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Stanford Student Alleges Stalking by Chinese Agents, FBI Confirms

3/27/2026

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Elsa Johnson, a Stanford University student, testified before the House Committee on Education & the Workforce about alleged stalking by Chinese Communist Party agents.
She described intimidation tactics, including calls referencing her mother and demands to delete her research materials.
The harassment began while she studied Chinese military tactics at the Hoover Institution.
The FBI confirmed her claims.
Stanford said it takes such allegations seriously and has established reporting mechanisms.

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Elsa Johnson, a Stanford University student, testified before the House Committee on Education & the Workforce about alleged stalking by Chinese Communist Party agents.
She described intimidation tactics, including calls referencing her mother and demands to delete her research materials.
The harassment began while she studied Chinese military tactics at the Hoover Institution.
The FBI confirmed her claims.
Stanford said it takes such allegations seriously and has established reporting mechanisms.