Documents obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Education indicate that between mid-2022 and mid-2023, contributions from Chinese institutions and individuals to the University of Pennsylvania increased significantly, totaling $25 million. (Photo: nlpc)
Escalating Concerns Over Chinese Donations and Their Impact on U.S. Higher Education Institutions
The University of Pennsylvania, the location of President Biden’s think tank, has encountered substantial apprehension due to a recent upsurge in Chinese contributions, according to records examined by Fox News Digital. Considerable scrutiny has been prompted by the increase in donations, which has brought to light the possibility of foreign influence and its ramifications for national security.
Documents obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Education indicate that between mid-2022 and mid-2023, contributions from Chinese institutions and individuals to the University of Pennsylvania increased significantly, totaling $25 million. The increased magnitude of these donations in comparison to the preceding reporting period has generated heightened suspicions concerning the underlying motivations for these contributions.
Significantly, a number of the Chinese benefactors maintain affiliations with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which exacerbates apprehensions regarding the possibility of external meddling in American institutions of higher education. CCP-affiliated individuals and organizations’ participation has prompted demands that Congress address the expanding CCP influence in academic circles in the United States.
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Urgent Calls for Transparency and Oversight in Foreign Donations to U.S. Universities
Furthermore, a detailed analysis of some of the prominent Chinese donors reveals close associations with the CCP, with instances of individuals holding key positions within the party and establishing strong connections to influential Chinese organizations. These revelations underscore the necessity for rigorous oversight and scrutiny of foreign donations to American universities, particularly in light of potential national security implications.
The surge in Chinese donations to the University of Pennsylvania has raised alarm bells across the nation, prompting urgent calls for heightened transparency and regulatory measures to safeguard against undue foreign influence within American academic institutions, particularly those housing influential policy think tanks like the Penn Biden Center.
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