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Senators discuss new legislation on foreign financial gifts to American universities, amid national security concerns

Senators discuss new legislation on foreign financial gifts to American universities, amid national security concerns

by Cate Bouvet and Jasmine Kim | Mar 12, 2026 | Featured, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON — In a debate over the exploitation of American universities by foreign governments, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions examined what lawmakers described as a “critical national security vulnerability” at Thursday’s hearing....
Lawmakers warn China is exploiting Russia’s war to expand influence in Europe

Lawmakers warn China is exploiting Russia’s war to expand influence in Europe

by Anisha Iqbal | Mar 5, 2026 | Featured, National Security, Politics

WASHINGTON –– Lawmakers warned Wednesday that China has quietly expanded its political and economic influence across Europe while the continent remained focused on countering Russia’s war in Ukraine. “China and Russia share a vision for the world where the strong do...
U.S. launches “Pax Silica” coalition to counter China’s commercial dominance

U.S. launches “Pax Silica” coalition to counter China’s commercial dominance

by Anisha Iqbal | Feb 25, 2026 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON –– The Trump administration announced Tuesday they plan to formalize a new economic security coalition designed to counter China’s dominance in rare minerals and artificial intelligence infrastructure. “The nation that controls the industrial foundation of...
China’s “lawfare” campaign threatens to marginalize Taiwan

China’s “lawfare” campaign threatens to marginalize Taiwan

by Anisha Iqbal | Feb 11, 2026 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON ––  Experts on China-United States relations warned Wednesday that the U.S. had failed to respond to Beijing’s escalating campaign of “lawfare” and political coercion to marginalize Taiwan. Lawfare refers to legal action taken as part of a hostile strategy...
Quantum science experts fail to address concerns on training Chinese students at “massive scale”

Quantum science experts fail to address concerns on training Chinese students at “massive scale”

by Sarah Han | Jan 22, 2026 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Quantum science experts failed to address a Republican lawmaker’s concern over U.S. institutions training students from competing countries at “a massive scale” at a House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing Thursday morning.  Rep. Rich...
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