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Pentagon orders 30 US universities to scrutinize Chinese research ties

The Pentagon has ordered 30 US universities to examine their ties with Chinese research partners. The directive concerns academic and research relationships between the United States and China.

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The order could further strain US-China relations and affect cross-border research cooperation.

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  1. Breaking | Pentagon orders 30 US universities to scrutinise ties with Chinese research partners ↗scmp.com · Recorded source date: Aug 17, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC

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