Hundreds of U.S. Scientists and Institutions Flagged by Gov’t for Possibly Being Compromised By Communist China, Other Foreign Powers

By B.N. Frank

Earlier this year, CBS 60 Minutes aired a segment about risks associated with Chinese companies collecting health care data from Americans. Privacy and security experts voiced concerns that Chinese companies would be required provide Americans’ health care data to the Chinese Communist government.

Of course, Americans have had various concerns about the Chinese government for many years. More recently, the U.S. government identified a long list of scientists and organizations they believe may have been compromised.

From The Daily Wire:

U.S. Government Flags More Than 500 Scientists In U.S. That Might Be Compromised By Communist China

The U.S. federal government has flagged hundreds of scientists and hundreds of institutions that it has reason to believe might be compromised by communist China.

“More than 500 federally funded scientists are under investigation for being compromised by China and other foreign powers,” The Washington Times reported. “The federal health officials told a Senate committee that they are fighting to keep up with large-scale Chinese efforts to corrupt American researchers and steal intellectual property that scientists hope will lead to biomedical advances.”

Michael S. Lauer, M.D. Deputy Director for Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health, testified that they have so far contacted 90 institutions that receive federal taxpayer money about more than 200 scientists that they have concerns about.

“The individuals violating laws and policies represent a small proportion of scientists working in and with U.S. institutions,” Lauer said. “We must ensure that our responses to this issue do not create a hostile environment for colleagues who are deeply dedicated to advancing human health through scientific inquiry. We cannot afford to reject brilliant minds working honestly and collaboratively to provide hope and healing to millions around the world.”

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released the following information about China in their most recent threat assessment guide:

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