US Defense Chief Labels Chinese University Centers as Security Threats

The US Secretary of Defense has designated Chinese-funded cultural centers at universities as security risks, citing propaganda and espionage links. New influence entities were identified at 30 academic institutions and dismantled. This escalates US-China tensions in the academic sphere, signaling a broader crackdown on Chinese influence operations.

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