The ties between American universities and the Chinese military, focusing on individuals with significant military affiliations who hold leadership roles in China-related academic programs.
Columbia University: The co-director of the China Initiative, Sun Zhe, has an appointment at a military university in China, which is not mentioned in his Columbia bio. His duties include advising Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office.
University of Central Oklahoma: Xiaobing Li, who served in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the 1970s, is currently the director of Chinese Studies here.
Saint Louis University: Qinglei Cao has a background in high-performance computing at a university managed by the PLA, with recent NSF grant involvement reflecting his research in computing.
Medical Affiliations: Several university professionals, like Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti and Jason Yuan, hold honorary positions or professorships at Chinese military hospitals, raising concerns about the nature of these appointments.
The reported connections suggest a concerning trend of American academics influencing or being influenced by Chinese military institutions. These affiliations could impact U.S. national security and academic integrity, warranting further examination and transparency in the relationships between the two countries’ institutions.
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