Republican Congressman Jim Jordan led the group in their letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
A group of congressional Republicans have accused China of seeking to spread Communist Party propaganda and slow U. S. coronavirus research through the indoctrination of American students.
The ranking GOP members spread across seven House committees, who are also congressional allies of President Donald Trump, on Monday sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos accusing Beijing of providing funds and resources to universities in America. The members said Beijing attempted the operation to spread propaganda and impede U. S. research into COVID-19. The group also asked DeVos to provide further information pertaining to their allegations.
Congressman Jim Jordan, the top Republican on the House Oversight committee, led the group in the letter, which was also reportedly signed by members of the GOP on the Homeland Security, Science, Armed Services, Education and Intelligence and Foreign Affairs committees.
Allegations of Chinese infiltration in the U. S. higher education sector is not new and predates the COVID-19 outbreak.
