China’s Growing Influence In British Universities Raises Concerns Over National Security And Acaemic Freedom
In recent years, British universities have become recipients of substantial Chinese funding, a significant portion of which has been linked to the Chinese military, according to a recent report by the British think tank Civitas. The study, which surveyed 88 U.K. universities, revealed that 46 of them acknowledged receiving funding ranging from £122 million to £156 million from China since 2017. This funding encompasses research collaborations, one-off donations, and contributions from various Chinese entities. Disturbingly, 30% of this financial support has direct ties to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), raising serious concerns about national security and academic independence.
The Civitas report sheds light on the alarming extent of Chinese military-linked funding infiltra...