A Republican bill that could severely restrict partnerships between American and Chinese universities passed the full US House of Representatives with bipartisan support on Wednesday, while policymakers also signalled interest in limits on other possible Chinese threats to US national security.
The bill, which would prevent US universities from receiving Department of Homeland Security funding if they “have a relationship” with certain Chinese universities, including those tied to China’s top science institute, advanced 266-153, with only Democrats voting against it.
