Congressman John Moolenaar Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman John Moolenaar Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP | Official U.S. House headshot
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has decided to end its partnerships with two Chinese universities, Beibu Gulf University and Guangxi University, following concerns about national security. This decision comes after Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China and Chairman Tim Walberg of the House Education and Workforce Committee urged EMU to sever these ties due to the universities' connections with China's military and national defense initiatives.
Chairman Moolenaar stated, "I'm proud to see that Eastern Michigan University has ended their partnerships with these two Chinese universities. University affiliations with CCP collaborators pose a direct threat to U.S. research and technology." He emphasized the risks such partnerships pose by potentially giving the Chinese Communist Party access to exploit U.S. economic and national security.
Chairman Walberg added, “EMU’s decision to end its partnerships with these Chinese Communist Party-controlled schools is a strong first step to protecting American national security.” He warned about the CCP's attempts to infiltrate American higher education systems.
With this move, EMU joins Oakland University and the University of Detroit Mercy in terminating joint institutes with Chinese counterparts. These actions follow similar decisions by Georgia Institute of Technology, University of California–Berkeley, University of Michigan, and University of Pittsburgh.
A report titled "CCP on the Quad," released in September 2024 by the two committees, highlighted concerns about Defense Department-funded research at U.S. universities potentially aiding China's military advancements in various technological fields.
Further details on these terminated partnerships are available for those interested.
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