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US Lawmakers Warn of Foreign Espionage Threat to Universities

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Washington, March 27 (IANS) US lawmakers warned that foreign actors, including those linked to China, are targeting American universities for espionage and influence.At a House hearing, Chairman Tim Walberg said adversaries are exploiting open academic systems.“They’re actively competing against our nation’s interests on the battlegrounds of our university campuses,” he said.He said the US must protect research without shutting down global collaboration.University officials said threats …