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Type: Government report (house oversight committee)
File Size: 2.1 MB
Summary

This document page, likely from a House Oversight Committee report, analyzes foreign influence on US think tanks, specifically focusing on Chinese funding sources. It details how various think tanks manage funding from entities like Huawei, the China Development Bank, and Alibaba, noting that while some accept direct funding for travel or specific projects, others differentiate between domestic and foreign funding sources to manage conflicts of interest. Specific individuals mentioned include entrepreneur Zhou Zhixing and businessman Fu Chen.

People (3)

Name Role Context
Zhou Zhixing Chinese publishing entrepreneur
Established the US-China New Perspectives Foundation with offices in LA and DC.
Fu Chen Chinese businessman
Supports work at a China center that has prominent Chinese businesspersons on its board.
Unnamed Analyst/She Interviewee/Source
Discusses ICAS and views on Chinese government policies; considering accepting private Chinese money.

Organizations (8)

Name Type Context
ICAS
Institute (likely Institute for China-America Studies) noted for lacking diversity in views and criticism of Chinese ...
US-China New Perspectives Foundation
Established by Zhou Zhixing, offices in LA and DC, no track record yet.
Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
Type of think tank funded entirely by the US government.
China Development Bank
Source of funds for a US-based scholar's center in China.
Huawei Corporation
Source of funds for a US-based scholar's center in China.
Alibaba America
Provided funding for an event celebrating the 15th anniversary of WTO accession.
Vanke
Chinese real estate firm that funded a project on the environment.
House Oversight Committee
Source of the document (indicated by footer).

Timeline (1 events)

Unknown
Fifteenth anniversary of WTO accession
Unknown (US likely)

Locations (6)

Location Context
Location of US-China New Perspectives Foundation office.
Location of US-China New Perspectives Foundation office and think tank work.
Location for conferences where travel costs are often paid by Chinese funders.
Location of think tank centers.
Origin of private entrepreneurs providing funding.
Location of think tanks.

Relationships (2)

Zhou Zhixing Founder US-China New Perspectives Foundation
Zhou Zhixing has established the US-China New Perspectives Foundation
Fu Chen Donor/Supporter China center
A Chinese businessman, Fu Chen, supports work at one China center

Key Quotes (4)

"While she acknowledges that there is not much diversity in the nature of the views represented by ICAS—there is no overt criticism of Chinese government policies..."
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"It is likely that more such think tanks initiated with or without formal Chinese government support will follow in the United States."
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"Most interviewees allow Chinese funders to pay for travel and meeting costs to Beijing for conferences, while a few categorically do not..."
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"Some US institutions refuse to accept funds from China-based commercial entities, although they are occasionally willing to accept donations from their US-based subsidiaries."
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