The US Department of Defense issued a statement saying that it has requested 30 colleges and universities to “immediately carry out a comprehensive review of academic, financial, and scientific research cooperation with concerned foreign entities.” The Pentagon did not name specific universities. The statement said the move was aimed at protecting US investment in scientific research and preventing unauthorized technology transfer and intellectual property theft.

The US Department of Defense issued a statement saying that it has requested 30 colleges and universities to “immediately carry out a comprehensive review of academic, financial, and scientific research cooperation with concerned foreign entities.” The Pentagon did not name specific universities. The statement said the move was aimed at protecting US investment in scientific research and preventing unauthorized technology transfer and intellectual property theft.