Congressional Committee Faces Backlash Over Query on Chinese Hiring Preferences
A Republican-led House committee investigating US-China competition asked American academics to report if they were denied positions in favor of Chinese applicants. Critics slammed the inquiry as discriminatory, arguing it unfairly targets Chinese scholars and fuels xenophobia. The committee's call has sparked a backlash over potential racial bias.
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