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GOP members have pointed to sharp upticks of contributions from Chinese businesses and individuals during Biden’s time at Penn.The university’s overseas support is“Penn is in no way, if you look at the broad picture, in no way distinctive,” said Northwestern University’s Kyle Long, who tracks foreign influence in higher education.
China accounts for one-third of the foreign students attending American colleges and universities, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of State. As the Chinese economy has grown, newly wealthy individualsto America’s most prestigious schools, say experts in higher education. At the same time, well-known schools like Penn have tapped foreign countries for donations and partnerships to expand their reach.
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