This bill directs the U.S. State Department to develop a strategy identifying and addressing risks posed by Chinese entities and foreign interference in European academic and research institutions. Within 180 days of enactment, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs must submit a comprehensive report to Congress assessing the scale of Chinese military-linked organizations, technology entities, and talent recruitment programs operating in Europe, along with any national security vulnerabilities they create for the U.S. and its European allies. The legislation defines "covered entities of concern" broadly to include Chinese military-civil fusion organizations, entities involved in foreign talent recruitment, those directing Chinese student groups on campuses, and entities engaged in foreign influence operations. The bill requires the State Department to recommend diplomatic strategies for working with European governments and institutions to mitigate these risks, with the report to be submitted in unclassified form, though classified details may be included separately. No specific funding amount is designated in the legislation.
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