Liu Chang

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over claims that Chinese donors are funding scholarships restricted to non-U.S. students, potentially violating anti-discrimination laws. Harvard denies discrimination and emphasizes compliance with Title VI, while the Chinese embassy asserts education cooperation should remain unaffected by political actions.

The Trump administration's Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over concerns that its financial aid programs for international students, funded by Chinese donors, may illegally exclude American students. Harvard claims it complies with Title VI and does not discriminate based on national origin.

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs to determine if they illegally exclude U.S. students by accepting funds from Chinese donors for scholarships restricted to specific countries. Harvard maintains compliance with Title VI and denies unlawful discrimination, while the Chinese embassy emphasizes education cooperation should not be politicized. Federal disclosures show Harvard has accepted $630 million from Chinese sources over decades.