Huawei's Secret Ally in the US-China Tech War: A Science Nonprofit Based in DC.

Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications giant, had a secret partnership with Optica, a prestigious US scientific society, that allowed Huawei to fund cutting-edge studies at US universities without their knowledge. This arrangement enabled Huawei to maintain access to top US scientists despite its pariah status in Washington. The partnership came to light through a whistleblower complaint, prompting a congressional investigation and Optica's decision to return the funds Huawei had committed to the program. The funding arrangement raised concerns about research security and transparency, potentially impacting national security and taxpayer dollars. [Extracted from the article]