Topic: Beijing University

A surge in deaths among retired professors at prestigious Chinese universities like Beijing and Tsinghua has raised questions about the true impact of the current COVID wave. In Russia, another tycoon and Putin critic, Pavel Antov, died after reportedly falling from a hotel window in India. These incidents highlight the ongoing risks faced by high-profile figures in both nations.

The World Health Organization (WHO) releases a bombshell assertion that asymptomatic transmission is rare, contradicting previous narratives. Meanwhile, discussions turn to China's "political warfare" strategies, including drug warfare via fentanyl and the compromise of American university professors. Critics argue that these actions constitute a war for "hearts and minds" conducted outside traditional military conflict.

The CCP is accused of using Confucius Institutes to co-opt American academic institutions and silence discussions on topics controversial to Beijing. Bill Barr urged universities to protect academic integrity and resist the suppression of diverse voices. These institutes are described as government-funded nodes that pressure host schools to align with Chinese state interests in exchange for financial support.