US EditionChinese researcher's death after questioning in US prompts anger in Beijing
Chinese officials say Danhao Wang died after hostile questioning by U.S. law enforcement and are urging a full investigation into the case.
- On March 19, University of Michigan research assistant Danhao Wang died after falling from a campus building, prompting Chinese officials to demand an investigation into alleged 'hostile questioning' by U.S. federal law enforcement.
- Wang's death follows years of heightened federal scrutiny at U-M regarding foreign influence, including investigations into biological smuggling and espionage involving Chinese students and researchers.
- Detectives are investigating the incident as a 'possible act of self harm,' while U-M interim President Domenico Grasso testified to Congress about strengthening campus security policies and oversight of sensitive materials.
- Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called for a 'full investigation,' asserting that U.S. law enforcement actions 'poison the atmosphere' for academic exchanges between the two nations.
- This tragedy highlights ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing, as Chinese diplomats urged students to 'heighten their safety awareness' while challenging U.S. law enforcement practices targeting their citizens.
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