Key facts
- Virginia Tech is ending its joint undergraduate program with Xidian University ahead of schedule.
- The decision is part of a broader Pentagon initiative to restrict US universities' research ties with China.
- Over 80 termination-related actions have occurred across 30 US institutions due to this initiative.
Virginia Tech is accelerating the closure of its joint undergraduate program with China's Xidian University, moving up the end date from 2029. This move is in response to the Pentagon's efforts to increase scrutiny on research collaborations between US universities and Chinese institutions. The initiative has already prompted over 80 termination-related actions involving 30 universities.