Feng Tao
ChinaacademicMaleb. 19687.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Feng Tao, also known as Franklin, is a chemistry professor who gained national attention after being arrested under a Trump-era initiative targeting Chinese economic espionage. Accused of concealing his ties to a Chinese university while conducting federally funded research at the University of Kansas, Dr. Tao faced significant legal battles over five years. In July, a federal appeals court overturned his conviction, yet the University of Kansas has not reinstated him. He is currently suing the university for wrongful termination, claiming unlawful surveillance and violation of faculty policies.
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Feng Tao is currently the Deputy Secretary and Deputy Director of the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Natural Resources, proposed for a provincial-level leadership position.
陕西发布一批干部任职公示--组织人事-中国共产党新闻网China· 2026-07-28
Feng Tao, the head of Tencent's marketing and public relations department, discussed how AI can accurately capture and analyze key moments in games.
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Hong Kong· 2025-05-23
Feng Tao, a representative from Shandong province, stated that longer annual leave should be granted to individuals with over 30 years of work experience.
Pekine prasideda svarbiausias metuose politikų suvažiavimas
Lithuania· 2025-03-04
Dr. Tao was accused of hiding his ties to a Chinese university while conducting federally funded research at the University of Kansas.
Professor, Scrutinized for Ties to China, Sues to Get His Job Back
United States· 2025-03-02