Feng Tao

Feng Tao

academic China

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
9,092
Power
448$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Hong Kong 1 8.00 0.12% +0% 7,500,700 9,092 $370,000 448$
Totals 1 7,500,700 9,092 $370,000 448$
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Recent Mentions

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Feng Tao, the head of Tencent's marketing and public relations department, discussed how AI can accurately capture and analyze key moments in games. 8

明報 (Ming Pao): 文博會機械人騷琴棋書畫促交易 首設AI區逾60AI企參展 有機械人組團打詠春 - 20250524 - 中國 - 每日明報

Lithuania Lithuania: Feng Tao, a representative from Shandong province, stated that longer annual leave should be granted to individuals with over 30 years of work experience. 6

15min – major Lithuanian news website: Pekine prasideda svarbiausias metuose politikų suvažiavimas

United States United States: Dr. Tao was accused of hiding his ties to a Chinese university while conducting federally funded research at the University of Kansas. 5

The New York Times: Professor, Scrutinized for Ties to China, Sues to Get His Job Back