Rep. James Comer discusses House investigation into Tim Walz's alleged ties to China. Walz has long been aligned with the Hormel Institute, which has ties to a 'Chinese military company'. Concerns raised about BGI's involvement in gene databases and potential access to sensitive information. Walz's ties to Dong, CCP, and China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute are scrutinized. House Oversight Committee probing Walz's connections to China. Hormel Institute in Minnesota disassociates from China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute in China.
Key Points
Walz's alignment with the Hormel Institute and its ties to BGI
Dong's resignation and FBI probe regarding foreign backing
Walz's history of promoting medical research collaborations with China
House Oversight Committee's probe into Walz's connections to China
Disassociation of Hormel Institute in Minnesota from China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute
Pros
Investigating potential ties to a 'Chinese military company'
Raising awareness about the importance of national security in research collaborations
Cons
Concerns about access to sensitive personal information by China
Scrutiny over ties to individuals with controversial CCP affiliations