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U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze Hampers Critical China-Focused Research, Weakening Global Scrutiny

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February 27, 2025
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  • The U.S. foreign aid freeze has disrupted funding for nonprofits and think tanks that provide critical data on China’s human rights abuses, economic trends, and geopolitical activities.
  • NGOs and research organizations are suspending projects on issues like forced labor, public dissent, and cybersecurity, leaving gaps in intelligence used by businesses, governments, and international institutions.
  • The funding halt risks undermining U.S. foreign policy goals and strengthening China’s ability to suppress dissent and expand its global influence.
  • Organizations are scrambling to find alternative funding, but many face layoffs, reduced operations, and potential long-term damage to their capabilities.

What Happened?

The Trump administration’s suspension of foreign aid has disrupted funding for nonprofits and think tanks that focus on China, including those supported by the State Department, USAID, and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). These organizations have been forced to halt or scale back research on critical issues such as human rights abuses, forced labor in supply chains, public dissent, and cybersecurity threats.

Major organizations like Freedom House, China Digital Times, and the Atlantic Council have suspended key projects, including the China Dissent Monitor and investigations into forced labor. Smaller NGOs, heavily reliant on U.S. funding, are struggling to survive, with some laying off staff or ceasing operations entirely. The freeze has also affected international think tanks like the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, which has paused China-related research and is now seeking alternative funding.


Why It Matters?

The funding freeze comes at a time when China is tightening its control over data and suppressing independent analysis, making it harder for foreign governments, businesses, and institutions to understand the country’s economic and social trends. NGOs and think tanks have played a vital role in uncovering human rights abuses, monitoring supply chains, and tracking China’s influence operations, providing critical intelligence for U.S. policymakers and allies.

Without this research, U.S. businesses and governments risk losing valuable insights into China’s economic health, labor practices, and geopolitical strategies. The freeze also weakens Washington’s ability to counter China’s global ambitions, as Beijing continues to expand its influence and suppress dissent. For investors, this could mean increased uncertainty in navigating China’s market and supply chain risks.


What’s Next?

Organizations affected by the funding freeze are lobbying for the resumption of U.S. grants while seeking alternative sources of financing. Some, like the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, are exploring new revenue models, such as charging access fees for research. However, smaller NGOs may not recover, leading to a permanent loss of expertise and capabilities.

The Trump administration is under pressure to balance its cost-cutting measures with the need to maintain strategic intelligence on China. If funding is not restored, other governments and private institutions may need to step up to fill the gap, though many are hesitant to fund China-focused projects for fear of retaliation from Beijing. Investors and policymakers should monitor how this funding crisis impacts the availability of reliable data on China and its implications for global business and security.

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