Coincidence? Or is URI part of a bigger problem?

Just reported,

Study abroad programs with China at University of Rhode Island suspended

URI says they are suspending the program because of Coronavirus,which makes sense. But there is a lot of news lately about American universities cutting ties with China.

Did China infiltrate University of Missouri with propaganda — with our permission?

and

Florida House to probe Chinese infiltration of state-funded cancer research center

And even closer to home in MA,

Harvard department chair, BU researcher charged with concealing ties to China

And those were just last week.

Remember back in December, WPRI reported, URI ending relationship with controversial Confucius Institute

But this is not new. In 2018 White House Considers Restricting Chinese Researchers Over Espionage Fears

And last year, FBI Urges Universities To Monitor Some Chinese Students And Scholars In The U.S.

Whether its a virus bugs or spy bugs, it looks like China is being systematically asked to leave our universities and research facilities.