China-US Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) led by C.H. Tung funds US think‑tank projects and exchange programs with possible Beijing ties

China-US Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) led by C.H. Tung funds US think‑tank projects and exchange programs with possible Beijing ties The passage identifies a concrete funding conduit – CUSEF – that channels money from a figure linked to the Chinese political establishment into US policy‑research institutions, including projects on Taiwan arms sales and South China Sea issues. It names specific programs, partner organizations, and conditions imposed on publications, offering clear leads for financial‑flow and foreign‑influence investigations. While the claims are not yet verified, they involve high‑profile think tanks and US officials, making the lead moderately strong and actionable. Key insights: CUSEF, headed by C.H. Tung (vice‑chair of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference), has funded multiple US think‑tank projects since the mid‑1990s.; Funding includes research on Taiwan arms sales, major‑power relationships, and Pacific community initiatives.; CUSEF sponsors exchange programs for members of Congress, state officials, HBCUs, and journalists.