Harvard scientist convicted of lying about China ties rebuilds brain-tech lab in China
Dr. Charles Lieber, a former Harvard scientist convicted of concealing ties to a Chinese recruitment program, has relocated to China and now leads a brain-computer interface institute in Shenzhen. He was convicted in 2021 for failing to disclose his involvement with Wuhan University of Technology and served a short sentence. Lieber's move underscores ongoing concerns about U.S. efforts to prevent technology transfer to China.
- ▪Dr. Charles Lieber was convicted in 2021 on six counts related to lying about his contract with Wuhan University of Technology.
- ▪He served two days in prison and six months of house arrest before relocating to China in April 2025.
- ▪Lieber now leads the Institute for Brain Research, Advanced Interfaces and Neurotechnologies (i-BRAIN) in Shenzhen.
- ▪U.S. officials have expressed concern that China exploits American scientific openness for technological advancement.
- ▪Glenn Gerstell, former NSA general counsel, stated that China has turned U.S. innovation policies against the United States.
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China Harvard scientist convicted of lying about China ties rebuilds brain-tech lab in China Lieber arrived in China in April 2025 and now leads the i-BRAIN institute in Shenzhen, Reuters reports By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published May 2, 2026 11:39am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video China under fire over widespread US tech theft Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reports on a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where lawmakers scrutinized China's intellectual property theft on 'America Reports.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dr.
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