The China Initiative was an effort by the United States Department of Justice to identify and prosecute those who inappropriately transferred American intellectual property and technology to China.  Launched in November 2018, the initiative was intended to combat economic espionage.  However, it was criticized as ineffective, racially biased, and inconsistent. The Department of Justice announced the end of the program on February 23, 2022, amid criticism of unfair treatment of Chinese Americans and residents of Chinese origin.

During this forum, Dr. Keiser will solicit feedback on the China Initiative, its impact on academia, and lessons learned that will shape future research security policies and regulations.