Think Tanks
Over the past decade, Chinese think tanks have thrived with government backing and some independence, as retired officials joined, bringing expertise and connections. However, two recent corruption cases involving prominent think tanks have cast uncertainty over this model's future. Observers note that such ties could prove a double-edged sword.
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More than a dozen staff members from the Heritage Foundation are leaving the conservative think tank to join former Vice President Mike Pence's nonprofit, Advancing American Freedom. The departures follow internal turmoil over the organization's stance on antisemitic figures and right-wing influencers. This move expands Pence's group and highlights divisions within the conservative movement.