Grassley Probes Gates, Ford, Rockefeller Foundations Over Alleged China Grants

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Above: Bill Gates speaks at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York City on Sept. 24, 2025. Image copyright: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images/Bloomberg Philanthropies

The Spin

Narrative A

Senator Grassley's investigation shines a light on how U.S. foundations like Gates and Ford are fueling the CCP’s rise under the guise of philanthropy. Millions have flowed to Chinese state agencies, PLA-linked universities and Belt and Road projects, expanding Beijing's global reach in places like Africa. Gates-backed programs since the 1990s have also helped China raise its global profile and train future tech and health leaders. This funding strengthens a regime guilty of repression, espionage and economic coercion — undermining U.S. security and the laws meant to keep charities apolitical.

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Narrative B

Major American foundations are conducting vital international health and development work in China that benefits global welfare. The Gates Foundation's $400,000 grant to China National Biotech, for example, supports crucial anti-coronavirus collaboration, while the Ford and Rockefeller foundations have decades of experience fostering international cooperation, democratic values, and innovation to help vulnerable populations worldwide. Fully compliant with U.S. laws, these efforts directly contradict the unfounded allegations made in Senator Grassley’s investigation.

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