This archive report was first published on 22 December 2021.
On December 22, 2021, a significant blow was dealt to a renowned Harvard chemist, Charles Lieber, as a jury found him guilty of lying to the federal government about his participation in China's Thousand Talents recruitment program.
The Thousand Talents program, a Chinese initiative aimed at attracting top scientists and researchers, has been at the center of controversy in recent years, with allegations of intellectual property theft and espionage.
Lieber, a prominent figure in the scientific community, had previously denied any wrongdoing, but the jury's verdict has left him facing severe consequences.
