Millions Funneled to the CCP? See What the Gates Foundation Is Really Up To!

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, known for its philanthropic efforts, has come under scrutiny for directing substantial funds to entities tied to China’s government and military. Recent tax filings reveal that the foundation allocated millions to organizations linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and even corporations associated with China’s defense infrastructure. These revelations have raised concerns about whether these donations align with the foundation’s humanitarian goals.

Millions Funneled Into Chinese Entities

In 2023 alone, the Gates Foundation reportedly granted $11.7 million to various Chinese government-run departments and institutions. Among these was $2 million to a company identified by the U.S. Department of Defense as a collaborator with the Chinese military. Additional funding of $6.7 million went to Chinese state universities that contribute to President Xi Jinping’s administration and research efforts.

Much of the foundation’s contributions were labeled as support for public health initiatives, including research on global health, sanitation, and hygiene. However, critics argue these funds ultimately benefit organizations deeply embedded in China’s military and political apparatus.

Controversial Beneficiaries

One notable recipient, CRRC, a Chinese state-owned rail company, received $2 million from the Gates Foundation in 2023, with another $2.1 million pledged for 2024. The Pentagon has classified CRRC as part of China’s military-industrial complex, citing its direct links to the Chinese armed forces. This funding, reportedly allocated for water and sanitation projects, raised eyebrows as CRRC has also been accused of lobbying against U.S. policies aimed at countering Chinese influence.

Sarah Lee from the Capital Research Center highlighted the potential conflict: “The Gates Foundation’s generosity to CCP-aligned universities and businesses is in line with Gates’s personal belief that the rise of China is ‘a huge win for the world.’ The problem is that China’s human rights abuses and military saber-rattling signal their rise as anything but great for the rest of the world.”

Funding Universities Linked to Military Research

The Gates Foundation has also faced criticism for supporting Chinese universities known to collaborate with the military. For instance, Tsinghua University received $2.4 million in 2023. The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) reports that the university operates eight laboratories producing technologies for the Chinese military, including AI systems and missile guidance research. Additionally, the university has ties to a joint program with the People’s Liberation Army.

Similarly, Peking University, which received $3.2 million, hosts defense labs focused on nuclear and electronic research. In 2013, the university entered a partnership with the Chinese Navy to advance military-related initiatives. Other universities, such as Zhejiang, Sun Yat-Sen, and Shanghai Jiao Tong, also received funding despite their ties to defense projects.

Direct Funding to CCP-Controlled Entities

Beyond universities and corporations, the Gates Foundation provided grants directly to government-affiliated organizations. The Center for International Knowledge on Development (CIKD), a body tied to China’s State Council, received $300,000 for a global health program. This organization has been involved in China’s controversial Belt and Road Initiative, which critics accuse of fostering debt dependency among developing nations.

Another recipient, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), received $2.3 million in 2023. CAS, whose leadership is closely aligned with CCP ideology, oversees the Wuhan Institute of Virology and other controversial research entities. The National Health Commission, accused of early COVID-19 cover-ups, was another beneficiary, receiving $2.6 million.

A Pattern of Controversy

The Gates Foundation’s financial ties to China come amid Bill Gates’s public praise for the country. In 2023, Xi Jinping referred to Gates as an “old friend,” and Gates called China’s development “a huge win for the world.” However, this perception is not universally shared. Critics point out that China’s record of human rights abuses and aggressive geopolitical tactics conflict with the foundation’s stated mission to promote global well-being.

While the foundation has yet to address these concerns publicly, its continued support of organizations tied to China’s military and government raises questions about its priorities. As Sarah Lee noted, “Gates’s funding of Chinese schools engaged in these efforts… seems at odds with his foundation’s stated humanitarian goals.”

The Gates Foundation’s actions highlight the complexity of global philanthropy, where intentions and outcomes can sometimes blur, especially when geopolitics are involved.