Harvard scientist arrested for lying about ties to China

The World

The head of Harvard’s chemistry department has been arrested for lying about his ties to China, including accepting over $1 million in research funding from the Chinese government. Host Carol Hills speaks with WGBH News higher education reporter Kirk Carapezza. 

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