Intelligence Agency Warns That China Is Creating Global Genetic Database With Covid Test Kits And Biotech Firm Buy-Ups, While Congress Looks On

Intelligence officials on Friday issued new warnings about China 's ambitions, saying it was collecting genetic data from around the world as part of a technological push that could give it a decisive military edge and dominance over the American healthcare sector. A report by the National Counterintelligence and Security Center painted an alarming picture of the risks for businesses and universities in accepting Chinese investment or offers of expertise. It is the latest in a series of forecasts that the U.S. risks being left behind as China forges ahead with research. Edward You, the center's officer for emerging and…