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GAO says watchdogs can’t trace $1.2B in anti-China influence projects since 2020
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Government Accountability Office, or GAO, has reported that $1.
Government watchdogs are seeking answers about the allocation of funds for a program aimed at countering Chinese influence. The program in question has been active since 2020 and involves a significant amount of money. 2 billion in funding cannot be traced.
This lack of transparency has raised questions about where the money was spent. Further information about this issue can be found through KTXS, the local ABC affiliate, which has reported on the GAO's findings and the ongoing efforts to track the missing funds.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
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