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A U.S. senator has formally requested the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide information regarding the roles and security clearances of Chinese nationals employed by Microsoft, particularly those involved in projects that may intersect with national security or defense-related technologies.
Senator [Insert Name], a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday, expressing concern over Microsoft’s reported employment of Chinese engineers who may have access to sensitive systems. The senator cited recent reports indicating that Microsoft employs several dozen engineers based in China or holding Chinese citizenship in critical divisions, including its Azure cloud and artificial intelligence operations—some of which contract with the U.S. government.
“Given Microsoft’s extensive defense contracts and the growing strategic competition with the People’s Republic of China, it is imperative that we fully understand the nature and extent of foreign national involvement in these projects,” the letter reads.
The senator’s inquiry comes amid heightened scrutiny of foreign influence and potential cyber espionage within U.S. tech firms. Microsoft is one of the Pentagon’s key cloud and AI contractors, most notably through the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) program, which supports classified military operations and data analysis.
The letter requests a detailed account of any foreign nationals—including Chinese citizens—who work on or have access to projects connected to the Department of Defense. It also asks whether these individuals hold security clearances, and what vetting processes are in place to mitigate potential national security risks.
Microsoft has not commented on the request but has previously stated that it complies with all U.S. laws and follows rigorous security protocols in its government work.
The Department of Defense has acknowledged receipt of the inquiry but has not indicated when it will respond.
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