Franklin Tao Archives - Asian American Scholar Forum

Asian American Scholar Forum Congratulates Four Asian American Scholars Honored for Defending Civil Rights and Academic Freedom with the 2024 Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC American Courage Award

October 3, 2024

The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is proud to congratulate four distinguished Asian American scholars—Drs. Gang Chen, Anming Hu, Franklin Tao, and Xiaoxing Xi—on receiving the prestigious 2024 American Courage Award from Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC.

AASF Celebrates Dr. Franklin Tao’s Appeal Victory

July 17, 2024

In a significant victory this week, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of Dr. Feng “Franklin” Tao for making a materially false statement regarding his relationship with a university in China. AASF celebrates Dr. Tao’s relief and views this court decision as a crucial step toward rectifying the unjust treatment of Chinese American and immigrant scientists under the now-defunct “China Initiative”—a program that sparked concerns about racial profiling and targeting of Asian Americans and immigrants, particularly of Chinese descent.

AASF Sends Letter to Judge Robinson for Dr. Feng (Franklin) Tao’s Sentencing

January 18, 2023

On January 17, 2023, AASF submitted the following letter to Judge Julie Robinson to provide additional context as she makes her determination on Dr. Feng (Franklin) Tao’s sentencing.