In China, Political Chill Begins to Reach Universities

“China’s academics are quietly evaluating a wave of detentions among public intellectuals since the start of the year, amid signs that the political chill is starting to reach into universities. While no broad crackdowns on academic freedom have been reported, some recent incidents suggest that Chinese authorities are putting tighter curbs on campus activities that could be deemed political …” (more)

[Mary Hennock, Chronicle of Higher Education, 3 May]

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