Inside Higher education described the circumstances behind Peking Professor fired and raised question if the firing was a violation of academic freedom or a reflection of routine review of faculty for continuing employment. The article also describes a shift in the political atmosphere in China that may indicate a step backward in allowing diverse perspectives among faculty and students.
The New York Times published a later update indicating that the faculty member will leave Peking to work for the Cato Institute, indicating that protests from the West might have influenced the view of the Chinese government about his continuing employment.
The New York Times published a later update indicating that the faculty member will leave Peking to work for the Cato Institute, indicating that protests from the West might have influenced the view of the Chinese government about his continuing employment.
A follow up on the Peking academic freedom questions appeared 23 October:
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November 7 update reflects faculty vote to support partnership with China after academic freedom question:
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