China threatens academic freedom in Australian universities | Human Rights Watch

China Is Threatening Academic Freedom in Australian Universities

Read the report at: https://www.hrw.org/node/379031 Australian universities have failed to protect the academic freedom of students from China and of academic ...

Read the report at: https://www.hrw.org/node/379031

Australian universities have failed to protect the academic freedom of Chinese students and academics who criticize the Chinese Communist Party. Beijing-friendly supporters and the Chinese government have also harassed and intimidated those expressing support for democracy movements.

Students by and large are aware that the Chinese government is being monitored, which scares them. Many change their behavior and self-censorship to avoid threats and harassment from classmates and to be “reported” to the authorities at home.

Illustrations by Badiucao for Human Rights Watch

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