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Chinese university students told to spy on classmates, report says
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 6 – A UK-China Transparency report reveals 64% of respondents say financial reliance on Chinese students influences universities' responses to spying and academic freedom pressures.
- Chinese students at UK universities are being pressured to spy on their classmates to suppress discussion of issues sensitive to the Chinese government, a report suggests.
- The UK-China Transparency think tank's survey of academics in China studies highlighted reports of Chinese officials warning lecturers to avoid certain topics.
- Some universities are reluctant to address Chinese interference due to financial reliance on Chinese student fees, according to the report.
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