Chinese universities replace ‘freedom of thought’ with political compliance
Fudan Univesity’s pledge now includes following the Community Party’s leadership and ‘weaponising the minds of teachers and students’
18 December 2019 - 13:42
Shanghai — Changes to the charter of one of China’s top universities, including the dropping of the phrase “freedom of thought” and inclusion of a pledge to follow the Communist Party’s leadership, have sparked heated debate and a rare act of student defiance.
The changes to the charter of Fudan University in Shanghai, considered one of China’s more liberal institutions, came to light on Tuesday when the education ministry said it had approved alterations for three universities...
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