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Chinese Universities Cut Ties with Researcher Over Xinjiang Backlash

8/19/2025

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Chinese universities, such as Central South University, have distanced themselves from US researcher Darius Longarino due to backlash over his comments on Xinjiang.
Longarino, invited to discuss sexual harassment, faced social media criticism for his past critiques of China's policies.
In response to the controversy, universities have removed related event posts.

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Story summary

Chinese universities, such as Central South University, have distanced themselves from US researcher Darius Longarino due to backlash over his comments on Xinjiang.
Longarino, invited to discuss sexual harassment, faced social media criticism for his past critiques of China's policies.
In response to the controversy, universities have removed related event posts.