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UK Scholars Face Beijing Pressure, Censoring Academic Freedom
11/6/2025
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- UK academics who critique a China-related report face pressure from Beijing, prompting self-censorship.
- Sheffield Hallam University complied with a Chinese demand to stop a human rights project.
- Scholars Laura Murphy and Andreas Fulda have faced threats and harassment.
- Andreas Fulda warns that reliance on Chinese student fees creates vulnerabilities.
- Universities UK says it will protect academic freedom, but many academics hesitate to speak out.
