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Moscow University Investigates Student After Rising Sun Flag Incident

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC · How we work

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Lomonosov Moscow State University opened an investigation after a Chinese student displayed a Rising Sun flag in class.
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association reported the incident to the Chinese Embassy’s education section in Russia.
Chen repeatedly voiced support for Taiwan independence and admiration for Japanese militarist symbols.
On October 14 Chen allegedly refused to remove the flag, became aggressive, and was forced to record an apology video.

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Lomonosov Moscow State University opened an investigation after a Chinese student displayed a Rising Sun flag in class.
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association reported the incident to the Chinese Embassy’s education section in Russia.
Chen repeatedly voiced support for Taiwan independence and admiration for Japanese militarist symbols.
On October 14 Chen allegedly refused to remove the flag, became aggressive, and was forced to record an apology video.