University of Queensland is taking disciplinary action against a student known for his criticism of Beijing, in a case that has triggered a free-speech debate and renewed scrutiny of the colleges' financial reliance on Chinese students.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/student-known-as-vocal-critic-of-china-faces-expulsion-from-australian-university/2020/04/16/1a1e0a9a-7ee0-11ea-84c2-0792d8591911_story.html …
In your opinion, would he be facing this if he hadn't said anything about China?
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He speaks up on many issues but it has been on China where university administration has seemed to care the most and taken action.
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That is a very diplomatic answer. Are in in a position where it would get you in trouble to answer with a definite yes or no? If so I understand...
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Dr Xu Jie, who is also an adjunct professor at the university, accused Pavlou in a formal statement of “separatist activities” – a capital crime in China – and incited death threats against him. The uni is siding with Xuhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/23/queensland-student-sues-chinese-consul-general-alleging-he-incited-death-threats …
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100% it’s about his outspoken criticism of the Confucius Institute and the ccp.
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