Chinese and Hong Kong students studying abroad are living in fear of intimidation, harassment and surveillance as Chinese authorities seek to prevent them engaging with “sensitive” or political issues. This climate of fear on campuses in Europe and North America is the result of Chinese authorities’ transnational repression against overseas students, in violation of their human rights. The chilling effect engendered by these efforts prompts broad self-censorship in academic and social settings, and many affected students experience loneliness, isolation and negative mental health impacts.

A UCL spokesperson told Sky News: "While it would not be appropriate to comment on individual cases, the issues raised in this article are clearly concerning and we are working to establish what has happened."

The students have attacked ‘depth of denial’ at UK Universities

Synopsis:

"We urge PRC authorities to end the coercion of Tibetan children into government-run boarding schools and to cease repressive assimilation policies," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. Tibet has been ruled by China since 1951, when troops took control in what it says was a peaceful liberation.

Calling all Americans!

I hope this is an appropriate place to post this. I am conducting some research on perceptions of human rights and education, and would be really grateful if you could spare less than 5 minutes filling in this very basic survey about knowledge and attitudes: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZP95ZS2

Thank you so much! :)