Chinese University Fires Law Professor After She Allegedly Questions CCP’s All-Male Top Leadership Body
The university did not specify the reason for the dismissal.
TL;DR
- Beijing Institute of Technology fired law professor Pei Yi.
- The dismissal occurred on September 29.
- Pei Yi allegedly questioned the lack of women in China's top leadership during a class.
- The university cited serious violations of teachers' professional ethics and codes of conduct.
- Her qualifications for graduate advising and teaching were revoked.
- The specific conduct leading to the dismissal was not detailed by the university.
- The incident has sparked debate on Chinese social media about academic discussion limits in universities.