Source: BBC News
By Gwyneth Ho
In four prominent cases in recent months, Chinese students at Australian universities have complained about teaching materials being incorrect or insulting to China.
The incidents have gained increasing attention in both nations, especially in the media, and forced apologies or statements from the universities.
In the most recent case, a lecturer upset Chinese international students by listing Taiwan and Hong Kong as countries in course and test materials. One classroom confrontation was recorded and shared online.
It has generated discussion in Australia about whether Chinese students are undermining freedom of expression on campuses – and whether the Chinese embassy has been involved in exerting pressure on universities. Chinese authorities and media outlets have dismissed such a concern as “smear”.
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