ChinaFile Recommends
02.10.14Chinese Dissident Lands at Cato Institute With a Caution to Colleauges
New York Times
Xia Yeliang, dismissed from his job as an economics professor at Peking University after clashes with his government over liberalization, warned that American universities should be careful about partnerships with Chinese universities. “They use the...
ChinaFile Recommends
11.08.13Chinese University Defends Outspoken Teacher’s Firing
New York Times
In the week since Professor Xia Yeliang was dismissed, university officials have been buffeted by criticism that their decision was in retaliation for his activism against the government.
ChinaFile Recommends
10.23.13Top Chinese University Expels Outspoken Economist
Associated Press
Peking School of Economics’ Xia Yeliang was expelled for his political views and activism, including his vocal support of democracy, his involvement in the drafting of Charter 08, and his refusal to comply with government directives to de-politicize...