Western academics should understand but not pander to their Chinese students’ nationalism Encouraging Chinese students to access non-Chinese media sources can ease fears of systematic bias, says Tao Zhang By Tao Zhang 20 September
How can scholars tackle the rise of Chinese censorship in the West? There is growing concern that China is trying to silence its critics in the West, with academic publishers a particular target. Tao Zhang considers the consequences for scholarly freedom – and what can be done to tackle such restrictions By Tao Zhang 4 January
Chinese scholars need US backing on human rights China’s pressure on its academics to toe an ideological line will increase if Trump focuses only on business, says Tao Zhang By Tao Zhang 12 January
We cannot change our core values for Chinese students Tolerating overseas arrivals’ experiences is vital, but critical thinking is a matter on which there can be no compromise, insists Tao Zhang By Tao Zhang 14 January