Xu Zhangrun vs. Tsinghua University
Voices of Protest & Resistance (X)   Zhang Weiying (張維迎, 1959-), a prominent professor of economics at Peking University, was born in Wubu County 吳堡鎮, Yulin 榆林 in North Shaanxi 陕北.… Read

Xu Zhangrun vs. Tsinghua University
Voices of Protest & Resistance (IX)   The pros and cons of the Xu Zhangrun Case are offered in these contrasting essays. In one, the author, who is a friend of Xu’s, deploys the cynical language and exaggerated high dudgeon of the Maoist era to offer Xu’s overlords some tongue-in-cheek advice.… Read

Xu Zhangrun vs. Tsinghua University
Voices of Protest & Resistance (VIII)   The 5th of April 2019 marks the annual Qingming Festival 清明節, when departed loved ones are remembered and forebears are respectfully celebrated.… Read

Xu Zhangrun vs. Tsinghua University
Voices of Protest & Resistance (VII)   An Open Letter to Tsinghua University 5th of April 2019 Dr. Qiu Yong
President, Tsinghua University Dear President Qiu, Tsinghua University, one of the most highly ranked universities in the world, has suffered severe damage to its academic reputation as a consequence of the university’s punishment of Professor Xu Zhangrun.… Read

Xu Zhangrun vs. Tsinghua University
Voices of Protest & Resistance (VI)   Zi Zhongyun (資中筠, 1930-) is a noted expert on American diplomatic history and the study of the United States more broadly.… Read

Xu Zhangrun vs. Tsinghua University
Voices of Protest & Resistance (V)   Petitioning is common enough in every country.
It doesn’t necessarily end in death —
except, of course, in China.… Read