Renmin University Fires Professor After PhD Student's Sexual Harassment Allegations

Jul 22, 2024, 08:53 AM

A PhD student at Renmin University of China, a top Chinese university, has publicly accused her academic supervisor of sexual harassment, claiming he threatened to stop her from attaining her doctorate. The student shared her ordeal on social media, posting recordings as evidence, which drew widespread support. In response, the university launched an investigation and subsequently fired the professor on Monday.