Opinion | How China’s classroom culture of complaint has turned toxic – and not just for teachers

Opinion | How China’s classroom culture of complaint has turned toxic – and not just for teachers

For anybody unfamiliar with China, it might have sounded like an odd thing to say. In the lead-up to September 10, the day recognised by the central government as Teachers’ Day, President Xi Jinping underlined the rights of teachers and the need protect their high social status. As it suggested ways to implement Xi’s directions, … Read more

Head of leading Chinese defence university sanctioned by US promoted to vice-minister for industry

Head of leading Chinese defence university sanctioned by US promoted to vice-minister for industry

Trump said the measure was designed to stop spying and the illegal collection of American intellectual property – accusations China denied. Later in the year, the university was also included on a entities list that identified institutions that posed a threat to US national security. The Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, was classified as … Read more