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Chinese Students Pressured to Spy on Classmates at UK Universities, Report Reveals

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
August 4, 2025
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Chinese Students Pressured to Spy on Classmates at UK Universities, Report Reveals
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A damning report by UK-China Transparency (UKCT) has exposed allegations that Chinese students at UK universities are being coerced into spying on peers and reporting discussions deemed sensitive by the Chinese government.

The findings, based on testimonies from China studies academics, claim Chinese officials have warned lecturers to avoid topics like Xinjiang human rights abuses, COVID-19 origins, and Chinese tech expansion—or risk visa denials and harassment of family members in China.

The revelations are coming at a time of the enforcement of the UK’s Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, which mandates universities to actively protect academic freedom or face millions in fines. The Office for Students (OfS) has signaled it will investigate Confucius Institutes—Chinese government-funded cultural centers on campuses—amid concerns they suppress dissent. OfS chief Susan Lapworth warned institutions must show “appropriate curiosity” about foreign-funded programs, even if it risks losing lucrative Chinese student fees.

Chinese Students Pressured to Spy on Classmates at UK Universities, Report Reveals

The UKCT report details cases of visiting Chinese scholars intimidating faculty , students pressured to monitor classmates for “anti-Beijing” views and research bans on sensitive topics, enforced via visa threats.

A **Chinese embassy spokesperson dismissed the claims as “groundless and absurd,” insisting China respects free speech. However, Universities UK affirmed commitments to protect academic freedom, while Skills Minister Jacqui Smith vowed to counter foreign state harassment, citing a recent £585,000 OfS fine as a warning to non-compliant institutions.

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With UK universities reliant on Chinese student tuition, critics argue financial incentives have muted responses to interference. The OfS now urges schools to amend or cancel agreements (including foreign scholarship) that jeopardize free speech.

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