Chinese University Fires Law Professor After She Allegedly Questions CCP’s All-Male Top Leadership Body

Beijing Institute of Technology dismissed law professor Pei Yi on September 29 for allegedly violating professional ethics. The professor had reportedly raised questions in class about the absence of women in China’s highest leadership positions. This incident has prompted a discussion on Chinese social media regarding the boundaries of academic discourse in universities.

• Beijing Institute of Technology fired law professor Pei Yi.
• The dismissal occurred on September 29.
• Pei Yi allegedly questioned the lack of women in China’s top leadership during a class.
• The university cited serious violations of teachers’ professional ethics and codes of conduct.
• Her qualifications for graduate advising and teaching were revoked.
• The specific conduct leading to the dismissal was not detailed by the university.
• The incident has sparked debate on Chinese social media about academic discussion limits in universities.