The University of Ellangen, Germany, stopped cooperating with the China Study Abroad Fund, because a study disclosed that international students who have obtained the Chinese government scholarship need to sign a restricted agreement, as well as reporting to the Chinese Embassy.Essence
According to the Voice of Germany, the survey platform Correctiv reported on July 18 that in order to reduce the risk of academic spy activities, Ellangen University (full name Ellangen-Nuremberg University) has suspended studying with China to study abroad in China.The cooperation of the Fund Commission (CSC) no longer receives the CSC scholarship winner until it will notify it separately.
This is an email content sent by the school's office to all employees. Correctiv has received the email.
The Voice of Germany and Correctiv reported in March this year how the Chinese government controlled in Germany through scholarships.International students were required to sign restricted agreements, to loyal to the country unconditionally, keep in touch with the Chinese Embassy, and return to China after their studies.If it violates the regulations, it will be severely punished.
A spokesman for the University of Ellangen confirmed the decision to suspend cooperation on Correctiv, saying that the decision was made on May 24, and said that the project cooperation with the China Study Abroad Fund Commission exceptAffected by social discussions, it was also affected by the previous investigation reports.
The management of the University of Ellangen said that it has realized that "this agreement does not allow the CSC scholarship winner to exercise the freedom of speech and academic freedom stipulated in the German Basic Law."
About 30 universities in Germany have been receiving the winners of the China Study Abroad Fund Commission scholarship. The University of Ellangen is the first university to decide to stop cooperation.
