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Suspension of college professors draws public concern on teacher ethics

October 28, 2008

China University of Political Science and LawTwo Chinese professors have been  suspended from their jobs for getting into an argument over plagiarism  at the China University of Political Science and Law.

One of the teachers Yang Fan claimed that his colleague Jin Shuren plagiarized more than half of her book, China’s Human Resources Strategies in the 21st Century, in his student’s doctorate paper.

Jin also reported Yang to the school authorities for alleged plagiarism.

An investigation confirmed Jin’s plagiarism, but cleared Yang. Despite the appearance of an injustice the university decided to suspend the two professors earlier this month.
Source: China View