In a controversial move, a university in China has expelled a female student for what it termed “improper contact with a foreigner,” after videos emerged online suggesting she had been intimate with a Ukrainian gamer. Dalian Polytechnic University stated that her behavior “damaged national dignity,” leading to widespread debate across the country.
Some supported the university’s actions, suggesting that young Chinese women were overly attracted to foreigners. However, critics labeled the expulsion as sexist and argued it reflects a double standard compared to how institutions often handle cases of sexual misconduct.
Professor Zhao Hong from Peking University condemned the public shaming of the student, emphasizing that those truly undermining national dignity were the online commenters humiliating her for their own sense of justice. The university cited a specific regulation that punishes students for “improper contact with foreigners,” but the details of the incident remain vague.
As this situation unfolds, it sparks a vital discussion on the evolving perceptions of international relationships in the modern Chinese society.
