It's very sad to see that the Academic Freedom is compromised so much, whereas China itself is benefiting from it on a daily basis (think about number of Chinese students who are benefiting from higher education in US institutions which founded on the very basic idea of academic freedom). Moreover, the tenure committee should consider issues like this when they evaluating someone's work.
On the other hand, some other scholars were "smart" enough to steer their voice to a more positive direction. For example, articles such as "How Censorship in China Allows Government Criticism but Silences Collective Expression" (published on American Political Science Review) is something PRC prefer than a honest criticism.
On the other hand, some other scholars were "smart" enough to steer their voice to a more positive direction. For example, articles such as "How Censorship in China Allows Government Criticism but Silences Collective Expression" (published on American Political Science Review) is something PRC prefer than a honest criticism.