[RSS] Death of 3 bright young scientists highlights China’s ruthless academic system

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[RSS] Death of 3 bright young scientists highlights China’s ruthless academic system

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The death of three prominent young scientists from top Chinese universities in recent months has again put the country’s ambitious science goals and ruthless academic system under scrutiny. While none of their institutions has issued any official statement about the deaths, the cases have once again prompted criticism of China’s flawed talent system, which is characterised by cutthroat competition that can push young academics to the limits. Issues within China’s academic system include an “up...

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