Overview
- Chinese authorities use surveillance and intimidation tactics against students in Europe and North America to suppress dissent.
- Family members of activists in China face threats, job losses, and other forms of coercion to silence students overseas.
- Students experience a pervasive climate of fear, leading to self-censorship and mental health issues.
- Universities and host governments urged to enhance protections and support for students facing transnational repression.
- Nearly half of the interviewed students fear returning to China, with some considering political asylum.