A leading Chinese university deleted the phrase freedom of thought from its charter and added a clause pledging allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party, The Washington Post reported.<\/p>\n
The changes to Fudan Universitys charter come amid a widespread crackdown on freedoms of expression in China. Some students and graduates protested the changes.<\/p>\n
The former version of Fudan's charter asserts that the educational philosophy of the university is academic independence and freedom of thought as extolled in the university anthem.<\/p>\n
The revised version states, The university upholds the motto of Rich in Knowledge and Tenacious of Purpose; Inquiring with Earnestness and Reflecting with Self-practice. We promote the spirit of unity, service and sacrifice, practice earnestly patriotic dedication, academic independence, pursuit of excellence.<\/p>\n
Another section of the revised charter states that Fudan adheres to the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party and will fully implement the party's educational policy.<\/p>\n
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