Zhu Hengpeng, a respected economist, has reportedly disappeared after criticizing Xi Jinping in a private chat, highlighting the serious repercussions of dissent within academia in China.
Under Xi's increasingly authoritarian regime, any criticism of the CCP or its leadership is often met with harsh punishment, contributing to a culture of fear among scholars.
The removal of Zhu and other officials from their positions at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences reflects the significant risks that come with expressing dissenting opinions in China.
Zhu has not appeared in public since April, raising concerns about his well-being and the broader implications for academic freedom in an environment hostile to dissent.
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