According to a report by President online, the number of Chinese students has surged in recent years. As of May 2024, there were a total of 123,485 Chinese students, accounting for 36.7% of all international students. Among the total student population of 27,000 at the highest academic institution in Japan, the University of Tokyo (including 14,000 undergraduates and 13,000 postgraduates), the number of Chinese students increased from 1,136 in 2014 to 3,396 in 2024, representing 66.5% of all international students. Particularly in the graduate programs at the University of Tokyo, Chinese students account for 70% of the total, creating an unusual scene where "one out of every five graduate students is Chinese." Japanese media even joked that "the University of Tokyo" might be renamed the "East Asia University." The overcrowding of Chinese students on university campuses is not limited to the University of Tokyo; Waseda University also has 3,300 Chinese students. In art universities across Japan, Chinese students make up about 70% of the international student population. The dramatic increase in the number of international students, led primarily by Chinese students, is mainly due to Japan's policies of financial support for international students. Former Prime Minister Kishida announced in 2024 that "international students will be regarded as national treasures of Japan, increasing their numbers to 400,000 by 2033, with a total cost of 255 billion yen borne by national taxes." Additionally, for various institutions, the declining birthrate has brought about significant fiscal deficits. Admitting international students not only improves financial conditions but also qualifies them for government subsidies. As a flood of Chinese students enters Japanese universities, professors on campus are experiencing unprecedented pressure. For instance, Professor Yang from Shizuoka University was interviewed by President online, who pointed out that the university frequently receives complaints from Chinese students such as "Professor X teaches incorrect Chinese history" or "Professor Y spoke ill of China." As a result, the university has requested professors to "hope they can respect the opinions of international students and ensure their teaching direction aligns with the preferences of international students." [Insert image] [Insert image] [Insert image] [Insert image] Additionally, Professor Yang heard that in a certain national university’s research institute, there are 20 students in a research laboratory studying "Modern Chinese History," with only two being Japanese, while the rest are Chinese international students. This situation has caused professors to refrain from speaking negatively about China in class, and the two Japanese students also feel embarrassed and no longer want to attend classes. These professors have expressed that they cannot freely express themselves on campus and feel their thoughts are restricted. [Insert image] [Insert image] [Insert image] Professor Yang also revealed that during the 2024 history conference, half of the participants were Chinese international students. One Chinese student suggested, "Since our Japanese is not very good, why don't we present in Chinese?" Following this, all Chinese students took the stage to deliver academic presentations in Chinese. Regarding this, Professor Yang expressed concern, fearing that in a few years, Japanese universities may lose freedom of speech and Japanese professors might have to teach in Chinese. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7502239906652078627/ Disclaimer: The article solely represents the views of the author. Please express your opinion by clicking the "Like/Dislike" buttons below.