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.