Jinan University
Coverage of Jinan University in the Nexus archive.
- Does Beijing own Batanes? Why Chinese scholars’ claim is a warning shot to Manila
Chinese scholars have claimed Beijing's sovereignty over the Batanes Islands, prompting pushback from Manila. The academic discussion at Jinan University in Guangzhou occurred amid Japanese-Philippine maritime border talks, with analysts viewing the claims as a warning shot.
- China’s lab monkey prices hit Covid-era highs on new drug R&D demand
China’s lab monkey prices have risen to pandemic-era levels due to increased demand from new drug research and development, causing some researchers to pause their work. Scientists report prices now average 180,000 yuan per animal, driven by a boom in pharmaceutical R&D.
- Why a Chinese academic claim over Batanes has unsettled the Philippines
A university symposium in Guangzhou claimed the Philippine province of Batanes belongs to Taiwan and thus under Chinese sovereignty, sparking rejection from Philippine historians and officials. The claim, based on disputed geography and dynastic history, was presented at a June 30 event hosted by Jinan University.