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NDTV
4 days ago
- NDTV
"Vampire" Coach Took Blood From Students In Exchange For Grades At Taiwan University
A football coach at a top Taiwanese university has been accused by students of forcing them to donate blood in exchange for academic credits. The scandal has led to a row, with people taking to social media to slam the women's team coach for her bizarre actions, according to a report in the South China Morning Post. The incident came to light when a student, surnamed Jian, came out in public to level the accusations. Jian, studying at the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), said the students had been coerced by their coach, Zhou Tai-ying, a well-known figure on the circuit. Jian claimed that the blood donations were linked to the 32 academic credits required for graduation. During her time at the university, she underwent more than 200 blood donations in exchange for course credits. "Sometimes this involved continuous sampling for up to 14 days, on occasion three times a day, from 5 am to 9 pm," the report highlighted. The blood was drawn by untrained personnel claiming to use it for "on-campus research experiments". "It was truly blood and sweat for credit. I was practically boiling with rage! By the eighth consecutive day of blood draws, they could barely find a vein in either arm," said Jian. "They even tried my wrist and failed. It was excruciating. I completely broke down. It took six tries before they finally succeeded!" Jian wrote in a post, also sharing a video of herself sobbing during the procedure. Another unnamed student revealed that Zhou bullied them. She added that she did not tell her parents about it as it would have upset them. 'If my dad knew, he'd definitely go fight the coach. I just did not want them to be upset,' the student said. As the controversy snowballed, the university announced on July 13 that Zhou had been dismissed and barred from leading any sports teams. "I sincerely apologise for the harm caused to the students involved, to the faculty, and the university's reputation. I deeply regret the emotional distress caused to the students and want to say sorry to all of you," Zhou wrote in a letter of apology. However, the announcement and the letter were later removed from the university's social media page. The local education authorities have issued an administrative penalty to NTNU, while social media users have demanded action against the "vampire" coach.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
On TRF Terror Tag, China Says It's Against All Forms Of Terrorism: 'We Condemn Pahalgam Attack'
Last Updated: The statement comes after the US designated TRF, a proxy of Pakistan-based LeT, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group China on Friday denounced the Pahalgam terror attack and called on regional nations to strengthen counter‑terror cooperation. The statement comes after the United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group. In a brief media briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, 'China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred on April 22." Jian added that China urges neighbouring countries to 'enhance counter-terrorism cooperation and jointly maintain regional security and stability". Earlier today, the US State Department announced the TRF designation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This move is expected to influence discussions in the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee—an international body that imposes asset freezes, travel bans and arms embargoes on terrorist entities. Under the 1267 sanctions regime, several Pakistani terror groups, including LeT, Jaish‑e‑Mohammad and Jamaat‑ud‑Dawa, along with leaders Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, are already targeted. Following the Pahalgam attack, the Council condemned the incident on 25 April, though references to TRF and LeT were reportedly dropped after objections from Pakistan and China. According to Pakistan's Dawn newspaper, the US designation largely echoes India's stance that TRF is a front for LeT. Twenty‑six people were killed in the attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. TRF initially claimed responsibility before retracting its admission amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. Following four days of cross‑border drone and missile exchanges, India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire understanding on 10 May. News18 earlier reported that intelligence shared by New Delhi met the rigorous standards required by the US for such listings—a standard often regarded as more demanding than the UN sanctions process, where geopolitical interests can influence outcomes. The US listing of TRF also highlights how Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar allegedly attempted to shield the group. Notably, Dar reportedly took pride in removing references to TRF from the Security Council's condemnation message following the Pahalgam attack—an attack for which TRF itself had claimed responsibility. The successful designation by the US serves as both a validation of India's evidence and a diplomatic setback for efforts to obscure the group's role. It also reinforces TRF's identity as a front for the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba, affirming its operational ties and culpability in recent acts of terrorism. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Taiwan ‘vampire' football coach accused of forcing students to give blood for academic credits
A scandal in Taiwan involving a university women's football coach accused of forcing students to donate blood in exchange for their required academic credits has sparked widespread outrage online. Advertisement The revelation came to light when a student, surnamed Jian, from the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), went public with the accusation. Jian said that students had been coerced by their coach, Zhou Tai-ying, 61, a prominent figure in the island's football, to participate in excessive blood-donation sessions. The sessions were reportedly tied to 32 academic credits required for graduation, and students risked being unable to graduate or even face expulsion if they failed to comply. Student victim Jian, above, said she was practically 'boiling with rage' over the controversy. Photo: ET Today Jian said that she underwent more than 200 blood donations in exchange for course credits during her time at the university.
Hamilton Spectator
17-06-2025
- Science
- Hamilton Spectator
Lawyers say plea deal is being pursued for Chinese scientist charged in US toxic fungus case
DETROIT (AP) — Lawyers for a Chinese scientist charged with conspiring to nurse a toxic fungus at a University of Michigan lab already are in talks to try to resolve the case, according to a court document filed Tuesday. 'The parties are currently engaged in plea negotiations and request this additional time so that they can continue engaging in plea negotiations,' a prosecutor and defense attorneys said in a joint filing. Yunqing Jian, 33, was a researcher at the University of Michigan when she was arrested on June 3. She's accused of helping her boyfriend, another Chinese scientist, try to work with a pathogen known as Fusarium graminearum, which can attack wheat, barley, maize and rice. Zunyong Liu, 34, was was turned away at the Detroit airport in July 2024 and sent back to China after red plant material was discovered in his backpack, the FBI said. After first denying it, Liu acknowledged that he was carrying different strains of Fusarium graminearum, investigators said. The university had no federal permits to work with the material. Jian's Boston-based lawyers have declined to comment. She remains in custody without bond. Federal authorities say the case presents national security concerns, though they have not alleged that the scientists had a plan to unleash the fungus. Fusarium graminearum is already prevalent in the U.S., and scientists have been studying it for decades. Jian was a postdoctoral scholar at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, before being granted a visa to conduct research at a Texas university. She has been working in Michigan since summer 2023. Separately, another scientist headed to the University of Michigan was arrested June 8 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after arriving on a flight from China. She is charged with shipping biological material to the U.S. without a permit. The material is related to worms. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
17-06-2025
- Science
- Winnipeg Free Press
Lawyers say plea deal is being pursued for Chinese scientist charged in US toxic fungus case
DETROIT (AP) — Lawyers for a Chinese scientist charged with conspiring to nurse a toxic fungus at a University of Michigan lab already are in talks to try to resolve the case, according to a court document filed Tuesday. 'The parties are currently engaged in plea negotiations and request this additional time so that they can continue engaging in plea negotiations,' a prosecutor and defense attorneys said in a joint filing. Yunqing Jian, 33, was a researcher at the University of Michigan when she was arrested on June 3. She's accused of helping her boyfriend, another Chinese scientist, try to work with a pathogen known as Fusarium graminearum, which can attack wheat, barley, maize and rice. Zunyong Liu, 34, was was turned away at the Detroit airport in July 2024 and sent back to China after red plant material was discovered in his backpack, the FBI said. After first denying it, Liu acknowledged that he was carrying different strains of Fusarium graminearum, investigators said. The university had no federal permits to work with the material. Jian's Boston-based lawyers have declined to comment. She remains in custody without bond. Federal authorities say the case presents national security concerns, though they have not alleged that the scientists had a plan to unleash the fungus. Fusarium graminearum is already prevalent in the U.S., and scientists have been studying it for decades. Jian was a postdoctoral scholar at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, before being granted a visa to conduct research at a Texas university. She has been working in Michigan since summer 2023. Separately, another scientist headed to the University of Michigan was arrested June 8 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after arriving on a flight from China. She is charged with shipping biological material to the U.S. without a permit. The material is related to worms.
