HONG KONG -- Tenured teaching positions were secure sanctuaries for Hong Kong academics, until this week.
On Tuesday evening, the University of Hong Kong's governing council voted to fire associate law professor Benny Tai, citing misconduct.
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HONG KONG -- Tenured teaching positions were secure sanctuaries for Hong Kong academics, until this week.
On Tuesday evening, the University of Hong Kong's governing council voted to fire associate law professor Benny Tai, citing misconduct.