Earlier the Chinese government convicted Gao Zhan on trumped-up espionage charges and then expelled her. Apparently her interest in Taiwan social issues is what caused the over-reaction. Even if it served the purpose of chilling inquiry into what life in Taiwan is like, it's a public relations error (although the Chinese government may not be all that worried about that). Now she's slamming the Chinese educational system. She notes that even if Chinese students perform far better on math and science tests than Americans, learning is highly politicized, and teachers discourage anything challenging the received wisdom. Reminds me of Peter Hessler's remark in River Town regarding how the Chinese often parrot the propaganda they're fed. No wonder.