University warns students about racist views in Charles Dickens essay on China

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The University of Manchester is warning students that an 1851 essay co-authored by Charles Dickens contains racist views, particularly against Chinese people. The warning pertains to an essay critiquing Chinese society, contrasting it with Western superiority. Students concerned about the content are encouraged to speak with their tutor. Critics have called the warning "historically illiterate" and suggested it prioritizes the university's commercial ties with China over academic freedom.


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