Chinese students unable to stay in dorms over Olympics?

[AxelManbow]

A scan of the notice. The reason being cited, according to this article, is residences will be used to house visiting athletes, volunteers, etc. Similar to what was rumoured in May but official confirmation was hard to track-down.

[Long Zhiren]

I have heard of this. It may be for students of Chinese citizenship, who are not originally from Beijing. I do know of groups of Non-Chinese citizens who are beginning studies in Beijing from the end of June through the beginning of August.

[imron]

It mentions nothing specifically about foreign students, and from the wording, I'm guessing it's aimed at regular Chinese students.

The notice also doesn't give a reason why the students need to leave (apart from "ensuring security during the Olympic period"), but does note that students with Olympic duties can apply to the relevant school offices for permission to stay at the school.

Also, it never mentions that students need to leave Beijing, and I'm sure we'll soon hear calls that "we're not kicking the students out of Beijing". No, of course not, they just can't stay in the dormitories over summer - which of course means that with nowhere to live, the vast majority of them will have to return back to their homes. Just like not renewing visas, it's a pretty effective way to kick people out, while all the while being technically able to say "we're not kicking people out".

[roddy]

I've edited the title - there's no indication at all that this applies to foreign students and there are enough rumors around already.

[msittig]

This poster was put up at specific dorms for specific students. Don't go starting fires where they didn't exist.

[roddy]

It's also worth remembering that not many students will stay in the dorms over summer anyway - sure, it's going to be a pain in the neck for some and it's pretty insulting to imply that some undergrad who stayed in Beijing to work or something is a security threat, but it's not that major a disruption.

[imron]

It's also worth remembering that not many students will stay in the dorms over summer anyway

In a normal year, yes, but with the Olympics on, a bet a fair few were thinking of staying on to be part of the fun.

[chenpv]

According to my limited experience, such regulation is very flexible. If people really want to stay, find an excuse, develop good rapport with departmental officials, fill out that form, running around campus for a few stamps, then just enjoy the stay during Olympics. Nothing high-profile, really.