谢菲尔德哈勒姆大学（Sheffield Hallam University）因保险问题暂停了劳拉·墨菲（Laura Murphy）教授在2025年的中国劳工研究，随后道歉并否认了外国压力。 Sheffield Hallam University paused Professor Laura Murphy’s China labor research in 2025 over insurance concerns, later apologizing and denying foreign pressure.

2025年2月, Sheffield Hallam大学停止劳拉·墨菲教授对中国供应链强迫劳动的研究,在中国当局的压力和诽谤诉讼之后援引了保险和法律关切。 In February 2025, Sheffield Hallam University halted Professor Laura Murphy’s research on forced labor in Chinese supply chains, citing insurance and legal concerns after pressure from Chinese authorities and a defamation lawsuit. 该大学后来取消了限制并道歉,称其决定是基于专业赔偿保险问题,而不是外国影响。 The university later lifted restrictions and apologized, stating its decision was based on professional indemnity insurance issues, not foreign influence. Murphy曾发表关于太阳能电池板和棉花等行业强迫劳动的报告, 他指控该大学为中国学生提供学术自由, Murphy, who had previously published reports on forced labor in industries like solar panels and cotton, accused the university of trading academic freedom for access to Chinese students, a claim the institution denies. 这项由联合王国和美国机构资助的研究,被西方政府和联合国引用。 The research, funded by UK and U.S. agencies, had been cited by Western governments and the UN. 中国否认这些结论是虚假的和政治驱动的。 China dismissed the findings as false and politically driven. 内部文件显示,该大学自2022年以来就了解中国的批评,并对学生入学率下降感到担忧。 Internal documents show the university was aware of Chinese criticism since 2022 and worried about declining student enrollment.