Chinese Researcher at University of Michigan Falls to Death; China Demands Investigation

Hong Kong's Ming Pao reported today, citing US media, that the University of Michigan confirmed the deceased was Danhao Wang, a research assistant in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He died on March 20th. Wang's research focused on third-generation semiconductor materials and optoelectronic devices, and he had published papers in the journal 'Nature'. According to reports, local police received a report around 11 PM on March 19th about a person falling from an engineering building on campus. The individual was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead. Law enforcement has classified the incident as a 'possible self-harm incident' and is investigating. However, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian mentioned on March 27th that 'a University of Michigan researcher committed suicide after interrogation by US law enforcement,' and urged the US to conduct a comprehensive investigation. The report indicated that the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago also posted on a platform late last month, criticizing the US for 'unwarranted' interrogations and harassment of Chinese students and scholars, urging the US to conduct a full investigation and provide a responsible account to the victim's family and China, and to 'stop any discriminatory law enforcement actions and stop imposing false cases against Chinese students and scholars in the US.' The report stated that the incident occurs at a time when the US is increasing its scrutiny of Chinese students and scholars, and the University of Michigan had previously drawn attention for not properly declaring funds received from the Chinese government. (Editor: Chen Kai-yu) 1150408. Cherish life, suicide cannot solve problems, life will always find a way out. If you need counseling or related assistance, please call the Ministry of Health and Welfare hotline '1925', the Life Line hotline '1995', or the Zhang Teacher Service hotline '1980'.