Peking University punishes teacher for molestation

An associate professor at one of China's top universities has been expelled from the Party for having improper relationships with one of his students.

Yu Wanli, an associate professor with School of International Studies of Peking University, enticed a foreign female student into unlawful sexual intercourse.

University authorities confirmed the news on Thursday and said Yu has already been expelled from the Party according to the regulations of the university.

China's Ministry of Education issued a guideline on ethics for university teaching staff on Oct. 9, including a ban on "improper" relationships between teachers and students. College staff are banned from sexually harassing students or improper relationships between teachers and students, and those in charge of colleges will be held responsible for staff violations, according to the guideline.