Academics get lesson on code of conduct

The Ministry of Science and Technology said on Friday that several people had been detained or punished since the National Audit Office found that seven professors in five universities were involved in academic corruption in April 2012.

The seven professors were accused of committing academic fraud and embezzling research funds of 25 million yuan ($4.08 million).

Among them, the fall of young academician Li Ning attracted attention and triggered heated discussion.