Recently, some netizens in the science fiction circle reported that the author was the associate professor of Beijing International Studies University Mi Lan, and the book "Transboundary Subjects-Octavia Butler's Research on Gender Identity Politics" recently published by Oriental Publishing House was suspected of plagiarizing Du Butler Research Monograph by Gregory Jerome Hampton, PhD in Comparative Literature, University of Crete, "Changing Bodies in the Fiction of Octavia Butler: Slaves, Aliens, and Vampires".
In response to this, the staff of the Scientific Research Office of Beijing International Studies University responded to The Paper (www.thepaper.cn) on April 21, stating that the school has received relevant clues and that the school attaches great importance to this issue and has now established a special investigation team. Investigate this issue and the results of the investigation will be announced as soon as possible.
In addition, the editor-in-charge of the book "Transboundary Subjects-Octavia Butler's Gender Identity Politics" also told The Paper that they are currently actively verifying with the author.
According to information from the official website of Beijing International Studies University, Mi Lan is currently working in the Intercultural Department of the School of English at the school.
Reporter Jiang Ziwen and intern Tian Yu