In a significant academic scandal, three prominent scientists in China have been dismissed from their senior roles due to allegations of data irregularities in their published research. Nankai University in Tianjin removed Chen Quan, the dean of its College of Life Sciences, for failing to supervise the accuracy of experimental data in a 2024 paper published in Nature Cancer. Concurrently, Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou dismissed Kang Tiebang and Kuang Dongming for inconsistencies in their research papers published in high-profile journals like Nature Cell Biology and Science Advances. These actions follow the earlier dismissal of Wang Ping, a leading cancer researcher, amid similar misconduct allegations. The investigations were prompted by a former doctoral student and science blogger, 'Student Geng', who utilized artificial intelligence tools to detect anomalies in academic publications. His findings have gained significant traction on social media, leading to increased public discourse on research integrity. In response to these incidents, both universities have pledged to enhance their internal oversight mechanisms and uphold higher standards of research integrity.