[r/ML] Chinese nexus/network in A* conferences rejecting non chinese papers [D]

A user on the r/MachineLearning subreddit initiated a discussion alleging the presence of a "Chinese nexus/network" influencing the paper review process at A* conferences. The post claims that this network engages in nepotism, supporting each other and potentially leading to the rejection of papers from non-Chinese authors.

The original poster shared a personal anecdote from IJCAI 26, where a reviewer reportedly expressed anger over the omission of a citation for a paper whose main author was Chinese. The post suggests that "many people are coming forward" with similar experiences, indicating a potential pattern of bias. The discussion aims to solicit further anecdotal evidence from the community regarding such issues.

Given that these are unverified allegations from a community forum, it is important to observe if more concrete evidence or formal complaints emerge. The academic community relies on fair and transparent peer review, and any widespread perception of bias could prompt further investigation by conference organizers or academic bodies.