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Confucius Institutes push back against Pompeo’s assertion they should close
September 10, 2020October 8, 2020
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Confucius Institutes push back against Pompeo’s assertion they should close

Many countries have centers in the US that promote their cultures and languages. But the Confucius Institutes, launched by China in 2004, are embedded within US universities. The Chinese government provides funding for at least 67 Confucious Institutes in the US — and in some cases, it has a say in appointing teachers and choosing curriculum. Some activists and...

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