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Confucius Institutes
Confucius Institutes in the United States
November 18, 2021
Only 25% of the Confucius Institutes that have opened in the U.S. are still operating.
U.S. Senate, China's Impact on the U.S. Educational System, February 27, 2019
February 27, 2019
The U.S. Senate Permanent Committee on Investigations released this report. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) chaired the committee. Tom Carper (D-Delaware) was the ranking minority member of the committee.
U.S. Government Accountability Office, Agreements Establishing Confucius Institutes at U.S. Universities Are Similar, but Institute Operations Vary, February 16, 2019
February 16, 2019
This study of Confucius Institutes included 90 such programs. The GAO reviewed the agreements establishing the institutes and carried out interviews with program personnel at 10 colleges. Below is a summary of findings. Click on the link at the bottom for the full report.
American Association of University Professors, Confucius Institutes, June 2014
June 1, 2014
This report was prepared by the Association’s Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure in June 2014.
Confucius Institutes - The Globalization of Chinese Soft Power
March 3, 2014
A panel discussion at the conference titled "A New Era in Cultural Diplomacy: Rising Soft Power in Emerging Markets."
Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?