Author: Lily Jackson

Reporting for the Chronicle of Higher Education, Lily Jackson draws our attention to the Confucius Institutes being funded by China. The concerns being examined by the U. S. Senate Subcommittee are three-fold:

• Could Confusion Institutes be promoting propaganda interest for the Chinese government?
• There may be abuses or loopholes in student visa processes?
• The Chinese government restricts and does not reciprocate similar U. S. efforts in culture, democratic, and religion exchanges.

Educators and agencies concerned about higher education policy interests should be aware of these developments.

What is it about Confucius Institute…

Jackson, L. (2019, February 28). What Is It About Confucius Institutes That Spooks Lawmakers? A Senate Hearing Suggests 3 Factors. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.chronicle.com/article/What-Is-It-About-Confucius/245802

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