The Chinese government has sponsored hundreds of Confucius Institutes at universities, giving students on college campuses around the world the opportunity to learn about Chinese language and culture. Accepting an institute generally helps a college's bottom line. However, critics of this arrangement worry that the restriction the Chinese put on schools taking their funding force universities to avoid topics disliked by the Chinese, such as the Dalai Lama or Taiwan. Critics also worry that these centers can serve as means to disseminate propaganda.You can read more about Confucius Institutes and criticisms of it via the NY Times article linked below:
Does your college or university have a Confucius Institute? How has it been received on your campus?
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