'Soft power' China expands language centres

[Francis Hult]

University World News

 

'Soft power' China expands language centres

 

The Middle Kingdom's "soft power" approach to international relations continues with the planned establishment of three new Chinese national education centres at universities in Australia, Europe and the US. China says the aim of the centres is to boost the number of students studying Chinese language and culture although its ongoing goal appears to be the generation of favourable public opinion.

 

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http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20090807100013824

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