US: A culture clash over Confucius Institutes

[Francis Hult]

USA Today

 

A culture clash over Confucius Institutes

 

Just as the philosopher Confucius sought in ancient times to promote mutual understanding between cultures, China is stepping up efforts to do the same today. Over the past five years, the Beijing-based non-profit Confucius Institute has established nearly 300 centers in 87 countries around the world.

 

The goal: to offer local communities opportunities to learn Chinese language and culture. And, some observers say, to soften China's image as an aggressor as it grows stronger economically and politically.

 

Full story:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-12-08-1Achinesestudents_VA_N.htm

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