Strong opposition to China's Trump administration's "Confucius Academy" management strengthening August 14 19:48

China's Foreign Ministry strongly opposes that the Trump administration of the United States decided to strengthen management of Chinese educational institutions such as Confucius Institute, "it will intentionally hurt cooperation projects between the two countries" He showed a willingness to take measures.

US Secretary of State Pompei issued a statement on the 13th, saying that the Chinese government has established the Confucius Institute, which has been established in cooperation with universities in the United States and other countries to teach Chinese and Chinese culture. It has a negative impact on education by conducting political publicity in China, etc." and announced that it will be designated as a foreign government institution like foreign embassies.

As a result, the Confucius Institute will be obliged to report operating funds to the US government and strengthen its management.

In a press conference yesterday, China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhao Zheng said that the statement by Secretary Pompei was based on reports and reports that were not based on facts, saying, "Intentionally damaging cooperation between the two countries. However, he expresses strong dissatisfaction and decisive opposition."

Then he said, "The United States should immediately make a mistake, but stop interfering with normal cultural exchanges between the two countries. We have the right to take further steps in this matter." Showed no attitude.