Trump administration warns of China's growing influence in education October 14, 8:12

The Trump administration in the United States has sent a letter to national education authorities and universities warning that the Chinese language education facility "Confucius Institute" in a domestic university is "a publicity agency of the Chinese government", calling for caution.

This letter, jointly named by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Education Devos, was sent to educational authorities and universities in 50 states across the United States.



The letter states that there are currently 75 Chinese educational facilities in the United States, "Confucius Institute," which is "an important facility for the Chinese government to increase its global influence." There is a strong concern that education will be conducted based on values ​​that are different from those in the United States in terms of human rights and human rights.



It also calls for caution so that the influence of the Chinese government does not affect American students and students.



The Confucius Institute has been established by the Chinese government in cooperation with universities in various countries to teach Chinese language and culture, but in recent years, the government and parliament have increasingly raised concerns about it, and it has been closed one after another. is.



Meanwhile, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement on the 13th, expressing concern that China and Russia may have an influence on domestic think tanks that propose policies to the government, and from abroad. It is calling for publicity as to whether it is funded and is wary of China's growing influence in education and research.