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Explore the debate and science of Confucius Institutes.

October 17, 2023

The Dunce Award and the Diplomatic Disaster

Ian Oxnevad

The renewal of the Science and Technology Agreement with China threatens American interests and security.

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September 5, 2023

Mandarin Without Mao

Ian Oxnevad

American policymakers must take action to ensure an alternative to the Chinese Communist Party for Mandarin language instruction.

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June 20, 2023

The Mask They Wear

Kali Jerrard

In a win for institutional integrity and academic freedom, two more Confucius Institutes close, but the fight isn’t over yet.

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June 20, 2023

How Many Confucius Institutes Are in the United States?

National Association of Scholars

UPDATED: We're keeping track of all Confucius Institutes in the United States, including those that remain open, those that closed, and those that have announced their closing.

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April 18, 2023

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Kali Jerrard

The sinister agenda of foreign influence in American higher education and what it means for our institutions, research integrity, and national security.

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April 7, 2023

Congress Asks Dept of Education to Enforce Foreign Gift Disclosure Laws

National Association of Scholars

The National Association of Scholars strongly endorses the Representatives' work to open the books on higher education's concealed dealings with the foreign despots who seek to subor......

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June 21, 2022

Give Me That Old-Time Infiltration

Marina Ziemnick

Two new reports show how universities attempt to hide foreign influence on campus.

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June 21, 2022

Tracker: Legislative Measures on Confucius Institutes

Flora Yan

Use this bill tracker to discover what actions legislators are taking to prevent foreign influence on college campuses.

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November 23, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving from NAS!

David Acevedo

Before we sit down for Thursday's feast, here are five things we’re thankful for this holiday season.

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October 20, 2021

How Can State Legislatures Counter Chinese Influence in American Higher Education?

Rachelle Peterson

This written testimony by NAS Senior Research Fellow Rachelle Peterson focuses on the CCP's continual influence on American higher ed, as well as what state legislatures can do about it.

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