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US Calls Confucius Institutes a Security Threat

From Channel NewsAsia · October 24, 2026
US Calls Confucius Institutes a Security Threat

The US Pentagon has labeled China-funded Confucius Institutes as a national security threat. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims these institutes have been involved in stealing intellectual property and spreading propaganda at American universities. This decision highlights concerns about foreign influence in education.

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