Arizona State University Joins 15 Other Universities in Closing Confucius Institute
Arizona State University has closed the Confucius Institute, which was run by the Chinese government and in the last few months had received increased criticism from lawmakers and human-rights advocates who view the centers as Chinese government propaganda.
The Confucius Institute will not reopen its doors this year, an ASU official said in an emailed statement, becoming at least the 16th university to close its Institute in the last 18 months.
ASU's decision came after the Department of Defense (DOD) denied ASU’s request this summer to maintain the Institute while continuing to receive the department's funding.
"ASU will continue our efforts to build educational and cultural connections with the people of China," Katie Paquet, vice president of media relations and strategic communications at ASU, said in the email.
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