Nov. 2, 2026

Confucius Institutes and the role of US intermediaries

Confucius Institutes and the role of US intermediaries
Confucius Institutes and the role of US intermediaries
The Voice of Dr. Yan
Confucius Institutes and the role of US intermediaries
Dr. Li-Meng Yan w/ The Voice of Dr. Yan – Closing Confucius Institutes does not resolve concerns about Beijing’s influence if funding channels and partnerships survive under new names. The author calls for scrutiny of American intermediaries, replacement organizations, and talent recruitment, arguing that protecting educational openness requires clearer national security boundaries and institutional accountability...