China Beat Archive
Date of this Version
2012
Document Type
Article
Citation
2012 May 15 in The China Beat http://www.thechinabeat.org/
Abstract
To conclude my Chinese history lecture course at the University of Kentucky, I introduce my undergraduates to the concept of “soft power” and suggest that Confucius Institutes are emblematic of China’s cultural diplomacy, which aims to project a peaceful image abroad. Confucius Institutes are centers for teaching Chinese language and culture overseas; they are organized by an office known as Hanban in the Ministry of Education, though their funding comes directly from the Chinese government’s treasury. There are now over 350 Confucius Institutes in the world, and two of these are in the state of Kentucky.
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Copyright 2012 Denise Ho and Jared Flanery.