Confucius Institutes: A Trojan Horse Breaching National Security Globally

Confucius Institutes: A Trojan Horse Breaching National Security Globally

Confucius Institutes have been alleged of far more serious offenses than will be used as a propaganda tool. With approximately 530 Confucius Institutes globally , these establishments have been under intense investigation for suspicions of espionage, spying, and academic censorship, among other things, according to The HK Post. These prominent institutes have been dubbed China's Trojan horse. They breach the nation's borders without many understanding the collateral damage in terms of national security subversion. Around the world, these institutes are supervised by the office of the Chinese Language Council International, commonly understood as Hanban. Key Highlights: Confucius Institutes across Europe and North America are sponsored by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).  The US has taken a strong stance against the funds received by these local partners from Chinese sources.  Rishi Sunak, a probable candidate for Prime Minister of the UK, has promised to shut down all 30 Confuples I…