A contestant shows his calligraphy work during the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for university and secondary students at the Confucius Institute of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, June 25, 2022. This year's competition was organized with the theme "One world, One Family" for the university category and "Fly High with Chinese" for the secondary category. During the final round of the competition, a total of 13 finalists from the two categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of the Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua via Getty Images)
  • The Houston Independent School District board has postponed a vote on establishing a partnership with a Chinese university linked to the “Confucius Institute.”
  • Confucius Institutes are a Chinese government-backed initiative to project soft power and influence abroad.
  • The delay follows unresolved HISD board questions about the program’s details, including funding sources and partnership terms. 
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