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)
  • Alfred University in New York will end its affiliation with the Chinese Confucius Institute amid concerns over a Pentagon grant received by the university for advanced weaponry research.
  • The Confucius Institute at Alfred University will be closed by June 30, 2023, according to a letter from the university’s lawyer. The decision is driven by a commitment to safeguard intellectual property and enhance export control policies.
  • The closure of the Confucius Institute reflects broader concerns regarding China’s use of various means, including research partnerships, to gain access to sensitive research and technologies. Efforts to address intellectual property theft are being undertaken, including the examination of funding sources for research partnerships. 
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