Increased Transparency for Confucius Institutes at Universities
New legislation requires universities hosting Confucius Institutes to enter into public agreements with the Chinese organization Hanban. These agreements must clearly separate the Institutes' programs from the university's own offerings, ensure university control over content, and subject Institute staff to background checks. The goal is to enhance transparency and independence of American educational institutions.
Key points
Universities must sign public agreements with Hanban if a Confucius Institute operates on their campus.
These agreements must clearly distinguish Confucius Institute programs from the university's own Chinese language, history, and cultural programs.
Confucius Institute staff will be subject to appropriate background checks.
Universities will have final decision-making authority over conference themes, guest speakers, and event topics on campus.
Agreements cannot have confidentiality clauses and must be publicly available online.
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