Goals
What is one of China's goals with the Confucius Institute?
Promoting the Chinese language, culture, and/or education
Which country hosts the Confucius Institute?
China
Name one aspect in which this program has helped China achieve its goals
Spreading Mandarin learning, increasing Chinese culture awareness, strengthening ties with developing countries, etc
What is the definition of soft power
a persuasive approach to international relations, typically involving the use of economic or cultural influence
What is another goal of China that was not mentioned earlier?
Promoting the Chinese language, culture, and/or education
What are 2 other countries mentioned that cooperate in this program?
Kenya, USA, Italy, Portugal
Name 2 other successes of China that have not been mentioned yet.
Spreading Mandarin learning, increasing Chinese culture awareness, strengthening ties with developing countries, etc
Who defined the concept of soft power?
Joseph Nye
Why do universities choose to engage with China for this program?
- Financial support
- Expand educational offerings
- Teacher support
What is the name of the foundation in China that oversees the program?
Chinese International Education Foundation
What has the Confucius Institute been accused of?
Accused of being a propaganda tool that avoids controversial political topics
What are some limitations of soft power?
It is fragile, it can take a while to gain, it may not be as effective as hard power, etc
What educational offerings does this program provide to universities?
access to Chinese language programs and cultural enrichment (facilitate student exchanges, research collaborations, and cultural events)
Which city in Kenya has the university that hosts this program?
Nairobi
U.S., Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe
How is the Confucius Institute an example of soft power?
it’s a way for China to influence global perception without using force or coercion. It promotes a positive image of China as: a peaceful, culturally rich nation, an attractive economic and educational partner.
How much money has China invested in the US to fund this program and since what year?
$158 million in the U.S. since 2006
What is the name of the University in Italy that cooperates in this program?
Sapienza University of Rome
Which 3 regions in China tend to be censored/have censorship regarding certain topics within them?
Tibet, Taiwan, and Tiananmen
What is one other example (besides the BRI) of China using soft power?
if it's right, it's right :)