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OPINION: The Confucius Institute: The latest casualty of American xenophobia and hypocrisy

Noah Meyer Aug 24, 2018

As a US-China trade war begins to take shape due to President Trump’s tariffs on a multitude of Chinese goods, American universities are beginning to suffer due to a new xenophobic red scare targeting...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Controversy and concern over Chinese-funded program

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Aug 18, 2018

There’s been a wide array of concerns as the FBI and CIA have been conducting investigations into the Confucius Institute which is located on over 100 campuses across the United States, which did include...

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UNF’s Confucius Institute closing by February 2019

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor Aug 14, 2018

The University of North Florida announced the decision on Aug. 14 to close the Confucius Institute after “careful consideration” by the Academic and Student Affairs. The decision to close the...

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UNF signs partnership with opaque Chinese institute

Christian Ayers Oct 29, 2014
UNF signed a contract to establish a Confucius Institute, well aware of the program's transparency issues as reported by the American Association of University Professors.
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News in brief: UNF has more Chinese culture and new UNFPD chief, human rights, haunted house

Lydia Moneir Oct 29, 2014
This week, UNF opens Confucius Institute, welcomes new UNFPD Chief, and celebrates Halloween.
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