Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat
Summary
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially labeled Confucius Institutes—Chinese-funded cultural centers at universities—as a threat to national security. The Pentagon said these institutes have tried to operate under different names to spy and spread propaganda but have been dismantled.Key Facts
- Confucius Institutes are cultural centers funded by the Chinese government located on U.S. university campuses.
- The Pentagon added these institutes to its list of national security threats.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the institutes acted as “sleeper organizations,” hiding their true intent.
- They reportedly tried to steal intellectual property and influence American students’ thinking.
- These institutes reappeared under new names after Congress placed restrictions on them.
- Over two months, the Pentagon has worked to shut down all of these organizations.
- The Chinese embassy in Washington did not comment on this announcement.
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