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The US Defense Department has labeled Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded cultural centers on university campuses, as a national security threat. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated this classification on October 24, 2026, highlighting ongoing concerns about their role in promoting Chinese propaganda.
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The US Defense Department has labeled Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded cultural centers on university campuses, as a national security threat. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated this classification on October 24, 2026, highlighting ongoing concerns about their role in promoting Chinese propaganda.
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