China opposes US smearing, stigmatization of Confucius Institutes

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 26, 2026

China opposes the smearing and stigmatization of Confucius Institutes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday, after the United States placed the institutes on a "threat list" last week.

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