US Designates China-Backed Confucius Institutes as National Security Threat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth alleges the Chinese-funded cultural centers operate in disguise on US university campuses.
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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 24 Oct 2026. The Guardian US published first, on 24 October at 01:21 UTC; Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera followed 2h 17m later. The most recent article, from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera, appeared on 24 October at 03:38 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The Guardian US (major outlet), Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet).
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- Pete Hegseth
- Confucius Institutes