Pentagon Designates China-Funded Confucius Institutes as National Security Threat

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon has officially designated China-funded Confucius Institutes as a national security threat. This designation aims to raise awareness about the threats posed by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda and its efforts to influence what Americans learn about China, particularly among young people. The move follows research security audits of U.S. universities, which led to some institutions terminating collaborations with Chinese entities.