Documentary exposing China’s multi-billion dollar Confucius Institutes to tour in Australia and New Zealand
Award-winning documentary In the Name of Confucius is the first film that examines the growing global controversies surrounding China’s Confucius Institute (CI) programme, and the risks it could pose to our society—violations to human rights codes, loss of academic integrity & freedom, foreign influence, and even potential infringements on national security. The film trailer can be viewed here:
youtu.be/KYa55jk2uVI
The CI is a Chinese language program attaching to over 1,600 foreign universities and schools around the world. There are 17 Confucius Institutes & 97 Confucius Classrooms in Australia and New Zealand.
However, an increasing number of universities & school boards across North America and Europe have cut ties with the Chinese institutes.
In the U.S., the FBI is investigating some of the American CIs, and bipartisan lawmakers have tabled new bills to combat the Chinese government’s political influence, including Confucius Institutes.
According to The Australian, the NSW Education Department launched a review of its CI programme in May, and Minister Rob Stokes confirmed that the review could lead to the Chinese institute’s involvement in NSW schools being curbed.
Last month, In the Name of Confucius had a successful Australian premiere at the NSW parliament, followed by a screening in Parliament House Canberra. This month, there will be 6 screenings across Australia and New Zealand, each followed by a Q&A discussion with director Doris Liu, who will come from Canada, and other experts. You could click the URL to get the details:
July 17 Gold Coast https://bit.ly/2m4ymUc
July 18 Brisbane https://bit.ly/2zlrqv1
July 20 Adelaide https://bit.ly/2m6AGcZ
July 24 Melbourne https://bit.ly/2m6AESp
July 25 Wellington, NZ https://bit.ly/2J5RNoz
July 26 Auckland, NZ https://bit.ly/2J5wXFL
Can someone tell me where they are in Aotearoa?
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