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Written question asked by Andrew Western (Labour) on Monday, 13 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Confucius Institutes

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has (a) received representations on and (b) made an assessment of the potential relationship between (i) Confucius Institutes and (ii) the propaganda department of the Chinese Communist Party.

Answer

Ministers are briefed regularly and in detail on matters relating to China. They are clear that as with all international bodies operating in the UK, Confucius Institutes must operate transparently and within the law, and with a full commitment to our values of openness and freedom of expression.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26022
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Communist Party of China Confucius Institutes
Link
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