How many Confucius Institutes have China established abroad?

By the end of 20 18 and 12, 548 Confucius Institutes and 1 193 Confucius classrooms in primary and secondary schools had been established in 154 countries around the world. Among them, 53 countries along the Belt and Road have 140 Confucius Institutes and 136 classrooms, and 28 countries in the European Union and 6 countries in Central and Eastern Europe have achieved full coverage.

The Constitution of the Confucius Institute clearly stipulates that the Confucius Institute, as a non-profit educational institution, aims to enhance people's understanding of China's language and culture, develop friendly relations between China and foreign countries, promote the development of world multiculturalism, and make contributions to building a harmonious world.

Its main functions are: teaching Chinese to people from all walks of life; Training Chinese teachers; Carry out Chinese language examination and Chinese teacher qualification certification business; To provide information consultation on education, culture, economy and society in China; Carry out research on contemporary China.

Confucius Institutes around the world have made full use of their own advantages, carried out a variety of teaching and cultural activities, and gradually formed their own unique school-running models. They have become an important place for countries to learn China's language and culture and understand contemporary China, and have been warmly welcomed by local communities.

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Service object

1, to provide Chinese teaching services for people from all walks of life, especially Chinese teachers, and to offer non-academic and applied Chinese learning courses for continuing education;

2. Provide Chinese teaching services for foreign universities, primary and secondary school students, and offer professional Chinese and public Chinese learning courses;

3. To serve scholars and institutions that study the China issue.

Business content

1, develop multimedia Chinese teaching courses and other Chinese learning courses focusing on "Great Wall Chinese";

2. Carry out all kinds of Chinese teacher training and organize the implementation of the proficiency test for teaching Chinese as a foreign language;

3. Establish a Chinese library to provide Chinese materials;

4. Organize academic activities such as the study of Chinese and China issues;

5. Organize exhibitions, performances or competitions to promote Chinese and spread China culture;

6. Organize the implementation of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) and develop and implement other Chinese tests suitable for local needs;

7. Provide consulting services for studying in China;

8. Promote various cultural products (such as books, audio-visual products, traditional artworks, souvenirs, etc.) in China. ).

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