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title: "Confucius Institute (孔子学院) - AP Chinese"
description: "an overseas Chinese language and culture center supported by Chinese institutions and tied to debates about soft power and academic freedom"
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# Confucius Institute (孔子学院) - AP Chinese

## Definition

an overseas Chinese language and culture center supported by Chinese institutions and tied to debates about soft power and academic freedom

## Related Study Guides

- [6.1 Global Communication | 国际交流 | 國際交流](/ap-chinese/unit-6/global-communication/study-guide/3hF5SSdGUABOpqt8grFg)