Suga: Japan Keeping Eye On Confucius Institutes
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide says the government is keeping an eye on developments involving Chinese Confucius Institutes.
The institutes are educational establishments set up by Beijing in cooperation with universities around the world, including Japan, to promote Chinese language and culture.
Earlier this month, the administration of US President Donald Trump decided to tighten control over Confucius Institutes in the United States through measures such as mandating reports on operating funds.
The administration claims the institutes are advancing Beijing's political propaganda.
Suga told reporters on Wednesday he would not comment on individual US policies. However, he said the Japanese government has been working closely with the US on various issues, and will continue to do so.
