Visiting Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday proposed setting up of Confucius Institutes in India as part of what he called “brand projects”. Confucius Institutes across the world have faced intense scrutiny and criticism for allegedly spreading Chinese propaganda. India has been reticent about the proliferation of Confucius Institutes, even as Beijing has been sending feelers to Delhi about its intention to establish them. New Delhi must welcome Confucius institutes, but on its own terms and not China’s. As of now, India has two Confucius Institutes, Mumbai University and VIT University in Vellore (Tamil Nadu).

Source: Indian Express December 21, 2018 22:30 UTC