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flag Six Australian universities close Confucius Institutes amid spying and propaganda fears.

flag Six Australian universities have closed their Confucius Institutes, which teach Chinese language and culture, due to concerns about Beijing using them for propaganda and spying. flag The closures, partly attributed to the pandemic, also reflect the Australian government's increased scrutiny over foreign interference. flag Critics argue the institutes undermine academic freedom, while China claims they foster international friendship.

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