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China has accused the U.S. of slandering Confucius Institutes, which promote Chinese culture abroad, following U.S. claims of national security threats. The U.S. has reduced the number of these institutes due to allegations of propaganda and intellectual property theft. The Chinese government insists that educational exchanges enhance mutual understanding and should not be interfered with. Confucius Institutes partner with universities worldwide, receiving support from Beijing in terms of teachers and funding.