Referring to a Hanban official, Paradise (2009) lists three main objectives ofthe Confucius Institutes, namely to teach Chinese, to promote cultural exchanges,and to facilitate business activities. The business dimension is also highlightedin the (early) Chinese literature. According to Li Junping (2008: 46–47), Confucius Institutes are mainly to help China to do business and to open markets andDuan Yi (2008: 51), a former Hanban staff member, explains that ConfuciusInstitutes are – besides other things – an effective mechanism for the scientificcontribution to economic globalisation. For China’s economy and trade, Confucius Institutes can provide competitive advantages through language and culturalconsulting. Duan mentions examples where Confucius Institutes are involved incooperating with the business world, thus illustrating the practical value of them:The Confucius Institute in Poitiers, France, teaches French staff of the Chinesecommunication company ZTE Chinese and the Confucius Institute in Thailand,with its partner Southwest University, is helping the company Chongqing Motorbike to enter the Thai market (Duan Y. 2008: 51).
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