About the Confucius Institute

Confucius Institutes are intended to promote global knowledge of Chinese culture and language. This way is also seeking to strengthen relations between China and the rest of the world, promoting cultural diversity.

China established the first Confucius Institute in late 2004 based on the principles of mutual respect, friendly negotiation and equal benefits. The Confucius Institute should develop and facilitate the teaching of Mandarin Chinese language and promote cultural and academic exchanges between China and other parts of the world.

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The Confucius Institute UADY arises from an agreement between the Autonomous University of Yucatán and the National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (Hanban) in 2006 and it started operations in 2008.

As of December og 2014, there are 475 Confucius Institutes and 851 Confucius Classrooms in a total of 120 countries and regions worldwide, 103 in 32 countries in Asia, 42 in 21 countries in Africa, 159 in 39 countries in Europe, 154 in 17 American countries and 17 on 3 Pacific islands. Confucius classrooms are located in 65 countries.

Our country, Mexico, has 5 Confucius Institutes:

Confucius Institute of the National Autonomous University of Mexico
Confucius Institute of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León
Confucius Institute of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua
Confucius Institute of the Autonomous University of Yucatán
Confucius Institute at Mexico City Huaxia

Mission

The Confucius Institute at UADY aims to promote the teaching of Mandarin Chinese as well as organize and disseminate cultural exchange activities to promote better understanding between the Chinese and Mexican peoples.

Academic and Cultural Activities

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