六所澳大利亚大学近距离关闭孔子研究所, Six Australian universities close Confucius Institutes amid spying and propaganda fears.

六所澳大利亚大学关闭了教授中文和文化的孔子学院,因为人们担心北京会利用这些学院进行宣传和间谍活动。 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. 部分由于这一流行病造成的封锁也反映了澳大利亚政府对外国干涉的日益监督。 The closures, partly attributed to the pandemic, also reflect the Australian government's increased scrutiny over foreign interference. 批评者认为,这些研究所破坏学术自由,而中国则声称它们促进国际友谊。 Critics argue the institutes undermine academic freedom, while China claims they foster international friendship.