Entity Type: Domestic University

University of Salamanca

Written by Editors on May 20, 2026.

The University of Salamanca (Universidad de Salamanca), founded in 1218, is one of the oldest universities in the world and Spain’s foremost public research institution, enrolling over 30,000 students across four campuses with 72 undergraduate and 86 official master’s programs. In October 2017, the Chinese Embassy in Spain sent an urgent email to the university’s president and dean demanding cancellation of its inaugural “Taiwan Cultural Days” — warning the event “would affect the university’s good relations with China” — and the university complied the same day, deleting all mention of the event from its website and social media. The incident, which only became public knowledge in August 2018 after a lecturer went public with the embassy’s email, drew widespread condemnation as an instance of Beijing pressuring European academic institutions. In May 2025, the university and Guizhou University (貴州大學) jointly established a Confucius Institute (孔子學院) — institutions that have faced sustained criticism over academic freedom — which a Guizhou University representative described as “advancing the Belt and Road Initiative” (推進一帶一路倡議).

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Written by Editors on March 17, 2026.

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), founded in 1837, is one of Greece’s oldest universities, with eight schools and 33 faculties offering programs in medicine, law, sciences, humanities, and engineering. The university maintains 800 bilateral agreements with institutions in 63 countries, including partnerships with universities in Asia, particularly China. In September 2025, NKUA hosted an international conference on Greek-Chinese philosophical dialogue, a China-led initiative for cultural diplomacy between Greece and China. The event was attended by Li Xi (李希), a member of the CCP’s Politburo Standing Committee, signaling Beijing’s strong interest in strengthening ties with Greece. The conference strongly emphasized Greece and China as ancient Western and Eastern civilizations, in line with the CCP’s more recent deployment of civilization-related political discourse, including through its Global Civilization Initiative.

Angeles University Foundation

Written by Editors on March 17, 2026.

Angeles University Foundation (AUF), located in Angeles City, Central Luzon, is a private, non-stock, non-profit Roman Catholic educational institution. It was founded on May 25, 1962 by Agustin P. Angeles, Barbara Y. Angeles, and family, and was granted university status by the Philippine Department of Education on April 16, 1971. In 1975, the founding family executed a Deed of Donation relinquishing ownership, converting the institution into a tax-exempt foundation under Philippine law. AUF became a Catholic university on February 14, 1978 — the first Catholic university in Central Luzon, according to the university. It operates the AUF Medical Center, a private teaching and research hospital inaugurated in 1990. According to the university, AUF has held autonomous status granted by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) since 2003, a distinction held, it says, by fewer than 70 of the country’s approximately 2,400 higher education institutions. In October 2009, AUF established the Confucius Institute at Angeles University Foundation (CI-AUF) in partnership with Fujian Normal University (福建師範大學), with a formal opening in January 2010 attended by then-Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, then-Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Liu Jianchao (劉建超), and then-Hanban (漢辦) Director General Xu Lin (許琳).

Chonnam National University

Written by Editors on March 16, 2026.

Chonnam National University (전남대학교) is a prominent public research university located in Gwangju, South Korea. The university was established on June 9, 1952, by integrating several colleges in the South Jeolla Province region. The university offers approximately more than 80 undergraduate programs, including media and journalism courses. The University maintains engagement with Chinese institutions through academic exchange programs and double-degree programs. Chungmin Joo (주정민), dean of the Graduate School at Chonnam National University, attended a symposium on China-South Korea media content exchange, organized by the Communication University of China, on January 10, 2026.

Gofa Industrial College

Written by Editors on February 25, 2026.

Gofa Industrial College is a vocational training institution in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The college trains students in practical skills, including automotive repair, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, information technology, and laboratory work. The college signed a cooperation memorandum with China’s Hunan Bio-Electromechanical Polytechnic College on February 5, 2026, frames as part of Xi Jinping’s signature Belt and Road Initiative.

Inha University

Written by Editors on February 6, 2026.

Inha University (인하대학교) is a private research university located in Incheon, South Korea. The university was established on February 4, 1954, with support from Korean and American benefactors. The university offers approximately 70-80 undergraduate programs, including engineering, business, journalism, and humanities courses. The University maintains active engagement with Chinese institutions through various academic frameworks. It runs joint bachelor’s degree programs with Chinese partners. Additionally, Inha University has a long-standing partnership with Dalian University of Technology, celebrating 15 years of cooperation in 2022, with collaboration in mathematics and biomedical engineering. Juyong Ha (하주용), president of the Korean Association for Media Policy Studies at Inha University, attended a symposium on China-South Korea media content exchange, organized by the Communication University of China, on January 10, 2026.

Korea University

Written by Editors on February 6, 2026.

Korea University (고려대학교) is a private research university located in Seoul, South Korea. The university was established in 1905, making it one of South Korea’s oldest private universities. The university offers programs in liberal arts, social sciences, business, journalism, and engineering across 81 departments. It maintains active engagement with foreign universities through academic frameworks, including joint programs with Chinese partners such as Fudan University through the CAMPUS Asia program. Hunyul Lee (이헌율), a professor at the School of Media and Communication at Korea University, attended a symposium on China-South Korea media content exchange, organized by the Communication University of China, on January 10, 2026.

Sogang University

Written by Editors on February 6, 2026.

Sogang University (서강대학교) is a private Jesuit research university founded in 1960, the only Jesuit institution of higher education in South Korea. The university offers programs across 27 departments in humanities, social sciences, business, communication, and engineering. It maintains active partnerships with Chinese institutions, including the China-Korea LEADership Exchange Program, an academic exchange programme in partnership with Fudan University. Chae Jung Hwa (채정화), a researcher at the ICT Law and Economics Institute, attended a symposium on China-South Korea media content exchange, organized by the Communication University of China, on January 10, 2026.

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Written by Editors on November 12, 2025.

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), established in 1925, operates 11 faculties and 41 schools offering programs in medicine, engineering, sciences, humanities, and law. In December 2018, AUTh established a Confucius Institute in partnership with Shanghai International Studies University (上海外國語大學), with the stated goal of “promoting Chinese language teaching and cultural exchange.” The university maintains 188 international cooperation agreements spanning Europe, the Balkans, Russia, North America, and the Far East.