[cauldron]

The fact that Confucianism has been dutifully promoted and propagated by nearly every Chinese emperor, either insurgent-turned or self-proclaimed like the current one, attests that it's truly a powerful reigning tool.

Also Shang Yang's five principles of subjugating subjects: 愚民(idiotizing)，弱民(weakening)，疲民(exhausting)，辱民(demeaning)，贫民(impoverishing)。

[rdl]

Confucius Institutes are a bit more than merely promoting Confucianism. This was an interesting video by a westerner who is in China (often) and thus has to walk a fine line, but was able to subtext exceptionally well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tsXtk7psUc

[cauldron]

Wonder how many of his Chinese fans will be cursing him for this one.

[rdl]

There is something diabolical about picking a group dedicated to healthy living as your living organ theft pool, too.

[msaharia]

They are not promoting Confucianism. These institutes are an extension of state power projection outside borders and have questionable ethical standards when it comes to free speech.