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China ' dream represents hegemony ' through the Confucius Institute in Vietnam ?

 Ý tưởng thành lập Viện Khổng tử ở Việt Nam đã được nhen nhóm từ năm 2009.
The establishment of Confucius Institutes in Vietnam has been rekindled since 2009 
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang left Hanoi on 15/10 , but the echo of a tour of the world from the country 's northern neighbor Vietnam has not yet subsided .

One of the many issues being discussed on the social networking site these days is the official agreement between the two countries on the establishment of the Confucius Institute at the University of Hanoi.

Reports say , the idea to establish this institute in Vietnam has been rekindled since 2009 , but the judgment of observers , tensions in the East Sea has made this project was delayed .

But Beijing has expressed softened the reason for his visit to the judgment of the experts , " China wants to show that they are not aggressive ' in the context of this country ' are isolated in controversial issues territorial attachment ' .

Even China, the Cultural Revolution era has entirely overturned both Confucianism and Confucian . Now they want to make up the impact on neighbors or the countries they wish to influence.
Dr. Nguyen Nha , historians have studied in China, the Confucius Institute is that ' one of Beijing's intentions to use cultural influence to the soft power to Vietnam '.

He said : " Even the Chinese Cultural Revolution era has entirely overturned both Confucianism and Confucian . Now they want to make up the impact on neighbors or the countries they wish to influence . "

National press coverage , the Confucius Institute ' teaching Mandarin , Chinese language teacher training , organizing Mandarin proficiency exam ; Chinese cinema , study advice , organize cultural exchange activities and friendship ' .

Meanwhile , blogger Paulo Nguyen Thanh said  Confucius Institute is one of the tools for Chinese ' dream represents hegemony ' .

The person who had ever set up businesses with ' commitment not to sell Chinese goods ' also added that China has spread its culture in Vietnam ' by way of a long movie .'

He said : " It is one of the express purposes of the hegemonic culture and entertainment . All are incorporated into the message that China wants to send to the people of Vietnam through which to preach about their culture . "

That is one purpose to express hegemonic culture and entertainment . All are incorporated into the message that China wants to send to the people of Vietnam through which to preach about their culture .
On the impact of China's soft power on Vietnam , who is considered the father of the theory of soft power , Professor Joseph Nye at Harvard University each identified with Vietnamese language VOA that ' Vietnam is affected by Chinese culture , especially Confucianism, in a long time ' .

‘ In addition , China is seeking to spread their ideology . The Chinese believe that the process of adaptation of the Communist Party in the enforcement economy is attractive markets for Vietnam ' , Mr Nye said .

According to Dr. Nha, the expansion of Chinese culture 'is not to the advantage of Vietnam ' .

He said : "China has expressed wish and soft power in the economy , and in my opinion , China has been successful . Goods of China and the rampant deficit of Vietnam is too large . So follow me as well as a dependency . Only when your balance is then truly shown his independence , their autonomy " .

In a post on his blog , blogger Nguyen Xuan Dien ,  official of Chinese - Nom  Institute in Hanoi , said that Vietnam 's leaders ' have a very limited understanding of Chinese culture ' .

To the Confucius Institute as existed in Vietnam requires leaders of thought and culture have a deep understanding , a strong field . If not , it will be a cultural invasion.
The researcher cultural of Vietnam - China writes : " The propaganda and pressure as well as the influence of Chinese culture on Vietnam is too strong . There are renovations or new construction which shows mark of China. There are a variety of temple restoration from South to North , decorated in the Chinese style . "

“To the Confucius Institute like that existed in Vietnam requires leaders of thought and culture have a deep understanding , a strong field . If not , it will be a cultural invasion , " Mr. Dien writes .

According to the Nhan Dan Daily newspaper of China , there are more than 400 Confucius Institutes Chinese- funded university located in the world , including the United States and many African countries .

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