CHINA TOPIX

China Pulls the Plug on ‘Confucius’ Deal with Toronto

Danielle Austria   |

Oct 25, 2014 05:39 AM EDT

The Chinese government has sought immediate termination of ties between the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and the Confucius Institute, noting the former’s failure to ‘fulfil [its] agreement’ on the matter. The move comes ahead of an impending decision to be made by the Canadian group next week.