Although the Chinese government asserted its position was to not pursue hegemony,
this research project seeks to argue otherwise. By examining the Confucius Institute, a
Chinese government-affiliated organization, responsible for promoting the Chinese
language and culture globally, and is among China’s most prominent organizations
engaging with cultural activities in other countries, this paper will show that the
Confucius Institute is not only an educational institute simply promoting Chinese
culture and language, but is also an organization that essentially aligns its operations
to further the Chinese government’s hegemonic goals.