NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news report.

2. Why did the Secretary of State make the request to the governors?

3. What are Confucius Institutes?

4. What is the Thousand Talents Plan?

5. What does the communist government pressure Chinese students studying in the U.S. to do?

6. What did a think tank controlled by the Chinese government determine about all 50 U.S. state governors?

7. How important do you think it is for our state and local leaders, as well as our education officials, to be aware of, and not participate in, questionable dealings with the Chinese government? Explain your answer.