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DFARS 209.170-1 Definitions.

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This DFARS section defines two terms used in the DFARS: "Confucius Institute" and "institution of higher education." It matters to contractors because these definitions determine how the related DFARS restrictions apply to them.

Applies to: Contractors subject to DFARS 209.170

Key terms: Confucius Institute · Institution of higher education · Chinese International Education Foundation · Center for Language Exchange Cooperation

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As used in this section—

Confucius Institute means—

(1) Any program that receives funding or support from—

(i) The Chinese International Education Foundation; or

(ii) The Center for Language Exchange Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China; or

(2) Any cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the government of the People's Republic of China.

Institution of higher education has the meaning given in 20 U.S.C. 1002.

← 209.170-0 Scope. · 209.170-2 Restriction. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 209

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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