Chinese scholars and professors teaching at Confucius Institutes across the United States on type J-1 visas have been requested to leave the country no later than June 30.

The Confucius Institute at Maryland

The mandate follows a U.S. Department of State announcement issued on May 17, the People's Daily reported.

U.S. authorities said they would not renew the Chinese visiting scholars' visas, and suggested those who wish to teach in the U.S. again fill out new applications for "proper visas."

The U.S. is also said to launch a new round of certification inspections and review the academic proficiency of the China state-funded language and culture institute.

The Confucius Institute Headquarters in China have contacted the deans of several U.S. universities which organize such cultural exchange programs, saying China respects U.S. law but would not wish to see the negative impact should the U.S. discontinue the link.

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