Introduction Part I A Survey of Local Chinese Language Teaching in the United States 1 Issues on Chinese Language and Literacy Instruction in the United States2 Issues on Using English as the Medium Language on Instruction in Local Chinese Classes3 Representations of Culture in Chinese Language Textbooks for K16 Chinese Language Learners in the United States4 Global Competence, Common Core and World Languages: The Development of a Chinese Curriculum Companion to Support Standards for World LanguagesPart II Functions and Importance of Confucius Institutes in Local Chinese Language Teaching and Learning 5 Confucius Institutes Positive Effects on Native English Speakers6 The Role of Confucius Institutes in Chinese Heritage Language-Community Language HL-CL Schools: Stakeholders Views 7 Confucius Institute in Houston Independent School District: Confucius Institute and K12 Schools 8 Building a Sustainable Model for the K12 Chinese Language Program in the USSchool-University Partnerships in the Teaching of Mandarin Language in US Schools: The Case of Confucius Institute 9 Innovations in Promoting Business Chinese Language in the UK: The Case of the LSE Confucius Institute for Business London Index