EACS

Call for papers: The fifth conference of the European Association for Asian Art and Archaeology (EAAA)

3rd Aug 2026

University of Vienna, Austria
29th Aug–2nd Sep 2027
Deadline: 22nd Sep 2026

The conference is jointly organized by the European Association for Asian Art and Archaeology (EAAA) and the Department of Art History at the University of Vienna.

Main aims of the 5th EAAA Conference:

To open a dialogue between scholars of Asian art and archaeology and to offer a platform for the presentation and discussion of recent research.
To highlight the significance of global research on Asian art and archaeology.
To provide a stage for research on the many collections of Asian art in Europe.
To reflect on the historical approach that has been prevalent in the field and to critically engage with existing art theories and methodologies.
To formulate new research vistas, approaches and methods in Asian art and archaeology.
Scholars from Europe and beyond are invited to submit proposals dealing with the art and archaeology of any region of Asia from the Asian Pacific to the eastern Mediterranean as well as transregional research.… Read more ⤻

Member’s Publication: Jamie J. Zhao and Hongwei Bao, eds.

3rd Aug 2026

Routledge Handbook of Chinese Gender & Sexuality, edited by Jamie J. Zhao and Hongwei Bao, 2026 by Routledge.

Routledge, 2026

We are excited to share the news that the Routledge Handbook of Chinese Gender and Sexuality now available in paperback and e-book. The Handbook offers a rich survey of topics concerning historical, modern and contemporary Chinese genders and sexualities. It is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date books on the topic. More information about the book: https://www.routledge.com/Routledge-Handbook-of-Chinese-Gender–Sexuality/Zhao-Bao/p/book/9781032227337

We hope that you find the Handbook useful for your research and teaching. Please also kindly consider ordering the books for your library.

Thank you and all the best,

Hongwei Bao and Jamie J. Zhao

This Handbook offers a rich survey of topics concerning historical, modern and contemporary Chinese genders and sexualities. Exploring gender and sexuality as key dimensions of China’s modernisation and globalisation, this Handbook effectively situates Chinese gender and sexuality in transnational and transcultural contexts.… Read more ⤻

International Workshop: Wild, Domesticated, and Displayed: Animals and Cultural Heritagization in Ethnic Areas of China

3rd Aug 2026

Hybrid: Paris, France | Zoom
28th May 2027

Deadline: 30th Oct 2026

Organized by Valentina Punzi (École pratique des hautes études/CRCAO) & Aurore Dumont (Université Paris Cité/CRCAO)
Through the history of the People’s Republic of China, the association between certain animal species and state-identified “ethnic minorities” (shaoshu minzu 少数民族) have been shaped by a combination of emic cultural symbolism, environmental factors, and socio-economic activities. Far from static, these associations have been evolving following the Chinese state’s governance and modernization policies across its ethnic borderlands and beyond. Indeed, over time, shifts in political agendas — including economic structures and more recently environmental policies and cultural heritage programs — have contributed to redefining the perception of the symbolic and practical roles that animals play in representing ethnic groups and their cultural practices. Granted a new agency, particular animals have become emblematic of certain ethnicities or territories, thus contributing significantly to the (de)construction of “cultural identities” and heritage narratives in contemporary China.… Read more ⤻

Member’s Publication: Giulia Falato and Renata Vinci, eds.

3rd Aug 2026

Youth in Chinese History: Educational Practices and Representations of Children and Young People Between Tradition and Modernity, edited by Giulia Falato and Renata Vinci, Routledge, 2026.

Routledge, 2026

Youth in Chinese History brings together a series of interdisciplinary studies exploring educational practices and representations of children and young people in China from the Tang dynasty (618–907) to the Republican period (1912–1949). Drawing on a wide range of textual, historical, visual, and pedagogical sources, the volume examines how concepts of childhood and youth were constructed, transmitted, and transformed across different historical periods and cultural contexts. Particular attention is devoted to the intersections between education, literature, religion, visual culture, and social change, offering new perspectives on the role of young people in Chinese history.
The volume is one of the main outcomes of the international research project Youth in Chinese History, coordinated by Giulia Falato and Renata Vinci and supported by the British Academy and the Leverhulme Trust.… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers: The 4th Biennial Conference Theorizing Sinophone Ecologies: Heterogeneity, Habitat, and the More-than-Human

22nd Jul 2026

The Society of Sinophone Studies (3S)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
28-29th May 2027
Deadline: 15th Sep 2026

The 4th biennial 3S conference titled “Theorizing Sinophone Ecologies” will convene at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It proposes a further reorientation of the field by thinking the Sinophone through the register of the ecological. The three previous 3S conferences have summoned “multisensory dissent,” “oceans and empires,” and the “engendering” of the Sinophone in order to expand the analytical scope of Sinophone studies beyond its founding coordinates. This conference further reorients the field’s intellectual genealogy by attending to habitat, to multispecies entanglement, and to the more-than-human world within which Sinitic-language communities have always dwelled.

From its inception, Sinophone studies has understood itself as a place-based practice. Shu-mei Shih’s insistence on the heterogeneity of Sinitic-language communities, and on their rootedness in the localities where they live rather than in an ancestral homeland, already carries an ecological intuition—languages and cultures take root, adapt, creolize, and sometimes wither in particular habitats.… Read more ⤻

Call for Applications: Predoctoral Scholar (m/f/d) “Scientific Empire: Infrastructure Control and Ideational Binding in China’s International Big Science Projects.”

1st Aug 2026

Berlin, Germany
Deadline: 31st Jul 2026

The Lise Meitner Research Group “China in the Global System of Science” in Berlin is seeking to appoint a Predoctoral Scholar (m/f/d)

–75% E13, 3 years with possible extension, starting October 15, 2026–

to join the research project “Scientific Empire: Infrastructure Control and Ideational Binding in China’s International Big Science Projects.”
The project is part of the Research Unit “Learning Empire: Autonomy, Dependence, and China’s Emerging Imperial Practices” (FOR 5913/1), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). More information: https://learning-empire.com/home/.

The project, hosted at the MPIWG, focuses on China’s emerging, internationally oriented, large-scale research infrastructures. We aim to map the landscape of such big science endeavors in contemporary China, explore how these projects have developed and are governed, how international cooperation operates in these sites of fundamental research, and how the status of such new scientific infrastructures—namely China’s growing centrality—is perceived globally.

Deadline: July 31, 2026
More Details: https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/news-events/career/opportunities… Read more ⤻

International Conference on Dunhuang Manuscripts Conservation and Cataloguing Process

13th Jun 2026

Paris, France
11-12th Jun 2026
Hybrid: BnF Richelieu | Online

We organize in the context of IDP (International Dunhuang Programme), the International Conference on Dunhuang manuscripts conservation and cataloguing process, in Paris, on June 11-12th 2026, at BnF Richelieu.

People can register for free to attend on-site or online the conference (June 11th whole day and 12th afternoon) :

https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/colloque-international-dunhuang-programme-tickets-1988766142067?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail

Link to the BnF page : https://www.bnf.fr/fr/agenda/colloque-international-dunhuang-programme-jour-1

There will also be direct via a Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V0Y0oz3DrY… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers: Special Issue in the Journal Global Media and China: “AI, Algorithmic Media, and Digital Governance: Power, Control, and Technological Transformation”

2nd Jun 2026

Deadline: 20th May 2026

The accelerating integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into digital infrastructures represents a profound transformation in contemporary media environments and governance systems. AI-driven platforms, algorithmic recommendation systems, and automated content moderation increasingly shape how information circulates, how public discourse is structured, and how political authority is exercised across different societies. These developments raise important questions about algorithmic governance, digital sovereignty, media regulation, and the broader political implications of AI-mediated communication.

This special issue seeks to advance interdisciplinary scholarship examining the evolving relationships between AI technologies, media systems, and governance practices. We welcome contributions that critically explore how algorithmic systems influence media production, platform governance, public communication, and political power across diverse institutional and geopolitical contexts.

We invite empirical, theoretical, and methodological contributions from scholars working in communication and media studies, political science, digital governance, sociology, science and technology studies, and related disciplines. Submissions may focus on China, or adopt comparative and transnational perspectives.… Read more ⤻

Member’s Publication: Shu-Li Wang

3rd Aug 2026

Shu-Li Wang, In Search of National Ancestors – Heritage, Identity and Placemaking in China, Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Cambridge University Press, 2025

This Element examines how international heritage discourses are internalized and reshaped in China, using the Yellow Emperor cults as a lens to explore broader themes of intangible heritage, religious resurgence, and identity construction. The central argument is that cultural heritage serves as a powerful tool for shaping new religious expressions and enabling Chinese localities to assert their uniqueness while redefining historical narratives. Through case studies of several localities across China, this research illustrates how these regions engage in heritage competition by branding themselves with Yellow Emperor culture to shape their identities. This study argues that the cult of the Yellow Emperor-a legendary figure-is empowered by nationalism, a local search for tradition and religious revivals, and is further amplified by international discourses that reinforce national identity through heritage-making. Together, these forces drive the resurgence of ancestral cults and contribute to cultural identity formation in contemporary China.… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers: The Twelfth International Conference on Sino-Korean Linguistics (ICSKL)

4th Jun 2026

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
9-10th Oct 2027
Deadline: 1st Aug 2026

The Organizing Committee of ICSKL-12 and Korean Studies at Ruhr University Bochum are pleased to announce that the next meeting of the International Conference on Sino-Korean Linguistics will be held 9-10 October 2027 at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany).

ICSKL-12 welcomes abstract submissions on all aspects of the historical interaction of Chinese and Korean languages and scripts. These topics include, but are not limited to, Sino-Korean phonology/lexicology/syntax, Korean textual materials related to Chinese language and linguistics, Chinese textual materials related to Korean language and linguistics, and language contact and borrowing between the two languages.

The official languages of the conference are English, Chinese, and Korean. Abstracts, papers, and oral presentations may be made in any one of these three languages. We encourage presenters, whenever possible, to use a different language for the written paper and the oral presentation in order to make their contributions accessible to those who do not know all three languages.… Read more ⤻

Announcement for expressions of interest: 1 Visiting Scholar position with a publication grant at the Marco Polo Centre for Global Europe-Asia Connections (MaP)

7th Jun 2026

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy
Deadline: 5th Jun 2026

The Marco Polo Centre for Global Europe-Asia Connections (MaP) at the Department of Asian and North African Studies (DSAAM), Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, is pleased to announce a call for expressions of interest for one Visiting Scholar position with a publication grant.

The selected candidate will receive a lump-sum grant of €4,000 to cover living expenses in Venice, along with an additional €6,000 to cover publication costs, including open-access fees. The book will be published in the Marco Polo book series by Venice University Press (Edizioni Ca’ Foscari, https://edizionicafoscari.unive.it/it/edizioni4/collane/marco-polo-research-centre/).

The deadline for applications is 5 June.

For further details, please refer to the attached document.

For any questions, please contact ricerca.dsaam@unive.it.

Download this announcement’s official PDF:

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Call for Papers for the “New Voices in the Study of Chinese Religions” SSCR session at the EACS biennial conference

23rd Jul 2026

Venice, Italy
22nd July 2026
Deadline: 15th Jun 2026

The Society for the Study of Chinese Religions (SSCR) is seeking speakers for its upcoming “New Voices in the Study of Chinese Religions” event at the 2026 European Association for Chinese Studies Biennial Conference, taking place on July 22 (19:00–20:45) at the conference venue in Venice, Italy.
This “New Voices” event will feature 10-minute talks by three junior scholars, followed by a Q&A discussion and a reception. The talks can be on any aspect of Chinese religions and should be delivered in English. Participation in this session will be in-person only. Junior scholars eligible to apply are PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and scholars not more than five years away from receiving their doctoral degree. Presenters will need to be members of the SSCR by the time of the conference (to join the SSCR, please visit https://chinesereligions.org/contact).

To apply, please send us the following:

  1. Name
  2. Institutional affiliation
  3. Email address
  4. Status (e.g.,
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20th Annual Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS) – “Denial, Exclusion, Absence: Exploring the Negative Space in Asia”

2nd Jun 2026

Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic.
20–21st Nov 2026
Deadline: 15th Jul 2026

The Department of Asian Studies welcomes contributions that engage with the conference theme from a variety of theoretical, methodological, and interdisciplinary perspectives, with a focus on the languages, cultures, societies, and histories of Asia and their diasporic manifestations.

The conference invites original research in anthropology, history, international relations, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, sociology, visual arts, and related fields in the humanities and social sciences.

We invite proposals in the following formats:
• individual papers
• organized panels
• research posters
• alternative formats (films, performances, artworks, poetry, etc.)
• student papers

The working language of the conference is English.

Abstract submission deadline: July 15, 2026

For further information regarding the conference theme, submission guidelines, venue, conference fee, and registration, please visit: acas.upol.cz

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: acas@upol.cz

We would be very grateful if you could share this call with colleagues and students who may be interested.… Read more ⤻

Fourth Prague Summer School of Chinese Poetry: Chinese-Language Poetry: Approaches and Renditions

3rd Aug 2026

Prague, Czech Republic
31st Aug-4th Sep 2026
Deadline: 31 May 2026

Registration is now open for the fourth Prague Summer School of Chinese Poetry: Chinese-Language Poetry: Approaches and Renditions, organized by the Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation International Sinological Center at Charles University,

Speakers

Joanna Krenz (Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza, Poznań)
Liao Hsien-hao 廖咸浩 (National Taiwan University)
Šárka Masárová (Universita Karlova, Praha):
Federico Picerni (Università di Bologna):
Andrea Riemenschnitter (Universität Zürich)
Yang Zhiyi (JWG Universität Frankurt am Main)

More information and online registration on the school’s website: https://cckisc.ff.cuni.cz/en/lecture-series/prague-summer-school-of-chinese-poetry-2026/
The application deadline is May 31, 2026. Notice of acceptance by June 15, 2026.

Download this announcement’s official PDF:

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CFP: China Workshop of the Iserlohner Kreis 2026 – „New directions and evolving approaches in Chinese Studies”

20th Jul 2026

Haus Villigst in Schwerte, Germany
18-19th Jul 2026

Deadline: 10th July

The “Iserlohner Kreis” is a loose circle of young social scientists working on China. Our annual workshop will be held from 18 to 19 July 2026 at Haus Villigst in Schwerte, Germany. This year, our discussion will centre on new directions and evolving approaches in Chinese Studies.

The workshop aims at young scholars looking to discuss their master’s theses, dissertations and habilitations as well as their completed or ongoing research projects, applications and academic articles in an informal setting. Beyond social science research on the Sinophone world, we also particularly welcome interdisciplinary work. Participants may present thematic trends and new findings from their own projects, their work on theoretical categorisations and practical methodology as well as related challenges. The workshop is intended as a platform for specific problems and receiving constructive peer feedback.
We are looking forward to a diverse range of contributions! To facilitate networking among young sinology scholars, participation without a presentation is also possible.… Read more ⤻

Call for Postdoctoral Scholar @MPIWG on “Tackling the Digital Gap between Asia and Europe”

2nd Jun 2026

Deadline: 31st May 2026

The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) in Berlin, Germany is calling for applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral Scholar position. We are looking for a scholar who is trained in history of science, STS, or historical studies, ideally with a regional focus on either East Asian or Europe, and is experienced in research material access, data collection, DH, and qualitative analysis to work on the project “Tackling the Digital Gap between Asia and Europe” under the EduTrack: Tracking Education Pathways and Social Policies research theme. Project link: https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/research/projects/edutrack-tracking-education-pathways-and-social-policies.

This project is dedicated to examining and comparing how European and East Asian countries possessing vast cultural heritage collections approach the digitization and accessibility of historical materials and how that would impact research conditions and quality in Europe and East Asia.

Please see the full job call on the MPIWG Career website: https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/news-events/career/opportunities, under heading: Postdoctoral Scholar (m/f/d) (“Tackling the Digital Gap between Asia and Europe”).… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers: Conference “China – Inner and Outer Perspectives: Challenges, Interactions and Prospects”

2nd Jun 2026

Sofia University, Bulgaria
6-7th Nov 2026
Deadline: 15th Jun 2026

The Department of Sinology at the Centre for Eastern Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” cordially invites you to participate in the jubilee academic conference marking the 35th Anniversary of the Sinology Programme

“CHINA – INNER AND OUTER PERSPECTIVES: CHALLENGES, INTERACTIONS AND PROSPECTS”

The conference will be held on 6 and 7 November 2026 at the Rectorate of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

The conference is funded by state budget resources allocated for research activities at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and participation is free of charge. The working languages of the conference will be Bulgarian, English and Chinese.

Conference website: https://sinology.uni-sofia.bg/en/conference-2026

To apply, please submit an abstract of your paper (up to 400 words) via the following online application form by 15 June: https://forms.gle/tYanveGXEc7Acrhw9

Confirmation of your participation will be sent by 15 July 2026.
The deadline for submission of full paper texts is 31 December 2026.… Read more ⤻

Online-Discussion: Global China Conversations #48 – Join us online!

2nd Jun 2026

?️ 7 May 2026
⏰ 11:00–12:00 (CEST)
? Online (Zoom, free with registration)

How did the Chinese Communist Party rise from revolutionary beginnings to shaping one of the world’s most powerful economies today? And how does it continue to steer China’s development under Xi Jinping?
This one-hour discussion brings together cutting-edge research and real-world perspectives—connecting history, politics, and economic transformation in China today. Expect short input talks, followed by an open discussion where you can join the conversation.
Ting Chen (Hong Kong Baptist University)
Felix Wemheuer (University of Cologne)

? Whether you’re working on China, teaching, studying, or just curious—this is a great chance to exchange ideas and ask questions.
? Register here and be part of the discussion:
https://www.kielinstitut.de/de/veranstaltungen/global-china-conversations/von-mao-bis-xi-wie-kam-die-kpch-an-die-macht-und-wie-praegt-sie-chinas-entwicklung/

China’s rise as a global economic and political power is closely linked to the evolving role of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in shaping development strategies and governance structures. As geopolitical tensions increase and China’s global footprint expands, understanding the institutional foundations of CCP rule is becoming increasingly relevant for policymakers and researchers alike.… Read more ⤻

Member’s Publication: Julie Yu-Wen Chen

3rd Aug 2026

Julie Yu-Wen Chen, Global Knowledge Production about China, Leiden University Press, 2026.

Leiden University Press, 2026

Julie Yu-Wen Chen’s new book Global Knowledge Production about China (Leiden University Press) illuminates how China-watching has evolved over the decades. China-watching is not the realm of intelligence agencies alone; diplomats, journalists, and scholars, among others, also play an important part. Although global attention has been focused on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, perhaps nowhere is there a greater potential for serious conflict between the major powers than in the Indo-Pacific. China-watching plays a vital role, yet until now, except for China-watchers themselves, there has been little appreciation of who is undertaking this work, why, where, and what shapes the perspectives of China-watchers and hence the information they present. Chen’s book will fill the gap. The book completely free to download online here: https://www.jstor.org/content/oa_book_monograph/jj.36512724

Julie Yu-Wen Chen (BA, National Taiwan University; MA, Leiden University; PhD, University of Konstanz) is Professor of Chinese Studies at Department of Cultures at the University of Helsinki in Finland and visiting professor at the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia, Mahidol University in Thailand.… Read more ⤻

Member’s Publication: Gotelind Müller

2nd Jun 2026

Gotelind Müller, “Patriotic Education Bases in China. Modes of Citizen Formation between Nationalism, Local Identities, and Tourism”, Heidelberg: Heidelberg Asian Studies Publishing, 2026.

Heidelberg Asian Studies Publishing, 2026

Heidelberg Asian Studies Publishing (HASP) Open Access publication: The ‘patriotic education campaign’ is the most long-standing of all campaigns in the history of the People’s Republic of China and is notable for the breadth of tools it applies. Among these, the system of so-called ‘patriotic education bases’, the number of which has increased massively, stands out in particular. These sites dot the whole country and are aimed at Chinese citizens of all ages.


This book is based on printed and visual materials collected over many years across China, and combines them with personal on-site observations. It explores systematically how narratives and framings have evolved over time, and where the interplay of narrative, visual, and material elements opens up possibilities for divergent readings.

Gotelind Müller-Saini is Full University Professor of Sinology at the Institute of Chinese Studies of Heidelberg University.… Read more ⤻

Call for Applications: The 7th (2026) Lo Chia-luen International Sinology Research Fellowship

2nd Jun 2026

National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Deadline: 15th May 2026

The Lo Chia-luen International Sinology Research Fellowship at National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan, invites outstanding MA and PhD students from around the world to undertake advanced research and participate in academic exchange in the field of Sinology.

The Fellowship seeks to connect Taiwan and broader Asian perspectives with global trends in Sinology, encouraging innovative and forward-looking research in the humanities and social sciences. Fellows will conduct research at NCCU, engage with faculty and students, and contribute to scholarly dialogue within Taiwan’s open and vibrant academic environment.

Fellowship Support:
l PhD Students: NT$50,000 per month
l MA Students: NT$30,000 per month
l Award Duration: 3-6 months
l Travel Grant: One round-trip economy-class airfare for overseas awardees

Number of Awards:
The number of fellowships awarded each year is subject to the quality of applications and the availability of funding.

Application Deadline:
May 15, 2026 (Taiwan Time, UTC+8)

Application forms, detailed regulations, and FAQs are available on the official website of the Lo Chia-luen International Sinology Chair: https://sinology.nccu.edu.tw/scholarship/2026application-announcement/… Read more ⤻

Conference – Cooperation with China: Developing Competences and Structures in European Higher Education

3rd Aug 2026

University of Würzburg, Germany
28–29th Sep 2026

Scientific cooperation between European universities and partners in the People’s Republic of China continues to play an important role across disciplines. At the same time, academic collaboration increasingly unfolds within a complex geopolitical and regulatory environment. Universities are expected to navigate evolving policy frameworks, heightened public scrutiny, and questions of institutional responsibility, while safeguarding academic freedom, research integrity and international openness.

Against this backdrop, the China Competence Centre of the University of Würzburg and the KoWinChi project (Interacting Competently with China in Science) — a joint programme of the University of Würzburg and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space — invite participants from across Europe to exchange experiences and reflect together on institutional approaches to cooperation with China.

Over the past two years, the KoWinChi project has worked closely with researchers and administrative staff at German universities to strengthen awareness, institutional sensitivity and informed engagement in academic cooperation with China.… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers: The 26th Biennial Conference of the European Association for Chinese Studies (EACS)

3rd Aug 2026

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy
21–25th Jul 2026
Registration deadline: 15th Jun 2026

Registration and payment for the 2026 Conference are now open to both EACS members and non-members at the following link:

https://memberdatabase.chinesestudies.eu/shop

The sole contact point for all requests is eacs2026@unive.it
Any inquiries regarding the Conference that are sent to other email addresses will not be taken into consideration.

In addition to paying the registration fees (the early-bird period ends on April 30, and regular registration closes on June 15), registered participants may also purchase a ticket for the Gala Dinner scheduled for July 24, 2026.

Here you find information on accommodation in Venice for the EACS Conference: Hotel list_suggestions.pdf, and Hotel list according to area.pdf. Also note: Accomodation_EACS Conference Venice 2026_special offer Residence Santa Marta.pdf

The conference is organized by the EACS in collaboration with the Department of Asian and North African Studies (DSAAM) at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.… Read more ⤻

CrossAsia Online-Survey: “Chinese Studies Research Conditions in Europe”

12th Mar 2026
Between research needs and access to resources - Getting an overview of the situation in different countries in Europe Deadline: 5th Sep 2021 Despite the growing importance of Asia-related expertise, European researchers and their communities often have only limited access to digital material published on Asian and international markets because researchers are comparatively small in number and dispersed over institutions, countries and regions. We at CrossAsia would like to check and underpin our assumption with this questionnaire on the research conditions and requirements in Chinese studies in different countries in Europe. Our goal - together with European

Vacant Position: Postdoctoral Lecturer (f/m/d)

16th Apr 2026

University of Göttingen, Germany
Deadline: 15th Apr 2026

At the University of Göttingen, effective September 1, 2026, the Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Lecturer (f/m/d)

The position is full-time (39.8 hours per week) and fixed-term for three years, with the possibility of an extension for an additional three years. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research on critical social and cultural debates and phenomena in the Chinese-speaking world over the past 20–30 years. Remuneration is according to pay scale group TV-L E13: in principle, the position is also suitable for part-time employment.

The position’s research profile should investigate critical debates on the massive transformations in the Chinese-speaking world, particularly since 1978. Special interest lies in expertise on related negotiation processes in the arts (e.g., literature, film), intellectual circles, social movements, journalism, or the new media. Applicants with additional transnational or global research experience are especially encouraged to apply.… Read more ⤻

Member’s Publication: Renata Vinci

3rd Aug 2026

Renata Vinci. Il sinologo che non c’era: Alla riscoperta delle opere di Giuseppe Barone (1861–1924).

Orientalia, 2025

Giuseppe Barone (1861–1924), a brilliant and versatile Neapolitan scholar, devoted himself to the study of Chinese civilisation, culture, and literature. Although he produced a remarkable body of essays and translations on China, his work has long remained largely overlooked within the historiography of Italian sinology. This volume brings together a selection of Barone’s writings, the result of extensive research conducted in Italian libraries and archives. By recovering and contextualising these largely forgotten texts, the book sheds new light on the early development of Chinese studies in Italy and highlights Barone’s original contribution to the interpretation and dissemination of Chinese literary and cultural traditions. Through a combination of essays and translations, the volume reconstructs the intellectual profile of a remarkable yet neglected figure, restoring Giuseppe Barone to his rightful place within the history of European sinology. The book will be of interest to scholars of Chinese studies, intellectual history, translation studies, and the history of sinology.… Read more ⤻

Member’s Publication: Adriana Iezzi (Ed.)

5th Mar 2026

Sounds of Ink / 水墨的声音, Luo Qi and 30 Years of Calligraphyism / 洛齐与书法主义30年

Bologna University Press, 2026

The volume documents and provides an in-depth analysis of the Chinese contemporary calligraphy exhibition entitled “Sounds of Ink: Luo Qi and 30 Years of Calligraphyism” (INKiostro di voci: Luo Qi e 30 anni di calligrafismo) held from October 12 to November 5, 2023, at the International Museum and Library of Music in Bologna. This exhibition brought an international experience to Bologna thanks to the incredible works – some exhibited as world premieres – of the master Luo Qi, one of the most important living Chinese calligraphers and professor at the Hangzhou China Academy of Art, the most prestigious in China.
The exhibition celebrated the 30th anniversary of the foundation of one of the main currents of contemporary Chinese calligraphy called “Calligraphyism”, of which Luo Qi is the founder. Through his revolutionary works, the artist aims to establish a genuine visual and sonic dialogue between his music-inspired calligraphy and the International Museum and Library of Music—a dialogue between the art of calligraphy and music, as well as between Eastern and Western cultures.… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers – The 5th AEEAO International Conference: A Decade Looking Toward East Asia: Continuities, Transformations, and New Approaches

5th Mar 2026

Barcelona, Spain
25-27th Jan 2027
Deadline: 21st Mar 2026

In 2026, the Spanish Association for East Asian Studies (AEEAO) marks its tenth anniversary—a decade during which East Asian Studies have gained increasing prominence amid a global context shaped by profound political, economic, social, cultural, and technological transformations. To commemorate this milestone, the 5th AEEAO Conference is conceived as a forum for scholarly exchange and collective reflection, aimed at reassessing how East Asia is studied today: from which theoretical and methodological standpoints, with what analytical tools, and in response to which research challenges—both present and future.

Since its foundation, AEEAO has fostered interdisciplinary approaches that bring together the humanities, the social sciences, linguistic and cultural studies, economics, international relations, translation, and intercultural mediation. The Conference invites participants to critically revisit the trajectories of these fields, identify emerging lines of inquiry, and debate the role of East Asia in the contemporary world, with due attention to the diversity and complexity of its societies.… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers – The China AG: Annual Conference of the China Workgroup 2026

16th Jun 2026

Würzburg, Germany
13-15th Jun 2026
Deadline: 10th Apr 2026

This year’s annual conference of the China Work Group (China AG) will be held on June 13–15, 2026, at the University of Wuerzburg (Germany) in cooperation with the Young Scholar Group of the German Association for Asian Studies (DGA).

Founded in 1992 as a work group for young researchers, the China AG aims to further exchanges between junior scholars from Sinology, Chinese studies, and related fields of research. The annual conferences promote the presentation of ongoing or recently finished research projects and discussions of current challenges and experiences with teaching. They provide a space for networking and informal exchange on research.

We ask junior scholars (starting from the BA level up to postdocs etc.) to submit title and abstract (200–250 words) of their presentations by April 10, 2026. Contributions on all academic topics relating to China are welcome, explicitly including interdisciplinary approaches. We also accept suggestions of desired topics for discussions concerning teaching methods.… Read more ⤻

13th Summer School in Chinese Linguistics

1st Aug 2026

27-31st Jul 2026
Stuttgart, Germany
Deadline: 25th Apr 2026

The 13th edition (2026) of the EACL Summer School in Chinese Linguistics will be held from July 27 – July 31, 2026 at the Linguistics Department of Stuttgart University, Keplerstraße 17, 70174 Stuttgart.
The goal of the summer school is to provide an opportunity for MA and PhD students affiliated to European universities to be exposed to areas in Chinese linguistics which might not be available in their home institution.
The 13th edition of the EACL Summer School offers the following four courses which will be of a duration of 1.5 hours; each course will be offered daily:

The Syntax-Semantics Interface of Modern Mandarin

Course on the Syntax-Semantics Interface of Modern Mandarin with special regard to expressions of scalarity, degree expressions, scalar focus particles such as ‘even’, ‘only’, one of the currently most discussed topics in Chinese theoretical linguistics. Additionally, desire predicates and temporal expressions will be at issue, thus combining issues in syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.… Read more ⤻

Call for Applications: PhD candidate with an interest in Daoism, Chinese intellectual history and commentarial tradition

9th Mar 2026

Hong Kong Baptist University
Deadline: 8th Mar 2026

Dr. Andrej Fech from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Hong Kong Baptist University invites applications for the position of PhD candidate with an interest in Daoism, Chinese intellectual history and commentarial tradition. The position is associated with the project “The Wenzi in Light of the Commentaries by Xu Lingfu and Du Daojian”, funded by a General Research Fund (GRF) grant (https://scholars.hkbu.edu.hk/en/projects/the-wenzi-in-light-of-the-commentaries-by-xu-lingfu-and-du-daojia/). The candidate will conduct research on Du Daojian’s commentary.
The candidate is expected to have Master’s and undergraduate degrees in Chinese studies or philosophy, good understanding of Daoist thought and excellent knowledge of English and modern and classical Chinese.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive scholarship for the entire duration of the studies. The position is to be filled by September 1st, 2026.
Please apply by submitting a cover letter, a CV, and two confidential reference letters by March 8th, 2026 to Dr.… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers: The 4th CCVA PhD Forum

11th Jul 2026

10th Jul 2026
School of Art, Birmingham City University, UK (in-person only)

Over the past nearly two decades, the Centre for Chinese Visual Arts (CCVA) at Birmingham City University has been dedicated to advancing new understandings and perspectives on Chinese contemporary art, design, and visual culture through interdisciplinary practices and theoretical inquiry. Starting from September 2025, CCVA is officially rebranded as the Centre for Contemporary Visual Arts Asia (CCVA Asia), expanding its research scope from China to encompass East and Southeast Asia while maintaining a sustained focus on core issues in Chinese visual culture.

As an annual parallel event to the long-standing CCVA Annual Conference, the PhD Forum was inaugurated in 2023 and has successfully held three editions annually. It has attracted a large number of PhD students and those who are newly awarded with doctorates from universities worldwide, from China, Europe and the UK. Unlike our themed annual conference, the PhD Forum breaks down disciplinary and geographical barriers to form a diverse exchange model of ‘theoretical discussion + practical cases’, with its core values manifested in three key aspects: it deepens research on Chinese contemporary visual culture by covering pivotal areas such as artistic practices in the digital age, cultural identity and memory, art ecology and industry, artistic expression of social issues, and interactions between education and policies; it builds an interdisciplinary dialogue platform that brings together researchers from art theory, media communication, folklore studies, gender studies, digital technology, and other fields; and it supports the academic growth of young scholars by providing a unique space for presenting research outcomes, exchanging ideas, and enhancing professional skills through panel discussions and expert feedback.… Read more ⤻

2 Postdoctoral Researchers (100%, E13 TV-L, 18 months) in History of Mathematical Sciences in Qing China

3rd Mar 2026

Deadline: 1st Mar 2026

The Chair for Sinology with a focus on the Intellectual and Cultural History of China — Institute for Near Eastern and East Asian Languages and Civilizations — at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany) invites applications for a position of a Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) with an interest in the global history of the mathematical sciences in China during the Qing dynasty.

The positions are associated with the interdisciplinary project “The Language of Algorithmic Mathematics” funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Although this project has a digital humanities component, we also welcome research that focuses on small corpora of texts or a specific mathematical domain. Together with the other project members the applicant will conduct research on the history of algorithmic mathematics in China in a global/transregional perspective and contribute to the following activities:

  • collaboration in preparing applications for third-party funding
  • contribute critical editions to a multilingual database of mathematical texts.

The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications:

  • a PhD in Chinese studies, mathematical sciences or computational linguistics,
  • a thorough understanding of mathematical concepts,
  • preferably research experience in China, Hong Kong and/or Taiwan,
  • experience in interdisciplinary and international research contexts,
  • excellent knowledge of working languages English and Chinese.
… Read more ⤻

PhD Student Position (65%, E13 TV-L, 3 years) in History of Mathematics in China

3rd Mar 2026

Deadline: 1st Mar 2026

The Chair for Sinology with a focus on the Intellectual and Cultural History of China — Institute for Near Eastern and East Asian Languages and Civilizations — at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany) invites applications for the position of a PhD student (f/m/d) with an interest in modern or contemporary history of the sciences in China, the transregional history of science, or the global history of mathematics.

The position is associated with the interdisciplinary project “The Language of Algorithmic Mathematics” funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Although this project has a digital humanities component and mathematics expressed in natural language, we also welcome research that focuses on small corpora of texts, specific mathematical domains, or the history of modern symbolic mathematics in China. Together with the other project members the applicant will conduct research on the history of mathematics in China in a global/transregional perspective and contribute to the following activities:

  • Coordination of research activities in the project (research seminar, fellow invitations)
  • support for the organization of conferences and project related publications

The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications:

  • a Master degree in Chinese studies, mathematical sciences or computational linguistics,
  • an understanding of mathematical concepts,
  • preferably research experience in China, Hong Kong and/or Taiwan,
  • experience in interdisciplinary and international academic contexts,
  • excellent knowledge of working languages English and Chinese.
… Read more ⤻

Exhibition – Reframing Silk: Giacomo Caneva’s Photographs of the 1859 Expedition to China

27th Apr 2026

The exhibition Reframing Silk: Giacomo Caneva’s Photographs of the 1859 Expedition to China (Obiettivo seta: La spedizione del 1859 in Cina nelle fotografie di Giacomo Caneva) opened on February 5, 2026, at the Museum of Oriental Art in Venice. The exhibition, which displays 32 original 1859 prints of landscapes and people in Calcutta, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Huzhou, has been promoted by the Department of Asian and North African Studies and the Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Veneto and was realized with the support of the European Union, the Confucius Institute at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and the MaP (Marco Polo Centre for Global Europe-Asia Connections).
The exhibition catalogue edited by Giulia Pra Floriani and Marta Boscolo Marchi is available in open access at: https://edizionicafoscari.it/en/edizioni4/libri/979-12-5742-012-3/… Read more ⤻

Call for Chapters for a collective monograph: Truths, Tensions, and Technologies in Asia

1st May 2026

Olomouc Asian Studies (OLAS), Vol. 6
Submission deadline: 30th Apr 2026
Publisher: Palacký University Olomouc

Type of publication: Open Access (DOI assigned to each chapter), Print on Demand
Language of publication: English
Fields of research: Humanities, Social Sciences, Asian Studies
Expected publication date: Fall 2027 (no publication fees)

This collective monograph focuses on Asian experiences with truths, tensions, and technologies. We invite contributions that explore these multifaceted experiences, using a variety of theoretical, methodological, and disciplinary approaches, with global engagements being a welcome perspective.

Some of the questions we encourage contributors to engage with are:
Truths: In a post-truth era where fake news is proliferating, how are truths produced, contested, and circulated in Asia and beyond? How do they manifest in different societal contexts?
Tensions: How do tensions unfold within Asia? How can they be mitigated or reduced?
Technologies: How do technologies bring certain truths to the fore and obscure others? What are the implications?

The volume follows up on the 19th Annual Conference on Asian Studies (acas.upol.cz)… Read more ⤻

9th edition of the Study Days on Chinese Linguistics (extended deadline) – Italian Association of Chinese Linguistics (AILC)

19th Jun 2026

17-18th Jun, 2026
Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Extended deadline: 13th Feb 2026

The Italian Institute of Oriental Studies Department at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, warmly invites both members and non-members of the Italian Association of Chinese Linguistics (AILC) to participate in the 9th edition of the Study Days on Chinese Linguistics. The conference will be hosted onsite in Rome from June 17th to June 18th, 2026.

Similar to past editions held in Venezia (2014), Milano (2015), Roma (2016), Napoli (2017), Milano (2018), Forlì (2021), Bergamo (2022), and Verona (2024), we welcome contributions (in English) for 20-minute presentations (followed by a 10-minute discussion) covering various aspects of Chinese linguistics, including, but not limited to:

  • Lexicon and semantics
  • Syntax and morphology
  • Historical linguistics
  • History of linguistics
  • Language teaching and language learning
  • Lexicology and lexicography

Abstracts must be submitted exclusively via the EasyAbs conference system, using the following link: https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/conference/AILC-9/

Abstracts (in English) should not exceed 500 words (excluding references) and should clearly outline the theoretical framework, research questions, methodology, primary findings, and conclusions.… Read more ⤻

Member’s publication: Maurizio Paolillo

3rd Aug 2026

Maurizio Paolillo (ed.), China and the West on the Silk Roads. Perceptions of the Other and Encounters from the Warring States to the Modern Era, Edizioni dell’Orso, Alessandria 2025.

Edizioni dell’Orso, Alessandria 2025

The term “Silk Road” (Seidenstrasse), coined by F. von Richtofen in the 19th century, refers to the network of land routes that, since ancient times, have facilitated not only the circulation of goods from one end of Eurasia to the other, but also, and above all, the movement of ideas. The need to refer to the “Silk Roads” in the plural has been repeatedly emphasised, including not only the continental routes but also the maritime routes that connected the southern coast of China with the Mediterranean.
The essays collected here, ranging from the Warring States period (4th century BCE) to the present day, present the often overlooked reality of contacts between China and the West from different angles: linguistic, literary, historical and religious.… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers: Young Scholars Forum at the 13th International Conference of the European Association for Chinese Linguistics

1st Mar 2026

Deadline: 28th Feb 2026

We would like to invite master’s students, doctoral candidates, and post-doctoral researchers (within 3 years of their PhD defense) to submit a paper to the Young Scholar’s Forum (YSF) at the 13th International Conference of the European Association for Chinese Linguistics (EACL-13) in Paris-Aubervilliers, Campus Condorcet (2-4 September 2026).

The YSF provides an inclusive platform for eligible participants to present ongoing research, discuss methodological challenges, connect with peers who share similar research interests, and enhance their international academic visibility. The forum aims to provide junior linguists with opportunities to present their work in a formal academic conference setting.

Each YSF session is assigned a senior researcher who serves as a mentor and high-quality papers will be invited to submit to a special issue/section, potentially alongside commentaries from the session researchers.

For more information, please visit https://eacl-13.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/20 or contact us at ysf-eacl-13@proton.me.… Read more ⤻

Call for Application: 2026 Summer School – Models of Dialectical Thought in Chinese and Asian Philosophy

20th Jan 2026

Ljubljana, Slovenia
4-7th Sep 2026
Deadline: 15th May 2026

The Department of Asian Studies at the Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana cordially invites PhD students and post-doctoral researchers to a summer school course on dialectical thought in Asian philosophies and cultures.

The summer school is based on the premise that dialectical thinking is essential for deepening the conceptual understanding of dynamic processes in reality and for fostering the development of human societies. These two aspects of dialectical development, the conceptual and the social, will be addressed and discussed through the lens of transcultural contrastive analyses focusing on Asian, particularly East Asian and European models of dialectical development respectively. Our focus on the East Asian region is well-justified, as all lecturers have specialized knowledge in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean philosophies, along with expertise in comparative philosophy.

September 4–7, 2026 Credit points: 5 ECTS Fields: Sinology, Japanology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Cultural Studies Institution: University of Ljubljana Faculty of Arts, Department of Asian Studies Duration (days): 4 Number of attendees: 30 Language: English

Lecturers

Professor Robin Wang, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
Professor Tzu-Chien Tho, University of Bristol
Professor David Bartosch, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai
Professor Jana S.… Read more ⤻

Scholarships for Master 1 and Master 2 students – Academic year 2026-2027

17th Jan 2026

Paris Graduate School of East Asian Studies
Deadline: 16th Jan 2026

The SMARTS-UP program of Université Paris Cité aims at promoting the internationalization of Master’s courses and attracting the best foreign students. For 2024-2025, grants of 10,000 € for M1 students, 8,000 € for M2 students, are available for incoming foreign students in the various Master programs. Candidates should submit their application online between the 1st of December 2024 and the 16th of January 2026 (12 am/noon, Central European Time).

Smarts up mobility program: https://mobility.smarts-up.fr
Master programs in Chinese studies at Université Paris Cité: https://cloud.u-paris.fr/s/GtttJpq9xA2Xmpk?dir=undefined&path=%2FMaster&openfile=772113394
Paris Graduate School of Asian Studies: https://u-paris.fr/lcao/en/education/graduate-school-of-east-asian-studies

Contact: Gilles Guiheux (gilles.guiheux@u-paris.fr)

Download this announcement’s official PDF:

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Call for Applications: Olympia Summer Academy 2026

20th Jul 2026

European Cultural Center of Delphi, Greece
14–19th Jul 2026
Deadline: 31st Jan 2026

Set in Delphi—one of the most iconic and inspiring landmarks of ancient Greece—the Academy combines rigorous academic training with an environment that encourages curiosity, dialogue, and bold thinking. Students engage with leading faculty, explore cutting-edge debates, and connect with peers from around the world.

The Olympia Summer Academy invites applications to its 24th edition, featuring two intensive courses:


· Global China

· Geopolitical Risk Analysis

Why Apply?
Join a vibrant international network of more than 1,550 “Olympians” from 70 countries who today excel in academia, public policy, business, and international affairs. Participants benefit from:

· faculty who are at the forefront of their fields;
· a student-centered, discussion-rich learning environment;
· an exceptional social and intellectual dynamic;
· the unique atmosphere of the Delphic landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that inspires reflection.

Full details can be found here:
https://olympiasummeracademy.org/academy/olympia-summer-academy-2026/

We encourage interested senior undergraduate, graduate, and early-career researchers to apply.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: One or more PhD positions in Arabic, English, Japanese, Latin and/or Sinology

27th Jan 2026

University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Deadline: 26th Jan 2026

Reference number PAR 2025/828

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

PhD position(s) in Arabic, English, Japanese, Latin and/or Sinology.
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The University actively works to ensure a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to our organization.

Visit this announcement’s official website to read the complete vacancy: External Link …… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers: Society for the Study of Early China 2026 Annual Conference

13th Mar 2026

Vancouver, B.C., Canada
12th Mar 2026
Deadline: 14th Jan 2026

The Society for the Study of Early China is pleased to announce its 2026 annual conference. The conference will take place on Thursday, 12 March 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. It will be held in conjunction with the Association for Asian Studies annual conference, but those who attend only the SSEC conference are not required to register for AAS. The SSEC conference is free and open to the public.

We invite proposals for presentations on all topics related to Early China (i.e., the Han dynasty and before). Presentations will be approximately 20 minutes in duration.

Proposals are due 14 January 2026.

Decisions will be announced by 21 January 2026.

Location: West Meeting Room 120, Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

To submit a proposal, send in a single document:

• Your name, institutional affiliation (e.g., “Department of Ancient History, Miskatonic University”), and formal title (e.g.,… Read more ⤻

Full Scholarship: Critical Approaches to the History of East and Southeast Asian Contributions in the British Screen Industry

14th Feb 2026

London, UK
Deadline: 13th Feb 2026

We encourage candidates who have knowledge and deep understanding of the ESEA community and their creative and cultural contributions in Britain, and those from non-traditional and under-represented backgrounds at doctoral level research.
You will be based in the Department of Cultural, Media and Creative Industries and supervised by Dr Wing-Fai Leung, Reader in Cultural and Media Industries, and Professor Jeanette Steemers, Professor of Culture, Media & Creative Industries.

King’s College London is offering a full scholarship for a UK-based PhD student for this project, ‘Critical Approaches to the History of East and Southeast Asian Contributions in the British Screen Industry’ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy/funding/critical-approaches-to-the-history-of-east-and-southeast-asian-contributions-in-the-british-screen-industry

Deadline for application is 13 February 2026.… Read more ⤻

Upcoming Conference: China Studies Between Worlds — Ten Years of Bridges, New Challenges 漢學跨越世界——十年搭橋，新的挑戰

30th Dec 2025

Hong Kong, PRC
12-14th Aug 2026

The World Association for Chinese Studies celebrates its 10th anniversary conference in Hong Kong — a city that embodies the “between worlds” at the heart of our theme. Over the past decade, our annual gatherings have built bridges between Chinese and international scholars, fostering critical exchange across disciplinary and cultural boundaries. As the global landscape grows more complex and dialogue more difficult, this work has become both harder and more necessary.

From Classical Studies to Contemporary Challenges: Literature, History, Philosophy, Economics, Technology, and Beyond 從古典研究到當代挑戰：文學、歷史、哲學、經濟、科技及其他領域

Date: August 12–14, 2026 會議時間：2026年8月12日至14日
Venue: The University of Hong Kong, School of Chinese 會議地點：香港大學中文學院

Registration 註冊網址: https://china-studies.com/2026/
General inquiries: wacs@china-studies.com

中文會議信息請見本帖第二部分。

Organizer: World Association for Chinese Studies e.V. (NGO/NPO)
Host: The University of Hong Kong, School of Chinese

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The World Association for Chinese Studies celebrates its 10th anniversary conference in Hong Kong — a city that embodies the “between worlds” at the heart of our theme.… Read more ⤻

Upcoming Summer School: The China School — China’s Hi-Tech Rise: Catching up amid Competition and Cooperation

1st Apr 2026

Milan, Shanghai, Shenzhen
14-28th Jul 2026
Deadline: 31st Mar 2026

The seventh edition of The China School offers a unique opportunity to step into the heart of innovation through an international learning platform that combines lectures with leading experts and an immersive experience in two cities that symbolize China’s hi-tech rise. Interacting with our speakers and visiting major corporations will give participants the chance to experience this transformation first-hand—an evolution redefining China’s future and reshaping global dynamics.

Organized by the Research Center on Contemporary China (CSCC) and the Graduate School of Management of Politecnico di Milano, The China School will take place in Milan, Shanghai, and Shenzhen from 14 to 28 July 2026. After three days in Milan, the group will travel to China for a full immersion in its innovation hubs.

To ensure a plurality of disciplinary and intellectual perspectives, The China School brings together scholars and policy experts from diverse backgrounds, including Economics, International Relations, and Political Science.… Read more ⤻

Upcoming Conference: Symposium of International Database Projects: Digitising the Links of Historical, Cultural, and Commercial Exchanges between East and West

30th Dec 2025

Kore University of Enna, Italy
18–19th Dec 2025

This two-day symposium forms part of the research project PRIN 2022PXTYCL “M.A.R.E.: Manuscripts and Books from Asia Reaching Europe. A semantically enhanced digital library mapping Asian books circulation along the Silk Maritime Routes”, coordinated by the University of Enna “Kore” in collaboration with the University of Pisa and the University of Salerno. The project is funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU (Mission 4, Component 1, CUP J53D23013450008).
The symposium brings together national and international scholars responsible for major digital projects devoted to databases primarily in Chinese and Latin, to the online dissemination of sources relating to interactions between China and Europe, as well as specialists in OCR technologies.

Schedule:
18 December — 15:00–18:30 (Rome time https://time.is/it/Rome), Auditorium Pettinato, Building D, University of Enna “Kore”, Department of Classical, Linguistic and Educational Studies (Enna, Italy).

19 December — 9:00–12:30 (Rome time https://time.is/it/Rome), Room 409, Building D, University of Enna “Kore”, Department of Classical, Linguistic and Educational Studies (Enna, Italy).… Read more ⤻

Call for Papers: Beyond Calligraphy: New Approaches in Contemporary Times

30th Dec 2025

    University of Bologna, Italy (in-person only)
    15-16th Oct 2026
    Deadline: 2nd Feb 2026

    Final Conference of the ERC “WRITE” project (University of Bologna, GA. 949645) and the 19th Annual Conference of the Centre for Contemporary Visual Arts Asia (Birmingham City University)

    Calligraphy (shufa 书法) has always been regarded as the ‘chief of all Chinese arts’ (Chiang 1973) and a central pillar of Chinese civilization. Writing Chinese characters by hand with a brush is an aesthetically appealing activity that lies at the heart of Chinese culture and national identity. As a means of representation of the universal dynamism, Calligraphy embodies the most important philosophical conceptions of the Chinese thought. It possesses the power to evoke natural forces, to assert and advance social and ideological values and to uphold individual artists’ creativity (Harrist and Fong 1999). Calligraphy has consistently contributed to the continuity of Chinese artistic and cultural tradition, and the emergence of innovative elements in its powerful and extremely coherent tradition has always been a perfect mirror reflecting cultural changes and an active agent in discourses about what constitute ‘Chinese culture’.… Read more ⤻

    Call for Applications: MA Chinese Studies at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Summer Term 2026

    16th Jan 2026

    Online Info Session: 16th Dec 2025

    FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany

    The Chair of Sinology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg invites applications for its two-year Master of Arts program Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus. This program is taught entirely in English and is designed to deepen your understanding of Chinese society, politics, history, and culture.

    • Optional Focus: You will combine Chinese Studies with a second discipline to suit your career goals. Options include Economics, Political Science, English and American Studies, and others.
    • Advanced Language Training: In addition to content courses on history, society, and politics, the curriculum includes dedicated modules to further enhance your Modern Standard Chinese language skills.

    Admission Requirements:

    • A bachelor’s degree in Chinese history, literature, politics, cultural studies, or a related field.
    • Proficiency in Modern Standard Chinese.
    • English language proficiency of at least level C1 (CEFR).

    Key Details:

    • Tuition: There are no tuition fees (only a standard semester contribution applies).
    • Start Date: Summer Term 2026 (April).
    … Read more ⤻

    8th International Symposium on Chinese Language and Discourse

    17th Jun 2026

    Madrid, Spain
    Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
    15-16th Jun 2026

    The ISCLD is a biennial international symposium that advances the exchange of scholarship and emphasizes an empirical orientation in functional discourse studies of the Chinese language, with participation from local and international scholars, not only from linguistics, but also related fields of communication, sociology, anthropology, education etc. with regards to the use of Chinese languages.

    Organizer: Center for East Asian Studies (CEAO), Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM)

    Location: Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain

    The 8th ISCLD comes to Spain with the theme “Topic-Comment in Chinese Language and Discourse Research: Insights and Applications”. The conference continues to focus on Chinese language and discourse but would also like to encourage researchers working on other areas previously not discussed in the past conferences, including minority languages related to Chinese, AI application, bi/multi-lingual and multicultural settings.

    Other themes

    • Chinese Language and AI
    • Chinese language and cognition
    • Chinese language and culture
    • Chinese language and education
    • Chinese language and ethnicity
    • Chinese language and society
    • Chinese language and interaction
    • Chinese language and its variations
    • Chinese language in bilingual settings
    • Chinese language in multilingual and multicultural settings

    Hosting this international conference in 2026 at the CEAO holds special significance for the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAO) at the Autonomous University of Madrid.… Read more ⤻

    Call for Papers: Études Chinoises, Special issue – Humans and nonhuman animals in China (ancient to contemporary times)

    16th Jan 2026

    Deadline: 15th Jan 2026

    Guest editors : Joachim Boittout (Université Paris Cité) and Christopher K. Tong (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

    While nonhuman animals have gained an increasingly noticeable place in the histories of the Western hemisphere and Asian countries over the past thirty years, China, in comparison, seems still underrepresented. This dynamic academic trend, following the already much-discussed “animal turn,” focuses on the multifarious realities of animal life in human narratives. Acknowledging the importance of groundbreaking works that explored, for instance, the religious significance and evolving meanings of some animals in cosmological and political representations, this special issue seeks to encompass the diversity of the approaches and the disciplines involved in historical investigations of past animal lives, their interactions with humans, and how they effected changes in human societies.

    This special issue of Études Chinoises welcomes contributions engaging with human–animal relations in the diversity of their historical dimensions, and encourages works that tackle the issues raised by the cohabitation of humans and non-humans in the Anthropocene.… Read more ⤻

    Utopias and Their Pursuit: A Comparative Study of the East and West 理想社會與其實踐：東西方歷史的跨文化對話

    26th Dec 2025

    Notre Dame Global Beijing, PRC
    20-22nd Dec 2025

    Major religions and spiritual traditions articulate their own visions of utopia, and these ideals have shaped the political and social foundations of their respective civilizations. This conference seeks to explore utopian ideals and their practical manifestations by bringing Chinese and Western thought and historical experience into dialogue. Topics include philosophical and theological accounts and critiques of utopia; policies and historical events inspired by utopian visions; and the ways utopian ideas continue to influence contemporary global discourse.

    Sponsored by University of Notre Dame (Franco Family Institute, Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion, the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, Notre Dame Global, the Medieval Institute)

    Download this announcement’s official PDF:

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    Call for Papers: Statistics, Politics and Policy: Special Issue: China – Politics and Policy

    2nd Jan 2026

    Deadline: 1st Jan 2026

    Whether it is the ongoing trade war between the US and the People’s Republic of China, geopolitical tensions and conflicts all over the world – including the Taiwan strait – or extreme weathers like heat waves currently occurring in many world regions: all of these issues have in common that nowadays there is no issue of global relevance in which China is not involved in one way or another. Today, China is still producing about one-third of global carbon emissions. However, China is also globally leading in the development, production, and establishment of climate-friendly technologies such as solar energy panels and electric vehicles. China is thus one of the key players in addressing humanity’s greatest challenge in the coming decades. Both reducing and addressing global warming. These and other issues of great topicality and global relevance are therefore the main focus of our special issue “China – Politics and Policy”.
    Statistics, Politics and Policy invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to the study of Chinese politics and policy.… Read more ⤻

    Call for Applications: 2026 Venice-Princeton Summer School with the two tracks in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese/Kanbun

    3rd Aug 2026

    Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy
    6th Jul – 7th Aug 2026
    Application Deadline: 15th Mar 2026

    The 2026 Venice-Princeton Summer School with its two tracks in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese/Kanbun is now open for applications. The Summer School runs for the five weeks from July 6 through August 7, 2026.

    In each track, the Summer School runs for 75 hours of language instruction, plus 16 hours of content lectures in Chinese and Japanese history, literature, and thought by faculty from Princeton University and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. Ca’ Foscari University will issue academic credit to all students who successfully complete the course. For a systematic and comprehensive introduction to either Classical Chinese or Classical Japanese/Kanbun, the Summer School is a globally unique program.

    Tuition is set at EUR 1,250. Housing is offered at EUR 700 in a double-occupancy room, EUR 800 in a mini-apartment (double occupancy with kitchen), and EUR 1,000 in a single-occupancy room.… Read more ⤻

    PhD-position in early modern history

    16th Dec 2025

    University of Cantabria, Spain
    Deadline: 15h Dec 2025

    The University of Cantabria is offering a fully funded four-year PhD-position in early modern history, linked to the national research project “Commercial and Religious Networks in the Iberian Asian Pacific (17th–18th Centuries)” (PID2024-160562NA-I00). The position is part of a global partnership between the University of Cantabria and the University of Macau, gaining experience in both European and Asian academic environments.

    The doctoral project will focus broadly on the interactions between merchants and missionaries operating within the Iberian monarchies in the Asian Pacific in the 17th and 18th centuries. The doctoral researcher will contribute directly to these aims by working on the reconstruction of Manila’s social and economic networks, analysing the circulation of people, capital, objects and information across the region, and helping to build a new biographical database of the diverse communities that inhabited Manila in the mid-eighteenth century.

    For further details, the official call can be found at this link:
    https://boc.cantabria.es/boces/verAnuncioAction.do?idAnuBlob=427073… Read more ⤻

    Member’s publication: Katherine Ngo & Kelly Ngo, eds.

    14th Dec 2025

    Katherine Ngo & Kelly Ngo, eds., Traditional Chinese Children’s Primers: A Sourcebook, Lever Press.

    Lever Press, 2025

    This Open Access book is the first anthology of traditional Chinese children’s textbooks in a European language. The selection of eleven primers, spanning over two thousand years of Chinese education history, remains well-known in East Asia and the global diaspora of Confucian heritage cultures. These texts represent an important genre of children’s literature and education materials that were employed to teach basic vocabulary, develop cultural literacy, and start students on their journey toward greater fortunes in the imperial examinations. This sourcebook covers texts from the second-century BCE to the late twentieth-century, and a range of subject areas, including etiquette instruction, literacy training, character education, and Confucian and Daoist thought. The Classic of Family Reverence (Xiaojing), for example, opens a window onto early Confucian thought in ancient China, while the Extended Wise Sayings (Zengguang xian wen) represents the eclectic worldviews and beliefs of the seventeenth century, and Lord Wenchang’s Essay on Quiet Merits (Wenchang dijun yinzhi wen) introduces readers to the tradition of popular morality books.… Read more ⤻

    Member’s publication: Lauren Walden

    3rd Aug 2026

    Walden, Lauren. Surrealism and the People’s Republic of China : From Mao to Now. Routledge, 2026.

    Routledge, 2026

    Chapter 4 ‘Chinese Surrealism in the 1980s’ is available open access and the introduction is available as a preview pdf. See here: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003382393/surrealism-people-republic-china-lauren-walden.

    The attached flyer contains further details and a discount code valid for both the hardback and ebook versions. Please do consider ordering a copy for your library.

    Lauren-Walden-9781003382393_GBPDownload
    … Read more ⤻

    Interdisciplinary Doctoral Symposium: ‘(In)visibility: seeing, making visible, keeping hidden’

    17th Apr 2026

    Venice, Italy
    14-16th Apr 2026
    Deadline: 1st Dec 2025

    Liu Bolin, World Cultures, 2019

    Organized by PhD students of the 40th doctoral programme in Asian and African Studies, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

    Accessing and producing knowledge is never neutral. From the erasure of certain voices in historical narratives to the strategic visibility of bodies, choices are constantly made about what can be seen and believed — and, consequently, what must remain hidden and invisible. Two main forces reflecting underlying hierarchies of power are at play: on the one hand, the partial and ideologically inflected nature of the sources; on the other hand, the situated position of the scholar. Crucially, they can result in the exclusion, marginalisation, misunderstanding or invisibilisation of voices endowed with less power, socially and/or historically.
    This symposium questions how presence and absence are constructed, how certain topics or agents are rendered peripheral, and how historiographical, disciplinary, ethical, methodological, but also institutional choices reinforce (or challenge) patterns of invisibilisation.… Read more ⤻

    Call for Papers: Workshop – Qing China in Global Perspectives

    7th Jun 2026

    UCL History Department, London, UK
    5-6th Jun 2026
    Deadline: 1st Dec 2025

    The Centre for Central and East Asian Studies, invites paper proposals for a two-day workshop on Qing China in Global Perspectives, to be held on 5–6 June 2026, hosted by the UCL History Department. Professor Cameron Campbell (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) will deliver the keynote lecture.

    We welcome contributions that combine historical evidence with analytical, quantitative, or comparative approaches to Qing China. Papers that connect Qing history to broader questions in political economy, development, and long-run institutional change are particularly encouraged.

    Possible themes include (but are not limited to):

    State capacity, taxation, and fiscal institutions in comparative perspective
    Market integration, trade networks, and factor mobility within and beyond the Qing empire
    Human capital, social mobility, and examination systems as mechanisms of selection and incentive
    The political economy of empire, governance, and public goods provision
    Qing borderlands, frontiers, and transnational entanglements (Tibetan Religion, Turkic sources)
    Circulation of goods, ideas, and technologies across Asia and beyond
    Methodological innovation, including the use of digital archives, quantitative analysis, and large language models

    The workshop is free of charge.… Read more ⤻

    Member’s publication: Borevskaia Nina

    3rd Aug 2026

    Luo Maodeng (罗懋登) The Epic Tale of Palace Eunuch San Bao Voyage to the Western Ocean, 三宝太监西洋记通俗演义, Borevskaia Nina (Transl.).

    Shans Publishing House, 2025

    In October 2025 the full Russian translation of the Chinese classical novel by Luo Maodeng （罗懋登） “The Epic Tale of Palace Eunuch San Bao Voyage to the Western Ocean (三宝太监西洋记通俗演义, for short “西洋记”, 1597) made by the EACS’ member Nina Borevskaia was published by Shans publishing house in Moscow in 3 volumes: each about 600 pages with almost 1000 comments and references, colourful illustrations and an appendix on Ming era army organization and arms. This travelogue describes Zheng He expeditions in the first half of the XVth century by combining the documentary notes and mythology. Not counting an English translation of the final fifteen chapters (Laurie Bonner-Nickless: To the Gates of Fengtu, 2017) which in fact describe only the voyage to the Other World, the novel as a full has never been translated into any language before now.… Read more ⤻

    19th Annual Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS)

    14th Dec 2025

    Hybrid | Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
    21–22nd Nov 2025

    You are cordially invited to attend the 19th Annual Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS) addressing the theme of “Truths, Tensions, Technologies” as online audience members. The participation is free of charge, but subject to registration.

    The conference is organized by the Department of Asian Studies at Palacký University Olomouc and takes place on November 21–22, 2025 in Olomouc, Czech Republic. All sessions (with the exception of Sessions 2D, 3D, and 7D) will be streamed via Zoom.

    The program of the conference is available here:
    https://kas.upol.cz/files/users/123/ACAS_PROGRAM_2025.pdf

    The Book of Abstracts is available here:
    https://kas.upol.cz/files/users/123/Conference_Guide_ACAS_2025.pdf

    The times provided are in CET (Central European Time, UTC +1, Prague).

    The online audience registration form is available here:
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVC2gUeR-q8ytD86J8qijtVVjO-SjS82outiRsPaWv511kJA/viewform

    Further information about the conference can be found at the conference website:
    https://acas.upol.cz/

    We are looking forward to your participation!… Read more ⤻

    European Association for Chinese Studies 50th Anniversary Event: The European Association for Chinese Studies and the Past, Present and Future of Chinese Studies in Europe

    17th Nov 2025

    Paris, France
    21st Nov 2025

    Venue

    Salle Françoise Héritier
    Institut des Civilisations du Collège de France
    52, rue du Cardinal Lemoine
    75005 Paris

    Program

    9.15-9.30

    Institutional Greetings

    Anne Cheng (Collège de France)
    Laura De Giorgi (EACS)

    9.30-11.00

    Session 1 EACS and Chinese Studies: History and Future
    Chair: Anne Cheng (Collège de France)
    Marianne Bastid-Bruguière (ASMP, EHESS), Reviving a Republic of Letters among sinologists in Europe:
    Kristofer Schipper and Yves Hervouet at work with friends and colleagues to establish the EACS in the 1970s.
    Mugur Zlotea (University of Bucharest), Chinese Studies in Romania after the fall of Communism.
    Bart Dessein (University of Ghent), Why the EACS matters.

    11.00 Coffee break

    11.30-13.00

    Old and New Challenges for Sinology
    Chair: Karine Chemla (CNRS)

    Hans van Ess (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich), Challenges for traditional approaches to Sinology in challenging times
    Olga Lomová (Charles University, Prague), Sinology between China and Europe in the time of artificial intelligence and global polarization
    Roel Sterckx (University of Cambridge), Sinology, a curriculum at a crossroads?… Read more ⤻

    Open for Registration: 18th CCVA Annual Conference ‘The Art of Chinese Social Media’

    29th Nov 2025

    Birmingham, UK
    27-28th Nov 2025

    Get ready to dive into the art world and visual culture of Chinese social media! Welcome to The Art of Chinese Social Media! Join us at the Birmingham School of Art for two days filled with insights, networking, and creativity. This conference seeks to explore the artistic strategies and visual cultures generated from Chinese social media to reflect broader sociopolitical dynamics in the context of Xi Jinping’s increasing digital censorship and control. How do platforms like Weibo, Douyin/TikTok, and WeChat construct new forms of artistic practice and cultural expression within the new age of ‘digital China’ and the deglobalising world? In what ways do contemporary artists and communities remediate social media to challenge power asymmetries, and foster digital democratisation through reclaiming agency and individual empowerment?

    The conference welcomes contributions that can develop disciplinary perspectives and critical inquiries on the art and aesthetics of Chinese social media in the fields of visual arts, digital media, design, performing arts, and cultural studies.… Read more ⤻

    International Workshop — Museums in Motion: New Frontiers in Chinese Museum Studies

    15th Nov 2025

    Arezzo, Italy
    13-14th Nov     2025
    Deadline: 10th Nov 2025

    Museums in Motion: New Frontiers in Chinese Museum Studies explores the dynamic transformations shaping China’s museum landscape in the twenty-first century. The international workshop brings together scholars, curators, and cultural practitioners to discuss how Chinese museums are reimagining history, identity, and global engagement through innovative curatorial strategies, digital experimentation, and cross-cultural exchange. Addressing urgent questions of heritage politics, sustainability, and soft power, Museums in Motion invites a critical rethinking of how museums in China are not merely preserving the past, but actively designing the futures of culture.

    Dates: 13–14 November 2025
    Format: Hybrid (Online & In-Person)
    Hosting University: University of Siena, Department of Philology and Literary Criticism – Arezzo Campus

    Venue: Logge del Grano Hall, Piazzetta Logge del Grano 5, 52100 Arezzo, Italy

    Organising Committee: Ornella De Nigris (Siena University), Sofia Bollo (University of Zurich), Cangbai Wang (University of Westminster)


    Registration for auditors is open until 10 November
    Please register here: https://forms.gle/grRXJ1EgbWCRDiA29… Read more ⤻

    Call for Contributions: Special Issue of The Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia

    1st Dec 2025

    Deadline: 30th Nov 2025

    The Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia is pleased to invite submissions for our upcoming special issue: “Living with ChatGPT: Social, Psychological, and Economic Impacts of Generative AI in East Asia”, Guest Editors are Dr. Weiwen Yu & Dr. Chun Shao.

    This special issue moves beyond technical assessments and policy analyses to foreground the lived experiences of AI in East Asia. We welcome interdisciplinary contributions that examine how generative AI technologies both shape—and are shaped by—the cultural norms, economic realities, and psychological landscapes of the region.

    The JCEA invites conceptual, methodological, and empirical studies on topics including (but not limited to):

    • AI tools in education: opportunities, academic integrity, evolving pedagogy
    • Generative AI in creative industries: literature, art, film, fan culture
    • Language, translation, and cultural nuance in AI-generated content
    • Economic implications: automation, gig work, productivity, deskilling
    • AI and emotional labor: companionship, counseling, social bots
    • Public perceptions, moral panics, and regulatory debates
    • Everyday resistance, adaptation, and creative appropriation of AI tools
    • Cross-societal variations in adoption, perception, and use of generative AI in East Asia

    ?… Read more ⤻

    Call for Papers – Rethinking Comparison in Sinology

    28th Oct 2025

    Valletta, Malta
    4-6th Nov 2026

    Deadline: 28th Feb 2026

    The Department of Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Malta, with the support of the Confucius Institute at the University of Malta, is pleased to announce the second edition of the Chinese Studies Conference in Malta. Following the success of our 2023 gathering, we once again invite scholars from around the world to join us in Malta to engage with one of the most enduring and foundational questions in Sinology: comparison.

    From its earliest formulations, Sinology has been shaped by comparative frameworks, for instance, through the application of Greco-Latin linguistic models to Chinese, and the use of Western aesthetic values to interpret Chinese art. Similarly, from at least the late Ming and Qing dynasties onward, Chinese intellectuals also engaged in cross-cultural comparison, seeking to “open their eyes to the world” and to assimilate Western knowledge. This phenomenon may also be understood from a cognitive perspective: we make sense of the unfamiliar by relating it to what we already know.… Read more ⤻

    Call for papers – International Conference: Teaching Chinese Language and Translation to/from Chinese at a Crossroad

    18th Mar 2026

    Mons, Belgium
    16–17th Mar 2026
    Deadline: 28th Nov 2025

    To mark the tenth anniversary of the inclusion of Chinese as a main language in the curriculum at the University of Mons, the ChinEAsT laboratory of the Faculty of Translation and Interpretation – School of International Interpreters (FTI-EII) at the University of Mons is pleased to announce the organization of an international conference dedicated Chinese language teaching and related issues in the field of translation.

    This scientific event aims to provide a space for reflection and dialogue on the theoretical, methodological, and practical issues involved in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and translating to and from Chinese.

    Chinese language has always held a special place at the FTI-EII. It was first taught there 40 years ago by Zhang Guoxian, the founder of the former Chinese Language and Culture Department (now ChinEAsT), a pioneer in Chinese language teaching in French-speaking Belgium, as well as the founder of the Belgium-China Association and the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.… Read more ⤻

    Online Course – Worldmodels & Ontologies: Visions of Reality in Chinese Thought (Fall 2025)

    19th Dec 2025

    16th Oct—18th Dec 2025

    We are pleased to announce the online course “Worldmodels & Ontologies: Visions of Reality in Chinese Thought”, running from Thursday, 16 October to Thursday, 18 December 2025. This seminar is designed in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Zurich, the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, and National Chengchi University (NCCU).
    The course will be held weekly on Thursdays from 8:00–10:00 CET, with two block seminars on Saturdays: 29 November and 13 December (10:00–12:00 and 12:00–14:00 CET).

    Please note that the course schedule is given in Central European Time (CET). There will be a transition from summer time (CEST) to winter time (CET) on 26 October (after the first two sessions of the course), which may affect the time difference between your local zone and the session time—please plan accordingly.

    This advanced seminar brings together a cohort of leading international specialists in Chinese philosophy and intellectual history. Sessions cover a wide range of materials—from excavated manuscripts, classical philosophical texts, and mathematical treatises to texts from the Buddhist, Xuanxue, and Neo-Confucian traditions—with contributions by a distinguished group of scholars.… Read more ⤻

    International conference: Teaching, Identity, and Language Policies and Planning through the lens of huawen jiaoyu / zhongwen xuexiao

    18th Jan 2026

    Bergamo, Italy
    15-17th Jan 2026
    Deadline: 15th Oct 2025

    Building on the research undertaken by the members of the PRIN PNRR ECCO-Italy (Education of Children of Chinese Origin in Italy), this conference seeks to provide a scholarly platform for the exchange and ideas and critical discussion among researchers engaged in the study of issues related to international Chinese language and culture education. Particular attention will be devoted to Chinese as heritage language, and to issues related to Chinese migration in Europe. The ECCO-Italy research group—comprising the University of Bergamo, the University of Bologna, the University of Florence, and the University for Foreigners of Siena—has explored, and intends to further investigate in the immediate future—questions concerning huawen jiaoyu 华文教育 or zhongwen xuexiao 中文学校, here conceptualized as heritage language schools (HLS), along three principal interconnected axes: The methodologies and practices of teaching Chinese as a heritage language, identity formation and negotiation and Linguistic policies, landscape, and planning (LPLP).… Read more ⤻

    Grant Scholarship Ph.D. Student Recruitment – “1980: The Global Electoral Moment, China and Beyond”

    16th Nov 2025

    Nanyang Technological University, Sinapore
    Deadline: 15th Nov 2025

    We are looking for a motivated and talented scholar who wants to pursue a Ph.D. within the areas of political theory and intellectual history.

    This individual will work within the Project “1980: The Global Electoral Moment, China and Beyond” with the Principal Investigator, Nanyang Assistant Professor Simon Sihang Luo, at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Situated at the intersection of political theory, history, and area studies, this project investigates the lived experience of electoral reform, with particular attention to its affective and imaginative dimensions—promise, excitement, and frustration—in 1980s China and in comparative contexts. Normatively, the project opens new dimensions to understanding important themes, institutions, and concepts in political theory, such as elections, democratization, and mass participation.

    The successful candidate will contribute to archival collection, material analysis, and the production of research publications. Active participation in departmental events is also expected.

    Pre-requisites:
    • A good Master’s and a 2 nd Class Upper Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or a related field.… Read more ⤻

    EACS Early Career Scholar Award 2026

    26th Jul 2026

    Deadline: 1st Mar 2026

    The Board of the European Association for Chinese Studies is pleased to announce again the EACS Early Career Scholar Award (formerly Young Scholar Award). The purpose of this award is to encourage research in Chinese studies among young scholars, especially, but not exclusively, scholars studying and working at European institutions.

    The Early Career Scholar Award is made possible through the generous support by the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange. It was first awarded during the 2004 EACS biennial conference in Heidelberg. Many papers submitted by shortlisted candidates in previous competitions have now appeared as peer-reviewed publications. The next ECSA will be announced at the 26th Biennial Conference of the EACS in Venice, Italy, 20-25 July 2026.

    Eligibility: Early Career Scholar Award (formerly Young Scholar Award)

    Candidates for the ECSA (formerly YSA) should be PhD students working towards their degree or PhD holders who have obtained their degree no more than 10 years prior to the year of the EACS conference AND their rank of academic employment should be below that of Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer (i.e.… Read more ⤻

    Vacant Position – Endowed Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture

    8th Oct 2025

    University of Toronto
    Deadline: 7th Oct 2025

    Associate Prof/Prof – Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture

    The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Chinese Thought and Culture. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will also be eligible to be named the Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture. This endowed chair appointment would be for a five-year term and is renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Department of East Asian Studies, the Department of Philosophy, or the Department for the Study of Religion (or hold a joint appointment in two of the three units).

    Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in East Asian Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a closely related field, and have demonstrated an exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching, with experience in research supervision.… Read more ⤻

    Call for Papers: The Association of Chinese and Comparative Literature 2026 Biennial Conference

    27th Jun 2026

    National University of Singapore
    25-26th Jun 2026
    Deadline: 15th Oct 2025

    Location: National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore, 119260
    Co-organized by the Association of Chinese and Comparative Literature and the Department of Chinese Studies at the National University of Singapore. The conference is also cosponsored by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at George Mason University.

    Conference Theme: Humanities in Uncertain Times

    What is the role of the humanities in a time of global uncertainty? In a time when the values that once underpinned humanistic inquiry are under pressure, we ask: How do artistic practice and criticism address, resist, or reflect the structures of uncertainty — sociopolitical, environmental, epistemological — that now define our age? What new forms might they take? How have Chinese and Sinophone cultural traditions responded to moments of crisis in the past, and what can they offer us today? The ACCL 2026 conference offers an opportune moment for scholars of Chinese and Comparative Literature to critically examine the evolving place of the humanities and reimagine their relevance, purpose, and methods in an increasingly precarious world.… Read more ⤻

    Call for Applications: EACS Autumn School “字 and the Search for Universalism”

    17th Nov 2025

    Nürnberg, Germany
    14-16th Nov 2025
    Extended Deadline: 27th Jul 2025

    The history of the Sinograph (zi 字) goes well beyond the confines of China proper. Its geographic and technological movements exceed the limits of the Sinosphere and have been directed towards other linguistic and medial spheres—in some cases, even the entire world. In modern times, such efforts have become entangled with political agendas of national unification. In premodern East Asia, however, Chinese, as a scripta franca, transcended linguistic boundaries both within a diverse empire and across the region. Its dominance was continually challenged by other languages (i.e., Sanskrit, Sogdian, Manchu) and by advocates and critics of multilingualism. Debates over whether to use Literary Chinese in language contact situations, to numerically “unicode” Chinese characters, to devise mechanical systems for typesetting, to apply Chinese as a common scholarly written language, or, conversely, to replace it with an international language (and/or to abandon it altogether), suggest that the past and present of the Sinograph remained strikingly relevant to the search for standards and universalisms.… Read more ⤻

    Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Position in the Social History of Material Infrastructures

    1st Aug 2025

    Leuven, Belgium
    Deadline: 31st Jul 2025

    The Early Modern History Research Group and KU Leuven offer an environment where intellectual creativity and independence thrive. We promote the lively exchange of ideas, and provide strong intellectual, moral, and logistical support to our PhD students, postdocs, and other collaborators.​

    Visit the official website to read the complete announcement: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60497246?lang=en

    Come join our multi-disciplinary team https://www.infrastructurelives.eu/team-members/… Read more ⤻

    Workshop – Re-Visualizing “The West”: Geo-Literary Images of Europe in Contemporary Sinophone Writings

    29th Jun 2025

    Milan, Italy
    20–21st Jun 2025

    We are pleased to announce a two-day international workshop that will bring together scholars from Europe, the US, and Asia to examine representations of Europe in contemporary Sinophone writings. Particular attention will be paid to geo-literary imaginaries, intertextual strategies, and questions of translation and translingual practice.

    The event is convened by Simona Gallo (University of Milan), in collaboration with Giacomo Zanolin (University of Genoa) and Faye Qiyu Lu (UCLA / University of Milan), and will take place in person at the University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7.

    Speakers include (see full program attached):

    David Der-wei Wang, Harvard University
    Carlos Rojas, Duke University
    Andrea Bachner, Cornell University
    Heather Inwood, University of Cambridge
    Cosima Bruno, SOAS University of London
    Howard Chiang, University of California, Santa Barbara
    Nicolai Volland, Penn State University
    Justyna Jaguścik, University of Bern
    Astrid Møller-Olsen, University of Copenhagen
    Zhiyi Yang, University of Frankfurt
    Chris Song, University of Toronto
    Lucas Klein, Arizona State University
    Rebecca Ehrenwirth, University of Applied Sciences / SDI Munich
    Faye Qiyu Lu, University of California, Los Angeles
    Giacomo Zanolin, University of Genoa

    We warmly welcome your attendance and participation!… Read more ⤻

    Specialist Course ‘50 Years of EU-China Relations’ Organized by the ‘EACS’ in collaboration with the Horizon Europe Project ‘ReConnect China’

    12th Sep 2025

    Ghent, Belgium
    9-11th Sep 2025
    Apply before: 10th Aug 2025

    On behalf of the organizing committee headed by Prof. dr. Laura De Giorgi, President of EACS and Prof. dr. Bart Dessein, scientific coordinator of the ‘ReConnect China’ project, we are happy to invite applications of PhD students and junior post-docs (maximum 2 years post-doc experience) to participate in the Specialist Course ’50 Years of EU-China Relations’.

    Venue: Conference Centre ‘De Abt’, Lange Kruisstraat 4, 9000 Gent, Belgium (https://www.deabt.gent/)

    Marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China, this ‘Specialist Course’ will assess the history and trajectory of these relations in the fields of economy, politics, cultural diplomacy, scientific collaboration, and the importance in these fields of the presence of overseas Chinese in the European Union. Lectures on each of the topics will be conducted by a leading academic in the field. The objective of the Specialist Course is also to, apart from assessing these different domains in their historical and future perspectives separately, foster cross-disciplinary understanding.… Read more ⤻

    Workshop: Discursive and Non-Discursive Reasoning in Chinese Philosophy

    14th Jul 2025

    University of Zurich, Switzerland
    Hybrid format
    11–13th Jul 2025

    The workshop will explore various modes of reasoning in Chinese philosophical traditions.
    Online attendance is possible.
    For registration, please visit: www.aoi.uzh.ch/registration
    This workshop explores how processes of thinking and reasoning are reflected in traditional Chinese philosophy — including forms that are not easily captured by formal or discursive logic. One avenue we pursue is the connection between vision and thought as developed in Chinese philosophical traditions. While the metaphor of vision in the European context often represents intellectual clarity or timeless truths, Chinese philosophical texts engage vision differently: as a means of attending to change, process, and the situatedness of the observer. The workshop brings together perspectives from Chinese philosophy, Buddhist studies, and related fields to examine how distinctions between discursive and non-discursive modes of thought are articulated — or problematized — in Chinese traditions, and how these approaches may offer alternative ways of understanding reasoning itself.… Read more ⤻

    Member’s Publication: Taru Salmenkari

    29th Jun 2026

    Salmenkari, T. 2025, Global Ideas, Local Adaptations: Chinese Activism and the Will to Make Civil Society, Edward Elgar.

    Edward Elgar, 2025

    Exploring the boundaries, fringes, and inner workings of civil society, Taru Salmenkari investigates local forms of political agency in China in light of the globalization of political values, practices, and institutions. She provides a theoretical framework for globalization, examining new forms of governance emerging with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and how these have reconfigured social power in China.

    This topical book outlines how civil society has been promoted globally since the 1980s, as NGOs advance development cooperation, democratization, and neoliberal third-sector service production. Salmenkari studies the outcomes of these processes in China, where civil society promotion met strong localizing forces rising from NGO activists” own values, governmental regulation, and local society. Evaluating various forms of Chinese self-organizing, she discusses the social omissions of Chinese environmental NGO agendas, Confucian ties in global translations, gay self-organizing, and the idea and practice of Minjian.… Read more ⤻

    Call for Papers: 2/25 | DIVE-IN an international journal in diversity and inclusion

    21st Aug 2025

    Deadline: 20th Aug 2025

    The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Starting from the legacy of this conflict, we shall devote the tenth Issue of DIVE-IN to historical narratives, memories and literary representations of war and violence in a feminine perspective by taking as a focus East and South East Asia in the contemporary era. Countries in this part of the world have in various ways intercepted Western trajectories as sites of war involving Europe and US. They have also experienced (de-)colonization, both as objects and subjects of foreign domination. The Issue will, thus, present itself as an occasion to integrate the area perspective into a global reflection by extending to literary, cultural and historical studies.

    https://dive-in.unibo.it/announcement/view/715

    The present Issue aims to enrich the historical narratives of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and other countries, which are more often represented as dense with political and economic events, but not as equally rich in terms of social and cultural insights.… Read more ⤻

    Member’s Publication: Béatrice L’Haridon, Grégoire Espesset

    29th Jun 2026

    Lives and Power. Biographical Writing in Sima Qian’s Work and Beyond, in Ancient China and Rome, Coédition Hémisphères/Maisonneuve & Larose, 2025

    Coédition Hémisphères/Maisonneuve & Larose, 2025

    In this volume derived from an international symposium held at the Collège de France in Paris in 2022, a panel of European, North-American, and East Asian scholars reflects on the biographical and autobiographical genres in the ancient East Asian and Mediterranean worlds. The twelve collected essays trace the sociopolitical conditions of emergence and production of both genres, analyze their various narrative functions and delineate their historical evolution.

    https://www.hemisphereseditions.com/lives-and-power-vies-et-pouvoir
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    Call for Papers – Upcoming Conference: Asian Languages in the History of Lexicography

    26th Mar 2026

    Montpellier, France
    23-25th Mar 2026
    Montpellier University Paul Valéry
    Deadline: 15th Oct 2025

    Organized within the framework of the Chedil research project, funded by the French Research Agency (ANR-23-CE27-0008; https://chedil.hypotheses.org/), this conference invites submissions exploring the history of lexicography, particularly dictionaries involving Asian languages. We also welcome submissions on critical editions of linguistic manuscripts and on the contribution of digital humanities.

    For the full call for papers, submission guidelines, and practical information, please visit the conference website: chedil-alhl.sciencesconf.org… Read more ⤻

    Conference “History of South China: Sources, Methods and New Approaches”

    5th Jul 2025

    Oxford, UK
    4th Jul 2025

    One-day “History of South China: Sources, Methods and New Approaches” conference, to be held at the Research Centre in Christ Church College, University of Oxford, on July 4th, 2025, in-person only.

    For more details and registration, please see the conference website: https://sites.google.com/view/history-of-south-china/.

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    Vacant Position: Full-time tenure track professor in Chinese Studies

    16th Sep 2025

    Leuven, Belgium
    Deadline: 15th Sep 2025

    The University of Leuven (Belgium) has a vacancy for a full-time tenure track professor in Chinese Studies with proven expertise in the field of Chinese thought. Candidates should hold a PhD in Chinese Studies/Sinology or in a specific discipline, with a dissertation focused on China. Candidates are also required to have excellent teaching skills and a strong and validated international academic portfolio with highly regarded publications. The full job description and application details can be found on the following webpage:
    https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60480380?lang=en
    The deadline for application is 15 September 2025.… Read more ⤻

    Vacant Position: Post-doc China/East-Asia at the Institut Français de Recherche sur l’Asie de l’Est

    3rd Jul 2025

    Paris, France
    Deadline: 1st Jul 2025

    The Institut Français de Recherche sur l’Asie de l’Est (IFRAE/UMR 8043) is recruiting a post-doctoral researcher in anthropology or history, specializing in Chinese, Japanese or Korean studies, for a 24-month period as part of the ANR-DFG project “Knowing Hands. Chinese Hand-memory Techniques & Handy Knowledge in Situ, Comparison, and Contact” (2025-2028).
    Information and application procedure are available on the CNRS employment portal:
    https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR8043-STEHOM-003/Default.aspx… Read more ⤻

    Member’s Publication: Lingjie Ji

    29th Jun 2026

    Lingjie Ji, Chinese Literature in English Sinology: Cultural Translation of Literary Knowledge, 1807-1901, Edinburgh University Press

    In this book, I explore the fascinating Sino-British literary exchanges of the nineteenth century, highlighting how Chinese literature was understood as a knowledge category in the Anglophone world. I also discuss the significance of literary knowledge in cultural history.
    https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-chinese-literature-in-english-sinology.html
    https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9781399538893/html?lang=en&srsltid=AfmBOoqDV_z1Tl9UBgDphNCVS8tiYquiwjukZAye6ABggs9bHAf_pnFP

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    The 3rd CCVA PhD Forum 2025

    28th Jun 2025

    27th Jun 2025
    Birmingham, UK

    The 3rd CCVA PhD Forum will be held on 27th June, and it is open for registration. For the full forum programme please see below.
    The 3rd CCVA PhD Forum 2025 opens for registrationIn response to the increase of doctoral projects in the field of Chinese arts, design, media, and visual culture, the CCVA PhD Forum is designed as a UK-wide platform to support PhD students further, enhance intellectual exchanges of ideas and critical debates, expand the participation of young generation scholars, and celebrate our achievement of up-to-date doctoral research. As a summer event to complement our winter conference, the CCVA PhD Forum aims to provide a unique space for all students within and beyond the UK, who are conducting doctoral research, new PhDs (awarded within 12 months), as well as for supervisors, advisors, and examiners, and those who are interested in pursuing a PhD in the future, to share, debate and innovate.… Read more ⤻

    Call for Applications: Göttingen Visiting Fellowship (Fall 2025)

    11th Jun 2025

    Georg-August-University, Germany
    Deadline: 10th Jun 2025

    Against a backdrop of global political power shifts and faced with the environmental crisis and social injustice, the Joint Center for Advanced Studies “Worldmaking from a Global Perspective: A Dialogue with China” explores existing notions of “world” and approaches to worldmaking from transnational and transcultural perspectives. The Center is jointly organized by researchers at universities in Göttingen, Heidelberg, Munich, and Würzburg. It is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Within the framework of the Center, the project “Conceptions of World Order and Their Social Carrier Groups” is located at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (PI: Prof. Dr. Dominic Sachsenmaier). The project researchers explore various patterns and rhythms of world order-related thinking in China, Europe and other regions. With an eye on conceptions of world order, the project not only analyzes images of global political and economic power formations but also includes into the picture other factors like cultural hegemonies or global social and religious movements.… Read more ⤻

    Vacant Position: Lecturer (LTS) in Chinese

    13th Jun 2025

    College of Arts and Humanities
    School of Modern Languages & Cultures
    University of Glasgow, UK
    Deadline: 12th Jun 2025

    As part of plans to support and develop the Undergraduate programme in Chinese at the University of Glasgow, the School of Modern Languages and Cultures is seeking to appoint a full-time open-ended Lecturer in Chinese (Learning, Teaching and Scholarship Track). The School of Modern Languages & Cultures at the University of Glasgow welcomes applications for the position of Lecturer (LTS) in Chinese.
    This post is full-time, and it’s offered on an open-ended basis.
    The full job description and application details can be found : https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer-in-chinese-lts?source=google.com
    https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNC332/lecturer-in-chinese-lts… Read more ⤻

    Vacant position: Assistant (junior) (W 1, non-tenure track) Professor of Modern Taiwan Studies

    2nd Jul 2025

    Deadline: 1st Jul 2025

    The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Tübingen invites applications for the position of assistant (junior) (W 1, non-tenure track) professor of Modern Taiwan Studies to commence as soon as possible.

    The selected candidate is expected to carry out teaching and research on modern and contemporary Taiwan, with a particular focus on social science-based approaches.
    The position will be filled on a salaried base and is initially limited to four years, with the possibility of extension by a further two years after a positive interim evaluation.
    The position has a teaching load of four hours per week prior to interim evaluation and six hours thereafter.

    The selected candidate will teach in German or English. The University of Tübingen expects that non-native applicants are willing to learn German during their time of employment.
    Requirements for appointment are an excellent PhD dissertation in a relevant topic, international publications, evidence of third-party grants (fellowship/scholarship) and teaching
    expertise.… Read more ⤻

    Annual Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS) “Truths, Tensions, Technologies.”

    23rd Nov 2025

    Olomouc, Czech Republic
    21-22nd Nov 2025
    Deadline: 15th Jul 2025

    Organised by the Department of Asian Studies at Palacký University Olomouc. The central theme of ACAS 2025 is “Truths, Tensions, Technologies.” The conference will be held on November 21–22, 2025, in Olomouc, Czech Republic, and the abstract submission deadline is July 15. More information can be found in the attached CfP or on the conference website: acas.upol.cz.

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    Conference on “Identity, Ignorance, and the Politics of the Self”

    20th May 2025

    Göttingen, Germany | YouTube livestream
    19th May 2025

    On May 19th and May 21s (Monday and Wednesday) Göttingen will host a conference on “Identity, Ignorance, and the Politics of the Self” that is co-organized by Dominic Sachsenmaier (Göttingen University) and Wang Hui (Tsinghua University). The conference will host a range of renowned artists and writers (e.g. Xu Bing, Yu Hua, Steffen Kopetzky) and internationally renowned scholars.

    Venue

    Paulinerkirche (Papendiek 14, 37073 Göttingen)

    Conference Program
    Monday, May 19, 2025
    14:00 – 19:15
    https://www.youtube.com/@centreformoderneastasianst8840
    Online Option: YouTube Livestream

    Download this announcement’s official PDF:

    May-19-2025_Conference-Program_Identity-Ignorance-and-the-Politics-of-the-SelfDownload
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    Member’s Publication: Halina Zawiszová, Giorgio Strafella, and Martin Lavička (Eds.) Olomouc Asian Studies, 2025

    29th Jun 2026

    Member’s Publication: Halina Zawiszová, Giorgio Strafella, and Martin Lavička (Eds.) Olomouc Asian Studies, 2025

    Olomouc Asian Studies, 2025

    “Embodied Entanglements: Gender, Identity, and the Corporeal in Asia.” Edited by Halina Zawiszová, Giorgio Strafella, and Martin Lavička
    We are excited to announce the publication of a new edited monograph, “Embodied Entanglements: Gender, Identity, and the Corporeal in Asia.” Edited by Halina Zawiszová, Giorgio Strafella, and Martin Lavička from the Department of Asian Studies at Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic.
    This book highlights complex links and interactions that bind these three interpretative axes. Cutting across the quotidian and the avant-garde, activism and art, violence and pleasure, as well as the intimate and the political, it sheds new light on Asian cultures and societies, spanning India, Indonesia, Japan, mainland China, Taiwan, and Thailand, affirming thus the region’s significance in broader debates on biopolitics, gender, and human dignity.
    The book represents the third volume in our Olomouc Asian Studies series.… Read more ⤻

    Member’s Publication: Simon Yongjun Zheng 郑永君

    18th May 2026

    Simon Yongjun Zheng 郑永君 2025, A Study on the history of CICM in China and its Dutch-speaking Sinologist Jozef Mullie, 上海古籍出版社

    上海古籍出版社 2025

    Newly launched publication in China: A Study on the history of CICM in China and its Dutch-speaking Sinologist Jozef Mullie by Simon Yongjun Zheng 郑永君, Researcher at the Verbiest Institute KU Leuven

    In no doubt, there are countless fascinating stories about Sino-European encounters that are filled with intriguing characters, and missionary activities played a significant role in it from very early in history until the early 20th century. The Belgian missionaries, in particular the Flemish, have been mentioned in Chinese sources in a number of ways. Their handwritten materials, such as the writings of van Rubroeck, Verbiest, and more recent ones of the late 19th century, whose numbers are much greater than their forerunners, provide us with a wealth of information about China from their perspective. Due to this, the Scheut missionaries, a remarkable group of Flemish clergy with a long history of carrying out missions in northern China, captured my attention and piqued my interest, so much so that their works and stories became the focus of my PhD research.… Read more ⤻

    Member’s Publication: Renata Vinci ed.

    18th May 2026

    Vinci R. (ed.) 2024, Navigating the Mediterranean: Through the Chinese Lens: Transcultural Narratives of the Sea Among Land, Firenze University Press

    Firenze University Press 2024

    The volume Navigating the Mediterranean: Through the Chinese Lens: Transcultural Narratives of the Sea Among Lands, edited by Renata Vinci, Firenze University Press, 2024, is now available in open access and can be fully downloaded at the following link:
    https://books.fupress.com/catalogue/navigating-the-mediterranean-through-the-chinese-len/15330

    Synopsis:
    In the postnational era, as scholars investigating the circulation of reciprocal knowledge between China and foreign countries, we are called to reconsider the relevance of national borders in our own research. This comes as a response to an extended demand to rethink the ties imposed by concepts such as nation, language and heritage in favour of essential inclusive sentiments of shared interests and belonging. This volume is the initial outcome of the research project The Mediterranean Through Chinese Eyes (MeTChE), which aims to investigate the perception and representation of the Mediterranean region in Chinese sources, conceptualising this ‘region among lands’ as a transcultural and debordered space, as advanced by contemporary Mediterranean Studies.… Read more ⤻

    International Interdisciplinary Workshop “Movement and Infrastructure in Ancient Eastern Eurasia (1200 BCE—300 CE)”

    2nd Jun 2025

    14-17th May 2025
    University of Munich, Germany

    From the 3rd Millennium BC onwards, interregional connections across Eastern Eurasia gradually intensified. Over the recent decades, we have seen a rapid increase in the number of archaeological finds that reflect these interactions, as well as the studies on specific forms and geographical frameworks of transregional connectivity. However, we still lack a holistic understanding of human and non-human agents, materials, skills, knowledge, and artifacts that moved across Eastern Eurasia, as well as the geography, resources, and driving forces of these movements. This interdisciplinary workshop will bring together scholars from Asia, Europe, and North America, including specialists in archaeology, archaeological science, epigraphy, history, and linguistic to take stock of the currently available sources and draw a broad picture of Early Eastern Eurasia as an interconnected space, focusing on the period between 1200 BCE and 300 CE but equally providing a diachronic perspective while looking into earlier and later periods.

    Our goal is to understand how the movement of people, animals, plants, artifacts, technologies, and ideas became possible, given the combination of ecologies, resources, and social, cultural, and institutional settings.… Read more ⤻