2020
World Conference of Chinese Studies
Adapting Chinese Studies in a Changing World
π Conference Details
- Dates: August 14-27, 2020
- Locations: Witten/Herdecke University (Germany) and London (UK)
- Format: 4th World Association for Chinese Studies Conference
- Theme: Adapting Chinese Studies in a Changing World
- Special Context: First major WACS conference during COVID-19 pandemic
- Duration: Extended 2-week format with modified attendance options
π¦ Pandemic Adaptation
- Conference restructured to accommodate global travel restrictions
- Flexible venue options between Germany and London
- Modified registration with "alone or not go at all" options
- Extended conference period to reduce participant density
- International participants required special invitation letters for visa applications
- Innovation in hybrid academic collaboration and presentation formats
π Featured Research Topics
- Ancient Chinese Political Theory: Direct remonstrance systems between Western and Eastern Zhou dynasties
- Gender Studies in Historiography: Women's representation in Shiji and early historical narratives
- Confucian Animal Philosophy: Confucius's views on animals and their political significance
- Classical Poetry Analysis: Computational linguistics approaches to Tang Dynasty rhythm poetry
- Translation Studies: English translation evolution of classical and modern Chinese poetry
- Drama Studies: Ming-Qing Kunqu opera and theatrical adaptation processes
- Novel Research: Social credit systems and corporate responsibility concepts
π Notable Presentations
- Wu Jiao (China): "Changes on Direct Remonstrates Between West and East Zhou China"
- Yang Lei (USA): "Gender Representation in Shiji and Other Early Historical Narratives"
- Zhang Pengbing (China): "Confucius's View of Animals and its Construction of Political Significance"
- Zhu Yuchen (China): "Tang Dynasty Poetry Syntax Analysis Using Computational Linguistics"
- Wang Tianhong (China): "From Gems to Treasury: Ding Zuxin's English Translation of Chinese Poetry"
- Tsang Chi Chung (Hong Kong): "Annotation and Canonization of Ci Poetry: Huajian Ji Case Study"
- Nakagawa Satoshi (Japan): "The Heroes of the Three Kingdoms Published by Songshengtang"
π International Participation
- China: Chongqing University, Beijing Normal University, Tianjin Normal University, Jilin University
- USA: Carleton College, Harvard University, and Chinese studies programs
- Hong Kong: Open University of Hong Kong specialists
- Japan: University of Tokyo, RisshΕ University, and Kyushu Kyoritsu University
- Taiwan: National Taipei University of Education researchers
- Singapore: Singapore University of Social Sciences contributions
- Germany: Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg and local institutions
World Association for Chinese Studies Congress 2020
Historical archive - Conference adapted for pandemic conditions in August 2020