📅 Conference Details
- Dates: August 11-18, 2022
- Locations: Witten/Herdecke University (Germany) and Berlin (Germany)
- Format: Hybrid conference (in-person and virtual participation)
- Theme: Post-Pandemic Chinese Society and Academic Innovation
- Participants: Over 50 scholars from 10+ countries/regions
- Special Context: First post-COVID conference examining societal and academic transformations
🎯 Complete List of Participants and Papers
🗝️ Keynote Presentations
Daniel Fried (傅雲博) - University of Alberta, Canada, Associate Professor
EN: "Towards a New Script Studies in Sinology"
Abstract: An over-eager fascination with Chinese characters has been very suspect for a very long time within Anglophone Sinology. Without any longing to revive old-fashioned Orientalism, this paper will argue for the importance of a renewed attention to the written form of Chinese language. A new, interdisciplinary script studies would ask how cultural actors throughout Chinese history were themselves fascinated by the nature of Chinese script, and the various ways in which they attributed to characters certain cultural, moral, medicinal, or spiritual powers...
George T. Crane (关人杰) - Williams College, Professor
EN: "When is a 'Confucian' not a Confucian?"
Biography: Sam Crane is Professor of Political Science at Williams College. His research focuses on Chinese philosophy, history, and politics. Recent publication: "The Problem of Power in Confucian Political Thought," Comparative Political Theory (2021)
🌍 International Relations and Contemporary Politics
Mandana Hassanbeigi - Independent Researcher, Germany, Dr.
EN: "The 25-Year Iran–China Agreement from Iranian Opponents' Point of View and a Synonym for a Special Type of Agreement in Chinese"
Abstract: Many discussions are ongoing among Iranian people regarding the 25-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Iran and China signed in March 2021. This article discusses Iranians' concerns through the lens of culture and language, examining the Chinese term 文契 (wén qì) as used in "The Dream of the Red Chamber" to elaborate perspectives of Iranians who disagree with the deal...
Li Hongwei (李洪卫) - Hebei Academy of Social Sciences, Research Fellow
EN: "The Way of Heaven, Citizen of Heaven and Global society"
中: 天道、天民与全球社会 ——基于"宇宙公民"理念的个体主义的天下主义论纲
Abstract: 当代中国天下主义之争，发展演变为两种类型的学说，一则是以传统礼制的现代转型为标志的天下主义，一则是以心性通达天地构成个体自主和因为感通而达致人类社群这样一个二元一体的以个体自主为本的天下主义...
🔬 Bioethics and Technology Studies
Ole Doering - Hunan Normal University, Professor Dr.
EN: "Recent Ethical Challenges for China's Biotechnology: A European Perspective"
Abstract: This paper presents a case study discussing conceptual expectations regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support Ethical Decision-Making in Clinical Medicine. The main challenge for China's bioethics does not emerge from the technologies but the rising disconnect of Eurasia from proper ethics...
🇪🇸 Chinese Studies Worldwide
Luo Huiling (罗慧玲) - Complutense University of Madrid, Professor Dr.
EN: "Chinese Studies in Spain: History and Actual Situation"
中: 西班牙的中国研究——历史及现状
Biography: Teacher at the Department of East Asian Studies, Complutense University of Madrid. Research areas include Sino-Spanish relations history, overseas sinology, and Chinese-Spanish translation.
Michael Knüppel (迈克尔 克努佩尔) - Liaocheng University, Professor Dr. Dr.
EN: "The Sinologist Gustav Haloun (12.1.1898-24.12.1951) and his time in Göttingen"
Abstract: Gustav Haloun was one of the great representatives of sinology in Germany in the first half of the 20th century, teaching in Göttingen from 1931 to 1938 before emigrating during the National Socialist era. This paper explores his work and legacy in the "Leine metropolis"...
📚 Literature and Comparative Studies
Liu Rong (劉蓉) - Hunan Normal University, PhD Candidate
EN: "Contemplation on Existence: Comparing the Madness of Hamlet and Jia Baoyu"
中: 存在的忧思：比较哈姆雷特和贾宝玉的疯癫
Abstract: 哈姆雷特和贾宝玉分别是中西方文艺复兴和启蒙思潮人文主义孕育出的两个最杰出的悲剧男主人公。同为人文主义思潮影响下的人，他们都高扬起人的旗帜，在疯癫的掩盖下作出了对生命意义的第一次现代探索...
Nakagawa Satoshi (中川諭) - Rissho University, Professor
EN: "'Sanguo-Yingxiongzhizhuan' printed by Zhengqiaolin"
中: 关于郑乔林本《三国志传》
Abstract: 德国・柏林州立图书馆收藏着一本《三国演义》版本，书名叫做《新刻全像演义三国志传》。此本是简本"英雄志传小系统"中"先繁后简"小组中的一本...
Shulin Horng (洪淑苓) - National Taiwan University, Professor
EN: "Xi Murong's Memory and Writing of Mongolia's Hometown"
中: 席慕蓉對蒙古家鄉的記憶與書寫
Abstract: 席慕蓉(1943-)為當代著名女詩人，祖籍察哈爾盟明安旗貴族...本文將以席慕蓉在2000年之後的創作，剖析席慕蓉如何刻劃蒙古歷史、草原生活、駿馬與英雄...
Lo Hsiu-Mei (羅秀美) - National Chung Hsing University, Professor
EN: "Material Cultural Memory and Self-Identity: Chinese Porcelain and Taiwanese Tea in Jade Y. Chen's Works"
中: 物質文化記憶與自我身分認同--陳玉慧《瓷淚CHINA》與《幸福之葉》的中國瓷與台灣茶
🏛️ Historical Studies and Qing Dynasty
Gao Chunhua (高春花) - Mudanjiang Normal University, Professor
EN: "A Re-examination of the Acts of Zhili Governor Nie Shicheng during the Gengzi Period"
中: 庚子时期直隶提督聂士成行实之再检讨
Abstract: 庚子时期，直隶提督聂士成身处义和团、联军及部分官吏弹劾的交困之中，进退失据，战死于八里台。详细的梳理聂士成在庚子时期的行实并系之以日，将诸多事件前后勾连...
Duan Jiangli (段江丽) - Beijing Language and Culture University, Professor
EN: "The Chinese Position in Naoki Kano's 'History of Chinese Literature'"
中: 狩野直喜《支那文学史》的中国本位立场
Abstract: 作为京都学派的创始人之一，狩野直喜为日本中国学做出了巨大贡献...将这部《中国文学史》回放到它所产生的时代去考察就会发现，狩野氏站在中西融通的制高点...
Li Ruoxi (李若熙) - Sichuan University, PhD Student
EN: "A Review of 'Among the Spring Stages'"
中: 《跻春台》研究综述
🌐 Translation Studies and Cross-Cultural Communication
He Yangyang (何阳洋), Li Luyi (李璐伊) - Hunan Normal University, Students
EN: "Research Framework and Case Study of Chinese Grammar Studies in Korean Core Academic Journals"
中: 韩国核心学术刊物中汉语法学研究的调研框架及案例分析
Abstract: 在我国对韩国汉语语法学研究的梳理相对空白的背景下，通过观察韩国汉语语法研究文献的特征及趋势，形成整体调研框架，有利于了解汉语在周边地区的传播与影响...
Dong Zhenzhen (董珍珍) - Hunan Normal University, Teaching Assistant
EN: "Exploring the integration path of Chinese cultural understanding and transmission literacy and interpretation teaching"
中: 中华文化理解与传承素养与口译教学融合路径探究——以翻译系专业课程《口译实践》为例
Liu Min (刘敏) - Hunan Normal University, Student
EN: "English Translation Strategies of the Names of Hunan Tourist Attractions under the Perspective of Cross-cultural Communication"
中: 跨文化交际视域下湖湘旅游景点文本英译与策略
🎨 Cultural Innovation and Technology
Hu Yuntian (胡云天) - Hunan Normal University, Graduate Student
EN: "Reflection on the Integration and Communication of Traditional Culture and Emerging Technology -- Take China V valley as example"
中: 传统文化与新兴技术的融合及传播思考——以马栏山文创园为例
Abstract: 中华民族历史悠久的传统文化无论对于本民族还是全世界都是一笔宝贵的财富。在科技高速进步，5G、人工智能、VR技术大量应用，文化产业空前发展的当下，继承与发展传统文化显得尤为重要...
Olaf Berberich - GISAD i.G., Initiator
EN: "Transfer democratic digital standards to autocracies!"
Abstract: American sociologist David Riesman's thesis that we are moving from an internally driven society to an externally driven society. These theses were visionary and were put forward as early as 1950, at a time when the Internet was not yet a factor...
🌐 Conference Innovation
- Post-Pandemic Focus: First major WACS conference addressing societal changes after COVID-19
- Digital Integration: Successful hybrid format combining in-person and virtual participation
- Generational Diversity: From undergraduate students to emeritus professors participating
- International Scope: Scholars from North America, Europe, East Asia, and Middle East
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Bridging humanities, technology, bioethics, and social sciences
- Cultural Technology: Focus on traditional culture meeting emerging technologies
🏛️ International Participation
- Germany: Witten/Herdecke University, Leuphana University, Goethe University Frankfurt
- Canada: University of Alberta
- USA: Williams College
- China: Hunan Normal University, Beijing Language University, Sichuan University, Hebei Academy
- Japan: Rissho University, Kyushu Kyoritsu University
- Taiwan: National Taiwan University, National Chung Hsing University
- Spain: Complutense University of Madrid
- Iran: Independent researchers contributing Middle Eastern perspectives
- Turkey: Academic institutions exploring Chinese thought
6th World Association for Chinese Studies Conference
Historical archive - Conference concluded in August 2022