Workshop: Encounters and Creativity: The Terminology, Philosophy and Discourses in Chinese Buddhism and their modern Transformations Time and location: June 15–17, 2026 | Heyne Haus, University of Göttingen Further information: https://www.cemeas.de/encounters-and-creativity-the-terminology-philosophy-and-discourses-in-chinese-buddhism-and-their-modern-transformations/ Overview: This workshop explores the transformations of Buddhist concepts, ideas, and discourses in China within the broader context of long-term intercultural encounters and intellectual…
Month: May 2026
Global China Conversations #49 Adapting under Fire: How China Responds to Overseas Conflict Risks in the US-Iran War?
Adapting under Fire: How China Responds to Overseas Conflict Risks in the US-Iran War? The recent escalation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf has shone a spotlight on China’s exposure to conflict risks: both Iran and smaller states on the other side of the Gulf are home to significant Chinese investments and major suppliers of…
Workshop: Martial Arts – Between Movement, Daoist Philosophy and Well-Being
We warmly invite you to the following workshop: Martial Arts: Between Movement, Daoist Philosophy and Well-Being with Deng Chaozhong 📅 May 19, 2026 🕔 17:00 – 19:00 📍 Seminar Room, Level 4 Institute of Sport Science Sprangerweg 2 This workshop invites participants to explore traditional Chinese martial arts as more than physical practice. Drawing on…
Student Short Film Screening & Discussion – Cultural Encounters on Screen
Films, voices, and a packed room — our Student Short Film Screening on 29 April brought together students, filmmakers, and guests for an afternoon full of images, sound, and exchange ✨ On screen:🎥 The Young Rider (dir. Qinsana, Communication University of China)🎶 Johanna and the Music (dir. Moritz Münstermann, University of Göttingen) Two films, two…