In this interview, we explore Felix Erdt’s research on how Confucian scholars from Sichuan engaged with Western concepts of history and progress during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Erdt delves into how these thinkers reconciled traditional Chinese philosophical frameworks, such as Yin and Yang, with the modern idea of an open, unpredictable future.…
Author: Lu Cai
Call for Papers - Deadline: April 10, 2025 2nd Kiel-Göttingen-CEPR Conference on China in the global economy July 17-18, 2025
Call for Papers – Deadline: April 10, 2025 2nd Kiel-Göttingen-CEPR Conference on China in the global economy July 17-18, 2025 CALL FOR PAPERS A joint Conference from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, University of Göttingen and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) China in the Global Economy Berlin, July 17-18 2025 Deadline:…
[Event Cancellation] Lecture: Network Ties, Social Capital, and Multilateral Cooperation
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We regret to inform you that the lecture: Network Ties, Social Capital, and Multilateral Cooperation has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should the event be rescheduled in the future, we will update the information accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and continued interest. — Centre for…
CeMEAS Conversation: Austin Strange
The Political Logics of China’s Global Infrastructure: Redefining Development in the Global South In this CeMEAS Conversation, we speak with Austin Strange about his recent publication on the political logics and global implications of China’s infrastructure projects. Mr. Strange explores the historical foundations and evolution of the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as China’s…
CeMEAS Member Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Fu Honored with Election to the National Academy of Science and Engineering
Congratulations to our member of the Center of East Asian Studies (CeMEAS), Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Fu, on being elected as a member of the National Academy of Science and Engineering. Computer scientist Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Fu from the University of Göttingen has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Science and Engineering…
Meet Our Researchers: Prof. Dr. Lei Li (Since October 2024)
Lei Li holds the Professorship in “Economics and Politics of China” at the Faculties of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Humanities at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. Before joining the University of Göttingen in 2024, she served as an Assistant Professor (W1) at the University of Mannheim. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from Tsinghua University.…
Meet Our Researchers: Prof. Dr. Tao Zhang (Since October 2024)
Tao Zhang has been a Professor of Subject Didactics in the field of Chinese as a Foreign Language (ChaF) at the East Asian Seminar of Georg-August University Göttingen since October 2024. In her research and teaching, she focuses on various aspects of Chinese didactics and cultural mediation in language instruction. Previously, she worked at the universities…
Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft (m/w/d) gesucht – Promotion möglich
Am Ostasiatischen Seminar der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Stelle als wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft (m/w/d) mit einem Umfang von 86 Stunden pro Monat, befristet auf drei Jahre, zu besetzen. Die Position umfasst Aufgaben zur Unterstützung der Professur für Fachdidaktik Chinesisch als Fremdsprache und dient der Qualifizierung des wissenschaftlichen…
Call for Papers: Blurred Boundaries: Martial Arts and Combat Sports Between Cultural Embodiment, Pedagogical Application and Political Appropriation
Call for Papers: Blurred Boundaries: Martial Arts and Combat Sports Between Cultural Embodiment, Pedagogical Application and Political Appropriation 12th Annual Conference of the dvs-Commission ‘Martial Arts and Combat Sports’ in cooperation with the Institute of Sports Science and the Centre for Modern East Asian Studies (CeMEAS), 11 – 13 March 2025 at the Georg-August-University…
CeMEAS Conversation: Felix Lee
Volkswagen und die Transformation des chinesischen Automobilmarktes In diesem Interview sprechen wir mit Felix Lee über seine neue Publikation “China, mein Vater und Ich: Über den Aufstieg einer Supermacht und was Familie Lee aus Wolfsburg damit zu tun hat”. Das Buch wurde im Jahr 2023 vom Aufbau-Verlag veröffentlicht und erhielt den Deutschen Wirtschaftsbuchpreis. Herr…
CeMEAS Conversation: Rebecca Karl
Rethinking the Cultural Revolution: Embracing New Perspectives and Narratives | CeMEAS Conversations In this interview, Rebecca Karl discusses the significance of the Cultural Revolution in China and its impact on global history. She emphasizes how it marked a pivotal moment when Chinese society challenged hierarchical structures and bureaucratic dominance, advocating for democratic decision-making. Despite resulting…
Meet Our Researchers: Li Xuetao (Summer Semester 2024)
Li Xuetao is a historian of Chinese history, scholar of religious studies, and Germanist. He studied in Beijing, Marburg, and Bonn, and earned his PhD in Bonn. He is a professor of global history at the Beijing Foreign Studies University. Since 2023, he has been a member of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.…