WHAT ABOUT CHINA?
Our friend or foe?
Professor Kerry Brown
“It is great to be involved in one of the most exciting issues in the world at the moment - the deeper integration of China into the world's economy, its geopolitical structures, and its governance, and the world's greater involvement in China as it undertakes the next stages of its ongoing reforms. We would welcome everyone's involvement in this, across the university and the community.”
Professor Vivienne Bath
“The centre has already started to foster collaboration between academics from different disciplines in the University of Sydney. This is a particularly exciting development for academics from the Sydney Law School who have programs in China and interests in different aspects of Chinese law.”
Associate Professor Alison Betts
“China is now an important part of our lives in so many different ways. I am delighted the University has established a coordinated forum for China studies that encourages interdisciplinary discourse and inquiry.”
Dr Minglu Chen
“The centre is distinct in that it brings together expertise in China-related research across disciplines. Such an effort will lead to better understanding of China in various aspects.”
Dr Beatriz Carrillo Garcia
“The China Studies Centre is a pioneer in fostering cross-disciplinary research and postgraduate training in China studies. The centre is an excellent platform from which to pursue collaborative projects.”
Professor David Goodman
“Our work at the centre concentrates on understanding China’s diversity and the consequences of rapid economic growth, as well as the continuities and discontinuities in the development of Chinese culture.”
Dr Adrian Hearn
“The China Studies Centre provides a stimulating environment for my research by promoting dialogue between social scientists, policy analysts, economists, and a constant flow of international visitors at the forefront of China studies.”
Professor Hans Hendrischke
“The centre has given me an unprecedented opportunity to work with colleagues from different disciplines and with external partners. The centre’s open institutional architecture means it can draw in any researcher working on China.”
Dr Duanfang Lu
“The University of Sydney has the longest history of academic endeavour in China studies in Australia. With the recent establishment of the China Studies Centre, the longstanding importance of this area has been further strengthened.”
Professor Frederick Teiwes
“With the centre up and running and developing new programs, a new era is beginning that will significantly enhance the University of Sydney's contribution to the understanding of contemporary China.”
