Centre for Chinese Studies

The research undertaken by the Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) focuses on contemporary China, particularly the second half of the 20th century, following the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

China is studied as transnational China, encompassing the whole of the Chinese speaking-world, which is centred around the mainland, but also includes Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau as well as the diasporic Chinese communities in Europe, Southeast Asia, North America and elsewhere.

China will be researched in the global context to understand how China and Chinese-speaking world influence and impact upon the global community, and vice versa.

Current research undertaken by CCS faculty members includes:

• Sino-Western interaction
• Contemporary Chinese culture and society
• Identity formation and transformation
• Chinese foreign policy and security
• Nationalism and transnationalism
• Chinese social and business networks

For full details on the research activities in this area, visit:

• Centre for Chinese Studies - Our Research

Alternatively search the profiles of our research staff, including contact details and research interests:

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