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Panel discussion: Xi Jinping and the Question of Power

Adam von Trott Saal Tagungs- und Veranstaltungshaus Alte Mensa Wilhelmsplatz 3, Göttingen

Johnny Erling & Joseph Fewsmith in Dialogue Moderator: Jürgen Trittin Since taking office in 2012, Xi Jinping has reshaped the Chinese political landscape, consolidating authority in ways not seen since Mao Zedong. His leadership has redefined governance, the role of the Communist Party, and China's position on the global stage. But how does power function […]

Lecture: Prof. Mei Li Inouye (Stanford University): Soviet Dramatic Theory on a Shanghai Stage: Stanislavski, Zhang Min, and the Shanghai Amateur Dramatist Association

Kulturwisssenschaftliches Zentrum, KWZ 1.601 Heinrich-Düker-Weg 14, Göttingen

Soviet Dramatic Theory on a Shanghai Stage: Stanislavski, Zhang Min, and the Shanghai Amateur Dramatist Association   Time: January, 27 from 4-6 pm Venue: KWZ 1.601 Abstract:​ References to Stanislavski are commonplace in the historiography of Chinese socialist theater and cinema. Scholars have largely focused on translations of Stanislavski into Chinese as the starting point for […]

Lecture: Prof. Song Chen (Bucknell University): Connecting the Dots: Advancing Chinese Historical Studies through Social Network Analysis

Kulturwissenschaftliches Zentrum, KWZ 0.607 Heinrich-Düker-Weg 14, Göttingen

In recent years, an increasing number of scholars have actively explored how social network analysis (SNA) may advance the understanding of Chinese history and literature. These explorations have underscored the pressing need for methodological reflections and the most appropriate subjects for network analysis. Drawing on my research in the areas of prosopography and local religion, […]