The aim of this Area of Inquiry (AoI) is to enhance the interest and knowledge of students in understanding China from different disciplinary perspectives, both historically and in light of issues currently faced by China.

Themes

The following key themes will be addressed in the AoI:

• Chinese Culture: Philosophies, Arts and Ways of Life
• Chinese Civilization: State, Society, and Economy
• China’s Changing Ecology
• China’s Quest for Modernization
• The Rise of China in the 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects