Focusing on the New Round of Technological Revolution and Chinese Modernization, The “Wangdao Reading Club” Special Events of the 2024 Shanghai Book Fair Held

On August 15th, the Shanghai Federation of Social Science Associations (SFSSA), in collaboration with the Shanghai Writers’ Association, the Publicity Departmentof CPC Jing’an District Committee, and the Shanghai People’s Publishing House, hosted the first Special Event of the “Wangdao Reading Club” forthe 2024 Shanghai Book Fair at the Writer’s Bookstore， focusingon“The New Round of Technological Revolution and Chinese Modernization.” Wang Zhan, Chairman of the SFSSA, delivered a keynote speech on the theme “The New Round of Technological Revolution and Chinese Modernization”.He reviewed the history of Shanghai’s technological innovation and, from the perspective of system integration,outlined the overall framework a...

Donation Ceremony and Literary Criticism Seminar Commemorating 105th Anniversary of Qian Gurong’s Birth Convened

On the afternoon of June 12th, the donation ceremony to commemorate the 105th anniversary of Qian Gurong’s birth and an academic seminar on modern literary criticism with Chinese characteristics were convened at the Shanghai Social Science Museum. Mao Shian, Advisor and former Vice President of the China Literary and Art Critics Association, made a speech observing that to truly understand Prof. Qian’s theoretical contributions embodied in his concept that “literature is the study of humanity”, one must factor in the complex environment during his time. Only then can one appreciate that his work was “sharp and incisive”, “reflecting a high degree of engagement by university scholars with literary realities and the reality of literature. Prof. ...

The “Forum in Honor of the 110th Anniversary of Mr. Yang Kuan’s Birth and on Yang Kuan’s Collected Works” Held at the Shanghai Social Science Museum

Modern Chinese Philosophes’ Bonds with Paris: “Footprints of Chinese Philosophes Along the Seine” Exhibition in Paris

Understanding China - from a global perspective

The global studies on China got a shot in the arm as a major organization led by leading scholars and experts from around the world was launched today during the World Conference on China Studies · Shanghai Forum. The World Association for China Studies, headquartered in Beijing, has drawn researchers from all over the world, including Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Oceania, said Gao Xiang, president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, while making the launch announcement. He explained that the newly formed group will foster interaction between China and the rest of the globe in order to achieve humanity's common prosperity. The formation of the new association was a highlight of the high-profile World Conference on China Studies · Shanghai Forum, wh...