中国学｜美国学者张仲思：为何中国学研究离不开跨文化对话？

Core Viewpoint - The importance of Sinology is increasingly highlighted as China's international influence grows, emphasizing the need for cross-cultural dialogue in the study of Chinese civilization [1][2]. Group 1: Resilience of Chinese Civilization - One key reason for the enduring nature of Chinese civilization is its writing system, particularly the complexity and difficulty of Chinese characters, which provide a shared context and identity across time and space [3]. - The resilience of Chinese civilization is reflected not only in the continuity of institutions and ideas but also in its ability to transform failures into new beginnings, such as the establishment of granaries to recover from disasters and the civil service examination system that provided a replicable model for governance [5][6]. Group 2: Chinese Thought and Global Issues - Chinese philosophy offers alternative perspectives on global challenges like climate change, viewing environmental changes not as sources of despair but as opportunities for adaptation and prosperity, emphasizing concepts like "harmony between heaven and humanity" [8]. Group 3: Current Trends in Sinology - The center of Sinology research has shifted to China, with high-quality academic output emerging from the Chinese academic community, while interest in Sinology in Europe and the U.S. is declining due to a lack of resources and support for humanities disciplines [8][9]. - The real challenge for Sinology lies in creating conditions for both local and foreign voices to coexist and complement each other, ensuring that rigorous research can have a global impact [11].