“单一的西方视角无法真正理解当代中国”｜聚焦世界中国学大会

Core Insights - The second World Chinese Studies Conference opened in Shanghai, emphasizing the significant development of Chinese studies in a global context [1] - Martin Jacques highlighted that understanding China requires moving beyond traditional Western perspectives, as the current dynamics of China are rapidly changing [1] Group 1: Evolution of Chinese Studies - Chinese studies are undergoing a profound transformation, becoming more open and inclusive compared to two decades ago, reflecting China's own development trajectory [3] - The role and importance of Chinese studies have increased as China plays a key role in global economic growth, climate change, global governance, technological innovation, and issues concerning the Global South [4] Group 2: Global South's Role - The Global South, including countries like Chile, Brazil, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia, is emerging as a major growth area for Chinese studies, driven by the need to understand and connect with China [4] Group 3: Understanding China - Jacques pointed out that China's rich history, culture, efficient management systems, and diplomatic policies are still not fully understood globally, and the desire to comprehend China will only intensify in the future [4] - A significant challenge in Chinese studies is the paradigm gap between the West and China, as many Western scholars attempt to understand China through a Western lens, which is deemed outdated [4][5] - To truly understand China, research must start from China's historical context and modernization process, acknowledging its uniqueness and the profound differences between its past and present [4]