How is China Governed? From Ming Statecraft to Xi’s New Era


2022
Conference

How is China Governed? From Ming Statecraft to Xi’s New Era

University of British Columbia, Centre for Chinese Research, September 9-11, 2022

Principal Investigator(s): Timothy Cheek, University of British Columbia

This interdisciplinary, workshop-style conference aims to develop a deeper understanding of, and foster discussion and debate about, Ming history, global experience with empire in the early modern period, and the role of historical precedents in Chinese governance today. Papers will be presented on four panels, each built around the pre-circulation of papers and designated commentators. The conference will bring together scholars from around the world, and the best papers will be published as an edited volume or one or more special issues of recognized scholarly journals. GHF funds support travel, per diem, and accommodation for graduate student and early-career academics, and cover the costs of the keynote session.