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On April 17, Professor Xiangqun Chang visited GCA Fellows at the University Club at Oxford. The fellows are Professor David Parkin, Professor Robin Cohen, and Professor Maria Jaschok. In the morning, they conducted a broad range of discussions. During lunchtime, in addition to discussing work, Professor David Parkin suggested that we should also add a little living to our life. In the afternoon, Xiangqun and Maria discussed detailed work on the GCA Board of Trustees. It was a very productive day.

From left to right: Robin Cohen, David Parkin, Xiangqun Chang, and Maria Jaschok. The discussion meeting was similar to a brainstorming session. Based on incomplete audio records, the following topics were covered:

  1. Transculturality:
  • Definition and examples of transcultural practices.
  • The concept of transculturality as a tool for understanding global dynamics beyond globalization.
  • Comparison between Chinese and Western approaches to transculturality.

2. Reciprocity and Social Exchange:

  • Different types of reciprocity: generalized, balanced, and negative exchange.
  • The role of reciprocity in social relationships and its implications in different cultural contexts.

3. Academic Contributions and Challenges:

  • The need for a Chinese school of sociology and its contributions to global social science.
  • The challenges faced by Chinese academics in the global academic landscape.
  • Strategies for integrating Chinese perspectives into global academic discussions.

4. Social Practices and Their Cultural Significance:

  • The influence of Chinese cultural practices on social relationships and community building.
  • Examples of social practices in Chinese villages and their implications for social structure.

5. Historical and Comparative Studies:

  • Comparative studies on modernization in different countries.
    Historical encounters between Europe and China and their impact on cultural exchange.
  • The role of Chinese academics in documenting and analyzing these historical interactions.

6. Globalization and Modernization:

  • The evolution of globalization and its various forms.
    The concept of modernization in China and its comparison with Western perspectives.
  • The impact of globalization on local cultures and practices.

7. Role of Chinese Women and Feminism:

  • The development of Chinese feminism and its integration into global feminist discourse.
  • Historical perspectives on Chinese women’s roles and contributions.

8. Networking and Collaboration:

  • The importance of collaborating with similar institutions to sustain the mission of the Global China Academy.
  • Potential partnerships with organizations like the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

9. Impact and Sustainability of the Global China Academy:

  • Strategies for ensuring the sustainability of the academy.
    The role of publications and academic dialogues in promoting the academy’s mission.
  • The importance of engaging younger generations in the academy’s work.

10. Fieldwork and Ethnographic Studies:

  • Personal anecdotes and experiences from fieldwork in China.
  • The significance of understanding local contexts and social dynamics through ethnographic research.

11. Political and Cultural Mapping:

  • The role of maps in representing cultural and political relationships.
  • The influence of mapping practices on understanding global connections and power dynamics.

12. Challenges of Publishing Uncensored Chinese Work:

  • The difficulties in publishing authentic, uncensored academic work on China.
  • The role of the Global China Academy in providing a platform for such publications.

13. Global Governance for AI:

  • This is the theme of the 9th Global China Dialogue, which will take place at Tongji University in China. It is the first time the event will be held in China, and it will alternate between the UK and China in the future.
  • The preparations are ongoing.

On April 27, the GCA team met for a one-day occasion. In the morning, some of us played golf at Hill Hill Golf Club. During the lunch meeting, it was agreed that Mr. Kai Liang would join us as Event Officer of GCA and Ms YU Li as Project Manager. In the afternoon, the team went to Brocket Hall for a walk and had dinner at the Real China Restaurant at the Galleria Outlet Shopping Centre in Hatfield. Thus, the sixth ‘walk and talk’ route was developed. 

Participants in the day’s activities in the top photo from left to right: Kai Liang (Event Officer), Katie Zheng (Administrative Manager), Alan Fang (Legal Adviser), Yu Li (Project Manager), David Liu (Logistics Manager), and Xiangqun Chang (President).

  • Click here to view GCA’s Two-Day Team Building: Blending Academic Insight with Cultural, Historic and Nature Discovery
  • Click here to view Professor Maria Jaschok FGCA has been elected as Chair of the Global China Academy Board of Trustees.
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Global China Academy Fellows Newsletter (Jan-June 2024)

Dear GCA Fellows and Representatives of Institutional Fellows,

Following the comprehensive 2023 annual report or the Special Edition for the 10th Anniversary of the GCA (2013–2023), we are writing this first half-year newsletter of 2024 to keep you informed and engaged. Part One will highlight our achievements, and Part Two will outline how you can get involved.

To keep things short and to the point, we have opted for descriptions without photographs in this newsletter. If something is of particular interest, please follow the links to read more details on the GCA or GCP websites.

Part One Achievement highlights
  1. Global China Academy

1) Changes in Management Structure and Personnel:

  • After celebrating the 10th anniversary of GCA since its founding under the name of CCPN Global, the unincorporated charity (UK Charity Commission Registration Number 1154640) has been formally closed. All the previous official records and reports can be seen on ‘Global China Academy Embarks on a New Chapter with CIO Status, Preserves History Online.’ This means that from now on, GCA will operate as a social enterprise (Charitable Incorporated Organization, CIO), UK Charity Commission registration number 1198983).
  • GCA Board of Trustees: In light of the retirements of the chair earlier this year and the secretary in April 2024, after the charity year, the following individuals have been duly elected to these positions, respectively (Click here to see more details): Chair: Professor Maria Jaschok FGCA; Secretary: Mr. Mark Lee

2) Policy Developments:

  • Created GCA’s Fundraising and Donation Policy, ensuring ethical practices, transparency, and diverse funding sources in line with the Academy’s goals.
  • Updated GCA’s Volunteer Policy, supporting volunteers, emphasizing their value to the organization, and aligning with reporting standards.

3) GCA Website Development: Added a search function under the banner on the Home page and another one on the top menu, which can be accessed on every page of the website for easy navigation and an improved user experience.

2. Global China Academy Fellowship

1)  Fellows’ Activities, News, or Blog:

  • We have issued invitations to some GCA Fellows and Fellow-related academics in China to visit the UK from July to August. They will stay in our Fellows’ Home during their time in London, such as:
  • Professor ZHU Guanglei FGCA and his family. He is the former Vice-President of Nankai University, China, and a keynote speaker of the 5th Global China Dialogue.
  • Professor ZHAO Kejin and his family. He is the Deputy Dean of the School of Social Sciences and the Director of Global Industry at Tsinghua University. He made closing remarks at the 6th and 7th Global China Dialogues in person and online respectively.
  • Professor WANG Tianfu, Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Tsinghua University, who will lead a delegation from four universities in China, including Tsinghua, Renmin, and Fudan.

2) Fellowship:

  • HMRC listed GCA among its ‘approved learned societies and professional organisations’ to facilitate GCA Fellowship subscriptions.
  • To maintain the highest standards of GCA Fellows, no more than eight fellowships will be awarded per annum, including Full Fellows, Associate Fellows, and Institutional Fellows. This policy will be reviewed accordingly (Click here to see Fellows awarded in 2023).
  • Updated the process and timetable of Guidance for Nomination (see p. 5).
  • Updated Fellowship Benefits and Obligations:
    • Added benefit number 1 ‘Global promotion of the academic publications and activities of GCA Fellows’.
    • Added a tailor-made package service for different types of GCA Fellows-related delegations (see a 7-day package as an example).
  • The GCA Fellows award ceremony in 2024 will take place at the GCD9 at Tongji University. GCA will cover the cost for those who wish to receive their awards in Shanghai, China.

3. Global Century Press

1) Activities:

  • Originally initiated for the Journal of Chinese for Social Science (JCSS), the 2nd China-Focus Research Forum was held both offline and online at the GCA Centre on June 8, 2024.
  • GCP colleagues participated in numerous events at the London Book Fair (LBF) from March 12-14 and engaged with professionals and authors during the events (click here for more details).

2) Regulations and Policy:

  • Updated the Open Access Policy, clarifying different types of ‘processing charges,’ including those for journals and journal articles, books, and book chapters.
  • Published a new edition of the Global Century Press House Style Guide, which includes revised descriptions of each journal and book series and our unique ‘Dual Language Information’ section.

3) Standardization Process:

4. The 9th Global China Dialogue

  • The Ministry of Education of China has approved Tongji University’s application for GCA to be a co-organiser of the 9th Global China Dialogue (GCD9) at Tongji University, Shanghai, on November 29th, 2024.
  • It has been agreed that the GCD series will be held on the last Friday in November each year, alternating between China and the UK.
Part Two GCD Fellows’ involvements

GCA Fellows constitute the driving force behind GCA, leveraging its publications and dialogue forums as two platforms for dual successes. We invite you to get involved with GCA in the following ways: 

As we look forward to the second half of the year, we are excited about the numerous opportunities and collaborations that lie ahead. We encourage all GCA Fellows to remain actively involved, share your academic pursuits, and contribute to our endeavours. Your engagement and participation are crucial to our continued success and the advancement of our shared goals.

Thank you for your dedication and support. Together, we will continue to make significant strides in our academic and social missions.

Warm regards,

Professor Xiangqun Chang 常向群FRSA FGCA                          
President of Global China Academy                                               
Honorary Professor of University College London (2015-20)     
Distinguished Professor of Nankai University                

Professor Peter Schröder FRFAB FGCA
Vice President for Fellowship, Global China Academy
Professor of the History of Political Thought  at Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences, UCL

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