This book talk is co-organised by the Philip K.H. Wong Centre for Chinese Law (CCL) in the Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong Libraries and Centre on Contemporary China and the World (CCCW) at The University of Hong Kong.
Book Talk – ‘Being Chinese, Becoming Chinese: Interdisciplinary Reflections on Chinese Identity’
Date & Time: September 30, 2025 (Tuesday) 16:00-17:30
Venue: Academic Conference Room, 11/F Cheng Yu Tung Tower, The University of Hong Kong
Language: English
(In-person event)
Abstract:
This edited volume presents a multidisciplinary exploration of Chinese identity, bringing together contributions from leading philosophers, historians, and legal theorists. The book examines the question of what it means to be, or to become, Chinese, and offers a rich collection of perspectives that span both historical and contemporary contexts. Through a series of thought-provoking chapters, the authors explore the complexities of “Chineseness,” shedding light on its relational and multifaceted nature. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of China studies, philosophy, history, political science, sociology, and law.
Speakers (Editor and Co-authors):
Daniel A. Bell, Professor, Chair of Political Theory, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong.
Albert Chen, Cheng Chan Lan Yue Professor of Constitutional Law, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong.
WANG Pei, Assistant Professor, School of Chinese, The University of Hong Kong.
Discussant:
Brian Wong, Assistant Professor, Philosophy Department, The University of Hong Kong.
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