Hellenic Studies in China

Dr. Zhiqiang Chen

Professor at the History College, Nankai University;
Dean of History College, Nankai University;
Member of the Experts Committee of the Academic Degree Committee of the State Council;
President of the Association of Historians in Tianjin;
Director of the Center for Eastern Europe and Byzantine Studies;
Vice-director of Center for European Studies;
Vice-President of Chinese Association of the Medieval World History Studies.

Dr. Chen will present an overview of Hellenic studies in China which will include

• Introduction of the Center for Eastern Europe and Byzantine Studies;
• Hellenic program in Nankai University
• Cooperation with SFU.

Dr. Jialing Xu

Professor in the Department of History, Northeast Normal University;
Vice-President of Chinese Association of the Medieval World History Studies;
Member of the Center for Eastern Europe and Byzantine Studies.

The topic will be Hellenic research and the Hellenic program at Northeast Normal University with a focus on Byzantine studies and teaching.

Dr. Lan Xu

Professor at the Department of History, Capital Normal University;
Vice-President of Chinese Association of Historians;
Vice-President of Chinese Association for history of World War II.

The topic will be Hellenic research and the Hellenic program at Capital Normal University with a focus on ancient Greek civilization and politics.