Studying China from Türkiye: A Strategic Guide for Emerging Scholars (2025)

Sino Turkish
27 May 2025

Chinese Studies has become one of the most dynamic and globally relevant academic fields in recent years. As China’s influence in economics, diplomacy, and digital culture expands, the demand for reliable research and academic analysis is also growing. But for Turkish students and researchers, a critical issue remains: a lack of accessible Turkish-language academic content on China.

In this article, we offer an overview of Chinese Studies in Türkiye, explore the challenges of conducting research on China in Turkish, and introduce sinoturkishstudies.com — a platform created to bridge this very gap.

📘 What Is Chinese Studies?

Chinese Studies is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses China’s history, politics, economy, language, and culture. Turkish researchers and students often focus on topics such as:

China’s foreign policy
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
China–US relations
Digital governance and innovation in China
Chinese language education and language policy

📚 Why Is There a Gap in Turkish Resources on China?

Despite growing interest, the majority of academic resources on China are in English or Chinese. This language barrier poses a major challenge for Turkish scholars and students aiming to understand China through their native language.

That’s exactly why we built sinoturkishstudies.com:
a platform dedicated to providing high-quality, Turkish-language content on Chinese politics, society, and international relations.

On the site, you’ll find:

Turkish analyses of China–Türkiye relations
Translations and summaries of key academic papers
Chinese–Turkish terminology glossaries
Reading lists and research tools for students of Chinese Studies

🧭 3 Strategic Tips for Doing Graduate Research on China

1. Choose a Primary Discipline First, Then Focus on China

Whether it’s international relations, law, economics, or linguistics — having a core discipline will help you structure your China-focused research more effectively.

2. Access Research Sources Early

Get familiar with platforms like Google Scholar, JSTOR, and CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure). Complement these with Turkish-language content platforms such as sinoturkishstudies.com.

3. Join Academic Networks

Follow Turkish and international scholars working on China. Attend webinars, workshops, and conferences to build your research network.

🎯 Final Thought: Thinking About China in Turkish Is Possible

As interest in China grows, Turkish scholars and students need platforms that make academic knowledge about China more accessible in their native language. Language should not be a barrier to insight.

👉 That’s why we launched sinoturkishstudies.com — to support the next generation of Turkish scholars who want to explore, analyze, and understand China more deeply.