Call for Papers | China Economics Summer Institute (CESI) 2025
Submission Deadline: May 9, 2025 (Friday)Event Dates: August 23–24, 2025Location: School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University (Beijing, China) About CESI The 18th China Economics Summer Institute (CESI) will take place on August 23–24, 2025, at the School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University. This will be an in-person event. CESI’s mission is to foster […]
Türkiye’s Leading University Joins China’s Moon Program
Middle East Technical University (METU) has joined forces with Chinese institutions to develop micro exploration robots to take part in China’s Chang’e-8 mission, which will land on the south pole of the Moon in 2028. Developed in collaboration with different engineering departments of METU and ROMER (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Application and Research Centre), these […]
A Glimpse into Classical Chinese Expressions
At the recent “On China: Observations and Proverbs” event, participants were introduced to a rich selection of classical Chinese idioms. These expressions, rooted in mythology, historical anecdotes, and folk tales, offer a deep understanding of Chinese cultural values, human nature, and traditional wisdom. The idioms selected during the event capture not only the linguistic creativity […]
India–Russia Deepen Strategic Cooperation: Six New Projects Signal a Shift Toward Sustainable Geopolitical Alignment
The decision by India and Russia to collaborate on six new strategic projects marks more than just another chapter in their historic partnership — it reflects a deliberate recalibration of geopolitical and economic priorities in an increasingly fragmented global order. Announced during the 8th Session of the India–Russia Working Group on Priority Investment Projects (IRWG-PIP) […]
The Book List from Historical Travelogues to the Present
In a recently held event titled “On China: Observations and Proverbs”, enlightening talks were given on Chinese culture, along with book recommendations focused on Turkish travelers who had written about China in various historical periods. The works recommended during the event serve as a guide for those who wish to understand China both historically and […]
The Great Collapse of US Higher Education Has Begun
Budget cuts, culture wars, and enrollment crashes are pushing American universities off the edge. By Donald Earl CollinsProfessorial Lecturer at American University in Washington, DCPublished on 24 April 2025 There is no other way to say it: The American university as the United States has known it since the 1960s is at an end. The […]
“Exploring China: Observations and Proverbs” Event Successfully Held
On April 26, 2025, our online event titled “Exploring China: Observations and Proverbs” was successfully held, attracting a wide audience from both Türkiye and China. The event provided a valuable platform for sharing knowledge in the fields of Sinology and cross-cultural communication. The session was moderated by Utku Güngör, who currently resides in Beijing and […]
2025 LL.M. in Chinese Law
Renmin University of China Law School 1. Program Description Amid China’s rapid economic growth and rising international influence, Chinese law has become an essential field of study for international students and legal professionals engaged in business, cultural, academic, or political interactions with China.To address this growing demand, Renmin University of China Law School launched the […]
Balancing or Taking Sides? ASEAN at a Geopolitical Crossroads
President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, paid visits to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia during a period when the trade war with the United States was intensifying. These countries hold great significance for China. Since the first trade war that began in 2017, these three countries have become major hubs for investments by […]
The Model That Could Save Istanbul from an Earthquake
Istanbul, as Türkiye’s most economically developed city, is under serious risk of an earthquake. Considering its share in the workforce is over 20%, any natural disaster that renders Istanbul inoperative would effectively paralyze Türkiye’s economy. Therefore, the issue of Istanbul’s urban transformation and earthquake preparedness is also a matter of national security and economic independence […]