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Chinese scholars grapple with translating area studies research into policy

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Chinese scholars are facing difficulties in translating academic research, particularly in the field of area studies, into actionable policy. A recent conference in Beijing highlighted the need for these studies to better inform national policy and to move beyond existing Western frameworks. The discipline, which integrates history, politics, economics, and sociology, is crucial for China's deepening international engagement and understanding of other nations' political systems and strategic priorities. AI

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Chinese scholars grapple with translating area studies research into policy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    Chinese scholars warned of challenge of ‘translating academic research into policy’

    Chinese academic courses designed to deepen understanding of different countries or regions face a challenge in better informing policy and moving beyond frameworks developed in the West, a conference in Beijing has heard. Speakers said that as the country’s international engagem…

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