2013 No.2
Gideon's Chinese Classics

With the example of Zhou Yi (周易), Professor Edward Shaughnessy illustrates the difficulties in translating the Chinese classics.

Edward Shaughnessy, ICS Visiting Professor, 2013-2014

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Translation and Modernization in East Asia in the 19th and Early 20th Century Conference
The Research Centre for Translation (RCT) staged an international conference entitled "Translation and Modernization in East Asia in the 19th and Early 20th Century" in late May 2013. The conference aimed to study the role played by translation in the modernization process of the East Asian countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Kangxi and the Taming of Black Tigers: Two Excursions in Chinese Art History Studies 「康熙伏虎:中國藝術史研究方法舉隅兩例」
These keynotes are abstracted from Professor Lam's presentation at an Institute of Chinese Studies Luncheon in March 2013. The topic of his presentation was "Kangxi and the Taming of Black Tigers: Two Excursions in Chinese Art History Studies". Citing two rare items, a monumental blue and white vase and a calligraphy rubbing, both in the collection of the Art Museum, Professor Lam illustrated two approaches in the studies of Chinese Art History, combining traditional Chinese scholarship and modern Western methodologies.

Lam Y. K. Peter, Director of Art Museum

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Lecture Series by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Scholars – Professor Shen Jiaxuan
Every year, the Office of Academic Links (China) at CUHK organises the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Scholars Visit Programme. Prominent CASS scholars are invited to visit the University and to deliver public lectures in the "Lecture Series by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Scholars".
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The ICS Reference Library collections have been moved to the University Library. Please approach the University Library for assistance.

 

New Publications
  • Studies in Chinese Linguistics (Volume 34 Number 1), T.T. Ng Chinese Language Research Centre
  • Renditions (Spring 2013), Research Centre for Translation
  • Towards a History of Translating, Research Centre for Translation
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"Radiant Legacy: Ancient Chinese Gold from the Mengdiexuan Collection", presented by the Art Museum, CUHK
To celebrate CUHK's Golden Jubilee, the Art Museum and the Department of Fine Arts are staging a joint exhibition entitled "Radiant Legacy: Ancient Chinese Gold from the Mengdiexuan Collection" from 5 May to 27 October 2013.
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Editorial Board Committee
Chairman : Lee Chi-chung, Archie
Members : Wong Wang-chi, Lawrence
Chu Kwok-fan
Yim Kwai-heung, Tsarina
Ho Kit-yin, Amy
Leung Tse-wai, Grace
Lee Kit-yee, Rene

Gideon's Chinese Classics
Translation and Modernization in East Asia in the 19th and Early 20th Century Conference
Kangxi and the Taming of Black Tigers: Two Excursions in Chinese Art History Studies 「康熙伏虎:中國藝術史研究方法舉隅兩例」
Lecture Series by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Scholars – Professor Shen Jiaxuan
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New Publications
"Radiant Legacy: Ancient Chinese Gold from the Mengdiexuan Collection", presented by the Art Museum, CUHK
Editorial Board Committee
 
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