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1 Nov 2021

The 7th High Table Dinner of International Campus

On October 27th, with melodious music and the attention of more than 270 faculty, staff and students, guests dressed in black gowns slowly stepped into the venue, the 7th High Table Dinner of International Campus officially started.

Professor He Lianzhen, member of the Standing Committee of ZJU Party Committee, and Vice President of ZJU, presented a certificate of thanks to LEE Der-Hong, the honorable guest of this High Table Dinner. The special guests of this High Table Dinner include ZHANG Min, Deputy Director of the Talent Office of Jiaxing Municipal Committee, RUAN Hui, Deputy Director of the Talent Office of Zhejiang University, LV Zhongfei, Member of the Standing Committee of Haining Municipal Committee and Minister of Organization Department. At the same time, Professor LI Erping, Vice Dean of International Campus, and Professor WANG Yufen, Deputy Secretary of Party Committee of International Campus, attended this High Table Dinner.

Professor OUYANG Hongwei, Dean of International Campus, extended a warm welcome to all the presents. He hoped that students could gain new knowledge from Professor LEE Der-Hong's sharing. "The residential college is not only the accommodation, but more importantly, it provides a platform and resources for students to grow and develop." Professor Tsui Lap Chee, the Master of Residential College, was unable to attend the meeting due to the epidemic. He sent cordial greetings to the presents through video.

Being invited as the honorable guest, Professor LEE Der-Hong gave his first public speech since he took up the post of Dean of ZJUI. Professor LEE graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Ph.D. He is also fellow of the Academy of Engineering, Singapore. For Professor LEE, the experience of returning to the motherland and being a member of the International Campus is extraordinary, and he used the words “back to where the journey started, yet start a new one” to describe his feelings.

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24 May 2021

Thesis Proposal Defense for Class 2020 One Year Students of MCS

The Thesis Proposal Defense for Class 2020 One Year Students of Institute of China Studies in Zhejiang University had been held from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM on May 21st, 2021. This is also the first online Thesis Proposal Defense held by the Institute of China Studies. The academic advisors of the Institute of China Studies, Zhang Xingkui, Zhou Wenyu, Shao Hui, Lin Ka, Francesco Silvestri, Thomas Whyke and Professor Ponzini (Teachers' representative of Turin University) co-chaired the Evaluation Committee for Proposal Defense of Master of Chinese Studies.

A total of 18 students from the Institute of China Studies participated in this defense. The students are also mainly from the partner universities: Turin University in Italy, Fribourg University in Switzerland and Kiel University in Germany. They were divided into two groups to report thesis topic and introduce research purpose, literature review and research plan. Students' thesis topic, from China's diplomatic relations (political issue) to digital currency (financial issue), from Chinese gender issue to local sci-fi literature, from overseas Chinese immigrant family evolution to individual identity, had wide coverage and deep breakthrough point. Each student was well prepared. They were made comments and offered suggestions one by one by the Evaluation Committee.

The students who participated in the defense said that the Master of Chinese Studies program deepened their understanding of China, and they could get an in-depth understanding of all aspects of China by this research practice, and explore their favorite topics for research.

They believed that although they did not live in China, they could have point-to-point discussions with tutors of MSC and conduct down-to-earth and in-depth research, which helped them to understand the problems in contemporary China from the source and the causes of their formation, and helped them to have a more three-dimensional cognition of the dynamic trends in China and the world. After communicating with the experts, they said that they would continue to improve their research proposal, believing that the research process would become their valuable wealth and lead them to a better future.

12 Mar 2021

Introduction to China’s Diplomacy: “China’s foreign policy in the New Era”

Patricio Giusto, Visiting Professor at Zhejiang Universit and Associate Professor and Researcher at Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, offered a new course "China's Foreign Policy in the New Era" in China Studies of Zhejiang University in March 2021.

Patricio Giusto is a PhD candidate in International Studies of Di Tella University, a master of China Studies with the YES China Program of Zhejiang University and a master in Public Policies of Latin American Social Sciences Institute in Argentina. He is also an Executive Director of the Observatory on China-Argentina Relations, a member of the Council on International Relations of Argentina, a political advisor at the National Senate of Argentina and a regular contributor to international and local media.

Patricio Giusto introduced China’s foreign policy from 1949 to 1989 to the students in the first class, which included the changes of Chinese foreign policy tendencies between China and the United States, the Soviet Union and other countries since the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

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This course will also involve China’s foreign policy from 1989 to 2013, core ideas and objectives of Xi Jinping’s foreign policy in light of the “two centenary goals”, and the development of Sino-US diplomatic relations.

At the end of this course, students will be required to write a short essay to deepen their understanding of China’s foreign policy by personally analyzing a field of current cooperation between China and their countries after learning the knowledge of China’s diplomatic history.

2 Mar 2021

Interview with Robert Wilson-Winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Economics

Robert Wilson, winner of 2020 Nobel Prize in economics and famous expert in game theory B. He Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, delivered a speech on behalf of Zhejiang University. Ben Shenglin, Dean of the school of international business of Zhejiang University, and Zhang Zhizhou, vice president of Zhejiang Euramerican Association and CEO of Dunhe Asset Management Co., Ltd. participated in the topic discussion at Kanglu, the site of Zhejiang Euramerican Association. Assistant Professor Chen Hongyi, director of master of finance of Zhejiang University International Business School, presided over the activity.

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This interview was conducted in English. Professor Robert Wilson shared his views on the improvement of auction theory and innovation of auction form based on his excellent academic attainments in game theory. Ben Shenglin, Dean of the school of international business of Zhejiang University, and Zhang Zhizhou, vice president of Zhejiang European and American Students Association, interact with Robert Wilson online around their current situation in economic, financial and other fields. In the Q & a session, Shao Hui, assistant professor of International Business School of Zhejiang University, and Professor representatives of School of management also asked questions one after another. The online and offline audience and guests had a warm interaction and an active atmosphere.

27 Jan 2021

MCS 2021 Admission Over View

The Master of China Studies is a MA-level degree program with a strong focus on China’s political, economic, historical, and societal context. Its interdisciplinary curriculum allows you to work analytical and gain an in-depth understanding of China. Zhejiang University Business School (ZIBS), partnering with the Institute of China Studies infuses business trends into the long-standing China Studies program.

Starting from 2021, preserving the original track of Chinese Culture and Society (CCS), a new track as Chinese Business Studies (CBS) will be introduced within China Studies Program. The aim of CBS is to cultivate China’s business expertise with global perspective and intercultural competence through a solid theoretical foundation and excellent business experience. The interdisciplinary curriculum allows students to work analytically, and to gain an in-depth understanding of China.

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CBS Features

Program Format

2-year’s Master program

Application

1.Eligibility

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental diseases that may affect the normal study, have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 40 (Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with certain work experience and high academic ability).

2.Application Duration

From now on to Mar.31, 2021

Fees and Finance Aid

1	Tuition & Fee	30,800/year
2	Accommodation	8,000/10 months
3	Medical Insurance	800/year
4	Application Fee	800 yuan

Scholarship

In the immense seek of young talented students all across the globe, Zhejiang University offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for international students to pursue their degree in the Master of China Studies Program.

• Zhejiang University Scholarship （Type A）

• Zhejiang University Scholarship （Type B）

• Chinese Government Scholarship Sino-U.S elations Program

• MOFCOM Scholarship

Students Activities

MCS Brochure

More information

please click the link below：

http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/english/redir.php?catalog_id=22232

Contact:Tianlun Xu

Email: mcs.intl@zju.edu.cn

Tel: +86 571 87572711

6 Jan 2020

University of Turin Thesis Defense

On November 29, 2019, master’s thesis defense was held at the University of Turin in Italy for Italian students of the Zhejiang University China Studies Center’s “To China” master’s degree program. Zhang Xingkui, the main academic instructor of the China Studies Center, along with Professor Andornino Giovanni, Professor Gabusi Giusappei, and other faculty members of the University of Turin, served as expert reviewers for the Master of China Studies students.

24 students participated in the master’s thesis defense and reported on their academic research. After providing a brief overview of their theses to the defense committee and mentors, the students reported on their research goals, process, and results. Each student conducted a survey as part of their research and utilized data analysis to support their research results.

The thesis topics of the defending students covered a wide range of topics and current events, including the differences between Chinese and Italian wine culture, the beautiful countryside of Zhejiang, and the China dream’s influence on China’s economy and on western economies. Each student was well-prepared and responded effectively to the defense committee’s questions. After a comprehensive review by the defense committee, all students passed their defenses.

The University of Turin “To China” program is a master’s program hosted by the China Studies Center of Zhejiang University. Each year, a group of outstanding Italian students spend a year studying and living in China at Zhejiang University before returning to Italy to continue their studies. The class of 2019 students stated that the China Studies program not only deepened their understanding of China but also gave them the opportunity to explore and adapt to the cultural differences between China and the West. The students also found that being able to conduct in-depth research and ground-level investigation helped them to understand their research subjects more thoroughly and to develop a more three-dimensional understanding of the dynamic trends affecting China and the world. The students will continue their studies after their thesis defenses, and their accomplishments will propel them to bright futures.

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