Centre for China Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

About CCS

The Centre for China Studies (CCS) is an interdisciplinary department under the CUHK Faculty of Arts.
We are dedicated to scholarship and learning in all fields of China Studies.
In 2024, Yale-China Chinese Language Academy became part of the Centre for China Studies. It provides language training in Cantonese and Putonghua to second/ foreign language learners and Chinese speakers.

Vision

The Centre for China Studies (CCS) aspires to be a major interdisciplinary centre for innovative research and education on contemporary China in a global context, and for its Chinese Language Academy to be recognized as a world-leading Chinese language teaching centre.

Mission

To lead cross-Faculty and interdisciplinary initiatives in China Studies, reflecting “China: Tradition and Modernity” as a strategic research focus of CUHK and contribute to the mission of the Faculty of Arts.
To develop a high profile in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond as a major research and teaching centre on contemporary China and Chinese language.
To train new generations of global China experts, with the knowledge and skills to understand China deeply and the ability to communicate effectively to a global audience.
To enhance Putonghua and Cantonese communication skills for the diversified university student population, as well as the wider local community, and to promote Chinese language and culture to the community to demonstrate the importance of being trilingual and biliterate in Hong Kong.

Following the merger with the Yale-China Chinese Language Centre in August 2024, the reconstituted and strengthened CCS offers primarily English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes on contemporary China which explore the richness and complexity of China in a global context, and world-leading Chinese language education (both Putonghua and Cantonese).

Our interdisciplinary research and teaching is led by a diverse faculty with expertise in Chinese language, society, governance, culture, literature, history, economy, and business.

CCS’s programmes bring together students from Hong Kong, mainland China, and the rest of the world to learn through critical inquiry and interactive discussion in and outside of class, with strong emphasis on experiential learning.

Our location in Hong Kong facilitates direct engagement with mainland China and offers access to rich resources for China Studies.

Programmes and teaching

We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Chinese Studies. These are primarily taught in English.

BA in Chinese Studies
MA in Chinese Studies
MPhil and PhD in Chinese Studies

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Why study at CCS?

Gain the knowledge and skills to pursue successful international careers involving China.
Enjoy interactive teaching and learning.
Develop strong analytical and communication skills.
Benefit from the unique traditions, resources and innovations of CUHK, a renowned global centre for studying China.
Learn about the richness and complexity of Chinese history, economy, governance, business, culture, language, literature and contemporary society.
Be trained in an interdisciplinary approach across humanities and social sciences.

Why Hong Kong?

The ideal environment to study China, Hong Kong is a vibrant global city where Chinese and other cultures meet, mix, and mesh.
CUHK’s world-famous libraries, archives, museums and resources for studying China.
Easy to travel across China (Shenzhen is only 20 minutes away!).
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Build an international, cross-cultural network for developing careers
in Hong Kong, mainland China, and beyond.

Our students graduate with:

High proficiency in both Chinese (Putonghua) and English
Integrated comprehension of the complexities of Chinese society
Strong analytical and communication skills
Cross-cultural networks
International outlook

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