EUC and CASS open first Centre for Chinese Studies in Cyprus

Press Release 12:37 - 28 September 2023

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The European University Cyprus (EUC) and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), China's leading academic institution, have jointly established the first Centre for Chinese Studies in Cyprus, which is the 5th in Europe and 15th set up in the world.

A press release by the EUC says that the opening of the Centre took place at the European University Cyprus by President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Professor Gao Xiang - who has the status of Minister - and the Rector of EUC, Professor Andreas Efstathiou.

It is noted that the establishment of the Centre is another important step to strengthen the ties between the University and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

The operation of the CASS-EUC Centre for Chinese Studies, will focus on promoting activities related to the development of knowledge about China through the organisation of exhibitions, conferences, studies, seminars and thematic courses, the development of joint research projects, and the publication of academic articles.

In addition, the Centre will establish and maintain mutually beneficial academic, research and service collaborations that promote the interdisciplinary methodology of research communities, thus promoting the connection between China and Cyprus in the fields of Legal Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Furthermore, it says that in this context, the Centre will act as a model of scientific engagement in the world.

(Source: CNA)

EUC and CASS open first Centre for Chinese Studies in Cyprus

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