Clusters Sharing Sessions
Throughout the day, various clusters also explored topics such as governance, care, gender, meanings, identities, and communities, citizens and representation, and China’s relationship with the global south. The Governing China Cluster led by Coraline Goron, along with co-leads Annemieke van den Dool and Fangsheng Zhu engaged in insightful discussions on the dynamics of governance in China. A notable highlight was student Jialin Li’s presentation, where she discussed how Dr. van den Dool works with her student researchers to actively promote peer mentorship within their research team. Her speech not only highlighted their research progress but also emphasized the role of mentorship in creating a collaborative and supportive environment, contributing to the overall research experience within the cluster and showcasing the inclusive atmosphere within the group. In the Citizens and Representation Cluster, led by Jiahua Yue, Andrew MacDonald and Jason Todd, a significant focus was placed on surveying citizens and states. Dr. Yue delved into the intriguing topic of the citizen and elite divide in China, with a particular focus on the case of the Third Child Policy. His research explored the dynamics of this policy and its impact on the relationship between the Chinese citizenry and the country’s elite, providing valuable insights into the complex interplay of public policy and the perspectives of the populace. These clusters, along with others, collectively contributed to a rich tapestry of discussions that not only showcased the depth of research within the field of contemporary China studies but also emphasized the interdisciplinary nature of the conference.
