Conference: The Mediterranean Through Chinese Eyes: Transcultural Encounters and Representation in Chinese Sources

The international conference The Mediterranean through Chinese Eyes: Transcultural Encounters and Representation in Chinese Sources is the second conference of the MeTChE research project. This event aims to investigate how the Mediterranean has been perceived, represented, and reimagined in Chinese sources across time. Bringing together scholars from diverse disciplines, the conference will explore the construction of a transcultural perception of Mediterranean civilization(s) in Chinese geographical texts and travel diaries. Particular attention will be given to how representations of the sea and distant lands contributed to shaping the image of the “other” in Chinese thought.

The event will take place both in person and online. Please visit the conference website for the link to join online and the full program.