6 – 7 November 2026 | Sofia, Bulgaria
CHINA – INNER AND OUTER PERSPECTIVES:
Challenges, Interactions and Prospects
International ADADEMIC Conference
Invitation
A jubilee academic forum celebrating
35 years of Chinese Studies at
Sofia University
"St. Kliment Ohridski".
The Department of Chinese Studies at the Center for Eastern Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, invites participation in a milestone academic conference marking 35 years of Chinese studies in Bulgaria.
This jubilee forum gathers scholars from Bulgaria, China, and Europe to examine the "Chinese World" through diverse humanitarian and social science disciplines. The conference offers a platform for discourse on traditional themes alongside contemporary regional and interdisciplinary issues.
Venue: Sofia University Rectorate (Aula and "The Egg" Hall).
Scientific Program Tracks
Language & Linguistics
The ideal textbook—from beginners to advanced levels.
Translation Studies
Special focus on Audio-video translation.
Literature
Literary works and artistic translation.
Digital Humanities
Intersection of Chinese Studies and digital academic tools.
Science & Medicine
Academic perspectives on technology and traditional medicine.
New Technologies
China's role in the development of emerging tech.
Material Culture
Museums, artifacts, and physical heritage studies.
Society & Arts
Exploring culture, social structures, and artistic expression.
History & Archaeology
Ancient and modern historical narratives and discoveries.
Philosophy & Religion
Spiritual traditions and foundational Chinese thought.
Social Change
Transformations in contemporary Chinese society.
Gender Issues
Research into gender roles and relations in China.
China & the EU
Bulgaria and China in the context of the European Union.
Economic Topics
Current themes in the economy of modern China.
Global Relations
China and the world in the XX & XXI centuries.
Important Dates
Deadline for summary (up to 400 words) and application form.
Formatting Requirements
- Length: 20,000 symbols (Latin/Cyrillic) or 8,000 Chinese characters.
- Font: Times New Roman (Latin) / Deng Xian (Chinese).
- Layout: 34 lines per page.
- Referencing: MLA 7th edition. Transliterate non-English bibliography entries into Roman script.
- FORMATTING EXAMPLE (DOCX) (👈Click to download)
Join the Academic Dialogue
Participation is free of charge. Submit your abstract and application form to our committee.
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology • Department of Sinology
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