Overseas Chinese Students: Exploration of Identity, Political Involvement, and Self-expression
In a recent conference, scholars and academics gathered to discuss the experiences of Chinese students studying abroad during significant historical periods. Here's a snapshot of some of the key topics and speakers that were part of the event.
Sofia Graziani and Laura De Giorgi led a discussion on Chinese students in Italy during the Cold War, 1949-1991. On the other hand, Han Rongbin and Wendy Zhou focused on the positioning of Chinese overseas youths amid geo-political tensions.
Chloe Froissart chaired Panel 3: Overseas Students' Identity Formation, while Zhou Yunyun spoke about Feminist and Queer Activism among Chinese Overseas Students in UK and France. Guo Weirong and Liu Qing discussed the racialization of Chinese Youth in the United States and Australia.
Claudia Astarita and Wang Simeng delved into the paths and impacts of Chinese students moving to France and Europe. Meanwhile, Jiang Shanshan spoke about Chinese students' self-censorship and attitudes about social activism.
Liu Jiaqi explored opportunistic diplomacy: diaspora youths and the mirage of Global China. Anthony Spires discussed Queer Chinese diasporic activism, and Diana Fu and Jessica Teets delved into the political socialization of China's Overseas Gen-Z.
Stephanie Balme, the director of the CERI, and Jerome Doyon, also from CERI-Sciences Po, were among the speakers. Ma Yingyi discussed the global job market experiences of overseas Chinese students with American degrees, and Dimitar Gueorguiev and Ma Yingyi spoke about Chinese International Students in New York Universities.
Tang Lingyue and Jean-Louis Rocca engaged in a debate on work among Chinese students. Hélène Le Bail chaired the session following Panel 3. Unfortunately, specific details about panels on December 16th and 17th focusing on overseas Chinese students could not be determined from the available search results.
In conclusion, the conference provided a platform for scholars to discuss various aspects of the experiences of Chinese students studying abroad, shedding light on their identities, activism, and career paths. Despite the lack of information about certain panels, the event offered valuable insights into the lives of these students throughout history.
Online education and learning opportunities were evidently not the primary focus of the conference, as discussions centered around the experiences, identities, activism, and career paths of Chinese students studying abroad during significant historical periods. However, considering the conference's focus on education-and-self-development, it can be inferred that the impact of online education on Chinese students' experiences could be a fascinating topic for future research.
