China through the eyes of French writers between 1950 and 1980

The Maison Suger is pleased to host the seminar 'China through the Eyes of French Writers between 1950 and 1980,' organised by the research network 'The New French Sinology'.

French sinological studies have always been influenced by the general perception that the French, particularly the elite, had of China at different times, while themselves helping to shape this vision. In this session, LIU Yangyang will present his research on the infatuation with China that developed in France between 1950 and 1980.

→ Read more on the French page.

LIU Yangyang wrote a dissertation in literature entitled L'image de la Chine sous la plume des écrivains français contemporains entre 1950 et 1980, which he defended at the Sorbonne in January 2025. His research focuses on the history of ideas in contemporary France, as well as the representation, construction and transmission of knowledge, in the light of the writings of contemporary French intellectuals on China.

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The seminar is organised by Lun Zhang.