On December 8, 2012, the Center for China Studies held the 10th Anniversary Celebration and the Scientific Symposium “China Studies 2012 – 2022: Trends and Prospects”.The ceremony took place in a warm and intimate atmosphere with the participation of Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities); Professor, Dr. Do Tien Sam (Director of the Institute of Chinese Studies, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences); Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Hong (Former Director of the Center for Chinese Studies); Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Kim Son (Director of the Center); Representatives of Institutes, Departments, Faculties, Centers, scientists inside and outside the university, lecturers and graduate students.
The celebration marks a decade of establishment and development of the Center for Chinese Studies (2002 - 2012) and is also an opportunity for generations of staff, collaborators, and scientists researching China to meet and discuss current issues of interest about China. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh commented: "In just 10 years, the Center has achieved remarkable achievements, especially successes in the field of research. The Center deserves to be one of the focal points for Chinese studies research in the University and in Vietnam on issues of Chinese history, philosophy, language, culture, and society." After the celebration, the scientific discussion "Chinese Studies 2012 - 2022: Trends and Prospects" took place enthusiastically with the participation of scientists and researchers on China. Current Director, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Kim Son affirmed that with the active support from the University, scientists, collaborators, and the efforts of the Center's staff, in the future, the Center for Chinese Studies will achieve many more significant achievements.
