The Center for Chinese Studies celebrates its 15th anniversary.

Attending the ceremony were the Director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Nguyen Kim Son, and Professor Nguyen Van Kim (Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities). The workshop also included participation from scientists and administrators from many universities and research institutes: the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi; the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City; the Institute of Chinese Studies; the Institute of Han Nom Studies; the Institute of Philosophy; the Institute of Literature; the Vietnam Buddhist Academy; Hanoi Pedagogical University; Da Nang Pedagogical University, etc.

Rector of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Nguyen Kim Son. He was formerly the Director of the Center for Chinese Studies from 2006 to 2017.

At the ceremony, the Director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Nguyen Kim Son, stated: "From its inception, the first generation of leaders, including Associate Professor and People's Teacher Nguyen Van Hong, have oriented the establishment of a center for Chinese studies within a basic, interdisciplinary scientific research unit with a foundation in social sciences and humanities. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities has strengths in research in Literature, History, Linguistics, Sino-Vietnamese Studies, Oriental Studies, Philosophy, etc. This foundation has given the Center many advantages in conducting in-depth and interdisciplinary research on China."

Compared to other research centers, the Center for Chinese Studies chooses a "massive" research subject, that is, studying China from ancient times to the present and across all fields. In particular, the Center has a relatively small number of permanent staff, so it chooses to avoid taking on too many tasks, but strives to complete each task thoroughly.

With that spirit in mind, over the past 15 years the Center has focused on the following main areas: One main research direction is philosophical issues, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism; issues of ancient and modern China; issues of Vietnam-China relations; and the exchange and reception of Confucianism in Vietnam. The second direction is a number of contemporary issues in China, primarily those related to education.

Over the past 15 years, the Center has translated more than 100 books, collaborated internationally on the publication of more than 10 other books, published more than 10 scientific conference proceedings, and numerous other unpublished documents. The Center's translated materials serve research and teaching in almost all departments of the University.

The center also has extensive international collaborations with Peking University, the Confucian Center, National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, and several universities in Europe and the United States…

Dr. Nguyen Tho Duc expressed his gratitude and presented flowers to his predecessors.

Dr. Nguyen Tho Duc (Director of the Center for Chinese Studies) expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the significant contributions of the Center's predecessors, including Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Hong (former Director of the Center for Chinese Studies from 2002-2006), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Kim Son (former Director of the Center for Chinese Studies from 2006-2017), and Dr. Nghiem Thuy Hang (former Deputy Director of the Center for Chinese Studies). Dr. Nguyen Tho Duc also affirmed that the Center will inherit and develop according to the established direction for the future, aiming to extend the dedication and aspirations of previous generations with the guiding principles: "We must deeply understand China's past, present, and future," and "Regardless of the perspective, research on China must always take Vietnam as its basis."

Professor Nguyen Van Kim, Party Secretary and Vice Rector of the University, presented flowers to the Center's leaders. He stated that despite its young age, the Center is one of the strongest units within the University's research centers. He added that, despite its relatively young age, the Center is one of the leading research centers in the University.

Professor Nguyen Van Kim (Vice Rector of the University) highly appreciated and commended the outstanding results achieved by the Center. The Center possesses strengths such as: a dedicated staff; the development of a long-term and fundamental vision, resulting in high-quality social impact from its research products; a focus on long-term development and international relations; and the support and cooperation of universities, research institutes, and units inside and outside the University. With these advantages, the Party Committee and the Board of Directors of the University believe that the Center for Chinese Studies will maintain its position as one of the University's leading research centers and continue to conduct research and academic activities with a significant impact on society.

The Center for Chinese Studies is honored to receive a commendation from the Director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi for its achievements in 15 years of establishment and development.

Following the commemoration ceremony was a scientific seminar titled "Confucianism in the Relationship with the Three Religions.".This activity is part of a key research program that the Center is currently conducting. In the process of delving into the distinctive characteristics of Vietnamese cultural and intellectual history, the integration of the three religions (Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism) is recognized as a crucial and particularly prominent theme. Therefore, exploring the correlation between the three religions is a way for scientists to clarify issues concerning the characteristics, nature, and trends of Vietnamese cultural and intellectual history in general.

Associate Professor Nguyen Cong Ly (University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City) donated books to the Center.

Seminar "Confucianism in the Relationship with the Three Religions"