About us

The Fifth Hawai'i International Conference on Chinese Studies (HICCS 2027) brings together scholars, researchers, educators, and professionals from a wide range of fields in Chinese Studies to explore the past, present, and future of Chinese societies. The conference focuses on 'Solidarity for Humanity: Chinese Societies in the Past, Present and Future' and aims to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue in the age of deglobalization.

Important Dates

Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Submission deadline

Call For Paper

Anthropology
Sociology
Economics
Psychology
History
Education
Philosophy
Religion
Art/Art History/Architecture
Business/Finance/Marketing
Cultural Studies/Literature
Journalism/Communication
Language/Linguistics
Law and Legal Studies
Political Science/International Relations
Theater/Music/Performance Studies

We invite scholars, practitioners, and activists to engage in dialogues about the opportunities and challenges within not just China but Chinese societies at large. We welcome proposals from across disciplines, regions, and methodologies, particularly those focusing on the intersection of Chinese studies and current affairs.

Committee

Committee

Baoyan Cheng

Professor, College of Education

Chair

Ming-Bao Yue

Director, Center for Chinese Studies

Co-Chair

Ni Zhang

Associate Director, Center for Chinese Studies

Director

Kate Lingley

Associate Professor, Art and Art History Department

Committee Member

Hong Jiang

Associate Professor, Geography and Environment Department

Committee Member