Journal of Traditional Chinese Studies. Issue 1

Author: Editorial Committee of the Journal of Traditional Chinese Studies, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
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Features: The concept of "Traditional China" can be understood both vertically and horizontally. Vertically, in terms of time, it spans from the ancient Three Dynasties to the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Qing dynasties, all within its scope. Horizontally, in terms of professional fields, it encompasses politics, economy, military, diplomacy, thought, culture, customs, religion, and more. Moreover, given social systems, they are also placed within the category of "Traditional China" for research. It is evident that the study of "Traditional China" must have both breadth and depth, which is the characteristic and perspective of traditional Chinese studies. For thousands of years, people have read and understood tradition and classical texts under circumstances where the original or truth has been obscured or distorted for various reasons. To some extent, misunderstanding these traditions and classical texts has become part of the real historical process.