Global Forum of Chinese Political Scientists
A loosely organized world-wide professional community, the Global Forum of Chinese Political Scientists was founded in 1999 in response to the greater need for understanding of the rise of China. Its establishment was a manifestation of scholarly achievements by Chinese political scientists around the globe. The inaugural conference was held in September, 1999, in the Washington, DC area at the campus of the University of Maryland. More than forty Chinese scholars, primarily political scientists, attended this conference. From 1999 to 2005, the Global Forum has sponsored more than a dozen academic conferences, workshops, and other programs. Participants came from the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Forum is also one of the affiliated organizations sponsoring panels for the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association (formerly known as “Conference Group on China Studies”).
Mission Statement
The mission of the Global Forum is threefold:
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To strengthen the field of political science and China studies within the Chinese communities including the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and those in the US, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and other regions.
•To utilize the knowledge of political science and apply it to the reality of greater China and China’s relations with the external world.
•To establish and strengthen professional networks throughout the world.
History
From 1999 to 2005, the Global Forum has sponsored more than a dozen academic activities including conferences, workshops, and other programs. Participants came from the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Forum is also one of the affiliated organizations sponsoring panels for the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association (formerly known as “Conference Group on China Studies”).
