Turkish Studies in China: Language, Academia and Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Jiayi Zhu

Makale detayları

Turkish Studies in China: Language, Academia and Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Yazarlar:

Jiayi Zhu

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dilbilim (Diğer)

Dergi:

Şarkiyat Mecmuası Issue 46, pp.145-173

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349056

pISSN:

1307-5020

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 This article provides a comprehensive examination of the historical evolution and interdisciplinary expansion of Turkish Studies in China. Türkiyes strategic importance in the Belt and Road Initiative BRI has significantly intensified Chinese academic interest, contributing to the emergence of Turkish Studies as a dynamic and evolving field. This study analyzes five core areas of developmentTurkish language education, research centers, book and journal publications, graduate theses, and translation workoffering a structured evaluation of academic progress from 1949 to 2024. Originally limited to language and historical topics, Turkish Studies in China have increasingly incorporated disciplines such as political science, economics, cultural studies, and international relations. In particular, the post-2013 period has witnessed notable growth in scholarly output, institutional infrastructure, and student engagement, underscoring the fields maturation and sustainability. By situating academic trends within the broader trajectory of Sino-Turkish relations, this article illustrates how scholarly production mirrors diplomatic, cultural, and geopolitical shifts. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate the central role of knowledge production and academic collaboration in fostering cross-cultural understanding and strategic partnerships between China and Türkiye. This study contributes to ongoing discussions on area studies in non-Western contexts and highlights the unique path of Turkish Studies in contemporary Chinese academia.

 This article provides a comprehensive examination of the historical evolution and interdisciplinary expansion of Turkish Studies in China. Türkiyes strategic importance in the Belt and Road Initiative BRI has significantly intensified Chinese academic interest, contributing to the emergence of Turkish Studies as a dynamic and evolving field. This study analyzes five core areas of developmentTurkish language education, research centers, book and journal publications, graduate theses, and translation workoffering a structured evaluation of academic progress from 1949 to 2024. Originally limited to language and historical topics, Turkish Studies in China have increasingly incorporated disciplines such as political science, economics, cultural studies, and international relations. In particular, the post-2013 period has witnessed notable growth in scholarly output, institutional infrastructure, and student engagement, underscoring the fields maturation and sustainability. By situating academic trends within the broader trajectory of Sino-Turkish relations, this article illustrates how scholarly production mirrors diplomatic, cultural, and geopolitical shifts. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate the central role of knowledge production and academic collaboration in fostering cross-cultural understanding and strategic partnerships between China and Türkiye. This study contributes to ongoing discussions on area studies in non-Western contexts and highlights the unique path of Turkish Studies in contemporary Chinese academia.

 This article provides a comprehensive examination of the historical evolution and interdisciplinary expansion of Turkish Studies in China. Türkiyes strategic importance in the Belt and Road Initiative BRI has significantly intensified Chinese academic interest, contributing to the emergence of Turkish Studies as a dynamic and evolving field. This study analyzes five core areas of developmentTurkish language education, research centers, book and journal publications, graduate theses, and translation workoffering a structured evaluation of academic progress from 1949 to 2024. Originally limited to language and historical topics, Turkish Studies in China have increasingly incorporated disciplines such as political science, economics, cultural studies, and international relations. In particular, the post-2013 period has witnessed notable growth in scholarly output, institutional infrastructure, and student engagement, underscoring the fields maturation and sustainability. By situating academic trends within the broader trajectory of Sino-Turkish relations, this article illustrates how scholarly production mirrors diplomatic, cultural, and geopolitical shifts. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate the central role of knowledge production and academic collaboration in fostering cross-cultural understanding and strategic partnerships between China and Türkiye. This study contributes to ongoing discussions on area studies in non-Western contexts and highlights the unique path of Turkish Studies in contemporary Chinese academia.

 Bu makale, Çindeki Türkiye çalışmalarının tarihsel gelişimini, kurumsallaşma sürecini ve disiplinler arası açılımını kapsamlı bir şekilde incelemektedir. Çin ile Türkiye arasındaki etkileşimler, antik İpek Yoluna dayanan kültürel ve ekonomik ilişkilerle şekillenmiş; iki ülke 20. yüzyılda benzer modernleşme süreçlerinden geçmiş, fakat akademik düzeydeki ilişkiler uzun süre sınırlı kalmıştır. 1971 yılında diplomatik ilişkilerin kurulması ve ardından 2013te Türkiyenin Kuşak ve Yol Girişiminde stratejik ortak olarak öne çıkması, Çin akademisinde Türkiyeye yönelik ilgiyi belirgin şekilde artırmıştır. Bu doğrultuda makale, Türkiye çalışmalarının Çindeki gelişimini beş temel eksende analiz etmektedir: Türk dili eğitimi, araştırma merkezlerinin kuruluşu, akademik yayınlar, lisansüstü tez çalışmaları ve çeviri faaliyetleri. 1949dan 2024e kadar uzanan dönemsel değerlendirme, alanın yalnızca dil ve tarih araştırmalarına dayalı bir çerçeveden çıkıp siyaset, ekonomi, uluslararası ilişkiler, kültürel çalışmalar gibi çokboyutlu bir yapıya dönüştüğünü göstermektedir. Özellikle son on yılda yayın sayısındaki hızlı artış, araştırma merkezlerinin çeşitlenmesi ve disiplinler arası yaklaşımların benimsenmesi, Türkiye çalışmalarının Çinde olgunlaşan bir alan haline geldiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu çalışma, Çin-Türkiye ilişkilerinin akademik düzlemde nasıl yankı bulduğunu ve bu bağlamda alan çalışmalarının Çindeki dönüşümünü yansıtmaktadır.

Makale detayları

Turkish Studies in China: Language, Academia and Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Yazarlar:

Jiayi Zhu

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dilbilim (Diğer)

Dergi:

Şarkiyat Mecmuası Issue 46, pp.145-173

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349056

pISSN:

1307-5020

Turkish Studies

Sino-Turkish Relations

Belt and Road Initiative

Area StudiesTürkiye Çalışmaları

Çin-Türkiye İlişkileri

Kuşak ve Yol

Bölge Çalışmaları

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Jiayi Zhu

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Dilbilim (Diğer)

Dergi: Şarkiyat Mecmuası Issue 46, pp.145-173

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 4/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001349056

pISSN: 1307-5020

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Jiayi Zhu

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dilbilim (Diğer)

Dergi:

Şarkiyat Mecmuası Issue 46, pp.145-173

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349056

pISSN:

1307-5020