Welcome to ISSCO!

ISSCO, the International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas, was established in 1992. Professor Wang Gungwu, National University of Singapore, was appointed President and Professor Wang Ling-chi, Department of Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley, Secretary-Treasurer together with a number of regional Board members.

ISSCO is a scholarly, non-political, non-profit professional society of individuals and institutions interested in and committed to the study of Chinese overseas. The primary purposes of the society are to advance research and scholarly exchange in the study of Chinese overseas, to provide means for research and publications, and to organise and support national and international conferences.

ISSCO VII Announcement

"Owing to the overwhelming demand from participants, we have decided to extend the deadline for submitting paper abstracts to 31 January 2010"

Migration, indigenization and exchange: Chinese overseas from global perspectives

Recent globalization which began at the end of the last century has had a tremendous impact on Chinese overseas; the conventional notions on Chinese migration, indigenization and exchange between ethnic Chinese and their host or adopted countries as well as between ethnic Chinese and China require re-examination. The major objectives of the 7th International Conference of ISSCO are to re-look from regional as well as global perspectives at these issues, in particular the challenges faced by Chinese overseas in the political, economic, linguistic, cultural, educational and religious areas. These challenges may also be compared with the historical experiences of the Chinese overseas for a better understanding of their present situation, and possibly a prognosis of the future.

Conference Languages : English, Chinese and Malay are the three official languages of the conference

To register, go to: http://register.chineseheritagecentre.org/event.php?eid=1

Important Deadlines
Call for papers final deadline 31 December 2009
Registration Payment deadline15 February 2010
Accommodation confirmation28 February 2010

(For booking of accommodation at special conference rates. Participants should confirm their own accommodation through the links provided under accommodation in the website.)

For more information, log on to http://isscoVII.chineseheritagecentre.org

Upcoming Conferences

7th Conference of The International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas
Nanyang Technological University
May 7-9, 2010
Conference details
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Rising Dragons, Soaring Bananas International Conference
Auckland, New Zealand
July 18-19, 2009
Conference details

 

 

President's Message

Allow me first of all to thank you for giving me the honor and privilege to serve you as President of ISSCO. We have come a long way since the founding of our organization in 1992. Six international conferences and five regional conferences have been held in previous years; thanks to the indefatigable efforts of the organizers. This coming July 18 to 19, we will have our 2009 regional conference at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. I thank our board member, Prof. Manying Ip, who has worked very hard with the New Zealand Chinese Association to convene this conference.

As you all know, next year, May 2010, I will be responsible in convening 7th ISSCO international conference in modern Singapore. The co-organizer is Nanyang Technological University. I would like to take this opportunity to ask for your full and unstinted support. Your participation will mean a lot towards the success of this conference.

Much has been accomplished in our 16 years existence but much remains to be done. We have recently updated our website and we also hope for your support by sending us updates about your new research, upcoming conferences, recent awards and recognition and other information which will benefit our colleagues in the field of Chinese overseas studies.

Thank you. My warmest regards and best wishes to you all,

Leo Suryadinata
President

List of Officers

2007-2010 List of Officers
2003-2007 List of Officers

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