Knowledge Production and Paradigm Transformation of Chinese Southeast Asian Studies: From the Perspective of Civilization History

Abstract

Abstract: The development of Southeast Asian studies in China has been driven by the Chinese civilization, which is represented by Confucian culture, with its roots deeply embedded in ancient historical soil. This discipline has long adhered to the“China-centric”perspective, while also exhibiting cognitive inertia, a singular research framework, and methodological uniformity. Simultaneously, Chinese Southeast Asian studies have been theoretically influenced by Western narratives over an extended period. With the transformation of the Asia-Pacific regional order, China's growing influence in Southeast Asia has provided an interdisciplinary platform for the addition of first level disciplines in regional studies, promoting the shift in epistemology and the expansion of knowledge functions in Chinese Southeast Asian studies. During this process, the development of the discipline is not only reflected in the expansion of international perspectives, but also in the in-depth exploration of local experiences, and presents a two-way interactive trend. The knowledge system of Chinese Southeast Asian studies seeks a dynamic balance between a broader international perspective and local experiences. In the context of unprecedented changes, building a Chinese Southeast Asian studies with Chinese characteristics not only meets the needs of the times, but also contributes to enriching the theoretical framework of global Southeast Asian research.

Key words: Confucian culture, Chinese Southeast Asian Studies, Knowledge production, paradigm shift

CLC Number:

G122

Wang Yong-hui. Knowledge Production and Paradigm Transformation of Chinese Southeast Asian Studies: From the Perspective of Civilization History[J]. Journal of Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, 2025, 0(5): 102-110.

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