A new form of utopian cosmopolitanism is currently being embraced in Chinese politico-philosophical discourse. In particular, contemporary readings of the concept of tianxia (All-under-Heaven) and critical re-interpretations of Chinese historical cosmopolitanism have attracted widespread critical attention.
This talks aims at bringing to the fore the unifying thread of these contemporary approaches – a New Confucian vision for an alternative world order – through an analysis of their key terms. The talk further problematizes these approaches against early conceptualization of the ‘Other’ and of the physical and cultural space of the empire, taking the case of early encounters with Japan as a case study.

Date&Time: Friday, July 3, 2026, 13:00~14:30
Venue: Conference Room (1st Floor), Graduate School of International Cultural Studies Building, Kawauchi Kita Campus, Tohoku University (MAP:https://maps.app.goo.gl/JNbS8n1ssmVhWXoA7)
Capacity: 30 participants

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