Confucianism and Communism were both pronounced dead at the end of the twentieth century. But the traditions have mounted remarkable comebacks in mainland China. What explains the revival of Confucianism and Communism? What are the implications for Chinese society and the political system?

About the speakers

Daniel A. Bell （贝淡宁） is Chair Professor of Political Theory with the Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong. He has recently completed a five year term as Dean of the School of Political Science and Public Administration at Shandong University (Qingdao). His latest book is The Dean of Shandong, to be published by Princeton University Press in 2023. His books include Just Hierarchy (with Wang Pei), The China Model, China’s New Confucianism, Beyond Liberal Democracy, East Meets West and The Spirit of Cities (co-authored with Avner de-Shalit), all published by Princeton University Press. He is founding editor of the Princeton-China series (Princeton University Press) which translates and publishes original and influential academic works from China. His works have been translated in 23 languages. In 2018, he was awarded the Huilin Prize and was honored as a “Cultural Leader” by the World Economic Forum. In 2019 he was awarded the Special Book Award of China.

Yingjie Guo (Chair) is Professor of Chinese Studies and deputy director of China Studies Centre. He received his BA and MA from Shanghai International Studies University, China and PhD from the University of Tasmania, Australia. Before joining the University of Sydney in 2014, he had taught at Shanghai International Studies University, the University of Tasmania, the University of New England, and the University of Technology, Sydney. His research focuses on cultural nationalism, cultural identities, and discourses of class in contemporary China.

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