China's area studies scholars flag gap in translating research into policy

At a Beijing conference, Chinese academics acknowledged that the country's area studies programs struggle to inform policy and remain reliant on Western analytical frameworks. This reflects a broader push to develop indigenous knowledge to support China's deepening global engagement. The admission signals a potential shift in how China approaches foreign policy research, though concrete policy impact remains uncertain.

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