We discussed the role of the International Sinology magazine in promoting overseas Sinology research since its inception, and pointed out that before the late 1970s, the research on "Sinology" in the Chinese academic community had not yet formed a systematic framework. The founding of the International Sinology magazine marked that overseas Sinology research had become a specialized field. The article emphasizes the irreplaceable role played by International Sinology in exploring the emergence, development, dissemination, and influence of Chinese culture, as well as promoting cultural exchange between China and the world. The academic community is invited to criticize and correct the content of the article.

1、 Establishing the 'One Family Language of Sinology' to deepen understanding of Sinology and its research

Discussed the attention and research of the Chinese academic community on overseas Sinology research after the reform and opening up, and pointed out the bias and simplification tendency of the domestic academic community to regard overseas Chinese research as an academic tool. The International Sinology magazine aims to deepen the understanding of Sinology and Sinology research by creating a column called "Sinology Speaks". Scholars have engaged in heated discussions on how to refer to China studies worldwide, the nature of overseas Sinology, and whether there is ideological significance in overseas Sinology. Despite differences, the academic community generally believes that overseas Sinology has a dual nature, being both an "external study" and an "internal study", and has unique value in interpreting and researching Chinese culture. The academic connotation of overseas Sinology research includes the origin and development history of Sinology, the ideological and cultural background of Sinologists and their works, and the influence of Sinology on Chinese and Western academia. Through multi-dimensional discussions, the academic community has gained a deeper understanding of the multiple aspects and value implications of overseas Sinology and its re research, laying the foundation for constructing a holistic or systematic understanding.

2、 Inclusive and diversified research approach, committed to deeply presenting multiple aspects of overseas Sinology

Explored how the International Journal of Sinology presents multiple aspects of overseas Sinology through an inclusive and diverse research approach. The article points out that influenced by the concept of "academic intelligence", early overseas Sinology research mainly focused on tracking research trends, translating Sinology works, and summarizing research overview. With overseas Sinology becoming a specialized academic research object, how to break away from "information-based academia" has become a topic of concern in the academic community. International Sinology discusses the research methods of overseas Sinology, advocating and embracing diverse research approaches. Specifically, it includes: 1 The historical approach emphasizes the use of historical methods to study overseas Sinology, with a focus on the application of multilingual literature and linguistic methods; 2. Comparative cultural approach, exploring overseas Sinology from a comparative cultural perspective, revealing the common essence of Eastern culture; 3. Translation studies approach, focusing on the foreign translation and translation formation of Chinese cultural classics, as the basis for interpreting overseas Sinology; 4. Linguistic approach, studying the history of Chinese language learning and research abroad, the history of language contact between China and foreign countries, etc., influencing the evolution of modern Chinese language and the study of Chinese language history; 5. Art history approach, showcasing the dissemination and research of Chinese art outside of its borders, especially its impact on the development of art outside of its borders. International Sinology showcases the rich connotations and multiple aspects of overseas Sinology through inclusive and diverse research approaches, promoting the deepening of domestic and overseas Sinology research and exploring its rich academic and ideological implications.

3、 Advocate academic dialogue and debate, and promote the establishment of critical overseas Sinology research

We discussed the role of the International Journal of Sinology in promoting overseas Sinology research, particularly in advocating academic dialogue and debate. Since 1949, China's attention to overseas Sinology has been almost blank, until the 1990s when the Chinese academic community began to show interest in it, but there was a problem of blind worship. The International Sinology magazine aims to break down the barriers between Sinology and Chinese studies, promote academic dialogue and debate, and overcome the tendencies of arrogance and blind worship. The magazine has published multiple articles criticizing and revising overseas sinological works, such as Yu Wanli's revision and supplement of Ke Weinan's "Handbook of Eastern Han Phonology Annotations", Bao Weimin's criticism of "Song Dynasty Economic Revolution Theory", Fang Xudong's analysis of Gu Liya's "Confucius and Mythology", Zhang Zhigang's questioning of the study of Chinese folk beliefs, and criticism of the "Cambridge Chinese History Series" and "New Qing History". International Sinology promotes academic research on overseas Sinology through sustained or specialized dialogue and criticism, not only focusing on its perspectives, methods, and new materials, but also engaging in discussions on academic concepts and theories with Sinologists. Yan Shaotang emphasized that Chinese culture will transform from its original form to a variant form when spoken by different philosophical consciousness. Therefore, the Chinese academic community needs to engage in academic discussions and debates with foreign Sinology to truly understand the foreign interpretation and discourse of Chinese academia. Zhang Xiping proposed that critical Chinese studies should not only correct the knowledge and cognitive errors of Western sinologists, but also break out of the paradigm of Sinologists' Chinese studies and reconstruct the narrative of Chinese academia. International Sinology advocates using critical Sinology as a position and research method, standing on the standpoint of Chinese academia itself, and engaging in dialogue with the overseas Sinology community with an open attitude, becoming an important platform for the internationalization of Chinese academia.

4、 Conclusion: The Vitality of Overseas Sinology and Its Research

Emphasis was placed on the vitality and universality of overseas Sinology (Chinese studies), pointing out that its vitality stems from the vitality of the Chinese nation and China's important position in the international system. With the advancement of Chinese path to modernization and national rejuvenation, overseas sinology has become the "outstanding learning" that the world pays attention to. The chapter discusses two major changes in the form of overseas Sinology research: non-traditional Sinologists becoming the research subject, and cooperation and interaction within the field of Sinology becoming a new trend. At the same time, it is emphasized that Sinology research should focus on historical research and practical examination, in order to update the understanding of diverse civilizations in China and the world, and promote cultural exchange and mutual learning. Finally, it is proposed that the new mission of overseas Sinology research is to deepen the study of Sinology outside the region in the context of the new era, and to provide assistance in constructing a "Chinese narrative" and "Chinese paradigm" in the global context.