The Center for American and Canadian Studies (also known as the Center for North American Studies) was registered as a Ministry of Education Center for Country and Regional Studies in June 2017. The center has long been engaged in in-depth research on North American politics, economy, culture, and other fields, as well as international exchange and cooperation.
The center boasts a robust and well-structured team of talented professionals. It brings together experts and scholars from various disciplines such as history, politics, culture, literature, and education. Among them are both seasoned professors with decades of experience in North American studies and innovative young scholars full of vitality. Many members of the center are key figures in the "Huang Danian-style" faculty teams at universities across the country. With their solid academic expertise and keen insight, they continue to break new ground in the field of North American studies.
The center has long conducted research on key issues such as the evolution of the political system, adjustments in economic policies, and sociocultural diversity in North America, with a particular focus on the historical development of North American adolescent literature. Serving national needs, the center actively participates in policy discussions and political deliberations. Some of its advisory reports have received feedback from the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, highlighting the practical value of its academic achievements. Additionally, the center undertakes major projects, including those funded by the National Social Science Fund, and has produced a series of highly influential academic outcomes. It has published numerous high-quality papers in authoritative domestic and international academic journals, contributing a unique "Chinese perspective" to the field of North American studies.
Talent cultivation is a central mission of the institution. Through offering specialized courses, organizing academic lectures, and conducting field research, the center provides students with comprehensive and in-depth learning opportunities. It has nurtured a group of versatile talents who are not only well-versed in North American affairs but also possess a global perspective. These individuals are now active in various positions across related fields both domestically and internationally, serving as a vital force in promoting exchanges and cooperation among China, the United States, and Canada.
Academic exchange is the source of vitality for the center. It regularly organizes international academic seminars, inviting renowned scholars from North America and other countries to exchange ideas and share the latest research findings. At the same time, it actively arranges for scholars to conduct academic visits and research trips to North America, broadening their research perspectives and enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation within the international academic community.
In the field of social services, the center leverages its professional strengths to provide policy consultation, information services, and specialized training for the government, enterprises, and the general public. It participates in formulating relevant foreign policies, assists businesses in exploring the North American market, and enhances public awareness and understanding of the North American region.
Over the years, the center has achieved remarkable results in talent team building, scientific research and innovation, talent cultivation, academic exchanges, and social services. It has become an important base for North American studies in China and a key window for international exchanges, continuously contributing wisdom and strength to promoting the healthy and stable development of China-U.S.-Canada relations.
