14 October 2025 

The Department of Chinese and the Tin Ka Ping Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at HSUHK collaborated with Peking University’s Institute for the Study of Excavated Texts and Ancient Civilizations to host the International Conference on Bronze Inscriptions and History of Ancient China from 13 to 14 October 2025. Held as part of HSUHK’s 45th Anniversary celebrations, the event brought together global scholars to explore Shang-Zhou bronze inscriptions, archaeology, and ancient history.

Over two days, the Conference featured seven discussion panels exploring bronze inscription analysis, artifact dating, material studies, and ritual systems, unveiling new research findings. Leading experts in Shang-Zhou archaeology shared innovative perspectives, emphasising the critical academic value of cross-verifying excavated texts with archaeological discoveries. The Conference championed the principle of “applying ancient knowledge to modern studies”, fostering interdisciplinary and cross-era dialogue in the study of ancient Chinese history and culture.