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Localizing Learning, Digital Humanities, and the Future of AI in China Studies

November 1, 2025


About This Conversation

In this episode of Mapping Global China Conversations, Prof. Xiaojiao Wang speaks with Professor Peter K. Bol, the Charles H. Carswell Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. They discuss:

  • His recent book Localizing Learning and how local elites shaped China’s cultural identity.
  • The evolution of digital humanities and the China Biographical Database.
  • How AI is transforming historical and humanistic research.
  • The challenges and opportunities of online teaching in the age of AI.

💡 A fascinating conversation that connects China’s past, digital innovation, and the future of humanities. #MappingGlobalChina #DigitalHumanities #ChinaStudies #AIandHumanities #PeterBol #HarvardUniversity