Membership Benefits and Criteria

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Community

Connect with interdisciplinary scholars studying China.

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Resources

Shared resources on navigating research challenges in China

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Support

Gain access to our online repository of teaching resources, and syllabi.

Membership is open to:

Professionals, researchers, or practitioners at academic institutions, think tanks, research institutes, or other organizations.

Graduate students (Master’s or PhD) and postdoctoral fellows conducting research or study on China.

Individuals working on China-related projects, policy, or comparative/global research.

Inclusivity

SSSSOC welcomes scholars based in all global regions.

The Society actively encourages membership from scholars at liberal arts colleges, minority-serving institutions, and underrepresented groups in the field.

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