A University-Based Construction of Asian Studies in Spain: Structural Analysis and Potential

Authors

  • Raúl Ramírez Ruiz Faculty of Education and Sport Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Li Qiuyang School of Foreign Studies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18002/sin.v21i2.9488

Keywords:

Spain; Asian Studies; degree programs; social sciences; cultural exchange; education system.

Abstract

Asian Studies in Spain emerged in the late 1970s, driven by China’s reform and opening-up policy and Japan’s growing international influence, gradually evolving into a systematic academic field. This article examines the origins, development, and structural characteristics of Asian Studies in Spain, analyzing its contributions to Spanish cultural diplomacy and educational globalization, particularly in cultivating regional experts on Asia, attracting international students, and promoting Sino-Spanish cultural exchanges. It also explores the institutionalization process of Asian Studies in Spain and the challenges it faces. By comparing degree programs across different periods, the study reveals the evolution of Spain’s Asian Studies within the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree systems, highlighting the regional concentration and disciplinary diversity of its academic offerings.

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Raúl Ramírez Ruiz , Faculty of Education and Sport Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies

Faculty of Education and Sport Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Madrid (Spain) 28032

Li Qiuyang, School of Foreign Studies

School of Foreign Studies
Tianjin Normal University
Tianjin, China 300387

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Ramírez Ruiz , R., & Qiuyang, L. (2026). A University-Based Construction of Asian Studies in Spain: Structural Analysis and Potential. Sinología hispánica. China Studies Review, 21(2), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.18002/sin.v21i2.9488

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