Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS)

India’s premier international conference examining Chinese politics, strategy, economy, security, and emerging approaches to New Sinology through interdisciplinary and policy-oriented dialogue.

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GCNS 2026

Zìlì Gēngshēng in an Era of ‘Great Changes Unseen’

The Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS) 2026 will be held on 28th-29th September, 2026 at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi, under the theme "Zìlì Gēngshēng in an Era of Great Changes Unseen."

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GCNS 2025

China’s “Dream” for a New Mandate of Power

The Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS) 2025 was held on 23th–24th September 2025 at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi, under the theme "China’s “Dream” for a New Mandate of Power."

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GCNS 2024

The Art of Power in Zhongnanhai

The Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS) 2024 was held on 26th–27th September 2024 at The Grand, New Delhi, under the theme "The Art of Power in Zhongnanhai."

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GCNS 2023

China’s Superpower Ambitions in the New Era

The Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS) 2023 was held on 25th–26th September 2023 at The Grand, New Delhi, under the theme "China’s Superpower Ambitions in the New Era."

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Previous Conference Highlights

Highlights from keynote sessions, panel discussion, networking events and participant interactions in previous GCNS editions.

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Conference Reports

GCNS 2023 Report

Insights and strategic discussions from the inaugural GCNS conference.

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GCNS 2024 Report

Proceedings and analyses focused on Zhongnanhai and elite Chinese politics.

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GCNS 2025 Report

Comprehensive coverage of discussions on China’s strategic ambitions and global influence.

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INSTITUTIONALISATION OF SELF-RELIANCE IN CHINA’S TECH STRATEGY

CiCM 18th-19th July, 2026

INDIA'S SOFT PUSH FOR POWER IN SOUTH ASIA

TRANSBOUNDARY WATER SECURITY IN SOUTH ASIA

19TH CENTRAL COMMITTEE

20TH CENTRAL COMMITTEE

CHINA’S EVOLVING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE APPROACH IN SRI LANKA

BRI’S STRATEGIC CORRIDORS

Infographics

XI JINPING'S FOOTSTEPS: COMPARING DOMESTIC VISITS (H1 2025 VS. H1 2026)

CHINA’S 15TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN AT A GLANCE: TARGETS, TRENDS, AND PRIORITIES

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Compendium

Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS)

Conference Editions

Zìlì Gēngshēng in an Era of ‘Great Changes Unseen’