The Department of Chinese Linguistics and Literature at Yuan Ze University held the Practical Project Achievement Exhibition for the Class of 2023 on May 20, themed “Textual Awakening — When Stories Stepped Beyond the Page.”

When Chinese martial arts were mentioned, most people associated them with chivalrous figures in novels or kung fu scenes in films. However, in contemporary humanities research, martial arts were not only a form of skill, but also an important lens for observing cultural inheritance, social transformation, and transregional exchange.

Amid the wave of globalization, film and television works have continuously crossed national boundaries and been reinterpreted and recreated within different cultural contexts. On May 26, the Department of Chinese Linguistics and Literature at Yuan Ze University invited Do-Kyung Kwon, Professor of the Department of Chinese at Pusan National University, to deliver a lecture titled “How Were Stories Translated in the Age of Globalization? Cultural Translation and Representation through Film Remakes.”

The Public Affairs and Alumni Service Center of Yuan Ze University held a recognition ceremony for donations during the expanded administrative meeting on May 20. Kun-Nan Wei, Chairperson of the Yuan Ze University Alumni Association, generously donated NT$1 million to serve as a development fund for the College of Management. This act demonstrated his strong support for his alma mater’s development and talent cultivation, exemplifying the enduring spirit of alumni giving back and passing on their legacy.

To promote diverse learning and practical self-defense skills, the General Education Center at Yuan Ze University invited professional Wing Chun instructor Yung-Cheng Chen to deliver a lecture on May 30. Hosted by Feng-Ying Hu of the General Education Center, the session guided faculty members and students to gain an in-depth understanding of the spirit and practical applications of Wing Chun through both theoretical instruction and hands-on experience.

The Department of Chinese Linguistics and Literature at Yuan Ze University has continued to expand its global academic collaboration network. On May 22, it officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Chinese History and Culture at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. The two sides agreed to deepen academic exchanges and focus on interdisciplinary collaboration in “AI + Humanities,” working together to build a new model for innovative humanities education between Taiwan and Hong Kong.