International Conference on “The Territorial Management and its Mapping Process in East Asia”
Co-organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and École française d’Extrême-Orient (EFEO), and the HKUST Library.
The objective of this conference is to explore the role of cartography in enhancing our understanding of territorial governance in East Asian state practice during the period between the years 1500 and 1900. To achieve this goal, the discussions will focus on official maps produced in a particular country and professional setting, within a geographical area extending from Korea, Japan and China in the north to the mainland and insular countries of Southeast Asia.
- Date: 3 – 5 December, 2025
- Venue:
- 3 – 4 December – Lecture Theatre, G/F, Institute of Chinese Studies, CUHK
- 5 December – LG4 Multi-Function Room, HKUST Library
Program at HKUST
The third day of the conference brings together professionals from libraries and museums to highlight maps as artefacts created with specific purposes within the rich visual and material culture in early modern East Asia. Institutions from both Europe and East Asia will discuss their efforts to develop and curate their map collections and the significance of this work in advancing scholarly research. The challenges of preserving and restoring unique East Asian map formats will also be addressed.
Program Schedule
- Panels
- Preserving and Restoring Unique East Asian Map Formats
- Maps in Cross-Cultural Interactions between Europe and East Asia
- Developing Map Collections in East Asian Institutions
- Visit to Map Collection at HKUST Library
Acknowledgement
The conference is co-organized with Institute of Chinese Studies, CUHK and École française d’Extrême-Orient (EFEO) and is supported by Consulate General of France in Hong Kong. The program at HKUST is funded by Dr. Ko Pui-shuen and the Kingrich Charitable Foundation Association Limited.
last modified 24 November 2025