• Date: 1–3 December 2025
• Location: University of Melbourne
• Hosted by: Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies (CCCS), Asia Institute, University of Melbourne
• Co-organised with: Hong Kong Baptist University
• Supported by: University of International Business and Economics, Faculty of Arts (University of Melbourne), Ford Foundation, CNKI, and Juneyao Air
• Participants: More than 300 from over 15 countries

Overview: The 2025 Chinese Studies Association of Australia Biennial Conference was a landmark gathering for the field. Under the theme “China Within and Beyond,” it offered a rich platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the changing contours of China and China studies, drawing scholars across language and linguistics, anthropology, literature, geography, history, sociology, political science, economics, business, and law. The breadth of disciplines and international representation made it a standout success in fostering cross-border scholarly exchange.