Centre for Quantitative History

Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision

Our Mission

  • To serve as a focal institution for coordinating and conducting research on the “Quantitative History of China” at the University of Hong Kong, making Hong Kong a global leader in quantitative history research.

  • To gain new insights and develop a holistic re-interpretation of Chinese history using quantitative methods.

  • To train young scholars in quantitative history research, engaging them to work beyond disciplinary boundaries.

Our Vision

Be a leading global research hub for the historical study of Chinese civilization.

4
Research Clusters
1,000 +
Young Scholars Trained
1+1> 2
Synergy Effect
10,000 +
years of history covered

Our Values

Academic Excellence 
Striving for excellence in coordinating and conducting research on the “Quantitative History of China” to establish Hong Kong as a global leader in quantitative history research.
 

 

Interdisciplinarity 
Fostering an interdisciplinary approach to quantitative history research and contributing to a deeper understanding of the past beyond disciplinary boundaries.

 

Education and Public Engagement  
Nurturing and training young scholars in quantitative history research and fostering collaborative partnerships with academic institutions.

 

Collaboration and Global Impact
E
nhancing the exchange of ideas and promoting innovative research in quantitative history for the historical study of Chinese civilization.