Exploring New Directions in the Revival of Confucian Education: Challenges and Opportunities in a Transforming China

Call for Papers

Exploring New Directions in the Revival of Confucian Education: Challenges and Opportunities in a Transforming China

Journal: Social Transformations in Chinese Societies
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Submission Opens: 1 March 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 1 September 2026

Introduction
The revival of Confucian education in contemporary China has gained significant momentum over the past three decades, profoundly influencing societal values and educational practices. Recent developments, including the "double reduction" policy, COVID-19 pandemic, legal constraints, and internal debates within grassroots Confucian education, have brought both new obstacles and opportunities. This special issue critically explores these challenges and opportunities, providing new insights into the revival's complexities and future trajectory in a transforming China.

Guest Editor
Canglong Wang (c.wang@brighton.ac.uk)

List of Topic Areas
Submissions invited on (but not limited to):

• Confucian education under the double reduction policy

• Confucian education in the post-pandemic era

• The integration of Confucian education and family education

• The relationship between grassroots Confucian education and state education

• Individualization and socialization in Confucian education

• The application of Confucian education in corporate culture

• The social impact of the revival of Confucian education

• Local practices of Confucian education

• The relationship between Confucian and socialist ideologies

• The international dissemination of Confucian education

Guest Editor Contact Details

Submission Process & Deadlines
Submissions via ScholarOne Manuscripts from 1 March 2026 to 1 September 2026: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/stics
Select "Exploring New Directions in the Revival of Confucian Education..." from the special issue dropdown.
Original work only; no prior/concurrent submissions.

Submission Guidelines
Submission Portal: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/stics
Author Guidelines: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/stics

About the Journal
Social Transformations in Chinese Societies, by Emerald Group Publishing, publishes research on social, cultural, and educational transformations in contemporary Chinese societies.

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