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Institute inaugurated in Beijing alongside association to consolidate nationwide resources for script studies

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  • An institute for ancient ethnic minority scripts was inaugurated at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing on Friday, alongside an association to consolidate nationwide resources.
  • The institute includes Tangut, Old Tibetan, and oracle bone inscriptions dating back more than 3,000 years.

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The institute was inaugurated at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) in Beijing on Friday, alongside the launch of an association to consolidate nationwide resources involving the studies.

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The institute was inaugurated at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) in Beijing on Friday, alongside the launch of an association to consolidate nationwide resources involving the studies.

The institute includes a dozen ancient ethnic minority scripts such as Tangut and Old Tibetan, whose surviving texts provide insights into the histories of northwestern China border regions, as well as oracle bone inscriptions dating back more than 3,000 years and representing the country’s earliest known fully developed writing system.

Open Questions

  • What specific ancient ethnic minority scripts beyond Tangut and Old Tibetan are included?
  • Who will lead the institute and association?
  • What funding or resources will support the nationwide consolidation effort?

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This article was originally published by SCMP News.

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