Abstract:

This talk examines the evolution and future trajectory of public administration (PA) in China within a global context. The talk outlines four stages in the development of Chinese PA: the introduction of Western knowledge, the exploration of China’s administrative realities, the rise of methodological rigor, and the current phase of internationalization and indigenous knowledge construction. Looking ahead, the talk argues that Chinese PA is moving from “describing China” to “explaining China”, and ultimately toward contributing original theoretical insights, particularly in the age of artificial intelligence and data-driven governance.

Biography: 

Yu Wenxuan obtained his Ph.D. in Public Administration from Rutgers University, U.S.A. Currently he is the Dean and Minjiang Professor at the School of Public Affairs, Xiamen University. His research interests include digital governance, government performance management, open government information and research methods in public administration. He has published nearly 100 articles on English and Chinese academic journals in Public Administration.