A Historical and Cultural Analysis of Qigong in Contemporary China

该项目将帮助澳大利亚人了解当代中国社会的重要发展，加强我们两国关系的基础，特别是在人权和难民问题的讨论中。更好地了解气功也将促进澳大利亚的社会和宗教理解，因为在澳大利亚，气功练习是社会某些部门的一个重要特征。该项目将补充和提高澳大利亚在当代中国研究领域已经很强的国际声誉，并促进未来的合作和网络。最后，它还将从一个特定的澳大利亚视角，就国际媒体在全球范围内创造中国问题的影响提供独特的见解。

This project will assist Australians to understand important developments in contemporary Chinese society, enhancing the basis of our bilateral relationship, especially in discussions of human rights and refugee issues. A better knowledge of qigong will also promote social and religious understanding in Australia where qigong practice is a significant feature of some sectors of society. This project will complement and enhance Australia's already strong international reputation in contemporary Chinese Studies and foster future collaborations and networks. Finally, it will also give unique insights, from a particular Australian perspective, on the impact of the international media on the creation of China issues in a global context.