人间四月，芳菲馥郁，正是求知问道的好时节。2025年4⽉8⽇，教师教学发展中心（CTL）与高等研究院（IAS）携⼿，邀请历史学界泰斗姚大力教授，于演艺厅举办了“纵横立方”教与学系列讲座第二讲暨“形势与政策”大讲堂第一百二十六讲——《汉文明起源与中国的形成：关于中国历史的若干新认识》，吸引130多名师生现场聆听讲座。

Over 130 faculty members and students gathered at the Performance Theatre on April 8, 2025 to attend a lecture by renowned historian Professor Dali Yao from Fudan University. The event was the second session of the “Beyond Boundaries” Teaching and Learning Series and the 126th session of the "Contemporary World and China" Lecture Series. The lecture, titled “The Origins of Chinese Civilization and the Formation of China: New Perspectives on Chinese History,” was jointly organized by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS).

姚大力教授是复旦大学文科资深教授、历史地理研究中心教授，其主要专业方向为元史、中国边疆史地。他先后发表论文及学术评论一百五十余篇，结集成书者，有《蒙元制度与政治文化》《追寻我们的根源：中国历史上的民族与国家意识》《边疆史地十讲》等。

Professor Yao is a Senior Professor of Humanities and professor at the Centre for Historical Geography at Fudan University. He is known for his expertise in Yuan Dynasty history and the historical geography of China’s border regions, having published over 150 academic papers and several influential books including “The Institutions and Political Culture of the Mongol-Yuan Dynasty.”

本次讲座由教师教学发展中心陈惠云博士作为主持人，副校长（学术）、高等研究院执行院长周永明教授作欢迎致辞。周教授代表全校师生向姚教授致以最热烈的欢迎，并指出在全球化的今天，追溯中华文明发展脉络，探究民族与“中国”概念”的演变，对理解当代与塑造未来中国具有重要的意义。唯有读懂了"我们从何处来"，才能更清晰地知道"我们要去往何方"，周教授的话语为讲座定下深沉基调。

Dr. Vivien Chan, Director of CTL, hosted the event, while Professor Yongming Zhou, Vice President (Academic) and Executive Director of IAS, delivered the welcome speech. “In today's globalized world, understanding the development of Chinese civilization and the evolution of concepts such as ethnicity and ‘China’ is crucial for shaping China's future,” said Professor Zhou in his opening remarks. “Only by understanding where we come from can we clearly see where we are headed.”

周永明教授为讲座开场致辞

Professor Yongming Zhou delivers the opening speech

姚大力教授从二里头遗址的青铜爵讲起，沿着甲骨文上的裂纹走向，带领听众穿越三千年的文明长廊。他以跨学科的卓越视野，梳理了汉文明发展的历史脉络，从夏、商、周三代谈起，溯源汉文明的初始形态，阐述了唐宋儒家主流的疆域观，最后探讨了北亚-东北亚帝国对中国的历史贡献。通过考古学、历史语言学、民族学等多学科证据，姚教授指出汉文明是多元民族、多元文化碰撞融合的结晶，孕育出了早期的中国。在这动态演进的过程中，“中国”的内涵超越了汉文明的域限，展现出中华文明强大的包容性与生命力。

In his presentation, Professor Yao examined Chinese civilization through an interdisciplinary lens, starting with archaeological findings from the Erlitou site. He traced the historical development from the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties to the territorial perspectives of Confucian scholars during the Tang and Song dynasties, and concluded with an analysis of how North Asian and Northeast Asian empires contributed to China’s historical formation.

Drawing on evidence from archaeology, historical linguistics, and ethnology, Professor Yao argued that Chinese civilization emerged from the integration of multiple ethnic groups and cultures. He emphasized that the concept of “China” has evolved beyond its original cultural boundaries, demonstrating remarkable inclusivity and resilience.

姚大力教授讲座现场

Professor Dali Yao discusses the development of Chinese civilization

在近两小时的学术漫游中，姚教授展示的何家村窖藏金银器图片引发惊叹，对契丹文字复原过程的解读引发现场沉思，而关于满清"新边疆政策"如何重塑中国认同的论述，则让师生们重新审视教科书中的历史叙事。

精彩纷呈的分享结束后，进入思想碰撞的问答环节。现场师生纷纷表达对姚老师演讲内容的高度赞赏，称其见解独到、引人深思。姚教授也以渊博的学识和严谨的态度，耐心细致地回应了大家的提问，现场互动热烈，意犹未尽。

The lecture featured striking visuals, including images of gold and silver artifacts from the Hejiacun hoard and explanations of the restoration process of Khitan script. His discussion of the Qing Dynasty's frontier policies prompted attendees to reconsider conventional historical narratives.

Following the two-hour presentation, Professor Yao answered questions from the audience, offering detailed explanations that showcased his extensive knowledge and academic rigor.

现场问答环节

Faculty and students engage with Professor Yao during the Q&A session

讲座尾声，周永明教授代表学校向姚教授表达了诚挚的谢意，高度评价了其深邃的学术见解与精彩的演讲内容，并亲手赠上富有纪念意义的礼品。现场掌声雷动，气氛庄重而温馨，为本次讲座画上了圆满句号。

At the conclusion of the event, Professor Zhou presented Professor Yao with a commemorative gift on behalf of Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) and expressed gratitude for his insightful lecture.

周永明教授向姚大力教授赠送纪念礼品

Professor Zhou presents a commemorative gift to Professor Yao

此次讲座，姚教授以渊博的学识与跨学科视角，为北师港浸大的师生们带来了一场知识盛宴，不仅加深了参与者对汉文明起源与中国形成的理解，更激发了师生对历史研究的兴趣与热情，在学术交流中拓宽了思维边界，助力培养兼具历史底蕴与创新思维的优秀人才。

This academic exchange not only deepened participants’ understanding of Chinese civilization but also stimulated interest in historical research among faculty and students, supporting BNBU's mission to cultivate graduates with both historical knowledge and innovative thinking.

部分讲座参与师生合影留念

Faculty and students gather for a group photo following the lecture