Rong Xinjian
Rong Xinjian is a professor in the History Department at Peking University, specializing in the historical interactions between China and the West. He has recently gained attention for his book 'Wine on the Silk Road', which explores the cultural exchanges surrounding wine and alcohol along the ancient trade routes. Rong argues that alcoholic beverages played a significant role in ancient rituals and human settlement practices, linking them to agricultural development and cross-cultural interactions. His insights draw on archaeological evidence, classical texts, and modern scientific studies, providing a comprehensive view of the historical significance of wine in both Eastern and Western cultures.
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Rong Xinjian suggested that the protection of cultural heritage should be elevated to a level of cultural consciousness.
学习实践习近平文化思想 激发全民族文化创新创造活力 _光明网
China· 2026-02-13
Rong Xinjian, a professor at Peking University, highlighted the academic imbalance in Dunhuang studies.
将流散的敦煌丝绸“采”回家 _光明网China· 2026-01-13
Professor Rong Xinjian is an expert in the history of the Sui and Tang dynasties, ancient Sino-Western communication, and Dunhuang studies.
重构古代西域史上的“唐宋变革” _光明网China· 2025-10-03
Rong Xinjian is a professor in the History Department at Peking University and the author of the book discussing the cultural exchange of wine along the Silk Road.
一部跨学科的文化交流史——品《丝绸之路上的葡萄酒》 _光明网China· 2025-02-22