Since the last edition of this international workshop in 2022, research on Chinese migration in Spain has increased significantly. The growing international tension and its consequences for globalization have far-reaching repercussions for China and its position in the world. Chinese international migration and its presence in Spain are not oblivious to these new circumstances, which signal a change in its development and in the transnational links between both countries.
In this context, the workshop aims to raise awareness of the research currently being carried out to examine the continuities and transformations in the field of Chinese migration in Spain, to identify research needs, and put together suggestions and guidelines for public policies.
The following sub-themes are not exhaustive but include the main areas of inquiry:
– New mobilities and trajectories of Chinese migration between China and Spain
– Gender, family, and generational continuum: Ascendants and descendants relatives. Demographic structure and life cycle (childhood, youth and old edge)
– Identities, racism, activism, and gender
– Working trajectories and entrepreneurship: New professional itineraries and entrepreneurial projects. Economic strategies and investments
– Re-emigration, circular migration, return, and transnationalism
– Migration and political institutions: associations, migrants’ involvement in the Spanish and/or Chinese society
– Ritual space: religious practices, and festivities
– Public policies and applied research: Needs, projects and interventions Mediation and languages
– Health: use of public health system, mediation and interpreting, symbolic health, and body care. Transnational practices
– Art, cultural production, and representations
– Media and social digital networks.
– Education and international students
– Tourism
– International adoption
This workshop is aimed at scholars and researchers, as well as at professionals working in the field of migration in public administration, non-governmental organizations, foundations, etc. Papers will be evaluated for a potential publication.
Submission of proposals
– Abstract (max 500 words)
– Personal bio (max 150 words)
– Languages: Presentations and abstracts are accepted in Spanish, Catalan and English
The documents (abstract and personal bio) are to be sent by e-mail to the following e-mail address by May 15, 2026: gr.interasia@uab.cat
Important dates
– Deadline for proposals submission: May 15, 2026
– Notification of acceptance: June 1, 2026
– Workshop dates: September 21 – 22, 2026
Organizers
InterAsia Research Group
East Asian Studies & Research Center – CERAO
Department of Translation and Interpreting and East Asian Studies
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Webpage: https://webs.uab.cat/migracioneschinas/
