Gregory Lee

Prof Gregory Lee is a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of St Andrews' School of Modern Languages. His research focuses on China's cultural history, diaspora studies, and premodern thought's application to contemporary issues. He holds a PhD from SOAS University of London (1985), a Diploma in Political Economy from Peking University (1981), and a BA in Chinese from SOAS (1979). Currently, he leads a multi-volume history project on Chinese culture (1976–2025) alongside Research Fellow Amanda Mantong Zhang. His work addresses collective memory, censorship, technological society, and labor ideology.

• Education: PhD in Chinese Studies (SOAS 1985), Diploma in Political Economy (Peking University 1981), BA in Chinese (SOAS 1979)

Research interests include premodern Chinese philosophy (Zhuangzi), decolonial theory, and transnational cultural narratives. His recent articles analyze postcolonial discourse, Hong Kong's global identity, and 2025's historiographical shifts. He serves as a peer reviewer and frequently collaborates with European institutions like Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3. Supervised doctoral students focus on Chinese and transcultural studies.