Lena Rydholm

Lena Rydholm is a Professor in Chinese at the Department of Linguistics and Philology, Uppsala University, where she has been teaching and conducting research since 2012. Her academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to Chinese studies in Sweden and internationally.

Dr. Rydholm's educational background includes:

• 2012: Professor in Chinese, Uppsala University
• 2010: Docent in Sinology, Stockholm University
• 1998: PhD (FD) in Sinology, Stockholm University
• 1989: Bachelor of Arts (Fil.kand.) with Chinese as major, Stockholm University

Professor Rydholm's research focuses on older and modern Chinese literature and literary theory within a global context, as well as Chinese media and press freedom. Her work bridges traditional Chinese literary studies with contemporary issues of globalization and media transformation. She has made significant contributions to understanding the evolution of Chinese literary concepts, particularly examining how traditional Chinese literary theories interact with Western frameworks and modern political contexts.

Her recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with Lu Xun studies, modern Chinese fiction, literary theory, and Chinese media systems. Rydholm's scholarly output demonstrates consistent thematic focus on the tension between traditional Chinese literary concepts and modern global influences, examining how Chinese literary traditions have evolved while maintaining distinctive characteristics. Her research frequently addresses the political dimensions of literature and media in China, including censorship, press freedom, and the relationship between literature and state ideology across historical periods.

Throughout her career, Professor Rydholm has been actively involved in academic collaboration, editing important volumes and participating in conferences focused on Chinese culture and globalization. Her editorial work on publications like "True Lies Worldwide: Fictionality in Global Contexts" (2014) and "Chinese Culture and Globalization" (2009) demonstrates her commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and international academic exchange in Chinese studies.