Martin Lavička

Martin Lavička is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic, and concurrently a Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden. His research is supported by the OP-JAC MSCA-CZ project Chinese Conceptualisation of the Rule of Law (CLAW), active from 2023 to 2025. He is affiliated with both institutions and contributes to academic discourse on China’s legal and political strategies.

• Bachelor’s in Chinese and Japanese Philology, Palacký University Olomouc
• Master’s in International Relations, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
• Ph.D. in Political Science, Palacký University Olomouc (2021)

Martin Lavička’s research centers on the socio-legal aspects of China’s ethnic and religious policies, particularly in Xinjiang. He investigates the evolution of the rule of law in China, the state’s control over religious practices, and the political narratives surrounding Uyghur autonomy. His work also extends to Chinese soft power in Central Asia and sociolinguistic adaptations of Japanese terms in Chinese. He critically examines how China constructs and exports its legal and political narratives to challenge the international order.

The most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on religious regulation, ethnic policy, and legal discourse in China. Articles analyze de-extremization laws, governmental white papers on Xinjiang, and the ideological framing of religion under Xi Jinping. His work reveals a trend toward increasing state control, narrative manipulation, and the use of legal frameworks to justify repression. He also explores cultural diplomacy and linguistic adaptation, showcasing a multidisciplinary approach to understanding Chinese influence in Asia.

Martin Lavička has not been awarded any explicitly mentioned scientific prizes or fellowships in the provided texts.

Martin Lavička serves as a researcher on the CLAW project at Lund University, funded under the OP-JAC MSCA-CZ program. He has delivered invited talks on academic freedom in religious education and the situation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, indicating active engagement in public scholarship and policy discourse. While specific grants are not detailed, his current project is externally funded, suggesting successful grant acquisition. He has no listed advisees in the provided information.

Martin Lavička is affiliated with the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies at Lund University, where he conducts research as part of an international academic network. He co-edited the anthology Voiced and Voiceless in Asia, demonstrating collaboration with scholars like Hana Zawiszová. His research fingerprint shows strong collaboration in Chinese and Xinjiang-related studies, with ties to Central and East Asia. He is also involved in organizing academic workshops, such as the 2025 Lund event on the rule of law in Asia.