The Workshop on Traditional Chinese Mathematics in Global Contexts，Co-organized by: Academician ZHOU Xiangyu (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Prof. Konstantinos Nikolantonakis (University of Western Macedonia, Greece) and Prof. SA Rina (Shanghai Jiao Tong University). over 50 mathematicians and historians from 11 countries explored China’s mathematical heritage within worldwide intellectual traditions.
The workshop united pioneers like Prof. Karine Chemla (newly elected French Academy of Sciences member) with emerging scholars, creating unprecedented East-West dialogue in the history of mathematics.
In his opening address, Academician Zhou emphasized:
"This gathering at Tianyuan – China’s 'sanctuary for mathematicians' – represents a watershed moment. For the first time, we’re systematically examining how Chinese mathematical thought both influenced and was shaped by global knowledge systems."
Prof. Nikolantonakis added:
"The manuscript evidence presented here fundamentally challenges Eurocentric narratives about mathematical development."
Prof. Dai Qin (Vice President of Chinese Society for History of Mathematics) concluded by:
Acknowledging the Tianyuan Center’s support and organizers’ efforts
Highlighting China’s mathematical evolution through global dialogue
Announcing plans for 2026 history of mathematics conference at Tianyuan