About Us
Datong Society of China Studies at UC Berkeley is a student-led intellectual community bridging diverse academic perspectives on China and East Asia.
We welcome undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers across disciplines—ranging from history and cultural studies to political economy and empirical social science (both qualitative and quantitative).
Our Ethos
We prioritize high-density intellectual exchange in an open, collaborative setting.
Whether you are pursuing formal China studies or applying social science methods to East Asian issues, Datong provides a space for critical inquiry and interdisciplinary learning.
Community life & photographic archive
Spring 2025 — Graduation Portraits
Members marked graduation with portraits at Berkeley campus landmarks. The main photograph shows eleven graduates on the steps of Hearst Memorial Mining Building; other photographs feature Sather Tower, Doe Library, and other campus settings.
Fall 2018 — Salons & Member Portraits
Salons on Chinese political thought, a film discussion of The Face of Chiang Kai-shek, society recruitment, and end-of-semester portraits.
Annual Retreats & Senior Citations
Spring and fall retreats at the Marina and Santa Rosa, a Doe Library study group, and Senior Fellow thesis presentations by Amy Loo and Monica Liu.
