Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c15.t1.18

v2.c15.t1.18

During this period, Indian research teams in China significantly expanded and the research resources were effectively integrated. A large number of professionals emerged and there also were plenty of research results coming out. In aspect of language and literature, mainly there were *History of Indian Hindi Literature* (1987) and *Premchand Critical Biography* (1999) by Liu Anwu, *Ramcaritmanas* (1988) translated by Jin Dinghan, *History of Indian classical literature* (1991) edited by Ji Xianlin, *Indian classical poetry Study* (1993) by Huang Baosheng, *Hindi Grammar* (1993) by Yin Hongyuan, etc. Regarding the aspect of religion and philosophy, mainly there were *Brief Introduction of Indian Buddhist Origins* (1979) by Lü Cheng, *Mukhya Upanishad* (1984) translated by Xu Fancheng, *Manusmṛti* (1986) translated by Jiang Zhongxin, *History of Indian Philosophy* (1989) by Huang Xinchuan, *Comments on Nanhai Guinei Dhamma* (1995) by Wang Bangwei, *Buddha and the original Buddhist thoughts* (1997) by Guo Liangyun. In historical and cultural aspect, mainly there were Jin Kemu's *Indian Culture Essays* (1983), *Comments of Buddhist Records of the Western World* (1985) edited by Ji Xianlin, *From Buddha to Asoka* (1991) by Cui Lianzhong, *Modern History of India* (1995) by Lin Chengjie, etc. In political and economic aspect, there were mainly the *Comparative Study of* *China and India Economic Development* (1991) edited by Sun Peijun, *Himalaya Complex: Studies of Sino-India Relationship* (1998) by Wang Hongwei, *Politics, International Relations and Security in South Asia* (1998) edited by Sun Shihai, *National Conditions and Comprehensive Strength of India* (2001) edited by Sun Peijun and Hua Biyun. Dictionary aspect there was mainly *Dictionary of South Asia* by Huang Xinchuan as chief editor and Ge Weijun as deputy editor, etc.