Wonhee Cho: Rethinking ‘Sinicization’ through Data: A Network Analysis Methodology for Yuan Dynasty Studies

This presentation revisits the concept of “Sinicization” during the Yuan dynasty by employing network analysis to evaluate the centrality and cooperative dynamics of officials in Yuan court. Using data derived from the Official History of the Yuan (Yuanshi), this research interrogates the validity of traditional narratives of cultural assimilation, particularly the extent to which the Mongol administration in China adopted Han Chinese governance practices. By focusing on the relationships am...