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Most of these projects are done under contract with local business firms or government departments. In general, researchers have found a genuine interest in both the private and the public sector for coopera tion in investigations into products or services relevant to their line of work. In particular, researchers have found that they are relied upon for advice on new and advanced research techniques such as multidimen sional scaling and trade-off analysis. By its research efforts, the new Institute will serve the dual purpose of bringing deepened understanding and adding an academic dimension to an otherwise professional discipline, and helping the local commercial and industrial sectors to forge ahead in the increasingly competitive world of international trade. In addition to research, the Institute will organize seminars, lectures and similar activities, not only to promote interest in this field, but also for the exchange of new and advanced ideas. Centre for Chinese Archaeology and Art A Centre for Chinese Archaeology and Art was established in February 1978 under the Institute of Chinese Studies with Professor Cheng Te-k'un, the world-renowned archaeologist and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University, as the first Director. The main objectives of the Centre are: (1) To promote research in Chinese archaeo logy and art; (2) To build up relevant facilities for research in Chinese archaeology and art; (3) To periodically organize exhibitions or symposiums on special projects related to the above fields, in concert with the Art Gallery and the Departments of Fine Arts and History; (4) To provide teaching in Chinese archaeology and art for graduate students in the Univer sity; and (5) To exchange up-to-date information re garding the latest archaeological findings with various museums or other institutions. As can be seen from the following projects already in progress, interdisciplinary research among history, fine arts, anthropology and economics would be enhanced: (1) The Archaeology of Han China - by Profesor Cheng Te-k'un (2) Calligraphy in Hong Kong and Singapore Collections —by Professor Jao Tsung-i (3) Neolithic Culture in the Yellow River Basin - by Mr. Lin Shou-chin (4) Use of Tenon Technology in Warring States' FineWoodwork Craftsmanship - by Mr.Lin Shou-chin (5) Study of Post-Han Jade —by Mr. James C. Y.Watt Public Affairs Research Centre With the establishment of the Public Affairs Research Centre in February 1978 under the Institute of Social Studies and the Humanities, research projects concentrating on basic and current studies with special reference to Hong Kong, China and Southeast Asia are carried out. Among them are: (1) Sino-Japanese relations in the 70's (2) Anti-imperialism and Chinese Politics (3) Chinese foreign policy and its impact on overseas Chinese in Malaysia Undoubtedly, the Centre, under the directorship of Professor S. S. Hsueh, will make substantial contribu tion to China studies in its modern setting and its relationship with neighbouring regions. Comparative Literature and Translation Centre The Centre for Translation Projects, established in 1971, was renamed the Comparative Literature and Translation Centre in early 1978 and reorganized into two divisions: the Comparative Literature Division and the Translation Division. Director of the Centre is Mr. Stephen C. Soong and the two Division Heads are Dr. H. H. Yuan (Comparative literature) and Mr. K. C. Yu (Translation). The major objective of the Comparative Litera­ ture Division is to study Chinese literary theories and works from a "Chinese perspective" to complement the work of Western comparatists. The Chinese approach would then become a conceptual issue of world-wide significance rather than a national or a geographical one. The Division's research projects now under way include: (1) Translation of Theories o f Literature in the 20th Century from English into Chinese; 26