Established in December, 2004, Center for Communication Studies of Hainan University (CCSHU) is the first of its kind in Hainan Province. It is initiated and directed by Prof. Bi Yantao, who is educated in China, UK and Ireland. The Center is designed to
1. promote the mutual understanding and exchanges between the people and
scholars of P.R.China and other countries, from the perspective of international
communication;
2. help improve the effectiveness and empowerment of grassroot organizations and local communities, from the perspective of political communication;
3. help the marginalized/disadvantaged people enhance the quality of themselves
and their lives, from the perspective of integrated communication.
