As the first organization to specialize in the study of Chinese communities outside China, it is most appropriate that the Centre be housed in the former Nanyang University’s historic Administration Block, which itself is a relic of the landmark establishment of the first and only Chinese-medium university outside China founded by the ethnic Chinese. It also houses the Wang Gungwu Library which has a specialized focus on the Chinese overseas and their heritage. The Chinese Heritage Centre was established in May 1995 to promote knowledge and understanding of people of Chinese descent outside China and their heritage through research, publications, conferences and exhibitions. Southeast Asian Personalities of Chinese Descent A Biographical Dictionary Volume I
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