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In a new academic and research achievement that adds to Ain Shams University's record of accomplishments and strengthens its academic standing and presence in international academic forums, the International Lu Xun Research Society has announced the appointment of Prof. Hassanein Fahmy Hussein, Professor and Head of the Chinese Language Department at the Faculty of Al-Alsun, as Vice President of the Society. He thus becomes the first Arab and African scholar to hold this position, marking international recognition of his academic standing and research contributions to Chinese studies.

This achievement reaffirms Ain Shams University's commitment to supporting academic and research excellence and promoting the active participation of its faculty members in international academic institutions and scientific organizations. Such efforts contribute to consolidating the University's position on the regional and international education and scientific research map, while reflecting the Faculty of Al-Alsun s distinguished academic expertise and scholarly contributions in languages, translation, and cultural studies.

Prof. Hassanein Fahmy Hussein is a member of several international research associations specializing in Chinese studies, including the International Society for the Study of Chinese Nobel Laureate Mo Yan and the World Association for Chinese Studies (Sinology). He has also made significant academic and research contributions in Chinese language studies, translation, and Chinese literary and cultural studies.

The International Lu Xun Research Society is an international academic organization dedicated to studying the thought and literary works of the renowned Chinese writer Lu Xun, one of the leading pioneers of modern Chinese literature, widely regarded as the father of modern Chinese literature. The Society was established on October 18, 2011, at the initiative of a distinguished group of Chinese and international scholars who participated in an international academic symposium held in Shaoxing, Lu Xun's birthplace in China's Zhejiang Province. The symposium, entitled "Lu Xun, Modern Culture, and Modern China," commemorated the 130th anniversary of his birth.

The Society brings together distinguished researchers and specialists from around the world. During its first term, it was chaired by Park Jae-woo (朴宰雨), a Korean scholar specializing in Chinese studies. Its vice presidents have included researchers and academics from numerous countries, including China, South Korea, the United States, Russia, Japan, Vietnam, India, Egypt, Germany, Austria, France, Singapore, and Malaysia.

The Society aims to coordinate the efforts of scholars specializing in Lu Xun studies, strengthen international academic cooperation, promote awareness of his intellectual and literary legacy, and publish comparative studies examining his works alongside those of prominent figures in world literature. These efforts contribute to deepening cultural and intellectual dialogue among different literary traditions and cultures.

Throughout its history, the Society has successfully organized ten international academic conferences by 2026 in several countries, including China, India, the United States, South Korea, Germany, Austria, and Malaysia. It has also contributed to republishing selected works by Lu Xun in multiple languages and collaborating with academic and cultural institutions to organize scholarly events and activities dedicated to his thought and literary achievements.

The appointment of Prof. Hassanein Fahmy Husseinto this international position represents another significant addition to the academic and research achievements of Ain Shams University and theFaculty of Al-Alsun . It underscores the ability of Egyptian scholars to play influential roles in international research institutions, contribute to the advancement of human knowledge, and strengthen scientific and cultural cooperation between Egypt and countries worldwide.