Abstract
Tangut studies is a broad discipline, generally consisting of three branches: Tangut language and literature, Tangut archaeology, and Tangut history. There are three new trends in Tangut studies in the new century: the publication of more Tangut written sources and artifacts, the gradual standardization of the interpretation of Tangut texts, and the continuous expansion of the subfields of Tangut historical research. Some issues could potentially hinder the further development of Tangut studies, such as cultivating new scholars in Tangut studies, avoiding the problem of “fragmentation” in research, supplementing the Khara-Khoto material, and the cooperation between Tangut studies and Tibetan studies. Finally, some future work plans are mentioned that cover various aspects, including language and literature, Tangut documents, and historical research.
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