Academic Profile : Faculty

Dr Neo Peng Fu
Head, Confucius Institute
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Asian Languages & Cultures
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Journal Articles (Central)
Neo, P.F. (2024). The New Positioning of Chinese Language Teaching and Chinese Education in Southeast Asia: An Analysis from the Perspective of an ASEAN Scholar. Journal of Global Chinese Language Development, 2, 80-91.
Neo, P F. (2021). Chinese Community and the Registration of Schools Ord inance 1920 in British Malaya: A Historical Analysis. Journal of Malaysian Chinese Studies, 27, 1-25.
P. F. Neo (2021). The Confucian Ethics Curriculum in Singapore. Guoji Ruxue (International Confucian Studies), 1(2), 95-104.
Neo, P.F. (2018). Chinese Schools and Adult Education i n Singapore: 1951-1957. The International Journal of Diasporic Chinese Studies, 10(2), 47-60.
Neo, P. F. (2017). Chenwei and the Tradition of Chinese Classical Learning in Republican China: An Analysis from the Perspective of Jiang Zhongkui's Research on Chenwei. Zhongguo Jingxue (Chines e Classical Learning), 20, 115-124.
Neo, P.F. (2015). Revolution, Reform, Civil Service Examination, Techinical and Vocational Schools: On the Origins of Modern Chinese Education in Singapore and Malaysia. Asian Culture: Journal of the Singapore Society for Asian Studies, 39, 73-83.
N eo, P.F. (2014). Chinese Language Teaching and Learning in Singapore: 1999-Present. Asian Culture: Journal of the Singapore Society for Asian Studies, 38, 35-43.
Neo, P.F. (2014). A Review on Zhou Zhaochen's Relation Between Nanyang University and Singapore Governments:1953-1968 and the sta te of research on Nanyang University. The International Journal of Diasporic Chinese Studies, 6(1), 115-118.
Neo, P.F. (2012). Classical Learning in A Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Gu Jiegang's Research on Chenwei. Classics Research Forum, 1, 293-311.
Neo, P.F. (2012). Chinese and their Ethnic Languages in Singapore. CHC Bulletin: A Publication of Chinese Heritage Center, 18, 10-11.
Neo P.F. (2011). The State of 'Tianren zhi xue' in the Three Kingdoms through Jin and Song Dynasties Period'An Analysis Based on Sources from the Monographs on Five P hases. Journal of Sinological Studies (published by the Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya), 2, 140-162.
Neo P.F. (2011). The May Fourth Movement and Anti-Colonialism in Singapore Chinese Schools. Asian Culture: Journal of the Singapore Society for Asian Studies, 35, 92-109.
Leo Suryadinata & Neo P.F. (2011). Chinese Immigrants: Indigenization and Globalization. CHC Bulletin: A Publication of Chinese Heritage Centre, 16 & 17, 9-11.
Neo P.F. (2011). The Orthodox and Esoteric Learning of Han Confucianism: An Analysis from the Traditions of Yiwei Learni ng. Journal of Historical China Studies (published by the Institute of History, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences), 8, 111-124.
Neo, P.F. (2009). A Review of the book Lixiang yu xianshi and the field of research on Nanyang University. The International Journal of Diasporic Chinese Stud ies (Huaren yanjiu guoji xuebao), 1, 137-140.
Neo, P.F. (2008). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Chenwei Study (Biandong shidai de jingxue: cong chenwei yanjiu de shijiao kaocha). Bulletin of Studies on Traditional Chinese Canons (Jingxue yanjiu jik an), 4, 93-103.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Religious Knowledge and Moral Education: A Case Study in 1980s Singapore (Zongjiao zhishi yu gongmin jiaoyu). Journal of the South Seas Society (Nanyang xuebao), 61, 13-24.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Research on Chenwei: Prospect and Retrospect. Journal for Contemporary Studies of Confucianism (Dangdai ruxue yanjiu), 2, 231-238.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Student Movement and the Establishment of Government Chinese Middle Schools in Singapore, 1954-1956: A Historical Analysis. Asian Culture, 31, 18-31.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Late Qing and Early Republican China (Qing mo Min chu xueren de chenwei guan). Zhongguo Jingxue (Chinese Classical Learning), 2, 342-356.
Neo, P.F. (2006). Studies of Chinese Overseas in the National University of Singapore. CHC Bulletin: A Publication of Chines e Heritage Center, 7 & 8, 46-49.
Neo, P.F. (2006). On the Disciplines of Classical Learning and History: A Comparison of Kang Youwei and Qian Mu (Jing shi zhijian: Qiantan Kang Youwei yu Qian Mu de jingxue yanjiu). Chinese Culture Research, 51, 11-13.
Neo, P.F. (2005). Chinese Languag e Teaching in Singapore: An Analysis of Recent Developments. Asian Culture, 29, 24-40.
Neo, P.F. (2004). Singapore Bilingual Education in 2004: Refinement or Erosion of Past Policy?. Asian Culture, 28, 40-53.
Neo, P F. (2021). Chinese Community and the Registration of Schools Ord inance 1920 in British Malaya: A Historical Analysis. Journal of Malaysian Chinese Studies, 27, 1-25.
P. F. Neo (2021). The Confucian Ethics Curriculum in Singapore. Guoji Ruxue (International Confucian Studies), 1(2), 95-104.
Neo, P.F. (2018). Chinese Schools and Adult Education i n Singapore: 1951-1957. The International Journal of Diasporic Chinese Studies, 10(2), 47-60.
Neo, P. F. (2017). Chenwei and the Tradition of Chinese Classical Learning in Republican China: An Analysis from the Perspective of Jiang Zhongkui's Research on Chenwei. Zhongguo Jingxue (Chines e Classical Learning), 20, 115-124.
Neo, P.F. (2015). Revolution, Reform, Civil Service Examination, Techinical and Vocational Schools: On the Origins of Modern Chinese Education in Singapore and Malaysia. Asian Culture: Journal of the Singapore Society for Asian Studies, 39, 73-83.
N eo, P.F. (2014). Chinese Language Teaching and Learning in Singapore: 1999-Present. Asian Culture: Journal of the Singapore Society for Asian Studies, 38, 35-43.
Neo, P.F. (2014). A Review on Zhou Zhaochen's Relation Between Nanyang University and Singapore Governments:1953-1968 and the sta te of research on Nanyang University. The International Journal of Diasporic Chinese Studies, 6(1), 115-118.
Neo, P.F. (2012). Classical Learning in A Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Gu Jiegang's Research on Chenwei. Classics Research Forum, 1, 293-311.
Neo, P.F. (2012). Chinese and their Ethnic Languages in Singapore. CHC Bulletin: A Publication of Chinese Heritage Center, 18, 10-11.
Neo P.F. (2011). The State of 'Tianren zhi xue' in the Three Kingdoms through Jin and Song Dynasties Period'An Analysis Based on Sources from the Monographs on Five P hases. Journal of Sinological Studies (published by the Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya), 2, 140-162.
Neo P.F. (2011). The May Fourth Movement and Anti-Colonialism in Singapore Chinese Schools. Asian Culture: Journal of the Singapore Society for Asian Studies, 35, 92-109.
Leo Suryadinata & Neo P.F. (2011). Chinese Immigrants: Indigenization and Globalization. CHC Bulletin: A Publication of Chinese Heritage Centre, 16 & 17, 9-11.
Neo P.F. (2011). The Orthodox and Esoteric Learning of Han Confucianism: An Analysis from the Traditions of Yiwei Learni ng. Journal of Historical China Studies (published by the Institute of History, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences), 8, 111-124.
Neo, P.F. (2009). A Review of the book Lixiang yu xianshi and the field of research on Nanyang University. The International Journal of Diasporic Chinese Stud ies (Huaren yanjiu guoji xuebao), 1, 137-140.
Neo, P.F. (2008). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Chenwei Study (Biandong shidai de jingxue: cong chenwei yanjiu de shijiao kaocha). Bulletin of Studies on Traditional Chinese Canons (Jingxue yanjiu jik an), 4, 93-103.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Religious Knowledge and Moral Education: A Case Study in 1980s Singapore (Zongjiao zhishi yu gongmin jiaoyu). Journal of the South Seas Society (Nanyang xuebao), 61, 13-24.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Research on Chenwei: Prospect and Retrospect. Journal for Contemporary Studies of Confucianism (Dangdai ruxue yanjiu), 2, 231-238.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Student Movement and the Establishment of Government Chinese Middle Schools in Singapore, 1954-1956: A Historical Analysis. Asian Culture, 31, 18-31.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Late Qing and Early Republican China (Qing mo Min chu xueren de chenwei guan). Zhongguo Jingxue (Chinese Classical Learning), 2, 342-356.
Neo, P.F. (2006). Studies of Chinese Overseas in the National University of Singapore. CHC Bulletin: A Publication of Chines e Heritage Center, 7 & 8, 46-49.
Neo, P.F. (2006). On the Disciplines of Classical Learning and History: A Comparison of Kang Youwei and Qian Mu (Jing shi zhijian: Qiantan Kang Youwei yu Qian Mu de jingxue yanjiu). Chinese Culture Research, 51, 11-13.
Neo, P.F. (2005). Chinese Languag e Teaching in Singapore: An Analysis of Recent Developments. Asian Culture, 29, 24-40.
Neo, P.F. (2004). Singapore Bilingual Education in 2004: Refinement or Erosion of Past Policy?. Asian Culture, 28, 40-53.
Books (Central)
Neo, P. F. (2020). Studies on Chinese Language Education in Singapore (PP. 128). Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture University Press.
Neo, P. F. (2018). A History of the Singapore Chinese Schools' Conference: The First Decade--1946 to 1956 (PP. 146). Singapore: The Society of Chin ese Education Singapore.
Toh, N. H. & Neo, P. F. (Eds.). (2017). Collected Essays on the 150 Years' History of Thong Chai Medical Institution in Singapore: 1867-2017 (PP. 468). Singapore: Thong Chai Medical Institution, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. & Li, C. Y. (Eds.). (2016). Pre-Qin Confuc ianism: Comparative Perspectives (PP. 301). Singapore: Confucius Institute, Nanyang Technological University.
Leo Suryadinata & Neo P.F. (Eds.). (2011). Chinese Immigrants and Globalization: Migration, Indigenization and Interaction (PP. 338). Singapore: Chinese Heritage Center, Nanyan g Technological University.
Neo P.F. (2010). Schools Founded by the Hokkien Clansmen in Singapore (PP. 132). Singapore: Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan.
Lo, Y.K. & Neo, P.F. (Eds.). (2008). A Multi-perspectives Approach to Chinese Classical Learning (Jingxue de duoyuan mailuo) (PP. 37 6). Taipei: Student Book (Xuesheng Shuju).
Neo, P.F. (2000). A Study of the Auxiliary Texts of the Book of Changes [Yiwei] (PP. 381). Ann Arbor: ProQuest (UMI Dissertations Publishing).
Neo, P. F. (2018). A History of the Singapore Chinese Schools' Conference: The First Decade--1946 to 1956 (PP. 146). Singapore: The Society of Chin ese Education Singapore.
Toh, N. H. & Neo, P. F. (Eds.). (2017). Collected Essays on the 150 Years' History of Thong Chai Medical Institution in Singapore: 1867-2017 (PP. 468). Singapore: Thong Chai Medical Institution, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. & Li, C. Y. (Eds.). (2016). Pre-Qin Confuc ianism: Comparative Perspectives (PP. 301). Singapore: Confucius Institute, Nanyang Technological University.
Leo Suryadinata & Neo P.F. (Eds.). (2011). Chinese Immigrants and Globalization: Migration, Indigenization and Interaction (PP. 338). Singapore: Chinese Heritage Center, Nanyan g Technological University.
Neo P.F. (2010). Schools Founded by the Hokkien Clansmen in Singapore (PP. 132). Singapore: Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan.
Lo, Y.K. & Neo, P.F. (Eds.). (2008). A Multi-perspectives Approach to Chinese Classical Learning (Jingxue de duoyuan mailuo) (PP. 37 6). Taipei: Student Book (Xuesheng Shuju).
Neo, P.F. (2000). A Study of the Auxiliary Texts of the Book of Changes [Yiwei] (PP. 381). Ann Arbor: ProQuest (UMI Dissertations Publishing).
Book Chapters (Central)
Neo, P.F. (2024). Expatriate or Native Chinese Language Teachers for Maritime Southeast Asia?. In Suryadinata, L. (Ed.), Rising China's Soft Power in Southeast Asia: Impact on Education and Popular Culture(PP. 42-57). Singapore: ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute Press.
Neo, P. F. (2022). Confuc ius Institute in Southeast Asia: An Overview. In Suryadinata, L. & Loh, B. (Eds.), Rising China and New Chinese Migrants in Southeast Asia(PP. 49-67). Singapore: ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute.
Neo, P. F. (2021). Chinese Schools and the Development of Adult education in Singapore: 1951-1957. In Yow, C. H. & Qu, J. Y. (Eds.), The Cultural Legacies of Chinese Schools in Singapore and Malaysia(PP. 80-95). London & New York: Routledge.
Neo, P.F. (2019). The May Fourth Movement and Anti-Colonialism in Singapore Chinese Schools. In Wong, W.W., & Phua K.K. (Eds.), T he May Fourth Movement in Southeast Asia(PP. 225-247). Singapore: Global Publishing.
Neo, P. F. (2017). Images of "Thong Chai" in the Chinese Press: On the Compilation of an Electronic Data Base for Research on Thong Chai Medical Institution in Singapore. In Toh, N. H. & Neo, P. F. ( Eds.), Collected Essays on the 150 Years' History of Thong Chai Medical Institution in Singapore: 1867-2017(PP. 254-261). Singapore: Thong Chai Medical Institution, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. (2017). Script and Culture: On Simplified and Traditional Chinese Characters. In Tang, M. S. & Li, Z (Ed s.), Inheritance and Innovation: Eastern Cultures in the 21st Century(PP. 81-90). Beijing: Peking University Press.
Neo, P. F. (2016). Confucianism Curriculum in the Chinese Schools' Textbooks in Singapore. In Ngoi, G. P. & Park S. J. (Eds.), The Construction and Practice of Confucianism in Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia(PP. 105-128). Singapore: Centre for Chinese Language and Culture, Nanyang Technological University.
Neo, P. F. (2016). The State of 'Tianren zhi xue' in the Three Kingdoms through Jin and Song Dynasties Period'An Analysis Based on Sources from the Monograp hs on Five Phases. In Yang, C.L. & Liu, B. H. (Eds.), Classical Learning in the Wei-Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties Period: Collected Papers(PP. 847-865). Taipei: Academia Sinica.
Neo, P.F. (2015). The Historical Contributions of Chinese Schools in Singapore: 1945-1987. In Kua, B.L. (E d.), A General History of the Chinese in Singapore(PP. 415-424). Singapore: Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations.
Neo, P.F. (2015). Confucianism and Contemporary Politics: An Analysis on the Rise of a New Class of Confucian Literati During the Period of Early Han Dynasty. In Li u, J. (Ed.), Confucianism: On Global Peace and Development(PP. 206-217). Beijing: Jiu Zhou chubanshe.
Neo, P.F. (2015). Revolution, Reform, Civil Service Examination, Technical and Vocational Schools: On the Origins of Modern Chinese Education in Singapore and Malaysia. In Chong S.W. (Ed.), The New Horizons of Malaysian Chinese Studies(PP. 81-96). Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Neo, P.F. (2014). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Zhou Yutong's Research on Chenwei. In Lin, C.C. & Chiang, C.H. (Eds.), Classical Scholars and Classical Learning in Republican China: 1912-1949(PP. 439-453). Taipei: WanJuanLou Books Co. Ltd..
Neo, P.F. (2014). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Gu Jiegang's Research on Chenwei. In Lin, C.C. & Chiang C.H. ( Eds.), Classical Scholars and Classical Learning in Republican China: 1912-1949(PP. 455-471). Taipei: WanJuanLou Books Co. Ltd..
Neo, P.F. (2014). On Wu Teh Yao. In Ho, K.L. (Ed.), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities(PP. 1238-1241). Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Chinese Studies Res earch, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Neo, P.F. (2013). Lee Kong Chian and Chinese Education in Singapore: 1946-1950. In Li, Z.S., & Chen, X.G. (Eds.), Lee Kong Chian Memorial: Collected Essays(PP. 98-110). Xiamen: Haixia Chuban Jituan.
Neo, P.F. (2013). Ly Sing Ko and his Editorials on C hinese Education. In Ho, K.L. (Ed.), Centennial Tracing: A Study of Historical Personalities in Malaysia and Singapore(PP. 173-189). Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Neo, P.F. (2013). The Teaching of Chinese Language and Culture at the Tertia ry Institutions in Singapore. In Hong, L.J. (Ed.), Chinese Language Teaching in Universities Abroad in a Context of Globalization(PP. 250-280). Shanghai: Xuelin Chubanshe.
Neo, P.F. (2012). Biographies of "Chuang Chu Lin", "Lye Sing Ko" and "Wu Teh Yao". In Leo, S. (Ed.), Southeast Asian Personalities of Chinese Descent: A Biographical Dictionary(PP. 198-201, 728-731, 1299-1301.). Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Chinese Heritage Centre.
Neo, P.F. (2012). Chen Jen Hao (1908-1976): A Biography. In Ke, M.L. (Ed.), Prominent Figures of the World Fujian Communi ties(PP. 51-53). Singapore: Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan.
Neo, P. F. (2011). The May Fourth Movement and Anti-Colonialism in Singapore Chinese Schools. In Lee, G. K. (Ed.), The May Fourth Movement and its Contemporary Impact(PP. 201-231). Singapore: Centre for Chinese Language and Cultur e, Nanyang Technological University.
Neo P.F. (2011). 'Overseas Chinese schools' or 'Chinese schools'? Chinese Education at a Crossroads in Post-war Singapore. In Leo Suryadinata & Neo P.F. (Eds.), Chinese Immigrants and Globalization: Migration, Indigenization and Interaction(PP. 271-288). Singapore: Chinese Heritage Center.
Neo P.F. (2011). Student Movement and the Establishment of Government Chinese Middle Schools in Singapore, 1954-1956: A Historical Analysis' (revised edition). In Cheah C.M. (Ed.), Teaching and Learning of Chinese Language Series, volume 7(PP. 343-369). Singapore: EPB Pan Pacific, an imprint of Marshall Cavendish International (Singapore) Private Limited.
Neo, P.F. (2010). Lee Kong Chian and Chinese Education in Singapore: 1946-1950. In Leo, Suryadinata. (Ed.), Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian in the Making of Modern Singapore and Malaysia(P P. 231-249). Singapore: Chinese Heritage Centre, Tan Kah Kee Foundation, National Library Board.
Neo, P.F. (2009). From a Demigod to a Sage: Du Yu and his Commentary on the Confucius' Mythology of "Xishou huolin" (Du Yu yu xishou huolin). In Fang, G.H., Peng, L. (Ed.), Collected Essays on Chine se Classical Learning (Zhongguo jingxue lunji)(PP. 543-561). Xian: Shanxi Renmin Chubanshe.
Neo, P.F. (2008). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Late Qing and Early Republican China (Qingmo minchu xueren de chenwei guan). In Lo, Y.K., Neo, P.F. (Ed.), A Multi-perspectives Ap proach to Chinese Classical Learning (Jingxue de duoyuan, mailuo)(PP. 355-375). Taipei: Student Book (Xuesheng shuju).
Neo, P.F. (2007). Religious Knowledge and Moral Education: A Case Study in 1980s Singapore. In Liu, A.J. (Ed.), Civic Education in East and South-East Asia (Liangan sidi de gongmin jiaoyu)(PP. 147-163). Taipei: Shta Book (Shida shuyuan).
Neo, P.F. (2007). The Founding of Dunman High School: A Historical Analysis. In Lu, G.X. (Ed.), Collected Essays on Chinese Language Teaching(PP. 17-27). Singapore: Dunman High School.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Mutual Illuminat ion between Historical and Classical Studies: A Preliminary Investigation of Qian Mu's Research on Confucian Classics. In Teo, L.T., Wong, W.B. (Ed.), Qian Mu and Chinese Learning and Thought(PP. 147-166). Kuala Lumpur: Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Research on Chenwei: Prospect and Retrospect. In Liu, Z.H., Luo Z.Q. (Ed.), Studies on Chinese Thoughts and Society, volume 1 (Zhongguo sixiang yu shehui yanjiu)(PP. 505-508). Beijing: China Social Sciences Press.
Neo, P.F. (2006). Mythology in the Classical and Apocryphal Texts of Ancient China (Jingzhuan yu chenwei zhong de shenhua). In Chung, Y.Y. (Ed.), Religion, Literature and Society (Zongjiao, wenxue yu rensheng)(PP. 47-80). Taipei: Yuan Ze University, Department of Chinese Languages and Literature.
Neo, P.F. (2006). Bilingual Education in Singapore: 1965-2005. In Ho, K.L., Thock, K.W., & Onn, H.J. (Eds.), Social Changes in Malaysia and Singapore (1965-2005)(PP. 89-121). Johor: Southern College Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2006). Confucianism in Singapore. In Koh, T. (Ed.), Singapore: The Encyclopedia(PP. 141-142). Singapore: Editions Didier Millet & the National Heritage Board of Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2005). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Qing Dynasty China (Qing dai jingshi de chenwei guan). In Peng, L. (Ed.), Culture and Classical Learning in the Qing Dynasty (Qing dai jingxue yu wenhua)(PP. 387-408). Beijing: Peking University Press.
Neo, P.F. (2005). On the Mistake of a Calendar Constant seen in the Han Apocryphay Texts of the Book of Changes. In Xiong, T.J., & Zhao, G. H. (Eds.), Studies on the Intellectual History of Qin and Han Dynasties (Qin Han sixiang wenhua yanjiu)(PP. 411-422). Singapore: Hope Publishing House.
Neo, P. F. (2022). Confuc ius Institute in Southeast Asia: An Overview. In Suryadinata, L. & Loh, B. (Eds.), Rising China and New Chinese Migrants in Southeast Asia(PP. 49-67). Singapore: ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute.
Neo, P. F. (2021). Chinese Schools and the Development of Adult education in Singapore: 1951-1957. In Yow, C. H. & Qu, J. Y. (Eds.), The Cultural Legacies of Chinese Schools in Singapore and Malaysia(PP. 80-95). London & New York: Routledge.
Neo, P.F. (2019). The May Fourth Movement and Anti-Colonialism in Singapore Chinese Schools. In Wong, W.W., & Phua K.K. (Eds.), T he May Fourth Movement in Southeast Asia(PP. 225-247). Singapore: Global Publishing.
Neo, P. F. (2017). Images of "Thong Chai" in the Chinese Press: On the Compilation of an Electronic Data Base for Research on Thong Chai Medical Institution in Singapore. In Toh, N. H. & Neo, P. F. ( Eds.), Collected Essays on the 150 Years' History of Thong Chai Medical Institution in Singapore: 1867-2017(PP. 254-261). Singapore: Thong Chai Medical Institution, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. (2017). Script and Culture: On Simplified and Traditional Chinese Characters. In Tang, M. S. & Li, Z (Ed s.), Inheritance and Innovation: Eastern Cultures in the 21st Century(PP. 81-90). Beijing: Peking University Press.
Neo, P. F. (2016). Confucianism Curriculum in the Chinese Schools' Textbooks in Singapore. In Ngoi, G. P. & Park S. J. (Eds.), The Construction and Practice of Confucianism in Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia(PP. 105-128). Singapore: Centre for Chinese Language and Culture, Nanyang Technological University.
Neo, P. F. (2016). The State of 'Tianren zhi xue' in the Three Kingdoms through Jin and Song Dynasties Period'An Analysis Based on Sources from the Monograp hs on Five Phases. In Yang, C.L. & Liu, B. H. (Eds.), Classical Learning in the Wei-Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties Period: Collected Papers(PP. 847-865). Taipei: Academia Sinica.
Neo, P.F. (2015). The Historical Contributions of Chinese Schools in Singapore: 1945-1987. In Kua, B.L. (E d.), A General History of the Chinese in Singapore(PP. 415-424). Singapore: Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations.
Neo, P.F. (2015). Confucianism and Contemporary Politics: An Analysis on the Rise of a New Class of Confucian Literati During the Period of Early Han Dynasty. In Li u, J. (Ed.), Confucianism: On Global Peace and Development(PP. 206-217). Beijing: Jiu Zhou chubanshe.
Neo, P.F. (2015). Revolution, Reform, Civil Service Examination, Technical and Vocational Schools: On the Origins of Modern Chinese Education in Singapore and Malaysia. In Chong S.W. (Ed.), The New Horizons of Malaysian Chinese Studies(PP. 81-96). Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Neo, P.F. (2014). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Zhou Yutong's Research on Chenwei. In Lin, C.C. & Chiang, C.H. (Eds.), Classical Scholars and Classical Learning in Republican China: 1912-1949(PP. 439-453). Taipei: WanJuanLou Books Co. Ltd..
Neo, P.F. (2014). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Gu Jiegang's Research on Chenwei. In Lin, C.C. & Chiang C.H. ( Eds.), Classical Scholars and Classical Learning in Republican China: 1912-1949(PP. 455-471). Taipei: WanJuanLou Books Co. Ltd..
Neo, P.F. (2014). On Wu Teh Yao. In Ho, K.L. (Ed.), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities(PP. 1238-1241). Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Chinese Studies Res earch, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Neo, P.F. (2013). Lee Kong Chian and Chinese Education in Singapore: 1946-1950. In Li, Z.S., & Chen, X.G. (Eds.), Lee Kong Chian Memorial: Collected Essays(PP. 98-110). Xiamen: Haixia Chuban Jituan.
Neo, P.F. (2013). Ly Sing Ko and his Editorials on C hinese Education. In Ho, K.L. (Ed.), Centennial Tracing: A Study of Historical Personalities in Malaysia and Singapore(PP. 173-189). Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Neo, P.F. (2013). The Teaching of Chinese Language and Culture at the Tertia ry Institutions in Singapore. In Hong, L.J. (Ed.), Chinese Language Teaching in Universities Abroad in a Context of Globalization(PP. 250-280). Shanghai: Xuelin Chubanshe.
Neo, P.F. (2012). Biographies of "Chuang Chu Lin", "Lye Sing Ko" and "Wu Teh Yao". In Leo, S. (Ed.), Southeast Asian Personalities of Chinese Descent: A Biographical Dictionary(PP. 198-201, 728-731, 1299-1301.). Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Chinese Heritage Centre.
Neo, P.F. (2012). Chen Jen Hao (1908-1976): A Biography. In Ke, M.L. (Ed.), Prominent Figures of the World Fujian Communi ties(PP. 51-53). Singapore: Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan.
Neo, P. F. (2011). The May Fourth Movement and Anti-Colonialism in Singapore Chinese Schools. In Lee, G. K. (Ed.), The May Fourth Movement and its Contemporary Impact(PP. 201-231). Singapore: Centre for Chinese Language and Cultur e, Nanyang Technological University.
Neo P.F. (2011). 'Overseas Chinese schools' or 'Chinese schools'? Chinese Education at a Crossroads in Post-war Singapore. In Leo Suryadinata & Neo P.F. (Eds.), Chinese Immigrants and Globalization: Migration, Indigenization and Interaction(PP. 271-288). Singapore: Chinese Heritage Center.
Neo P.F. (2011). Student Movement and the Establishment of Government Chinese Middle Schools in Singapore, 1954-1956: A Historical Analysis' (revised edition). In Cheah C.M. (Ed.), Teaching and Learning of Chinese Language Series, volume 7(PP. 343-369). Singapore: EPB Pan Pacific, an imprint of Marshall Cavendish International (Singapore) Private Limited.
Neo, P.F. (2010). Lee Kong Chian and Chinese Education in Singapore: 1946-1950. In Leo, Suryadinata. (Ed.), Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian in the Making of Modern Singapore and Malaysia(P P. 231-249). Singapore: Chinese Heritage Centre, Tan Kah Kee Foundation, National Library Board.
Neo, P.F. (2009). From a Demigod to a Sage: Du Yu and his Commentary on the Confucius' Mythology of "Xishou huolin" (Du Yu yu xishou huolin). In Fang, G.H., Peng, L. (Ed.), Collected Essays on Chine se Classical Learning (Zhongguo jingxue lunji)(PP. 543-561). Xian: Shanxi Renmin Chubanshe.
Neo, P.F. (2008). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Late Qing and Early Republican China (Qingmo minchu xueren de chenwei guan). In Lo, Y.K., Neo, P.F. (Ed.), A Multi-perspectives Ap proach to Chinese Classical Learning (Jingxue de duoyuan, mailuo)(PP. 355-375). Taipei: Student Book (Xuesheng shuju).
Neo, P.F. (2007). Religious Knowledge and Moral Education: A Case Study in 1980s Singapore. In Liu, A.J. (Ed.), Civic Education in East and South-East Asia (Liangan sidi de gongmin jiaoyu)(PP. 147-163). Taipei: Shta Book (Shida shuyuan).
Neo, P.F. (2007). The Founding of Dunman High School: A Historical Analysis. In Lu, G.X. (Ed.), Collected Essays on Chinese Language Teaching(PP. 17-27). Singapore: Dunman High School.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Mutual Illuminat ion between Historical and Classical Studies: A Preliminary Investigation of Qian Mu's Research on Confucian Classics. In Teo, L.T., Wong, W.B. (Ed.), Qian Mu and Chinese Learning and Thought(PP. 147-166). Kuala Lumpur: Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya.
Neo, P.F. (2007). Research on Chenwei: Prospect and Retrospect. In Liu, Z.H., Luo Z.Q. (Ed.), Studies on Chinese Thoughts and Society, volume 1 (Zhongguo sixiang yu shehui yanjiu)(PP. 505-508). Beijing: China Social Sciences Press.
Neo, P.F. (2006). Mythology in the Classical and Apocryphal Texts of Ancient China (Jingzhuan yu chenwei zhong de shenhua). In Chung, Y.Y. (Ed.), Religion, Literature and Society (Zongjiao, wenxue yu rensheng)(PP. 47-80). Taipei: Yuan Ze University, Department of Chinese Languages and Literature.
Neo, P.F. (2006). Bilingual Education in Singapore: 1965-2005. In Ho, K.L., Thock, K.W., & Onn, H.J. (Eds.), Social Changes in Malaysia and Singapore (1965-2005)(PP. 89-121). Johor: Southern College Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2006). Confucianism in Singapore. In Koh, T. (Ed.), Singapore: The Encyclopedia(PP. 141-142). Singapore: Editions Didier Millet & the National Heritage Board of Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2005). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Qing Dynasty China (Qing dai jingshi de chenwei guan). In Peng, L. (Ed.), Culture and Classical Learning in the Qing Dynasty (Qing dai jingxue yu wenhua)(PP. 387-408). Beijing: Peking University Press.
Neo, P.F. (2005). On the Mistake of a Calendar Constant seen in the Han Apocryphay Texts of the Book of Changes. In Xiong, T.J., & Zhao, G. H. (Eds.), Studies on the Intellectual History of Qin and Han Dynasties (Qin Han sixiang wenhua yanjiu)(PP. 411-422). Singapore: Hope Publishing House.
Conference Papers (Central)
Conference Papers Without Proceedings
Neo, P.F. (2023, November). Chinese Language and the Evolving Landscape of Chinese Education in Southeast Asia. Paper presented at International Conference on Tan Kah Kee's Contributions to Chinese Education in Malaysia and Singapore, Kuala Lu mpur, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2023, September). Expatriate or Native Chinese Language Teachers for Maritime Southeast Asia?. Paper presented at China's Culture and its Transformation in Southeast Asia Forum, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2022, December). The Two Confucian Revival Movements in 19t h and 20th Century Singapore. Paper presented at Forum on the Common Values of All Mankind and the Excellent Chinese Traditional Culture organized by Tsinghua University and International Confucian Association., Beijing, China.
Neo, P. F. (2022, November). Expatriate or Native Chinese Langu age Teachers for Maritime Southeast Asia? ' Confucius Institutes in Perspective. Paper presented at ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme Webiner, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. (2022, October). Demands for Chinese Language Teachers from China: Recent Development s. Paper presented at ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute Conference on China's Cultural Influences and Soft Power in Southeast Asia: Language, Culture and Education, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. (2020, December). Confucius Institutes in Southeast Asia. Paper presented at ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute C onference on Understanding China's New Migrants and the Politics of Chinese Language in Southeast Asia, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. (2018, August). Chinese Schools and Adult Education in Singapore: 1951-1956. Paper presented at Cultural Legacy & Educational Institution: An International Symposium on Chinese Schools in Southeast Asia, Singapore.
Neo P. F. (2018, May). A Study on Meng Xi's Scholarship on the Book of Changes from the Perspective of Calendrical Science. Paper presented at 2nd International Conference on Yijing Study for East Asia, Jinan, China.
Neo, P.F. (2017, Septe mber). Chenwei and the Tradition of Chinese Classical Learning in Republican China: An Analysis from the Perspective of Chen Pan's Research on Chenwei. Paper presented at International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning in Post-war Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2016, May). On Language Shift and Language Maintenance: The Singapore Case. Paper presented at International Conference on World Ethnic Minorities' Cultural Heritage and Teaching Innovation, Hualian, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2015, September). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Late Qing and Earl y Republican China: An Analysis from the Perspective of Jiang Zhonggui's Research on Chenwei. Paper presented at The Sixth International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning (Di liu jie Zhongguo jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui), Shanghai, China.
P. F. Neo, (2015, June). Script and Cultur e: On Simplified and Traditional Chinese Characters. Paper presented at 1st International Symposium of Eastern Cultures in the 21st Century, Beijing, China.
Neo, P.F. (2014, December). Chinese Education and Chinese Language Teaching in Singapore. Paper presented at The 14th Conference o n Sinological Studies: Chinese Culture in a Globalized Age, Zhuhai, Guandong, China.
Neo, P.F. (2014, September). Confucianism and Contemporary Politics: An Analysis on the Rise of a New Class of Confucian Literati During the Period of Early Han Dynasty. Paper presented at International Con ference in Commemorating of the 2565th Anniversary of Confucius, Beijing, China.
Neo, P.F. (2014, March). The Changing Frameworks on Diasporic Chinese Studies: A Discussion from the Perspective of Research on Chinese Education in Singapore. Paper presented at International Conference on the New Horizons of Diasporic Chinese Studies: Evolving Themes, Changing Frameworks, Future Directions, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2013, September). An Analysis of the Role of Nanyang University and Singapore University from a Regional Perspective. Paper presented at International conference on Sin gapore in the 1950s and 1960s: A Social, Cultural, and Educational Hub of Southeast Asia, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2013, August). Singapore as a Heaven for the Early Sojourners from China: A Historical Analysis. Paper presented at 8th International Conference of the International Society for t he Study of Chinese Overseas (ISSCO), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2013, August). China Studies in Singapore: Retrospect and Prospect. Paper presented at The Fifth Annual Conference of Asia-Pacific Consortium of Teaching Chinese as an International Language: Chinese Teaching in Differ ent Social, Political and Cultural Contexts, Melbourne, Australia.
Neo, P.F. (2013, May). Confucianism Curriculum in the Chinese Schools' Textbooks in Singapore. Paper presented at International Conference on the Development of Confucianism in South-east and North-east Asia, Singapore.
Ne o, P.F. (2012, December). On the Origin of Modern Chinese Schools in British Malaya. Paper presented at An International Conference Commemorating the 70th Birthday of professor Lin Shui Hao, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2012, October). On the Conceptual Design and Curriculum Framew ork of a Graduate Module: "Studies on Contemporary China". Paper presented at 4th Conference of Asia Pacific Consortium on Teaching Chinese as International Language, Hannoi, Viet Nam.
Neo, P. F. (2012, August). Chinese Language Teaching and Leaning in Singapore: 1999-Present. Paper pre sented at Conference on Chinese Language Teaching and Education in a Globalizing Southeast Asia, Manila, Philippines.
Neo P. F. (2012, July). Classical Learning in Contemporary China'An Analysis on the State of the Field from the Perspective of Research on Han Apocryphal Texts or Chenwei. P aper presented at 3rd Series of the Conference on 60 Years of Chinese Classical Learning in the People's Republic of China: 1950-2010, Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P. F. (2012, June). Perceptions of Han Apocryphal Texts or Chenwei as Exemplified in the Research of Chen Pan. Paper presented at Inter national Conference on The Historiography and Historians of Republican China, Shanghai, China.
Neo, P. F. (2011, December). Ly Singko and his Editorials on Chinese Education. Paper presented at Conference on Malaysian and Singapore Chinese Historical Personalities, Kampar, Perah, Malaysia.
Neo P.F. (2011, June). The 'Ten Years' Programme' and the Development of Chinese Education in Singapore. Paper presented at Chinese Overseas: Culture, Religions and Worldview: An international conference organized by the International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas (ISSCO) and th e Department of Anthropology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China).
Neo P.F. (2011, June). Perceptions of Han Apocryphal Texts or chenwei exemplified in the Research of the Scholars of Republican China. Paper presented at 3rd Conference of Asia Pacific Consortiu m on Teaching Chinese as an International Language, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2010, November). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from Gu Jiegang's Research on Chenwei. Paper presented at Conference on Classical Learning and the Scholars of Classical Learning in Republican China : 1912-1949, Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2010, May). Overseas or Local Chinese Schools in Singapore and Malaya? A Study of Lee Kong Chian's Perspectives. Paper presented at 7th International Conference of the Society for the Studies of Chinese Overseas, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2009, December ). On the Apocryphal and Canonical Texts of Western Han Times (Jingxue yu weixue). Paper presented at The Third International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning (Di san jie Zhongguo jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui), Xiamen, China.
Neo, P.F. (2009, July). A Review on the Recent Resea rch on Yiwei (Lun Yiwei yanjiu de yixie xin guandian). Paper presented at The Fourth International Conference on Historical China Studies (Di si jie chuantong Zhongguo guoji xueshu yantaohui), Shanghai, China.
Neo, P.F. (2008, November). The Tradition of Classical Learning in the Three King doms and Jin-Song Dynasties Times: From the Perspective of a Textual analysis of the Wuxing zhi (Sanguo Jin Song shiqi de tianren zhixue: cong Wuxingzhi kaocha). Paper presented at An International Conference on Classical Learning of the Wei-Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties Period (Wei Jin N anbeichao jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui), Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2008, November). Lee Kong Chian and his Contributions to Chinese Education in Post-war Singapore: 1946-1955 (Li Guangqian yu Xinjiapo de huawen jiaoyu). Paper presented at An International Conference on Tan Kah Kee and Le e Kong Chian: Their Significance in the Making of Modern Singapore and Malaysia, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2007, November). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Chenwei Studies (Biandong shidai de jingxue: cong chenwei yanjiu de shijiao kaocha). Paper prese nted at Conference on Classical Learning and the Scholars of Classical Learning in Republican China: 1912-1949 (Minguo shidai de jingxue yu jingxuejia guoji xueshu yantaohui), Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2007, August). Change or Continuity? Recent Developments in the Teaching and Learning of Chi nese Language in Singapore Schools. Paper presented at The Fifth International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS 5), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2007, August). From a Demigod to a Sage: Du Yu and his Commentary on the Confucius' Mythology of 'Xisgou huolin'. Paper presented at Th e Second International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning, Xi'an, China.
Neo, P.F. (2007, June). Religious Knowledge and Civic Education: A Case Study in 1980s Singapore (Zongjiao zhishi yu gongmin jiaoyu). Paper presented at A Regional Conference on Civics Education and Civil Society (Liangan sidi gongmin jiaoyu yu gongmin shehui xueshu yantaohui), Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2006, December). Chinese Schools in Singapore: 1945-1965. Paper presented at International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas Regional African Conference, Pretoria, South Africa.
Neo, P.F. (2006, September). A Study of the Mythical Discourses in the Commentaries on Confucian Classics and Chenwei (Jingzhuan yu chenwei zhong de shenhua). Paper presented at An International Academic Conference on Religion, Literature and Life (Zongjiao, wenxue yu rensheng guoji xueshu yantao hui) , Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2006, August). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Medieval China (Zhong shi xueren de chenwei guan). Paper presented at An International Conference on the Thought and Culture of Post-8th Century China (Zhong Tang yilai sixiang wenhua yu shehui ya njin guoji xueshu yantaohui), Tianjin, China.
Neo P.F. (2006, August). Research on Chenwei: Prospect and Retrospect (Chenwei yanjiu de xiankuang yu zhanwang). Paper presented at An International Dialogue on Multicultural-Interdisciplinary Researches (Guoji duoyuan wenhua zonghe yanjiu lunta n), Tianjin, China.
Neo P.F. (2005, December). Bilingual Education in Singapore: 1965-2005. Paper presented at A Conference on Fourty Years of Social Transformations in Singapore and Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2005, November). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Lea rning in Late Qing and Early Republican China (Qing mo Min chu xueren de chenwei guan). Paper presented at The First International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning (Shoujie Zhongguo jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui), Beijing, China.
Neo, P.F. (2005, March). Mutual Illumination between Historical and Classical Studies: A Preliminary Investigation of Qian Mu's Research on Confucian Classics (Qian Mu jingxue yanjiu chulun). Paper presented at An International Conference on Confucianism and Chinese Intellectual Thought, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo P.F. (2004, December). Sin gapore Bilingual Education After 2004: A Critical Analysis. Paper presented at The Eighteenth International Language in Education Conference, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China).
Neo, P.F. (2004, December). New Developments in the Teaching of Mother Tongue Languages in Singapore: An Analysis of th e 2004 Pedagogical Reforms on Chinese Language (Xinjiapo huawen jiaoxue de xinfazhan: lun 2004 nian de huawen jiaoxue gaige). Paper presented at The Third International Conference on Chinese Sociolinguistics, Nanjing, China.
Neo, P.F. (2004, August). The Apocryphal Texts of the Classic of C hanges and Meng Xi School of Yijing Learning: Their Relevance to Historical Research on Han Dynasty China (Yiwei, Mengshi Yi yu Hanshi yanjiu). Paper presented at International Conference on Chinese History in Multi-Perspectives (Duoyuan shiye zhong de Zhongguo lishi), Beijing, China.
Neo, P.F . (2003, November). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Qing Dynasty China (Qing dai jingshi de chenwei guan). Paper presented at An International Conference on the Classical Learning and Culture of Qing Dynasty China (Qing dai jingxue yu wenhua guoji xueshu yantaohui), Beijing , China.
Neo, P.F. (2003, August). Meng Xi and the Tradition of Yijing Learning in Western Han Dynasty. Paper presented at Third International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS3), Singapore.
Conference Papers Without Proceedings
Neo, P.F. (2023, November). Chinese Language and the Evolving Landscape of Chinese Education in Southeast Asia. Paper presented at International Conference on Tan Kah Kee's Contributions to Chinese Education in Malaysia and Singapore, Kuala Lu mpur, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2023, September). Expatriate or Native Chinese Language Teachers for Maritime Southeast Asia?. Paper presented at China's Culture and its Transformation in Southeast Asia Forum, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2022, December). The Two Confucian Revival Movements in 19t h and 20th Century Singapore. Paper presented at Forum on the Common Values of All Mankind and the Excellent Chinese Traditional Culture organized by Tsinghua University and International Confucian Association., Beijing, China.
Neo, P. F. (2022, November). Expatriate or Native Chinese Langu age Teachers for Maritime Southeast Asia? ' Confucius Institutes in Perspective. Paper presented at ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme Webiner, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. (2022, October). Demands for Chinese Language Teachers from China: Recent Development s. Paper presented at ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute Conference on China's Cultural Influences and Soft Power in Southeast Asia: Language, Culture and Education, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. (2020, December). Confucius Institutes in Southeast Asia. Paper presented at ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute C onference on Understanding China's New Migrants and the Politics of Chinese Language in Southeast Asia, Singapore.
Neo, P. F. (2018, August). Chinese Schools and Adult Education in Singapore: 1951-1956. Paper presented at Cultural Legacy & Educational Institution: An International Symposium on Chinese Schools in Southeast Asia, Singapore.
Neo P. F. (2018, May). A Study on Meng Xi's Scholarship on the Book of Changes from the Perspective of Calendrical Science. Paper presented at 2nd International Conference on Yijing Study for East Asia, Jinan, China.
Neo, P.F. (2017, Septe mber). Chenwei and the Tradition of Chinese Classical Learning in Republican China: An Analysis from the Perspective of Chen Pan's Research on Chenwei. Paper presented at International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning in Post-war Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2016, May). On Language Shift and Language Maintenance: The Singapore Case. Paper presented at International Conference on World Ethnic Minorities' Cultural Heritage and Teaching Innovation, Hualian, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2015, September). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Late Qing and Earl y Republican China: An Analysis from the Perspective of Jiang Zhonggui's Research on Chenwei. Paper presented at The Sixth International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning (Di liu jie Zhongguo jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui), Shanghai, China.
P. F. Neo, (2015, June). Script and Cultur e: On Simplified and Traditional Chinese Characters. Paper presented at 1st International Symposium of Eastern Cultures in the 21st Century, Beijing, China.
Neo, P.F. (2014, December). Chinese Education and Chinese Language Teaching in Singapore. Paper presented at The 14th Conference o n Sinological Studies: Chinese Culture in a Globalized Age, Zhuhai, Guandong, China.
Neo, P.F. (2014, September). Confucianism and Contemporary Politics: An Analysis on the Rise of a New Class of Confucian Literati During the Period of Early Han Dynasty. Paper presented at International Con ference in Commemorating of the 2565th Anniversary of Confucius, Beijing, China.
Neo, P.F. (2014, March). The Changing Frameworks on Diasporic Chinese Studies: A Discussion from the Perspective of Research on Chinese Education in Singapore. Paper presented at International Conference on the New Horizons of Diasporic Chinese Studies: Evolving Themes, Changing Frameworks, Future Directions, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2013, September). An Analysis of the Role of Nanyang University and Singapore University from a Regional Perspective. Paper presented at International conference on Sin gapore in the 1950s and 1960s: A Social, Cultural, and Educational Hub of Southeast Asia, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2013, August). Singapore as a Heaven for the Early Sojourners from China: A Historical Analysis. Paper presented at 8th International Conference of the International Society for t he Study of Chinese Overseas (ISSCO), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2013, August). China Studies in Singapore: Retrospect and Prospect. Paper presented at The Fifth Annual Conference of Asia-Pacific Consortium of Teaching Chinese as an International Language: Chinese Teaching in Differ ent Social, Political and Cultural Contexts, Melbourne, Australia.
Neo, P.F. (2013, May). Confucianism Curriculum in the Chinese Schools' Textbooks in Singapore. Paper presented at International Conference on the Development of Confucianism in South-east and North-east Asia, Singapore.
Ne o, P.F. (2012, December). On the Origin of Modern Chinese Schools in British Malaya. Paper presented at An International Conference Commemorating the 70th Birthday of professor Lin Shui Hao, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2012, October). On the Conceptual Design and Curriculum Framew ork of a Graduate Module: "Studies on Contemporary China". Paper presented at 4th Conference of Asia Pacific Consortium on Teaching Chinese as International Language, Hannoi, Viet Nam.
Neo, P. F. (2012, August). Chinese Language Teaching and Leaning in Singapore: 1999-Present. Paper pre sented at Conference on Chinese Language Teaching and Education in a Globalizing Southeast Asia, Manila, Philippines.
Neo P. F. (2012, July). Classical Learning in Contemporary China'An Analysis on the State of the Field from the Perspective of Research on Han Apocryphal Texts or Chenwei. P aper presented at 3rd Series of the Conference on 60 Years of Chinese Classical Learning in the People's Republic of China: 1950-2010, Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P. F. (2012, June). Perceptions of Han Apocryphal Texts or Chenwei as Exemplified in the Research of Chen Pan. Paper presented at Inter national Conference on The Historiography and Historians of Republican China, Shanghai, China.
Neo, P. F. (2011, December). Ly Singko and his Editorials on Chinese Education. Paper presented at Conference on Malaysian and Singapore Chinese Historical Personalities, Kampar, Perah, Malaysia.
Neo P.F. (2011, June). The 'Ten Years' Programme' and the Development of Chinese Education in Singapore. Paper presented at Chinese Overseas: Culture, Religions and Worldview: An international conference organized by the International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas (ISSCO) and th e Department of Anthropology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China).
Neo P.F. (2011, June). Perceptions of Han Apocryphal Texts or chenwei exemplified in the Research of the Scholars of Republican China. Paper presented at 3rd Conference of Asia Pacific Consortiu m on Teaching Chinese as an International Language, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2010, November). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from Gu Jiegang's Research on Chenwei. Paper presented at Conference on Classical Learning and the Scholars of Classical Learning in Republican China : 1912-1949, Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2010, May). Overseas or Local Chinese Schools in Singapore and Malaya? A Study of Lee Kong Chian's Perspectives. Paper presented at 7th International Conference of the Society for the Studies of Chinese Overseas, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2009, December ). On the Apocryphal and Canonical Texts of Western Han Times (Jingxue yu weixue). Paper presented at The Third International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning (Di san jie Zhongguo jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui), Xiamen, China.
Neo, P.F. (2009, July). A Review on the Recent Resea rch on Yiwei (Lun Yiwei yanjiu de yixie xin guandian). Paper presented at The Fourth International Conference on Historical China Studies (Di si jie chuantong Zhongguo guoji xueshu yantaohui), Shanghai, China.
Neo, P.F. (2008, November). The Tradition of Classical Learning in the Three King doms and Jin-Song Dynasties Times: From the Perspective of a Textual analysis of the Wuxing zhi (Sanguo Jin Song shiqi de tianren zhixue: cong Wuxingzhi kaocha). Paper presented at An International Conference on Classical Learning of the Wei-Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties Period (Wei Jin N anbeichao jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui), Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2008, November). Lee Kong Chian and his Contributions to Chinese Education in Post-war Singapore: 1946-1955 (Li Guangqian yu Xinjiapo de huawen jiaoyu). Paper presented at An International Conference on Tan Kah Kee and Le e Kong Chian: Their Significance in the Making of Modern Singapore and Malaysia, Singapore.
Neo, P.F. (2007, November). Classical Learning in a Turbulent Age: An Analysis from the Perspective of Chenwei Studies (Biandong shidai de jingxue: cong chenwei yanjiu de shijiao kaocha). Paper prese nted at Conference on Classical Learning and the Scholars of Classical Learning in Republican China: 1912-1949 (Minguo shidai de jingxue yu jingxuejia guoji xueshu yantaohui), Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2007, August). Change or Continuity? Recent Developments in the Teaching and Learning of Chi nese Language in Singapore Schools. Paper presented at The Fifth International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS 5), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2007, August). From a Demigod to a Sage: Du Yu and his Commentary on the Confucius' Mythology of 'Xisgou huolin'. Paper presented at Th e Second International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning, Xi'an, China.
Neo, P.F. (2007, June). Religious Knowledge and Civic Education: A Case Study in 1980s Singapore (Zongjiao zhishi yu gongmin jiaoyu). Paper presented at A Regional Conference on Civics Education and Civil Society (Liangan sidi gongmin jiaoyu yu gongmin shehui xueshu yantaohui), Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2006, December). Chinese Schools in Singapore: 1945-1965. Paper presented at International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas Regional African Conference, Pretoria, South Africa.
Neo, P.F. (2006, September). A Study of the Mythical Discourses in the Commentaries on Confucian Classics and Chenwei (Jingzhuan yu chenwei zhong de shenhua). Paper presented at An International Academic Conference on Religion, Literature and Life (Zongjiao, wenxue yu rensheng guoji xueshu yantao hui) , Taipei, Taiwan.
Neo, P.F. (2006, August). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Medieval China (Zhong shi xueren de chenwei guan). Paper presented at An International Conference on the Thought and Culture of Post-8th Century China (Zhong Tang yilai sixiang wenhua yu shehui ya njin guoji xueshu yantaohui), Tianjin, China.
Neo P.F. (2006, August). Research on Chenwei: Prospect and Retrospect (Chenwei yanjiu de xiankuang yu zhanwang). Paper presented at An International Dialogue on Multicultural-Interdisciplinary Researches (Guoji duoyuan wenhua zonghe yanjiu lunta n), Tianjin, China.
Neo P.F. (2005, December). Bilingual Education in Singapore: 1965-2005. Paper presented at A Conference on Fourty Years of Social Transformations in Singapore and Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2005, November). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Lea rning in Late Qing and Early Republican China (Qing mo Min chu xueren de chenwei guan). Paper presented at The First International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning (Shoujie Zhongguo jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui), Beijing, China.
Neo, P.F. (2005, March). Mutual Illumination between Historical and Classical Studies: A Preliminary Investigation of Qian Mu's Research on Confucian Classics (Qian Mu jingxue yanjiu chulun). Paper presented at An International Conference on Confucianism and Chinese Intellectual Thought, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo P.F. (2004, December). Sin gapore Bilingual Education After 2004: A Critical Analysis. Paper presented at The Eighteenth International Language in Education Conference, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China).
Neo, P.F. (2004, December). New Developments in the Teaching of Mother Tongue Languages in Singapore: An Analysis of th e 2004 Pedagogical Reforms on Chinese Language (Xinjiapo huawen jiaoxue de xinfazhan: lun 2004 nian de huawen jiaoxue gaige). Paper presented at The Third International Conference on Chinese Sociolinguistics, Nanjing, China.
Neo, P.F. (2004, August). The Apocryphal Texts of the Classic of C hanges and Meng Xi School of Yijing Learning: Their Relevance to Historical Research on Han Dynasty China (Yiwei, Mengshi Yi yu Hanshi yanjiu). Paper presented at International Conference on Chinese History in Multi-Perspectives (Duoyuan shiye zhong de Zhongguo lishi), Beijing, China.
Neo, P.F . (2003, November). Chenwei and the Tradition of Classical Learning in Qing Dynasty China (Qing dai jingshi de chenwei guan). Paper presented at An International Conference on the Classical Learning and Culture of Qing Dynasty China (Qing dai jingxue yu wenhua guoji xueshu yantaohui), Beijing , China.
Neo, P.F. (2003, August). Meng Xi and the Tradition of Yijing Learning in Western Han Dynasty. Paper presented at Third International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS3), Singapore.
Keynote Speeches & Editorship of Special Issues (Central)
Keynote Addresses
Neo, P. F. (2022, November). The Second International Seminar and Roundtable Meeting of "Professional Chinese Teaching" in Southeast Asia. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Chinese Language Teaching Resources in Singapore, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Neo, P. F. (2019, Marc h). International Conference on Lun Xun and the Centennial History of May Fourth Movement. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, On May Fourth Movement and the Chinese Community in Singapore and Malaya: An Educational Perspective, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo P. F. (2018, October). 2018 International Conferen ce on Science, Technology, Education, Arts, Culture and Humanity. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Language for Mobilization or Language for Development: A Case Study of Singapore, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Neo P. F. (2018, August). International Conference on Confucian Entrepreneurs. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Confu cian Scholarship with Regional Characteristic: A Critical Analysis, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2007, August). The Second International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning (Di er jie Zhongguo jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui). KEYNOTE ADDRESS, From a Demigod to a Sage: Du Yu and hi s Commentary on the Confucius' Mythology of "Xishou huolin" (Du Yu yu xishou huolin), Xian, China.
Keynote Addresses
Neo, P. F. (2022, November). The Second International Seminar and Roundtable Meeting of "Professional Chinese Teaching" in Southeast Asia. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Chinese Language Teaching Resources in Singapore, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Neo, P. F. (2019, Marc h). International Conference on Lun Xun and the Centennial History of May Fourth Movement. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, On May Fourth Movement and the Chinese Community in Singapore and Malaya: An Educational Perspective, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Neo P. F. (2018, October). 2018 International Conferen ce on Science, Technology, Education, Arts, Culture and Humanity. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Language for Mobilization or Language for Development: A Case Study of Singapore, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Neo P. F. (2018, August). International Conference on Confucian Entrepreneurs. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Confu cian Scholarship with Regional Characteristic: A Critical Analysis, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Neo, P.F. (2007, August). The Second International Conference on Chinese Classical Learning (Di er jie Zhongguo jingxue guoji xueshu yantaohui). KEYNOTE ADDRESS, From a Demigod to a Sage: Du Yu and hi s Commentary on the Confucius' Mythology of "Xishou huolin" (Du Yu yu xishou huolin), Xian, China.
Other Research Outputs/Projects (Central)
Reviews
Neo P. F. (2012). [Review of Xiaoyaoyou: Education at Large'Students Life and Activities in Singapore 1945-1965]. Mingcai: a Literary Supplement of Lianhe Zaobao, 07.
Neo, P.F. (2007). [Review of Lee, G.K. Nanda tuxiang (Collected Essays on the History of Nanyang Uni versity)]. Binfen, Lianhe Zaobao (Multiplex, Singapore Chinese Daily), 3.
Reviews
Neo P. F. (2012). [Review of Xiaoyaoyou: Education at Large'Students Life and Activities in Singapore 1945-1965]. Mingcai: a Literary Supplement of Lianhe Zaobao, 07.
Neo, P.F. (2007). [Review of Lee, G.K. Nanda tuxiang (Collected Essays on the History of Nanyang Uni versity)]. Binfen, Lianhe Zaobao (Multiplex, Singapore Chinese Daily), 3.