Chinese Area Studies faces skepticism due to the immense volume of knowledge it encompasses. However, I propose a counterargument through the notion of Sinic Perspectivism, which acknowledges multi-universal epistemes in a world of global diverse cultural systems. Rather than merely collecting information, Area Studies should interpret data through our unique perspectives, transcending the practice of provincializing Europe or unmasking orientalism. This approach reorients knowledge production to generate insights into global phenomena using diverse cultural frameworks. Thus, Area Studies offers an opportunity to broaden our understanding of China by embracing multi-universal perspectives. I will elucidate my arguments by analyzing a Melanesian exchange system through the lens of Laozi.

中国区域研究面临着怀疑，因为它涵盖了庞大的知识体系。然而，我提出了一个反驳观点，即“汉学透视主义”，它承认了在全球多元文化体系中的多重宇宙知识论。区域研究不应仅仅收集信息，而应通过我们独特的视角来解释数据，以便超越地区化欧洲或批判东方主义的过往实践。这种方法重新定位了知识生产，以利用多元文化框架生成对全球现象的洞见。因此，区域研究为我们提供了一个通过接纳多重宇宙视角来拓宽对中国的理解的机会。我将以老子的视角来分析一个美拉尼西亚交换系统，以此阐明我的论点。