Personal profile
CV
2014: Emeritus
2001: Reader in history at the University of Copenhagen
1988: Reader in Chinese at the University of Copenhagen
1981: Senior lecturer in Chinese at the University of Copenhagen
1978: Ph.D. (Australian National University)
1973: Cand.mag. / M.A. in Chinese and history at the University of Copenhagen
Primary fields of research
Chinese history since around 1400-
Historiography, particularly the study of world history in modern and comtemporary China.
Current research
A history of China since around 1500 with special reference to cross-border relations. (Manuscript in Danish for the general reader)
Knowledge of languages
Arbejdsmæssigt anvendes engelsk, tysk, fransk og kinesisk (moderne almensprog og klassisk), ligesom et vist kendskab til japansk og malajisk undertiden er til god nytte.-
晚清中国城市的水与电：生活在天津的丹麦人, 1860—1912.
Littrup, L., Liu , H. (Translator) & Gong, N. (Translator), 2025, Guilin: Guangxi Normal University Press. 268 p. (中国城市史研究系列; No. 2).Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Danes in Tianjin, China, 1860-1912.
Littrup, L., 2022, Syddansk Universitetsforlag. 188 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Den kinesiske studiekommissions besøg i København 1906
Littrup, L., 2022, In: Historisk Tidsskrift. 122, 1, p. 73-86 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Anmeldelse: Benjamin Asmussen: Kinafarerne. Mellem kejserens Kina og kongens København. (= M/S Museet for Søfarts Årbog, 78 / Maritim Kontakt, 41). Gads Forlag, København, 2019
Littrup, L., 2020, In: Historisk Tidsskrift. 120.2, p. 624-639 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review › Research › peer-review
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Dynastier i Kina
Littrup, L., 2020, In: Rubicon. Tidsskrift for Historiestuderende ved Syddansk Universitet. 28.3, p. 16-29 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
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Et memorandum om skat i 1567
Littrup, L., 2018, In: Kinabladet. 2018, 1, p. 4-7 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
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Interview with Leif Littrup
Littrup, L. & Schneewind , S., 2018, In: Ming studies. 78, p. 74-76 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
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”Memorial concerning easing the burdens on the peasants by stressing the fundamental” by GE Shouli 1567: Annotated translation from Ge Duansu gong wenji 1582
Littrup, L., 2017, 10 p.Research output: Other contribution › Net publication - Internet publication › Research
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Activities
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Om arkiver i Kina
Littrup, L. (Lecturer) & Laugesen, S. (Lecturer)
28 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Film: The Mechanics.
Littrup, L. (Participant)
31 Jul 2022Activity: Other activity types › Other (prizes, external teaching and other activities) - Supervision and co-examiner
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Temadag om Kina
Littrup, L. (Lecturer)
25 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Kina og verden ca. 1500-2000: 1500, 1750, 1875, 1937, 1969, 1984
Littrup, L. (Lecturer)
25 Oct 2018 → 29 Nov 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Kina og Ruslands selvopfattelse som den er formet af historien
Littrup, L. (Lecturer) & Struwe, L. B. (Lecturer)
5 Oct 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Kina og omverdenen i 1800-tallet: Nærum Gymnasium Kinesisk Områdestudium
Littrup, L. (Lecturer)
27 Sept 2016Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Evalueringsrapport til ANR-forskningsansøgning
Littrup, L. (Advisor)
9 May 2016Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Kina og verden ca. 1500-2000.: 1500, 1750, 1875, 1937, 1969
Littrup, L. (Lecturer)
10 Mar 2015 → 14 Apr 2015Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
Press/Media
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Magtens centrum: Om Den Forbudte By i Beijing.
07/07/2017
1 Media contribution
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Kopiland Kina i krise: Om Kinas nutidige økonomi i historisk belysning
08/01/2016
1 Media contribution
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Kina Snak: Om Silkevejen i historisk belysning
06/12/2015
1 Media contribution
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Kina Snak: Om Kinas forhold til udlandet i historisk belysning
12/07/2015
1 Media contribution
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Alle Tiders Historie: Bokser opstanden i Kina
11/05/2008
1 Media contribution
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