The China research center which was founded in May 24, 2002 aims to contribute to the professionalization and popularization of the research and education on all aspects of China, The enlargement and consolidation of interchange between Korea and China, lead the development of Yeunam University and Yeungnam local community, and also contribute to the establishment of national policy through the construction, unification and concentration of a research system, education system, information system on the aspects of chinese culture, economy and institution.

The center consists of four divisions, chinese culture, chinese economy, chinese law & institution, archive. The member of the center are consist of full-time professors of Yeungnam University sho agree to the purpose of the center.