A Note from the Incoming Co-Editor

In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, the profound insights offered by psychoanalysis are more crucial than ever for understanding the human condition. Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in China stands as a vital forum in this global discourse, a testament to the visionary leadership of its founding editor, David E. Scharff. His enduring commitment has meticulously cultivated a journal that explores the intricate interplay between depth psychology and the rich cultural landscape of China. It is with deep gratitude and a sense of profound responsibility that I embrace the role of co-editor in the coming year, eager to build upon this robust foundation and prepare to serve as editor-in-chief in 2027. This transition is particularly exciting due to the journal's strategic alliance with the China-American Psychoanalytic Alliance (CAPA). As a supervisor and teacher within CAPA's impactful training programmes, and currently editor of its newsletter, I have witnessed firsthand CAPA's dedication to advancing high-quality psychoanalytic education across cultures. This partnership significantly expands the journal's reach and influence, fostering an even richer exchange of ideas and diverse contributions that strengthen psychoanalysis both within China and globally. My own professional journey, spanning clinical practice as a psychologist and psychoanalyst, alongside extensive engagement as an author and podcast host, has centred on exploring the nuanced ways psychoanalytic thought illuminates human experience. My work examines contemporary issues—from understanding the psychological dimensions of societal dynamics and political phenomena, to investigating the intricate relationship between psychoanalysis and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. These diverse areas of inquiry, reflected across my published works and public discussions, align directly with the journal's mission to engage with the evolving complexities of the psyche in a global cont