Martin Gimm – unverbesserlich. This chronologically arranged bibliography features a diverse collection of scholarly works. Contributions include J. Bäcker's exploration of Manchu mythology and starlore in the Amur Valley, W. Bauer's analysis of time in premodern Chinese autobiography, and L. Chandra's examination of Tantras in Tang China's defense strategy. G. Debon discusses onomatopoeic elements in Manju, while S.-J. Huang-Deiwiks investigates the role of Qing dynasty imperial guards in zidishu literature. E. Dittrich presents insights on the elephant's depiction in the XiXia realm, and G. Doerfer addresses Manjurian animal terminology. R. Falkenberg evaluates the significance of letters in sinological research, and K. Flessel delves into the espionage system of the Northern Song Dynasty. H. Franke offers reconstructions of Old Jurchen words in Chinese transcription, while M. Gálik reflects on Jaroslav Prušek's legacy. D. Heinzig reveals new findings on Stalin's maneuvers in Manchuria, and C. Herrmann-Pillath discusses the intersection of modern statistics and traditional religion in China. R. Heuser questions the role of kanbun in Japanese education, and W. L. Idema highlights court theatre during the Qianlong era. Additional contributions come from M. Kern, V. Klöpsch, H. Kotzenberg, and others, enriching the discourse in sinology.
