The field of “Jao studies” is devoted to research into Professor Jao Tsung-I’s scholarly principles, methodology, and achievement in various research areas, as well as his position and impact in the intellectual history. Aside from its intrinsic value, Jao studies can be one of a key to unlocking the study of Chinese culture. Professor Jao advocates a broad conception of Huaxue (literally “Chinese studies”) and has led innovative research on the Confucian classics. He has proposed the Quintuple Evidence Law for the study of ancient Chinese history and etc., which should all be classified as main research areas of Jao studies. Moreover, Jao Studies examines the prominent contributions that Prof. Jao has made and his erudite research in the study of oracle bones, paleography, the study of bamboo strips and silk manuscripts, ancient philology, archaeology and ancient history, history of cultural exchange between China and foreign countries, Dunhuang studies, history of religions, the study of history, the study of Chaozhou, history of art, classical literature, bibliography.