Generative AI in the Chinese EFL Context: A Systematic Review of Core Literature (2023–2025)

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10.2991/978-2-38476-593-5_18How to use a DOI?

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Artificial Intelligence; FLT; Teacher Role Restructuring; Generative AI; Educational Ecosystem; Institutional Inertia

Abstract

Amidst the significant pedagogical shifts triggered by Generative AI, this study conducts a hybrid systematic review of 40 pivotal studies (comprising both empirical interventions and conceptual analyses) published in core Chinese journals (CSSCI-indexed) between 2023 and 2025. The review maps the evolving landscape of Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) in China across three intersecting dimensions: the efficiency-engagement paradox, the tension between algorithmic authority and teacher autonomy, and the negotiation between global technology and local values. Findings reveal a shift in academic discourse regarding teacher identity, transitioning from “knowledge transmitters” to “human-in-the-loop collaborators.” While AI significantly enhances personalization and efficiency in exploratory settings, it introduces critical risks such as “deskilling” and cognitive loss. Navigating this gap toward a true “Human-AI Symbiosis” relies on the targeted integration of Critical AI Literacy into teacher education and the deployment of localized technical frameworks, as evidenced by the synthesized literature.

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AU  - Xinyu Rui
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/30
TI  - Generative AI in the Chinese EFL Context: A Systematic Review of Core Literature (2023–2025)
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Humanities, Wisdom Education and Service Management (HWESM 2026)
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