Author: SACU Events

SACU attends Armistice Day Commemoration 11th November 2024

Iris Yau (SACU Trustee) and Weien ZONG (SACU) represented SACU again at this year’s Armistice Day Commemoration at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on Monday 11th November. They joined a contingent in honour of the Chinese Labour Corps (CLC) (中国劳工旅). Iris Yau (SACU Trustee) laid a wreath in honour of the Chinese Labour Corps on behalf of SACU. The Western Front Association organises this major commemorative event every year on 11th November.  Footage from SKY News, ‘Chinese Labour Corps’, 1 hour 38 minutes in here SACU joined the wreath-laying ceremony here The ‘CLC’ contingent entering the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London here The […]

SACU March Against Sinophobia 2024 – BIG SUCCESS!

This Year, over 5,000 people took to the streets of London as part of an international day of protest for United Nations Anti-Racism Day on Saturday 16 March 2024. SACU and friends stood with them, spreading awareness of the rise in Sinophobia and anti-South East Asian sentiment. Iris Yau 邱 靜 雯 (SACU Trustee) spoke on stage on behalf of SACU. Iris Yau has organised and led this march against racism in London for three consecutive years. Listen to the full speech here Vivian Ni and Weien ZONG (SACU) were also on stage with the dragon (on loan from the […]

Launch of SACU Digital Archive!

SACU is delighted to announce the launch (22 January 2023) of our incredible Digital Archive featuring over 8,500 photos, SACU documents and copies of our widely respected magazines, dating from 1965. The archive is open exclusively to members although photos can be used with permission. The best way to experience the archive  is to become a member of SACU if you haven’t already! SACU Digital archive is now live at https://archive.sacu.org

SACU/Peking University 6th Essay/Art Competition 2021-2022 Awards Ceremony, Saturday 29 October 2022

SACU and Peking University’s Edgar Snow Research Center jointly hosted this year’s Awards Ceremony online for the SACU/Peking University 6th Essay/Art Competition 2021-2022 on Saturday 29 October 2022. This year’s theme was “Our shared environment and responsibilities: what do you see as the most positive way forward?” Schools in both the UK and China took part. Zoë Reed, SACU Chair, introduced the ceremony and Professor Sun Hua, Director of the Edgar Snow Research Center of Peking University, gave an address as competition sponsor. Dr Frances Wood, SACU Vice President and chair of the judging panel, gave her thoughts on the […]

SACU AGM Day 24 September 2022 a Great Success

SACU’s AGM Day, held on Saturday 24th September 2022, was a great success. It was a hybrid event, both in person at the Wesley Conference Hotel, Euston Street, London, and online. SACU is very grateful to CGTN Europe for providing all the technical equipment and work free of charge as partners to make the hybrid day of events happen.   Formal business for members only took place in the morning, then members who attended in person stayed for lunch.   The afternoon session was open to the public, “SACU Bridge Builders and Heart in Two Homes.” SACU Bridge Builders SACU […]

My first SACU event: Su Tong in conversation with Dr Frances Wood – by Dr Fang ZONG (English and Chinese versions)

Firstly, I thank Iris Yau丘靜雯, SACU Council member and the event organiser, for encouraging me to share my reflection on attending my first SACU event “Open-Air Cinema: Su Tong in conversation with Dr Frances Wood.” I knew SACU (Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding) for a long time, through my line manager Bryan Sitch, Deputy Head of Collections of the Manchester Museum, University of Manchester. We jointly published a research article entitled “An Umbrella of the Chinese Labour Corps in the Manchester Museum Collection” in China Eye in 2018. As we have been working together to develop a permanent Lee Kai Hung […]

The Chinese Conundrum: Engagement or Conflict – Book Talk with the Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable

SACU welcomed the Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable for a discussion on his new book, The Chinese Conundrum: Engagement or Conflict. Fred Hobby (SACU) Fred is currently a Global Affairs MSc student at King’s College London specialising in Chinese and Middle Eastern Politics. He graduated at the University of Manchester in History and Politics, whilst focusing on Chinese history.  How does the West wish to view China in the next 50 years? Ten years ago, it was seen as a land of opportunity, sadly times have changed. In Europe, the importance of a working economic relationship with China is often […]

China and the Ukraine Crisis: SACU Panel Discussion

SACU brought together a panel of expert speakers on Wednesday 25 May 2022 to discuss China’s response and position on the Ukraine Crisis.  This free Zoom event was recorded and is available on SACU’s YouTube Channel here SACU ChinaChat, Thursday 9 June SACU held a follow up members-only discussion meeting. SACU ChinaChats enable members to discuss and develop their own understanding of  issues. The meetings are not recorded and are for SACU members only. Panel Victor Gao is Vice President of CCG (Centre for China and Globalisation), the Chair Professor of Soochow University, and the Chairman of China Energy Security Institute. He […]

Standing Up To Sinophobia – UN Anti-Racism Day, Saturday 19 March 2022

Pride (of Lions) and Prejudice (#standuptosinophobia) – Saturday 19 March 2022 On the 19th March 2022, 10,000 people took to the streets of London as part of the global day of protest for UN Anti-Racism Day. SACU stood with them, spreading awareness of the rise in Sinophobia and anti-southeast Asian sentiment.     We were also accompanied by a Chinese dancing lion, much to the delight of passers-by both young and old. This lion was the hit of the march, providing joy and movement to an otherwise serious affair. Its inclusion was a superb idea, blending our sombre message of […]

Young SACU Hotpot Dinner – a resounding success!

On Saturday the 26th February 2022 Young SACU held their first event, a hotpot social dinner in London for China-interested people looking to make new friends and expand their network. The event was a resounding success! All 23 tickets were sold, and all attendees were eager to express how much they enjoyed themselves. The overwhelming feedback was that they were grateful to have had an opportunity to meet like-minded people, and I am confident everyone walked away having made at least one new friend. The delicious food was also appreciated!   This event also succeeded in increasing the awareness of the […]