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SUMMARY:How to lead: A Confucian guide to wise leadership
DESCRIPTION:Leadership has never been easy – even over two thousand years ago in ancient China. Confucius and those who followed in his footsteps travelled to various states to offer ideas on better leadership for all levels of government. They argued that wise leadership is not a skill developed in isolation\, but rather the culmination of an embodied virtuosity in interactions. For example\, the exemplary Shun developed within a dysfunctional family\, influencing his closest family members as well as his community and state. \n \n\nConfucius lived over 2000 years ago\, yet his influence remains very strong in China. During the Han dynasty\, ‘Confucianism’ was adopted as the underlying ideology for imperial rule and family order. Throughout China’s history\, Confucianism has been challenged\, reinterpreted\, and appropriated. From the 20th century\, after a period of disfavour\, politicians and educationalists in China are once again turning to Confucianism for guidance. \nIn order to understand what Confucianism is\, SACU is pleased that experts Dr Katherine Ngo and Dr Kelly Ngo\, from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David\, will be running a series of seminars for us in 2025\, our 60th year. \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Katherine Ngo\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Kelly Ngo\n				\n		\n\nThis is Lecture 8 in Series 3 ‘In the world of work and study’.  \nEach lecture will be approximately 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes for discussion.  Participants will be encouraged to ask questions using the Zoom chat function so that the speakers can respond to as many points as possible. \nRegistration on Eventbrite is required here \nJust before each seminar\, a Zoom meeting link will be sent to those that have registered via Eventbrite. \nThis seminar series is free and open to all. We invite attendees to join SACU here
URL:https://sacu.org/event/how-to-lead-a-confucian-guide-to-wise-leadership/
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SUMMARY:How to work together: A Confucian guide to workplace relations
DESCRIPTION:We may spend more time during the day and most days of the week with colleagues than family members\, which makes work relations vital to realising the good life. In early Confucian thought\, the shared goal of mutual personal growth for both leader and subordinate was to ensure a thriving community. We bring to light how the seemingly hierarchical work setting accommodated a dynamic nature to the relationship – drawing on Confucius and other exemplars who creatively engaged with others even in difficult situations. \n \nConfucius lived over 2000 years ago\, yet his influence remains very strong in China. During the Han dynasty\, ‘Confucianism’ was adopted as the underlying ideology for imperial rule and family order. Throughout China’s history\, Confucianism has been challenged\, reinterpreted\, and appropriated. From the 20th century\, after a period of disfavour\, politicians and educationalists in China are once again turning to Confucianism for guidance. \nIn order to understand what Confucianism is\, SACU is pleased that experts Dr Katherine Ngo and Dr Kelly Ngo\, from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David\, will be running a series of seminars for us in 2025\, our 60th year. \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Katherine Ngo\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Kelly Ngo\n				\n		\n\nThis is Lecture 7 in Series 3 ‘In the world of work and study’. \nEach lecture will be approximately 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes for discussion.  Participants will be encouraged to ask questions using the Zoom chat function so that the speakers can respond to as many points as possible. \nRegistration on Eventbrite is required here \nJust before each seminar\, a Zoom meeting link will be sent to those that have registered via Eventbrite. \nThis seminar series is free and open to all. We invite attendees to join SACU here \n 
URL:https://sacu.org/event/how-to-work-together-a-confucian-guide-to-workplace-relations/
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SUMMARY:SACU's 60th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Celebration Day on 20th September when we will commemorate both SACU’s 60th Anniversary and George Hogg’s 110th Anniversary. \nSpeakers include: \n\nProfessor Michael Wood\, SACU President\nProfessor Kerry Brown\, LAU China Institute KCL\nMark Aylwin Thomas\, author of George Hogg’s biography\nProfessor Sun Hua\, Peking University and co-sponsor of the SACU/PKU Essay-Art Competition.\n\nWe are also honoured to have a Senior Representative from the Chinese Embassy.  The President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Deputy Director of FAO Gansu Provincial Government will attend with delegations from China. \n  \n友 Speeches \n友 Essay-Art Competition Awards to School Students \n友 Musical piece especially composed for SACU at 60 by Dr Ben Lunn (SACU) \n友 Panel discussion \n友 CGTN 30 minute documentary Witness to War – the story of George Hogg – will be screened. \nSponsorship \nWe are delighted that the LAU China Institute of King’s Collage London has provided us with the Safra Lecture Theatre and Great Hall in the KCL main building on the Strand\, London. The Chinese Embassy are kindly sponsoring lunch and Peking University are sponsoring the printing and materials. SACU is extremely grateful for this level of sponsorship which will enable us to have a splendid day marking both these important events. \nTickets are free but registration is required. Please book here on Eventbrite. \nEveryone is welcome at what is set to be a really interesting and enjoyable day! Refreshments and lunch are included.  \nFull Programme here \nGeorge Hogg in China. Copyright St George’s School\, Harpenden
URL:https://sacu.org/event/sacus-60th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:King’s College London\, Strand Campus\, Strand\, London\, WC2R 2LS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:What China Taught me about my country and its culture
DESCRIPTION:Huge’s latest book is on a subject that matters to every thinking Briton: WHO ARE WE\, and how will we survive in the Age of Asia? \n\n“I first went to China in the 1970s when even a youngster such as I could see that both China and the UK were in dire straits. In the subsequent 15 years\, remarkable leaders of both countries arose to tackle what they saw as the disintegration of their societies. Although both countries changed\, thanks to their guidance\, it has become apparent that China has been much more successful in escaping from those straits. Our two countries are very different\, in size as in history\, but is there anything the British could learn from China’s experience\, that would help us rejuvenate?” – Professor Hugo de Burgh. \n\nSort biography of Hugo de Burgh \n\n\nHugo ‘Huge’ de Burgh has just published WHO ARE WE\, and how will we survive in the Age of Asia? (CamRivers 2024)\, which looks at the UK in the light of his experiences of Chinese people. He was first in China in 1972 as a young gofer on the British Industrial Technology Exhibition. From being a community development worker and then broadcast journalist in Scotland\, he went on to teach journalism in Nottingham\, in London and in China\, along the way publishing books such as China’s Media in the Emerging World Order (Legend 2021). In 2017 he founded Europe’s only bilingual English-Chinese school\, Kensington Wade\, in London. He has just completed a fourth term at Tsinghua University\, as Walt Disney Professor of Media in Schwarzman\,the US college of International Relations. \n\nReserve you free place on Eventbrite here
URL:https://sacu.org/event/what-china-taught-me-about-my-country-and-its-culture/
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SUMMARY:Echoes of War\, Visions of Peace – Invitation to SACU members
DESCRIPTION:SACU is co-host with CMG and CGTN and all SACU members are cordially invited to attend. \nEvent: “Echoes of War\, Visions of Peace”\, to mark the end of World War II \nDay/Time: Tuesday 26 August\, 6.00-9.00pm \nVenue: Bluecoat Gallery\, 8 School Lane\, Liverpool L1 3BX \nProgramme: \n\nPanel of world experts to discuss the crucial but often forgotten role of China in World War II.\nWitness to War – The Story of George Hogg\, documentary film screening\nThe film will incorporate footage recorded during our April SACU “Footsteps of George Hogg” Tour\nDr Frances Wood\, SACU Vice President\, will be on the panel and Mark Aylwin Thomas (SACU)\, George Hogg’s nephew and biographer\, will be in the audience.\n\nRSVP: details have already been circulated to members.\nPlease email membership@sacu.org.uk with any questions about this event.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/echoes-of-war-visions-of-peace-invitation-to-sacu-members/
LOCATION:Bluecoat Gallery\, 8 School Lane\, Liverpool\, L1 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SACU Members' Event
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SUMMARY:The Lisbon Maru: Chinese and British Friendships Forged
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.  \n  \nThe Lisbon Maru: Chinese and British Friendships Forged “In the Flames of War” and Developed in Times of Peace – Online Talk by Brian Finch \n\n\n  \n\nBrief Introduction/ Background to the Topic \n\n\nBackground to the speaker’s interest; how Fang Li came across the story and developed a passion for the subject – at very considerable personal cost; the significance of the story; the success of the film; the connection with President Xi Jinping; the memorials in both the UK and China and the relationship between Ambassador Zheng Zeguang and the relatives of the Lisbon Maru POWs; the future? \n\n\n  \n\n\nBrief Biography: Brian Finch \n\n\nCommissioned into The Middlesex Regiment in 1960; became aware of the Lisbon Maru atrocity; posted to Hong Kong to learn Chinese; spent some 15 years in Hong Kong learning about China and Hong Kong; met members of The Lisbon Maru Association of Hong Kong and discovered their links to the fishermen of Zhoushan; translated into English a book the Association had written (in Chinese) about the incident as told by the fishermen; became Military Adviser to Fang Li’s documentary film “The Sinking of The Lisbon Maru”; helped build a Lisbon Maru Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum; helped Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang and the Embassy develop friendships with relatives of POWs who were on the Lisbon Maru. \n\nThis online event is free. Please book through Eventbrite here
URL:https://sacu.org/event/the-lisbon-maru-chinese-and-british-friendships-forged/
CATEGORIES:SACU Public Event
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SUMMARY:How to Entertain: A Confucian Guide to Being the Host or Guest
DESCRIPTION:How to Entertain: A Confucian Guide to Being the Host or Guest – Lecture for SACU \nThe essence of propriety is to “be humble and respect others\,” according to the Chinese classic on ritual. This dual sentiment is manifestly lived out in the interaction between host and guest\, which can range from a casual visit to a friend to meeting parents-in-law for the first time. Through various situations\, we examine how Confucian thought esteems adaptability to the context in these complementary roles. \nThis lecture is one of a series: \nA Practical Guide for Every Day – The Art of Living from The Confucian Tradition \nSeries two – Making Friends and Entertaining (Series two\, May – July 2025) \nLecture 6. How to Entertain: A Confucian Guide to Being the Host or Guest (17 July 2025) \nConfucius lived over 2000 years ago\, yet his influence remains very strong in China. During the Han dynasty\, ‘Confucianism’ was adopted as the underlying ideology for imperial rule and family order. Throughout China’s history\, Confucianism has been challenged\, reinterpreted\, and appropriated. From the 20th century\, after a period of disfavour\, politicians and educationalists in China are once again turning to Confucianism for guidance. \nThis event is free but registration is required. Please book on Eventbrite here. \nTo understand what Confucianism is\, SACU is pleased that experts Dr Katherine Ngo and Dr Kelly Ngo\, from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David\, will be running a series of seminars for us in 2025\, our 60th year. \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Katherine Ngo\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Kelly Ngo\n				\n		\n\n  \nThis event is free but registration is required. Please book on Eventbrite here. \nFull Programme of the Seminar Series here \nThe seminar series will run monthly on the third Thursday of each month at 7.00-8.00pm UK time (with a month’s break between each series). Just before each seminar\, a Zoom meeting link will be sent to those that have registered via Eventbrite. \nThese seminars are open at all. Attendees are invited to join SACU here \nPhoto credits: Dr Katherine Ngo & Dr Kelly Ngo
URL:https://sacu.org/event/how-to-entertain-a-confucian-guide-to-being-the-host-or-guest/
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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SUMMARY:Anglo-Chinese Relations in an Upended World
DESCRIPTION:Anglo-Chinese Relations in an Upended World: Free online talk for SACU by Andrew K P Leung\, SBS\, FRSA \nIntroduction: The liberal\, value-and rules-based world order led by the United States since the end of the Second World War has now been upended by President Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) rules-of-the-jungle iconoclasm\, rattling relations with the entire world\, traditional allies not exempted. Many nations including EU Member States are recalibrating relationships with other regions and nations with growth potential\, especially China\, as the world’s second largest economy\, ideological and other risks regardless. As home to Adam Smith and the world’s leading proponent of free (and fair) trade\, the United Kingdom is well poised to re-examine and re-explore opportunities for more fruitful relations with a changing China\, including Hong Kong. \nShort Bio: Andrew K P Leung\, SBS\, FRSA\, International and Independent China Strategist with decades of experience and insight on China’s development\, including as Hong Kong’s chief representative for the UK and eastern Europe\, Russia\, Switzerland\, Norway and EU applicant countries. \nSee more about Andrew Leung on his website here \nPlease reserve your place on Eventbrite here
URL:https://sacu.org/event/anglo-chinese-relations-in-an-upended-world/
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T110000
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SUMMARY:SACU Annual General Meeting – 21 June 2025 (Online)
DESCRIPTION:SACU members are warmly invited to SACU’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)\, which will take place online on Saturday\, 21 June 2025\, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (BST).  \nAGM papers and Zoom link have been circulated to all members. \nCall for Council Nominations\nAs part of the AGM\, nominations for SACU Council members are invited. This year\, we particularly need to appoint two officers for the key roles of: \n\nChair\nTreasurer\n\nWe are also seeking members who can contribute their expertise in the following areas: \n\nZoom Management\nSocial Media \nPromotions\n\nIf you are interested in standing for election\, or would like to nominate someone\, please send nominations to Cheryl Yu\, SACU Secretary\, at cheryl@sacu.org.uk by 15 June 2025.\nNominated individuals will be invited to give a brief statement during the AGM before members vote. \nLooking Ahead: SACU 2030\nThe year 2025 is a significant milestone for SACU as we mark: \n\nThe 60th anniversary of the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding\nThe 110th anniversary of George Hogg\n\nIn addition to reflecting on our achievements and challenges\, we will be using this year’s AGM to open a wider discussion on the future direction of SACU. We want to ensure we continue to stay relevant and committed to our founding objectives in the years leading up to 2030.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/sacu-annual-general-meeting-21-june-2025-online/
CATEGORIES:SACU Members' Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T200000
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SUMMARY:How to Eat: A Confucian Guide to Dining Together
DESCRIPTION:How to Eat: A Confucian Guide to Dining Together – Lecture for SACU \nAre table manners important? Confucius once said: “Exemplary persons do not take leave of their authoritative conduct even for the space of a meal.”[1] Even during a meal\, one’s consideration for the comfort of fellow diners provide pertinent opportunity to cultivate consummate conduct (ren 仁). Beyond avoiding a faux pas\, eating together compels us to bring out the better part of ourselves with every mouthful. \n[1] The Analects of Confucius\, trans. Roger T. Ames and Henry Rosemont Jr. (New York: Ballantine Books\, 1998)\, 90. \nThis lecture is one of a series: \nA Practical Guide for Every Day – The Art of Living from the Confucian Tradition \nSeries two – Making Friends and Entertaining (Series two\, May – July 2025) \nLecture 5. How to Eat: A Confucian Guide to Dining Together (19 June 2025) \nThe event is free but registration is required. Please book on Eventbrite here. \nConfucius lived over 2000 years ago\, yet his influence remains very strong in China. During the Han dynasty\, ‘Confucianism’ was adopted as the underlying ideology for imperial rule and family order. Throughout China’s history\, Confucianism has been challenged\, reinterpreted\, and appropriated. From the 20th century\, after a period of disfavour\, politicians and educationalists in China are once again turning to Confucianism for guidance. \nTo understand what Confucianism is\, SACU is pleased that experts Dr Katherine Ngo and Dr Kelly Ngo\, from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David\, will be running a series of seminars for us in 2025\, our 60th year. \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Katherine Ngo\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Kelly Ngo\n				\n		\n\n  \nThe event is free but registration is required. Please book on Eventbrite here. \nFull Programme of the Seminar Series here \nThe seminar series will run monthly on the third Thursday of each month at 7.00-8.00pm UK time (with a month’s break between each series). Just before each seminar\, a Zoom meeting link will be sent to those that have registered via Eventbrite. \nThese seminars are open at all. Attendees are invited to join SACU here. \nPhoto credits: Dr Katherine Ngo & Dr Kelly Ngo
URL:https://sacu.org/event/how-to-eat-a-confucian-guide-to-dining-together/
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T200000
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SUMMARY:Classical Music in China\, through the eyes of five composers: Online talk by Dr Ben Lunn
DESCRIPTION:Classical music in China has gone through a fascinating process of evolution which followed the shape of the society and its continuous changes. Despite its fascinating history\, full of lessons for many the world over\, large elements of this music are unknown to many in the Western world. \nIn this session\, Dr Ben Lunn will discuss the circumstances that influenced five particularly significant composers – Xian Xinghai\, Jian’er Zhu\, Tan Dun\, Wenchen Qin\, Sel Nkbayar – drawing out how they adapted to the changing world around them. \nSACU is delighted to host this talk by member Dr Ben Lunn\, composer and conductor. \nBook your free place on Eventbrite here \nSpeaker biography: \n‘BEN LUNN puts his beloved birthplace Sunderland on the musical map’ – Linton Stephens\, BBC Radio 3 \n‘His work extends the palette of sounds that can be brought into contemporary classical music\, redefining both modern composition and concert-hall inclusion.’ – Alan Morrison\, Rhinegold.co.uk \nDr Ben Lunn has forged himself a unique position within the new music landscape. As a composer\, Lunn’s music reflects the material world around him\, connecting to his North-Eastern heritage or how disability impacts the world around him or his working-class upbringing. Alongside this\, he has become renowned for his championship of others\, which have seen him creating unique collaborations with musicians from across the globe and developing unique concert experiences and opportunities for others. \nBook your free place on Eventbrite here \nDr Benn Lunn\nPhotos copyright: \nfeatured image: Drake Music Scotland\nimage at foot of text: YCM portrait\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sacu.org/event/classical-music-in-china-through-the-eyes-of-five-composers-online-talk-by-dr-ben-lunn/
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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SUMMARY:SACU Social to Celebrate our 60th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite our members\, old and new\, to an informal social event in London to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of SACU on Saturday\, 31 May 2025! This is a special in-person event for all members. \n  \nWe will start with a delicious lunch at Shanghai Family Restaurant (shanghaifamily.co.uk) at 12:00pm. \nAfter lunch\, for those who are free and interested\, we will visit the British Museum for a tour of the Chinese collections led by Dr Frances Wood\, SACU Vice President. \n  \nEvent Details: \n📍 Lunch: Shanghai Family Restaurant\, 12:00pm (Attendees will bear their own costs for lunch\, a budget of £35 person)\n📍Optional Visit: British Museum\, after lunch\, a short walk away \nThis will be a great opportunity to celebrate together\, enjoy good food\, and connect with fellow SACU members. Please book your place on Eventbrite. \nPlease book by 15 May so we can confirm the reservation. \nWe look forward to celebrating with you!
URL:https://sacu.org/event/sacu-social-to-celebrate-our-60th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Shanghai Family Restaurant\, 40 New Oxford Street\, London\, WC1A 1EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SACU Members' Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T200000
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SUMMARY:A Wise and Noble Friend of China: George Hogg (1915-1945)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our online event celebrating A wise and noble friend of China! \nGeorge Hogg’s nephew and biographer tells about his uncle who became a legendary hero in China as an inspirational educator and co-operative leader during the war-torn 1930s and 40s. \nHogg’s legacy is being celebrated in China this year\, being the 110th anniversary of his birth and the 80th anniversary of his tragic\, all too early\, death. \nSpeaker: \nMark Aylwin Thomas\, nephew of George Aylwin Hogg (1915-1945) and author of Hogg’s definitive biography\, Blades of Grass. \nThe biography has now been translated into Mandarin and published in Beijing in March this year in commemoration of Hogg’s life-work in war-time China. \nFree online talk – reserve your place on Eventbrite \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nPhoto credits: Featured image copyright St. George’s School\, Harpenden;\nbook covers: RWA
URL:https://sacu.org/event/a-wise-and-noble-friend-of-china-george-hogg-1915-1945/
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
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SUMMARY:In the Footsteps of George Hogg: SACU China Tour April 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Legacy of George Hogg\nIn the Footsteps of George Hogg: SACU Tour 2-18 April 2025 (with Beijing extension to 24 April 2025) \n2025 is SACU’s 60th anniversary (founded in 1965). We are also commemorating the 110th anniversary of the birth of George Hogg\, legendary British figure in north west China. \n\n  \nSACU has teamed with WildChina Travel Company to offer this epic tour for SACU members. \n\nSee WildChina’s George Hogg Online Briefing for the full itinerary including Shanghai\, Nanjing\, Xian\, Baoji\, Shuangshipu\, Tianshui\, Lanzhou & Dunhuang\, with Beijing extension.\n\n  \nThe tour is nearly full but if anyone wants to join please send Enrolment details (PDF) by Friday 21 February 2025 to Pete Jarvis. \nIf you are not already a SACU member you will need to join SACU. \n\n\n\n\n\n“This itinerary offers a deep dive into the life and legacy of George Hogg\, blending immersive historical exploration with modern-day reflections. Over three weeks\, you’ll follow in Hogg’s footsteps\, from cosmopolitan Shanghai to the serene mountains of Shandan. Along the way\, you’ll visit key sites that shaped his journey\, meet students at local schools\, and take part in hands-on activities that bring his story to life. This is not just a trip; it’s a celebration of resilience\, compassion\, and the enduring power of education.” WildChina \n  \n 
URL:https://sacu.org/event/in-the-footsteps-of-george-hogg-sacu-china-tour-april-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113219
CREATED:20250128T161713Z
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SUMMARY:FAU: The Friends Ambulance Unit and the Shandan Bailie School\, online talk by Andrew Hicks
DESCRIPTION:In the early nineteen-forties China was in desperate need\, struggling to defend itself against the Japanese invaders. In Europe and North Africa\, the allied war effort was on the back foot and there was little the UK could do to give practical support to its key ally\, China. An important gesture was to send a motley bunch of a few hundred school leavers who had signed up as members of the Friends Ambulance Unit China Convoy to do medical relief work in China. These were pacifists who had been exempted from military service as conscientious objectors\, the FAU being the Quaker unit created to offer the opportunity for alternative service. In China the FAU provided medical services and transported medical supplies across vast distances on impossible roads in areas not yet in Japanese hands. It was perhaps a prototype Medecins Sans Frontieres and indeed three of its members were key figures in developing the British relief agency\, Oxfam\, during its first few decades. \n\n\nThe Japanese invasion had devastated industrial capacity in the East of China and the Chinese Industrial Co-Operatives were established to set up rural industries substituting so far as possible for what had been lost. Technical training was essential and that was the role of the so-called Bailie School at Shandan far into the North West of Gansu Province. It then became a natural fit for the FAU to support the school in Shandan and convoys of supplies regularly left the FAU depot in Chungking to make the arduous journey of just under 2\,000 kilometres to Shandan. Several FAU members were also seconded to work full time in Shandan. The school’s headmaster\, George Hogg\, an idealistic young Englishman tragically died of tetanus. The challenge of the tough conditions in China is again underlined by the fact that no fewer than twelve of the FAU’s young volunteers also died while serving in China. \n\n\nThe story of the FAU and the extraordinary adventures of these very remarkable pacifists\, dedicated to promoting understanding with and supporting the peoples of China\, including the school at Shandan\, is the subject of this talk. It will be illustrated throughout with many never-before-seen photos of nineteen-forties China including a good number of Shandan\, a remote and dusty desert town that is hard to imagine today. \n\n\nFree online talk – reserve your place on Eventbrite here \nA Zoom link will be sent shortly before the talk to all those who have registered on Eventbrite. \n\n\nSpeaker \n \n\n\nAndrew Hicks is a Council Member of SACU. His interest in all things relating to China was stimulated when lecturing in Law at the University of Hong Kong and later at the National University of Singapore between 1976 to 1988. \n\n\nHe is the author of Jack Jones\, A True Friend to China: the lost writings of a heroic nobody; The Friends Ambulance Unit ‘China Convoy’. Earnshaw Books\, 2015.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/fau-the-friends-ambulance-unit-and-the-shandan-bailie-school-online-talk-by-andrew-hicks/
CATEGORIES:SACU Members' Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T200000
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SUMMARY:Joseph Needham - Triumph over Confusion\, Online Talk by Rob Stallard
DESCRIPTION:Introduction \nIn this talk\, Robert Stallard will give an overview of the extraordinary life of an extraordinary man. Joseph Needham began as a leading pioneer in biochemistry and then went on to become the world authority on the history of Chinese science and civilization. His work truly revolutionised the appreciation of the Chinese contribution to science\, engineering\, medicine and mathematics. In spite of all his other commitments\, he found considerable time to devote to bringing about the foundation of SACU sixty years ago. \nFree online talk – reserve your place on Eventbrite here \nA Zoom link will be sent shortly before the talk to all those who have registered on Eventbrite. \nScience and Civilisation in China\, by Joseph Needham\nSpeaker \nRobert Stallard\, SACU Vice President\nRobert Stallard met the great sinologist Joseph Needham while studying at Caius College\, Cambridge. He joined SACU in 1988 and soon became a member of the council and is now a Vice President. Robert has created an information website all about China called ‘chinasage.info’ and written a book Cracking China.  \n 
URL:https://sacu.org/event/joseph-needham-triumph-over-confusion-online-talk-by-rob-stallard/
CATEGORIES:SACU Members' Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T100000
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SUMMARY:London Book Fair - Launch of books by two SACU authors
DESCRIPTION:The event is part of our George Hogg110 and SACU60 activities. During the event\, SACU authors Mark Thomas and Andrew Hicks will unveil their new books (Chinese editions) Blades of Grass: The Story of George Hogg and Jack Jones: A True Friend to China: The Lost Writings of A Heroic Nobody.\n\n\nCo-hosts: SACU and Renmin Publishing House (publisher of Blades of Grass\, Chinese edition) are co-hosting this book launch event.\n\n\nMembers who are interested in participating can book their LBF tickets at\nhttps://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en-gb/get-tickets.html\nThe ticket is not cheap\, but people can get a discount and signed book and enjoy the whole book fair for the whole day.\n\n\n\nFilm screening: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru\nSACU members are also invited to attend a free film screening of this documentary film on the evening of Tuesday 11 March. This is another key event by Chinese publishers at the London Book Fair. Invitations have been sent out by email to all members.\n\n\nJack Jones: A True Friend of China: The Lost Writings of a Heroic Nobody (Chinese edition) by Andrew Hicks\n\n\n\nBlades of Grass: The Story of George Hogg (Chinese edition) by Mark Aylwin Thomas
URL:https://sacu.org/event/london-book-fair-launch-of-books-by-two-sacu-authors/
LOCATION:Olympia Exhibition Centre\, Hammersmith Road\, London\, W14 8UX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T200000
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SUMMARY:Dunhuang and the Mogao Caves: Joseph Needham on the Silk Road\, Online talk by Frances Wood
DESCRIPTION:When SACU founder Joseph Needham led an expedition to Gansu in 1943\, he intended to stay for a couple of days at the Mogao caves near Dunhuang. The breakdown of a lorry and the difficulty of obtaining spare parts meant that he spent several weeks there\, making drawings and taking photographs of the caves\, adding considerably to knowledge of this wonderful site. The history of the caves and their exploitation by early 20th century explorers forms a background to Needham’s visit. \nSpeaker information: Frances Wood \nDr Frances Wood\, one of SACU’s vice presidents\, studied Chinese at Cambridge and Peking universities Curator of the Chinese collections in the British Library 1977-2013\, responsible for the Chinese manuscripts from Dunhuang. \nShe has written a number of books on Chinese culture including works on the Silk Road\, Marco Polo\, the First Emperor and the Forbidden City. \nFree online talk – reserve your place on Eventbrite here \nA Zoom link will be sent shortly before the talk to all those who have registered on Eventbrite. \nJoseph Needham in Cambridge
URL:https://sacu.org/event/dunhuang-and-the-mogao-caves-joseph-needham-on-the-silk-road-by-frances-wood/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250202T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250202T210000
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SUMMARY:Spring Concert - East-West Dialogue Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:SACU is co-host for this evening’s Lunar New Year concert celebrating music and cultural exchange at the Royal Academy of Music\, together with the Sino-British Ensemble and the UK Beijing Arts Centre. All welcome. \nOur concert will feature musicians from diverse backgrounds\, showcasing the power of cultural harmony through music\, in celebration of Spring Festival and SACU’s 60th anniversary year. \nSACU President Prof. Michael Wood will make the welcome speech. \nSino-British Ensemble is an instrumental and vocal ensemble composed of young artists from the UK\, including artists from China\, UK\, India and Germany performing innovative and fusion styles\, as well as new arrangements of classic Eastern and Western Music. \nProgramme here \nBook on Eventbrite – tickets £24-£54 – here. \nThere is a DISCOUNT CODE FOR SACU MEMBERS: email membership@sacu.org.uk \nVolunteers to join the concert choir welcome – contact zoe@sacu.org.uk
URL:https://sacu.org/event/spring-concert-east-west-dialogue-music-concert/
LOCATION:Royal Academy of Music\, Marylebone Road\, London\, NW1 5HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113219
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SUMMARY:2024/25 SACU/Peking University Essay/Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:2025 is the 60th Anniversary of SACU and so the aim of this year’s competition for senior school students is to encourage young people to explore the history of SACU through its digital archive database and other resources to produce a written essay or a piece of art. \n\nThe competition is now open and welcomes entries from all senior school children and there are great prizes for the winners! \nFull details in the flyer here \n\nTHEMES\n1. How do you see the contribution of SACU and its significance to us today?\nSACU was founded by Dr. Joseph Needham in 1965 with the support of others determined to promote intercultural and international communication globally. You are encouraged to explore the history of SACU\, by focusing on a person or on an event or events and tell us how you would promote understanding between different cultures and peoples today. \n2. How do you see the two capital cities of UK and China – London and Beijing?\nLondon and Beijing are both major world cities. To promote understanding between the UK and China\, the two capital cities should be able to work together in many ways. You may either present an understanding of aspects of one city in a foreigner’s eyes or do a comparative study of aspects of the two cities with suggestions on potential for collaboration. \nIf you have contacts with any senior schools please do forward this flyer to them. The competition welcomes entries from all senior school children and there are great prizes for the winners! \n 
URL:https://sacu.org/event/2024-25-sacu-peking-university-essay-art-competition/
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113219
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SUMMARY:The Mission! - The Portico Library\, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Curator Iris Yau (SACU Council) is in conversation on the ‘Mission’\, the reaction from some churches and Christians to both the opium trade and China. \nIris Yau (丘靜雯 FRSA FHEA) discusses Missionaries in China with Dr Debbie Challis (FRHS) and their role in the campaigning against the opium trade\, the ambivalent view of the Church of England and eyewitnesses to the trade of it. \nBook on Eventbrite here (there is a charge): \nSACU members can attend the event free of charge\, email the exhibition curator Iris Yau (SACU Council) for complimentary tickets: iris@sacu.org.uk \n  \nIris Yau (SACU Council) at her exhibition “Infamous: Opium\, Silk\, Tea and the Mission”
URL:https://sacu.org/event/the-mission-the-portico-library-manchester/
LOCATION:The Portico Library\, 57 Mosley Street\, Manchester\, M2 3HY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240316T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113219
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SUMMARY:March Against Sinophobia - Saturday 16 March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Calling all SACU members and friends to support this global demonstration against racism towards people with Chinese\, South East and South-East Asian heritage. Last year over 15\,000 people took to the streets of London as part of an international day of protest for United Nations Anti-Racism Day. SACU stood with them\, spreading awareness of the rise in Sinophobia and anti-South East Asian sentiment. \nSaturday 16 March 2024 – join us again by looking for the SACU Banner (a dragon might be joining us this year) outside the Home Office in Westminster. Nearest tube stations are St James’s Park\, Westminster and Pimlico.  We hope many more of you can join the march this year\, we need more people to take turns to hold the banner\, placards and the dragon… Please see the attached document (in pdf) for full details and flyers. Share share share… \n  \nSACU x SUTR ‘Stand Up To Sinophobia’ 12 noon 16 March 2024 London flyer (full) \n  \nIf you are not able to attend the march in-person\, please support the demonstration online using the below hashtags on social media…\n#StandUpToSinophobia  #NoToRacismAgainstESEA  #StopRacism. #WorldAgainstRacism\n\nAssembly Time:  from 12pm Saturday 16 March 2024 (UN Anti-Racism Day 2024)\n \nWhere:  Home Office\, London\, SW1P 4DF and march to No.10 Downing Street\n\nTheme:  Dragon for the Year of Loong\n\nContact details: Iris Yau (SACU Council) iris@sacu.org.uk\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sacu.org/event/march-against-sinophobia-saturday-16-march-2024/
LOCATION:Home Office – Westminster\, 2 Marsham Street\, London\, SW1P 4DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SACU Members' Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240309T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240309T160000
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SUMMARY:'Infamous' Curator-led Exhibition Tour at The Portico Library\, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition curator Iris Yau (SACU Council) is giving a private tour for SACU members of her exhibition ‘Infamous: Opium\, Silk\, Tea and the Mission‘ at The Portico Library in Mosley Street\, Manchester on Saturday 9 March 2024\, from 2.00pm. \nIris Yau (SACU Council) at her exhibition “Infamous: Opium\, Silk\, Tea and the Mission”\nPlease contact Iris for further details: iris@sacu.org.uk
URL:https://sacu.org/event/infamous-curator-led-exhibition-tour-at-the-portico-library/
LOCATION:The Portico Library\, 57 Mosley Street\, Manchester\, M2 3HY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTSTAMP:20260404T113219
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SUMMARY:The Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding/Peking University ESSAY/ ART COMPETITION 2023-2024
DESCRIPTION:THE INTRODUCTION\nThe Society for Anglo- Chinese Understanding (SACU) was founded over 50 years ago to build friendship and understanding between the peoples of China and the UK. The SACU/ Peking University Essay Competition began as part of the marking of SACU’s 50th Anniversary in 2015. Now in its 7th year the aim of the competition is to encourage the younger generation to define harmony by exploring literature\, art\, philosophy and/or international relations and to consider ways of promoting friendship and understanding between the peoples of the UK and China. \n\n\n\nTHE THEME\nHow do you see harmony in the cultural context of China and/or the UK? \nHarmony is an ideal: a happy balance of mutual benefit\, whether in our own relationships\, in our attitude to nature and the environment or in the wider context of relations between cultures and nations. But how can it be achieved? How was it achieved in the past and how can we secure it for the future? \nBoth China and the UK have long philosophical traditions which seek in many different ways to achieve harmony. How do you see harmony in the cultures of the UK and/or China? We invite you to explore the meanings of harmony through literature\, art\, philosopy and/or international relations in the context of British culture and/or Chinese culture with wide ranging perspectives and profound analysis. \n\n\n\nTHE ENTRY REQUIREMENT\n\nThe submissions could be an essay or an artistic form\, which could involve for example photography\, other visual art\, choreographed dance\, etc.\nWe suggest essays should be a maximum of 2\, 000 words and videos no longer than 5 minutes\n\nTHE ENTRY PROCESS\n\nEntries will be considered in two categories: 16 years and above; below 16 years.\nEach school will run its own internal process in order to select up to 3 entries for each category – 16 years and above; and below 16 years.\nThe closing date for submissions for judging will be 10th May 2024.\nEach school will be encouraged to forward their views on their entries via their SACU member link to the judging panel.\nSchools will be asked to submit the email addresses for all entrants [not just the shortlisted 3 for each category] as all entrants will be given a free student membership of SACU for one year as a thank you for entering.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE AWARDS\n\nThe awards will be sponsored by Peking University with three prizes of £200 / £100 /£50 in each category.\nThe prize winners in each category are encouraged to have a field trip in China for UK students or a field trip in the UK for Chinese students. They can apply for financial support by presenting a research-based field trip proposal by the end of 2024. The successful applicant in each category will be offered with financial support of £2000 and will be required to submit a research report to SACU after the trip to China or the UK.\nThe judging panel\, chaired by Dr. Frances Wood\, renowned author on China and former head of the British Library China Collection and SACU Vice President\, will give their views on the entries.\nThere will be an Awards Event for all the shortlisted entrants in June 2024 in London\, involving Dr. Frances Wood and Prof Sun Hua of Peking University – an expert in historical figures who have contributed to building friendship between the peoples of China and the West.\nSACU is an officially registered charity in the UK. All entries submitted to SACU will be part of property of SACU\, which endows SACU to use it for the purpose of promoting the friendship between the UK and China in the future.\n\nTHE SUPPORT FROM SACU\nWith the mission of SACU to improve understanding of China and its culture\, we would like to offer talks to the schools in the UK under the title of “China in the World”. Members of our Speakers Bureau are all established writers and speakers on China with many years’ experience of living and working in the Chinese world. It is hoped that the talks on China will bring more thoughtful and insightful perspective to the students who are interested not only in the competition but in the promotion of UK-China relationship in the future. \n\n\n\nINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS\nAll competition entries and any accompanying material submitted to SACU will become the property of SACU. \n\n\n\nTHE SACU CONTACT FOR THE COMPETITION AND TALK ON “CHINA IN THE WORLD”\nSchools/Teachers who wish to participate please contact SACU and discuss how they would like to proceed via Mrs. Fang Wang\, the coordinator of the event at EssayCompetition@sacu.org.uk.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/the-society-for-anglo-chinese-understanding-peking-university-essay-art-competition-2023-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230530T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113219
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SUMMARY:Global Security Initiative Concept Paper - Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Jenny Clegg\, SACU Vice President\, in conversation with leading experts in the fields of China\, peace and defence: John Gittings\, Keith Bennett\, Tom Unterrainer and Dr Zeno Leoni. \nAbout the speakers \nDr. Jenny Clegg is a researcher and author specialising in China and Asia Pacific affairs. Her book “China’s Global Strategy: Towards a Multipolar World” was published by Pluto Press in 2009. She is a longtime peace activist. \nKeith Bennett is a researcher and consultant on China’s international relations as well as the co-editor of ‘Friends of Socialist China’ platform. \nTom Unterrainer is the Chair of the UK Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. \nDr Zeno Leoni is a Lecturer in ‘Challenges to the International Order’ at the Defence Studies Department of King’s College London\, based within the Joint Services and Staff College (JSCSC) of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. He is also an affiliate to the Lau China Institute of King’s College London\, where he is co-convenor of the same institute’s policy brief series named China in the World.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/global-security-initiative-concept-paper-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230429T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T150000
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SUMMARY:The role of translation in increasing understanding
DESCRIPTION:SACU Vice-President\, Dr Frances Wood is in conversation with acclaimed translators Helen Wang and Nicky Harman. \n\n\n\n\nDr. Frances Wood is a librarian\, sinologue\, historian and former head of the Chinese Collection at the British Library\, known for her writings on Chinese history\, including Marco Polo\, life in the Chinese treaty ports\, and the First Emperor of China. \n\n\n\n\nNicky Harman and Helen Wang have both won major prizes in China celebrating their translations. Nicky is one of the world’s best and most prolific translators of Chinese contemporary fiction and Helen has been especially praised for translating children’s books. Most recently they worked together on Lu Min’s Dinner For Six (Phoenix Publishing\, 2023). \n\n\n\n\nThey will join us to discuss this recent book\, their experience of translation\, its process and its significance\, particularly its importance in increasing understanding. \n\nThe publisher has kindly supplied some copies of the translated books to sell. If you think you might want to buy one\, please bring cash as payment. The novel both speakers translated together is £12.99 and the two Young Adult novels are £3.75 and £11.99. If it is more convenient (and you are willing)\, you could round up your payment (for instance\, to £5\, or £15) and we will split the extra money between SACU and Paper Republic (both registered charities). \n\nSign up using the link below! Look forward to seeing you there. \n\n 
URL:https://sacu.org/event/events/
LOCATION:Wesley Hotel Euston\, 81-103 Euston Street\, London\, NW1 2EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SACU Members' Event
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SUMMARY:Standing Up To Sinophobia - Saturday 18 March 2023
DESCRIPTION:Calling all SACU members and friends to support this global demonstration against racism towards people with Chinese\, South East and South-east Asian heritage. \nLast year\, over 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. \nJoin us again by looking for the SACU Banner outside the BBC on Portland Place. Nearest tube stations are Oxford Circus\, Goodge Street and Warren Street. \nFind out more information below: \n\nCampaign Against Racism Group\nStand Up To Racism\nEnd Violence and Racism Against East and Southeast Asian Communities\nStop Asian Hate UK\nTrade Union Congress Anti-Racism Taskforce\nWorld Against Racism\n\nIf you are not able to attend the march in-person\, please support the demonstration online using the below hastags on social media… #NoToSinophobia#NoToRacismAgainstESEA#ResistRacism#WorldAgainstRacism
URL:https://sacu.org/event/standing-up-to-sinophobia-saturday-18-march-2023/
LOCATION:Outside BBC\, Portland Place\, Outside BBC\, Portland Place\, London\, W1A 1AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Young SACU Hotpot - London
DESCRIPTION:A chill hotpot social at an amazing restaurant for anyone who wants to chat about China. \n  \nReserve on Eventbrite – £28 admission: \n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-sacu-hotpot-tickets-527219627097?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
URL:https://sacu.org/event/young-sacu-hotpot-london/
LOCATION:Haidilao HotPot\, Unit 4/5 Coventry Street\, London\, W1D 7DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T200000
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SUMMARY:Understanding SACU - SACU ChinaChat online
DESCRIPTION:The atmosphere within which SACU seeks to promote understanding of China has deteriorated considerably in the last two or three years. How do we find our bearings during such uncertain and unpredictable times?   In SACU we know we have much to learn from China\, and the Chinese approach of learning from history in order to understand the present and shape the future. In line with this idea\, SACU Vice President Jenny Clegg – whose membership of SACU reaches back to the mid-1960s – will look at the trajectory of UK-China people’s relations across this time period and even further. In doing so she will suggest some points of learning\, leading into an open discussion of how we might understand SACU today\, and how SACU can move forward amid changing circumstances. Suggested reading: https://sacu.org/history-of-china-uk-friendship-societies-before-sacu/\nSACU members: This is a Zoom meeting for members – please use the link in February’s newsletter. There will be an email reminder the day before the event.\nPlease email any questions to events@sacu.org.uk\nSACU ChinaChats enable members to discuss and develop their own understanding of  issues. The meetings are not recorded and are for SACU members only.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/understanding-sacu-sacu-chinachat-online/
CATEGORIES:SACU Internal Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230121T160000
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SUMMARY:SACU Council and Working Groups Meetings - Saturday 21 January 2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 21 January 2023: SACU Council and Working groups meetings (online by Zoom) \n11.00am-1.00pm\, SACU Council – The Agenda with Zoom link has been emailed to Council members \n2.30-4.00pm\, Working Groups meeting – All members are very welcome to join one of the three working groups to help plan future events and initiatives. These are a fantastic opportunity for any interested SACU member to get involved in SACU priority-setting. (See January Newsletter for more detail on the groups.) \nAny members interested in joining the Working Groups meetings please contact membership@sacu.org.uk
URL:https://sacu.org/event/sacu-council-and-working-groups-meetings-saturday-21-january-2023/
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