Echoes of War, Visions of Peace – Invitation to SACU members
Bluecoat Gallery 8 School Lane, Liverpool, United KingdomSACU is co-host with CMG and CGTN and all SACU members are cordially invited to attend. Event: "Echoes of War, Visions of Peace", to mark the end of World War II Day/Time: Tuesday 26 August, 6.00-9.00pm Venue: Bluecoat Gallery, 8 School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX Programme: Panel of world experts to discuss the crucial but often forgotten role of China in World War II. Witness to War – The Story of George Hogg, documentary film screening The film will incorporate footage recorded during our April SACU "Footsteps of George Hogg" Tour Dr Frances Wood, SACU Vice President, will be on […]
What China Taught me about my country and its culture
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? "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 […]
SACU’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
King's College London, Strand Campus Strand, London, United KingdomJoin us for our Celebration Day on 20th September when we will commemorate both SACU’s 60th Anniversary and George Hogg’s 110th Anniversary. Speakers include: Professor Michael Wood, SACU President Professor Kerry Brown, LAU China Institute KCL Mark Aylwin Thomas, author of George Hogg’s biography Professor Sun Hua, Peking University and co-sponsor of the SACU/PKU Essay-Art Competition. We 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. 友 Speeches […]
How to work together: A Confucian guide to workplace relations
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. Confucius lived over 2000 years ago, yet his influence remains very strong in China. During the […]
How to lead: A Confucian guide to wise leadership
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. Confucius lived over 2000 years ago, yet his influence remains very strong in China. During the Han dynasty, […]
How to learn: A Confucian guide to studying
In the very first line of the Analects, Confucius states: “Learning and constant practice – is it not enjoyable?” Many are engaged in different forms of learning through school or work but may not necessarily find the process enjoyable. This presentation analyses the learning, practice, and time element in Confucius’ famous quote to glean lessons for learners today. Confucius 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 […]