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June 2022
The Chinese Conundrum: Engagement or Conflict – Book Talk with Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable
SACU has invited the Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable to talk about his book The Chinese Conundrum: Engagement or Conflict? This Free Event is Hybrid - by Zoom and In-person. Register in advance on Eventbrite: "The Chinese Conundrum: Engagement or Conflict" Book talk with Vince Cable Tickets, Thu 16 Jun 2022 at 19:00 | Eventbrite Event access: In-person (limited tickets): St Mary's University, Twickenham. Address: The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 1BE We encourage audiences to travel by public transport where possible. The venue is right opposite Twickenham station. Trains to Twickenham run regularly from Waterloo,…
Find out more »Negotiating the New Normality: BPCS Conference 2022
Co-sponsored by SACU: Thursday 23 and Friday 24 June, Oxford: British Postgraduate Network for Chinese Studies, Annual Conference 2022 The BPCS Annual Conference 2022 - 'Negotiating the New Normality' - intends to provide a platform for scholars of Chinese studies to reflect on how China positions itself in the new global order, and how individuals are adapted to the new normality. Tickets and schedule available from Eventbrite (here). For more information, please visit http://bacsuk.org.uk/bpcs-annual-conference-2022-programme.
Find out more »SACU X UCFC Film Club – A Dog Barking at the Moon (2019)
SACU members are invited to join SACU X UCFC Film Club on Tuesday 28 June, 7.00-8.00pm to discuss this month’s film: A DOG BARKING AT THE MOON (2019) Watch the film on CATHAYPLAY or AMAZON Don’t forget to watch the movie first before coming to the online session: JOIN HERE SACU’s monthly Film Club is held in collaboration with UK-China Film Collab (UCFC). Dr Hiu Man Chan, SACU member and founder of UK-China Film Collab, will facilitate the discussion.
Find out more »July 2022
Open-Air Cinema: In Conversation with Su Tong (China in Context)
Join Dr Frances Wood for an in-person audience in London as she interviews acclaimed author Su Tong 蘇童 as he joins the event virtually from China. This hybrid event is free but booking is essential. Online by Zoom: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chinaexchange/713348/ In Person: China Exchange, 32A Gerrard Street, London W1D6JA https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chinaexchange/697810/ Su Tong 蘇童 is one of China’s most acclaimed writers. His representative works include Raise the Red Lantern 《大紅燈籠高高掛》, Rice《米》, My Life as Emperor 《我的帝王生涯》, The Boat to Redemption 《河岸》, and the short story Mad Woman on the Bridge《橋上的瘋媽媽》. He was awarded the 2009 Man Asian Literary Prize and was a finalist…
Find out more »SACU Council and Working Groups Meetings – Saturday 23 July 2022
Saturday 23 July 2022: SACU Council and Working groups meetings (online by Zoom) 11.00am-1.00pm, SACU Council – The Agenda with Zoom link will be emailed to Council members 2.30-4.00pm, Working Groups meeting – All members are very welcome to join one of the three working groups to help plan future events and initiatives SACU Public Education Working Group Membership Development and Support Working Group China Connections/Chinese Heritage Working Group If you are interested in joining the Working Groups meetings please contact membership@sacu.org.uk
Find out more »SACU X UCFC Film Club: Life Without Principle (2011) Discussion
Film Title: LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE Directed by Johnnie To Starring Ching Wan Lau, Richie Jen, Denise Ho The film will be followed by a panel discussion / conversation 2011 | 107mins | Hong Kong SAR, China | rated (18TBC) The story of three characters: an ordinary bank teller is forced to sell high risk securities to her customers, a small-time thug who delves into the futures index hoping for easy money, and a police inspector who is suddenly desperate for money. Major Film Festival & Awards: 68th Venice Film Festival Competition Selected Film 48th Golden Horse Awards Best…
Find out more »September 2022
SACU AGM 2022 – Members Only Meeting
SACU's 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held: On: Saturday 24th September 2022 At: 11.00a.m. In: The Wesley Conference Hotel, London (81-103 Euston Street, London NW1 2EZ) and by Zoom To register for the AGM (members only), please use the following Eventbrite link for both in person and online attendance: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sacu-agm-2022-tickets-409601277447 AGM papers have been circulated to members in a special members newsletter. Please email SACU Secretary if you have any questions related to the AGM: jacob@sacu.org.uk The day continues with lunch and an afternoon event open to the public SACU Bridge Builders - the Gao family and…
Find out more »SACU Bridge Builders and Heart in Two Homes
We invite everybody (SACU members and non-members) to a new public event, Bridge-Builders and Heart in two homes! This is the afternoon session of SACU's AGM Day, open to the public. On: Saturday 24th September 2022 At: 1.30pm - 3.20pm In: The Wesley Conference Hotel, London (81-103 Euston Street, London NW1 2EZ) and by Zoom To register for the public afternoon event (in person or online), please use the following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sacu-bridge-builders-tickets-409613534107 SACU was invited to be part of the CGTN Programme to mark the 50th anniversary of high-level diplomatic relations between the UK and China.…
Find out more »October 2022
China Week 2022 – Lau China Institute, King’s College London
China Week: Exploring China's Digital Revolution, 17-21 October 2022. SACU is a supporting partner of China Week 2022 presented by the Lau China Institute, King's College London. The theme of the Lau China Institute's China Week 2022 is China's Digital Revolution, looking at the rapid transformation across all aspects of society and the economy driven by China's advances in technology. Events held throughout the week (including face-to-face, online and hybrid) will provide a forum for discussion and contribute to the knowledge exchange on the opportunities and challenges these technological innovations present to China and the world. Further…
Find out more »SACU Council and Working Groups Meetings – Saturday 22 October 2022
Saturday 22 October 2022: SACU Council and Working groups meetings (online by Zoom) 11.00am-1.00pm, SACU Council – The Agenda with Zoom link will be emailed to Council members 2.30-4.00pm, Working Groups meeting – All members are very welcome to join one of the three working groups to help plan future events and initiatives SACU Public Education Working Group Membership Development and Support Working Group China Connections/Chinese Heritage Working Group If you are interested in joining the Working Groups meetings please contact membership@sacu.org.uk
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