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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180305T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180305T193000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Yan Geling (part of the China in Context Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Join China Exchange for the opening event of their China in Context festival with best-selling contemporary Chinese writer Yan Geling 严歌苓.\n\n\n\nAuthor of many novels\, novellas and short stories\, including The Lost Daughter of Happiness\, The Uninvited\, The Flowers of War\, Little Aunt Crane and White Snake and Other Stories\, Ms Yan’s works have been adapted for the screen by internationally acclaimed directors\, such as Zhang Yimou 张艺谋\, Chen Kaige 陈凯歌 and Feng Xiaogang 冯小刚. \nMs. Yan will be in conversation with two of her translators\, Nicky Harman and Lawrence Walker\, discussing the impact of her acclaimed novels\, translating from Chinese into English\, and transforming her works into film. \nChina in Context is organised by China Exchange and Cypress Books. \nPlease check the event website for details of ticket types\, prices and booking fees.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/an-evening-with-yan-geling/
LOCATION:China Exchange\, 32A Gerrard Street\, London\, W1D 6JA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180302T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180302T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20180209T121905Z
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SUMMARY:Happiness and Health in Chinese Propaganda Posters
DESCRIPTION:Access rarely seen posters from the Archives of the University of Westminster and learn about happiness and health in China under high socialism. Meet the Archivists who will be on hand to talk about the work\, and learn about research on Chinese conceptions of happiness and Chinese migrants’ mental health conducted in Soho.\nLed by Anna McNally\, Senior Archivist at the University of Westminster\, Gerda Wielander\, Reader in Chinese Studies and Cangbai Wang and Derek Hird\, both Senior Lecturers in Chinese Studies\, in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. \nThe event forms part of the University’s Difference Festival. \n“Although some of our posters have been exhibited before\, attention has often focussed on the representation of the Cultural Revolution within the collection. We are hoping to use this event as an opportunity to look at some of the lesser-known aspects of the collection and to present a broader picture of Chinese society in the 20th century. My colleagues will also be discussing some of their recent research with Chinese migrants in London.” Anna McNally\, Senior Archivist at the University of Westminster.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/happiness-and-health-in-chinese-propaganda-posters/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180228T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20180224T203446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180224T203910Z
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SUMMARY:Researching the Chinese Labour Corps: Talk by Brian Fawcett
DESCRIPTION:Researching the Chinese Labour Corps: How it started and what I found \nSpeaker Brian Fawcett worked in the Far East for many years and was an active member of the Royal Asiatic Society.  It was at the request of the RAS that he\, with the help of his wife Claudine\, began a period of in-depth research into what was then\, and to a large extent still is\, a relatively unknown story.  Brian’s findings were published in the journal of the Hong Kong branch of the RAS and have been an important resource for subsequent researchers. \nThis free talk is part of a series of events at Folkestone Museum \nFolkestone Museum and The Meridian Society’s Chinese Labour Corps Heritage project (funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund) are organising this talk as part of their series of events and activities to help raise awareness within the community of the largely untold story of the CLC and the involvement of the town in their history.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/researching-the-chinese-labour-corps-talk-by-brian-fawcett/
LOCATION:Folkestone Museum\, The Town Hall\, 1-2 Guildhall Street\, Folkestone\, CT20 1DY\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="The Meridian Society":MAILTO:themeridiansociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180225T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20180208T125635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T202943Z
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SUMMARY:SACU Recruitment Group and other Teams meetings
DESCRIPTION:Details of meetings to follow. Change of venue confirmed (NOT Zizzi’s this time): \n2.30-4.00 pm SACU Recruitment Group \n4.00-5.00 pm George Hogg Fundraising Group \n5.00-6.00 pm Executive Committee
URL:https://sacu.org/event/sacu-recruitment-group-and-other-teams-meeting/
LOCATION:Camden Chinese Community Centre\, 9 Tavistock Place\, London\, WC1H 9SN\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="SACU":MAILTO:info@sacu.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180224T144500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20180222T205825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T145549Z
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SUMMARY:The Meridian Society's Chinese New Year Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:The Meridian Society invites all to join their Chinese New Year celebration. First they will be going for a Chinese new year meal at The Bamboo Flute where owner\, Guo Yue\, will be host with delicious food and good company. Afterwards the group will be going to BFI Southbank for the documentary ‘China’s Van Goghs’ about Zhao Xiaoyong\, a peasant-turned-painter whose family business has produced over 100\,000 copies of Vincent Van Gogh artworks. The two can be booked separately or together. \nTimes: \n14.45 for 3pm at The Bamboo Flute \n5.45 for 6.00pm at BFI Southbank \nAs spaces in both venues are limited please email themeridiansociety@gmail.com to reserve your place and avoid disappointment. The deadline for booking is Sunday 4th February with payment as soon as possible and no later than Friday 9th February. Priority will be given to current Meridian Society members\, supporters who book for both events\, then on a ‘first come\, first served’ basis. \nPrices: \nMembers of The Meridian Society\nlunch £25\, film £11 (£8.80 concessions*)\, combined £35 (£33)\nAssociates (members of SACU and family members of Meridian Society members)\nlunch £27.50\, film £11 (£8.80 concessions*)\, combined £37.50 (£35.50)\nNon-members\nlunch £30\, film £11 (£8.80 concessions*)\, combined £40 (£38)\n* concessions for the film are available to seniors\, students\, unwaged and disabled (evidence required on the day).\nPlease note: Members of BFI pay lower prices and are advised to buy their own tickets. \nPlaces will be confirmed on receipt of payment. Payment should therefore be made as soon as possible and no later than Friday 9th February. \nPlease send your cheque made payable to ‘The Meridian Society’ to: The Treasurer\, 5 Mildmay Street\, London N1 4AB. Alternatively if you wish to pay by direct bank transfer please contact us and we will forward our account details.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/the-meridian-societys-chinese-new-year-celebrations/
LOCATION:The Bamboo Flute Restaurant\, 145 Cleveland Street\, Fitzrovia\, London\, W1T 6QH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180216T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20180208T111129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T111129Z
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SUMMARY:National Liberal Club's Chinese New Year Dinner and Auction
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: 16th February (Friday)\, 7pm – 10pm\nVenue: National Liberal Club\, Whitehall Place\, London\, SW1A 2HE\nTickets: £46 per head for a four course dinner including a glass of wine. Cash bar available on the evening.\nGuest Speaker: Rt Hon Lord Tom McNally PC\, who will share with us his thoughts on the ever evolving UK-China diplomatic and trading relations. \nThe Imperial College of London Lion Dance Team will be performing at 7pm at the Foyer. Guests to be seated in the Lloyd George Room by 7.30pm.\nRSVP: info@chineselibdems.org.uk  Please advise us of any dietary restrictions.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/national-liberal-clubs-chinese-new-year-dinner-and-auction/
LOCATION:National Liberal Club\, Whitehall Place\, London\, SW1A 2HE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180216T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20180208T112934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T115759Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of London Docklands Celebrates Chinese New Year
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Dog with this special family day. Learn how to ribbon dance\, try your hand at traditional calligraphy\, listen to traditional Chinese stories\, watch a lion dance and much more. What better way to start the new year? Free drop-in. \nEvery year since opening in 2003\, the museum has hosted a celebration at the museum to mark the Chinese New Year. This is in recognition of the Chinese community in the area\, and the cultural significance of Limehouse to the area.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/museum-of-london-docklands/
LOCATION:Museum of London Docklands\, No.1 Warehouse\, West India Quay\, London\, E14 4AL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180216T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20180129T235135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T111316Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year celebrations
DESCRIPTION:The Year of the Dog!! \nIn London\, the main event\, with many accompanying activities\, is the spectacular Parade on Sunday the 18th. London claims its celebration is the largest outside Asia.\nhttp://tinyurl.com/ycjecs2g \nManchester will stage its biggest and best New Year celebration yet starting on Friday the 16th and culminating on Sunday the 18th with fireworks and the Dragon Parade.\nhttp://tinyurl.com/y9ax6e8o \nNewcastle kicks off its celebration with a launch event on Friday 16th. The city’s biggest ever (and newly ‘crowdfunded’) parade starts in Chinatown on Stowell Street on the 18th.\nhttp://tinyurl.com/yc5padw6 \nIn Liverpool\, between the 16th and 18th\, “a three-day celebration will take place across Liverpool’s Chinatown….that will tell the story of Liverpool’s incredible Chinese history and culture”.\nhttp://tinyurl.com/y76y96bv \nIn Birmingham\, the main festival event will be held within the city’s Chinatown\, near the Hippodrome Theatre on Feb 18th.\nhttp://tinyurl.com/ybxa8wrf \nAnd in Durham\, the Oriental Museum is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration: The Year of the Dog.\nhttp://tinyurl.com/ybkxqkyp
URL:https://sacu.org/event/birmingham-new-year-celebrations/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180211
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20180129T235758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T235906Z
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SUMMARY:Riches of China: Splendour\, Status and Symbolism exhibition
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URL:https://sacu.org/event/riches-of-china-splendour-status-and-symbolism-exhibition/
LOCATION:Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery\, Castle Street\, Carlisle\, Cumbria\, CA3 8TP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180203T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20180129T233520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T121555Z
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SUMMARY:Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please go to lunch
URL:https://sacu.org/event/council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, M2 5NS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171130T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20171003T171033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T171033Z
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SUMMARY:The 4th Global China Dialogue : The Belt and Road
DESCRIPTION:The GCD IV is the only high-end forum in the world to take China’s ‘The Belt and Road’ as a global initiative and to discuss China and Chinese participation in building global society and comprehensive governance of global society
URL:https://sacu.org/event/the-4th-global-china-dialogue-the-belt-and-road/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171110T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20171003T182502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T182502Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Chinese Art Film Showcase - Bangzi Melody and Book Launch
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URL:https://sacu.org/event/2017-chinese-art-film-showcase-bangzi-melody-and-book-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20171003T182421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T182421Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Chinese Art Film Showcase - Song of the Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sacu.org/event/2017-chinese-art-film-showcase-song-of-the-phoenix/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171108T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20171003T182324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T182324Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Chinese Art Film Showcase - Tharlo
DESCRIPTION:After-screening discussion  \n(Dr Marta Sernesi\, SOAS\, etc.)
URL:https://sacu.org/event/2017-chinese-art-film-showcase-tharlo/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171107T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20171003T182158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T182158Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Chinese Art Film Showcase - Soul on a String
DESCRIPTION:Co-organised by Shanghai Art Film Federation and SOAS China Institute\, 2017 Chinese Art Film Showcase presents four award-winning contemporary Chinese art films that center on the persistence of traditional values in the process of China’s rapid modernization. This film showcase intends to help contemporary Chinese art films reach a wider audience and to provide a platform for the discussion of issues related to contemporary Chinese culture and society.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/2017-chinese-art-film-showcase-soul-on-a-string/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171010T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20171005T122950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T094038Z
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SUMMARY:China Media Centre 2017 Autumn Seminar - The prevalence and increasing significance of Guanxi
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: This forthcoming paper in The China Quarterly provides an analytical review of the social science literature on guanxi. The focus of this review is on the prevalence and the increasing significance of guanxi during China’s post-1978 reforms implemented to move to a market economy. Since then\, researchers have engaged in debates on what guanxi actually means to Chinese people in the past and at present\, how it has been adaptive to ongoing institutional transformations\, and why its influence in economic\, social\, and political spheres can be stabling\, increasing\, or decreasing along with market reforms and economic growth. The author provides a synthesis of these debates before offering a theoretical framework within which to understand the dynamics of guanxi from the changing degrees of institutional uncertainty and market competition. Survey findings on the increases of guanxi usage in labour markets from 1978 to 2009 are presented to illustrate the usefulness of this framework. In the conclusion\, the author argues that guanxi is a five-level variable\, and that the nature and forms of guanxi influence are contingent upon on whether guanxi is a tie of connectivity\, a sentimental tie\, a sentiment-derived instrumental tie\, an instrumental-particular tie\, or an obligational tie that facilitates power-money exchanges. This five-level conceptualization is aimed at advancing future guanxi scholarship in the fast-changing Chinese society. \nBiography: Bian Yanjie is Professor of Sociology at University of Minnesota\, USA. Concurrently\, he is Director of the Institute for Empirical Social Science Research at Xi’an Jiaotong University\, China. Dr. Bian is a co-founder (with Professor Li Lulu) of the Chinese General Social Survey\, which is a public data archive available to domestic and international scholars. Author of 13 books and more than 130 research articles on topics of China’s social stratification\, social networks\, and institutional change\, Dr. Bian’s current projects include the development of the sociology of guanxi\, a panel study about networks and jobs in Chinese cities\, and East Asian social networks. He was recognized as one of the 2014\, 2015\, and 2016 Elsevier most-cited Chinese researchers in social science. \nNotes: This is also one of the Global China Media Seminar Series (GCMSS)\, co-organised with Global China Institute. It is free\, but requests registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ e/the-prevalence-and-the- increasing-significance-of- guanxi-tickets-38579296715\nIf you have any inquiry about CMC events\, please contact Alja Kranjec at: A.Kranjec@westminster.ac.uk
URL:https://sacu.org/event/china-media-centre-2017-autumn-seminar-the-prevalence-and-the-increasing-significance-of-guanxi/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171007T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20171003T181615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T181810Z
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SUMMARY:SACU 2017/18 Program and Delivery Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sacu.org/event/sacu-201728-program-and-delivery-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Camden Chinese Community Centre\, 9 Tavistock Place\, London\, WC1H 9SN\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171007T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171007T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195807
CREATED:20171003T170153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T170153Z
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SUMMARY:Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sacu.org/event/council-meeting/
LOCATION:Camden Chinese Community Centre\, 9 Tavistock Place\, London\, WC1H 9SN\, United Kingdom
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