BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding (SACU) - ECPv6.8.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding (SACU) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sacu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding (SACU) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250611T120233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T075839Z UID:5989-1750359600-1750363200@sacu.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2fb4b7f8bdc8464b8e9424c6af2b9f45.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250612T082038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T082038Z UID:5987-1750503600-1750510800@sacu.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SACU-logo-updated-Oct-2021.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250511T170956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T170956Z UID:5971-1752692400-1752696000@sacu.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SACU-logo-updated-Oct-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="SACU":MAILTO:info@sacu.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250717T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250611T121112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T075856Z UID:5992-1752778800-1752782400@sacu.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2fb4b7f8bdc8464b8e9424c6af2b9f45.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250813T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250807T201205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T142312Z UID:6020-1755111600-1755115200@sacu.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SACU-logo-updated-Oct-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="SACU":MAILTO:info@sacu.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250813T142201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T142201Z UID:6026-1756231200-1756242000@sacu.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LIVERPOOL-INVITE-FINAL-V2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SACU":MAILTO:info@sacu.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250907T094937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T094937Z UID:6042-1758135600-1758139200@sacu.org 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SACU-logo-updated-Oct-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="SACU":MAILTO:info@sacu.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250611T111631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T164634Z UID:5983-1758362400-1758387600@sacu.org 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 CATEGORIES:SACU Public Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SACU-20SeptEvent-3Aug25-update-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SACU":MAILTO:info@sacu.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250929T135639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T141914Z UID:6048-1760641200-1760644800@sacu.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Public Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image4-Confucius-image.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250929T140835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T141810Z UID:6051-1763665200-1763668800@sacu.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Public Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SACU-logo-updated-Oct-2021.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T112155 CREATED:20250929T142335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142335Z UID:6055-1766084400-1766088000@sacu.org SUMMARY:How to learn: A Confucian guide to studying DESCRIPTION: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. \n\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 Kelly Ngo\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Katherine Ngo\n \n \n\nThis is Lecture 9 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-learn-a-confucian-guide-to-studying/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image5-Confucius-teaching-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR