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Lu Xun: A Legacy in Print
Lu Xun (1881-1936) is the pen name of the revolutionary Chinese writer Zhou Shuren.
Conference Invitation: New Perspectives on the Belt & Road Initiative
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) outlined by China’s President Xi Jinping in 2013 is one of the most significant and substantial investment and development programmes to come out of China in modern times.
Citizens of Nowhere?
Immersive live audio drama with food and family feuds
Presented by Chinese Arts Now and Performance Infinity. Part of FeastFest.
Venue 188 Sweet Novotel - 16 – 18, 20 – 25 August - 2 PM / 4 PM
From Shanghai with Love 2019
FROM SHANGHAI WITH LOVE - FASHION SHOW/EXHIBITION RETURN TO PLAYFAIR LIBRARY ON 23 & 24 AUGUST
SCEN goes to Beijing University
SCEN chair Simon Macaulay had a meeting with a group of students - members of the international relations group - at Beijing University in early October.
Road Initiative Keynote Lectures and Conference 4 & 5 October 2018
We are delighted to invite you to join us as a guest at our upcoming keynote lectures and conference focused on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Cantonese Opera at Edinburgh Castle
This September SCEN supported a successful Cantonese Opera event over two days in Edinburgh Castle, with renowned Cantonese performers and musicians including Seto Yok.
Scotland’s Revised China Engagement Strategy Now Available
I am pleased to let you know that Scotland's Revised China Engagement Strategy was recently published. Thank you to everyone for contributing to its development.
Meeting Jack Ma and China at the Heart of Global Investment
Two challenging articles by James Anderson, Senior Partner of Baillie Gifford, world-leading investment manager, and great SCEN supporter!
News from Olivia Contini, SCEN Nanning Ambassador, in Nanning!
What a success day one in Nanning, Guangxi has been!
Our Year in China
It's been a while since my last post. I do apologise, I've been busy with my students as they prepare for their exams.
‘The World According to Xi Jinping: What is His Vision for China in the 21st Century.' A Talk by Professor Kerry Brown
The Confucius Institute are delighted to host Professor Kerry Brown to give a talk on Monday 15th May titled: 'The World According to Xi Jinping:
How Social Media is Changing China
Please join us for a forthcoming talk 'How Social Media is Changing China' by renowned journalist, author, and broadcaster, Prof Zhang Lifen of Fudan University
Great thanks to John Somers
Great thanks to John Somers, who has just completed a superb four-year term as First Secretary for Scottish Affairs at the UK Embassy in Beijing.
Studying in China
After leaving School in 2014, I began studying Chinese and Film Studies at The University of Hull
Lisa's Year in China - Life in Chong Ren So Far
We got the 11am train from Beijing to Nanchang, for that whole morning we were under the impression that the train journey was 12 hrs
A Message from Olivia Contini in Hangzhou
Chinese New Year is fast approaching, which means that I have already reached the mid-way point of my year abroad in China
From the Scottish Borders to China
Victoria Richardson is a Marketing Executive at China Skinny
The Dragon Trip Video: Educational Tours & School Trips
Here is our new video about our school trips to China
Gap Year Travels In China
On Tuesday 26 March, Jessica Howard Johnson, former student of St George's, came back to give a talk on opportunities for gap years.