China National Tourist Office London proudly presents a fascinating and insightful documentary series of talks from a wide range of speakers. Each of the captivating discussions explore intriguing subjects within Chinese culture.
Revisit recordings of these panel conversations on this dedicated page to the documentary series. Listen to experts on Chinese culture examine the history of China in riveting new ways.
Rediscover China in the UK is a series of webinars presented by historians, writers and specialists on a variety of cultural topics, including UK-based destinations with a broader appeal to Chinese audiences.
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We are proud to present our previous events exploring Chinese culture. These fascinating discussions explore a vast range of topics connected to Chinese history, people, art, and modern China.
From Pith Paper Painting to the Thirteen Hongs of Canton
Sharing Stories about the Maritime Silk Road
December 2021
This engaging event was hosted by an array of experts, Dr Frances Wood, renowned sinologist, and vice president of the Society for Anglo Chinese Understanding, Alastair Blackburn, a collector of pith paper paintings, Dr Cunjie Cheng, researcher and scholar of pith paper paintings and curator of the Memorial Museum in Generalissimo Sun Yat-sen's Mansion, and Heng Wang, an honorary curator of Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs Museum.
Pith paper painting is a technique that uses watercolours on thin slices of stems from a rice-paper plant. The art pieces feature vivid shapes and bold colours. Different methods produce abstract effects, resulting in the illusion of a 3D image. The talk will investigate the intriguing story of the magnificent art form in the context of modern studies and the history of Chinese and Western cultural exchange.
Chinese Wallpaper in the UK
with Emile De Bruijn
October 2021
We join Emile De Bruijn, National Trust curator and author of "Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland". In this fascinating discussion, De Bruijn and guests delve into the history of Chinese Wallpaper in the UK and the wider impact of Chinese Culture on the historic houses and gardens of the National Trust.
Film & Book Discussion
"1921"
and
"A Concise History of the Communist Party in China
August 2021
Take a look back on the recent Film & Book discussion, a joint event in which the new film “1921”, and the book “A Concise History of the Communist Party of China”, are discussed in detail by a varied and knowledgeable panel.
Speakers include Yu Peng, Minister Counsellor for Cultural Affairs at the Chinese Embassy in the UK; Xue Ling, Director of China National Tourist Office, London; Cedric Behrel, Managing Director of Trinity Cine Asia; Martin Savery, Editor-in-Chief of ACA Publishing Ltd; James Trapp, translator and Stephen Perry, Chairman of 48 Group.
Journey to Xuefeng Mountain:
A Window Into An Unseen China
June 2021
Hear engaging stories from the team behind Trails China, Leon McCarron and Dennis Hu. In this talk from the 29th of June 2021, Leon and Dennis shared an insight into creating a world-class trail in China from scratch in this remarkable online talk.
Leon McCarron is a writer, broadcaster, global adventurer and trail development consultant. Leon has crossed China from north to south during his varied travels. Dennis Hu, a native of Hunan Province and now a resident of Bristol, UK, is the CEO of MIC Connect Ltd, a company specialising in the sustainable promotion of reputable Chinese tourism attractions and manufacturing brands to a worldwide audience.
Together, Leon and Dennis shared the story behind developing the impressive long-distance hiking trail in Xuefeng Mountain. Leon and Dennis' life experiences and in-depth cultural knowledge of the local residential community united and now allow visitors to take a glimpse into an unseen China.
From Sun Yat-Sen to the May 4th Movement:
A discussion with Dr Frances Wood
April 2021
Enjoy 'The Making of Modern China - From Sun Yat-Sen to the May 4th Movement' by Dr Frances Wood, renowned sinologist and co-author of Blue Guide China, which was originally broadcast live on 26th April 2021.
Discover the history of Sun Yat-Sen’s time in London, and uncover some of the key sights and attractions that he visited and that inspired him, from the British Museum library, where he studied, to flagship London museums such as the Victoria and Albert and the Natural History Museum.
This version of the talk by Dr Frances Wood contains both English and Chinese subtitles.
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Following the presentation by Dr Frances Wood of her talk 'The Making of Modern China - From Sun Yat-Sen to the May 4th Movement', an online panel discussion took place.
Ms Wenlan Peng of The Meridian Society chaired the discussion between Dr Frances Wood and Mr Hugh Cantlie, grandson of Sir James Cantlie, who featured significantly in the talk on Sun Yat-Sen.