A series of lectures, forums and discussions about contemporary China, organised by Asia House.

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LECTURE
An Era of Turmoil: From War to Revolution in China, 1931-1976.
Lecture by Rana Mitter
Tuesday 5 February at Asia House
Doors 6.30pm Talk 6.45-7.45pm

Arranged as part of the Asia House exhibition Modern Chinese Art: Beginnings, this lecture will provide context to the early part of the exhibition, which shows works by refugee artists from the mid 1940s in exile in western China. Rana Mitter, University Lecturer in the History and Politics of Modern China, University of Oxford, will cover the Japanese invasion of China, the civil war that followed, and the changes that came with the arrival of Chairman Mao.

Tickets £5 for Dimsum readers (normally £8)

CURRENT AFFAIRS LECTURE
Coverage of Social Issues on Chinese Television
Lecture by Peng Wenlan
Wednesday 27 February at Asia House
Doors 6.30pm Talk 6.45-7.45pm

This lecture will give insight into the tight restraints that television programme-makers face in China today. Peng Wenlan began her career at China Central Television, China's state network, and launched its first current affairs series. She has also worked for the BBC. Currently, she runs her own company specialising in documentary films on China for Western audiences.

Tickets £5 for Dimsum readers (normally £8)

FORUM
Women and the Olympics
Monday 11 February at the BP Lecture Theatre, British Museum
Forum 2.00-5.00pm, including afternoon refreshments

Prominent Chinese and British women will come together to share ideas and experiences, and exchange views on the Olympics and its impact on society. The panel discussion will be chaired by Anni Marjoram, Policy Advisor on Women to the Mayor of London.

This Forum is presented in association with the All-China Women's Federation.

Free admission, booking required.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Women in China
11 February - 10 March 2008
at City Hall, Queen's Walk London SE1

This exhibition will show images of Chinese women today - from women at work to women at play, from city professionals to rural workers.

Images are from the collection of the All-China Women's Federation.

Admission free - no booking required.

PANEL DISCUSSION
Women Entrepreneurs
Tuesday 12 February at Asia House
Doors 11.45am Lunch 12.00-1.00pm
Followed by discussion 1.00-2.00pm

A panel of female entrepreneurs will share their experiences and success stories with the audience. Ticket price includes a buffet lunch.

Tickets £5 for Dimsum readers (normally £8) 

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