Becca – China Exchange

Ten of the Best Chinese Books in Translation

27 February 201828 February 2018 Becca China in Context

This year’s China in Context festival focuses on the theme of translation; from translating language, to culture and ideas. We’ve asked Nicky Harman, the UK-based prize-winning literary translator, to recommend some of the best translation works of Chinese literature to our audience. Here is the list Nicky created.

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Eat What?! An evening of unfamiliar food

5 December 2017 Becca baijiu, Cheese, China, Chinese food, Insects, Kimchi, Unfamiliar food

We spent an evening exploring unfamiliar food with Chef Saiphin Moore, kimchi expert James Read, food writer Fuchsia Dunlop and

Past Events Prudential Series

Sir Tim Rice

30 November 2017 Becca prudential series, Sir Tim Rice

Sir Tim Rice spent his sixty minutes at China Exchange reflecting on his career as an English author

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Lost and Found: A Panel Discussion on 20 Years since Hong Kong’s Reunification with China Exchange

29 November 2017 Becca China, Cultural Heritage, Hong Kong, reunification

To mark the 20th anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from Britain to China, five

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Project New Sun

27 November 2017 Becca CAS, China, Chris Chan, dance, Julia Cheng, Project New Sun

Project New Sun: Sinosynthesis, is a double bill performance exploring feminism, masculinity and stereotypes in British Chinese culture through

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Exhibition: A journey to discover Hong Kong’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

27 November 201727 November 2017 Becca China, Cultural Heritage, exhibition, Hong Kong

Hong Kong is well-known for its dynamic international financial centre and the remarkable Victoria Harbour surrounded by modern landscapes.

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Young Photographers’ Exhibition at China Exchange

27 November 201727 November 2017 Becca China, chinese culture, culture, exhibition, Photography

Over the weekend of 17th November, the winning photographs from the 2017 Young Photographers’ Competition were exhibited at China

Past Events Prudential Series

Nick Mason

15 November 2017 Becca Nick Mason, Pink Floyd, prudential series

Nick Mason started his Prudential Talk by speaking about his life before becoming a musician – he said

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Square dancing: how do you guangchang wu?

30 October 201712 January 2018 Becca baijiu, Cheese, China, chinese culture, culture, dance, fitness, Guangchang Wu, performance, Square Dance

On 7 October our dancers performed at Southbank Centre’s China Changing Festival after five free guangchang wu (public square dancing) workshops at China Exchange. Wearing a specially designed uniform, our dancers wowed the audience with their performances of the songs Rather Be and Zui Xuan Min Zu Feng.

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Ultimate Power Dressing

27 September 201719 October 2017 Becca China, Concert

As the models hit the runways, we started London Fashion Week with a glance back to history’s ultimate power

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“No Place for Hate: Post-Pandemic Actions for London’s Chinatown” report published

To mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week, China Exchange is publishing “No Place for Hate: Post-Pandemic Actions for London’s Chinatown” its report into Chinatown’s recovery with a particular emphasis on COVID-19 racism. The report marks a significant moment in a 12-month project focused on understanding and supporting London’s Chinatown in its response to an increase in hate towards people of East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) heritage. … Read More

Food Heritage Trail development underway

China Exchange volunteers are continuing to contribute to our work on heritage and community while building their skills … Read More

Would you like to join our team?

China Exchange is recruiting for a Venue Hire Coordinator to join the team on a 25hrs per week 6 month contract. This role supports the financial stability of our charity and would provide a flexible role for someone seeking to work alongside family or study commitments. … Read More