China Exchange Appoints New Trustees
China Exchange Appoints New Trustees China Exchange has appointed two new volunteer trustees to the charity’s board. Geyang Huang and Eric Yu join Mei Shui, Sir Tom Shebbeare and James Furse in governing China Exchange in the next exciting phase of the organisation’s development. Geyang Huang brings experience of partnerships, cross cultural marketing and business […]
Chinatown Food Heritage Trail
Visitors to London’s Chinatown can enjoy a new trail that explores the area’s food heritage highlighting parts of the neighbourhood that show traditional techniques, contemporary tastes, and ways of expressing ourselves through food and flavours. Heritage is not all about history, but about how we interpret the past. It is not fixed. Chinatown is […]
China Exchange Volunteer Recognised in National Award Ceremony
One of our fantastic China Exchange volunteers was recognised in a national award ceremony on Monday. Sau Au Hing was presented with a finalist award for the Chinese female volunteer of the year 2021 in a ceremony at the House of Lords.
Chinatown Food Heritage Trail 2021 – learn more
Give an experience and support Chinatown this Christmas
Gift vouchers are available for our popular Chinatown Stories community-led walking tours.
Give someone you care about a special experience – a place on the unique Chinatown Stories community led walking tour. The 2.5 hour experience is guided by one of our specially trained History Champions – a skilled volunteer who loves to share the stories, histories and experiences of Chinatown.
Special vegan edition of Chinatown Stories Walking Tour announced
Chinatown’s unique visitor experience, the Chinatown Stories walking tour, is offering a plant-based and vegan take in January to mark Veganuary. This special edition of the tour will feature food stories and cultural connections that are fascinating and just happen to be both meat and dairy-free! The tour ends with a lip-smacking Chinese vegan lunch […]
“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.
Food Heritage Trail development underway
China Exchange volunteers are continuing to contribute to our work on heritage and community while building their skills.
Champion Chinatown Heritage
In 2021, China Exchange ran a successful crowdfunding campaign to Champion Chinatown Heritage.
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.