Remembering the Chinese Labour Corps
140,000 men were recruited by Britain and France to serve in World War One. They are yet to be formally recognised, and there is no memorial to them. We would like this to change. Following our 2017 exhibition of photographs of the Chinese Labour Corps and memorial service, this talk Remembering the Chinese Labour Corps […]
China in Context Book Fair Weekend
Our China in Context festival 2018 culminated in a book fair weekend from 15-18 March at China Exchange that welcomed hundreds of visitors. Alongside talks with leading authors, interactive activities, visitors could also explore a book fair with over 1000 titles. Audiences explored the world of writing from and about China with talks with writers […]
Cloud/Plunger – a performance installation
China Exchange’s first performance installation, Cloud/Plunger, developed by our Cultivate Programme supported artist Tuo Lin (AAIS), transformed our second floor space with giant inflatable ‘clouds’ supported by elongated household plungers. Audiences were immersed in the piece which combined architecture, dance, light and music. After a short opening film, two dancers, Malgorzata Dzierzon and Renaud Wiser […]
In Conversation with Su Tong 苏童
In a rare UK appearance, Su Tong, one of China’s most acclaimed novelists, joined our China in Context festival to share his writing journey and his views on literature. In this talk, Su Tong revealed some of the stories behind his works and themes he explores through his writing. On discussing one of his best […]
Xue Xinran 薛欣然: 10 years since Miss Chopsticks
On Saturday 17 March, leading British-Chinese writer Xue Xinran joined our China in Context festival to reflect on the changes that she has seen in the last decade following the publication of her novel Miss Chopsticks. Miss Chopsticks, published in 2008, focused on the experiences of young female migrant workers who moved from the countryside […]
The legend of Jin Yong 金庸
Known as China’s Tolkien, Jin Yong 金庸 is a house-hold name throughout East Asia. His wuxia (martial heroes) novels not only attracted a widespread following around Chinese-speaking world, but also inspired many people to discover the world of Chinese literature. Yet until now, Jin Yong’s work has remained unknown in the West. This event celebrated […]
A Simple Life with Roger Lee 李恩霖
China Exchange welcomed the one of Hong Kong’s most renowned screenwriters and film producers, Roger Lee 李恩霖 on Tuesday evening 13 March, as part of the Hong Kong programme at China in Context Festival. During the conversation with Dr Luke Robinson, Lecturer in Film Studies in the Department of Media and Film, University of Sussex, […]
An evening with Yan Geling 严歌苓
Yan Geling opens China in Context Festival China in Context opened with celebrated author Yan Geling in conversation with two of her translators, Nicky Harman and Lawrence Walker (who also happens to be Geling’s husband). China Exchange was packed with audience members who wanted to learn more from a woman who has produced best-seller after […]
Tea Time at China Exchange
Tea, whether it’s in Chinese or British culture, plays a crucial role throughout the history. To celebrate all things tea, a free tea market was hosted at China Exchange from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 February. From teapots to tealeaves, from talks to performances, we welcomed over 1000 visitors over the weekend. The main market […]
Hello Baijiu! A tasting and cocktail masterclass
Ganbei (cheers) for the Year of Dog! This year, we welcomed our popular event Hello Baijiu back to China Exchange for the third time. FU of Liverpool, the only dedicated baijiu bar in the UK shared the history and significance of baijiu in China and its influence on the drinks cabinets of the top bars […]