China Exchange to receive funding from the GLA’s Untold Stories programme
China Exchange to receive funding from the GLA’s Untold Stories programme More visitors will have the chance to learn about Chinatown’s heritage following support from GLA’s Untold Stories programme. The new project will result in stories available online that visitors can access from QR codes displayed in Gerrard Street. The funding is part of the […]
Chinatown welcomes Royalty
On 1 February, Chinatown welcomed TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to mark the lunar new year and the 40th anniversary of the Chinese Information and Advice Centre. China Exchange CEO, Freya Aitken-Turff and volunteer, Sau Hing Au were invited to a small private meeting with HRH The Prince […]
London Chinatown Food Heritage Trail Map Launches To Mark the Year of the Tiger
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. The free map is available in Chinatown from 1 February. The self-guided trail gives more detail about long-standing […]
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China Exchange Seeks New Trustees – deadline extended
China Exchange is looking for new Trustees who are committed to inspire, challenge and enable us as we move to the next stage in our development as a leading UK-based cultural organisation with a focus on China, Chinese culture and London’s Chinatown.
Film Club – Youth 芳华
China Exchange held its second film screening on 2 May following A Simple Life with Roger Lee in March. With a turnout of over a 100 audience members, our prudential hall was bustling with anticipation as the lights lowered to showcase Youth 芳华, the latest work directed by Feng Xiaogang. Set in the backdrop of […]
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 […]
Eat What?! An evening of unfamiliar food
We spent an evening exploring unfamiliar food with Chef Saiphin Moore, kimchi expert James Read, food writer Fuchsia Dunlop and dairy expert Srdja Mastilovic. Each took a bitesize turn in describing their experience with unfamiliar cuisines. Saphin Moore began the night by sharing tasty tips on various ways to cook insects – whether steamed, fried […]
Lost and Found: A Panel Discussion on 20 Years since Hong Kong’s Reunification with China Exchange
To mark the 20th anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from Britain to China, five experts, Dr Jinghan Zeng (Royal Holloway, University of London), Dr Winnie King (University of Bristol), Dr Zhiguang Yin (University of Exeter), Dr Astrid Nordin (Lancaster University) and Mr Nick Or (University of Southampton), came to […]
Project New Sun
Project New Sun: Sinosynthesis, is a double bill performance exploring feminism, masculinity and stereotypes in British Chinese culture through dance, live music and comedy. The performance consisted of two parts and performed by Julia Cheng and Chris Chan respectively. In the first part, Julia Cheng performed Orlando Warrior, a solo performance drawing on contemporary […]