What Do We Need to Know About the Chinese Communist Party? Professor Timothy Creek will explore the nature of the CCP in this webinar.
Dr Shih-pe Wang Chinese Classical Drama and Theatre, Premodern Literature, Contemporary Classical Drama and Theatre in Taiwan
Samuel Dic Sum Lai Samuel Lai is a PhD candidate whose research project examines the multiple facades of Caacaanteng ('Tea Restaurant'): from licensing and popular history, ingredients and cuisines, server-customer relationship, skill acquisition, to sociability especially in the locally narrated form of Jancingmei ('Flavour of Human Warmth').
Lao She and SOAS Zhaoxia Pang and Ruth Herd share the story of Shu Qingchun (舒庆春) (1899-1966), also known by his pen name Lao She (老舍). Lao She is one of the most prominent figures in the history of modern Chinese literature. During his lifetime, he was acclaimed a “Master of Language” (yǔyán dàshī 语言大师) and his novels and plays gained world renown.
Former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett to speak at SOAS Green Party peer Baroness Natalie Bennett of Manor Castle and Divya Talwar, BBC Investigative Journalist and Producer, will be speaking at SOAS University of London next week about ways we can rethink, repair, and rebuild society.
Loy Krathong 2022: Learn about Thailand's very own Festival of Lights Thailand is known for its whole host of different festivals, with Loy Krathong being one of the biggest celebrations of them all. We've put together a brief overview of the festival and how it's celebrated in Thailand.
The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping Joseph Torigian will talk about his latest book, which is the first biography of Xi Zhongxun written in English.
SOAS academics referenced in new All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa report on Africa in ... The APPG for Africa's report, ‘Africa in the UK Curricula’ references work and insights from Dr Awino Okech and Professor Laura Hammond.