Forthcoming events

The China Centre organises seminars, book launches, workshops and mutual understanding dialogues, focusing on China in the World.

The events cover a wide range of topics, ranging from the modern history of China to the latest developments in climate change.

If you have any questions about an event or have any access needs, please contact our Administrator.

China Centre Seminars: In view of the Government, University of Cambridge and College advice regarding the UK and global situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the China Centre, with regret, has currently postponed its 'in person' seminar series. Our virtual seminars this term will include:

5pm, Tuesday 9 March 2021: Rt Hon Sir Oliver Letwin, 'Can we avoid war with China?' (see event tile below for further details and booking information)

5pm, Tuesday 16 March 2021: Mr John Gittings, 'China in the 1980s: lessons for today'

10am, Friday 19 March 2021: Professor Wang Gungwu, 'China reconnects: joining a deep-rooted past to a new world order'

Further details and booking information will follow.

9 Mar 17.00 - 19.00

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Can we avoid war with China?

Rt. Hon. Sir Oliver Letwin, Visiting Professor, Policy Institute, King's College London, former Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and former Minister for Government Policy, HMG, will deliver a lecture on relations between China and the West. The lecture will be followed by a question and answer session.

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