‘The Confucius Institute Project’ – consisting of Confucius Institutes and Classrooms, the posting of Chinese language teachers to overseas schools and universities and the Chinese Bridge language competition – represents an attempt by China to extend its influence globally through…
Joro’s Youth—The First Part of the Mongolian Epic of Geser Khan Igor de Rachewiltz and Li Narangoa The epic of King Gesar of Ling is the national oral epic of Tibet, sung by itinerant bards in their land for many…
Labour and civil society are two fundamental components of international discussions concerning China today. Whether it is the arrest of labour activists or rights lawyers, the adoption of new industrial policies, or the passing of draconian rules on non-governmental organisations,…
Book Launch Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women Volume 2: The Twentieth Century 1912-2000 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday 24 February 2017 Fisher Library – The University of Sydney Library Eastern Avenue, Seminar Room, 218 Camperdown, NSW 2006 Sydney University Press invites…
Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women Volume 2: The Twentieth Century 中國婦女傳記辭典二十世紀卷 Lily Xiao Hong Lee and Chen Yubing (eds.) Sydney University Press Though there exist many biographical dictionaries of the achievements of Chinese people throughout history, few women feature. Since…
Edited by Mabel Lee, Chiu-yee Cheung and Sue Wiles, Lu Xun and Australia (Melbourne: Australian Scholarly Publishing, November 2016) demonstrates the powerful impact Lu Xun has had on Australian academics, writers, and artists from the 1970s to the present. More…
The Australian Academy of the Humanities Medal for Excellence in Translation is a major national award that recognises outstanding achievement in translation and the vital role of translators and translation in Australian culture and scholarly discourse. It is awarded biennially…
BOOK LAUNCH & PANEL China Story Yearbook 2015: Pollution染 Norton Rose Fulbright Level 21, ONE ONE ONE 111 Eagle St, Brisbane, QLD 4000 Wednesday 2 November 2016 5:30pm – Drinks Reception 6pm – Book Launch RSVP by Monday 31 October…
Made in China, Issue 3: Heart of Darkness? http://www.chinoiresie.info/madeinchina/ The core of this issue is dedicated to a special section on Chinese labour and investment in Africa, with a specific focus on Ghana and Zambia. You will also find an…
Pollution The essential reference book on China—the latest China Story Yearbook: Pollution (2015), by scholars and associates of the Australian National University’s Australian Centre on China in the World is out now, free for download from ANU Press. https://press.anu.edu.au/publications/china-story-yearbook/pollution The…