RASBJ/ 北京煌雅文化, based in Beijing, offers in-person talks, online discussions, excursions and social gatherings to explore Chinese and Asian culture, history, art, science and ecology. Our expert speakers focus on the peoples of China and Asia and their interactions with the rest of the world – past, present, and future.
RASBJ is a bridge towards cultural understanding. Our events are curated and cater to the intellectually curious; an archive of more than 150 event videos can be accessed by RASBJ members. To join as a member, please visit the Memberships page of this website. (On your phone, click on the menu at the screen's top left corner -- the three horizontal lines -- and select Memberships. On the computer, click the Memberships tab at the top of the screen.) For more on RASBJ activities, visit this website's Events page, where you can toggle between Upcoming Events and Past Events.
WHAT'S COMING UP
REGISTRATION OPEN—August 12, Wednesday: “Homer in Beijing: In Search of a Chinese Odyssey”: An in-person discussion between Jeremiah Jenne and Alan Babington-Smith (in person) August 30, Sunday: RASBJ Eats: Fuzhou Cuisine. Mouth-watering details to follow! (in person) September 2, Wednesday: Rana Foroohar introduces her new book “Sea Change: The New Great Game in the Arctic Circle” (online) September 5, Saturday: A Wine and Jazz Festival at Canaan Winery (in person) September 16, Wednesday: Online talk by Paul French about his new book “The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City” September 20, Sunday: Hold the date for the next “Books and Bubbles” gathering (in person) October 28, Wednesday: Hans van de Ven and Dominic Lieven discuss “Empire” (in person, joint event with Yale Center Beijing)
Disclaimer: RASBJ accepts no liability for loss or damage, including personal injury or damage to property during events