About Us

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
March 29, Sunday: Books & Bubbles in-person meet-up to discuss Liu Xinwu’s “The Wedding Party”
April 1, Wednesday: Wine tasting with Fongyee Walker, Master of Wine (in person)
April 8, Wednesday: Michael Pettis and Joe Leahy discuss China’s growth model (in person)
April 12, Sunday: “Fur and Feathers” wildlife excursion led by Terry Townshend (in person)
April 22, Wednesday: “Confucianism and Business Ethics”, an in-person discussion between Stephan Rothlin and Victor Lang
April 26, Sunday: RASBJ Eats – spotlight on Hunan cuisine (in person)
May 6, Wednesday: Online talk by Adam Ensign on the Manchu Bible
May 10, Sunday: A guided tour of Ditan Park by Tim Coghlan (in person)
May 18, Monday: In-person talk by Kevin Messenger on the venomous snakes of China
May 20, Wednesday: Launch of “Grotto Art of China: A Sourcebook” by co-editor Dr. Katherine Tsiang (in person)


Disclaimer: RASBJ accepts no liability for loss or damage, including personal injury or damage to property during events