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
• September 16, Wednesday: Online talk by Paul French about his new book “The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City” • September 23, Wednesday: Liu Heung Shing on “Old Road, New Connections: China Builds a Different World” (photos taken in approx. 21 countries participating in the BRI) (in person) • October 3, Saturday: John McQuillan presents “How a Zhejiang city remembers WWII through grassroots exchanges” (online) • October 11, Sunday: Books and Bubbles — Xu Zechen’s short story collection “Beijing Sprawl” (in person) • October 26, Monday: Hans van de Ven and Dominic Lieven discuss “Empire and Global Order: Past, Present, and Future” (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