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, please visit this website's Events page, where you can toggle between Upcoming Events and Past Events.
WHAT's COMING UP
March 10, Tues: Felipe Fernandez-Armesto talks online about "Empires"
March 15, Sun: Excursion to Bussiere’s Garden with Paul French (in person)
March 21, Sat: RASBJ Annual General Meeting & Dinner
March 29, Sun: Books & Bubbles in-person discussion of Liu Xinwu’s “The Wedding Party”
April 1, Wed: Wine tasting with Fongyee Walker
April 8, Wednesday: Michael Pettis & Joe Leahy on China's development model (in person)
April 12, Sun: “Fur and Feathers” excursion led by Terry Townshend
April 22, Wed: “Confucianism and Business Ethics” by Stephan Rothlin & Victor Lang (in person)
May 20, Wed: Launch of “Grotto Art of China: A Sourcebook” by co-editor Dr. Katherine Tsiang (in person)

Disclaimer: Participants in RASBJ events are requested to please wear appropriate footwear and clothing when attending events, and to adhere to safety instructions or other codes of conduct. Bear in mind the physical requirements of event participation, which is at your own risk. RASBJ accepts no liability for loss or damage, including personal injury or damage to property