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The People’s Republic of China at 60
The University is marking the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China with a series of lectures.
As the Chinese calendar comes full circle every sixty years, the 60th birthday of the founding of the People's Republic of China on 1st October 1949 is a truly special anniversary.
This rare occurrence will be marked and celebrated by a programme of events organised or sponsored by the University's Confucius Institute for Scotland throughout October and November.
The lecture series presents a variety of perspectives on China over the last 60 years.
Each lecture will be followed by a drinks reception.
Book online
These events are FREE but but you must book to attend.
Please print and bring your confirmation email with you to the event. This is your e-ticket.
Venue
All lectures will be held in The Raeburn Room, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL.
Programme
The People’s Republic of China today occupies an integral place in international discussions. These lectures will offer insight into the country’s transformation over the past six decades.
Professor Natascha Gentz
Director of the Confucius Institute for Scotland
Institute of the Year
The Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh is a national centre to promote educational, economic, and cultural ties between Scotland and China.
Set up with Sino-Scottish government backing and partnered with Fudan University in Shanghai, the centre is one of almost 300 established under the auspices of Hanban - the Chinese government department responsible for promotion of Chinese language overseas.
In December 2008, the Institute received the accolade Confucius Institute of the Year; the second time such an honour has been given to the Confucius Institute for Scotland.
This article was published on Oct 19, 2009