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The Guardian debate, chaired by Jon Snow
Wednesday 14 November, from 19.00

20.00 - 21.30 in BP Lecture Theatre

£15, £12 concessions (admission price includes entry to The First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army from 19.00)

The Guardian/ British Museum forum will be chaired by Jon Snow, writer and broadcaster, with an introductory speech from Neil MacGregor, director, the British Museum. Other speakers include Jonathan Fenby, writer and China expert, Sun Shuyun, author and film-maker and Steve Tsang, fellow, St Antony’s College, Oxford.

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The award ceremony of the 2007 Pearl Awards was held at Royal Festival Theatre on 1 Nov. The Pearl Awards, inaugurated in 2004, is the first award to celebrate the archievement and recognise the work of Chinese community in the UK.

From Pearl Foundation:

When Jackie Chan was electronically beamed across the wonderfully cavernous auditorium that is the Royal Festival Hall, a wave of palpable excitement rippled through the air. “I am sorry I am not in London as I am filming in China, but I am so happy to be associated with the Pearl Awards,” the internationally popular actor began. His eyes twinkled at the end of his message as he addressed HRH The Prince of Wales, “If you ever want to learn kung fu, give me a call, and I’ll come straightaway!” We cheered and clapped our approval, and so did the Prince.

That reflected the delirious mood of the evening. This was the Pearl Awards’ most high profile outing since its inception four years ago by its charismatic founder, William Ong.

Read the full report.

 

The Times newspaper reports that Chinese ambassy in London has critized Channel 4’s programme about child trafficking in China. It has been in touch with the broadcasting regulator Ofcom and is expected to write to Channel 4’s board. The report also says Chinese ambassy is considering seeking an injunction to prevent the programme being shown on Channel 4. Zhao Shangsen, press counsellor to the embassy, wrote to the programme makers saying: “The programme is deeply flawed, ignorant and simplistic.” The ambassy is also said being angry that it is not given an advance screening and right of reply of the programme.

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In this week’s Crossing Continents on BBC Radio 4, Marijke van der Meer of Radio Netherlands Worldwide interviews several young adults from China who were born at the time (early 80’s) when China’s one-child policy became strict. Now in their 20s, they express their views on family, sibling, career, marriage, children, and happiness.

BBC’s Crossing Continents page and link to the audio replay.

 

Edinburgh Cavalcade 07 Chinese Community photos (1) (2)

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2008 Beijing Olympics mascots

If you want to contribute photos, please send them to uk@linkchines.enet

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A Chinese community float, dragon dancers, lion dancers, waist drum dancers and Beijing Olympics mascots joined Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade on Sunday. The 2008 Beijing Olympics-themed float was organised by Edinburgh Chinese community. Many Chinese students from several higher education institutes in Edinburgh were also in the parade. This is the second year that Edinburgh Chinese community participated in the Festival Cavalcade.

Some videos posted on YouTube:

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BBC Radio 4’s Crossing Continent programme reports the social problems many new Chinese migrants are facing in Italy. Influx of Chinese migrants in recent years to some of the Italian cities has helped to recover the local economy. However since they become more and more visible, there are tension between the migrants and local people and authority.

By Rosie Goldsmith

In cities across Italy tension between the Chinese and Italians is high. The rapid influx of Chinese migrant workers and their dramatic impact on the labour market have caught Italy off guard - particularly in the northern industrial heartland.

More on BBC website.

 

BBC Radio 4 is to broadcast China Girl, on Monday 16 July 2007. Emily Buchanan presents the first of two programmes following the progress of British families trying to adopt a child from a Chinese orphanage.

China Girl on BBC Radio 4