The Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds

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Learning Chinese opens up your world, challenges your mind, and above all, it's fun! Explore our website for information on our range of courses and Chinese proficiency exams.

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Our events programme introduces you to China's rich cultural heritage as well as its vibrant modern culture. Whether your interest in China is for business or pleasure, there's something for you!

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Understand Chinese consumers and business practices through expert insight from guest speakers and academics. View business-related events, courses, and research.

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Harrogate Grammar School China Day

The annual ‘China Day’ for year 7 students at Harrogate Grammar School marks the end of another successful year of Mandarin education at our Confucius Classroom.

利兹商务孔子学院举办汉语教师培训

当地时间2018年6月9日，英国利兹大学商务孔子学院举办了 “第五届汉语教师培训讲座”，吸引了来自利兹、约克、哈罗盖特、利物浦等城市，包括各地区华人学校、华人社区学校、中文学校等汉语教学机构及各大院校的60余名汉语教师学者汇聚一堂。培训邀请英国普通话教育专家、牛津太古汉语中心项目主任韦乐（Chris Webster）进行专题讲座。

The Business Confucius Institute ran a teacher training event for local Mandarin teachers on Saturday 9 June with trainer Chris Webster. The session was attended by teachers from around the region, including teams from community schools in Leeds and York.

Meet the Author: Linda Yueh

Five years after her book 'China’s Growth' was published, economist Linda Yueh spoke at Leeds University Business School about what has changed over the last few years and what to expect in terms of China’s development in the coming decades.

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Legends: Mulan

We will run cultural activities at the Royal Armouries Museum for this action-packed themed weekend, which celebrates the brave young warrior woman who became one of China’s greatest heroines. Find us there on the Saturday.

Freshers Fair 2018

Come and meet our team at the University of Leeds Freshers Fair to find out how our events and activities can enhance your University experience.

China in Africa

A panel of expert speakers consider China’s activities in Africa from a variety of perspectives include industrialisation, agricultural development, security and international relations.

Open Day

Come along to our Open Day to browse our resource library, enjoy cultural activities, and find out more about your Business Confucius Institute.

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Coming up in July

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My experience of learning Chinese: Mischa Wilmers

Mischa Wilmers started learning Chinese as a fun way to meet people in a new city. Just over a year...

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