The Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds
We promote the understanding of Chinese language and culture in the UK, with a business focus on helping companies to communicate with Chinese customers more effectively.
Lessons from Laozi: managing anxiety amidst a pandemic
Lao Zi was the founder of the philosophy known as Daoism. In this talk from Manchester Confucius Institute, Manuel Parreno examines Laozi's Dao as it relates to human beings, the current global pandemic, and Laozi’s understanding of how we can harness greater inner peace in our life.
Introducing our 2020 Chinese Bridge candidate
Leeds Chinese Bridge candidate Rebecca Mingotti Landriani tells us about her Mandarin learning background and goals for the competition.
New Business Chinese competition to launch in 2020
Are you interested in using your Mandarin for business purposes after you graduate? This Business Chinese competition organised by SOAS provides access to networking opportunities, internships and more. If you are interested in taking part please get in touch with us by 13 March 2020.
Harrogate Grammar School Chinese New Year Extravaganza
Business Confucius Institute Confucius Classroom, Harrogate Grammar School, celebrated Chinese New Year with an event for students and parents on 6 February 2020.
Chinese New Year rang in with festivities at Leeds Town Hall
On Thursday 30 January students and Leeds residents gathered at Leeds Town Hall to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Rat with a spectacular variety show organised by the CSSA and supported by the BCI.
Resources for studying Chinese at home
Language learning is well-suited to self-study as well as being a reason to reach out and connect with others online to practice....
Historical talks and exhibitions in Leeds
As we look forward to welcoming author Barclay Price on Wednesday 20 March to tell us all about the history...
China in Africa: meet the speakers
Our China in Africa event on 26 September will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the China-Africa relationship from...
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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