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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.

Events

BCI Library Hours

Drop in at our office to study, browse our books or just to chat with a member of staff.

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Chinese Evening Courses (2024-25 term 3)

This 10-week term runs from the week beginning 5th May to the week beginning 7th or 14th July 2025. Visit our Evening Course pages for full details.

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Celebrate United Nations Chinese Language Day 2025 with a chance to experience a Mock Multilingual Conference!

Celebrate United Nations Chinese Language Day 2025 with a chance to experience a Mock Multilingual Conference! In celebration of United...

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News

Chinese Language, Culture and Business Secrets : Insightful Guest Lecture at the Leeds Business Confucius Institute

On Tuesday, 29th April, attendees joined an amazing online guest lecture Chinese Language, Culture and Business Secrets. The event featured...

Confucius Institute Staff Win Big at Prestigious Leeds University Staff Awards

Leeds, UK — The Leeds University Business School (LUBS) Partnership Awards 2025 took place last night, with staff members from...

"Meet the Author" with Glen Loveland - HR Expert with experience at Disney China, Pearson and CGTN!

On Thursday, March 20th, the Leeds Business Confucius Institute hosted an insightful and engaging virtual "Meet the Author" session with...

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Posts

Bridging Business and Language: A Leeds Entrepreneur’s 18 Days in China

      My Mandarin Immersion: 18 Days in China by Geoffrey Blyth  As the founder of Synectics Medical, a distribution company that imports medical devices...

How I will celebrate the Year of the Snake by Jun Yi

An image of me Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is the most important festival for Chinese people around the world. Celebrations...

Why is Chinese New Year so important? by Ye Jing

Hey everyone! As we gear up for Chinese  Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival (春节 Chūn Jié), I thought it would be fun to share a...

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