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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
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.
BCI Short Video Competition - over £2500 in prizes to be won!!!...
The BCI is excited to launch a short video competition open to students, staff, alumni, and members of our wider...
News
The Seventh International Academic Symposium on Dialogue between Language Teaching and the Arts Co-hosted by the BCI
On July 7–8, 2025, the Seventh International Academic Symposium on Dialogue between Language Teaching and the Arts was successfully held at SOAS...
Leeds University Welcomes Three Local Schools for Mandarin Excellence Programme
Celebrating Chinese Language and Culture: Mandarin Excellence Programme Intensive Study Day at the University of Leeds On Monday, 16th June,...
A Tale of Two Appetites: How Chinese and Western Eaters See Food Differently
What do our food choices reveal about the cultures we come from? In a thought-provoking guest lecture hosted by...
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Maya's Winning Chinese Bridge Story!
I am delighted that I was afforded the opportunity to participate in the Chinese Bridge competition （漢語橋比賽）, and was proud to receive the "Most Creative...
Polly's Chinese Bridge 2025 Experience
I am so grateful I had the opportunity to take part in this year’s Chinese Bridge Speaking Competition 汉语桥比赛. The competition was comprised of three...
Harry's Chinese Bridge 2025 Winning Experience!
Blending Corporate with Culture: Speaking the Language of Business If there are two things I’m passionate about in life, it’s coffee and a good deal....