Chinese history

Huang Xuelei discusses her new book, Scents of China: A Modern History of Smell

Huang Xuelei, a senior lecturer of China Studies at Edinburgh University, recently published the book Scents of China: A Modern…

1 month ago

The British man who helped the Communists fight Japan

David Law, Academic Director of Global Partnerships at Keele University, shares a touching story of commitment, courage and cross-cultural romance…

6 months ago

Doing Business in China’s Hidden Century

A new exhibition at the British Museum encompasses China's transformation as it suffered through two Opium Wars, the colonial occupation…

10 months ago

In conversation with Schroders Investment Management

In the lead-up to two events in Beijing and Shanghai celebrating the 50th anniversary of UK-China ambassadorial relations, FOCUS speaks…

1 year ago

In Conversation with Jaguar Land Rover

In the lead-up to two events in Beijing and Shanghai celebrating the 50th anniversary of UK-China ambassadorial relations, FOCUS speaks…

1 year ago

The best China fiction novels of 2022

As a challenging year in China draws to a close, Paul french rounds up some of the year's best Chinese…

1 year ago

Is the British Library’s ‘Chinese and British’ exhibition worth seeing?

A free exhibition at the British Library, supported by Blick Rothenberg, explores the active role Chinese communities have played in…

1 year ago

How China saved the treasures of the Forbidden City during WW2

A new book by former BBC correspondent and novelist Adam Brookes describes the daring rescue of ancient treasures from the…

2 years ago

Why you should see ex-China businessman Mark Kitto’s one man play

Mark Kitto was one of the most well-known foreigners in China for much of the 1990s and 2000s, as founder…

2 years ago

How understanding Chinese history can help your business in China

Britain’s trade with China during the Qing dynasty and the UK’s current obsession with Huawei may have more in common…

2 years ago