ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: Manchester's Changing Chinese Community
Dates: | 1 October 2024 |
Times: | 17:00 - 18:30 |
What is it: | Talk |
Organiser: | Manchester China Institute |
Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
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Join our in-person roundtable discussion with leaders of the local Manchester Chinese community.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Karen Wang - Deputy Director of the Confucius Institute
Lisa Yam - President of the Federation of Chinese Associations of Manchester
Gerry Yeung - Former High Sherrif of Greater Manchester
Dr Shengke Zhi - Bowdon Ward Councillor, Trafford Council
Prof Peter Gries (Moderator) - Manchester China Institute Director
EVENT FORMAT: The event will start with a short introduction of the speakers, a discussion among them and will conclude with a Q&A from the audience.
PARTICIPANTS: We warmly encourage everyone to join this event, whether you are a student, academic, policy-maker, member of the Manchester-based Chinese community, or simply interested in the topic.
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS:
The Manchester China Institute (MCI) promotes multidisciplinary research, teaching and programming with impact beyond academia, seeking to remedy class, racial, gender, and other inequalities, and to improve mutual understanding in UK-China relations. The MCI is based at the University of Manchester.
Venue accessibility: Please note that you must use the stairs to access the venue. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this.
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Portico Library
57 Mosley Street
Manchester