Welcome to Alba Cathay Chinese SchoolMore school pupils in Edinburgh are to be taught Chinese language and culture as Scotland's first Confucius classroom is officially opened by the Lord Provost George Grubb.
Read more...Chinese Vistas bbc radio 4
To mark the 60th anniversary of the BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures, Professor Jonathan Spence, an expert on Chinese civilisation, delivers four talks from the British Library on aspects of China. The second talk, from Liverpool, examines China's relations with the UK.
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Storyville bbc 4
Four-part series looking at China's largest restaurant explores the strong sense of duty implicit in family relationships in China.
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Wild China bbc 1
Documentary that brings pioneering images that capture the dazzling array of mysterious and wonderful creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes.
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By now all of us will be aware of the dreadful earthquake in Sichuan, China. The death toll is rising all the time, and information from various sources suggests the rescue efforts demand lots of resources in terms of equipments and materials. Of course there will be the longer term re-construction to go through also. For some latest news and photos, see the following links:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7405103.stm
Various people have asked how they might help. The best we can do is perhaps to make some financial contribution to the rescue and recovery efforts. A number of channels have been set up to accept donations. Three are listed below:
1. Via The Chinese Embassy In UK (http://edinburgh.china-consulate.org/chn/xwdt/t434675.htm) using the following two methods:
2. Some UK charity organisations have set up dedicated earthquake appeals, eg: www.RedCross.org.uk/quakeappeal (China Earthquake Relief)
3. Some individuals have established calls for donation through which you may give securely, eg: http://www.justgiving.com/rbsjames(Help Children in Sichuan Earthquake)
Every bit of help is appreciated. Thanks for your kind considerations.
venue:RMC Hall, Primary school, St.George's School for Girls, Garscube Terrace, Edinburgh EH12.
time: 10th May, 11.30-12.30, guests and candidates are welcome to the calligraphy and book displays. The competition will start at 12.45 and finish at 3pm (approximately).
Here is the link to download the Power Point Sample.
