If there is no understanding, there is no trust

If there is no trust, there is no harmony

If there is no harmony, there is no peace¡±

 ~Dr Lee Kai Hung~

It is with deep sadness that we have learnt about the passing of Dr Lee Kai Hung CBE DL, a close friend, wise advisor and Honorary Graduate of The University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. Dr Lee was an extraordinary person who strongly believed in the transformative power of friendship. His quiet determination and personal values focused on strengthening trust and understanding across cultures.

Dr Lee played a critical role in shaping two of the University¡¯s most significant cultural and educational institutions ¨C Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Museum¡¯s Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture Gallery and the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute - hubs of connection and understanding on both local and global levels. His generosity and vision brought to life spaces that celebrate dialogue, curiosity and the rich stories that connect people.

What he created and inspired here has touched many hearts and will continue to elevate the experiences of students, staff and communities. His enduring legacy will spark ideas, build trust and encourage compassion for generations to come.

A member of the Langworthy Circle of Benefactors, Dr Lee was recognised as one of the University¡¯s most visionary supporters. His unwavering values and remarkable generosity have left a lasting impact on the University, the city of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and beyond. His philanthropy shaped the University¡¯s identity, strengthened the community and created new student experiences. 

Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, said:

¡°Dr Lee¡¯s vision left an enduring impact on The University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, the city and the wider community. He understood the unique power of education, culture and dialogue to bring people together with peace and empathy. We will honour his life and his values through the work of the Dr Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture Gallery and the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute ¨C institutions that foster understanding between the UK and China, deepen connection between people and enrich students¡¯ experiences. We are profoundly grateful for Dr Lee¡¯s friendship and we will remember him with deep respect for his ambition for a more harmonious and inclusive world.¡±

On behalf of the entire University community, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Dr Lee¡¯s family and friends, and our lasting gratitude for Dr Lee¡¯s friendship and partnership.

To combat such hate crimes, researchers at the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute (MCI) have been exploring racial stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination directed towards Chinese people.

In a 2021 article for Asian Survey, ¡°¡±, MCI Director Peter Gries and his Czech colleague Richard Turcs¨¢nyi drew on theories of prejudice and ideology to explore whether increasingly negative attitudes toward Chinese government policies during COVID prejudiced European views of local Chinese students, tourists, and communities. They found substantial evidence of a spillover effect, an effect which was stronger among conservative Europeans than among progressive Europeans more motivated to avoid prejudice. Peter discusses this research in .

Years of hard work by Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute postdoctoral researchers have more recently paid dividends, with three publications in top psychology and China studies journals in 2024-25.

In a 2024 British Journal of Social Psychology article, ¡°¡±, former MCI postdoc Bruce Bao and Peter Gries use AI and Big Data to explore how stereotypes about Asian and Black men and women are naturally expressed in real life. They found that Asian men (but not women) are stereotyped as less masculine and less moral/trustworthy than Black men. These emasculating stereotypes about Asian men (as low in physical strength) may have encouraged anger and opportunistic aggression against them during COVID. Bruce and Peter discuss their research on intersectional race-gender stereotypes .

In a 2025 British Journal of Social Psychology article, ¡°¡±, former MCI postdocs Cong Peng and Paton Yam and MCI Director Gries explored how its reliance upon White subjects biases existing research on racial stereotypes in social psychology. Combining insights from the Stereotype Content Model and Gendered-race Theory, they found both similarities and differences in how racial groups perceive each other. Asians were consistently seen as more competent but less athletic, while Blacks were seen as more athletic but less competent. Whites fell between these poles. But each group differed in viewing their own race as warmer than other races, suggesting ingroup favouritism. This research demonstrates that diverse racial samples are needed for a less Eurocentric and more accurate understanding of racial stereotypes.

Cong later wrote about the research:
 

Finally and most recently, in a 2025 China Quarterly research report, ¡°¡±, Bruce Bao & Peter Gries, again using AI and Big Data, explored the nature of attitudinal bias about Chinese people in the Anglophone world today. They found relative semantic associations between Chinese people and (1) cognitive stereotypes of low warmth (less moral/trustworthy and less sociable/friendly) and somewhat low competence (less assertive/dominant but equally capable/ intelligent); (2) affective prejudice of contempt (vs admiration); and (3) behavioural discrimination of active/passive harm (vs help/cooperation). These findings provide a social psychological framework for practitioners and policymakers to reduce anti-Chinese bias and hate crimes in the real world.

MCI advances research excellence in China studies across the Humanities at UoM. Impact and equality are central to . To foster socially responsible research with impact beyond academia, MCI champions knowledge production and exchange. And MCI seeks to create a more equal world, incubating research on racial, gender, economic, and other inequalities both within China and between China and the world.

In his address, Professor Ivison reflected on the breadth of impact across the University: 

The award-winning was established in 2021 by the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute (MCI) in partnership with the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Forum. With nearly 9,000 Chinese students currently studying on campus, it seeks to enhance the student experience by fostering meaningful connections between home and international students.

Recognising the social and cultural separation that can exist between student groups, the programme promotes cross-cultural understanding through intercultural events, wellbeing sessions, and community engagement initiatives. In doing so, it addresses broader issues of cultural, racial, and political divides, contributing significantly to the University¡¯s strategic goals around inclusion and global engagement.

The success of the Student Friendship Programme is a credit to the dedication of its organising team: Lorelei Baciu, Yannan Yu, Nasira Asghar, Jake Ruding, Sol Stappard, Halia Zhang, Prof. Peter Gries, and Yunyang Xia, who collaborate to constantly improve the scheme and deliver high-quality events for our students.

The ceremony was live streamed on YouTube, and you can watch the full event online. Our team¡¯s recognition can be viewed between 01:06:50 and 01:08:10 of the . Similarly, a full list of all the winners and highly commended entrants is available on the .

The article, published in The History of the Family, employs an oral history methodology to examine how the pandemic affected caterers¡¯ businesses and personal lives.

Drawing from rich first-hand narratives, Dr Zhou argues that British Chinese caterers faced a dual crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic: 

1. Economic,
2. Operational (shifting to takeaway and online services due to lockdown restrictions).

They also suffered emotional distress stemming from a surge in anti-Chinese racism. In response to COVID-19 restrictions and rising operational costs, Chinese caterers demonstrated resilience by utilising transnational ties and by raising food prices. The oral histories captured their frustration with the government¡¯s handling of the pandemic, underscoring the broader inequalities experienced by ethnic minorities during the pandemic.

Dr Zhou's longstanding interest in British Chinese history underpins her research. She holds a PhD in Contemporary British History from King¡¯s College London, with a dissertation focused on how Chinese migrant women shaped the British Chinese community through their migration, labour, caregiving and community engagement in post-war Britain. Her current research at MCI continues this trajectory, examining the interplay between state intervention, municipal politics and Chinese grassroots activism in 1980s Britain.

The COVID-19 pandemic broke out during Sha¡¯s final doctoral year, triggering a global surge in anti-Chinese hostility. Witnessing this unfold in real time made Dr Zhou feel a strong sense of responsibility towards documenting Chinese voices and experiences. She went on to volunteer for the Life in the Time of Corona project initiated by the Ming Ai Institute in 2020-21. In 2022, drawing on interviews of this project, Sha presented a paper on the experiences of Chinese caterers in Britain at the International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas conference, which inspired the current article. Dr Zhou¡¯s overarching aim is to demonstrate that contemporary racial prejudices are not isolated phenomena but connected to long-standing narratives and stereotypes that have evolved over time.

The study employs a qualitative approach, combining oral history interviews with analysis of government reports and media coverage. This methodology enabled Dr Zhou to explore how Chinese caterers experienced the pandemic not only as a public health and economic crisis, but also as a racialised event. Integrating personal narratives with documentary sources offered a multidimensional understanding of how racialised assumptions shape responses to crisis in Britain. Ultimately, the article highlights the urgency of documenting everyday pandemic experiences and challenges the notion that anti-Chinese racism is an isolated incident.

Explore the oral history project: . Launched by the Ming-Ai Institute in London, it features 50 interviews with members of the British Chinese community across gender, region, generation, and occupation.

Now on display in the AMBS foyer, the exhibition showcases 30 outstanding photographs, each accompanied by bilingual short stories that provide personal context and cultural depth, centred around this year¡¯s theme: The Spirit of Sports.

The competition attracted several hundred smartphone entries from residents of both the UK and China. The finalists and winners were selected by a judging panel comprised of:

• Rory Underwood ¨C England Rugby Union legend (& British-Malay/Chinese).
• Xiaolu Guo ¨C Award-winning British-Chinese author and filmmaker.
• Prof Michael Wood ¨C Historian, broadcaster, and University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Professor.
• Krizia Li, MBA ¨C Fonder & CEO at Vermillion: Asian art + design.
• Dr Zhang Hai ¨C Research Director, Center for Visual Anthropology, Yunnan University.

The winning photos were unveiled at the launch event by MCI Research Director, Dr Xiaobing Wang, and Creative Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Director, Dr John McAuliffe. The awards went to:

• UK Winner (?500): Stephanie Cahill with ¡®Running for Yia Yia¡¯
• China Winner (?500): Liu Xiaoguang ÁõС¹â with ¡®The Ceremony of Crossing the River¡¯
• UK Runners-up (?200/each): Edyta Rice with ¡®The Ascent of Determination¡¯ and John Gorman with ¡®Martin Perry ¨C Para Team GB¡¯
• China Runners-up (?200/each): Wu ZhouÎâ× with ¡®Joyful Ice-Skating Rink¡¯ and Zhang LijunÕÅÀû¾ü with ¡®Village Volleyball Tournament¡¯

Stephanie Cahill, the UK winner, attended the event in person and shared what the award meant to her and her daughters, who are featured in her winning photograph. Also, Liu Xiaoguang, the China winner, sent a heartfelt video message to express his gratitude.

MCI Director, Peter Gries, who has been involved in the competition since its inception seven years ago, noted:

The exhibition is open to visitors at AMBS until 1 June. It encourages people to vote for their favourite photo, either in-person or online. The photo receiving the highest number of votes will receive a special prize as part of our People¡¯s Choice Award. 

enabled Lorelei and Jennie to conduct fieldwork in China during the Summer of 2024, investigating the experiences of Chinese alumni and the lasting impact of their UoM student years. Both researchers are UoM alumni themselves: Lorelei, now the Engagement and External Relations Administrator at MCI, holds a First-Class BA in Social Sciences (Politics and Sociology), while Jennie, former Â鶹Æƽâ°æ-China Friendship Programme Lead (MCFP), has an MA in Educational Leadership with Distinction.

Together, they conducted in-person bilingual semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with UoM Chinese alumni from Beijing, Shanghai, Changsha, and Xi¡¯an. These in-depth qualitative conversations traced the impact of the UoM student journey, from enrolment through graduation and into the current lives of the alumni. 

Those interviewed varied in gender, degree subject, study level, graduation year, occupation, and location to increase representation across the Chinese alumni population. They also belonged to five UoM schools, and were mainly Master's and PhD graduates, reflecting typical Chinese study patterns in the UK. Graduation years ranged from 2015 to 2023, covering participants at different career stages, working across higher education, business management, arts and culture, sales, engineering, and hi-tech research.

Several key insights emerged regarding the alumni¡¯s academic journeys, personal growth, career trajectories, and suggestions for institutional improvement (detailed ). Most participants were initially drawn to UoM for its global prestige and cultural ties to the UK. While they praised the academic quality and supportive teaching staff, many noted unmet expectations around cultural integration. The high concentration of Chinese students often led to self-segregation and missed opportunities to build meaningful relationships with local and international peers. 

One MA graduate in Intercultural Communications (2022-23), now an IELTS English Teacher in Xi¡¯an shared: 

Despite these challenges, many developed valuable life skills and a greater sense of independence while at UoM, prompting shifts in their identity, worldview, and values. Participants felt empowered to express themselves more freely, challenging traditional Chinese norms and supporting new social causes. These experiences left lasting impressions, even as they returned to China (often due to immigration barriers and familial obligations). 

Several struggled to reconcile their more globalised perspectives with the expectations back home, particularly around gender roles, life milestones, and workplace behaviours. One PhD graduate in Engineering (2017-20), now Associate Professor at Central South University, noted:

Participants also offered constructive feedback for the University, calling for stronger intercultural engagement, career development tailored to international students, and deeper academic mentorship. One MSc graduate in Communication Engineering (2016-17), now working for Ericsson Beijing as a RF Verification Engineer shared: 

Beyond the classroom, participants recommended expanding initiatives like language-buddy schemes and more proactive use of Chinese social media. Their voices highlight both the transformative potential of a UoM education and the gaps still needing to be bridged for a truly inclusive student experience.

Beyond his outstanding rugby career, recognised with an MBE in 1992, Underwood also served 18 years in the Royal Air Force, achieving the rank of Flight Lieutenant and logging over 3,000 flying hours as a pilot. His diverse experiences and international background make him a valuable addition to the competition¡¯s panel.

Joining Rory Underwood on the judging panel are:

• Xiaolu Guo - Award-winning British-Chinese author and filmmaker. 
• Prof Michael Wood - Historian, Broadcaster, and Public History Professor at The University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. 
• Krizia Li - Founder & CEO at Vermillion: Asian art + design, Hong Kong. 
• Dr Zhang Hai - Director of the Research Centre for Visual Anthropology, School of Ethnology and Sociology, Yunnan University, China. 

Together, the five judges will evaluate submissions capturing ¡°The Spirit of Sports,¡± selecting first the top 30 finalists and then the winners. The competition invites participants from across the UK and China to submit a smartphone photo that embodies this theme, accompanied by a short title and caption, for a chance to win exciting cash prizes of up to ?500 and be featured in a Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and China-based exhibitions.

By exploring this theme, we hope that Chinese and British viewers of the photographs can see the world through each other¡¯s eyes, fostering empathy and reducing prejudice. 

Submissions must be sent to us via email at competitions.mci@manchester.ac.uk  by Tuesday, 1 April 2025 and no professional photography skills are required.

The was launched by and  in 2019. 

2025 marks the seventh annual contest, which is supported by the  (SALC) of The University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and the , as well as Yunnan University, Henan Technology University, and a wide range of partners both in the UK and China.

Inclusion and intercultural understanding are at the heart of our initiative. connects British, Chinese, and other international students on campus, creating opportunities for meaningful interactions and long-lasting friendships. Activities include exploring Â鶹Æƽâ°æ¡¯s heritage sites, celebrating cultural festivals, sharing traditional cuisine, trying out new sports and other community-building initiatives.

Through these experiences, students gain valuable insights into each other¡¯s cultures, fostering mutual understanding and a welcoming campus environment for all. A common stereotype about Chinese people in the Anglophone world is that they are smart but standoffish. In this view, they neither need nor deserve help. This attitude can lead to both passive neglect and the active exclusion of Chinese communities. 

MCI therefore works hard to create spaces where our Chinese students feel included. This is particularly important at a time when global tensions have led to an increase in anti-Asian prejudice and anti-Western sentiment, reinforcing the need for open dialogue and constructive intercultural interactions.

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted from over 130 entries submitted for the awards. The winners and highly commended entries will be announced at the Making a Difference Awards final on Thursday, 8 May, in Whitworth Hall. The event will be hosted by UoM President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison and UoM Chancellor Nazir Afzal, and will be  on YouTube starting at 6pm.  A full list of all the shortlisted entrants is available on the .

MCI¡¯s Lorelei Baciu, who has coordinated the scheme for three consecutive years, said

Participants in the programme have shared their positive experiences. One British undergraduate student described it as:

Similarly, a Chinese postgraduate student reflected:

The 2025 Friendship Programme organising team consists of Lorelei Baciu, Yannan Yu, Nasira Asghar, Peter Gries, Jake Ruding, Sol Stappard, Halia Zhang, and Yunyang Xia.

The diplomats stayed at the Didsbury House Hotel, where they engaged in three private group discussions. A fourth was held on campus at the in the Lee Kai Hung building.

Professor of Politics, Peter Gries, founding Director of the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute (MCI), started the Dialogue in 2019 with an eye towards fostering mutual trust in UK-China relations. He said:

The retreat also included a public lunch on campus for Â鶹Æƽâ°æ students to meet with the diplomats. President Duncan Ivison attended and was the first to speak. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ boasts nearly 9,000 Chinese students, and President Ivison pointed to the as an example of the work the University does to support the student experience in general, and for Chinese students in particular.

Other speakers at the lunch with students included Tang Rui, the Chinese Consul General to Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, Ben Leibowitz representing the FCDO delegation, and Jiang Zhouteng representing the Chinese Embassy.

After the lunch, BA English Literature and Chinese student, Julia Zelazo, said: 

Similarly, Vivian Wang, who recently graduated from UoM with an MA in International Education added: 

Â鶹Æƽâ°æ is the first British university to set social responsibility as a core goal. Demonstrating this commitment, Nalin Thakkar, UoM Vice-President for Social Responsibility; Fiona Devine, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities; Claire Alexander, Head of the School of Social Sciences, and Richard Cotton, Director of International Development, also attended the lunch.

Dr Sha Zhou received her BA and MA in English Language and Literature in China, and a MRes in Historical Research at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London.

She then obtained a PhD in Contemporary British History from King¡¯s College London in 2021, with a thesis on the migration of ethnic Chinese women to post-war Britain. 

Most recently, she worked at the School of International Studies/Academy of Overseas Chinese Studies at Jinan University. 

Sha¡¯s research at MCI will look at grassroots Chinese activism in twentieth-century urban Britain.

has partnered with the Humanities Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility to fund , Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Medical Sociology and Social Gerontology in the to lead a project on civic engagement with local Chinese communities.

Greater Â鶹Æƽâ°æ is home to one of the largest Chinese communities in the UK. The project will focus on older Chinese adults and Hong Kong migrants who have recently come to the UK.

The project will support various social and cultural activities aimed at understanding the challenges and barriers related to life adjustment to migration and maintaining family ties and care relations across borders. It will add much-needed evidence to the literature on ageing, care, and transnational migration by focusing on the Chinese diaspora in Greater Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. 

The project will bring together leading scholars from the University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ specialising in ageing, health, well-being, digital technology, and China to establish a strong civic network with local Chinese communities, NGOs, community organisations, and local authorities in Greater Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. The civic engagement activities will make a positive difference to local Chinese communities in Greater Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and beyond.

Dr Nan Zhang and her colleagues aim to develop a review paper on ageing, transnational care and digital technology, as well as a major grant proposal in this area. The researchers will organise public lectures on ageing, family, and filial piety in Chinese society, coinciding with traditional Chinese festivals throughout 2024/2025. 

Inspired by the MCI¡¯s successful , they will also launch an amateur photo competition featuring ageing, care and filial piety among Chinese families in Greater Â鶹Æƽâ°æ.

She has extensive experience in HE, including in research and partnership development, stakeholder engagement, budgeting and events management. Before joining MCI, Yannan worked at the Institute of Education (IOE) at UCL for over five years. 

As a Research Centre Manager, she worked alongside the Centre Director to set up a Centre for Teacher and Early Years Education. This research centre was founded through a philanthropic donation and worked to contribute to the improving of the quality of early years education in China through research collaboration between IOE and partner universities in China.

During her time at UCL, Yannan was seconded to the IOE Research Development as the Research Development Manager. She contributed significantly to the institution¡¯s five-year Research Strategy Delivery Plan to grow its research impact. 

To widen her experience, Yannan also worked at IOE Marketing and Communications as the Faculty Events Manager, running flagship recruitment events across PGT/PGR, UG and Initial Teacher Education and public facing events.

Prior to UCL, Yannan worked at London South Bank University¡¯s Confucius Institute for nearly nine years. She held senior positions including Deputy Director, in developing, communicating and implementing the Institute¡¯s strategy. Before coming to London, Yannan served as a lecturer in Business English at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.

The votes have been counted. The People¡¯s Choice Award winners of the 2024 UK-China Photography Competition are Chih-Yu Chuang¡¯s photo ¡®My Morning Ritual of the Day¡¯, and Muhammad Sajeer Parambath¡¯s entry ¡®Brewing Bonds: Jing¡¯s Overflowing Coffee¡¯. Each winner claims a prize of ?100 in cash.

Coincidentally, both images focused on the theme of food and drink. 

Chuang commented of the winning photo: 

¡°Starting my day means embarking on a daily breakfast adventure, a joy I find even when travelling.¡± 

And Muhammed said of his image: 

¡°Jing¡¯s morning ritual of crafting coffee for his colleagues brims with warmth and care, fostering heartwarming moments and laughter among the group.¡±

Run by the (MCI) and at The University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, the theme of this year¡¯s competition was 'Daily Rituals¡¯. The top 30 finalists and winning photos were shortlisted out of hundreds of submissions received from China and the UK.

Each entry demonstrated how a thoughtful photograph can transcend cultural and linguistic divides, reveal our common humanity, and enhance mutual understanding between China and the UK. The votes were registered in person at this year¡¯s Photo Exhibition at Alliance Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Business School, at the , and online via Google and WeChat.

MCI Director, , said: 

It will explore the birth of modern Sino-African relations, when the Qing Chinese government agreed to a deal with Britain to transport some sixty-thousand Chinese workers to labour in gold mines in South Africa¡¯s Transvaal colony between 1903-1910.

Through multilingual archival work, Nick will examine how this contested transimperial venture functioned to introduce and shape conceptions of Africa and its peoples in China¡ªand how these conceptions influenced the emergence of Chinese modernity. 

In this way, the project hopes to offer a ground-breaking contribution to understudied histories of the globally significant present-day relationship between China and the African continent.

The Early Career Fellowship is a highly competitive research grant awarded annually by the Leverhulme Trust to support the work of early career scholars. 

The award supports 36 months of full-time research and includes funding for research expenses. The research will be undertaken at Durham University under the mentorship of Dr. Chris Courtney. But Nick will remain a Scholar in Residence at MCI.

Nicholas McGee has been involved with the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute since 2019, and has most recently been working as a Lecturer in Chinese History at Durham University. His work explores questions of migration, nationality, and empire in 18th, 19th and 20th-century China. He is currently developing a book manuscript on the origins of the modern relationship between the Chinese state and the Chinese diaspora.

Aoife¡¯s thesis, titled ¡°Translating K¨­minka: Shaping Narratives of Japanese Rule in Taiwan Through Translation Post-1975¡±, explores how literary translators have engaged with historical, political and cultural narratives of Japanese colonial rule in Taiwan (1895-1945). It focuses on the translation history of a corpus of Japanese-language texts written by Taiwanese women during the final decade of colonial rule, arguing that their translations contain commentary on linguistic politics in colonial society, as well as Taiwanese femininity and its history. This research demonstrates the importance of considering the linguistic legacies of the Japanese colonial project after the end of empire, showing how works written in its throes possess a cultural influence beyond 1945.

The thesis was assessed by a panel of three academic judges, who commended it as ¡®a courageous, incisive and beautifully written study of short texts produced by hitherto little-known women writers during the Japanese occupation 1934-1945. [Cantrill¡¯s] analysis offers a sensitive and nuanced approach to a topic that continues to generate strident nationalist and patriotic passions.¡¯ In addition, they noted that the thesis¡¯ ¡®conceptual reach will make it an exciting intervention in debates about the place of text and translation in mediating the political relationships between Taiwan, Japan and the PRC¡¯. The award was made at the BACS annual conference held at King¡¯s College London on 7-8 September 2023.

As a research associate at the MCI, Aoife is working on a postdoctoral project looking at the cultural politics of textile production in Japanese-occupied areas of China from 1931 onwards. In addition, for the academic year 2023-24 Aoife is a lecturer in Chinese Studies at the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ.

Before joining the Institute, she worked as a General Manager for Northeast Asia at eComplete, an eCommerce agency that helps brands expand internationally. Before that, Charlotte led various initiatives at the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Airports Group (MAG). Her work cemented MAG¡¯s role as the Gateway of the North as MAG was going through a ?1bn transformation, including expanding its links with Asia.

Charlotte joins MCI as students return to campus for the new academic year. It is a busy time with the Institute preparing research talks and webinars on China studies, as well as growing its two signature programmes, the and the .

Prof. Peter Gries, MCI Director, said:

Dr. Charlotte Shi, MCI Institute Manager, said:

The category received a record 20,000 votes, registered in person at this year¡¯s Photo Exhibition at Alliance Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Business School, at the University¡¯s Community Festival, and online via Google and WeChat.

Huang Bingyao¡¯s entry depicts his grandfather as the main character of his picture, sitting outside with a bowler hat on his head and the family treasure, the Yunnan hookah, in his hands. Commenting on his submission, the photographer said:

MCI Director, , said:

, Head of the School of Arts, Languages, and Culture at the University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, added:

The retreat involved formal sit-down discussions of topics including the sources of trust and mistrust in U.S.-China relations, and confidence building and other measures to improve U.S.-China Relations. It also included informal activities for the diplomats, including hiking in Torrey Pines Reserve along the Pacific coast, and attending a Padres (San Diego) vs Cubs (Chicago) baseball game, which the Padres won. These activities gave the Chinese and American diplomats ample opportunity to get to know one another better, and further discuss bilateral issues.

Professor Peter Gries established the US-China Young Diplomats Dialogue in 2007 to generate mutual trust and improve U.S.-China relations, and cohosts it annually with Fudan University Professor WU Xinbo. It does this by creating an informal retreat-like atmosphere in which participating diplomats can establish personal relationships while frankly exchanging their views on bilateral relations. 

The 13th Dialogue was held in La Jolla, California, generously and expertly hosted by the 21st Century China Center at the University of California at San Diego. 

The participating American diplomats were Nick Snyder, Gareth Collins, Kim Fassler, Eric Bigelow, Paul Prokop, Emily Abraham, and Ashley Wood. The Chinese diplomats were LI Xiang (ÀîÏë), WEN Zhirong (ÎÂÖ¾ÈÙ), HA Lisi (¹þÀö˼), and PENG Yutian (ÅíÓîÌï), all from the Chinese Embassy in Washington, and ZHU Shaoding (ÖìÉض¦), KANG Ning (¿µÄþ), ZHANG Jingcheng (Õž°îñ), and HOU Jieying (ºî½àÓ¨) from the Chinese Consulates in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles respectively.

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The (MCI), in partnership with , launched the exhibition on Wednesday 3 May in recognition of the entries from the .

Displayed throughout the entrance at AMBS is a collection of the top 30 entries, accompanied by the bilingual short stories all focused on the theme of ¡®family treasures.¡¯

The competition welcomed several hundred smartphone entries from residents of both the UK and China. The finalists and winners were selected by a judging panel comprised of Prof Michael Wood (University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ), Dr Zhang Hai (Yunnan University), Xiaowen Zhu (ESEA Director), and Dr Bingchun Meng (LSE).

The winning photos were unveiled at the launch event by Greater Â鶹Æƽâ°æ High Sheriff, Gerry Yeung, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Museum Director, Esme Ward, Creative Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Director, John McAuliffe, and Head of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, Kate Cambden.

The four main winners announced were:

• UK Winner (?1000): Corina Andrisan with ¡®Art is my Treasure¡¯
• China Winner (?8,888): Zhou Zheng with ¡®Kitchen Mother¡¯
• UK Runner-up (?300): Olivia Parsonage with ¡®Maika¡¯s Ba¡¯s Hat¡¯
• China Runner-up (?2,888): Kaz with ¡®Hair Shave¡¯

Amongst the special guests attending were broadcaster and author, Professor Michael Wood, returning as a judge for the 5th consecutive year, and Dr Zhang Hai, who joined this year¡¯s judging panel for the first time. The two judges expertly read heartfelt bilingual letters sent by the UK and China winners, giving voice to their beautiful stories. Head of the School of Arts, Languages, and Cultures at the University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Thomas Schmidt, and MCI Director, Peter Gries also spoke at the ceremony, with Professor Peter Gries emphasising the heart of the contest:

The exhibition is open to visitors at AMBS until May 31. It encourages people to vote for their favourite photo, either in-person or online. The photo receiving the highest number of votes will receive a ?500 prize alongside the People¡¯s Choice Award accolade. To view the photos and to vote online, visit the link .

The celebration event gathered together contributors, staff and members of the city¡¯s Chinese communities to mark Dr Lee¡¯s formal opening of the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture gallery. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, there were speeches by our President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell, former City of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Deputy Lieutenant Gerry Young (speaking on behalf of Dr Lee) and Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Museum Director Esme Ward. 

The speakers highlighted the importance of empathy in promoting intercultural understanding, especially at a time of rising geopolitical tensions. The assistance and guidance provided by the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute and its director Professor Peter Gries have been crucial. This institution is also funded by Dr Lee.

At a special dinner, guests toasted Dr Lee¡¯s generosity and vision. Dr Lee was presented with a model of the moon gate which greets visitors to the Gallery, and includes Dr Lee¡¯s poignant quote:
 

More about the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Cultural Gallery

Showcasing rarely seen collections, and drawing on powerful personal narratives, this exciting new Gallery explores the rich legacy of the relationship and enduring links between Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and China. It has been informed by the research of our academics and international collaborations, and it offers a nuanced understanding of Chinese culture that includes natural history as well as the humanities.

Outstanding objects include a milu deer or si bu xiang (¡°four not alike¡±), a species rescued from the brink of extinction thanks to international collaboration. And loans from the Whitworth Art Gallery, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Art Gallery and the John Rylands library include beautifully embroidered textiles, exquisitely carved jade artefacts, porcelain vases and an astonishing 20-metre-long scroll. 

The result is a visually stunning experience further enhanced by designers Imagemakers¡® sympathetic colour scheme. The Gallery highlights personal stories of migration, friendships and collaboration to inspire empathy and build understanding.

The MCFP was launched in 2021 by Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute (MCI) and Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Forum (MCF), with support from the University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, aiming to help integrate new Chinese students into campus life, while simultaneously enriching the campus experience for local students. Now in its second edition, the scheme includes 40 UK-based ¡°host¡± students and 60 newly-arrived Chinese students that engage in regular exciting events, seeking to break cultural barriers and develop mutual understanding between British and Chinese students.

Meeting the Lord Mayor was a chance to address the challenges faced by Chinese students across Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, and to spark a larger conversation about further positive Sino-British cultural exchanges. The Lord Mayor was highly receptive to the student¡¯s concerns and proposals, as the MCFP looks to initiate a potential mentorship scheme between MCFP participants and school students across Greater Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. Seeing the programme¡¯s achievements recognised on an administrative level is particularly important at a time when anti-Asian prejudice and discrimination has increased in the UK and around the world.

UoM Politics & Chinese student and Senior Host with the MCFP, Sol Stappard, emphasised the importance of the scheme at the event.

The MCI have appointed Lorelei Baciu, a Politics and Sociology graduate from the University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, with a wide expertise in the public relations and marketing sectors as their new Engagement and External Relations Officer.

Lorelei worked as as intern with the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute in February 2022, where she had the opportunity to coordinate the (MCFP), an integration scheme that brings together Â鶹Æƽâ°æ-based ¡®host¡¯ students and newly-arrived Chinese students, with the aim of fostering intercultural friendships. 

In her new role at the MCI, Lorelei will assist with the organisation and delivery of weekly seminars and research talks as well as continuing to coordinate on the MCFP and other . Lorelei will also focus on expanding MCI¡¯s online presence by further developing its social media accounts and .
 

The is now open, with smartphone owners in the UK or China invited to submit photos on the theme of ¡®family treasures¡¯ by the evening of Wednesday 12 April.

An expert panel of judges will name the winners for the best UK, China, and Under-16 entries, with a special prize for the ¡®People¡¯s Choice¡¯ winner, decided by the public. Winners and runners-up will receive prizes of up to ?1,000 each.

The winning entries will be unveiled at an awards ceremony this summer and showcased alongside shortlisted entries at a dedicated exhibition on the University¡¯s Oxford Road main campus. A selection of the winning images will also be displayed at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Museum, after it was recently reopened following a ?15m redevelopment.

For half a decade, the Competition has been a vital building block in increasing engagement, friendship, and mutual understanding between the UK and China. More than 2,000 entries have been submitted over the years, and in 2022 the ¡®People¡¯s Choice¡¯ category received more than 30,000 votes from across the UK and China.

Professor Peter Gries, Lee Kai Hung Chair and Founding Director of the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ China Institute said: ¡°The visual medium of the photograph can overcome linguistic divides, revealing our common humanity, and promoting mutual understanding in UK-China relations.¡±

¡°The Competition theme this year is ¡®family treasures¡¯, which seeks to capture personal experiences of what it feels like to cherish something associated with family.¡±

¡°Whether it¡¯s an object with special significance, a talent that¡¯s been passed down for generations, or a newly discovered treasure, we¡¯re looking for visual stories that convey the special connections people form within their families.¡±

¡°No matter how small, or what it is, it¡¯s all about what¡¯s treasured in the eye of the beholder ¨C whether they are in Beijing or Birmingham.¡±

Professor Thomas Schmidt, Head of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures at the University, added: ¡°The UK-China photography competition is a true showcase of creativity and an important milestone in the annual creative calendar in the north-west of England.¡±

¡°The launch comes at an exciting time for east and south-east Asian art and culture in Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. It follows the opening of the Chinese Culture Gallery in the recently refurbished Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Museum and the launch of the esea contemporary, an art gallery dedicated to east and south-east Asian art. We¡¯re proud to have Xiaowen Zhu, Director of esea contemporary, as one of this year¡¯s judges.¡±

¡°Entries from the last four editions have been truly exceptional, and we look forward to receiving many beautiful photos with their stories this year.¡±

Joining Xiaowen Zhu on the judging panel are Michael Wood, Professor of Public History at The University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ; Dr Zhang Hai, Director of the Research Center for Visual Anthropology, School of Ethnology and Sociology at Yunnan University; and Bingchun Meng, Professor in Media and Communications at LSE.

To find out more and to submit entries, visit the UK-China International Photography Competition page at .

The awards were made possible by MCI benefactor, Dr. Lee Kai Hung. In 2020, Dr. Lee generously committed ?100,000 to match any other charitable gifts made towards the same travel fund, supporting UoM students and staff to study Chinese and conduct research on Greater China. Last year, ex-UMIST student and now one of China¡¯s top electrical engineers, Li Ruomei, gifted ?30,000 to be paid over three years, which has been since matched by Dr. Lee¡¯s donation. 

¡°I¡¯m Keisha and I was born and raised in London. I¡¯m currently studying Modern Language and Business & Management (Chinese) at the University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. As part of my degree, I have the opportunity to study in Taiwan where I will be able to focus on improving my Chinese at the National Taiwan University in Taipei. I believe that learning Chinese is a very useful skill and will be valuable in my future as I hope to be involved in international organisations or work in communications related roles¡±. - Keisha Lam, 2022-2023 Travel Fund Awardee

Aside from sending students to research in the Chinese-speaking world, the gift has enabled the MCI to fund the arrival of world class researchers to be scholars in residence at the institute. The fund will be used to cover ¡°bench fees¡± at the university, allowing the MCI to host at least four multi-disciplinary scholars in China studies in the 2022-2023 year.

Dr Wang obtained his Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ in 2021 with his doctoral research focusing on how the informal rule of guanxi affects political representation in Taiwan. After completing his Ph.D. in the 2021-2022 academic year, Dr Wang worked at the MCI as a Research Associate on several projects about both Taiwanese and Chinese public opinion, where he collaborated widely with a global network of scholars. Dr. Wang also initiated the highly successful talks series at the MCI, enabling many young scholars to present their research to a multidisciplinary group of peers.

As a Hallsworth Research Fellow, Dr. Wang is formulating a new project about Chinese views of cross-strait relations. The study will examine the increasingly bellicose rhetoric about cross-strait relations in Chinese public opinion and explore the driving forces behind it.

MANCHESTER 6 July 2022 ¨C A tender moment between an older couple captured the hearts of voters for this year¡¯s People¡¯s Choice Award for the UK-China International Photography Competition.

After whittling down several hundred entries, the top 30 submissions were exhibited at The Alliance Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Business School from 30 May to 1 July 2022, with the two main winners from the UK and China already selected by the contest¡¯s expert judging panel during the opening ceremony. 

The  left the selection up to the public, opening the votes both online and in-person at the exhibition. In total, almost 30,000 votes were cast through a combination of WeChat, Facebook, and the exhibit ballot box.

This third Award came with a prize of ?500/?4,500, and the clear winner was a fantastic submission from ÍõÊçÔÆ (Shuyun Wang). Her entry ¡®The Older Couple¡¯ (ÀÏÀ´·òÆÞ) depicted the affection still clearly visible between an elderly duo, as the husband spooned his wife the New Year treat of Tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls). The charming photograph was taken in rural Licheng County, Shanxi Province.

The MCI and Creative Â鶹Æƽâ°æ wish to congratulate all three winners once again on their wonderful entries.

The MERICS (Mercator Institute for China Studies) Experts podcast series analyses current affairs and developments in China, and regularly hosts guest speakers and China experts to participate in the discussion.

To listen to the podcast via Soundcloud, .

In his presentation ‘Squeezed states: How diplomatic de/recognitions shape Taiwanese feelings and policy preferences towards China’, Peter will be tackling the effectiveness of moderators and mediators, policy implications for cross-Strait relations and how diplomatic de-recognitions impact Taiwan’s relationship with China.

The talk, which forms part of a luncheon seminar series, will take place at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on 17 September 2019 at 12 noon till 1pm, and the presentation will be carried out in English.

For more information, click here.

Accompanied by colleagues from the Chinese Embassy in the UK, Mr Zhigang was welcomed by the University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell.

Mr Zhigang was also introduced to Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research and Nobel-prize winning physicist, Professor Sir André Geim, who was part of the scientific team to originally identify Graphene in 2004.

On arriving to the campus Mr Zhigang and his delegation visited the ), and the .

During that time he met James Baker the current CEO of Graphene@Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and emphasised the importance of adopting a long-term strategic view for scientific cooperation between Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and China.

The Minister also acknowledged how the University and some Chinese institutions are working collaboratively to find solutions to global challenges, such as ageing populations.

After visiting the campus, the delegation took in one of the University’s cultural assets, Jodrell Bank Observatory, which has recently joined the Great Barrier Reef, Taj Mahal, Grand Canyon National Park and Stonehenge on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List.

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