China, beyond
the headlines.

We move beyond stereotypes to explore China's history, culture, politics and economy, connecting students with global voices on China.

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The King's China Studies Society, supported by the Lau China Institute.

Upcoming events

Monday, 6:30 pm

What is China's Role in Africa? A Talk with Prof. Carlos Oya

Join Professor Carlos Oya for a talk on China's role in Africa.

Bush House, London. See Eventbrite for full details and registration.

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Past events

Watching China from Afar: A Conversation Across the US, UK and the EU

A panel conversation on how China is understood across the US, UK and EU, followed by networking. Held on at Bush House, London.

Speakers taking part in the Watching China from Afar panel discussion Audience listening to the Watching China from Afar panel at Bush House
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Intro to Calligraphy

Held with the SOAS Chinese Character Society on at 5:30 pm, in room B102 on the first floor of the Brunei Gallery, SOAS.

McKinsey & Company

Shapers and Founders: a book talk with Joydeep Sengupta

We welcomed McKinsey Senior Partner Joydeep Sengupta to King's for a conversation with BBC journalist Elaine Chong about the founders behind Asia's leading businesses. Co-hosted with the China Correspondents' Club of London.

Joydeep Sengupta signing copies of Shapers and Founders Joydeep Sengupta with an attendee holding Shapers and Founders Joydeep Sengupta speaking with a guest at the book talk
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More than a society noticeboard

It's where students go beyond stereotypes to understand China's history, culture, politics, economy and global influence, through genuine student perspectives.

  • We move beyond stereotypes and simplistic narratives.
  • We explore China's history, culture, politics and economy.
  • We host talks, panel discussions and cultural gatherings.
  • We connect students with academics, diplomats and industry experts.
  • We make King's part of a global conversation on China.

We create spaces to learn, explore, discuss, meet people, and share perspectives on China — whether you specialise in China studies or are simply curious about its role in our globalised world.

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From the Lau China Institute

Professor Kerry Brown
The Lau China Institute is pleased to support this China-focused student society at King's College London. China is the most important geopolitical issue of our time, and promoting deeper, more diverse understanding of all related issues is both welcome and necessary. Professor Kerry Brown, Director of the Lau China Institute

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