Heaven in Beijing: TBC’s Visit to the Temple of Heaven
Beijing’s Temple of Heaven may be one of, if not, the most iconic tourist sites in Beijing. Constructed starting back in 1406, around the same time as the Forbidden City and the other respective temples of the Sun, Earth and Moon.
Cultural Exchange, Chinese University Style
Another one of the more irreplaceable experiences we have in China as students is the amount of cultural exchange we get to participate in. While The Beijing Center organizes plenty of culture-based events, from tourist activities to arts workshops, there’s something about engaging with other people our own age in cultural exchange that’s really special.
Gubei: An Excursion to China’s Newest Old Water Town
Over this past weekend, some of our students enrolled at Minzu University of China took their annual Spring Outing – this year, to Gubei Water Town. Situated about a 2-hour drive northeast of Beijing, the April weather made it absolutely perfect to explore for a spring outing. It surrounds various canals and offshoots of Yuanyang lake.
Beijing’s Hutongs: From Snuff Bottles to Exploration with a View
If you ever want to get a taste of Old Beijing, by far one of the best ways is to visit the hutongs. They’ve conceptually been around all the way since the 1200s, and in their most modern forms exist as protected alleyways and streets surrounded by old traditional houses and neighborhoods in the heart of Beijing and are recognized in China to be an important part of cultural heritage in the city.
Yunnan Excursion: A Life-Changing Cultural Experience
My name is Jane Turner, and I’m a student from America- a second-year at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. Although I’m studying in the middle of America, I come from the very south, from a state called Louisiana.
A Journey Inward: Culture, Identity, and Encounter in Yunnan
My name is Panatsaya, a third-year student at Xavier Learning Community (XLC) / Saengtham College, Xavier Campus, Chiang Rai (SC-XCC), and I come from the Akha ethnic community. Questions of culture, identity, and belonging have never been abstract to me—they have always been part of my daily life.
Yunnan Excursion: A Journey That Changed How I See the World
My name is Tasan Sisuphasap, a third-year student at Xavier Learning Community (XLC), Saengtham College, Xavier Campus, Chiang Rai (SC-XCC), and I come from a Karen ethnic community. Growing up on a mountain, the world beyond my village often felt far away and unfamiliar.
PUC-Rio Leaders Visit Beijing to Explore Historical Ties and Discuss Future Collaborations
A delegation from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), including President Anderson Pedroso, Fr. Roberto Barros Dias, President of the Leonal Franca Priest Foundation, and Yanping Sun, Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at PUC-Rio, recently visited Beijing to deepen historical understanding and discuss potential collaborations.
ChinaContact: Deusto MBA Students Take Beijing by Storm
From the bustling streets of San Sebastián, Spain, to the historic charm of Beijing, the Deusto MBA Program students from Spain, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, and the U.S. recently visited The Beijing Center.
ChinaContact: ESAN Graduate School of Business
The Beijing Center (TBC) is always pleased to welcome our friends from Escuela de Administración en Negocios para Graduados – Perú (School in Business Administration for Graduates – ESAN).
TBC Hosts AJCU-AP CEOs Meeting 2024
From August 25 to 28, 2024, The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) hosted the AJCU-AP Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Meeting 2024 in Beijing, China.
Xavier High School Faculty’s Cultural Experience at TBC
The Beijing Center is thrilled to have hosted Xavier High School faculty members Headmaster Kim, history educator Edward, Fr. Spinale, assistant professor at Fordham University, and alumnus James and his wife Penny during their week-long visit to Beijing.
ChinaContact: Loyola Marymount University
During their trip to Beijing, students and a professor from Loyola Marymount University (LMU) immersed themselves in the rich history and vibrant culture of China. From exploring iconic landmarks like Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City to taking part in traditional activities like tea ceremonies and dumpling-making, every moment brought them closer to understanding the heart of Chinese heritage.
ESAN University Peru MBA Students Visit The Beijing Center
The Beijing Center was honored to host ESAN University Peru MBA students for a four-day visit where they immerse themselves in Chinese culture, history, and business practices.
The Beijing Center and AsiaB Consulting Announce Strategic Partnership for South America
The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies and AsiaB Consulting Announce Strategic Partnership for South America
ChinaContact: Wah Yan College Kowloon
Together with Wah Yan College Hong Kong, we also welcomed students and faculty from Wah Yan College Kowloon through TBC’s ChinaContact program.
ChinaContact: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
In late March, we welcomed our longtime friends from Wah Yan College Hong Kong through TBC’s ChinaContact program.
TBC Conducts Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Lecture at Our Lady of Fatima Girls’ School in Macau
On March 18th, Simon Koo, the Executive Director of The Beijing Center (TBC), was invited to Our Lady of Fatima Girls’ School in Macau to deliver a lecture on “The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence”.
ChinaContact: University of Hong Kong
In mid-March, a group of students and faculty from the MBA program at the University of Hong Kong embarked on a journey of cultural exploration through TBC’s ChinaContact program, starting with a tour to TBC. They visited various companies in Beijing, immersing themselves in the local work atmosphere and corporate culture.
ChinaContact: Universidad del Pacífico
TBC recently hosted a week-long cultural immersion experience for a delegation from Universidad del Pacífico in Peru. The delegation consisted of students and faculty from the Faculty of Engineering and Business at the University of the Pacific in Peru. One of the professors was visiting China for the second time, and his first trip during the 2008 Beijing Olympics left a deep impression on him. After 16 years, he returned and marveled at the great changes in China.