The paper commemorating the 25th anniversary of The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) finds itself showcased within the pages of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific’s 2024 Annual Report.
Together with Wah Yan College Hong Kong, we also welcomed students and faculty from Wah Yan College Kowloon through TBC’s ChinaContact program.
In late March, we welcomed our longtime friends from Wah Yan College Hong Kong through TBC’s ChinaContact program.
While looking at applying to The Beijing Center were there a few questions left unanswered? I know there definitely were a few for myself when I was researching this program as an option for study abroad. Among a few others, one genre of questions that kept popping up for me were: what classes will I be able to take? What will the classes be like? And, what’s the scheduling like? I’m here to answer these for you as well as share my story in the process of course registration/course equivalencies.
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”.
Why should you come to China? You mean besides the diverse culture, beautiful atmosphere, and delicious food? Even with the incredible things China has to offer, many people are, understandably, hesitant to commit to it as their study abroad destination, whether due to the language barrier, political concerns, or being so far away from their family. I shared all these sentiments before committing and coming here, and these worries followed me all the way to the 14-hour flight that brought me to Beijing. However, after being here I realized what was worth worrying about and what turned out to not be a big deal.
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.
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.
Recently, TBC participated in the Education Committee kick-off meeting hosted by American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China). The meeting focused on enhancing dialogue about education initiatives between the U.S. and China, bridging educational institutions from both countries, and uncovering potential collaborative opportunities with the business sector.
In our previous article, we explored the rich tapestry of Yunnan’s Huayao Yi and Dai communities. Continuing our Excursion Trip, this time we journeyed to Baisha Village, home to Naxi culture nestled at the foot of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, followed by an enchanting exploration of Dali, renowned for its Bai heritage.