http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/Information on news items from The Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburghhttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=342&result=0For the opportunity to win a trip to China and other amazing prizes read on to discover more about this global language and cultural competition. Since its launch in 2002 over 50,000 students from 59 countries have participated and almost 600 students have been invited to China to attend the semi-finals and finals. In addition to testing language proficiency, the competition test knowledge of China, cultural skills and understanding. There is huge scope to demonstrate cultural skills and...Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:06:51 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=342&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=335&result=0Friday 12 February will see the doors open at 6-30pm for the Confucius Institute`s annual Spring Festival Party when Abden House will have an Open House event with the opportunity for you to try your hand at mah-jong, Chinese chess and of course, the ever popular Karaoke! A full programme of entertainment is planned and drinks and snacks will be provided. This is an Open House event but it would help us greatly if you could notify us if you plan to come along. Simply drop an email to...Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:48:47 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=335&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=336&result=0A special exhibition, curated by the Confucius Institute on the history of Shanghai and the 2010 Expo opened today at Victoria Quay, administrative headquarters of the Scottish Government. By 2010, 55% of the world`s population is expected to live in cities. Shanghai Expo 2010, with the theme `Better City, Better Life`, will explore the full potential of urban life in the 21st century, a significant period in urban evolution. With over 70 million people expected to visit the Expo, the...Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:36:52 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=336&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=343&result=0China Inside-Out, a Scottish PEN collaboration sponsored and organised by the Confucius Institute is now open for bookings. Bringing together Chinese women writing fiction, non-fiction and poetry in English with Scottish women writers this three-day event combines public lectures and readings by Chinese women now resident in the UK and USA with creative writing workshops and discussion sessions. For full details of the keynote lecture, creative writing workshops, lectures and readings please...Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:03:21 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=343&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=341&result=0The 2010 HSK Examination Date will be Saturday 15 May. Examinations will be offered by the Confucius Institute for Scotland at all levels. This year the examination has been restructured to be more suitable for students studying outside China. The Chinese Proficiency Test HSK (Hanyu shuiping kaoshi, i.e. Chinese proficiency certificate) is the official PRC standardised exam to assess Chinese language proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers. Level 1 only requires that candidates master...Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:27:36 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=341&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=340&result=0This year the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is playing host to some key events, entertainment, themed food and workshops to celebrate Chinese New Year. Come along to the two weekend events being held in February and find out more about the history, culture and way of life in China. Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February: Chinese New Year – click here for details Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 February: Lantern Festival – click here for details Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:03:54 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=340&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=339&result=0Zhang Longxi, City University of Hong Kong will give a talk on Monday 22 March at 6pm in the Confucius Institute for Scotland. His topic isThe Complexity of Difference: A Methodological Issue in Cross-Cultural Studies. Zhang Longxi is Chair Professor of Comparative Literature and Translation at City University of Hong Kong and Foreign Member of The Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities. More details will be announced nearer the date.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:57:16 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=339&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=338&result=0The Scotland-China Association - China Business Club Dinner Chinese Year of the Tiger Celebration - 2010 The Scotland China Association Edinburgh Branch Chinese New Year Dinner and our first China Business Club meeting in 2010 will take place on Tuesday 9th February (18:30 for 19:00hrs). As this is a social event bring partners, spouses, friends and colleagues are welcome. Tickets are priced at £17 pp inclusive of service and Chinese tea. The venue is Karen`s Unicorn Chinese Restaurant, 8b...Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:46:25 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=338&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=337&result=0To mark the Chinese New Year of the Tiger and Valentine`s Day, the Scottish Storytelling Centre turns into a circus of stories, music and activities for all, guaranteed to enthrall and captivate all the family! Storytellers from all over Scotland join in a day of fun and friendship. Saturday 13th February, 11am - 3pm, Free! Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.ukMon, 01 Feb 2010 14:41:34 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=337&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=334&result=0A special exhibition, curated by the Confucius Institute on the history of Shanghai and the 2010 Expo opens this week. Shanghai Expo 2010, with the theme `Better City, Better Life`, will explore the full potential of urban life in the 21st century, a significant period in urban evolution with 55% of the world`s population currently living in cities. With over 70 million people expected to visit the Expo over its 184 day life, the Confucius Institute has created a special exhibition and...Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:34:48 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=334&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=333&result=0An innovative creative writing conference will take place in early March with options to attend some or all of the varied event programme. Organised by the Confucius Institute in conjuntion with Scottish PEN this three day event brings together Chinese women writing fiction, non-fiction and poetry in English with Scottish women writers. Opening with a keynote public lecture on Thursday 11 March in the Playfair Library and two days of events at Abden House on 12 and 13 March booking is now...Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:27:59 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=333&result=0http://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=332&result=0Begin your preparations for the Year of the Tiger at our China Corner this Friday 22 January from 5.30-7.30pm. Come along to Abden House to find out about Spring Festival traditions and take part in preparations including paper cutting, character creation and dumpling making. The Spring Festival which starts at Chinese New Year and lasts for 15 days, is the most important holiday period in China. The large scale movement of labour which sees millions of migrants return home for the holiday...Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:12:55 GMThttp://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/news/article.php?article_id=332&result=0