“How China`s Wartime Past is Changing its Present – and Future” is the title of this first talk scheduled for Wed 7 Oct from 6pm.
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Our internationally renowned first speaker is Rana Mitter, Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at Oxford University. His most recent book is `Modern China: A Very Short Introduction` (OUP, 2008). He also regularly presents the arts and ideas show ‘Night Waves’ on Radio 3, and his writing and reviews have appeared in publications including the Financial Times, London Review of Books, and History Today
`China has always drawn on its past to draw lessons for the contemporary political scene. We`ve been transfixed by the Olympics, but China is changing and opening to the world in a whole variety of other new and often unexpected ways.
What does the new interest in wartime history in China mean for its new status as a global power? Using a combination of historical analysis of wartime China and an assessment of China`s future goals in domestic and foreign policy, the talk will give a new insight into ways to rethink how China operates as a global power in the 21st century.”
The event is free but ticketed.
This event will be held in the Raeburn Room, Old College, South Bridge, University of Edinburgh. Starting at 6pm with a few words of welcome this event will be followed by a drinks reception.
Should you have any questions please call us on 0131 662 2180.