All events listed here are manually curated for readers of What’s on Weibo, with a focus on Chinese (digital) culture, language, society, history, and broader China insights. Many of these events are hosted around the world.
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A talk by Joseph Torigian on the life of Xi Zhongxun, exploring the legacy of Xi Jinping’s father through new archival material. The seminar offers insight into CCP history and elite political dynamics in the PRC. Hosted by SOAS China Institute.
Join the Committee of 100 for a live online conversation with playwright David Henry Hwang on October 7, 2025. Part of the "Recollections, Pioneers, and Heroes" series, the event will explore contributions of Chinese Americans across arts and public life. Free registration available.
On 9 October 2025, the Clingendael Institute will host an online conference examining the evolving nature of EU–China relations. As part of the ReConnect China consortium, this event will bring together experts and policymakers to discuss how the EU engages with China—as a partner, competitor, and systemic rival—and what this means for Europe’s strategic future.
📡 China’s Tech Strategy 📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM PDT 📍 Location: School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States (& Virtual attendance possible) 🌐 Organizer: 21st Century China Center, UC San Diego 🎟️ Registration: Free with registration 🏷️ Description: As global tech competition […]
In this seminar, political historian Joseph Torigian presents his new biography of Xi Zhongxun, the long-serving Chinese Communist Party official and father of Xi Jinping. Based on new archival sources and interviews, the talk explores Xi Zhongxun’s role in shaping CCP policy from the revolutionary period through reform-era China.
China Week is an annual public event series hosted by the Lau China Institute, exploring China’s global influence through research, expert discussion, and community dialogue. The 2025 edition will take place from October 20–24.
✊ Milk Tea Alliance & the China Effect: A Talk with Jeffrey Wasserstrom 📅 Date: Thursday, October 10, 2025 🕕 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM ET 📍 Location: The Hague, In Person & Online, register here 🌐 Organizer: TBD 🎟️ Registration: Free with RSVP 🏷️ Description: Join acclaimed historian Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom for an eye-opening […]
Emily Feng discusses her new book and reflects on identity, nationalism, and the challenges of reporting from China under Xi Jinping. Hosted online by the SOAS China Institute.
