China Matters
Date: Wednesday 24 March 2021
Time: 6.00–7.00 pm AEDT
Location: Warrane Theatre, Museum of Sydney, Bridge & Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
The 2021 in-person Sydney Lecture Series: Rethinking China features speakers of diverse expertise and background with the aim to inject breadth and depth into the public discussion about China.
Linda, a prolific author, essayist, cultural commentator, and literary translator, will describe how she sees the People’s Republic of China (PRC), why she sees the PRC as she does, and on that basis share her thoughts on what Australia’s approach to the PRC should be. We have also asked her to discuss the role of the propaganda in the culture and society of the PRC.
University of Sydney Associate Professor Joyce Nip will moderate the event.
The event will feature pre- and post-lecture musical performances, and COVID permitting, a drinks reception will follow the lecture.
We look forward to welcoming you on 24 March. Tickets are limited and registration is essential.
About the speakers
Linda Jaivin is the author of twelve books, including the forthcoming The Shortest History of China (May 2021) and co-editor of the China Story Yearbook published by the Australian Centre on China in the World at the Australian National University. Her latest essay, on Australia’s relations with China, is published in the February 2021 edition of Australian Foreign Affairs.
Dr Joyce Nip is Associate Professor of Chinese Media Studies at the University of Sydney. Before coming to Sydney she had more than 20 years of experience in journalism teaching, research and practice as an assistant professor and journalist, mostly in Hong Kong.
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, China Matters actively implements measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus and create a safe working environment for its employees and guests. We work with event venues to ensure compliance with government advice on public gatherings. China Matters will continue to monitor and act on relevant health advice from the NSW Government in relation to COVID-19.