Lau China Institute, King's College London

The largest China research institute in the UK. Dedicated to building an understanding of China in the UK and across the globe.

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

🌏 How is China reshaping the world order through infrastructure?

We're thrilled to welcome Prof Prasenjit Duara @DukeU to explore Chinese civilizationism, the Belt and Road, and China’s expanding digital & financial networks across the Global South.

https://t.co/KL12KBeNHC

[Kerry Brown @Bkerrychina]

A discussion of Mao Zedong, and what to make of his complex, contentious legacy half a century after his death. https://t.co/KXiJyudyEe

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

Can China help drive green and sustainable development across the Global South? 🌱

To mark @DialogueEarth_'s 20th anniversary celebrations, experts will explore China’s role in shaping a greener, more sustainable future.

Book: https://t.co/zVgdKq0nVw

#ChinaWeek2026

[Ye Liu @YeLiuSun]

The countdown to Only Daughters is on! @PrincetonUPress
Pre-order your copy here: https://t.co/LKXduYOFOw
Save the date for the first book talk:
3pm on Wed 21st Oct as part of the China Week 2026 @lauchinainst.
Book your ticket here: https://t.co/7SXB0qAtDW

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

🎬 My Five-Year Plan follows Amber, Jingya and Tingting as they navigate careers, relationships, family expectations and their hopes for the future offering a nuanced look at changing attitudes towards family, marriage and life in China.

Free to attend:
https://t.co/UZ168gAgra

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

What can the past tell us about today’s tensions between the U.S. and China?

Jeffrey Wasserstrom & Lijia Zhang look back to two pivotal moments - 1966 & 1986 - to explore how history can help us understand U.S.-China relations today

Book your tickets:
https://t.co/eI8RQAezZh

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

🌈 Coming up at #ChinaWeek2026. Don't miss our event with Chinese diasporic artists as they explore the pressures around identity & belonging for #queer, #feminist & #LGBTQ+ communities—and how art can help imagine freer, more inclusive futures.

Sign up:
https://t.co/6w6kMzN9wT

[Institute of Art and Ideas @IAI_TV]

President Xi Jinping has repeatedly said China will "never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence." Nonetheless, Western academics like John Mearsheimer continue to argue China will seek to become a regional hegemon. https://t.co/lqkoXXFv1C

Professor Astrid Nordin argues both are true.

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

🎞️ We're bringing you a special screening of 2009 doc-film 'Last Train Home' by Lixin Fan in collab with @Equatormag & the @TheGardenCinema Chinese Cinema project.

🗓️ Join us on Thurs 22 Oct, 17:15-19:15

Buy your tickets:
https://t.co/OKOHd8WJaF

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

Author Xiaolu Guo joins us to discuss China’s ancient golden age as part of #ChinaWeek2026.

Find out more: https://t.co/uSo3uYyzu0

https://t.co/cN4muizHBZ

[Kerry Brown @Bkerrychina]

Done at about 1am in the morning for Sky News as Xi and Trump were supping in the White House. This is a relationship built on symbols, not substance. But in diplomacy, symbols and appearance matter a lot. https://t.co/4h2G9QqQh8

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

Join us on Monday 19 October as we kick off China Week 2026 with an exciting series of events! 🇨🇳

Featuring @RcjWang @danissolomon @OliviaCheung_oc and more

Explore the full programme and sign up for events at https://t.co/uSo3uYyzu0!
#ChinaWeek2026 #LauChinaInstitute

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

@RHossova We will be recording a few of the events that will be available on our YouTube after - https://t.co/iimNOKgfMD

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

Registration is now OPEN for China Week 2026!

From 19–23 October, Lau China Institute will return for a week of events exploring this year’s theme: China and the New Multilateralism?
Book Here: https://t.co/4xrCNQUNlh

#ChinaWeek2026 #LondonEvents

[Andrea Ghiselli @AGhiselliChina]

For those in London: come to the @lauchinainst on October 23 for a great panel on China and the Middle East (part of the Institute's China Week)!

I will be there as chair.

https://t.co/A9ISHqPZuQ

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

📣 We are delighted to announce Lord Jim O’Neill as our opening keynote for China Week who will give a timely perspective on the G20, what the future of global cooperation might look like, and why China's current economic trajectory may require a rethink.

https://t.co/uSo3uYy1Es

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

On the 50th anniversary of his death, our Director @Bkerrychina shares his view on the complex life and legacy of one of China's most prominent leaders, #MaoZedong.

Read the story:
https://t.co/ziFQ59spuH

@Kings_SGA @KingsCollegeLon

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

China Week 2026 🇨🇳

'China and the New Multilateralism?'

19-23 October, KCL Strand.

📢 Speakers to be announced. Registration opens w/c 21 September.

Visit: https://t.co/uSo3uYy1Es

[Lau China Institute, King's College London @lauchinainst]

🌏 China Week is back!

Join us at King’s College London, Strand Campus, from 19–23 October for our flagship events series exploring:

China and the New Multilateralism?

🎟️ Registration opens September. Sign up to be notified via https://t.co/uSo3uYy1Es

@Kings_SGA @KingsSSPP