Bombard the Headquarters!: China’s Cultural Revolution
2025
A riveting account of a turbulent period in Chinese history.
Events
Upcoming Events
21 May
Linda Jaivin: Bombard the Headquarters!
Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 6:30 pm AEST
Concord Library Sydney
Free
An expert in Chinese politics looks back at China under Mao Zedong and birth of the Cultural Revolution.
22 May
Linda Jaivin on the Cultural Revolution in China
Thursday 22 May 2025 at 3:00 pm AEST
Carriageworks Bay 24 Sydney
Free
The call to violence that reverberated through history
23 May
China Past, Present, Future
Friday 23 May 2025 at 2:00 pm AEST
Carriageworks Bay 20 Sydney
Tickets from $35
Understanding China's future means understanding its past
5 June
Writers in Conversation: Linda Jaivin on Bombard the Headquarters!
Thursday 5 June 2025 at 5:00 pm AEST
Rochfort Gallery Sydney
Free
conversation with author Linda Jaivin, artist Guo Jian and Professor Jing Han on Linda Jaivin’s new book Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China at Rochford Gallery in North Sydney.
10 June
Linda Jaivin and Sheila Fitzpatrick in conversation
Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 6:15 pm AEST
Readings Melbourne
Tickets from Free, but bookings are essential.
Join us to hear Natasha Mitchell in conversation with Linda Jaivin and Sheila Fitzpatrick
11 June
Linda Jaivin – Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China
Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 6:00 pm AEST
Gleebooks Sydney
Tickets from $0.00 – $15.00
In conversation with Lech Blainey, Linda Jaivin discusses her new book Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China at Gleebooks in Glebe, Sydney.
12 June
Linda Jaivin in conversation with NFSA CEO Patrick McIntyre
Thursday 12 June 2025 at 6:00 pm AEST
Harry Hartog ANU Campus Canberra
Free
Linda Jaivin will be in conversation with NFSA CEO Patrick McIntyre, on her latest book Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China – Black Inc Books
25 June
Writers @ Stanton: Linda Jaivin
Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 1:00 pm AEST
Stanton Library Level 1 Sydney
Free
Expert Linda Jaivin joins us with her new book that provides a riveting account of the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
28 June
Linda Jaivin: Shades of the Cultural Revolution - From Mao to Musk
Saturday 28 June 2025 at 4:00 pm AEST
Blackheath Public School
Tickets from $5 to $10
Join Linda Jaivin as she explores the Cultural Revolution, its impact on China, and its relevance today.
17 July
Brisbane: Linda Jaivin - Bombard the Headquarters!
Thursday 17 July 2025 at 6:00 pm AEST
Avid Reader Bookshop Brisbane
Tickets from $15.00 / Book and ticket deal $30.00
Linda Jaivin discusses her new book Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China at Avid Reader Bookshop in West End, Brisbane.
Past Events
30 April
Linda Jaivin: Bombard the Headquarters! From Mao to Musk
Royal Asiatic Society Lecture Theatre
Linda Jaivin focuses on the eventful start of the Cultural Revolution. She sheds light on the ideological quarrels that underpinned it and profiles the personalities involved.
30 January
In conversation with Anthony Tao about his book of poetry We Met in Beijing
Better Read Than Dead
Join us with Anthony Tao to celebrate the release of We Met in Beijing! Anthony will be in-conversation with Linda Jaivin.
21 November 2024
George Ernest Morrison symposium
The State Library of NSW
In partnership with the National Foundation for Australia–China Relations, this symposium will explore Morrison’s personal archive. I’ll be giving the keynote address: Should Morrison be Cancelled?
21 May 2022
The Sprawling, Messy Shortest History of China
Queenscliffe Literary Festival
From kung-fu to tofu, tea to trade routes, China has influenced the world for thousands of years. China expert Linda Jaivin (The Shortest History of China) distils its history and influence.