Linda Jaivin

Linda Jaivin is an internationally published Australian author,
translator, essayist, novelist and specialist writer on China.

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.