Linda Jaivin

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

Linda Jaivin in conversation with Michael Pembroke

poster from the event "Bombard the Headquarters!" by Linda Jaivin

Sunday 20 July 2025 at 3:30 pm AEST

Chatswood Library

409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, 2067

Free

Linda Jaivin and Michael Pembroke discuss how relations with the outside world have changed China, from ancient to modern times.

China, open and shut - from imperial times to the Cultural Revolution - Michael Pembroke and Linda Jaivin discuss how relations with the outside world have changed China, from ancient to modern times. They will show how the writing of history can help make sense of complex events in the past and offer insights into the present day.