Past Events

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.

Join us with Anthony Tao to celebrate the release of We Met in Beijing! Anthony will be in-conversation with Linda Jaivin.

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?

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.

Ruby Jones, host of Schwartz Media’s 7am podcast, discusses today’s news with Linda Jaivin (The Shortest History of China), Kate McClymont and Karen Middleton.

Endless column inches are devoted to think pieces and hot takes on the rise of China, but genuine understanding and meaningful conversation continue to elude us.

The story of Hong Kong has long been obscured by competing myths: to Britain, a ‘barren rock’ with no appreciable history.