The Royal Asiatic Society Beijing (RASBJ) aims to bring China and the rest of the world closer together.
Established MMXVIII
The Royal Asiatic Society based in Beijing China
We offer talks, online discussions, expert-led tours and publications which explore Chinese culture, history, society, art, architecture and science. RASBJ is a branch of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland. RAS was established in London in 1823, and HRH The Prince of Wales is its patron.
Activities
What We Offer
- Talks on science, diplomacy, history, cinema, art , ecology and other issues impacting Beijing
- Expert-led tours of museums, exhibitions, and historical venues in Beijing and other parts of China
- Online discussions -- for a global audience -- relating to books, trends, and society
- Archives related to bringing China and the rest of the world closer together
- The Journal and Monographs, published by the Royal Asiatic Society China
LATEST NEWS
Brand new event line-up!
The Autumn Moon has come and gone – and RASBJ’s Zoom series resumes normal programming. Upcoming online events include Michael...
Read MoreHoliday recess. Events resume from 14th October
(The talk “How the pandemic changed consumer habits and tastes” has been postponed.) Normal programming resumes Oct. 14. See you...
Read MoreMilestone! We have already held 30 Zoom events
RASBJ has held 30 Zoom events since Mar 9 — from top East Asian scholar Ezra Vogel discussing China-Japan relations and Peter...
Read MoreADVISORY GROUP
Peter Batey OBE
Chairman of Vermilion Partners
Alan Babington-Smith
President of RASBJ
Paul Haenle
Director of the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy
Victor Lang
president of MMD Asia Pacific of MMD Group, UK
Jörg Wuttke
Chief Representative China, BASF China Ltd