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China and the West During World War II
On September 26 the Confucius Institute at China Institute (CI@CI) will join nearly 500 Confucius Institutes around the world to celebrate Confucius Institute Day with two lectures by Daniel Jackson and Professor Steve Hochstadt exploring China’s relationship with the West during World War II.
China and the West during World War II: A Confucius Institute Day Celebration
On September 26 the Confucius Institute at China Institute (CI@CI) will join nearly 500 Confucius Institutes around the world to celebrate Confucius Institute Day, a collaborative effort to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the founding of these institutions, with a shared mission to promote the understanding of Chinese language and culture. This year, in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Anti-Fascist Victory in World War II and the Founding of the United Nations, this collective celebration will be guided by the theme “Understanding and Peace.” Join us for two lectures with Daniel Jackson and Professor Steve Hochstadt exploring China’s relationship with the West during World War II. There will be a tea reception for the authors between the two talks.
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