Cambridge University China Forum

Cambridge University China Forum The CUCF is a student-run society committed to fostering constructive discussions on China. By gather

Last week Tuesday we welcomed Yu Jialan to Cambridge to discuss the behind-the-scenes realities of working as a journali...
19/03/2026

Last week Tuesday we welcomed Yu Jialan to Cambridge to discuss the behind-the-scenes realities of working as a journalist in China. We discussed autonomy over publishing, balancing cultural contexts, and dealing with online criticism. Thinking like journalists, we even learned a thing or two about sneaking into colleges at ‘the other place’. Overall, the event was a great success.

Thank you to everyone for coming!

Join us on the 19th March for a Fireside Chat with Professor Bryna Goodman, in collaboration with the Cambridge Universi...
13/03/2026

Join us on the 19th March for a Fireside Chat with Professor Bryna Goodman, in collaboration with the Cambridge University Japan Forum!

This talk highlights the local and global politics that underlaid the early formation of Chinese stock exchanges, examining the emergence of Japanese colonial exchanges on Chinese territory, shortly after the formalization of a Shanghai British stock exchange in 1905. Although Chinese investments on the British exchange facilitated preliminary habituation to exchange-based share trading, Japanese financial imperialism more deeply shaped Chinese exchange formation, as the nationalist imperative to create competitive Chinese institutions necessitated contradictory reliance on Japanese advisers, partners, and capital.

Event details:
🗓️ Thursday 19th March 2026
🕑 14:00-16:00
📌 Room 7, Faculty of AMES

This event is free and open to all; pease sign up on our Fixr to help us gauge numbers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Another great bridge2beijing recommendation - this one is a book set in 17th-century rural China. 🏞️ Until next time!
07/03/2026

Another great bridge2beijing recommendation - this one is a book set in 17th-century rural China.

🏞️ Until next time!

The application window is now open! To apply, please send your manifesto and which role you are applying for (primary an...
03/03/2026

The application window is now open! To apply, please send your manifesto and which role you are applying for (primary and secondary choice) to:

[email protected] (Elodie, current President) or [email protected]

Want to get involved with the Cambridge University China Forum? The application window will be from the 1st to 31st Marc...
24/02/2026

Want to get involved with the Cambridge University China Forum? The application window will be from the 1st to 31st March. More details on how to apply and role descriptions coming soon!

Join us on the 10th March as we welcome Yu Jialan, an award-winning reporter and businesswoman.Yu began her career as a ...
23/02/2026

Join us on the 10th March as we welcome Yu Jialan, an award-winning reporter and businesswoman.

Yu began her career as a journalist with Global Times and China International Communications Group (CICG), a foreign-language publishing and communications organisation. She later worked as a writer and host for CICG’s weekly program Top Five in China, covering major developments in China’s economy, politics, and military affairs, reaching an audience of over 10 million viewers worldwide.

In 2017, Yu received the China News Award, presented by the State Publicity Department, in recognition of her outstanding reporting. Following her journalism career, she transitioned into the corporate sector, serving as Head of the CEO’s Office at Société Générale, one of Europe’s leading financial services groups.

In 2020, Yu was awarded Peking University’s highest scholarship for its MBA program. Today, as a single mother of two, she is the founder of Upsnail Public Speaking Academy, a Beijing-based business dedicated to empowering students through effective communication.

Event details:
🗓️ 10th March 2026
🕔 17:00-19:00
📌 Blue Boar Common Room, Trinity College

This event is free and open to all; please sign up on our Fixr. We hope to see you there!

This week, we have a recommendation for those interested in learning more about Chinese culture.🌏 Until next time!
23/02/2026

This week, we have a recommendation for those interested in learning more about Chinese culture.

🌏 Until next time!

We had a great evening hosting Alice Han, China Director at Greenmantle and host of the China Decode podcast, on the 11t...
19/02/2026

We had a great evening hosting Alice Han, China Director at Greenmantle and host of the China Decode podcast, on the 11th February. Alice joined us for a Fireside Chat, sharing her extensive expertise on Chinese geopolitics, history, culture, and economics. The conversation ranged from semi-conductors to the cultural notion of ‘slow living’. It was particularly enlightening to learn about figures in Chinese intellectual history whom Alice suggested were under-read outside of China but whose ideas continue to shape political and social ideas in China. We were also lucky to hear about Alice’s experience as a contestant on MasterChef Australia in 2023!

Thank you once again to Alice and to all who joined our discussion!

Up next we have our first game recommendation! It is free to play across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5...
11/02/2026

Up next we have our first game recommendation! It is free to play across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5 and mobile.

⚔️ Until next time!

On Wednesday, CUCF welcomed Jon Geldart, Director General of the Institute of Directors, to Cambridge. We learned about ...
10/02/2026

On Wednesday, CUCF welcomed Jon Geldart, Director General of the Institute of Directors, to Cambridge. We learned about working directly with both the Chinese and UK governments, brokering relationships between Chinese and British businesses, and what it means to be a business leader. Beyond that, Jon also gave us a glimpse into the thrilling life of a director (— think rally racing and trekking across the North Pole).

Thank you, Jon Geldart, for joining us. We look forward to hearing about your future adventures!

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