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Here, we share concise briefings on three key themes: China’s domestic and foreign policy, cross-cultural communication, and the art — and culture — of good food.

10 August 2015 | Interpreting

A Little Introduction to Conference Interpreting

This little TedTalk by professors teaching on the MA Conference Interpreting at the Monterrey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) is great introduction to the two main modes of conference interpreting: simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.
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1 February 2017 | Chinese Culture

Understanding the Chinese calendar and Chinese zodiac

As you might have read or seen on TV, the Chinese cultural sphere celebrated the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, in late January. You might also have…
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7 November 2025 | Africa, China, intercultural communication, narrative strategy and diplomacy, perspectives from the field

China’s Peacekeepers in South Sudan: Diplomacy, Narrative and the Language of Credibility | InOtherWords

China’s Peacekeepers and the Diplomacy of Recognition My latest piece for The China Global South Project examines how China’s contributions to UN peacekeeping are presented — not only in what…
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