Events Watch: Beijing's Best Weekday Events That Won't Leave You Hungover
This week is looking to be hot, very hot. Today, we could very well be stuck with a high of 37 degrees Celcius. That's why we're giving you some especially good reasons to get out of the air-conditioned bubble that is either your house or your office, and enjoy yourself regardless.
Monday, July 11
Dinner with Mentors
Want to break out of your comfort zone? Looking to meet experts face to face? JingJobs is hosting the perfect opportunity for you! Young professionals will have dinner in a relaxed environment in order to network and consult with leaders of their industries. These mentors will give advice and explain how they achieved success and made a difference in their communities. RSVP here. 7-9pm. RMB 150. Cacha Cacha
Modernista's Salsa Fiesta
Modernista goes back to the basics: chase away the Monday blues with the epic comeback of Latino Nights. Expect the best live music with our Beijing Latino veterans Savor Latino! As if that weren't enough, there are also Spanish tapas at half price. 9pm onwards. RMB 40 (includes a drink). Modernista
Tuesday, July 12
Beijing Postcards Presents: The Story of Tiananmen, Gate of Heavenly Peace
Join us as Beijing postcards takes us through the history of this world famous monument and learn how Tiananmen Gate became the most important piece of architecture in modern China. Through their own collection of historical photographs and extensive research, Beijing Postcards will piece together the fascinating history of Tiananmen Gate. The pictures collected cover a time span from around year 1900 up till early 1980s. 7.30pm. RMB 50, RMB 40 (members). The Bookworm
Tuesday-Friday, July 12-15
The 8th International Youth Summit on Energy and Climate Change
The International Youth Summit on Energy and Climate Change (IYSECC) is a pioneering international youth meeting on energy and climate change in China. It aims to compel youth to accept opportunities and challenges that will bring about a global green revolution. Since 2009, IYSECC has been held successfully for 7 years, and has attracted over 1,700 youth participants from around the world. See the event listing linked in the heading for more information on topics and times, and how to register. 9.30am-5.30. RMB 688 (people), RMB 488 (students). Zhongguanyuan Global Village PKU
Thursday, July 14
Advising the Next US President on China
The next U.S. president will have to deal with a rising and more active China on a wide range of issues in which the United States, the Asia-Pacific region, and the international community have a stake. U.S.-China relations have long been a mix of competition and cooperation. The challenge facing the next U.S. administration is how to ensure the world’s two largest economies avoid destabilizing competition and even conflict, while deepening their cooperation in areas of common interest.
Elizabeth Economy, director for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York and a member of Hillary Clinton's Asia Policy Team, will offer her insights into the recent debates taking place in the U.S. on its China policy framework, and what the next American president's approach to China might look like. In addition, Elizabeth will speak about the implications of the election for US-China relations, and why she has decided to support former Secretary Hillary Clinton. 7.30pm. RMB 50, RMB 40 (members). The Bookworm
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