In-between China and the World

Mon Jun 15 2026 at 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

John Thaw Studio, The University of Manchester | Manchester

Faculty of Humanities, University of Manchester
Publisher/HostFaculty of Humanities, University of Manchester
In-between China and the World
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Audio-Visual Portraits of Everyday International Relations.
About this Event

In-between China and the World: Audio-Visual Portraits of Everyday International Relations

Step into the world of global China through a series of five captivating short documentary films made by researchers in Argentina, Thailand, Belarus and the Chinese borders of Russia and Myanmar. Meet singers, CEOs, beauty queens, jade traders, and noodle makers to see how they navigate cultural differences at the intersection of China and the world.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the films’ directors and editor, Kieran Hanson (University of Manchester, UK).

Please note that photography and video recording are taking place at this event for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes.By attending, you grant the event organisers the right to use your image and likeness. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please let a member of event staff know as you sign in for the event.



Agenda
Fortune Sellers

Info: Aga Zuoshi, dir (Zhejiang University, China); Yongjia Liang, dir (Zhejiang University, China)


Distant Neighbours

Info: Elena Barabantseva, dir (University of Manchester, UK)


'Lily Chong, Beauty Queen'

Info: William A. Callahan, dir (Singapore Management University, Singapore)


Minsk Noodles

Info: Ran Guanpei (The American University of Paris, France) and Elena Barabantseva (University of Manchester, UK), dirs.


Translating Power

Info: Máximo Badaró, dir (Universidad Nacional de San Martin, Argentina)


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

John Thaw Studio, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

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