political presentation report 3

Planned Activity:- Athletes exchange
Athletes exchange visits between London and Beijing, and friendly matches could be planned.

At present there is a nice chance for people to people information exchange - the Beijing Olympics torch will arrive at London 6th April, by which time both British and Chinese sports stars as well as officials will be together. The arrival of the torch is also end of China in London 2008 season. As what could be expected, thousands and thousands of Londoners and overseas Chinese will join in the celebration, Tibetan protesters as well. It’s every overseas Chinese duty and opportunity to protect the torch and tell foreigners what happened in Tibet by using pictures and slogans.

- Exhibitions
Since work of Chinese artists or documentary-makers about environment in China, security situation, food safety, and Tibetans’ life is not so persuasiveness for westerners, we will invite non Chinese ones to conduct exhibitions on what they have seen on the land.

And from 15 March the featured exhibition “China Design Now” is on V&A, which will last until 13 July 2008. The youngest city Shenzhen, the foremost international city Shanghai, and the Olympics holding city Beijing will show a fantastic contemporary China and extraordinary change for the Games.

- Academic exchange
There are many scholars interested in China, Chinese culture-lovers and China experts in universities. They can give well influenced lectures and talks from English speaking world’s point of view. Also the students are future of the country, we should eliminate their misunderstandings. The confusions made by culture difference could be explained well by westerners. Communication is always very important and effective.

- Experience exchange
The sort of activities is determined by the relationship between London and Beijing as the takeover and handover Olympic cities, and was drawn inspiration from an interview with Harrow Council stuff. What good experience of Beijing doing well on reception issues and other preparations could be learnt from.

Getting in touch with each other, people in two countries will promote friendship and be aware of deeper the different culture value.

Administration:- Timing: from April to September 2008 succession events.

- Budgets: mainly from Chinese government, as well as donations from patriotic personage

Results:
Numbers of lectures & events, and box office of exhibitions could be counted. Any amount, great or small, will be appreciated. Months ahead of Beijing Olympics are just a beginning for infiltrating a real China to all over the world. Long hard way has to go.