Speaker: Prof. Yongchang Peng

Abstract: China is one of the biggest countries in the world. More and more foreigners are traveling, learning, and working in China. But how much do you know about Chinese history and culture? In this talk, we will give a basic introduction to Chinese history and culture, and try to find answers to those questions. Why can China be regarded as one of the four ancient civilizations? Why do China town be called Tangrenjie 唐人街? Who is Confucius and what does Confucianism? How did China interact with the other parts of the world and transform from an ancient country into a modern nation? I hope this talk will help your understanding on China and enrich your experience in China.