• RAS Book Club

    Red Poppies by Alai

    Monday, 22nd April 2019
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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  • Special Event

    Stories of Things

    Thursday, 25th April 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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  • RAS Salon

    Finding KUKAN – A Lost Oscar-Winning Film of China

    Speaker: Robin Lung Friday, 3rd May 2019
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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  • Special Event

    4 Voices on May 4

    Speakers: Lynn Pan, Linda Johnson, Karolina Pawlik, Frank Tsai Saturday, 4th May 2019
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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The Royal Asiatic Society China in Shanghai

We are now accepting submissions for the 2019 edition of the Royal Asiatic Society China Journal. Click here for more info.

The RAS provides a forum for the development and expression of interests and expertise from within the local community, and from around the globe, to inspire and to enrich cultural life in Asia’s most dynamic metropolis (and beyond).

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THE RAS LIBRARY

is the only private English Language library in Shanghai open to RAS members and RAS guests or special visitors. The Library currently holds over 3,000 books and archival material, many of which are old and not available elsewhere.

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BE A MEMBER

Membership is on a yearly basis and is open to all Foreign Passport holders residing in China. Different types of memberships are on offer, from individual, student, couples and also for non residents of China.

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