• RAS Film

    Assembly, by Feng Xiaogang

    Thursday, 21st January 2021
    7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
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  • RAS Art Focus Group

    “Cheer Up Flowers” Street-based Public Art

    Sunday, 31st January 2021
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Royal Asiatic Society China in Shanghai

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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