• RAS Book Club

    Yu Hua: The Seventh Day

    Discussion Leader: Dagmar Borchard Monday, 23rd April 2018
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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  • RAS Film

    Up The Yangtze

    Convener: Nianci Li Wednesday, 25th April 2018
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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The Royal Asiatic Society China in Shanghai

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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upcoming events

  • RAS Book Club

    Yu Hua: The Seventh Day
     Discussion Leader: Dagmar Borchard Monday, 23rd April 2018
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

  • RAS Film

    Up The Yangtze
     Convener: Nianci Li Wednesday, 25th April 2018
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm