The largest China research institute in the UK. Building an understanding of China across the globe.
The Lau China Institute was founded in 2008 to provide a home for cutting-edge China-related research, and teach innovative Master's and PhD programmes on contemporary China, in particular its culture, society, business and politics. Our staff are world-class researchers and outstanding teachers. The Institute is named after the Lau family of Hong Kong, following a transformational donation of Β£6m for the Institute's strategic growth.
17/03/2026
Last night we hosted a special preview screening of an upcoming BBC documentary exploring US-China relations under Trump. Thanks to our panellists Professor Kerry Brown, Professor Lawrence Freedman and series producer and director Norma Percy and Tim Stirzaker.
Airs on BBC 2 next Monday!
From everyone at the Lau China Institute at King's College London, we wish you a Happy Lunar New Year and all the success in the Year of the Horse. π§§π
𧧠Wishing all our followers a very Happy Lunar New Year in the Year of the Horse with a special message from our Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Sh*tij Kapur & Student Union President, Liu Baiyu.
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11/02/2026
18/09/2025
Don't miss our Opening Keynote by former politician, Vince Cable, as part of this year's who will be discussing his new book 'Eclipsing the West: China, India and the Forging of a New World'.
6pm, Mon 20 October, KCL Strand
Join us for networking drinks as we celebrate the opening of China Week 2025. Tickets Β£5.
Sign up: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/opening-keynote-eclipsing-the-west
Opening keynote: 'Eclipsing the West - China, India and the Forging of a New World' | King's College London Sir Vince Cable delivers the opening keynote of China Week 2025 with an analysis of China and India's rise and what it means for the global economy and governance.
14/08/2025
Our flagship returns this October. π¨π³
Join us from the 20-24 for a range of insightful discussions on how is reshaping, redefining and challenging a new world order. π
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