QUEER CHINA EVENT, THIS THURSDAY 22 MARCH

REMINDER: QUEER CHINA EVENT, THIS THURSDAY 22 MARCH

17:30–19:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Professor Lisa Rofel (University of California, Santa Cruz) interviews renowned queer Chinese activist/scholars Professor Li Yinhe (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) and Professor Cui Zi’en (Beijing Film Academy), Q&A to follow (interpretation services provided).
Location: Sackville Street Building, Entrance Hall

19:00–20:00 WINE AND DRINKS RECEPTION
Location: Sackville Street Building, Entrance Hall

All are welcome to attend this free event, but please register at http://queerchina1.eventbrite.co.uk.

Anthropology Professor Lisa Rofel is a pioneer in Chinese LGBT studies in the west and began publishing on the subject more than 10 years ago.

Sociology Professor Li Yinhe has published several books in Chinese on LGBT life in China, appears on TV and maintains an incisive blog. She has presented petitions for the past several years to China's National People’s Congress to legalize same-sex marriage.

Film Professor Cui Zi'en is a prolific filmmaker and outspoken commentator on LGBT issues in China.