Event

Sport for social change

Social Innovation Meet-up, a group that organizes monthly talks on social innovation and entrepreneurship, will be discussing “Sport for Social Change” tomorrow afternoon. Participants will learn how organizations in China are using sports to empower people and drive social change.

Where: Penghao Theater, 35 Dongmianhua Hutong (off Nanluguxiang), Xicheng District
When: July 17, 2-4 pm
Tel: 15010870879
Cost: Free

Grasp a vanishing Beijing

Because of modernization and urbanization, more and more old blocks are being razed to give way to apartments and office buildings. This hike through Beijing’s vanishing historical quarters is a great way to get out for a day and learn something new about the capital.

Where: meet at Exit C of Hepingmen station on Subway Line 2
When: July 17, 1:30-4 pm
Tel: 15117916648
Cost: Free

Reporting on environmental issues

This talk will feature Jonathan Watts, the first Asia environment correspondent for Britain’s The Guardian. Watts will discuss the challenges of environmental reporting and give his perspective on why China’s environmental challenges are different from those of other countries at similar stages of economic development.

Where: Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: July 18, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Tel: 8459 9269
Cost: Free

(By Liang Meilan)