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Free online talk with Dr Song-Chuan Chen 13 February 2024

Who Killed Liao A-ting? A Murder Case in Two Chinese Oil Paintings

The Royal Museums Greenwich are holding a free online talk on this complicated event and its impact on Chinese Western relations.

  • Location: Online
  • Date and Times: Tuesday 13 February 2024 | 5.15-6:30pm
  • Prices: Free

Dr Song-Chuan Chen will explore the dispute between the Qing Chinese government and the East India Company by analysing two oil paintings from Royal Museums Greenwich’s collection that document the trial of 52 British sailors.

This event is free and open to everyone, and will take place via Zoom. There is no need to book; please click on the link below shortly before 5.00pm on the day.

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Tue 13 Feb 2024, 09:28 | Tags: Announcement