Why should I join?

Taking an interest in China

Who are you?
If your work involves China, if you are interested in learning more about the world's next superpower or if you have recently moved to London and want to find new and like-minded friends and make business contacts - then the Chopsticks Club is the Club to join.

See what others have to say about us!

Although through my work, I attend many China focused events, the Chopsticks one seemed quite unique and refreshing.  I think London is in real need of a China focused group that is not influenced by politics or business for that matter…..it was very good that people could simply say their view openly. So much has happened in China in recent years and to so many people, every Chinese or Westerner who has lived in China or has close contact with China will have strong feelings, good or bad.  It is simply a good idea to share these feelings and opinions in a friendly, considerate, intelligent and understanding way.  I think the Chopsticks Club has achieved that with brilliance.  
                                                                                                [Carrie Waley, CEO, Mandarin Recruitment]
 
“I felt it was very well organized, with good speakers and guests.  Overall it's a great event.”      
                                                                                                [Julia He, Citi Alternative Investments]

"What a pleasure to spend an evening over good food with such an interesting and diverse group of people who all share a common interest in China and cultural engagement."     
                                                     [Simon Heale, CEO of China Now, the 2008 UK Festival of Culture]

"I'd say the engagement, interest, and passion of the audience for all aspects of China, and the fact that it was a nice balance of British (or European) and Chinese, and of different ages, interests and perspectives, made it a pretty unique combination. I think Chopsticks has carved out a unique and very successful position, and must be one of the most committed and independent organisations, and one with a genuine long term history, engaged with China in London, or the UK for that matter."   
                                                                                    [Dr Kerry Brown, China Expert, Chatham House]

"Many thanks for a really enjoyable evening last night. I think you (Theresa) and HJ have a really great club going, and as a sinophile of sorts, I can't believe that I have only just discovered it! I am delighted to now be a member of a group that brings together such an interesting eclectic crowd of people bound by a common interest of strengthening ties between British and Chinese people in the UK. I do believe I shall get much out of your club's events, and I shall certainly spread the word among my colleagues past and present, who may also have much to gain (and contribute) by being members.                     
                                                                                                     [Angus Pearson, New Member 2009]

"Chopsticks Club has been my lifeline to re-establishing my cultural roots and finding myself again! Thank you so much!"  
                                                                                                  [Roz Walters, Director Heshan School]

"It is not only social networking for Chinese and Western people but a way of introducing China to the Western people and some British born Chinese. I appreciate the work you do and have a lot of respect for your enthusiasm in China."     
                                                                                                                          [Chinese businessman]
 
"The key, of course, is the interaction with Chinese from an immense variety of backgrounds. You [Chopsticks Club] have created a highly effective common ground in a very agreeable social setting".                                                 
                                                                                                       [Barnaby Powell, Banker & Author]

"Great speech, great food, great people and great HOST"                                                                              
                                                                                                                          [Lili Zhao, China Ethos]  

"I was talking about the Chopsticks evenings we had with my friends back here [in Beiing], some of them asked me what kind of people are in the Club. I thought about it and told them 'the Club members are people who are interested in Chinese culture and friendly to China'. I think we are lucky to have friends like you. We should thank you and all your friends who spend your own time to organize all those activities. I had very strong impression when you were saying "we are glad to hear the voice and opinion not only from one side but both sides' I think it is so important for people to thinking from difference point of view."             
                                                                                                                        [Zhou Ti, Entrepreneur]  

Click here to download a membership form

你的背景
如果你从事的工作与中国有关，如果你有兴趣加深对这个世界未来强国的了解，或者你刚到伦敦想要结交志趣相同的朋友，那么筷子俱乐部将是一个最合适的选择。
 
请看各界对我们的评价：
 

"俱乐部成员对中国事务非常感兴趣。英中成员比例很协调，年龄跨度大，兴趣范围。这些以及俱乐部常年不懈的努力和它的中立性都使得它处于一个非常独特的有利地位。
［英国皇家国际时务关系研究院Kerry Brown 博士］
 
"筷子俱乐部是我重新建立文化根基和找回自我的生命线。非常感谢！"
［Roz Walters, Heshan 学校主任］
 
"这不仅是中西人士社交的场所，也是一个介绍中国给西方人民和在英国出生的华人的极好方式。我完全支持你们所作的工作。"
［中国企业家］
 
"和具有广泛背景的中国人沟通交流很关键。你们俱乐部在这方面提供了一个有效而和谐的环境。"
[作家 Barnaby Powell]
 
"演讲，晚餐，参加者和主持人都特别棒！"
［SL杂志赵丽丽］
 
 "我曾经和北京的朋友聊起筷子俱乐部的活动。他们问我参加者都是什么样的人。我想了一下回答说：'他们都是对中国文化感兴趣，对中国友好的人。'我们有幸有你们这样的朋友，感谢你们费时费力组织这样的活动。我对你所说的：'我们非常高兴听到中西双方的见解。'印象极为深刻，我想认识到人们有不同见解是很重要的事。"
［企业家周提］