A roundup of all the best Chinese events in London this November, including talks, performances, and more.
A huge number of events this month. For business, there are several delegations from China and China-Britain Business Council’s flagship consumer conference. Those more interested in arts and culture are also spoilt for choice with a mixture of talks, exhibitions, and workshops.
Perhaps most interesting are a couple of more niche talks. One on recent findings from China regarding human evolution and another on plant hunter Frank Kingson Ward’s travels, including to China.
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Yiwei Deng, Piano Performance
Yiwei Deng is a collaborative pianist currently pursuing an Artist Diploma in Collaborative Piano at the Royal College of Music, London. She will be performing a piano recital at St James church, Piccadilly.
When: 1:10 – 2:00 pm, November 7th
Where: St Hames Church, Piccadilly
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yiwei-deng-piano-tickets-1863889175699?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
UKTA Conversation × Jiang Qiong Er
The UK Tsinghua Association (UKTA), in collaboration with the Asia Society France and Waddington Custot Gallery, will present a special conversation event titled “Beyond Definition: A Cross-Cultural Dialogue Between East and West”. This event will explore the artistic journey of Jiang QiongEr, focusing on her remarkable achievements as a “cultural ambassador” who bridges China and France, as well as the wider international art and design community.
When: 4:00 – 6:00 pm, November 8th
Where: Waddington Custot, 11-12 Cork St, London W1S 3LT Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ukta-conversation-jiang-qiong-er-tickets-1879934317149?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Evidence from China clarifies the ‘muddle in the middle’ of human evolution
A little different from the normal events we include. Here, world-leading fossil expert Chris Stringer will guide the audience through latest evidence on fossils, Denisovans and DNA from China.
When: 6:30 – 8:00 pm, November 11th
Where: UCL Bentham House, 4-8 Endsleigh Gardens, WC1H 0EG Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evidence-from-china-clarifies-the-muddle-in-the-middle-of-human-evolution-tickets-1680393996679?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Double Eleven Hotpot Dinner Social
Double Eleven is a celebration in China focused on single people, typically involving big single day sales. Dear Asia are celebrating with an all-you-can-eat hot pot dinner. Yummy!
When: 6:30 pm, November 11th
Where: W1, specific address Informed after sign-up
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/double-eleven-hotpot-dinner-social-dont-eat-alone-on-singles-day-tickets-1359067881619
2025 China [Shenshan]-U.K. [London] Investment Cooperation Exchange Event
Hosted by the Shenzhen China – Europe Innovation Centre, this event is for anyone interested in investment and business. Organisers say to come prepared to engage in insightful discussions, exchange ideas, and build relationships that could shape the future of investment cooperation between China and the UK.
When: 2:30 – 6:00 pm, November 12th
Where: 71 Vincent Square
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2025-china-shenshan-uk-london-investment-cooperation-exchange-event-tickets-1921116203279?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
The Plant Hunters
Another unique event, this lecture and exhibition materials display will explore the journeys carried out by plant hunter Frank Kingdon Ward. He first travelled on the Bedford Expedition to China in 1909, concluding his travels 47 years later on the summit of Mount Victoria in north-eastern Myanmar. During that time he discovered a plethora of new plant species.
When: 6:30 – 9:30 pm, November 12th
Where: 1 Kensington Gore
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-plant-hunters-tickets-1374591884329?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
They Call Me Witch Exhibition
The exhibition brings together eleven women and non-binary artists working across installation, moving image, sculpture, and painting. They rethink the figure of the “witch” not as a folkloric or mystical character but as a historically and politically charged identity.
When: 12:00 – 7:00 pm, November 14th – 19th
Where: The Crypt Gallery, Under St Pancras New Church, Duke’s Road
Website: https://whichwitchcollective.com/they-call-me-witch
Free Piaoqi workshop by artist Mengyi Zhang
As part of our NOW 2025 exhibition, artist Mengyi Zhang will lead a free Piaoqi (floating lacquer) fan workshop for families, where participants will have the chance to create their own vibrant, handcrafted lacquer fans. Her art is being exhibited at the exhibition, which highlights up and coming artists.
When: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, 15th November 2025
Where: Gerald Moore Gallery
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-piaoqi-floating-lacquer-workshop-by-artist-mengyi-zhang-tickets-1759759129929?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Beyond COP30: Telling Climate Stories in East and Southeast Asia
Join Dialogue Earth Assistant Editor Regina Lam in conversation with environmental journalist Jhesset O Enano and documentary filmmaker Ivan Ogilvie in this panel discussing what makes an impactful climate and sustainability story in the region. Panelists will offer insights on how to pitch compelling stories and build a career in covering what is arguably the most important story of our time.
When: 6:30 – 8:00 pm, November 18th
Where: Camden Chinese Community Centre
Website: https://luma.com/xn4p0eo3
2025 Tencent x CBAIA Annual Conference
The China-Britain Artificial Intelligence Association (CBAIA) 7th-anniversary annual conference will be held this month. The event will feature keynote speeches from AI experts and Tencent professionals, engaging panel discussions, and insights into Tencent career opportunities, including campus and experienced roles.
When: 4:00 – 8:00 pm, November 15th
Where: UCL Gatsby Centre, 25 Howland Street
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2025-tencent-x-cbaia-annual-conference-tickets-1825654855819?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Shanghai Biopharma London Forum
Join this conference held at the Bank of China London, where the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality have brought a delegation of Shanghai’s leading bio-pharmaceutical companies. The event is hosted during London’s Life Sciences Week.
When: 10:00 – 11:30 am, 18th November.
Where: Bank of China, 1 Lothbury, London, EC2R 7DB.
Website: https://www.cbbc.org/events/shanghai-biopharma-london-forum
Sunday Salon Series: Foreign Flavours, the power of food
Anna Sulan Masing invites three writers who use food as ways into topics and exploring themes (Stephanie Sy-Quia, Budgie Montoya, and Katie Goh) to join her for this salon at Spiritland.
When: 12:00 – 3:00 pm, November 23rd
Where: Spiritland, 9 – 10 Stable Street
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-salon-series-foreign-flavours-the-power-of-food-tickets-1747187728529
China Consumer 2025
The China-Britain Business Council’s flagship consumer conference will return again this November. Last year’s event attracted over 200 delegates, who heard from speakers representing Jaguar Land Rover, Whittard of Chelsea, Holland & Barrett, Pop Mart, Alibaba and more.
When: 9:00am – 7:30 pm, November 24th
Where: 10 Union St, London, SE1 1SZ
Website: https://www.cbbc.org/events/china-consumer-2025
Chris Zhongtian Yuan, Intimate Labour
One final art event for you, Artist-in-residence Chris Zhongtian Yuan presents an artist talk and performative reading, testing the iterative process of documenting previous projects and the potential of storytelling within different public spaces. The evening centres on Intimate Labour, a scripted performance first presented in 2024.
When: 6:30 – 8:00 pm, November 27th
Where: Studio Voltaire, 1A Nelsons Row
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chris-zhongtian-yuan-intimate-labour-tickets-1833541976409?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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