“Dead Brits in China: Poisons, Other Departures and Responses” – Robert Bickers

Sorry for last minute posting but I think was organised at the last minute…still…should be interesting. Perhaps offering “Happy Hour” drinks was not overly appropriate, or perhaps it was, as the Heywood story (not sure why wrong spelling below from the FCC?) has perked up the usual otherwise dull Chinese politics scene…Hacks!! gotta love ’em…

The Shanghai Foreign Correspondents Club Presents

“Dead Brits in China: Poisons, Other Departures and Responses”

Robert Bickers

Neil Heyward’s untimely death in Chongqing has been making headlines around
the world in recent weeks.  Distinguished UK Professor Robert Bickers will
put that tragedy into historical perspective, providing colorful and
well-informed insight into the mysterious deaths in China of other British and
foreign nationals from days past and the responses to themFirst Floor, 11 Dongping Rd (at the intersection of Hengshan Rd)

Venue Details: Sasha’s

First Floor, 11 Dongping Rd (at the intersection of Hengshan Rd)

Time: Monday, April 16^th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Admission: Free for members and non-members; enjoy Sasha’s Happy Hour prices

RSVP: fcc.sfcc@gmail.com

About the Speaker:

Robert Bickers is a professor of history at the University of Bristol.   His books include: “The Scramble for China: Foreign devils in the Qing empire”, and “Empire Made Me: An Englishman Adrift in Shanghai”.