All Chinese culture, all the time

See China is a non-profit website dedicated to discussing and promoting global Chinese culture for the purposes of in-depth understanding and constructive dialogue.

Launched in January 2010, the website is jointly supported by the Center for International Cultural Exchange in Beijing (中外文化交流中心) and Danwei Consulting.

With contributions from a group of writers and translators from different backgrounds, See China wishes to bring to our readers the latest and most interesting stories on the arts, life, people, film, TV and stage, literature, history and all creative aspects of Chinese culture.

The See China Club also organizes regular events such as exclusive press events, guided tours and special cultural programs. If you wish to contribute to See China, or participate in our See China Club events, please subscribe to our newsletter and leave your contact information by writing to: seechina10@gmail.com.

Background of CICE

The Center for International Cultural Exchange was established in 1998 as a publicly-funded institution to foster international understanding through a variety of artistic and cultural programs. Its official mandates include international conferences and seminars, organization of performances and exhibitions, production and translation of books, documentaries and films, consulting and arts dealing, among others. It is also the owner of the China & the World Cultural Exchange Magazine (《中外文化交流》杂志) which was founded in 1992, and the Boyi Gallery located at No. 83, Bei Hei Yan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Every year, CICE organizes hundreds of cultural programs for the purpose of bridging the understanding of different peoples of the world, including touring international artists in China and presenting Chinese artists to the world. It is the official organizer of 2001 China-South Korea Friendship Tourism Week, 2005 Rencontres Trans Musicales de Rennes (French Modern Music Concert) in Chaoyang Park, the annual China Changzhou International Cartoon and Animation Week (中国常州国际动漫周) since 2004, Cai Guoqiang’s I Want to Believe Exhibition in the National Art Museum of China in 2008 and Shanghai World Expo Tourism Year Opening Ceremony on January 1st,  2010.

Danwei Consulting
Since 2003, the Danwei website has translated and explained the Chinese Internet and media scenes. The company also offers content creation and research services, and is working with CICE on See China editorial, technical and marketing aspects of the project.