Useful links

Website for the Chinese branch of the British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.

This programme aims to establish sustainable links that will impact on the development of the schools involved, to provide professional development opportunities for staff and to enrich the curriculum and support language awareness and learning.

Website containing articles, news and events about education in China, as well as resources and information about research and development in China. Contains link to Chinese version of the site.

The Confucius Institute for Scotland, one of 140 worldwide, aims to help develop effective Sino-Scottish business, cultural and academic links, to offer an extensive programme of Chinese language training and to organise a Scotland-wide festival of Chinese culture in 2008.

Website of Hanban, the Office of Chinese Language Council International. Includes news, links and further information about Hanban and China.

The Scotland-China Association (SCA) is a non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian organisation for people who have an interest in all aspects of Chinese life and civilisation. The SCA holds a wide range of cultural events in Glasgow and Edinburgh to foster friendship and understanding between the people of Scotland and China.

Information about the Scotland-China Educational Network (SCEN) and its partnership with Scottish CILT on the SCILT website.

Website by the Scottish Government in simplified Cantonese promoting Scotland as a place to work and study.

The official website for the 2008 Beijing Olympics (English-language version). Includes latest news and information about Olympic athletes and venues.

Articles in English or Chinese about art, music, design and literature - both modern and classical. Includes a gallery of images, audio and video.

China Now is the largest ever festival of Chinese culture in the UK. It launches in February 2008, with a series of high-profile events and a spectacular firework display to mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year.

From the first fireworks arching into the sky launching Chinese New Year in February, through to the last swirl of the pipes on St Andrews Day, 2008 will see the largest ever celebration of Chinese culture across Scotland and the UK.

Ricefield Arts is committed to nurturing Chinese art and culture within the Chinese community in Scotland. It is also dedicated to sharing Chinese traditions with all the people of Scotland.

Collection of articles, views and further links from the BBC website about how China is changing.

Daily news about China and worldwide issues, this is the English version but the site is also in Chinese and many other languages.

News from China about issues affecting China and the wider world.

Online courses in Chinese for speakers of other languages.

News and views about China and the wider world.

Website of the People's Daily, a popular Chinese newspaper. Includes latest news, photos and a newsletter.