The German connection

It has been three eventful decades since the Goethe-Institut set up operations in China, Fang Aiqing reports.

The Goethe-Institut celebrated its 30th anniversary in China earlier this year. And a 30-hour celebration comprising concerts, performances, art installations, film screenings, lectures and events for children was held on Nov 17 and 18 at its base in the 798 art zone in Beijing.

Meanwhile, in 30 events held from September through Dec 9, the Goethe-Institut China held discussions on 30 essential questions about the future as well as human and social development, covering art, technology, language learning and gender studies.