March JF Salon Announcement

在2025年3月，我們將舉辦六場豐富的季風人文講壇活動，涵蓋歷史敘事、藝術與現實、政治經濟分析、哲學思考等多元領域，以及季風影像獨立紀錄片放映單元。我們邀請到著名作家、學者、藝術家與導演，共同探討歷史敘事、文化認同與社會變革的深層意義。

In March 2025, we will host six enriching JF Salon events covering diverse areas including historical narratives, art and reality, political-economic analysis, philosophical reflection, and our JF Image independent documentary screening unit. We have invited renowned writers, distinguished scholars, artists, and famous directors to explore the profound meanings of historical narratives, cultural identity, and social transformation.

3月6日：作家彼得·羅斯（Peter Rose）——「澳門：約翰·里夫斯眼中的二戰時期中國的卡薩布蘭卡」
彼得·羅斯將分享他的新作《The Good War of Consul Reeves》，透過英國領事John Reeves的視角，揭示二戰期間澳門作為「中國的卡薩布蘭卡」的獨特角色與歷史定位，講述Reeves在二戰期間駐守澳門、營救難民的英勇故事。

March 6: Author Peter Rose — "Macao: China's Casablanca during WWII as seen by John Reeves, the British Consul"
Peter Rose will share his new work "The Good War of Consul Reeves," revealing Macau's unique role and historical position as "China's Casablanca" during World War II through the perspective of British Consul John Reeves, and recounting Reeves' heroic story of stationing in Macau and rescuing refugees during the war.

3月10日：季風影像紀錄片放映——《沒有電影的電影節》（A Filmless Festival）
我們將放映由導演王我執導的紀錄片《沒有電影的電影節》，該片記錄了一群電影人如何在沒有實體影片的情況下，組織了一場獨特的電影節，以應對審查制度和表達自由的挑戰。

March 10: JF Image Documentary Screening — "A Filmless Festival"
We will screen the documentary "A Filmless Festival" directed by Wang Wo, which documents how a group of filmmakers organized a unique film festival without physical films, responding to the challenges of censorship and freedom of expression.

3月13日：學者與作家伊森·楊（Ethan Yang）和雷恩·揚克（Rayn Yonk）——「中國的兩難：平衡經濟增長與政治控制」
伊森·楊和雷恩·揚克將探討中國在追求經濟增長的同時，如何維持政治控制的平衡。他們將一同分析這一兩難現實對中國未來發展的影響，為我們提供深入理解中國發展困境的新視角。

March 13: Scholars and Authors Ethan Yang and Rayn Yonk — "The China Dilemma: Balancing Economic Growth and Political Control"
Ethan Yang and Rayn Yonk will explore how China balances political control while pursuing economic growth. They will jointly analyze how this dilemma affects China's future development, providing us with new perspectives for a deeper understanding of China's development challenges.

3月16日：黃亞生（Yasheng Huang）——「東方的興衰：考試、專制、穩定與技術如何帶來中國的成功，以及為何可能導致其衰落」
麻省理工學院教授黃亞生將基於其備受矚目的新著《東方的興衰》，探討中國歷史上考試制度、專制統治、社會穩定和技術發展如何推動國家成功，以及這些因素為何可能成為未來衰落的原因。

March 16: Yasheng Huang — "The Rise and Fall of the East: How Exams, Autocracy, Stability, and Technology Brought China Success, and Why They Might Lead to Its Decline"
MIT Professor Yasheng Huang will discuss his acclaimed new book "The Rise and Fall of the East," examining how examination systems, autocratic rule, social stability, and technological development drove China's success throughout history, and why these factors might become the causes of future decline.

3月20日：漫畫家與藝術家巴丟草（Badiucao）——「你必須參與革命」
知名政治漫畫家巴丟草將分享他與記者梅麗莎·陳（Melissa Chan）合作的近未來反烏托邦圖像小說《你必須參與革命》（You Must Take Part in Revolution）。探討在科技極權政府統治下，技術、專制政府以及個人為自由抗爭所付出的代價，探討藝術與政治行動主義的交匯。

March 20: Cartoonist and Artist Badiucao — "You Must Take Part in Revolution"
Renowned political cartoonist Badiucao will share his near-future dystopian graphic novel "You Must Take Part in Revolution," created in collaboration with journalist Melissa Chan. The work explores the costs of technology, authoritarian government, and individual struggles for freedom under techno-totalitarian rule, examining the intersection of art and political activism.

3月21日：學者、作家李宇森——「如水哲學：敘事如何改變我們對離散的理解」
香港學者、作家李宇森將探討「如水哲學」，闡述敘事如何影響和改變我們對離散群體的理解與認知，以及這種哲學思維在當下社會的意義：「離散時代敘事既可以被權力機關用以馴化人民，也可以被追求自主的抗爭者，用作為抵抗和實踐的工具。」

March 21: Scholar and Author Lee Yu Sum, Samuel — "Be Water Philosophy: How Narrative Changes Our Understanding of Diaspora"
Hong Kong scholar and author Lee Yu Sum, Samuel will explore "Be Water Philosophy," explaining how narratives influence and change our understanding and perception of diaspora communities, as well as the significance of this philosophical thinking in today's society: "In the age of diaspora, narratives can be used by power institutions to domesticate people, and can also be used by autonomy-seeking resisters as tools of resistance and practice."

此外，我們的網上購書平台 (https://jfbooks.org) 已全面上線並持續更新，歡迎您選購心儀的作品！在這個春意盎然的季節，無論身在何處，閱讀都會是您心靈的歸屬，讓思想的種子在讀書中生根發芽。季風書園攜帶知識的力量與人文的關懷，始終陪伴您左右。期待我們在DC相見！
Additionally, our online book platform (https://jfbooks.org) is fully launched and continuously updated. Welcome to purchase your favorite works! In this spring season full of vitality, no matter where you are, reading will be the spiritual home of your mind, allowing the seeds of thought to take root in books. JF Bookstore brings the power of knowledge and humanistic care, always accompanying you. Looking forward to seeing you in Washington D.C!

敬請留意我們隨後公佈的每場活動的報名通知！ Please stay tuned for upcoming registration announcements for each event!

我們的活動會通過電子郵件通訊的方式進行註冊和報名，你可以在“About Us”頁面登記成為我們的讀者會員，活動消息亦同步發佈在我們的Twitter/Instagram/X/Facebook 平台，請您留意每場活動的報名通知。季風書園期待您的參與！

Our events are registered and signed up through email communications. You can register as our reader member on the "About Us" page. Event news is also simultaneously posted on our Twitter, Instagram, X, and Facebook platforms. Please pay attention to the registration notices for each event. JF Books looks forward to your participation!