The Long March Victory Anniversary: A Nation Remembers
October 24, 2026
Enjoy a moving performance of *Ten Farewells to the Red Army* at a spectacular gala marking the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory (1934–1936).
Welcome to the Historical Connections section of the Ireland China Blog. Here, we delve into the rich history shared between Ireland and China, exploring significant events, influential figures, and historical milestones. Uncover the stories that connect Ireland and China across centuries.
Enjoy a moving performance of *Ten Farewells to the Red Army* at a spectacular gala marking the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory (1934–1936).
Did you know China & Ireland share an ancient astronomical link? A landmark discovery by Professor Pat McCarthy explores how Hongshan and Newgrange societies built advanced, star-aligned monuments 5,000 years ago. Read the article!
Discover the superpower of learning Mandarin and explore China’s breathtaking cultural diversity in the final episode of 5 Reasons I Love Living in China.
Discover insights from the Shenyang Robotics Conference 2026 with Pat McCarthy. Explore the future of AI, human-robot synergy, and Sino-European innovation.
Exploring 100 years of Ireland-China relations and how people-to-people exchange builds trust and replaces misunderstanding with informed perspective.
This article presents Ireland & China: A Century of Partnership and Exchange, Part 2, the second and final instalment of a two-part documentary produced by the Europe Sino Institute. Some Footage Courtesy of CCTV+ and AMSP.
This article looks at Ireland & China: A Century of Partnership and Exchange, the first part of a two-part documentary co-produced by the Europe Sino Institute and CCTV+. The documentary traces a century of Ireland–China relations.
On February 18, 2025, Governor of Liaoning province Wang Xinwei appointed Pat McCarthy as an Investment Ambassador for Shenyang, recognizing his and his team’s significant contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between Ireland and Liaoning. These efforts have particularly enhanced cooperation in investment, trade, education, and tourism.
In a recent interview with CGTN, Patrick McCarthy, Chair of the Ireland Sino Institute, emphasized the significance of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Ireland on February 17, 2025. This landmark visit underscores the deepening ties between Ireland and China, presenting a unique opportunity to enhance bilateral relations, especially in trade, investment, tourism and education.
In January 2025, Chairman Pat McCarthy of the Ireland Sino Institute (Chinese name Zhang Xiaoai 张小爱), was conferred the title of Honorary Ambassador for Tourism and Culture by the Chinese Government.
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