This rapid cultural development has made Shanghai an important destination on the international art circuit: The Shanghai Art Fair, Shanghai Biennale, Museum of Contemporary Art and countless new private galleries, though young, are turning it into a contemporary arts hub to rival China's capital, Beijing.
On the higher education circuit, she will receive the title of Honorary Professor from Tongji University in Shanghai and meet with officials at Hainan University, where she is Honorary Chairperson of the University Council.