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The BSI aimed at bettering the knowledge of
Chinese life and culture around the world. Its holdings included up to 200'000 volumes, as well as special materials such as paintings, calligraphies, photographs, children's drawings and artefacts such as costumes and musical instruments. The BSI organized
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Archive documents left in
Montevideo testify that the Library was in precarious financial situation. Its transportation from Geneva and its installation in Uruguay was financed by the Uruguayan Government. At first, the Library was left in boxes, it was then given an important space, inaugurated on
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in 1949, Switzerland promptly recognized the new regime (January 17, 1950). According to his own narrative, Li
Shizeng considered that the BSI was at risk to be seized by the PRC. Contacts were taken with the Uruguayan authorities through the meddling of
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In March 1993, a letter on behalf of the Che Kiai Cheu asked for the return of the BSI holdings. After negotiation, the core of the library, including all ancient
Chinese books, was transported to Taiwan. The collections are now integrated into the
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In Geneva, the BSI had three consecutive addresses: initially located in the city center, at 5, route de
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Chinese Art featuring 1000 items at the Geneva Kursaal, a 1935 exhibitions of children's drawings both in Geneva and at the
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The holdings of the BSI were huge. According to a 1939 description it counted 125'000 Chinese books and manuscripts and 30'000 European books. Later inventories amount to 200'000 volumes.
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many events, in Geneva, in other
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In Montevideo, the BSI continued its action for cultural dissemination, organizing events such as a 1969 exhibition
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Formally a private association, the BSI was funded by individuals forming a Committee of founding members (French:
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