Latin: '''Latinitas Sinica''' (Latin for Chinese Latinity) began its existence in Beijing Foreign Studies University. It is a specialized institution dedicated to the study and promotion of Latin in China[1] by supporting the learning and teaching of Latin Language in China;Promoting research in China in the field of Latin Language and Culture; Researching the area of Latin Sinology; Researching the area of Early Latin to Chinese Translations; Offering to Chinese society various services related to Latin Language and Culture,[2] being a reference for institutions around the world interested in Latin Language in China.[3] Every year issues an online periodical about Latin Studies in China.[4] It was established in 2012.[5] The current director is Michele Ferrero.[6] Latinitas Sinica organizes every year a Latin Summer Course.[7] Latinitas Sinica has established connections with various other centers for the studies of Classics around the world, in particular with the Pontificium Institutum Altioris Latinitatis in Rome[8] and the European Centre for Humanistic Studies "Erasmus".[9] Latinitas Sinica every year holds a performance of Latin songs, such as "Gaudeamus",[10] "Panis angelicus"[11] and the Latin version of the Anthem of Europe.[12] During the Summer 2014 Latinitas Sinica and the Pontificium Institutum Altioris Latinitatis in Rome organized the first "Summer Latin Intensive Course for Chinese Students".[13] [14] One of the advisers of Latinitas Sinica is Latinist .