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 Leopold Leeb .