New policies to foster Chinese innovation On Wednesday China’s State Council announced multiple policies designed to encourage homegrown innovation. This comes as response to China’s new shift from a manufacturing based economy to a services and investment led one. As part of this, three new ‘national innovation demonstration zones’ will be set up in the …
AustCham Beijing’s General Manager Nick Coyle Featured in The Australian
This week it has come to light that the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will not necessarily protect Australian exporters from China’s newest imposition on goods sold online. From April 8, there will be a 17% value-added tax (VAT) on 70% of the value of a variety of goods sold online in China. The initiative …
Energy & Resources Talking Points 30-03-2016
China stops building wind turbines because most of the energy is wasted Could this be the end of new wind turbine projects in China for the foreseeable future? China has stopped approving plans to build new turbines as huge amounts of wind power was wasted in 2015. Last year it was reported that 15 % …
Education Talking Points 29-03-2016
More female students who study abroad are returning to China 80% of female Chinese students returned home in 2014 to China following their graduation to continue their careers back at home (China’s Ministry of Education). 60% of female students returned home in comparison to male students, they felt their career prospects and personal life prospects …
Food and Agribusiness Talking Points 28-03-2016
Agricultural Cooperaiton and the ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative The conclusion of the Seminar on Agriculture Cooperation under One Belt One Road Strategy has highlighted significant opportunities for the Agricultural sector along the New Silk Road Economic Belt, with China’s agricultural cooperation with foreign countries set to develop rapidly over the next few years. According …
March Aussie Drinks @ MEI Whisky Bar, Rosewood Beijing
Join us for Aussie Drinks this month on Friday the 25th of March at MEI Whisky Bar, Rosewood Beijing and welcome the long awaited warmth. Expect lucky door prizes, discount beer, wine and cocktails, as well as good company on the night. No RSVP required for this event Date: Friday, 25th March 2016 (Click here to add …
Post Event Update | Joint Chamber Briefing on KPMG’s China Outlook 2016
On the 25th of March AustCham Beijing, AmCham China, The British Chamber, The European Chamber, and KPMG hosted an exclusive briefing on KPMG’s China Outlook 2016. The sold-out briefing unpacked the report with reference to the future of China’s economy and what this means for foreign businesses and governments navigating these changes. Vaughn Barber (Global Chair, …
Healthcare and Lifesciences Talking Points, 25-03-2016
China’s Contribution to Global Health Security Through Pharma Partnerships Following the devastating outbreak of Ebola in 2014 many lessons were learnt in regards to how open the world was to global heath epidemics and the lack of commercial and governmental funding to tackle the spread of dangerous diseases. With the Ebola outbreak, even though the …
AFL Opening Season Weekend – Sydney Swans vs the Collingwood Magpies
Join the Australia-China Youth Association and the Beijing Bombers at ‘Yummy Box’ bar Wudaokou, to watch the first round of the 2016 AFL season. The match features The Sydney Swans vs the Collingwood Magpies and is set to be a big opening weekend! AFL Opening Season Weekend- Sydney Swans vs Collingwood Magpies Date: Saturday 26th March 2016 …
National People’s Congress Briefing 2016
On Thursday the 24th of March AustCham Beijing, in conjunction with AmCham China and the Center for China and Globalisation, hosted an exclusive chamber briefing on the 2016 National People’s Congress (NPC), focusing discussion on the 13th Five Year Plan. Speakers included Ms. Li Lu, Principal of GM & Associates and Vice-Chair of AmCham China’s …