Energy & Resources Talking Points | 30-08-2016

China soon to introduce environment tax on pollutants; Slowdown in China’s imports of natural gas; New stimuli measures for China’s new energy auto sector; Victorian government set to ban fracking and coal seam gas exploration

Member Event: Taking Care of your Health in Beijing

Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics is hosting a free community health talk “Taking Care of your Health in Beijing”. Event Details: Date: Monday, September 12th 2016 Time: 9:30am Location: 2 Jiangtai Road, Chaoyang District Beijing 100015 北京市朝阳区将台路2号 邮编：100015 For a detailed map and directions click here This will be an engaging presentation on what to do in …

AustCham Podcast | LianFeng Qi on divorce and domestic violence in China – protecting yourself, your property and your rights

When American Kim Lee launched a high-profile divorce case against her celebrity Chinese husband Li Yang, it quickly became one of the biggest story’s of the year. Kim Lee’s brave pursuit of justice put long ignored issues like domestic violence under the spotlight – inspiring millions of Chinese women in the process. AustCham Beijing’s Luke …

Education Talking Points | 26/08/2016

Private equity firm Bain Capital set to enter the Australian childcare sector; NSW Independent education authority given power to close schools and run inspections; Chinese scientist, Max Lu, calls for a greater focus on basic research and development to strengthen the economy; petition against the Safe Schools program, including more than 17,000 signatures from the Australian Chinese community has been tabled in the New South Wales Parliament.

Member Event: Australia China Alumni Awards Presentation

The 8th Australia China Alumni Awards Presentation Dinner will be held on Saturday, 19th November 2016 in Guangzhou for the first time.Upon the request of most of our partner universities, this year’s nomination will be opened from 6th July until 31st August. Nominate yourself or your fellow alumni now! Over the past 7 years more than …

Food and Agribusiness Talking Points | 25/08/2016

In today’s Talking Points: The Asian Development Bank supports dairy farming in China; U.S. Approval of Syngenta Deal Brings GMO Food a Step Closer to China; Melbourne Dairy Symposium discusses contract transparency and milk pricing; Western Australia’s Grain Belt prepares for locus plague The Asian Development Bank supports dairy farming in China The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted US$125 million …

Health & Lifesciences Talking Points 24-08-2016

In today’s Talking Points: Blackmores posts $100 million profit for the financial year, a 115 per cent increase year-on-year; E-commerce solution provider Azoya organises tour by Chinese e-commerce influencers of Australian pharmacies; Xi Jinping urges authorities at all levels to consider public health when drafting policies; Beijing based Berry Genomics and San Diego’s BioNano Genomics to partner to develop a next-generation …