China cuts gas prices for industrial users China has cut gas prices for industrial and business users to combat pollution issues. The cuts will vary per city and will come into effect on the 20th November, with expected savings of 43 billion yuan ($6.7 billion). China has been slow to alter gas prices particularly for …
Flu Shots: FACT or FICTION? United Family Healthcare Beijing
Did you know that, each year, more than 40% of preschoolers and 30% of school-age kids miss school because of influenza (“the flu”). Additionally, up to 39% of adults will miss work due to flu-like symptoms. The World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
Beijing F&B Entrepreneurs: Stories of Foreign Food and Wine Success
Everyone’s hungry and thirsty, but people are picky about what they consume. Over the last ten years, tastes have changed in China. Foreign restaurants and imported wine wholesalers that used to cater to expats are now having success with all demographics. This event, hosted by China Entrepreneurs (CE), the AmCham China SME Committee, AustCham Beijing, …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 23-11-15
Vice-Premier Wang Yang elaborates on plans for China’s agricultural modernization One of the objectives outlined in the proposal for the 13th Five –Year Plan is agricultural modernization. Last week, Vice-Premier Wang Yang published an article in the People’s Daily further describing the Chinese government’s plans. The focus will be on innovation, both technological and managerial, …
Education Talking Points 19-11-15
China found to have the most English-language international schools ISC Research, part of the International School Consultancy has found that there are now 8,000 English-language international schools world-wide. China has the most, at 526 and has also experienced the largest growth in the number of schools, adding 218 schools in four years since late 2011. …
Announcing the launch of the 2015 Business in China Survey!
As a part of our ongoing advocacy efforts, AustCham Beijing has worked with the other Australian Chambers in Greater China to develop a comprehensive business survey. The purpose of the survey is to better understand perspectives of the Greater China business climate and the challenges faced by our member’s in operating here. As part of our ongoing advocacy efforts, AustCham Beijing has worked closely with the …
Energy & Resources Talking Points 18-11-15
Coal consumption predicted to fall this year The IEEFA predicts a 2% – 4% fall in coal consumption this year, with India being the only major economy likely to increase consumption. China’s predicted decrease in consumption has been attributed to the Chinese government’s promotion of other energy sources. As well as the economic transition from …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 17-11-15
MLA responds to China’s 13th five-year plan Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has released an article outlining the most pertinent aspects of the 13th five-year plan for Australia’s red meat industry. MLA also discusses the implications of this plan to present potential opportunities for the industry in China. Click here to read the full article. …
Financial Service Talking Points 16-11-15
SAFE announces reform measures for 2015 Q3 China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange announced a pilot program for MNCs handling of foreign exchange funds will be extended nationwide. The new rules for the management of foreign exchange and debt found that included companies’ costs of funds dropped and they used funds more efficiently. Click here …
Education Talking Points 12-11-2015
TAFE Directors call to freeze payments to risky private training colleges TAFE Directors in Australia have released a statement calling for a halt to funding of high-risk private training colleges, to prevent taxpayers and students from continuing to fund ‘unscrupulous training providers’. Read the full media release here. Quality Assurance Framework for International Education Agents …