Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 03-11-2015

Date: Tuesday, 3rd November 2015   Agricultural reform becomes one of the 13th 5YP focuses (Chinese) Source: Ocn.com.cn, 30 Oct 2015 Analysts believe the agricultural modernization will be accelerated during the next few years due to an oversupply of crops, unreasonable structure and food security issues. With domestic demand showing the most potential, the authorities …

Selling, Sourcing and E-Commerce in China 2016

The latest publication from China Briefing, entitled Selling, Sourcing and E-Commerce in China 2016, is out now and available for purchase through the Asia Briefing Bookstore.   Over the past few decades, China has developed into a manufacturing and trading powerhouse. Now known as the Factory of the World, China’s economic model has been built …

Deputy Chair AustCham Beijing and Global Chair, Global Practice KPMG, Vaughn Barber Interviewed on CCTV News re. Dalian World Economic Forum

On Thursday the 10th September, AustCham Beijing Deputy Chair, Vaughn Barber was interviewed on CCTV News regarding the recent World Economic Forum held in Dalian, North East China. Vaughn outlined various key take-away points from a speech by Chinese Premier Li, including growth sectors and opportunities. Importantly, Vaughn highlighted that China is truly open for business, …

AustCham Beijing Secretariat and partner at Norton Rose Fullbright, interviewed on CCTV

On Thursday the 13th August, Tom Luckock, AusCham Beijing’s Secretariat and a partner at Norton Rose Fullbright, was interviewed on CCTV regarding a recent economic dialogue held in Canberra. Tom highlighted the difficulties present around implementing the Australia and China FTA, but emphasized the importance of the dialogue in addressing potential problems within the agreement …

AustCham Beijing’s General Manager, Nick Coyle on 1233 ABC Newcastle Radio

AustCham Beijing’s General Manager, Nick Coyle was interviewed by Aaron Kearney on 1233 ABC Newcastle Radio speaking about China’s far-reaching impact on the Australian economy. If you have missed Nick’s interview, please click on the following link: https://soundcloud.com/1233newcastle/how-will-chinas-downturn-impact-the-hunter (Requires VPN)

AustCham Beijing Treasurer Russell Brown on CCTV News

On Wednesday 21st October, AustCham Beijing Treasurer and Managing Partner of Lehman Brown International Accountants, Russell Brown was interviewed on CCTV News Global Buesiness regarding the developing China-UK trade relations, and the significance of Xi Jinping’s recent visit to the UK. A notable comment by Russell was that we are seeing the start of a …