In today’s Talking Points: Australian coal gasification technology to be trialled in China, as Carbon Energy secure new joint venture; Wind power tipped to deliver up to 14 percent of China’s energy by 2030, meeting three-quarters of China’s renewable energy target; BHP investing $9.5 million into CCS research in China; and, Chinese oil and coal outputs reduced as economic rebalance …
Education Talking Points 21-06-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Bonanza for international schools as rapidly increasing numbers of Chinese students look for a springboard into global universities; 22 Chinese universities make the Asia University Rankings top 100, marking the second year running China has dominated the list; new quotas addressing educational inequality set to make university admission fairer for poor students; and, Chinese …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 17-05-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Soybean-meal futures booming on the Dalian Commodities Exchange, three-month contracts up 40 percent; Fonterra to launch Tip Top Ice Creams in China using online retailing; China’s largest grain trader COFCO announces major global expansion targets, plans to source 50 million tons of wheat overseas by 2020; and China expanding relationship with FAO to further …
Health & Lifesciences Talking Points 16-06-2016
Report reveals significant Australian overuse of antibiotics A national report regarding the usage and resistance of antimicrobials has shown that although nearly half of all Australians received a prescription for antibiotics in 2014, a large number of these individuals did not actually require them. The unnecessary over-prescription of antimicrobials is an increasingly prevalent problem …
Energy Talking Points 14-06-2016
East coast gas in the pipeline for Jemena Chinese-controlled infrastructure company Jemena says an $800 million pipeline is built to connect the Northern Territory gas market with the east coast and as part of a much bigger plan, with Gladstone’s three LNG plants set to drive more demand than many were expecting to struggle to …
Education Talking Points 08-06-2016
Fall in 2016 gaokao numbers raises concerns 9.4 million Chinese students are currently sitting the gaokao, China’s yearly national college entrance exams. This number represents a drop of 20,000 students as compared to last year, with the decreased gaokao registrations primarily being noticed in Beijing, Liaoning and Jiangsu. The gaokao is the examination upon which …
Health & Lifesciences Talking Points 07-06-2016
China establishes target dates for family doctor access In a newly released guideline that aims to improve healthcare, a targeted date of 2020 has been set for all people in China to have readily available access to a family doctor. This comes in light of the ever-increasing number of problems presented by the steadily aging population …
Post-Event Update & Annual Report | AustCham Beijing Annual General Meeting 2016
Over 50 members attended AustCham’s 2016 AGM, held in the Chamber’s new event space at our Chaoyang office. Chairman Tracy Colgan opened proceedings, explaining how the Chamber is adapting to better serve our members in a changing economic environment. Over the past year the Chamber has invested greater resources in the secretariat and opened new …
Post Event Update | AustCham & BritCham Outdoor BBQ Fun Day
The 4th of June saw the Australian and British communities of Beijing come together for a day of food, drink and cricket. Fortunately the forecast thunderstorms cleared, replaced by perfect BBQ weather and ideal cricket conditions. We’d like to thank the wide range of stallholders who helped make the day a success. We also hope everyone …
Financial Services Talking Points 03-06-2016
Growth in manufacturing remains steady, signals economic stabilisation. Growth in China’s manufacturing sector remained steady for a third consecutive month, with figures for May adding to recent evidence China’s economy is stabilising. The manufacturing purchasing index stood at 50.1 in May, unchanged from April. A reading above 50 indicates expansion while below 50 indicates contraction. …