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Education Talking Points 22-07-2016
A report by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has found that a record number of students who have studied overseas are returning to China to start their own businesses.
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 21-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Report released by the Productivity Commission calls for relaxing regulation on foreign investment in agricultural land; Bindaree Beef purchase deal is stalled by delays in the Foreign Investment Review Board Process; Investment in livestock supply chains grows despite general slowdown in China trade; Andrew Robb takes on post-politics role at Moelis & …
Health & Lifesciences Talking Points | 20-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: A study finds that Chinese consumers on average spend $213 over five years on air pollution removal; the elderly health care system expands as over-60s get set to make up one-third of the population by 2050; GlaxoSmithKline’s vaccine for HPV is approved by the China Food and Drug Administration for sale in …
Financial Services Talking Points | 19-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: China’s central authorities take new measures to improve financing and investment structures; the New Development Bank issues 3 billion yuan worth of green bonds, with more to come; Yu Xuejun at China Banking Regulatory Commission says that the shifting money supply is behind the slowdown in private investment growth; Alibaba moves to increase …
Post Event Update | Payment in Progress – The Future of Online Payments and Private E-commerce
The Future of Online Payments was held on July 21 at Tech Temple in Dongcheng. Austcham co-hosted the event with BritCham and BenCham. Payments exchanged over platforms like WeChat and AliPay have increased exponentially since 2010 and those in attendance heard fascinating insights into how non-bank institutions are storing and transmitting ever larger measures of …
Energy & Resources Talking Points | 15-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Bank of China raises $3 billion this week as part of 300 billion yuan multi-currency green bond issuance program; Chinese government advisory groups release report advising that emissions-cutting policies do not burden the economy; coal and steel capacity measures beget marked effects both on production rates and price indices; China National Petroleum …
Education Talking Points 14-07-2016
In today’s talking points,China’s young people seek further education over conventional employment;Chinese government turns its attention to the urban rural education divide; International education and brain drain: Chinese students set sights abroad;and British primary schools to follow Chinese style of maths teaching. China’s young people seek further education over conventional employment Over half of China’s …
Asthma and Travel in Beijing
Beijing’s air quality is often cited as a key concern for travellers to China, particularly those suffering from asthma. Dr Fiona Newton, a family medicine physician at Beijing United Family Hospital, offers a thorough and practical guide for asthmatics interested in travelling to China. The article outlines simple effective ways of managing asthma, both before …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 13-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: China’s cold supply chain must be improved to meet growing demand for perishables; the Australian wool industry records its best start to the financial year in 11 years thanks to solid Chinese demand and tight supply; smartphone app makers and big data combining to help Chinese consumers ensure food safety; and, Chinese Online-2-Offline …