In today’s talking points: China’s Ministry of Commerce calls blocked Ausgrid sale a protectionist move; China’s zinc smelting industry slashes fees; Shale gas to underpin growth in world natural gas production; Whitehaven announces rise in profits, thermal coal up China’s Ministry of Commerce calls blocked Ausgrid sale a protectionist move Following the blocked sale of Australia’s largest energy grid, …
Education Talking Points | 18/08/2016
In today’s Talking Points: Chinese and Australian universities vaulted into global top 100; Investment in education and research lifts China into world’s top 25 innovators; Is China experiencing a higher-education glut?; Education, tourism and services to sustain Australia-China trade relationship Chinese and Australian universities vaulted into global top 100 Two more Australian universities have made the global top 100 …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 17-08-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Capilano CEO denies claims honey exported to China not 100% Australian; Dairy Association of China (DAC) report finds that industry overhaul and stricter regulation has substantially improved the quality of Chinese milk products; livestock shortage looks set to drive the development of a meat futures market; and Fonterra adopts a new supply chain standard for sourcing palm products …
Health & Lifesciences Talking Points | 16-08-2016
In today’s talking points, a series of articles about modern China’s problems with obesity and diabetes; also, a survey demonstrates wealthy Chinese citizens concern about end-of-life care. Diabetes China’s next big public health issue Chinese diabetes rates are climbing in what some medical experts are calling a ticking time-bomb for the country’s healthcare system. Diabetes, virtually non-existent in China …
AustCham Podcast | Niu on building a premium Chinese brand with global characteristics
Niu have developed a booming premium e-scooter business from scratch in just two years – raising hundreds of millions of yuan through record breaking crowdfunding campaigns and becoming the brand for discerning Chinese millennials. AustCham’s Luke Pegrum and Santiago Mateos sat down with Niu’s Director of Overseas Business Casper Zhao to find out what foreign …
Financial Services Talking Points | 12-08-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Chinese money is shaking things up in Silicon Valley; Manufacturing productivity in China is higher than regional competitors; a UBS Group report examines the recapitalisation of China’s banking system; and Alibaba posts uniquely strong sales growth for the quarter. Chinese Money Creating Opportunity and Challenges in Silicon Valley According to the Rhodium …
Talking Points Energy and Resources
In today’s talking points: Increased Chinese import volumes provide welcome relief to Australia’s commodity exporters; China’s current coal power capacity sufficient to meet demand until 2030; China’s State Grid Corporation launches a $13 billion bid for Brazilian utilities; oil prices drop at report of large US crude inventories. Increased import volumes partially offset lower commodity …
Education Talking Points | 10/08/2016
In today’s Talking Points: Less cramming, more creativity as alternative education emerges in China; Tech in the classroom – Virtual reality is coming to a classroom near you; Sex education not keeping up with China’s sexual revolution; and, China lays out massive R&D spending plan to boost innovation and foster scientific advancement. Less cramming, more …
Post Event Update | August Mentor Walks
Thanks to all mentors and mentees who braved the threat of rain to join our August Mentor Walk. A diverse and outstanding group of women leaders with experience across law, finance, business development, philanthropy, education, academia, entrepreneurship, healthcare, government relations and professional coaching accompanied an equally diverse and motivated group of mentees in conversation around Ritan Park. Event …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 09-08-2016
In today’s Talking Points: wealthy Beijingers turning to organic hobby farms; Western fast food’s dwindling popularity apparent as McDonalds and KFC struggle to sell minority stakes; Australian and NZ dairy producers feel the pressure of changing global dairy trends; and what’s new – 100+ unlicensed Beijing restaurants found to be serving food prepared in unhygienic …