Member News | Commonwealth Bank Launches Alipay in Australia

Alipay is now available in Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (CBA) 94,000 touchscreen services across Australia, as Business Insider Australia reports. The payment, which is performed through an innovative apps ecosystem Albert App Bank, comes as a result of the agreement in 2016 between CBA and Ant Financial Service Group, a financial technology company affiliated with e-commerce …

Energy Talking Points | 20/12/2018

In today’s talking points, New energy vehicles are the way to go, New Energy Vehicles Charge Through the Battery Barrier in China, and Australian Network Sector Criticises Government’s Cut of Allow Rate of Return.   New Energy Vehicles are The Way To Go The Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Environment Bureau said on Wednesday that fossil fuel-powered …

Education Talking Points | 19/12/2018

In today’s talking point, reports found China continues to promote compulsory education equality, the CAS teams up with Sydney University to boost scientific research collaboration, and Australia-China institution discusses strategy in biomedical research in 2018.    China continues to promote compulsory education equality An official said on Thursday that the Ministry of Education (MOE) will continue to …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 18 December 2018

In today’s talking points, The Chinese government is offering subsidies to mechanise small household farms, e-commerce helps farmers shake off poverty, China will see an expanding dairy market in the next five years, and Australian Agriculture is seeing an increase in youth and female workers.   Chinese Government is Offering Subsidies to Mechanise Small Household …

Healthcare & Life Science Talking Points | 17 December 2018

In today’s talking points, API proposes AUS$727 Million to Buy Sigma Healthcare, Researchers finds a new blood test that could save millions from blindness, Chinese resources and State Path Capital increasingly looking to work with Australian healthcare and China’s healthcare information technology momentum: an insider’s look. API Proposes AUS$727 Million to Buy Sigma Healthcare  Australian …

Financial Services Talking Points | 13/12/2018

  In today’s talking points Darwin and Guangzhou sign agreement to forge stronger relations, Australia’s Financial Regulators are Concerned Over the Recent Credit Reduction, Green finance grows and flourishes.   Darwin and Guangzhou sign agreement to forge stronger relations Darwin’s City Council has signed an agreement to build stronger relationships with Guangzhou, the capital of …

Energy Talking Points | 12 December 2018

  In today’s points, China already on the path of green, low-carbon development, Chinese renewable energy giant backs Australia’s first wind technology test lab, Australian Government Aims to assist the development of lithium battery manufacturers, Australian Clean Energy Built $20 Billion Dollars Infrastructure in 2018.   China already on the path of green, low-carbon development: climate official The China …

Member News | Five Fraud Prevention Strategies to Protect Your Business in China

By: Thibaut Minot, China Briefing, Dezan Shira & Associates Foreign companies entering a high-risk market like China must pay attention to their compliance programs at the local level. Passive supervision from the top simply won’t suffice. As a starting point, the below internal control measures should be carefully considered and strengthened where appropriate.  Embed internal …

Member News | Changing Perceptions and Empowering Future Leaders at the 2018 Women in Leadership Forum

By Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) On November 28 in Beijing, more than 500 attendees and 520,000 live-stream viewers tuned in as 16 inspiring leaders – including the British Ambassador to China, Barbara Woodward, Australian Ambassador to China, Jan Adams, Chairwoman of China International Capital Corporation, Shirley Chen, and Vice President and CMO of …