Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 10 December 2018

  In today’s talking points: China’s pork shortage may create opportunities for Australian exports, China’s ageing population pushes sales of ageing health and food for special medical purposes, and the US-China trade truce could affect Australia’s agribusiness.   China’s pork Shortage may create opportunities for Australian exports   Recent reports have confirmed dozens of cases of …

Member News | 2018 report showcases upsurge in minimum wages throughout China

The minimum wage in China has historically been low comparatively to global standards, largely owing to its prevalent manufacturing sector, and significantly aiding processes of domestic economic growth over the past several decades. However, the recent report composed by Dezan Shira & Associates illustrates that such a trend is becoming less of a reality, with …

Healthcare & Life Science Talking Points | 4 December 2018

In today’s talking points, US and China reach an agreement regarding the classification of synthetic oploids, low-protein, high carbohydrate diet best for longevity, healthy brain ageing, Industry leaders Jianke.com and Pfizer to enter into strategic partnership, and Extreme temperatures are more detrimental to our mental health than we thought.    US and China reach an …

Education Talking Points | 3 December 2018

In today’s talking points, China’s embassy in Canberra hosts 2019 New Colombo Plan Australian students, Chinese Universities are on top of global rankings in technology, Australia and Vietnam strengthen education partnership, and PM Scott Morrison announces Vocational Education Review Scheme   China’s embassy in Canberra hosts 2019 New Colombo Plan Australian students Last week, 13 …

Member News | CPA Australia signs MoC with CICPA at WCOA

By: CPA Australia On 6th November 2018, CPA Australia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA) at the 20th World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) in Sydney. The MoC is designed to facilitate closer collaboration between the two bodies, enhance the international standard of accounting professionals and broaden …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 30 November 2018

In today’s talking points, Argentinian government and Chinese company put pen to paper on billion-dollar railway deal, bleak Australian weather outlook creates concerns for cattle industry, South Africa is trying to meet China’s demand for beef, and China is investigating into Australian barley imports.   Argentinian government and Chinese company put pen to paper on …

Financial Services Talking Points | 29/11/2018

In today’s talking points Melbourne and Sydney considered leading destinations for Property investment, U.K further becoming a hotspot for flourishing Chinese investment, and China’s economical ‘openness’ discussed by Vice-Premier in Hamburg speech.   Melbourne and Sydney considered leading destinations for Property investment The recently published Emerging Trends in Asia Pacific report, conducted by the Urban …

Energy Talking Points | 28/11/18

s | In today’s talking points, Australia set to benefit from leadership in battery industry Australia set to benefit from leadership in battery industry Australia and China will become the global leaders in the booming 850 billion AUS-Dollar battery industry, according to a recent report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Released in early November, the …

Healthcare & Life Science Talking Points | 27/11/18

  In today’s talking points, Australia pushes for mandatory health insurance for prospective travellers, The George Institute Re-explores Health Communication – a critical area for sustainable healthcare reforms, and Australia seeks aid from the US to help reduce diabetes in China.   Australia pushes for mandatory health insurance for prospective travellers There has been a …

Education Talking Points | 23/11/18

In today’s talking points UNSW establishes deeper ties with China, the PM announces increased funding for regional Australian universities and a new survey illustrates benefits for international students who study in Australia.   UNSW Establishes Deeper Ties with China Publisher Springer Nature is joining with UNSW and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to promote research …