Education Talking Points 14-04-16

  AWIC highlights education as a major investment As Australia Week in China comes to an end, education has made itself a major talking point for the delegation. Chinese students account for 27 percent of Australia’s international student demographic, and with this set to increase, it’s no wonder the Australia universities are investing heavily in …

Key Considerations in setting up a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in Mainland China

Introduction A wholly foreign-owned enterprises (“WFOE”) is a company established in Mainland China according to Chinese laws and entirely with foreign capital. As the business environment and the attitude of the authorities towards the WFOE model have changed over the last two to three decades, the setting up of WFOE for trading and servicing businesses …

Landmark platform between AustCham and the Go8 Announced

12th April 2016 Beijing, China       This morning Senator The Hon Richard Colbeck Minister for Tourism and International Education and Minister Assisting the Minister for Trade and Investment, AustCham Beijing Chair, Tracy Colgan and Deputy Director General Yu Min,Department of ICC Affairs, China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC)  were present to announce the AustCham Go8 China Grad …

China Grad Search (CGS)

COMING SOON   JOINT AUSTCHAM AND GROUP OF EIGHT – CHINA GRAD SEARCH (CGS)   The China-Australia Chamber of Commerce, Beijing (AustCham) and the Australian Group of Eight (Go8) Universities have partnered to develop a revolutionary new platform, the China Grad Search (CGS) online facility. This tool is intended to connect graduates exclusively from Australia’s …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 12-04-2016

Agribusiness stocks falter due to trade regulation confusion Following confusion surrounding the new Chinese rules regulating cross-border e-commerce Australian agribusiness stocks have been pounded by investors, with stocks sinking 13.2 percent to $176.96 yesterday. Companies impacted by the changes, however, say they do not expect a significant hit to their businesses in the long-term. The …

Health & Lifesciences Talking Points 11-04-2016

Online firms expanding into pharma sales China’s e-commerce is currently expanding into pharmaceuticals as the government begins to syphon prescription drug sales away from hospitals and into retail outlets. The online pharmaceutical business has expanded rapidly in recent years, up from virtually zero five years ago, to over 7 billion yuan (US$1.1 billion) in 2014. …

Chinese investment in Australia growing and diversifying, finds latest Demystifying Chinese Investment in Australia report 中国对澳投资持续增长并呈现多元化趋势 更多发现尽在最新一期的《中国企业对澳投资探秘》

Click here for the full report 11 April, 2016 Chinese investment in Australia has returned to positive growth[i], rising very strongly with a record number of deals taking Chinese investors into new industries – including healthcare for the first time – and new geographies. Investment into commercial real estate has made up for the drop …

Member News: New United Family Jianguomen Clinic

On Thursday, April 14th United Family Healthcare will be celebrating the recent expansion, and move, to their new United Family Jianguomen Clinic, now located between Buildings 14/15 of the Jianwai Diplomatic Residence Compound. United Family Healthcare would like you to join them for a health talk or just to stop by for a tour of …

Financial Services Talking Points 08-04-2016

Chinese foreign exchange reserves on the rise The People’s Bank of China released data on Thursday showing that Chinese foreign exchange reserves have increased in March, unexpectedly ending a declining streak lasting since November. With a top of $3.21 trillion in March, foreign exchange reserves rose by $10.28 billion from the previous month according to …

April Mentor Walks

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL Mentor Walks started in Beijing in 2013. This year hosts and organizers are Capital M, AustCham Beijing, AmCham China, Britcham and Viva. The program brings together established and emerging women leaders in our community for a morning walk to discuss professional and personal successes, challenges and aspirations. Mentor Walks bring together established women leaders …