Member Highlight | Chinese Economy During SARS,COVID-19

Chinese Economy Took a Hit During SARS,  COVID-19 Could Knock It Over Opinion By Dr. Ouyang Hui and Ye Dongyan Dr. Ou-Yang Hui if the Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance, Associate Dean  for EMBA and a Professor of Economics at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Ye Dongyan is a researcher at the Financial …

Post Event Update | COVID-19 Australian Government Webinar

There was tremendous interest from the Australian community in our webinar today, with nearly 500 registrations. Australian Ambassador to the PRC, H.E. Mr Graham Fletcher was joined by Chief Economist of Austrade and General Manager of Austrade Greater China, Heather Cotching, and Daniel Boyer to provide their insights on the COVID-19 outbreak. Mr Fletcher commenced …

Post Event Update | First Scientists To Grow and Share COVID-19 With World

Over 100 people tuned in to hear from Professor Sharon Lewin AO, the director Doherty Institute, and Mr Tim White, the Trade Commissioner and Commercial Consul, West China, Australian Trade and Investment Commission, and Head of Austrade China’s International Health team. Prof. Lewin outlined in detail what we know about the COVID-19 outbreak so far …

Member news | The Ins and Outs of COVID-19: An Interview with Dr. Roo Changizi

With the ongoing epidemic outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneomonia (COVID-19) a lot of questions still remain regarding what the virus is, how it is spread, how it is treated, and the general guidelines of what to do if we begin to show symptoms. With the ongoing uncertainty, it is always helpful to get professional insight into …

Member news | BJU now offering a free online advice service

The recent epidemic outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has left us with a lot of questions and uncertainty. We at Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU) are here to help ease your worries and are offering a free, online advice service, provided by our international team of Family Medicine physicians. Have a question about your …

Member news | Protect Yourself – Home Care Advice from the WHO and Chinese CDC

Due to the rapid increase in incidence of coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infections, the World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a rapid advice notice to give recommendations on safety measures for persons with suspected 2019-nCoV infection and asymptomatic contacts. What can you do if you or someone you know has a suspected coronavirus infection or has been in close …

The Ins and Outs of COVID-19: An Interview with Dr. Roo Changizi

With the ongoing epidemic outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneomonia (COVID-19) a lot of questions still remain regarding what the virus is, how it is spread, how it is treated, and the general guidelines of what to do if we begin to show symptoms. With the ongoing uncertainty, it is always helpful to get professional insight into …

Webinar | First Scientists To Grow and Share COVID-19 With World

Join AustCham China for a webinar with Professor Sharon Lewin, Director, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity to be held Thursday 20 February. The Doherty Institute in Melbourne were the first to grow and share the COVID-19 virus with the world. A eureka moment in the global race to develop a vaccine.  Tune in …

News | Coronavirus Update

Department of Health Update 12.02.2020 As at 06:00 hrs on 12 February 2020, we have confirmed 15 cases of novel coronavirus in Australia: 5 in Queensland 4 in New South Wales 4 in Victoria 2 in South Australia 5 of the earlier cases have recovered. The others are in a stable condition All of the cases in Australia have …