TALKING POINTS | Financial Services 3/1/2019

  In today’s talking points, New E-Commerce Law Implemented in China, New Chinese Bank can be Launched in Australia, and Younger Chinese spend more thanks to internet financial services.    New E-Commerce Law Implemented in China   China’s very first e-commerce law finally takes into effort. From Tuesday January 1, the e-commerce business sector would be under …

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 …

Post Event Update | Australia Day BBQ

On Saturday the 26th of January AustCham Beijing hosted its highly anticipated Australia Day BBQ. There was a tasty BBQ buffet, the drinks were overflowing, we had the cricket playing throughout the event and there were plenty activities to keep everyone satisfied. There was a lot to do with a table tennis tournament, ring toss (sponsored by …

Member News | Woodside and RWE sign Agreement for Mid-Term LNG Supply

By Woodside Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte Ltd (Woodside) has signed an agreement with RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (RWE) for the mid-term supply of LNG commencing in the fourth quarter of 2020 and in effect until December 2022. Woodside EVP Marketing Trading & Shipping Reinhardt Matisons said the LNG would be supplied on an …

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 …

Post Event Update | Aussie Expat Tax Planning

  SMATS Group – international leaders in Australian taxation, finance & propertyinvestment services since 1995. The expat tax seminar went well with around 30 Aussie expats in attendance. Matt Heron and two of his colleges gave us a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of being an Aussie Expat in China and essential tax, property and …

Member Event | YCIS Beijing Early Childhood Education Information Session

You are warmly invited to the YCIS Beijing Early Childhood Education Information Session on Tuesday 22nd January 2019. Find out how your child can benefit from our bilingual play-based learning and Learning Community model, led by a team of highly experienced early years educators. The info session will include a tour of ECE and presentations …

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 …