Education Talking Points | 09/08/18

In today’s talking points WA unis cut fees to attract overseas students, PM Malcolm Turnbull sings praises of Chinese students, Holiday classes increase Chinese parents’ anxiety about education, Heightened use of CCTV in NSW schools   WA unis cut fees to attract overseas students  In an attempt to increase declining international student enrolment rates, Western Australian universities have offered overseas students …

Food & Agriculture Talking Points | 08/08/18

In today’s talking points Australian agriculture groups join forces, China to launch emergency inspections on farms after swine fever outbreak, AI tech boosting smart agriculture and Dairy farmers plan to walk away from industry after years of financial security Australian agriculture groups join forces Two of Australia’s biggest agriculture bodies- The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Agribusiness Australia- …

Healthcare & Life Science Talking Points | 07/08/18

In today’s Talking Points Ningxia to build China’s first Internet Plus Healthcare demo zone, Private health sector most vulnerable to data breaches – report, Queensland hospitals to ban junk food and sugary drinks, China to subsidise more cancer drugs.   Ningxia to build China’s first Internet Plus Healthcare demo zone The regional government of northwest …

Event | August Mentor Walks

Mentor Walks bring together established women leaders and emerging women leaders in our community to connect, learn, mentor and share experiences. As they walk, they discuss their professional and personal challenges, successes, aspirations, and lessons learned. As a mentee, you will be introduced to our many esteemed mentors and have the opportunity to select your …

Energy and Resources Talking Points | 03/08/2018

In today’s talking points: Japan’s hydrogen future may be fuelled by Australian renewables; Resources continue to drive Australian exports; New Minerals Council boss vows technology-neutral energy policy; Australian trade surplus swells as China sucks up resources Japan’s hydrogen future may be fuelled by Australian renewables The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has said renewable energy could drive …

Greater China Chambers

https://vimeo.com/435627115 On Friday 3 July, AustCham held a webinar focusing on the Resetting of China’s Growth Model. The webinar analysed China’s future trajectory, with a focus on the fields of Science and Innovation, Healthcare and Education. Since early May, China has embarqued on a quantum change of its strategy for macroeconomic growth. For over four decades, …

China Wine Platform

Established in 2006, the China Wine Platform Group (CWP) has grown to become one of China’s major players in the importation, marketing and sale of fine wines. As a successful brand builder in China, CWP have formed long-term strategic partnerships with outstanding producers from all over the world. These partnerships have allowed us to expand …

Financial Services Talking Points | 02/08/2018

In today’s talking points: Chinese investors bid up prices locally as they bring capital home; Australian rich-lister Christian Beck slams ‘paranoid’ banks for cracking down on borrowing; Chinese electric car start-up Xpeng raises 4 billion RMB as it gears up to take on Tesla; Robo-adviser goes for cashed-up Boomers over Millennials  Chinese Investors Bid Up Prices Locally as …

Event | All-Chamber Networking Event

  In cooperation with 15 other leading foreign Chambers in Beijing, AustCham wishes to invite its members to the annual All-Chamber Networking event on Thursday August 23rd at Mariott Beijing Northeast. This gathering is one of the largest networking events of the year with over 300 attendees from a wide variety of industries. It is an …

Education Talking Points | 01/08/18

In today’s talking points: Federal government should take over Tafe and vocational education, KPMG says; What foreign investors are learning about China’s education sector; China brings 10,000 teachers out of retirement and back to work; Student expectations of higher education Federal government should take over Tafe and vocational education, KPMG says Advisory firm KPMG has released a blueprint suggesting …