Food & Agriculture Talking Points | 31/07/2018

In Today’s Talking Points: Why doesn’t the tropical north produce more agriculturally?; Australia’s agriculture minister hails “good friend” China; China to make agriculture sector greener; Western Australian government pours money into dairy industry Why doesn’t the tropical north produce more agriculturally? Australian states Queensland and New South Wales are enduring the worst drought conditions in years, with 60 and …

Event | Individual Income Tax Reform in China: How this will affect you

China’s Ministry of Finance has proposed significant income tax reform. Confirmed by the State Council, the Draft Amendments for the Individual Income Tax (IIT) Laws are currently undergoing further revision before coming into effect on 1 January 2019. Under the draft amendments, foreign companies will need to examine how the changes affect the timing of the …

Post-Event Update | Connecting to the Growth of China’s Internet

  Last night, AustCham Beijing hosted “Connecting to the Growth of China’s Internet”, a seminar providing updates and discussion of China’s internet situation now and into the future. The event was organised in conjunction with the American (AmCham), British (BritCham) and Benelux (BenCham) Chambers of Commerce in China at the innovative NIO House, and attracted …

Energy and Resources Talking Points | 26/07/18

In today’s talking points: South Australia on track to meet 75% renewables target Liberals promised to scrap; China factories with onsite power plants to pay fees, help fund broader energy price cuts; Beijing bids to extend its global clean energy lead; Relief in sight as data shows power bills might have peaked  South Australia on track to meet …

Financial Services Talking Points | 25/07/18

  In today’s Talking Points: China unveils new measures to aid growth; Scott Morrison calls for WTO revamp as trade war threatens to escalate; Poverty in rural areas of China alleviated with the help of financial services; Australian social impact investment market reaches $6 billion China unveils new measures to aid growth Amid trade tensions and slower …

Member News | DezanShira Associates China’s Government Inspections

On July 6, China announced a campaign to inspect local governments and departments, signaling the central government’s resolve to implement core policies. The announcement, detailed in the State Council’s Circular about the Launch of Inspection Program for Departments and Local Governments, outlines the scope of the inspection campaign and how it will be carried out. …

CANCELLED | China Cybersecurity Law Round Table

**THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED** In order to help foreign enterprises in China further understand China’s network security related policies, CCPIT will hold a roundtable discussion on China’s cybersecurity policies. The event will be attended by  officials from the Cyber Security Administration Bureau of MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) to interpret network security policy and answer …

Education Talking Points | 24/07/18

In today’s talking points: Encouraging increased educational exchanges between China and Rwanda; Australian National University announces that it will stop increasing student enrolments; Australia is overtaking the UK for overseas students; One of China’s hottest startups is a $3 billion education company Encouraging increased educational exchanges between China and Rwanda  Chinese First Lady, Peng Liyuan, called for more educational …

Member Event | CareVisions Training Course

  CareVisions China presents a Cognitive Five Sense training course for the intervention care of patients with dementia. The course includes comprehensive knowledge of cognitive diseases and cognitive interventions and care, how to control and reduce the risks that may occur in nursing work through practical application and help to understand the language behavior of cognitive …

Food & Agriculture Talking Points | 19/07/2018

In Today’s Talking Points: Beef targets the mid-week, easy meal sticker, China shares water-saving agriculture experience with Arab countries, Farmer in NSW uses watermelons to feed cattle in drought, Destocked Macquarie harbour will have salmon return.  Beef targets the mid-week, easy meal sticker Australian Beef will be promoted as a quick and easy meal option as …