Education Talking Points | 07/02/2018

  In today’s Talking Points: Australian Education Exports Boosted by Chinese Students, Innovation need in Australia’s Education System, Increasing Educational Opportunities in China, China to foster more quality teachers   Australian Education Exports Boosted by Chinese Students The value of Australian education exports rose 19.7% in 2017, according to figures releases Tuesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Altogether …

AustCham Podcast | Intellectual Property Protection with David Bennett

For a long time, China was dubbed the “country of copycats”. So what is the current state of intellectual property protection here in China, and how can Australian businesses safeguard themselves against potential issues? AustCham Beijing recently sat down with David Bennett, Australia’s first intellectual property counsellor to China, to chat all things IP — …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 06/02/2018

In today’s talking points: Australian Wine and Wool big winners in 2018, SPC to enter China, Foreign Investment Review Board Reform risk deterring overseas investment, Grants for Australian Agricultural Business to grow trade with China   Australian Wine and Wool big winners in 2018 Recently Rabobank released their annual ‘Argibusiness Outlook’ report for 2018, highlighting improved global economic conditions …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 02/02/2018

In today’s talking points: Australia to benefit from renewable energy push;CNOOC to spend big in 2018; AWE challenges Mineral Resources to match Mitsui takeover offer; Australia set to meet energy targets   Australia to benefit from renewable energy push Australia looks set to benefit from what the Climate Council is calling a ‘renewable investment bonanza’ …

Education Talking Points | 01/02/2018

  In today’s Talking Points: Budget cut leaves university places unfunded; Theresa May announces £500 Chinese education deal; Finnish Education System pioneer slams NAPLAN; Sex education training held in Beijing   Budget cut leaves university places unfunded According to Universities Australia, close to 10,000 Australian university places will be left without government funding following budget …

Member Events | Inter-Chamber Training Opportunities

  Boost your employability and career path with these upcoming events hosted by AustCham partners. It covers everything from mastering Excel to mastering negotiations. AustCham is proud to partner with the German Industry Delegation, AmCham Beijing, BritCham and the French Chamber to offer our member-base a chance to develop themselves and network with other professionals …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 31/01/2018

In today’s talking points: Large growth in Australian wine exports to China; China to modernise agriculture industry through technology; Australia to reform genetic modification laws; Start-up to trial vertical farms in China   Large growth in Australian wine exports to China The Australian wine export market has experienced record growth of 15 per cent in value …

Member Event | March R&B Happenings at EAST

Feast (Food by EAST) 8414 9820 2/F – EAST, Beijing 6:00am-10:30am; 11:30am-3:00pm; 5:30pm-9:00pm (10:00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday) British Mother’s Day: Executive Chef, Tim Hunt’s mum is in town to whip up her secret recipes for this year’s British Mother’s Day. Treat your mum to a memorable brunch with traditional British classics featuring Bangers …

Financial Services Talking Points | 30/01/2018

In today’s talking points: Starbucks sees potential for China to be most important segment after first quarter review; Turnbull Government to loan 3.8bn to finance Australia’s arms exports; TPP deal reached; China prepares for potential slowdown   Starbucks sees potential for China to be most important segment after first quarter review While Starbucks’ performance for the …

Demystifying Chinese Investment in Healthcare

Today KPMG releases it’s report on Chinese investment in Australia healthcare, the most recent addition to their ‘Demystifying Chinese Investment’ series. Outbound investment from China has always been a contentious issue, primarily due to a lack of clear information. Now with the healthcare sector in China reforming and continued growth expected; KMPG sets out to …