Healthcare & Lifescience Talking Points | 26/01/2018

  In today’s talking points: Dingxiang Doctor helps quell health rumours, Gates Foundation to work with CFDA on drug standards, China to train more general practitioners, Trial Health Programs lower smoking rates, increase health literacy    Dingxiang Doctor helps quell health rumours In order to fight the spread of misinformation around medical issues Dr. Chu Yang created the platform …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 25/01/2018

  Australia wind farms helped increase renewable energy jobs December 2017 saw a 17 per cent growth in renewable energy jobs, rising from 15,691 to 21,168. The boom in wind farms contributed the majority of the employability increase, accounting for 71 per cent. There are 79 wind farms in operation and will be at least …

Education Talking Points | 24/01/2018

  In today’s Talking Points: China is in a shortage of male teachers; Victorian Opposition’s education plan under criticism; China to increase spending on preschool; Supplemental education accounts for a third of household spending   China in a shortage of male teachers 中国男性教师紧缺 Since 2007, more than 5 provinces in China have introducing policies to attract …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 23/01/2018

  In today’s talking points: Australian to China Wine Exports break records after FTA, Chinese vegetable vendor app is now worth $US2.8billion, Chinese GM rice is one step further to the US market, China’s food delivery market is flourishing Australian to China Wine Exports break records after FTA In 2017 the annual value of Australian wine exports to China …

Financial Services Talking Points | 19/01/2018

  In today’s talking points: Bitcoin’s unsecure future; Australia’s debt-income level hits 200%; Shanghai named China’s best city for doing business in 2017; Venture capital transactions in China hit record high in 2017   Bitcoin’s unsecure future Since December Bitcoin has dropped 50% in value and on Wednesday dipped below $US10,000 for the first time in six weeks, it’s …

Healthcare & Lifescience Talking Points | 18/01/2018

In today’s talking points: Biotech booming in China; Universal flu vaccine needed urgently; Aussie teens sobering up to the harmful effects of alcohol   Biotech booming in China Biotechnology is now one the most in demand and rapidly developing industries in China. As part of the PRC’s ‘Thousand Talents’ initiative over 1400 out of a total 7000 life-sciences …

Post Event Update | Dezan Shira Outbound Payments Seminar

On the 2nd February AustCham Beijing and BritCham hosted a seminar on outbound payments, with Hannah Feng from Dezan Shira & Associates (DSA) guiding attendees through this hot topic. Hannah Feng is a Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting Services at DSA’s Beijing office, joining the firm in 2006 with her current work focusing on WFOE accounting …

Event | Australia Day Reception

On January 26th, the team from AustCham Beijing were joined by some of our closest members and special guest Gerald Thomson, Australia’s Deputy Head of Mission in Beijing, for an evening of Australia Day celebrations at the InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun.  The event was a great way to connect with people from all walks of life …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 17/01/2018

  In today’s talking points: China’s crude oil imports to increase 7.7%; A bright future ahead for solar energy; Australian Minerals Council lobbies government to lift nuclear ban; LNG became Australia’s third largest export in 2017 – thanks to Chinese demand   China’s crude oil imports to increase 7.7% In 2018, 70.1% of China’s oil supply will be imported …