Energy & Resources Talking Points | 19/12/2017

In today’s talking points: Canada’s Lithium X swooped up by Chinese groups for $C265m; China’s start-up, Nio, announces new model to rival the Model X in the Chinese EV market; BHP threatens to leave World Coal Association and Australian Minerals Council; Commodities prices rise as Chinese steelmakers restock before the end of winter    Canada’s Lithium X swooped up …

Post Event Update | Austrade Breakfast Briefing

On Thursday the 18th of January, AustCham Beijing in conjunction with Austrade hosted the Austrade Breakfast Briefing, which was attended by a leaders and professionals from a range of different industries. Our main speaker, Dan Tebbutt, Austrade Senior Trade Commissioner for Northern China & Minister-Counsellor (Commercial), provided insight into Austrade’s activities in China over the …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 15/12/2017

In today’s talking points: Fears over nanoparticles result in calls for monitoring program; Wine Australia and CSIRO enter $37 million deal; Australian Beef industry looking to adopt blockchain technology; Foreign investment increases in Australian livestock exports. Fears over nanoparticles result in calls for monitoring program Sydney University researchers have joined a growing movement calling for better research and regulation …

Financial Services Talking Points | 14/12/2017

In today’s talking points: Chinese giant eyes off Australian financial services expansion; Moody’s gives stable outlook for Chinese financial institutions through 2018; China to ease limitations on foreign banks; Foreign Direct Investment in China increases.   Chinese giant eyes off Australian financial services expansion Chinese financial services juggernaut Ant Financial looks set to begin extending its reach into the …

Member Event | ARCADE (by Hatchery) Launch Party

WHEN Friday 15th December 2017 WHERE ARCADE by Hatchery (inside the former Trader’s Hotel, GuoMao) 1 Jianguomen Outer Street, Chaoyang District TICKETS 7:00-9:30PM: 100RMB entry includes 2 drinks and snacks 9:30PM – late: FREE ENTRY Arrive before 8PM to receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. FEATURING Drink specials all night long from the ARCADE …

Member Event | 我们将童话里的姜饼屋照进了现实

灵感源于《格林童话》中的糖果屋 我们将童话照进现实 故事里糖果做的可以吃的小屋 变身由大量美味材料烤制而成的超级姜饼屋 特别供应平安夜晚餐 CHRISTMAS DINNER IN A GINGERBREAD HOUSE JW Marriott Hotel Beijing A Christmas wonder trip is about to start Into the fairy tale gingerbread house Spend Christmas Eve with my family and friends December 24 evening 06:00 to 10:00 RMB net price 14,888 yuan Includes Mumm champagne, house wine, beer, soft …

Healthcare & Lifescience Talking Points | 13/12/2017

In today’s talking points: Australia’s New South Wales and China’s Guangdong province to boost healthcare cooperation; Chinese medicine company looks to enter ASX; Australian healthcare providers step into China’s aged care market. Australia’s New South Wales and China’s Guangdong province to boost healthcare cooperation Ties between Australia and China continue to further develop after the signing of a …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 12/12/2017

In today’s talking points: China lead in the Lithium fuelled Electric Vehicle race; Australia’s first offshore wind farm receives funding; Rising temperatures to impact wind power; China reverses coal ban in the face of gas shortage.   China lead in the Lithium fuelled Electric Vehicle race China appears to be taking the lead in the adoption of Electric Vehicles …

Education Talking Points | 08/12/2017

In today’s talking points: Julia Gillard commends China for providing thousands of children access to “quality education;” “Life-changing” Australian study experience shared during English lessons in rural China; Australian literacy rates rise six places; Prestigious British school sets up six branches in China   Julia Gillard commends China for providing thousands of children access to “quality education” During …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 07/12/2017

In today’s talking points: China-Australia trade sustained by strong relationships between states, provinces and cities; Rabobank releases 2017 Global Animal Protein Outlook; Chinese firm produces RFID labels that ensure products not fake moves to food safety; China Extends Pesticide Ban   China-Australia trade sustained by strong relationships between states, provinces and cities The 2017 Australia-China Food Safety and Traceability Forum was held in …