Healthcare & Lifescience Talking Points | 21/11/2017

In today’s talking points: First head transplant surgery raises ethical questions; New technology could allow testing on a virtual human body; First Robot to pass China’s medical exam; China’s Health system enduring expansion.   First head transplant surgery raises ethical questions A team of Chinese doctors, in partnership with Italian professor Sergio Canavero, director of the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation …

Member Event | Celebrate the Holiday Season at Feast (Food by EAST) at EAST, Beijing

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Feast (Food by EAST) at EAST, Beijing (Beijing, 20 November 2017)  – To celebrate this holiday season, EAST, Beijing is pleased to present a joyful array of dining offerings at the award-winning restaurant Feast (Food by EAST).   Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day all-day buffet We invite you to …

IP Australia: Guide to Protecting your IP in China

IP Australia has released their new Guide to Protecting your IP in China, which includes practical tips on how foreign businesses can prepare and understand the system, such as seeking experienced legal advice, registering your IP rights in China, and monitoring for infringement. The guide also delves into China’s first to file trade mark system, protection …

Member Event | YCIS Beijing Open Day: Understanding the Bilingual Child

Join YCIS Beijing’s Open Day on December 7 to understand how you can support your children on their bilingual journey.  From the early stages of their life through graduation, the journey of a bilingual learner is both unique and challenging. Being able to fully communicate in a second language and thoroughly understand a second culture …

Healthcare & Lifescience Talking Points | 17/11/2017

In today’s talking points: Gene tests – the novelty present of the future; Peking University to become major scientific research base for China; Australian Senior Living and Aged Care Trade Mission visits China; Air quality improving in China’s main cities    Gene tests – the novelty present of the future Gone are the days of genetic testing being confined to medical …

Event | Private Equity / Venture Capital Presentation with Qing Ni and Dylan Tev

Join us at AustCham Beijing on December 7 for an informative presentation session on Private Equity Venture Capital (PEVC) in China. Hear from both LP/GP and Portfolio company perspectives, by partners from members of both PricewaterCoopers (PwC) and Chartered Accounts Australia & New Zealand members (CAANZ). Event Details: Topic: Private Equity Venture Capital (PEVC) Industry …

Event | The FINAL Beijing Mentor Walk 2017

Last Beijing Mentor Walk for 2017!
Date: Saturday, Nov.18th, 2017
Time: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Location: The British Embassy Residence
Please note that a valid ID is required to gain access to the building

Financial Services Talking Points | 16/11/2017

In today’s talking points: China agrees to open finance sector to foreign ownership; China’s focus on pollution reduction dampens production, investment and sales; Singles spend record $33 billion big on Guanggun Jie; China reaffirmed as world leader in FinTech   China agrees to open finance sector to foreign ownership Using joint venture requirements and ownership caps in many industries, …

Top Five Considerations for Foreign Banks in China

On November 10, China’s Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao said at the information meeting in Beijing that China has decided to further open its financial services industry. In addition to the committed liberalisations of the foreign shareholding restrictions in domestic securities, future, fund management and life insurance  companies, of particular interest is that qualified foreign …

The FINAL Beijing Mentor Walks 2017

Time passed by so quickly, and we are about to launch our final Beijing Mentor Walks in 2017! Mentor Walks Beijing aims to bring together women from all backgrounds and experiences. Young women (Mentees) who have begun their careers walk for an hour with an established Mentor for advice, perspective and honest feedback Saturday, Nov.18th, 2017 9:30AM-11:30AM @The British Embassy Residence Please …