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AustCham Beijing Newsletter
28th November 2014


What a month! The biggest announcement for AustCham Beijing this month was the historic news that after almost a decade, negotiations for the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) have been concluded!  This edition of the AustCham Beijing Monthly is jam packed with the latest China-Australia news, including everything you need to know about ChAFTA.

In AustCham Beijing news, we have held several huge events - ranging from a special FTA Briefing to a HR Panel. Check out all our upcoming events, including the announcement of the 2015 AustCham Beijing Australia and New Zealand Ball! This edition also has news for all our Working Groups, including our newly formed Energy Working Group. This edition also features fantastic new job opportunities, some exciting new Mates Rates in time for Christmas, and news and events from our Members.
News
Minister for Trade and Investment, The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP to visit Beijing.  The Minister will be on his first official visit to China since the conclusion of negotiations for the China-Australia FTA was announced... More info
AustCham Beijing Welcomes the Conclusion of FTA Negotiations.  The agreement has been the most ambitious China has agreed to date and is a reflection of the importance... More Info
China, Australia Hail FTA. Tracy Colgan, chairman of the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement sent to the Global Times that the "single greatest contribution of the FTA is that..." More info
What is the RMB Clearing Bank and what is RQFII? What are the advantages of these RMB related announcements for Australian businesses?  More info
Exports top the list of Chinese gains from the FTA.  Chinese analysis of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement has highlighted the biggest gains for China in the FTA from a Chinese perspective...More info
Tom Luckock, AustCham Beijing Secretary, speaks to CCTV News China 24 about the China-Australia FTA. Watch the interview here
Winners of the Australia-China Achievement Awards Announced. Congratulations to all the award winners, especially Haileybury School, Australia China Youth Association and Timothy Coghlan... More info 
Landmark Agreement to Extend APEC Business Travel Card Announced. The lifespan of the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) that expedites travel and border entry between all 21 APEC member economies has... More info
Australia One of the Top Overseas Markets for Alibaba's Record Breaking 2014 Single's Day. China's e-commerce giant Alibaba reported record-breaking sales for its 11/11 Singe's Day sale... More info
AustCham Beijing's GM Nick Coyle Speaks at APEC's 2014 China Day SummitOn Friday the 7th of November the 2014 China Day Summit was held in Beijing on the theme ‘Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership'... More info
Events
ON TONIGHT
Aussie Drinks- An FTA Celebration!
28 November, 6:30 pm, Aria Bar, China World Hotel
Members: Free
Non-Members: 50 RMB
Come down to Aria Bar for our famous Aussie Drinks, discuss the recent FTA with the China-Australia business community, catch up with mates and celebrate the end of the working week over 20 RMB wine and beer, delicious finger food and a great raffle!
Mentor Walks
29 November, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Capital M
Young female professionals are invited to come along and gain valuable career advice from leading female professionals whilst enjoying a leisurely walk at the last Mentor Walk of 2014.  Refreshments will be generously provided by Capital M after the walk.
Breakfast with The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, Minister for Trade and Investment
5 December, 7:30am- 9:30 am, The Regent
Members: 290 RMB    Non-Members: 390 RMB
AustCham Beijing has great pleasure in inviting you to a breakfast with The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, Minister for Trade and Investment, on his first official visit to China since the conclusion of the China-Australia FTA. After the keynote address, there will be the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with the Minister.
Australia Day BBQ Click here for sponsorship opportunities!
24 January 2015, 11:00 am
EAST Hotel
Join the Aussie community in Beijing for a true blue family BBQ to celebrate Australia Day!
 Feature Event
The Fair Dinkum Aussie Christmas Party!
12 November, 6:30 pm, Hilton Wangfujing
Members: 180 RMB  Non-members: 230 RMB

Join us for a night of delicious food, cheap drinks, and Christmas carols to celebrate the festive season at the best Christmas party in Beijing!

Join ANZA, ACAA, ACYA and ACYPI and the Aussie Community in Beijing, and be treated to Christmas themed canapés, three mouth-watering buffet stations, Aussie desserts, drink specials (local beer 20 RMB, house wine 30 RMB) and a live band busting out Christmas Carols and Aussie classics. This is certainly a Christmas party not to be missed! 
BONUS CHRISTMAS PARTY OFFER
We will also be hosting a Flight Centre pop-up stall to help you book all your travel arrangements, so come ready with cash and your credit card! Every booking on the night goes into the draw to win some amazing prizes such as a 2 night stay at the Six Senses Con Dao in Vietnam and one of two 2 night stays at the Evason Huan Hin in Thailand. Don't forget to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity! For more information, click here.
 
CHRISTMAS PARTY PRESENT DRIVE
This year, AustCham Beijing will again be organising a Christmas Present Drive to bring a bit of joy to those less privileged. All presents received will be donated to the Migrant Children's Foundation (MCF) so these children have a present to open on Christmas morning. Guests are encouraged to bring a small wrapped Christmas present to donate to MCF. Please state if it is for a boy or a girl.
For more information, click here
The AustCham Beijing
Australia and New Zealand
B&S Bush Ball


April 18 2015
Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Members: 1250 RMB
Non-Members: 1450 RMB

Slip on your boots and get ready for a shin-dig!
Building on the huge success of the 2014 Silver Ball in conjunction with the New Zealand community, the Chamber looks forward to hosting our largest and most successful Ball yet this coming April! Get ready for a night of entertainment, dancing and delicious food, with a Bush theme!

For Sponsorship and Branding opportunities, please contact
Matt Contuzzi
Some photos from AustCham Beijing events this past month:
HR Expert Panel: The Great Chinese Brain Drain- 27 November
Summit Wing, China World Hotel
China-Australia FTA Briefing- 20 November
Waldorf Astoria Beijing
 
Food and Agribusiness Breakfast sponsored by MLA- 5 November
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Aussie 'Halloween' Drinks- 29 October
Mortons of Chicago, The Regent Hotel
Working Groups
Agribusiness
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: ChAFTA Fact Sheet- Agriculture and Processed Food. Read more here

Australia-China Free Trade Agreement defines future landscape for farmers. Read more here
Education
China-Australia FTA Key Outcomes for Education. Read more here

China-Australia free trade agreement to 'strengthen HE ties'. Read more here
Energy
PriceWaterhouseCoopers: "How upstream gas can work smarter." Read more here

Q & A: China's coal-bed methane prospects. Read more here

Striking a balance: Managing supply and demand pressures in the Eastern Australian gas market. Read more here
Financial Services
DFAT: China-Australia FTA Fact Sheet: Financial Services. Read more here

Department of Treasury: Fact Sheet- RMB Related Announcements. Read more here 
SME's
February SME Quarterly Update Announced- 'Chaoyang District Commission of Commerce Update,' Brought to You By Lehman Brown. Read more here

China Briefing: "Breaking Up Is Hard TO DO: Terminating an Employee in China (Part 2)." Read more here

China Briefing: "Expecting in China: Employee Maternity Leave and Allowances." Read more here
Jobs
Business Development Executive, Asian Agribusiness Consulting
Senior Trade Commissioners (Houston & San Francisco), Austrade
Senior Data Manager, George Clinical
Education Marketing Manager-US Institutions, Navitas
Deputy Regional Account Manager, Navitas
 
For more details about these positions and to see the full listing of jobs with AustCham Beijing member companies, please visit our Recruitment Page.
 
Did you know that Job Vacancy listings with AustCham Beijing are complementary for  Corporate Members and is available for non-members at special prices?  Click here to see your job vacancy advertised in our next newsletter and on our website!
Mates Rates
China World Hotel have some amazing Christmas and New Year's offers to suit any budget or occasion this festive season. Click here to view the offers.
The Conrad Beijing has several fantastic Christmas and New Years' promotions to help you through the festive season. Click here to view the offers
 
Host your end of year functions at the Crowne Plaza U-Town, with these exclusive event packages for the Grand Ballroom or in the restaurant and bar.
Member News and Events
1421 Consulting: 'It's all in the name." Read more here

China Higher Ed: Upcoming Roundtable Breakfast- Working with student recruitment agencies, December 17. Read more here

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business: 'Growing Appetite: Chinese Outbound Investment in Food and Beverage.' Read more here

Hogan Lovells: 'Data Privacy Regulation Comes of Age in Asia.' Read more here

Wine Republic: 'Great Southern Land Wine Dinner,' December 11. Read more here
Featured Member News and Events
Leffler Architects Beijing has been approved as a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise (WOFE) in China
The company was recently approved as a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WOFE) in China thanks to the tireless efforts of their Chinese accountants, AustCham Beijing member Lehman Brown International, the Australian Federal Government, the Victorian State Government (an AustCham Beijing member) and the City of Melbourne. 
Read more here
Click on the image above to vote for Swagat, Beijing's only Australian owned Indian restaurant, in the 2015 Golden Fork Restaurant Awards!
AustCham Beijing would like to warmly welcome our newest members to the Chamber:

Thank you for reading the AustCham Beijing November Monthly

Do you have member news or events you would like to see included in our next newsletter? Please contact AustCham Beijing at communications@austcham.org

 
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