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AustCham Beijing Newsletter-Christmas Edition
19th December 2014

Welcome to the December Christmas edition of The Monthly! This month we were pleased to host a breakfast with The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, Minister for Trade and Investment, which was a tremendous success. Another stand out event this month was our Briefing with HE Ms Frances Adamson, Australian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China on Friday December 12, which was followed by our huge Fair Dinkum Aussie Christmas Party. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make it such a fantastic way to finish off 2014!

In our final newsletter for 2014, we have all the latest China-Australia news, details about our upcoming events in the New Year, photos from events over the past month, exciting new job opportunities, exclusive mates rates and the latest news and events from our members.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued support and engagement with AustCham Beijing throughout 2014, and look forward to next year being the Chamber's biggest year yet! Please note that the AustCham Beijing office will be closed from December 23 to January 4.
 
From the entire AustCham Beijing office, we wish you a very Happy Christmas and we will see you all in 2015!
News
Podcast with Russel Brown, Founder and Managing Partner of Lehman Brown International Accountants. In this podcast, Russel Brown explores the basics of corporate tax in China and how it affects SMEs. Listen to the podcast here

Video Blog: HR Experts-How To Attract and Retain Returning Chinese Talent.
We asked our panel of experts: What advice would you give to foreign companies seeking to attract and retain returning Chinese talent?  View the blog

Podcast with Christine Wright, Managing Director of Hays in China, on Findings from Hays Returning Chinese Talent Survey 2014. Family ties bring many Hai Gui back home, but good job opportunities and the possibility of a faster career path are also key to attracting returners according to Hays findings...Listen to more
  
AustCham Beijing Chair Tracy Colgan and Secretary Tom Luckock: AIIB Is Not Just Another Multilateral.
  The AIIB is not a traditional multilateral bank, but is a reaction to perceived failings of the multilaterals. China wants to see the AIIB track a brave new path.. Read more

Australia's Argyle Hotel Group Announces 60th Property in Dali, Yunnan Province.  Argyle Hotel has announced the signing of its 60th hotel in China at a signing ceremony in Dali, Yunnan province, China...Read more

Nominations for the 2015 AustCham Business Awards Open January 12. AustCham Hong Kong and Macau, with partner Westpac Banking Corporation, is delighted to host the ACBA 2015, celebrating Australian Business Excellence...Read more

Applications are now open for the China Australia Millennial Project (CAMP).  CAMP will see 100 young innovators (18-35) from China and 100 young innovators (18-35) from across Australia for a one week innovation incubator lab in Sydney... Read more
Events
AustCham & BritCham SME Curry Night
15 January 2015 | 6:30 pm
Swagat Indian Restaurant

Network over curry and share creative entrepreneurial ideas with like-minded SME’s in the thriving British and Aussie business communities.
China Property Market Update
22 January 2015 | 4:30 pm
Location TBA
Hear from Timothy Coghlan, Associate Director of Luxury Retail and E-commerce-Savills Property Services China, on the latest developments in the China property market.
Australia Day BBQ
24 January 2015 | 11:00 am
EAST Hotel
Join the Aussie community in Beijing for a true blue family BBQ to celebrate Australia Day! Member adults 230元, children 180元/Non member adults 280元, children 230元
Aussie Drinks
30 January 2015 | 6:30 pm
Aria Bar, China World Hotel

Join the Australia-China community for our first Aussie Drinks of 2015! 
 Feature Event
The AustCham Beijing Australia & New Zealand
B&S Bush Ball
April 18 2015, Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Members: 1250 RMB   Non-members: 1450 RMB
The annual AustCham Beijing Australia and New Zealand Ball is the biggest social event of the year for the Australia and New Zealand communities in Beijing!

Building on the huge success of the 2014 Silver Ball, in 2015 our theme is a B & S Bush Ball. The Ball is a formal black tie event, channelling the spirit of regional Australia’s famous B & S balls!
So pair your tux with some trusty RM Williams and your ball gown with an Akubra, and get ready for a night of entertainment, silent auctions, raffles, delicious food and drinks and lots of  fun!

Tickets are on sale now, so please RSVP and reserve your table or tickets before we sell out! Please click here to RSVP, and click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. 
Some photos from AustCham Beijing events this past month:
Briefing with Ambassador HE Ms Frances Adamson- 12 December
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
The Fair Dinkum Christmas Party!- 12 December
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
 
Breakfast with The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, Minister for Trade and Investment- 5 December
The Regent Hotel
Aussie Drinks- 29 November
Aria Bar, China World Hotel
Working Groups
Agribusiness
AustCham Greater China Food & Agribusiness Working Group December 2014 Submissions for Position Paper. Read more
Education
FTA Adds 77 More Private Australian Providers on China's "white list." Read more

AustCham Beijing and AustCham Shanghai Position Paper: China & Australia Links in the VET Sector. Read more 
Energy
Sino Gas & Energy: First Gas Sales From Pilot Production Program. Read more
Financial Services
Westpac: China Special Report - Tapping in to the Renminbi Opportunity, Capital, Trade and People Flows.  Read more

KPMG: Demystifying Chinese Investment in Australia: Chinese Investors in Australia Survey. Read more
SME's
Chance Bridge Partners: Considering Foreign Invested Partnership Enterprises. Read more

China issues notice regarding procedural guidelines on immigration requirements for foreigners with short-term employment.
Read more
Jobs
Manager, Research & Visits Unit, Australian Embassy Beijing
Special Events Intern, AustCham Beijing
Assistant General Manager, 1421 Consulting
Operations Manager, Australian Golf Travel
Marketing Manager, Flight Centre Shanghai
Business Development Officer, Trade and Investment Queensland
Business Development Executive, Asian Agribusiness Consulting
Senior Data Manager, George Clinical
 
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
Aunew is offering a huge 65% off Legend's Land Shiraz Cabernet PLUS buy 10, get 2 free!
This fantastic wine comes down to only 60 RMB, so click here for more details and take advantage of this special offer today.
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 & Events
YCIS Beijing Holds First Community Christmas Bazaar. Read more here

Dezan Shira & Associates: Employing Foreign Nationals in China. Read more here

Capital M Beijing Book Talk: City of Darkness Revisited-Kowloon Walled City, January 18 2015. Read more here

CKGSB: Media Continue to Feature CKSGB Professor's Groundbreaking Survey. Read more

Waldorf Astoria Beijing Announces the Launch of the Hutong Courtyard. Read more
 
Featured Member News and Events
RMIT Outstanding Alumni Awards 2015 Now Open
Calling all RMIT graduates:  Do you know an RMIT alum doing amazing things in their industry or community?
Nominate them today for the 2015 Outstanding Alumni Awards!
The Awards celebrate the achievements of RMIT alumni - this year's winners were social entrepreneur Aimee Marks and Beijing-based sports marketing specialist Priscilla Ho (pictured above). Nominations can be made in two categories; Outstanding Alumnus Award (Australia) and Outstanding Alumnus Award (International) and will be accepted until December 24 2014. Click here for more information on the awards and how to nominate.
AustCham Beijing would like to warmly welcome our newest members to the Chamber:

Thank you for reading the AustCham Beijing December Monthly

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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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