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November 8th, 2013


AustCham Beijing Future Business Leaders Program- Early Applications Now Open!

 
Shape the Future of Australia-China Business Relations
 
AustCham Beijing Future Business Leaders Program (previously known as the AustCham China Scholarship Program) is a comprehensive career development platform aimed at fostering the next generation of Sino-Australian business leaders.
 
Early applications for the 2014 intake of the AustCham Beijing Future Business Leaders Program are now open. Specific industry sectors and number of positions will continue to be updated until the end of December. Applications will close on February 21st 2014.
 

 Click here for details

In this issue of the AustCham Beijing News Letter:
 
  • In the Press
  • New Members
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member Events
  • Austcham Announcements
In the Press
 

China Connection Blossoms
 
AustCham Beijing’s member, University of Sydney’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) students have completed a trip to Shanghai, to help Chinese companies engage with Australia.
 
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Australians Positive about Chinese Investment
 
On September 5th, AustCham Beijing invited business leaders in various industries to an exclusive briefing on one of the first national surveys to explore Australian attitudes to Chinese Foreign Direct Investment, presented by Michael Morgan, Partner at Kreab Gavin Anderson.
 
The results of the survey were reported in the China Daily on the 7th of November, demonstrating Australia’s generally positive perceptions of Chinese FDI.
 
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ABC International Launches Chinese App
 
On the 30th of October, AustCham Beijing Board Members and several members of the AustCham Beijing community attended an Corporate dinner with ABC Chairman the Honourable James Spigelman,CA QC, ABC Managing Director, Mark Scott AO and the CEO of ABC International Lynley Marshall. The following evening, many AustCham Beijing members attended the reception celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's presence in China.
 
On the anniversary, ABC International launched a Chinese/English mobile phone app into the Chinese market.The app - Australia Plus - is now available for download from the iTunes China App Store and Android app stores or at AustraliaPlus.com/mobile. It features the best of Australian life covering the arts, business, science, education and entertainment.
 
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Social Media in China: WeiBo, WeiChat and Future Trends

AustCham Beijing, together with ACAA (Australia China Alumni Association) hosted a round table discussion about social media in China, its background, current positioning, strategies and future trends.

Allan Meng, Senior Product Manager of Sina; Ning Ma, Researcher of Communication University of China and Gary Jia, Business Director of bludWEB Online Co.Ltd shared with the audiences about experiences and case studies about how social media can help promote brands and businesses in China.




New Members
 
 
AQUACRETE is a specialist manufacturer and distributor of ventilation control devices and geology consolidation solutions to the underground mining industry. http://www.aquacrete.com.au/
 
LANCARE provides community clinics and family doctor services. Its professional health care chain has established service centers in Beijing, Shenyang, Shandong, and Hainan, has also established a regional service center in Australia. http://www.lancare.cn/

Upcoming Events
 
 
Managing Social and Environmental Risk for Financial Success
Mon, 11/11/2013 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Gallery Hotel
 
Panel Discussion on the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
Tue, 19/11/2013 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
China World Hotel
 
Breakfast Seminar: The New Investment Law of Mongolia: A Return to Openness?
Thu, 21/11/2013 - 8:00am - 10:00am
China World Hotel
 
Learn to Make Pizza with Paolo Aggio – Italian’s Famous Baker
Sat, 23/11/2013 - 9:30am - Sun, 24/11/2013 - 5:00pm
Aurora Academy
 
The 2013 CE-CEO & CFO Forum
Tue, 10/12/2013 - 8:00am - 5:30pm
St. Regis Hotel, Beijing
 
For details and registration, please visit AustCham Upcoming Events


Member Events
 
Beijing Bombers End of Year Function
Sat, 16/11/2013 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
East Hotel
 
Great Value for AustCham Members!! - 20% off Standard Ticket Rate to The Economist China Summit 2013
Thu, 05/12/2013 - 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sofitel, Wanda, Beijing


For details please visit AustCham Upcoming Events

AustCham Announcements
 
 
Building Your Business Connections – Become a Member Today
Please contact our Membership & Sponsorship Manager, Daniele Di Nunzio (daniele.dinunzio@austcham.org)
 
 
Call for Member News and Articles for AustCham Beijing Newsletter
We would like to invite our members to send articles, media releases, announcements, and news about your company for inclusion in our weekly newsletter.
 
Please contact our Communication Manager, Rebecca Song (rebecca.song@austcham.org)
 
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