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In the Press
This week Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbot leads Australia’s largest-ever trade mission to China of more than 600 people, AustCham Beijing Chairman Brendan Mason, and Deputy Chairman Tom Luckock take the time to chat about the delegation’s significance with CCTV's Biz Asia.
Watch the full episode here. Story starts at 18:35mins.
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"Its a show of force, and its an opportunity for many Australian CEO's to come here [to China] and help the government push for many things that have taken a long time to get through."
-Brendan Mason, AustCham Beijing Chairman and General Manger Greater China of Cochlear Limited on Abbots trade delegation to China.
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"Whether [the FTA with China] will be signed within the year is anyone's guess. But I don't think actually that's so important, whether it's signed or whether it isn't signed. I think whats more important is the symbolism."
-Tom Luckock, AustCham Beijing Deputy Chairman and Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP on the proposed Australia- China Free Trade Agreement.
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This February, On the Record recorded the AustCham Beijing Business Leaders Speaker Series, which brought together the following industry experts-
- Global Head of KPMG, Michael Andrew,
- Head of North Asia and Russia Macquarie MIRA – Ben Way,
- Chief Representative of The Economist Intelligence Unit – Xu Sitao,
on the 2014 economic forecast for China and around the world.
If you missed the event, you can listen to the full recording here.
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Breakfast – Victorian Financial Services Trade Mission to China
On Tuesday March 18, early-rising AustCham Beijing members were woken up by a stimulating discussion on SIV's and the funds management industry. Thank you to Managing Director of Treasury Corp Victoria Bill Whitford for his great presentation!
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Australia- China Young Professional Mixer
Date: Friday April 18th 2014
Location: Renaissance hotel- R-Lounge
Cost: 50yuan entry (Special offer 25yuan beer and wine)
RSVP: jennifer.jia@austcham.org
For the first time in 2014, AustCham Beijing, ACYPI and ACYA will host the Australia Young Professionals Mixer; an event that combines both business and social networking. Held in the Renaissance Hotel’s stylish R-Lounge, this after-work drinks provides the Australia-China community an opportunity for information exchange on business ideas and career opportunities, and an occasion to meet and develop relationships with professionals and students in a wide variety of industries.
The Young Professionals Mixer is always a fun event and a great way to meet other young professionals living and working in Beijing. Come down for a night of great drinks, networking, and catching up with the Australia- China community.
For more information.
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Australia and New Zealand Silver Ball
Saturday 26 April, China World Hotel
The biggest event of the year for the Australian and New Zealand communities in Beijing, the 2014 AustCham Silver Ball, promises to be a night of sophisticated indulgence and modern elegance. For more information. |
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Rathborn Wine Group Luxury Dinner
Wednesday 23rd of April, 7pm
Jia Ding Fang
Cost: Male:580 RMB per person
Female:290 RMB per person
Join Ms Annie Lundin from Australia’s Rathbone Wine Group for a dinner exploring wines from three of the country’s more prestigious wine regions. For more information.
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Childbirth Workshop @ OASIS
April 26th, from 9am to 1pm
OASIS Hospital is hosting a FREE Childbirth Workshop, with discussions led by OASIS's professional team from OB/GYN, Anaesthesiology, and Paediatrics departments. For more information.
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Pre-University Summer School: King’s College London’s Summer School courses at Harrow International School
4th to 15th August 2014
Open for students of Year 11- Year 13 (ages 16-18).
Application Deadline: Early application-30 April 2014. Late application-20 June 2014
Tuition Fee: Early Application-student rate RMB15000. Applications received after 30 April-student rate RMB16500. For more information or to register.
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Riverview in Beijing
Sunday, 13th of April, 2pm
Looking for a school in Australia for your son? Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview is a Catholic day and boarding school in the Jesuit tradition, located in Sydney Australia. For more information.
Australia China Food Summit
23rd of May, 2014
Cultivating future growth through innovation, trade and investment. For more information.
See the full list of upcoming events here.
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