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AustCham Beijing Newsletter
30th January 2015

Is this the era of the Australian entrepreneur in China? With human resources continuously the number one issue for both Chinese and foreign firms alike, governments are seeing the advantage of innovative overseas talent. Australia itself is championing future leaders with its Chasing the Future campaign released on Australia Day by Minister Andrew Robb.

Australia Day was a time for us to celebrate what is great about the Australian lifestyle. A sell-out crowd attended the East Hotel, Beijing for what was a party to remember.

Whilst Australia looks at a new era, AustCham looks to get a snapshot back on the home front, and will we have a new Queensland Premier by the time we get to work on Monday?

Beijing is getting brighter with lower pollution levels (fingers crossed), but will it continue through the Chinese New Year period? 

More Events, News and all things China-Australia below in the first of the AustCham monthlies for the year.

News
China Releases Draft Foreign Investment Law, Signalling Major Overhaul for Foreign Investment and Call for Comments We invite members to submit feedback, which we intend to present to Mofcom and the Australian Embassy. More info

Chinese could spur northern Australian growth with incentives, especially “soft support” for projects, to Chinese companies to invest in northern Australia...More info

Expatriates to be lured for startups with policy incentives will be launched in different areas of China to support talent from overseas... More info

Authors announced for Australian Writers Week in China with A J Betts, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Tim Cope, Brooke Davis and Damon Young will be the guest authors at... More info

Is there a Chinese Silicon Valley?  As China seeks to innovate and upgrade its economy, has it developed any region that can definitively be called the Chinese Silicone Valley?.. More info

BrandZ™ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands 2015 Unveiled Tencent, Alibaba overtake long-time leader China Mobile to claim top two spots... More info
 
Chasing the Future on Australia Day promoting the achievements of young Australians and the power of the nation’s education system to shape a career... More info
 
2015 Queensland State General election THIS Saturday 31 January 2015... More info
 

With the Year of the Sheep/Goat? almost here, we would like to inform our members that the AustCham Beijing office will be closed 18th of February until 25th of February.

 
Events
ON TONIGHT Aussie Drinks
30 January, 6:30 pm, Aria Bar, China World Hotel 
Members: FREE Non-Members: 50 RMB 
Come down to Aria Bar to kick-off our famous Aussie Drinks for 2015, catch up with mates and celebrate the end of the working week over 25 RMB wine and beer, delicious finger food and a great raffle! No RSVP Necessary.
Chaoyang Government’s Phoenix Plan for SME’s sponsored by Lehman Brown
Wed 4 Feb, 5:00pm- 6:00pm, followed by networking, Crown Plaza U-Town
Members: FREE (sponsored by Lehman Brown) Non-Members: 50 RMB
Join us for an information session presented by the Chaoyang Government on the Phoenix Plan, followed by informal networking drinks, and learn how your new idea, start-up, or company can benefit from financial grants. Click here to RSVP.
2015: A New Era for the Aussie Dollar And Australian Economy
Thurs 5 Feb, 6:00pm- 7pm, Flamme Taikooli (upstairs) map
Members 50 RMB, non-members 100 RMB
Join us for an insightful talk by Brett Evans, Executive Director of Atlas Wealth Management, as he covers the issues surrounding the Australian Dollar and economy.  Click here to RSVP.
Changes in the Australian Financial Services in China- Embassy Update
Wed 11 March, 4:30-6pm.
TBA

AustCham Beijing welcomes Minister Counsellor (Economics), Lachlan Crews, and Minister Counsellor (Treasury), David Woods, to explain recent changes in the Australian financial services sector in China at AustCham’s first regulatory update from the Australian Embassy in 2015. Click here to RSVP.
Quarantine and Trade: Food & Agribusiness Working Group Quarterly Update
Thurs 19 March, 5pm.
TBA

AustCham Beijing invite all food and agribusiness members to attend the first working group quarterly update event. The meeting will be panelled by the Co-Chairs of the Working Group and the Australian Department of Agriculture, and followed by Q&A. Click here to RSVP.
 Feature Event
Australia & New Zealand B & S Bush Ball
18 April | 6:30 pm |  Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre
Members: 1250 RMB  Non-members: 1450 RMB

Have you got your tables booked for the A&NZ ball yet? The hay bales have been ordered, the Bundy is ready, and the boots are being polished for what plans to be the most epic AustCham party of all time.

To secure a spot, email us NOW! Seats are limited.

For Sponsorship and Branding opportunities, please contact
Matt Contuzzi
Some photos from AustCham Beijing events this past month:
SME Curry night with BritCham
15 January | Swagat Indian Restaurant
"Down Under" Night The Wine Club
29 January | The Grand Hyatt
Australia Day BBQ
24 January | EAST Hotel
Australia Day BBQ
24 January | EAST Hotel
Working Groups
Agribusiness
ChAFTA progress: MLA Australia Read more here
Education
AustCham Beijing’s Education Working Group supporting the 2015 AEAS Beijing - Australian Schools Information Day Read more here
Energy
Chinese demand for oil set to moderate Read more here
An integrated approach to Australia's energy policy Read more here
Financial Services
China Releases Draft Foreign Investment Law, Signalling Major Overhaul for Foreign Investment and Call for Comments Read more here
SME's
China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone: A Breakthrough for the Next Stage of China’s Reform Read more here
Changes in Enterprise Information Disclosure Policies of China Read more here
Jobs
China Regional Officer, University of Technology Sydney
China Admissions Officer, University of Technology Sydney
Researcher/Consultant, Asian Agribusiness Consulting
Sales Representative – North China, Elders
Integrity Assistant / Visa Processing Officer, Australian Embassy Beijing
 
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
Sign up to eazyshopper.com, place an order over 100RMB and receive 100RMB off your first order only! Email us to recieve your promotional code. 
Hopfenstube is offering a delicious lunch special for 68RMB. Includes one main, bread, and a glass of soft-drink or a cup of coffee.
AustCham Beijing Members will receive exclusive membership to The Wine Club at The Grand Hyatt. Email us to receive your membership card. More information.
Member News and Events
GMAC Monthly Meeting 30 January 2015 - 4:00 – 6:30pm / China World Hotel 

ACAA Beijing Nanshan Ski Trip 31 January 2015 / Beijing Nanshan Ski Village

Express Your Love at the Waldorf Astoria 14 February 2015/ Waldorf Astoria


China Watch, A China Business Report Mahon China Winter 2014-2015 

CKGSB Knowledge Winer 2014 Issue: China Embraces the Sharing Economy 
Email us if you would like to receive a copy of Knowledge magazine.

Disposing of expired medication Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics

Valentines Day at Conrad Beijing 14 February 2015/ Conrad Beijing

E-vehicles on the rise in China, sports cars emerge as current popular choice KPMG Survey 

Featured Member News
Have you noticed a change in our Foundation Members banner recently? AustCham warmly welcomes to the club a legal firm that is committed to the Australia China relationship and beyond, Norton Rose Fullbright. We look forward to working closely with the Norton Rose Fullbright team as they continue to serve the China Australia business community. To find out more about Norton Rose Fullbright, click here for their website.
Got Insurance?

Are you an SME in China? Have you been through the task of organising insurance for your employees? It's a headache with less that 50 employees, right? Good news, AustCham is exploring affinity schemes to try and utilise the power of our member companies to provide you a better insurance deal. 

If you would like to register your interest in paying less for your insurance and have a better deal for your employees, then contact us here and we will work on behalf of our members to make business in China that one bit easier for you business. 
AustCham Beijing would like to warmly welcome our newest members to the Chamber:

Thank you for reading the AustCham Beijing Monthly, January edition

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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