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AustCham Beijing Newsletter
25 September 2015


Summer is coming to an end, the weather is starting to cool down as we enter what is known as the most comfortable season in Beijing. But before we completely let go of those summer days let us look back on the busy month of September. 

AustCham Beijing began the month with a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the Treaties in the inquiry into the proposed China-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The submission aimed to highlight the border benefits of ChAFTA, including reducing tariff reductions, improved market access and streamlined approvals processes for subsidiaries of Australian businesses operating in China.

We also held a China Cyber Security Draft Law Briefing event on the 10th of September that was presented by Barbara Li, a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright. She delivered a comprehensive briefing on the ‘Draft Cyber Security Law’ that was issued on the 6th of July 2015 by the Cyberspace Administration of China.

On the 11th of September AustCham Beijing was involved in the Leading Women Gender Diversity and the Future for Women in Leadership event. The event provided a platform for women from all backgrounds to discuss challenges they face in the workforce and challenges they face in becoming leaders in their respective fields.
 
AustCham Beijing Deputy Chair, Global China Practice at KPMG, Vaughn Barber was interview on CCTV news this month. He was interviewed in regards to the World Economic Forum held in Dalian. Vaughn highlighted that China is truly open for business, with continued foreign investment welcomed and Chinese outbound investment set to continue growth at a fast pace. 

Lastly, we would like to thank everyone who came along to The Great Aussie Barbie 2015. It was a brilliant day with wonderful weather, endless food and cracking sports entertainment! We look forward to seeing you at our Great Aussie Barbie next year!
 
Join us tonight for Aussie Drinks at 
Mei Whisky Bar, Rosewood Hotel Beijing
 
For more EventsNews and all things China-Australia please see below...
Events

TONIGHT September Aussie Drinks at MEI Whisky Bar, Rosewood Beijing
Fri 25 August, 6:30-9:30pm | Rosewood Beijing
Free (Members) 
50 RMB (Non-Members) | No RSVP Required

Financial Services Young Professionals Networking Mixer
Fri 16 October, 6:30-9:00pm | Grand Hyatt Beijing
50RMB (Members) 100RMB (Non-Members) |
 RSVP
Australia and New Zealand Rock & Roll Ball 2016!
Sat 23 Janurary, 6:30PM | Sofitel Wanda Beijing
Early Bird Promotion:
1100RMB Individual | 11, 000RMB Table of 10 | 10,000RMB Teacher's Table Special | RSVP
 Featured Event

 

AustCham Beijing's Foreign Investment Breakfast Roundtable with the FIRB Chairman

 

19th October | 8:30AM-10:30AM
Kempinski Hotel Beijing
300RMB

 

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

 

Engage with the Chairman of Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board, Mr. Brian Wilson, at AustCham Beijing’s upcoming foreign investment breakfast roundtable. This will be an opportunity for members to engage in a high level discussion with FIRB and interact with other key stakeholders in Chinese outbound investment.

For more details on the Foreign Investment Review Board and Mr. Brian Wilson, visit: www.firb.gov.au

Address:
Symphone Room, Kempinski Hotel Beijing/北京凯宾斯基饭店
Room50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 北京市朝阳区亮马桥路50号

Hotel Contact: +86 10 6465 3388

Numbers are strictly limited. 

RSVP

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended and made
The Great Aussie Barbie 2015 a success!
Photos from AustCham Beijing Events this past month:
August Aussie Drinks
28 August | Pudao Wines Beijing
China Cyber Security Law Briefing – Norton Rose Fulbright
10 September | China World Hotel
Mentor Walk
11 September | Ratin Park 
Leading Women Gender Diversity in Leadership
11 September | Rosewood Beijing
Working Groups
Education
Australian educators find booming market in China
AustCham Beijing Education Talking Points 2nd Sept 2015 
AustCham Beijing Education Talking Points 10th Sept 2015 
AustCham Beijing Education Talking Points 17th Sept 2015 
Energy
AustCham Beijing Energy Talking Points 2nd Sept 2015 
AustCham Beijing Energy Talking Points 8th Sept 2015 
AustCham Beijing Energy Talking Points 16th Sept 2015 
AustCham Beijing Energy Talking Points 23rd Sept 2015 
Financial Services
AustCham Beijing Financial Services Talking Points 7th Sept 2015
AustCham Beijing Financial Services Talking Points 14th Aug 2015 
AustCham Beijing Financial Services Talking Points 21st Aug 2015 
Food & Agribusiness
AustCham Beijing Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 1st Sept 2015
AustCham Beijing Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 9th Sept 2015
AustCham Beijing Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 15th Sept 2015
AustCham Beijing Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 22nd Sept 2015
 

 
Retail and E-commerce
TMT Developments in China 
 

 
SME's
Business Risk Management in China- Lehman Brown
Chinese Short Term Rental Market- Net Concepts
    Podcast
Tax reform in ChinaWilfred Chiu, Grant Thornton
 
IP concerns with doing business in China- Patricia Kelly, IP Australia
 
Compliance and the business landscape for SME's in China- Peter Pronk, 1421 Consulting
 
China Digital Review on the digital landscape of e-commerce and opportunities for Australia- Ernie Diaz, China Digital Review
 
Chefs of Sofitel Wanda Beijing's Vic BistroSofitel Wanda Beijing 
 
Chinese companies expanding into Australia- Chris Tang, Huntsworth Asia Pacific 
 
China Tax updateRussell Brown, Lehman Brown
 
A special updateMatthew Groom, Tasmania Minister for State Growth 

 
To listen to the full podcast, please visit AustCham Podcast Series
Jobs
 
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!
Member News & Events

Member Event: Sai Jin Hua - A Walk in Beijing's Old Red Light District - Capital M Beijing

Member Event: Riverview in Beijing: Looking for a school for your son? - Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview

Member Event: CKGSB Up-Close Series, Technology Innovation & Future of the Manufacturing Nation - CKGSB

Member Event: Italian Stallion, The Wine Club at Redmoon, Grand Hyatt Beijing - Grand Hyatt Beijing 

Leffler Simes Architects - Leffler Simes Architects

Baker & McKenzie and FenXun Advise Osram on the disposal of its stake in China Foshan Electrical & Lighting - Baker & McKenzie

Outsourcing criteria within the Asia Pacific - George Clinical

Upcoming key changes to China's special tax adjustment regime - King & Wood Mallesons

Establishing your Business in China - Lehman Brown International Accountants

ChAFTA to benefit red meat - MLA

AustCham Bohai and South Australia House recently launched their new office in Qingdao with an Opening Ceremony taking place on September 21, 2015. It was a huge honour for both organisations to host the event with the Australian Ambassador, HE Ms.Frances Adamson.
South Australia House offers a venue where South Australian government and South Australian enterprises can receive on the ground support from a small team of experts. AustCham Bohai will connect Australian communities from within the Bohai Bay area and drive Sino-Australian exchanges and growth for its members as part of the AustCham Greater China initiative.
Mates Rates

Westin Tianjin is offering Family Weekend Deals. Treat yourself and the children. More information.

Inovaair is offering 30% off Australian made Air Purifier. More information.

Servcorp is offering a 60 Days Risk Free Trial of the Virtual Office, plus other benefits. More information.

Thank you for reading the AustCham Beijing Monthly September Edition

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