Conferences & Meetings

In China

Antibodies Asia, Shanghai

The conference presents the latest antibody research and development, industry trends and updates, and ways to expedite antibody pipeline into revenue-generating biologics.

Date: Feb 20-23

Venue: Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Website: www.antibodiesasia.com

Cell Line Development and Engineering Asia, Shanghai

Key themes and issues include: examining the business and regulatory landscape, cell line development approaches for biosimilars, addressing timeline bottlenecks in development, and implementing successful cell line strategies.

Date: Feb 21-23

Venue: Grand Hyatt

Website: www.celllineasia.com Shanghai

Phenol/Acetone and Derivatives Markets, Shanghai

The focus will be on supply and demand trends, forecasts and global market developments of cumene.

Date: Feb 23 - 24

Venue: InterContinental Shanghai Pudong

Website: www.cmtevents.com

Auto Plastic, Shanghai

The conference focuses on the latest automotive trends, technological advancements in automotive parts and emerging applications of plastic components in automobiles.

Date: Feb 27-28

Venue: JC Mandarin Hotel

Website: www.autoplastcon.com

Bio/Pharmaceutical Cold Chain, Beijing

More than 200 heads and directors of supply chain, logistics, procurement, clinical trial supply, clinical operation, clinical research gather to determine how to drive supply chain performance within their organization.

Date: Feb 28 -29

Venue: Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel

Website: www.pharmacoldchainchina.com

In Europe

Parliamentary Reception for Chinese New Year, London

Celebrating the New Year of the Dragon, the event will provide an opportunity to meet leaders in Chinese medicine in Britain and parliamentarians.

Date: Jan 23

Venue: Strangers Room, the Houses of Parliament

Website: www.cbbc.org

China Regional Cities Roadshow

A road show around Britain will present findings and guide companies on how to make the most of business opportunities in China's emerging regional cities.

Date: Till Jan 24

Venue: Selected UK cities

Website: www.cbbc.org

New Year Reunion Dinner, Brussels

Celebrating Chinese New Year, Liao Liqiang, the ambassador of China to Belgium, will attend as guest of honor.

Date: Jan 31

Venue: Best Western Premier HNA Sodehotel La Woluwe

Website: www.bcecc.be

Culture

In China

Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, Beijing

The orchestra was founded in 1989 by conductor Dmitry Orlov, who in 1996 was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Russia and in 2004 became Moscow City Award winner in literature and art category. It's specially designed concert programs feature the masterpieces of Russian and world classical music.

Date: Jan 23

Venue: Poly Theater

Website: theatrebeijing.com

Ballet The Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler, Beijing

The show presents the composer's exploration of nature in all its diversity. The choreography illuminates its power and beauty through the human form as the dancers perfectly distil Mahler's commanding, exquisite score.

Date: Jan 24 - 25

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Website: http://theatrebeijing.com

Ballet Nijinski, Beijing

As a dancer, Nijinsky experienced popularity, publicity and fame comparable only to that of Rudolf Nurejev during his times.

Date: Jan 27-28

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Website: http://theatrebeijing.com

Culture

In Europe

The Flamboyant Mr Chinnery: An English artist in China, London

The first in Britain of George Chinnery for more than 50 years presents a diverse body of work including landscapes and portraits painted in India and China over several decades.

Date: Till Jan 21

Venue: Asia House

Website: www.asiahouse.org/net

Treasures from China, London

Gallery talks last 45 minutes. They are given by Museum staff or guest speakers and demand no previous knowledge.

Date: Jan 25

Venue: British Museum Room 33, Great Russell Street

Website: www.britishmuseum.org

Chinese money, London

Helen Wang, Department of Asia, will talk about coins issued by Chinese emperors.

Date: Feb 3

Venue: Room 33, British Museum

Website: www.britishmuseum.org

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