Conferences & Meetings

In China

International Conference on E-business and Strategy, Tianjin

Brings together hundreds of the world's industry leaders, scientists, academics, professionals, policy makers, and government officials to present business panels, technical papers and workshops. The aim is to stimulate the scientific exchange of ideas, identification of trends in e-business technology and communications, and illuminate business opportunities.

Date: Aug 29-31

Venue: Tianjin Hotel

Website: icets.info

19th Beijing International Book Fair

In this exhibition with floor space of 53,600 square meters, the Republic of Korea will be the country of honor. As well as a general publishing zone, there will be zones on digital publishing, children's books, cartoons and animation, periodicals, publishing on demand and library acquisition.

Date: Aug 29-Sept 2

Venue: China International Exhibition Center

Website: www.bibf.net

The China International Fair for Investment and Trade, Xiamen

Themed "Introducing FDI" and "Going global", this event focuses on investment negotiation and policy promotion, coordinated development of national and regional economies and economic and trade exchanges. It aims to facilitate bilateral investment.

Date: Sept 8-11

Venue: Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinafair.org.cn

China Franchise Expo, Shanghai

Provides a platform for franchisers from around the world to showcase brands and concepts, and to give demonstrations practices. It also offers a place for Chinese investors to seek business opportunities.

Date: Sept 15-17

Venue: Shanghai International Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinafranchiseexpo.com

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

China Business Clinic, Taunton, Somerset, England

The China-Britain Business Council will hold a day of China business clinics for companies based in the southwest.

Date: Aug 14

Venue: Agriculture House, Blackbrook Park Avenue

Website: www.cbbc.org

China Business Culture Training Session, London

To coincide with China's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, the China-Britain Business Council will offer a day of business culture training on China that can help maximize businesses' potential and avoid serious social mishaps. Understanding and appreciating intercultural differences ultimately promotes clearer communication, breaks down barriers, builds trust, strengthens relationships, opens horizons and yields tangible results in terms of business success.

Date: Sept 28

Venue: China-Britain Business Council

Website: www.cbbc.org

EU-China Business Summit - Speaking and Sponsorship Opportunities, Brussels

Provides business leaders from China and Europe with an opportunity to discuss the current commercial environment as well as issues of common concern in the EU-China trade relationship. It is held annually, alternately in the EU and in China, and recognized as one of the most high-level platforms for exchanges between EU and Chinese businesses.

Date: Sept 28

Venue: China-Britain Business Council

Website: www.cbbc.org

Culture

In China

London 2012 - Olympic Posters Exhibition, Shanghai

A collection of specially commissioned prints by 12 British artists to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Date: July 26-Aug 31

Venue: Shanghai Xintiandi Style

Website: uknow.org.cn

The Von Trapp Children 2012 China Tour

Meet Justin, Amanda, Melanie and Sofia Von Trapp. They are the great-grandchildren of Captain and Maria Von Trapp from the Sound of Music. These Von Trapps have performed all over the world including Africa, Australia, Austria, Belgium, England, Ireland, Japan and South Korea.

Date: July 26-Aug 12

Venue: Selected cities

Website: www.vontrappchildren.com

Foster + Partners: The Art of Architecture exhibition, Shanghai

Arranged around the themes of infrastructure, sustainability, high-rises, urban planning, history and culture, the works on display highlight the diversity of the practice's work and showcase a growing portfolio of projects in China. They also illustrate the changing nature of architectural practice over the past 40 years, with a timeline illustrating the 227 projects in 20 countries completed by the practice since its inception in 1967 as Foster Associates.

Date: July 25-Aug 25

Venue: the Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Institute

Website: www.fosterandpartners.com

Passion for Porcelain: Masterpieces of Ceramics from the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Beijing

About 80 of the finest ceramics from each collection are displayed, and this is the first time the three museums have worked in partnership together. The exhibition explores the export of Chinese ceramics to Europe and their importance in the development of European porcelain industries. It shows how designs, technologies and ideas flowed between the two continents and reflects on the history of collecting Chinese ceramics in Britain.

Date: June 22-Jan 6

Venue: National Museum of China

Website: www.chnmuseum.cn

Culture

In Europe

Dao Gives Birth to One, Manchester

The contemporary Chinese media artist Hung Keung will present an interactive video project, Dao Gives Birth to One, which won an achievement award from the Hong Kong Museum of Art.

Date: July 6-Sept 1

Venue: Chinese Arts Center

Website: www.chinese-arts-centre.org

The Peninsula Festival, London

A celebration of music, culture and international business with seminars supported by industry.

Date: July 19-Aug 13

Venue: Chinese Arts Center

Website: www.peninsula-festival.eu

An audience with Team China, London

Following the top amateur teams from China playing each other for the right to be named the amateur club champions of China, this event offers special entertainment provided by the world champion Lin Dan and the Chinese coach Li Yongbo.

Date: Aug 6

Venue: Central Hall Westminster

Website: www.cbbc.org

Events can be sent to: events@mail.chinadailyuk.com

(China Daily 08/03/2012 page31)