Conferences & Meetings

In China

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

Provide 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

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

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, Brussels

Provide 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: To be decided

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

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 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

Firewind Live in Beijing

This Greek heavy metal band has released seven studio albums and had international success.

Dates: Aug 24

Venue: Star Live Music Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg Concert, Beijing

Founded in 1841 by Mozart's sons Franz Xaver and Karl Thomas and Mozart's widow Constanze, it focuses on contemporary interpretations of Viennese classical music and has an extensive modern and romantic repertoire.

Date: Sept 13

Venue: Forbidden City Concert Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

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

Modern Chinese Ink Paintings, London

An exhibition features a selection of powerful ink paintings from the past 100 years by Chinese master artists. The 40 works on display range from landscapes in brilliant colors, moonscapes in paper montage and stunning visions of nature to statements of friendship or political dissent in calligraphy and caricature.

Date: On display

Venue: The British Museum

Website: www.britishmuseum.org

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

(China Daily 08/10/2012 page31)