Conferences & Meetings

In China

China Guizhou International Alcoholic Beverages Expo, Guiyang

An international exhibition of alcohol products and trade activities. Wines, spirits, beers and related products such as raw materials, distilling equipment and drinking utensils will be showcased.

Date: Sept 9-13

Venue: Guiyang International Conference and Exhibition Center

Website: www.9expo.cn

The Expat Show, Shanghai

Help foreigners find the information, products and services they might need for their lives in Shanghai. The show offerings include international schools, clinics and travel agencies.

Date: Sept 14-16

Venue: Shanghai Exhibition Center

Website: www.expatshowchina.com

PT/Expo Comm China 2012, Beijing

Looks at the new generation of information technology and focuses on next generation network, tri-network convergence, high-performance integrated circuits and high-end software.

Date: Sept 18-22

Venue: China International Exhibition Center

Website: www.expocommcn.com

China Brew & Beverage 2012, Beijing

Covers the growing market for beer, beverages and liquid dairy products in the Asia-Pacific region.

Date: Sept 19-22

Venue: New China International Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology Exhibition, Shanghai

Offers a range of products that include generic cabling, smart home and public facility management systems, safety and access controls, video and audio systems, intelligent sun shading systems and accessories, hotel intelligent systems and electrical engineering products.

Date: Sept 20-22

Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

How to Survive Your Business Meetings in China, Brussels

Provides guidance on how to build relationships with the Chinese through activities such as interactive presentation and role-plays with native Chinese actors.

Date: Sept 18

Venue: Management Center Europe

Website: www.bcecc.be

EU-China Business Summit, 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 is recognized as one of the highest-level platforms for exchanges between EU and Chinese businesses.

Date: Sept 20

Venue: To be decided

Website: www.cbbc.org

China Business Culture Training Session, London

A day of business culture training on China that can help maximize businesses' potential and avoid serious social mishaps.

Date: Sept 28

Venue: China-Britain Business Council

Website: www.cbbc.org

China's Investments Abroad: Meet Your New Neighbors, Breukelen

A chance to learn from the experience of Chinese companies that play a dominant role in major sectors in China, including those from oil, minerals, telecommunications and utilities industries.

Date: Sept 11

Venue: Nyenrode Business Universiteit

Website: www.china-blog.eu

Culture

In China

Firewind Live in Beijing

Formed in 1998, the Greek heavy metal band has released seven studio albums, including the debut Between Heaven and Hell.

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, 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

Violin Virtuoso Salvatore Accardo Recital, Beijing

Considered one of the greatest violin talents of the Italian school of the 20th century, Salvatore Accardo is noted for his interpretations of Paganini, J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, contemporary works, chamber music and opera conducting.

Date: Sept 23

Venue: Beijing Concert Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Flamenco Ballet Carmen, Beijing

Murcia, the National Dance Company of Spain, will begin a tour of China in Autumn. It will present a new piece of classic flamenco ballet Carmen.

Dates: Sept 20-21

Venue: Peking University Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Culture

In Europe

The Search for Immortality, Cambridge

Considered one of the most important exhibitions of ancient royal treasures to travel outside China, the show features more than 350 treasures in jade, gold, silver, bronze and earthenware, revealing an epic story of the lust for power both in life and death.

Dates: On display

Venue: The Fitzwilliam Museum

Website: www.tombtreasuresofhanchina.org

Patterns and Graphics for Fashion, Manchester

Art from Lydia Meiying, an illustrator and pattern designer, focusing on creating bright and bold designs using a mixture of hand drawn and 3D computer design elements.

Date: On display

Venue: Chinese Arts Center

Website: www.chinese-arts-centre.org

Chinese Ceramic Glazes and the Meaning of Color, London

Includes a 45-minute gallery talk by Anne Haworth, independent speaker. The event is suitable for all levels of knowledge.

Date: Sept 1

Venue: The British Museum

Website: www.britishmuseum.org

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

(China Daily 08/17/2012 page31)