Conferences & Meetings
In China
China Import and Export Fair,
Guangzhou
Also known as the Canton Fair. More than 24,000 foreign trade corporation are expected to take part.
Date: Oct 15-Nov 4
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex
Website: www.cantonfair.org.cn
Music China 2012, Shanghai
Recognized as one of the biggest international exhibitions for music instruments and accessories, this will provide opportunities to interact with importers, dealers, distributors and retailers from all over the world.
Date: Oct 11-14
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
Website: www.chinaexhibition.com
eCommerce Expo China, Shanghai
Showcases e-commerce industry products and services with real-life case studies.
Date: Oct 16-17
Venue: Shanghai Mart
Website: www.ece-china.com
Electronic Manufacturing Exposition China, Suzhou
Covering more than 40,000 square meters and coinciding with a number of forums and seminars, this event gives global industry experts and companies the opportunity to discuss and present the latest topics in the industry.
Date: Oct 18-21
Venue: Suzhou International Expo Center
Website: www.goemex.com
China Education Expo
An event for overseas schools to expand their presence in the world's potentially largest recruitment market.
Date: Oct 20-Nov 3
Venue: Selected cities
Website: chinaeducationexpo.com
Conferences & Meetings
In Europe
How to Survive Your Business Meetings in China, Brussels
A guild on how to build relationships with the Chinese, including an interactive presentation, role playing with native Chinese actors and a Chinese lunch.
Date: Sept 18
Venue: Management Center Europe
Website: www.bcecc.be
EU Business in China: Position Paper 2012/2013, Brussels
Presented by the European Chamber of Commerce in China, this year's position paper will give Chinese and European policy-makers more than 600 recommendations.
Date: Sept 18
Venue: Residence Palace
Website: www.bcecc.be
EU-China Mayors' Forum, Brussels
With the participation of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, this is the first annual flagship event of the EU-China urbanization partnership. It will bring together EU and Chinese mayors, local decision-makers, city planners, business and NGOs willing to talk about adopting sustainable, integrated and efficient solutions.
Date: Sept 19-20
Venue: To be decided
Website: www.euchinamayorsforum.eu
The Economist High-Growth Markets Summit, London
An event designed for those who want to prosper from high-growth and emerging markets.
Date: Sept 20-21
Venue: Park Plaza Victoria
Website: www.cbbc.org
Culture
In China
China Pingyao International Photography Festival, Pingyao
Combines photography with Pingyao, an ancient city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Shanxi province.
Date: Sept 19-25
Venue: Pingyao
Website: pip.cuctv.com
Rockarchive: 50 Years of British Rock, Pingyao
A collection of 50 iconic images from photographers showcasing the rock artists the UK has produced. The selection is a personal one and is not meant to be a comprehensive history of British rock imagery.
Date: Sept 19-25
Venue: Diesel Engine Factory
Website: www.uknow.org.cn
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners - From the House to the City, Beijing
With numerous projects currently on sites across the world in locations including London, Barcelona, New York, Hong Kong, this exhibition will celebrate the impact of Rogers' extraordinary international career.
Date: Sept 20-Nov 18
Venue: Beijing Capital Museum
Website: www.britishcouncil.org
Andreas Haefliger Piano Recital, Beijing
Recognized as a pianist of the first rank, Haefliger will present musical techniques and structure his innate sense of architecture and phrasing.
Date: Oct 7
Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts
Website: www.theatrebeijing.com
Culture
In Europe
The Seductions of the Palate, Paris
Presents the traditions of the Chinese table through 100 objects mainly from the collections of the National Museum of China, and complemented by a selection of works from the Musee des Arts Asiatiques Guimet.
Date: Until Sept 30
Venue: Quai Branly Museum
Website: www.quaibranly.fr
20th anniversary of Filmfest Hamburg, Hamburg
More than 140 international productions will have their German, European or even world premiere in one of the festival's seven venues.
Date: Sept 27-Oct 6
Venue: Abaton, Cinemaxx Dammtor, Metropolis, Passage, Studio-Kino, 3011 and B-Movie
Website: www.filmfesthamburg.de
Decorative themes on Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, London
The decorative themes of dragons, flowers and calligraphy on Chinese blue-and-white porcelain will be explored by Anne Haworth, an independent speaker specialized in the art of ceramics.
Date: Oct 20
Venue: The British Museum
Website: www.britishmuseum.org
Events can be sent to: events@mail.chinadailyuk.com
(China Daily 09/14/2012 page31)
