Comferences & Meetings

In China

The 5th China International Games and Amusement Fair, Zhongshan

The only games and amusement show in China financed by the Chinese government.

Date: Nov 1-4

Venue: Zhongshan Expo Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Shanghai Art Fair 2012, Shanghai

More than 1,000 art galleries, organizations and agencies from more than 50 countries and areas have taken part in this art exchange for the past 12 years.

Date: Nov 1-4

Venue: Shanghai Mart

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

International Coins Expo, Beijing

One of the most prestigious numismatic events in this part of the world. Last year it attracted 213 exhibitors from home and abroad and more than 30,000 visitors.

Date: Nov 2-4

Venue: China World Trade Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2012, Dalian

The second-largest seafood show in the world after the Brussels seafood show.

Date: Nov 6-8

Venue: Dalian World Expo Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Salon China 2012, Beijing

An international beauty industry event that includes an exhibition, industrial conference, fashion show and professional contest.

Date: Nov 7-9

Venue: China National Convention Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Comferences & Meetings

In Europe

Asia Task Force Event - Doing Business in Asia: Meet the Experts, Merseyside, England

Features an interactive business panel, roundtables on 12 markets across Asia, clinics on the financial and legal aspects and bookable one-to-one meetings where questions can be answered.

Date: Oct 17

Venue: Haydock Park Racecourse

Website: www.cbbc.org

Southwest China: Opportunities for British Companies, London

British Expertise and China-Britain Business Council cohost this event on developments in Southwest China.

Date: Oct 18

Venue: British Expertise, 10 Grosvenor Gardens

Website: www.cbbc.org

Enabling Innovation: Smart Cities Smart Living in Asia, London

An event about the smart-technology solutions and business opportunities in two distinct areas of Asia.

Date: Oct 19

Venue: BIS Conference Center

Website: www.cbbc.org

China, Scotland and the World: There is So Much Opportunity, Edinburgh

Includes a series of talks that aims to deliver awareness and stimulate debate on Scotland and Scottish business engagement with China.

Date: Oct 25

Venue: Confucius Institute for Scotland

Website: www.cbbc.org

Culture

In China

Oktoberfest, Beijing

Paulaner Brauhaus, the home of authentic German beer in Beijing, will be delighting beer lovers from around the world.

Date: Oct 12-28

Venue: Kempinski Hotel Beijing

Website: www.kempinski.com/en/beijing/hotel-lufthansa-center/events/oktoberfest-beijing

International Festival Chorus: Benjamin Britten's Spring Symphony, Beijing

A rousing program conducted by Nicholas Smith and accompanied by Peking Sinfonietta.

Date: Oct 27

Venue: Beijing Concert Hall

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/239.html

Entity by Wayne McGregor, Random Dance Company, Beijing

A breathtaking trip through a soundscape, Entity is a staggering blend of bodies, light, technology and film that places McGregor at the cutting edge of contemporary culture.

Date: Oct 30-31

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/233.html

Highlights of Edinburgh Fringe: The Monster in the Hall, Beijing

Indie comedy musical dealing with complex family issues in a way that may enthral the audience.

Date: Oct 31-Nov 3

Venue: Beijing 9 Theater

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/249.html

Culture

In Europe

Present-Perfect-Tense: Sculptures by Jiao Xingtao, Bath, England

The exhibition is set against the backdrop of the Museum of East Asian Art, which provides an opportunity for ancient objects to interact with contemporary works of art.

Date: On display

Venue: The Museum of East Asian Art

Website: www.meaa.org.uk/current-exhibitions/present-perfect-tense-sculptures-by-jiao-xingtao.html

Chinese seals: tradition and innovation, London

In conjunction with a contemporary Chinese seals exhibition by Li Lanqing, this conference looks at seals in religious, political and social contexts from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) to the present.

Date: Nov 3

Venue: Stevenson Lecture Theater, British Museum

Website: www.britishmuseum.org

Calligraphy Today, Cambridge, England

Shows vibrant contemporary artworks together with pieces that celebrate the rich traditions and contemporary cultures of Europe, the Middle East, China and Japan.

Date: Nov 10-Jan 13

Venue: The Fitzwilliam Museum

Website: www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/whatson/exhibitions/article.html?3550

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

(China Daily 10/12/2012 page31)