Conferences & Meetings

In China

China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2012, Dalian

Considered 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

New Energy Auto Show, Shanghai

An international exhibition for hybrid electric, electric and fuel cell vehicles as well as power train and auto design.

Date: Nov 6-10

Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Information and Communication Technology Show, Shanghai

Highlights include integrated circuits, telecommunication manufacturing, LED lighting and advanced display.

Date: Nov 6-10

Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

International Home Decor and Design, Shanghai

A platform to network with interior decorators, design professionals and upmarket buyers in China.

Date: Nov 8-10

Venue: Shanghai Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

Monetary Power Politics, Brussels

This seminar will discuss how China might adjust the global financial order.

Date: Oct 25

Venue: Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies

Website: www.vub.ac.be/en/events/2012/biccs-presents-monetary-power-politics

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

Includes a series of talks that aim to deliver awareness about Scotland and Scottish business engagement with China.

Date: Oct 25

Venue: Confucius Institute for Scotland

Website: www.cbbc.org

CBBC China Business Clinic, Cornwall, Britain

Hosted by China-Britain Business Council's Southwest China business adviser Antoaneta Becker. Thirty-minute slots are available for companies to discuss their China operations.

Date: Oct 29

Venue: Tremough Innovation Centre, Tremough Campus, Penryn

Website: www.cbbc.org

How and How Not to Do Business in China, Gent

Organized by the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce. Experts and business leaders will share their knowledge and expertise based on their achievements in China.

Date: Oct 30

Venue: House of the Province of East Flanders, Seminariestraat 2, 9000 Gent.

Website: www.flanders-china.be

Culture

In China

George Benjamin in counterpoint with Chen Qigang - contemporary music performed by the London Sinfonietta, Beijing

A contemporary program featuring works by living composers from both the East and West - part of the Beijing Music Festival.

Date: Oct 24

Venue: Orange Hall, Sanlitun Village

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/245.html

Joyce and Soul i-D Exhibition, Beijing

British magazine i-D is partnering with Joyce, Asia's fashion pioneer, to showcase the personal insights and wisdom of artists and designers.

Date: Oct 26-Nov 7

Venue: The Enjoy Museum of Art, B06 797 Road, 798 Art Zone, 2 Jiu Xianqiao Road, Chaoyang District

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/267.html

Entity by Wayne McGregor, Random Dance Company, Beijing

Touted as 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.

Date: Oct 31-Nov 3

Venue: Beijing 9 Theater

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

Culture

In Europe

Confucius Institute China Day, London

Includes a Mandarin taster lesson, a Chinese business seminar, traditional Chinese dance workshop and a Chinese massage workshop.

Date: Oct 27

Venue: College Buildings, School of Oriental and African Studies, Russell Square

Website: www.cbbc.org

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

Set against the backdrop of the Museum of East Asian Art, which provides an opportunity for ancient objects to be on display 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

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 10/19/2012 page31)