Conferences & Meetings

In China

Information and Communication Technology Show, Shanghai

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

Date: Nov 6-10

Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center

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

Lineapelle Asia 2012, Guangzhou

A major event for businesspeople in the leather sector.

Date: Nov 8-10

Venue: China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

2012 China Commercial Vehicles Show, Wuhan

Showcases the development of the Chinese auto industry over the past decade.

Date: Nov 11-13

Venue: Wuhan International Convention & Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

The 3rd China Overseas Investment Fair, Beijing

The fair has become an important platform for Chinese companies going global, foreign firms looking for Chinese investment and bilateral as well as multilateral cooperation and investment.

Date: Nov 12-13

Venue: China World Trade Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

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

Website: www.flanders-china.be

Seminar on Opening-Up and Globalization with Vice-Minister Zhong Shan, London

A business seminar attended by the Chinese ambassador, the vice-minister of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and a delegation of 50 senior executives representing Chinese enterprises from the ICT, telecoms, and science and technology sectors.

Date: Nov 5

Venue: Millennium Hotel

Website: www.cbbc.org

Round Table Conference on Sino-UK Outsourcing Cooperation, London

A discussion on outsourcing cooperation between China and the UK that will also provide networking opportunities.

Date: Nov 5

Venue: Millennium Hotel London Mayfair

Website: www.cbbc.org

Culture

In China

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Blind Summit's The Table

Puppet innovators Blind Summit Theatre present a stunning new show about a puppet who is stuck on a table.

Date: Oct 23-Nov 2

Venue: Selected cities

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/230.html

Fashion Film - China, Beijing

This extensive exhibition gives an overview of the fashion film work coming out of Britain and features guest Chinese fashion filmmakers who have a similar vision.

Date: Oct 26-Nov 11

Venue: Ullens Center For Contemporary Art

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/196.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

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

People of Beijing, London

This photography project is not only filled with humanity, but also a dynamic and in-depth documentary on the changes in China over the past decade.

Date: On display

Venue: Museum of East Asian Art

Website: www.meaa.org.uk

Calligraphy Today, Cambridge, England

Shows vibrant contemporary artwork 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 10/26/2012 page31)