Conferences & Meetings

In China

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

China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, Zhuhai

The only international aerospace trade show in China that is endorsed by the Chinese central government. It features a display of real-size products, trade talks, technological exchanges and an air school.

Date: Nov 13-18

Venue: China International Aviation Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

China International Travel Mart, Shanghai

The largest professional travel mart in Asia welcomes participants from the travel industry including international and domestic tourist organizations, travel agencies, hotels, airlines and related travel companies.

Date: Nov 15-19

Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

China Hi-Tech Fair 2012, Shenzhen

The largest and most influential scientific exhibition in China. It brings high-tech achievements, product exhibitions, high-level forums and information exchanges into one place.

Date: Nov 16-21

Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

Website: www.chtf.com

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

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, telecom, 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

Half the Sky Foundation - Annual UK Gala, London

The evening will feature live and silent auctions with some items already donated, including a week's stay at a private Cape Town villa, a Norwegian fishing trip, a private champagne preview event at Bonhams, hotel stays in Shanghai and Sanya, a stay at a Tuscany property and artwork by Frenqueuil and Hugo Tillman.

Date: Nov 10

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7DR

Website: www.cbbc.org

Hong Kong Association lunch with Carrie Lam, London

The guest of honor at this lunch will be Carrie Lam, who has just been appointed as chief secretary for administration of the Hong Kong government.

Date: Nov 12

Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge

Website: www.cbbc.org

Culture

In China

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

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

Brit Band Concert Series: Jamie Woon

Jamie Woon will carve his blues and garage infused pop songs into the audience's brain. The guitar-wielding singer/songwriter and producer creates music that will get people talking.

Date: Nov 9-17

Venue: Selected cities

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/200.html

Toward Modernity: Three Centuries of British Art, Beijing

Paintings, drawings and watercolors in the exhibition provide a window on the politics and economics of industrial Britain.

Date: Nov 14-Dec 21

Venue: Beijing World Art Museum

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/140.html

Culture

In Europe

Sven Hedin and Huang Wenbi: The Sino-Swedish Expeditions and their Legacy, London

A lecture by Professor Hakan Wahlquist, Museum of Ethnology, Stockholm.

Date: Nov 8

Venue: Khalili Lecture Theatre, the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Website: www.asianartinlondon.com/cal_events.asp

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

Art of Change: New Directions from China, London

A major exhibition focusing on contemporary installation and performance art from China.

Date: Till Dec 9

Venue: Hayward Gallery

Website: china.southbankcentre.co.uk

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

(China Daily 11/02/2012 page31)