Conferences & Meetings

In China

China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, Zhuhai

The only international aerospace trade show in China endorsed by the Chinese central government, it features a product display, 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 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

China International High-end Vintage Wine Expo, Beijing

Representatives from Asian vintage wine businesses around the world meet producers and suppliers, purchase products, participate in theme activities and network with other industry professionals.

Date: Nov 21-23

Venue: China International Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

International Finance & Money Fair, Shanghai

Brings together investment and finance opportunities from China's premier organizations, along with varied insurance options available in the market.

Date: Nov 23-25

Venue: Shanghai Exhibition Center

Website: www.moneyfair.org

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

Half the Sky Foundation Annual UK Gala, London

The evening will feature live and silent auctions for items including a week's stay at a private Cape Town villa, a Norwegian fishing trip, hotel stays in Shanghai and Sanya, and artwork by Frenqueuil and Hugo Tillman.

Date: Nov 10

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Hamilton Place, Park Lane

Website: www.cbbc.org

Hong Kong Association lunch with Carrie Lam, London

The guest of honor, Carrie Lam, has just been appointed chief secretary for administration of the Hong Kong government.

Date: Nov 12

Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge

Website: www.cbbc.org

BritishAmerican Business Annual Conference: The West and Asia - Partners or Competitors?, London

Aims to review the impact of the extraordinary growth of Asia on global business opportunities. Starting from a trans-Atlantic perspective, it will assess what this means for companies that already have a presence or who are looking to expand into Asian markets.

Date: Nov 13

Venue: The Willis Building, 51 Lime Street, EC3

Website: www.cbbc.org

China-UK Business Forum: Global Innovation Exchange, London

The half-day forum is aimed at senior business executives and government officials interested in accelerating their understanding of the opportunities of complementary Eastern and Western innovation techniques and the opportunity to network with 60 leading Chinese and European CEOs.

Date: Nov 16

Venue: Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, SW1Y

Website: www.cbbc.org

China-Britain Youth Dialogue: Creative Industries Young Leaders Forum, London

Brings together 30 young leaders from Britain and China's creative industries to discuss how to strengthen the nations' creative relationship by exploring the opportunities and challenges of young professionals.

Date: Nov 19

Venue: To be decided

Website: www.cbbc.org

Culture

In China

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

The paintings, drawings and watercolors in the exhibition provide a look at 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

Smart Talk with Dream Lab judges

Three speakers explore new approaches borrowed from the world of art, design, theater and film to tell stories to people. The talk focuses on the exchange taking place between technology and the arts.

Date: Nov 20-22

Venue: Selected cities

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/276.html

TNT Theater: King Lear

TNT's production of King Lear explores the conflict between man and the laws of nature. Although the play is deeply serious, it is also entertaining, moving and comic.

Date: Nov 22-Dec 11

Venue: Selected cities

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/258.html

Culture

In Europe

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

Between East and West, London

An artistic investigation by photographer Mike Tsang into what it means to be British-Born Chinese, featuring 15 photographic portraits, archival imagery and oral history interviews.

Date: Nov 6-16

Venue: SW1 Gallery, 2 Cardinal Gardens

Website: www.betweeneastandwest.com

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

(China Daily 11/09/2012 page31)