Conferences & Meetings

In China

China International High-end Vintage Wine Expo, Beijing

An opportunity for representatives of vintage wine businesses from around the world to meet producers and suppliers, purchase products, participate in themed 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

Presents investment and finance opportunities from China's premier organizations, along with varied insurance options.

Date: Nov 23-25

Venue: Shanghai Exhibition Center

Website: www.moneyfair.org

Antique Furniture China, Shanghai

An exhibition of antique furniture handpicked from dealers from around the world, including classical and decorative furniture in both Asian and European styles.

Date: Nov 23-26

Venue: Shanghai International Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

International Food Fair, Shanghai

The first ethnic and specialty food products trade fair for the China retail market.

Date: Nov 24-26

Venue: Shanghai Mart

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

China International Battery Industry Exhibition, Shenzhen

An exhibition of technology used in the global battery industry. It includes the latest products and technologies related to battery material and equipment, finished batteries and many other fields.

Date: Nov 25-27

Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

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 creative relationships between the two countries by exploring the opportunities and challenges of young professionals.

Date: Nov 19-20

Venue: Various

Website: www.cbbc.org

An Introduction to Britain's New Global Shipping Port, London Gateway

Opening next year, the new port and Europe's largest logistics park will serve the world's biggest ships.

Date: Nov 22-29

Venue: Selected cities

Website: www.cbbc.org

An Introduction to UK Export Controls, London

This seminar is aimed at exporting businesses interested in a basic introduction to compliance with British export controls, with a focus on issues that businesses should consider when exporting to the Chinese market.

Date: Nov 22

Venue: 3rd Floor, Portland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BH

Website: www.cbbc.org

China, Scotland and the World: Reflections On Doing Business in China, Edinburgh

Aims to deliver awareness and stimulate debate on Scotland and Scottish business engagement with China.

Date: Nov 22

Venue: John McIntyre Conference Centre

Website: www.cbbc.org

Culture

In China

Martin Parr Photography Exhibition: Beaches and Luxury, Beijing

In his series featuring photographs of luxury from around the world, Martin Parr, a member of the Magnum Photographic Corporation, addresses the different ways people display their wealth, subverting the traditional proclivity of photography to depict poverty.

Date: On display

Venue: Pekin Fine Arts Gallery, No 241 Caochangdi Village, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang district

Website: pekinfinearts.com/home.php

Smart Talk With Dream Lab Judges

Three speakers explore new approaches borrowed from the worlds of art, design, theater and film to tell stories. 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

Smart Talk With Fashion Designer Henry Holland

Henry Holland discusses his inspirations and influences, talking about how his time at university shaped his career in fashion and how he went from writing about fashion to creating it.

Date: Nov 26-28

Venue: Selected cities

Website: www.uknow.org.cn/en/events/270.html

Culture

In Europe

Chinoiserie and Subalterneity in S.I. Hsiung's Lady Precious Stream (1934)

Ashley Thorpe, lecturer in theater in the Department of Film, Theater and Television at the University of Reading, will discuss the conclusions he has drawn from his investigation of the drama's text as a piece of performance from the 1930s.

Date: Nov 19

Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings Room: G50

Website: www.soas.ac.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

Art of Change: New Directions From China, London

An exhibition focusing on contemporary installation and performance art from China.

Date: Until Dec 9

Venue: Hayward Gallery

Website: china.southbankcentre.co.uk

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

(China Daily 11/16/2012 page31)