Conferences & Meetings

In China

Energy Summit & Fourth Chinese Energy Enterprise High-Level Forum, Beijing

An internal communication platform for the energy industry. The theme of this year's forum is "The World and China: Regional Energy Cooperation and Enterprises' Clean Strategy".

Date: Dec 7-8

Venue: Energy Magazine

Website: www.inengyuan.com

Game Time International Asia China Expo, Guangzhou

An export-oriented trade exhibition targeting international buyers from around the world. The expo features computer game-related products, including whole machines, single parts, hardware, software, novelties and classic games.

Date: Dec 16-18

Venue: China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

China Aerospace Manufacturing Summit, Harbin

An annual gathering that tackles the industry's issues and challenges, and delivers information on the trends and techniques shaping the future of commercial and civil aviation.

Date: Jan 9-10

Venue: Post Hotel

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Financial Data China, Shanghai

A business event that attracts more than 150 executives including financial data vendors, system providers, asset managers, institutional investors and other banking professionals.

Date: Jan 10

Venue: Rainbow Hotel

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

China Fur and Leather Products Fair, Beijing

With the latest trends in fur and leather fashion, clothes and accessories, the fair attracts exhibitors from more than 14 countries.

Date: Jan 15-18

Venue: China National Convention Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

Grant Thornton Seminar: Making and Saving Money in China - A Topical Tax Update, London

Highlights the recent developments in the Chinese tax system that may save money and make things simpler for foreign companies to enter and operate in China.

Date: Dec 4

Venue: Grant Thornton House, Melton Street, Euston Square, London

Website: www.cbbc.org

Tax Clinic with Grant Thornton, China Tax Partner, London

Tax expert Grant Thornton gives advice on how changes to the Chinese tax system could impact your business.

Date: Dec 5

Venue: China-Britain Business Council

Website: www.cbbc.org

City of London Seminar, London

Speakers talk about Chinese economy, investment, yuan and financial market.

Date: Dec 5

Venue: The Old Library, Guildhall

Website: www.cbbc.org

FCO Presentation on the PRC Government Changeover, London

A representative from the British foreign and commonwealth office will brief CBBC members on the leadership transition and answer questions on what the new generation of Chinese leaders may mean for British businesses operating in China.

Date: Dec 11

Venue: To be decided

Website: www.cbbc.org

Culture

In China

TNT Theater: King Lear

TNT's production of King Lear explores the conflict between man and the laws of nature. Although the play is 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

Cui Jian China Tour Concert, Beijing

Cui Jian is a pioneer of Chinese rock music and also known as the godfather of Chinese rock 'n' roll.

Date: Dec 15

Venue: Wukesong Arena

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Richard Wagner's Opera - Lohengrin, Beijing

The Lohengrin is a three-act classic romantic opera with both music and libretto by Richard Wagner.

Date: Dec 4-9

Venue: Opera House of NCPA

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet Piano Recital, Beijing

French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet has gained high acclaim for his virtuosity and artistry.

Date: Dec 6

Venue: Concert Hall of National Center for Performing Arts

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Returning Home on a Snowy Night, Beijing

This drama is named after a line from the poem Staying at a Cottage on Mt Hibiscus on a Night of Snow, from the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907). This love story seeks to explore the eternal essence of life, the awakening of nobodies and their exploration of desolate destiny.

Date: Dec 15-23

Venue: Drama Theatre of National Center for Performing Arts

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

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

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

Date: Until Dec 9

Venue: Hayward Gallery

Website: china.southbankcentre.co.uk

Introducing Asian Ceramics: Blue and White, London

A three-part lecture looking at the development of blue-and-white ceramics in China, South Korea, Japan and the Middle East.

Date: Dec 11

Venue: The Society of Antiquaries of London

Website: www.ocs-london.com/news.htm

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

(China Daily 11/30/2012 page31)