Conferences & Meetings

In China

International Conference for the Economic and Financial Challenges and Issues in the Asia-Pacific Countries, Chengdu

This focuses on research and the publication of emerging market economies and provides a way for academics, policy makers and members of the business community to exchange views and share information on emerging markets.

Date: June 29-July 1

Venue: Liulin campus of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

Website: http://riem.swufe.edu.cn/conference

China Shale Gas Forum, Shanghai

This forum discusses the technological innovation, cost-reduction strategies and collaborative models for commercially viable shale gas development in China.

Date: July 5-6

Venue: Pudong Ramada Plaza

Website: http://chinashalegasforum.com

International Conference on Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Hong Kong

This international conference includes the fields of electrical, electronics, computer, mechanical and industrial engineering.

Date: July 7

Venue: Cosmopolitan Hotel

Website: http://www.interscience.ac.in/Overseas/ICEME

International Conference on Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, Guangzhou

The forum offers knowledge from both industrial and academic worlds, sharing practices in the field of chemical engineering, chemistry research, materials and food science.

Date: July 13-15

Venue: Selected places

Website: http://www.icceam.org

International Conference on Image and Information Processing, Haikou

The goal of the conference is to promote research and development activities in image and information processing.

Date: July 14 - 15

Venue: Selected places

Website: http://www.iciip.org

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

Doing Business in China, Cardiff

Mike Thomas from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council talks about the key areas to consider when doing business in China. They will also be joined by a member from the Welsh government who will outline how they can support one's trading activities in China.

Date: June 18

Venue: Holiday Inn Cardiff City Center

Website: http://www.cbbc.org/

Operating a Consultancy Business in China, London

This seminar will highlight the opportunities and risks of expanding in China for those who are operating or considering operating a consultancy/service business in the region.

Date: June 18

Venue: Grant Thornton UK LLP, 30 Finsbury Square

Website: http://www.cbbc.org/

UK Exporting Controls - Exporting to the Chinese Market, Leeds

An introduction to UK export control rules with a focus on restrictions in trading with China. The seminar will cover licensing requirements, appropriate systems and processes, dealing with export control authorities, disclosure of breaches and mitigation of penalties, and other topics.

Date: June 20

Venue: Squire Sanders

Website: http://www.cbbc.org/

Culture

In China

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Beijing

One of today's most sought-after pianists, Thibaudet is considered to have the rare ability to combine poetic musical sensibilities with dazzling technical prowess.

Date: June 15

Venue: Concert Hall of National Center for the Performing Arts

Opening of the first Flamenco Art Center in Guangzhou

Guangzhou Flamenco Art Center invites people to enjoy a free class of flamenco flamenco masters from Spain.

Date: June 16

Venue: Room 2104, 30 Jin Sui Road, Zhujiang New Town

Website: http://www.deltabridges.com/

Fete de la Musique, Beijing

Experience this French musical festival and get the chance to listen to rock'n'roll, dub step, reggae, blues, jazz, electro and many with bands like the Subs, The Amazing Insurance Salesmen, Mademoiselle et son Orchestre, Mama Funker, Beijing Beatles, and Randy Abel Stable.

Date: June 21

Venue: Selected places in the Gulou area

Website: www.beijingmusicday.com

Culture

In Europe

The Long March: a case study, London

Lu Jie, the Long March Project's director and chief curator, discusses the relationship of the project to the Long March Space, a leading commercial gallery in Beijing.

Date: June 19

Venue: Southbank Center

Website: http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/

Shandong Association Launch Concert, London

The Shandong Association in UK is opening this month. It has almost 300 registered members and originally from Shandong. The launch event will include a reception and concert.

Date: June 20

Venue: 90 York Way

Website: http://www.cbbc.org/

(China Daily 06/15/2012 page31)