Securities Regulator Removed as Chinese Financial Markets Recover As China makes its way out of the 2015 trough it’s financial markets found themselves in, the chairman of the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission, Xiao Gang has also moved on. The sharp market drop in late 2015 fostered state scrutiny of the CSRC and in particular, …
Energy & Resources Talking Points 24-02-16
Massive Chinese mine closures expected in 2016 To meet economic growth slowdown and a shifting awareness towards comprehensive pollution reduction measures, China’s Energy Bureau has announced large-scale closure of mines expected to be implemented this year. This comes as part of their comprehensive power market reforms despite China leading global coal consumption. Mines with annual output …
Healthcare and Life Sciences Talking Points 26-02-16
Chinese travel agents warn tourists about Zika infection With the recent outbreak of Zika in China, Chinese travel agents are warning outbound tourists about the risks of infection spread. As of Wednesday, five confirmed cases of the virus have made themselves apparent, with three of those cases, reported in East China’s Zhejiang Province, originating whilst …
Member News: New appointments for TGI China researchers – The George Institute for Global Health, China
AustCham Beijing congratulates the recent appointments of Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health, China. Two researchers have received major new appointments in international professional organizations as acknowledgement for their contributions to combating the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. In January 2016, Professor Zhi-Jie Zheng, Executive Director of The George Institute for Global Health, …
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources: Australia-China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement (ACACA) Programme
Responding to growth in Australian-Chinese Agriculture sector relations, The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, as headed by Minister Barnaby Joyce, have announced a program of $384,000 available under Australia-China Agriculture Cooperation Agreement (ACACA) over the next two years. About the Program: The program is divided into two streams: Projects and Trade Missions. Funding and …
Education Talking Points 23-02-2016
Chemistry offering students a bright future, but students are still sceptical Australia’s chief scientist, Alan Finkel is calling for Australian students to be properly informed about the opportunities available in national science and research. Australian students are still sceptical that following science, and particularly chemistry, into university is a secure pathway. …
AustCham Beijing welcomes Ms Jan Adams PSM as the new Australian Ambassador
AustCham Beijing welcomes Ms Jan Adams PSM, the recently appointed Australian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China AustCham Beijing welcomes Ms Jan Adams PSM to her new post as the Australian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Ms Adams took her appointment at the beginning of this year in February 2016. Ms Adams …
Food and Agribusiness Talking Points 22-02-2016
China makes largest foreign purchase with $43billion bid for Swiss Syngenta State-owned ChemChina agreed a $43billion bid for Swiss seeds and pesticides group Syngenta on Wednesday. This move comes as a set-back to US firm Monsanto which failed to buy Syngenta last year. The purchase of Syngenta should precede a major improvement of China’s potential …
Anglo American – Strategic Focus
Anglo American has announced the details of wide-ranging measures that will sustainably improve cash flows and materially reduce net debt, while focusing the Group on its core portfolio of world-class diamond, platinum group metals (PGMs) and copper assets. We will continue to manage our Bulks commodities for value with a view to exit over time. …
Financial Services Talking Points 18-02-16
Turnbull not beating ‘round the bush about a GST increase Malcom Turnbull has reaffirmed government standing on rumours of a possible GST increase. Despite Senator Cash telling Sky News on Monday night that the idea has not be completely dropped, Turnbull firmly stated that the Australian Government “will not be taking a proposal to increase …