Parents must consider many factors when choosing the right school for their child – from the right curriculum to what extra-curricular activities are offered, the quality of teaching and the ethos and values of the school community. As part of his Masters of Education, Scott Antonides, a science teacher at the International Academy of Beijing, is conducting research to find out exactly what parents are looking for when selecting schools in China.

Austrade has formally launched an advisory panel for its Australia-China Wanwu Eco-country initiative at a reception at the Shanghai World Expo Australia Pavilion.

In December, Sydney will host one of the world's greatest twentieth century archaeological finds when The Gallery of New South Wales presents The first emperor: China’s entombed warriors.