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Business Connections
Connect with Australia China businesses through our online marketplace. Job Connections
A new way for Australians and Chinese to find employment in each others countries.
Events Connections
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Book Connections
The site to find the many books on China.
Back Issues
| We live in interesting times | | Print | |
| Sep / Oct 2008 | |||
 Having watched the extraordinary drama of the Beijing Olympics finally unfold after years of anticipation, the focus relentlessly now shifts to "What's next?" As Stephen White, AustCham Shanghai Chair reports.All of us across China, some with frenzied interest, have watched closely throughout the brief weeks of the Olympics and Para- Olympics. A warm message of support for the endeavours of the Olympic teams was sent from AustCham Shanghai to our athletes, who carried the flag for all Australians and Australian interests as they strove for "personal best". Post-Olympics, major development and flow-on business outcomes are anticipated. THE HEART OF MATTERS Winter arrives soon in the earthquake ravaged areas which were quickly helped by AustCham Shanghai. Dujiangyan, near the epicenter Wenchuan, is a Shanghai sister city. AustCham Shanghai specific relief projects based on this local relationship are effectively developed direct to point of need and managed in our preferred way. This has been consolidated through negotiation and strong relationship building with relevant government authorities, based on the respect for AustCham Shanghai's community outreach over many years.  BUSINESS AS USUALThe business events calendar is full - an AXA presentation, a BlueScope Steel site visit, Industry Working Groups on track, this year's Australia China Business Awards now open and accepting nominations, and more programs to boost post-Olympic recovery. Meanwhile our regular Aussie Kiwi BBQ continues to be a sell out networking success with hundreds attending. SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO 2010 Expo differs significantly from the Olympics in scale and modus operandi. Similarly, national showcasing is a large part of what it is all about.
 AustCham Shanghai's strong working relationships with DFAT's World Expo Unit and Shanghai government authorities support membership business (including SMEs) with awareness of tendering and other opportunities. With less than 700 days to Expo JOIN US before it is all over.AUSSIE DRINKS EVERY FRIDAY Visitors welcome. August Raffle funds go to our special earthquake projects. Aussie beverages from Just Beer and Elders. Venue: Bar 789 Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, 789 Nanjing East Rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008 Over 60 of AustCham Shanghai's Corporate Membership businesses engaged in lively debate at AGM 2008. Key players from a mix of industries in Australia-China business ensured lively networking later over refreshments. The annual report delivered a year of achieved milestones backed by the greatly valued support of membership and an excellent year's work in Secretariat. Challenges ahead were outlined as Australia-China business faces broad economic and environmental constraints, increasing costs of operation and increased demands, pressure and expectations. GREAT AUSTRALIAN BALL XIII 2008 Aussie Horror Picture Show: Saturday 13, the Terror Continues!
Qantas and ANZ Ripper Reaper sponsors: Ecco and Westpac Major sponsors: Which Property? Steelcase, Laris, ASC Fine Wines, Bovis Lend Lease, Allied Pickfords, Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Just Beer. KEEP UP TO DATE Register for the new look E-Cooee weekly with 4000 recipients E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it W: www.austchamshanghai.com T: 86 21 6248 8301
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