Advance - Hong Kong

Advance does not yet have an active chapter in Hong Kong. However here are a number of strong existing Australian organisations operating in Hong Kong which are listed at the Australian Consulate-General website.

Hong Kong is one of the most dynamic economies in Asia and has a large number of Australians furthering their careers in trade, business, investment, government, the professions and sport.

The Advance Australian community is continually expanding. If you are interested in being an Advance leader based in Hong Kong, please email us with your expression of interest an any questions you may have.

ADVANCE EVENTS

Victorians Abroad Launch in Shanghai
Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 6pm
Portman Ritz Carlton Hotel

Shanghai Centre
1376, Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai 200040 China

Members and friends of the Advance Victorians Abroad network are invited to a reception to launch the Victorian's Abroad Network in Shanghai. The evening will be hosted by the Hon Joe Helper, Minister for Agriculture & Small Business.

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NEWS

Australia Signs Contract of Participation for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Australia marked an important milestone in its preparations for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo with the signing of the official Contract of Participation on the 3 July by the Commissioner General for Australia, Mr Peter Tesch, and the Director-General of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination, Mr Hong Hao. This important step formalises Australia's commitment to what will be the biggest world expo in history and follows the Government's commitment of $61 million in this year's federal budget. [More...]

Changes to Immigration Requirements in Beijing and Shanghai
The Chinese government continues to change immigration requirements in Beijing and Shanghai. Updates include: Revisions to the extension of short-term visas; and post-arrival registration requirements for foreign national residents in Beijing. [More...]

Crossing the Strait
The mainland may be Australia’s number one trade partner, but some of the single biggest business deals are still taking place across the Taiwan Strait. [More...]

Australia's Mining Boom to Bust
Will China’s insatiable demand for resources save Australia from a global downturn? Two of Australia’s leading economists say no. Morgan Stanley economist Gerard Minack has no qualms about the role the resources boom will play in protecting Australia against a global downturn – none. The prospect of rising export volumes [especially from China] won’t save Australia from going bust, he says. [More...]

OTHER EVENTS

The Australian Chamber of Commerce Shanghai holds several events throughout the year.

IPR in China: Are you prepared?
July 10, 2008 @ 8AM
Since joining the World Trade Organization, China has strengthened its legal framework and amended its IPR laws and regulations. Despite stronger statutory protection, China continues to have one of the highest rates of copyright infringement in the world. [More...]

Aussie-Kiwi Summer BBQ
July 11, 2008 @ 6PM
The Aussies and the Kiwi's are once again joining forces on Friday the 11th July for a BBQ bash in true down under style. [More...]

Family Orientation Morning
July 16th, 2008 @ 10AM
To learn more about the facilities available to you in Shanghai. AustCham Shanghai Member Company Event. [More...]