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            The face of business has significantly changed in recent years. It has become quicker, easier to travel, new modes of communication are being rapidly developed and refined. As a result of these changes, it is usual to find businesses with culturally diverse backgrounds. Training teams in an organisation to appreciate and embrace these differences can help differentiate a business and provide a competitive advantage. We will explore the challenges faced in today`s culturally blended teams and define the benefits that come from our current world, the issues that might surface and methods of handling conflict.   Who should attend ?   Anyone involved in managing cross-cultural teams, all cross-cultural teammates Facilitator:   Alistair McArthur Alistair`s ten years experience in China has enabled him to attain an understanding of the China business market and develop his Chinese language skills. He has been involved in business having consulted for companies both in China and abroad, while having been the Sales and Marketing Director in IPS for over two years.   Alistair`s energetic and enthusiastic style of training has entertained trainees and made him very popular with his multi-national clients. He has been involved in training companies such as Siemens, Microsoft, Grand Hyatt Hotel and the International School of Beijing.    To register, please, fill in the form and send it back to info@cameraitacina.com.

    "Towards Innovative Joint Solutions for Common Urbanisation Challenges"     The EU-China Joint Workshop on Urban Innovation is co-organised by the European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) and the China Centre for Urban Development (CCUD) of the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC), in collaboration with the relevant Directorates-Generals of the European Commission and the Chinese government. It will take place in Foshan, Guangdong on 30th-31st May 2013 and will bring together Chinese and European stakeholders from policy, research, and industry backgrounds working on urbanisation and innovation issues. The main objectives of the workshop are to: - Identify potential research themes and flagship projects for future joint research on sustainable and innovative urbanisation - Identify obstacles in relation to the Framework Conditions relevant to Research & Innovation and initiate a dialogue on how to overcome them - Exchange of information and best practices in on-going joint activities with China (EU, Member States & Associated Countries) in the field of R&I on urbanisation. The output of the workshop will contribute to both the Research and Innovation Pillar of the EU-China Sustainable Urbanisation Partnership, as well as to the First EU-China Innovation Cooperation Dialogue to take place later this year. The workshop will include field visits in Foshan on the 29th, with on the 30th and 31st plenary sessions featuring high-level speakers, and panel sessions on the following three topics: Sustainable planning Green urban mobility Sustainable energy solutions for cities For more details please click here. Please click here to see the Agenda of the workshop.   To register please send an email to info@cameraitacina.com by Monday, May 6th at 5.00 pm, including the following information: • Name • Company Name • Position • Mobile number

                    The Rebalancing of China, India, and ASEAN in the global supply chain and the Rise of the New Asian Consumer   Save the date: Tuesday, May 14th 2013 @ Hilton Beijing Hotel                  Goal: To discuss ASEAN as a new economic power in Asia that will influence our understanding of trade and business worldwide.   Agenda: 17:30-18:00 - Registration, Coffee & Tea 18:00-19:00 - Presentation 19:00-19:30 - Q&A Session 19:30-20:00 - Networking , Drinks & Canapés Briefing: The emergence of massive wealth and markets in Asia has lead to a new wealth of opportunities for international businesses. Both China and India are experiencing some of the highest GDP growth rates in the world, and the development of the ten ASEAN nations trade bloc, with its pan-Asian free trade agreements coming into effect in 2015 will once again change international trade flows. But where are the opportunities in the new Asia? Is China now the best option for setting up a manufacturing plant? Where are the new global consumers located and what can they buy? What does ASEAN bring to Asia`s competitive economic environment and how will these changes affect China, India and the Asian potential for trade with the United States, Europe and other key global markets? How to link up with ASEAN and India`s potential from China? Chris Devonshire-Ellis, the Founding Partner of Dezan Shira & Associates will engage these questions and come up with some definitive -and surprising– answers. Speaker: Chris Devonshire-Ellis   Title: Chairman, International Group, & Managing Partner, India & Singapore (Founder of Dezan Shira & Associates).   Chris founded Dezan Shira & Associates in Shenzhen in 1992, and is currently based in Singapore, continuing a 26-year career in Asia, including 20 years in mainland China. His practice, Dezan Shira & Associates, provides foreign direct investment legal and tax advice to multinationals throughout Asia. Chris also began the China Briefing series of magazines, which have now expended to include similar titles for Asia, ASEAN, India and Vietnam.   Chris is now responsible for the development of the practice in Singapore, the ASEAN region and India, including the provision of tax treaty and investment advice for foreign investors, including American, European, Indian and Chinese companies interested in investing in emerging Asia.   He is a non-executive director for several prominent companies and sits on numerous Intra-Asia think tanks. Dezan Shira & Associates is a member of the Leading Edge Alliance of global accountants and auditors. Last year Dezan Shira & Associates won the Leading Edge Alliance`s "Most Innovative Firm of the Year" award, one of the most prestigious in the international accounting field.   To register please send an email to info@cameraitacina.com by Tuesday, May 13th at 17.00, including the following information: • Name • Company Name • Position • Mobile number.  

                Protecting your technology and know-how is a major concern for companies operating in China. This training workshop will introduce the risks and a range of strategies to protect your competitive advantage. You will learn how to prevent your trade secrets becoming public knowledge through physical, technical and contractual barriers. Following this event you will be able to confidently plan your technology transfer whilst maintaining competitiveness and market share.   This event will be beneficial to those involved in manufacturing, technology and R&D, or anyone who wants to learn cost effective strategies for protecting their intellectual property.   For more information, please click here.