Beijing

              La cucina italiana è il frutto di un secolare processo storico della nostra società, da sempre protagonista di significativi momenti della civilizzazione umana. Per una innata inclinazione degli italiani all’attenzione ai rapporti umani e della qualità della vita, la cultura della tavola è divenuta nel tempo il simbolo dell’ospitalità e dell’accoglienza, il cibo ha assunto un valore al pari dell’arte e della musica. Per questi motivi la cucina italiana deve essere considerata un contributo al patrimonio dell’umanità e va difesa e protetta dalle adulterazioni e dalle falsificazioni per salvaguardarne la storia, la cultura, la qualità e la genuinità.   In quest’ottica Unioncamere, sulla base dell’esperienza maturata con il marchio “Ospitalità Italiana”, portato avanti con il supporto operativo dell’Istituto Nazionale Ricerche Turistiche - IS.NA.R.T. - società delle Camere di commercio, ha promosso il progetto “OSPITALITÀ ITALIANA, RISTORANTI ITALIANI NEL MONDO” rivolto a tutti quei ristoranti italiani all’estero che garantiscono il rispetto di standard qualitativi tipici dell’ospitalità italiana.   Gli obiettivi del progetto sono: - sviluppare e promuovere le tradizioni dei prodotti agro-alimentari italiani e valorizzare la cultura enogastronomica italiana; - valorizzare l’immagine dei ristoranti italiani all’estero che garantiscono il rispetto degli standard di qualità dell’ospitalità italiana; - creare una rete internazionale che consenta la realizzazione di eventi promozionali delle eccellenze produttive italiane.   La valutazione dei requisiti avviene mediante interviste, esami documentali verifica delle modalità operative impiegate per lo svolgimento delle attività, sopralluoghi nelle diverse aree del ristorante. In relazione al grado di soddisfacimento del requisito viene attribuito un punteggio. La somma dei punteggi ottenuti per singolo requisito determina il livello di ospitalità del ristorante. Il superamento di un livello minimo di punti determina l’esito positivo della valutazione e il rilascio del marchio.   Al fine di partecipare all’iniziativa vi invitiamo a prendere visione del `Disciplinare Marchio Ospitalità Italiana`.   Nel momento in cui decidiate di prender parte al progetto vi preghiamo di compilare e firmare la scheda di adesione e di inviarla all’indirizzo email ospitalita.italiana@cameraitacina.com.   Per maggiori informazioni, visitate il sito internet www.premiospitalita.it.

  The Italian Gala Dinner consists of an exclusive soireé, a good occasion to experience the real Italian lifestyle and to taste signature Italian food and wine. A night of networking and enterteinment with the Italian and Chinese business community.   Highlights of the evening will be:   The Italian band Nello and the Cats (NATC) Founded in 2010 in Shanghai their repertoire is mostly Italian rock and pop. Being already very popular in Shanghai, where they played in some major events like the opening of ENIT exhibition `Italy Comes to you` and the German Ball 2011, their performance at The Italian Gala Dinner will be their first time ever in Beijing.   Componenti del gruppo: Nello Del Gatto, tastiere e voce; Mirka Strano, voce; Marco Galluzzi, batteria; Francesco Rossini, chitarra; Fabio Buonomo, chitarra; Paolo Romano, basso.       The Huangmei Opera Originated from the regions of Anhui, Hubei and Jiangxi at the end of the 18th century, the opera is a form of rural folksong and dance. The music is simple and short and performed with a pitch that hits high and stays high for the duration of the song. Huangmei costumes are generally less extravagant compared to the other Chinese opera branches and greater emphasis is given on the singing. Being so different from the typical rhythmic Chinese opera makes the Huangmei Opera a unique one.   For further information, visit the website www.huangmeixi.com.cn/main.asp   Performers: Wu Mei Lian from Anqing (Anhui) Huangmei opera Theatre Wang Ze Xi from Anqing Zaifen Huangmei opera Art theatre                          During the evening, a rich lucky draw will be held!   Join us for the event!  

    Although the general awareness about the importance of Intellectual Property protection is increasing, it may be difficult to determine which of your company`s assets can be considered as Intellectual Property. If you have a brand name or logo, a database of contacts, technology, graphics, a website or a catalogue promoting your products, this workshop will help you to determine the value of these assets. The workshop will give you a thorough understanding on how you can protect your company`s Intellectual Property and will address recent changes in the Chinese Intellectual Property law. By attending the workshop you will: Discover China`s Intellectual Property landscape and learn how to protect your company`s IP Find out which of your company`s assets can be considered as IP Get updated on recent developments in the Chinese IP law Receive practical and business-focused advice from a China IPR expert The speaker involved in the workshop will be Stacy Yuan (Jones Day), expert on legal issues related to IPR.   For further information about the event click here.   China IPR SME Helpdesk events are available to European Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and SME intermediary organisations such as embassies or consulates, chambers of commerce and trade associations only. China IPR SME Helpdesk events are closed to law firms and consultants who offer IPR services. If you meet the criteria and would like to attend please register by emailing rsvp-china@china-iprhelpdesk.eu with the name and date of the event in the subject line and your company information. You will receive a confirmation email.

  The new Social Insurance Law is on everybody’s mind. Much information has been provided in earlier event and on our website but many practical implementations were still unclear. The Chinese Government has issued a decree ”INTERIM MEASURES FOR PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL INSURANCES OF FOREIGNERS EMPLOYED IN CHINA, NO 16” which further explains the implications of this law. This law will come in to effect on October 15th 2011. The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to host Dr. Wang Xiaojun and Warren Zhao for this follow up event to answer the topics below: • Who are considered as foreign workers? Who will pay? • How will the payment be done? • Who will pay company or employee pays? • How can the foreigners use this rule or claim their rights? • What is the influence of this rule on the future for foreigners working in China?   Dr Wang Xiaojun Dr Wang Xiaojun is a professor at Remin University in China. She has been working for Renmin University since 1993 as a director and a lecturer. Her field of study is Life Contingency, Risk Analysis and Actual Valuation for Pension Plan, Social Security and Ageing Population. She has published extensively on the subject of Social Security and is considered and expert in this field   Warren Zhao Warren Zhao is a Principal Consultant for Retirement Actuarial Practice in the Deloitte Consulting based in Beijing. He joined the Deloitte China Firm in June 2011 after spending 8 years in Watson Wyatt (US) and Deloitte US Firm. Overall Warrenhas more than 8 years of working experience on employee benefits.