Events


The Chamber manages 50+ events each year, offering gainful opportunities to network with like-minded business people. Members are able to attend events at either complimentary or preferential rates. Our Focus Groups are targeting specific sectors and drive the majority of our events.

Sep
11
Mon
Free Seminar surrounding Labour Laws & Tax Issues @ EUPIC (La Defence Conference Room)
Sep 11 @ 14:30 – 17:30

On September 11th – La Defence Conference Room. This free-of-charge (limited capacity) seminar will cover labour laws & tax issues related topics. On behalf of D’Andrea & Partners – PHC Tax & Accounting Advisory Co., LTD. we would kindly like to invite you to join this seminar. 

The speech will be divided into two main sections:

Labour Law and HR-panel:
Recruitment Compliance,
In-service Compliance,
Termination Compliance,
Labour Dispatch and Dispute Resolution.

Taxation Panel:
Individual Income Tax,
Taxes on wages and salaries,
Tax on income from personal services,
Income from interest and dividends and bonuses.

The seminar will be host in English by the Lawyer Mr. Matteo Zhi for the Legal part and by the Lawyer Mr. Arduino Agostinelli for the Taxation part.

Agenda:
14.30 – 15.00) Registration
15.00 – 16.00) Labor Law and HR Panel
16.00 – 17.00) Taxation Panel
17.00) Q&A

Participation Free of Charge, just for the Members!

If interested in joining the event, please scan the QR code below

About the Speakers:

Mr. Matteo Zhi – Senior Partner of D’Andrea & Partners
Mr. Zhi advises European and Chinese clients on various legal matters and business transactions in China and cross-border. His special focus areas are: foreign direct investment FDI, mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, IPO and re-financing, commercial, real estate, construction, labor as well as dispute resolution. Mr. Zhi also provides advices to the clients on outbound investment and immigration in Italy and Europe. Mr. Zhi graduated in law from the University of Nanjing (China), and then awarded Master’s Degree on Corporate Advisor (Giurista d’impresa) at Roma Tre University and Juris Master at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Koguan Law School. Professional Experience Mr. Zhi is now Senior Partner of D’Andrea & Partners, International Boutique law and consulting firm and he can also count on a long experience within a leading Italian law firm in China with portfolio composed of both Chinese and International clients from 2010 to July 2013. Mr. Zhi has served in public office for a few years therefore could assist the client in handling relationships with the governmental offices. Mr. Zhi is registered in Shanghai Bar Association as qualified PRC Lawyer and has made speeches with topics regarding the investments in Italy on different seminars as well as published several articles regarding Sino-Italian legal affairs.

Mr. Arduino Agostinelli – Deputy General Manager of PHC Advisory
Mr. Agostinelli advises clients on Tax and Accounting matters and works on Financial Due Diligence projects, Business Plans, Internal Audit projects. His main focus areas are: Fiscal Position Analysis related to foreign employees; Tax aspects related to an individual who is domiciled in PRC (Individual Income Tax). Mr. Agostinelli graduated in Business and Management and then awarded Master’s Degree on Financial Business at LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome (Italy). Before PHC Advisory in Shanghai, Mr. Agostinelli was Auditor at Deloitte in Rome.

 

 

Nov
18
Sat
The 2017 Big Draw Festival @ Sino Ocean TaikooLi
Nov 18 @ 14:00 – Nov 19 @ 18:00

The Big Draw is a community arts charity event that started in the UK. It is dedicated to improving lives through drawing, supporting drawing as a way to communicate and values drawing as important for all ages.  

The Big Draw大绘画公益艺术节于2000年起源于英国,由英国的一些残疾人发起,他们用“绘画”来抒发情感,用“绘画”作为他们的语言,因此“绘画”也就顺理成章的成为了他们的一种交流方式,也让各年龄段的人群真正了解绘画对于人们的意义。

The festival is run in 26 countries with 3 million people joining worldwide. Last October The Big Draw came to Chengdu for the first time and was a great success.

目前全球共有26个国家,超过300万人参加大绘画活动。2016年10月,尚慧(成都)高新宋庆龄国际幼儿园、壳子画室、尔本海柏建筑将大绘画艺术节原汁原味地引进并落地成都,在太古里成功举办。

今 年
11月18/19日

今年,由宋庆龄国际幼儿园、壳子画室、尔本海柏建筑、成都远洋太古里、乐亦品牌营销策划机构、博舍酒店、太古里苹果店、达根斯国际马术俱乐部、金茂府共同筹办这一艺术盛事将再次登陆成都太古里。

This is the second time The Big Draw will be held at Tai koo li. The activities will take place in the East Plaza (Apple Store) and The Temple House on the 18th and 19th of November 2017.

第二次登陆成都的英国The Big Draw大绘画艺术节将于11月18日和19日在成都太古里东广场、苹果店和博舍酒店举行。

Artists will be performing various shows and running workshops for the public to enjoy. Some interesting things going on: 

活动当天,将给大家带来现场艺术表演、与艺术家互动创作和其他丰富多彩的艺术活动:

 

Nov
21
Tue
Seminar Chongqing: Financial Advice for Expat Professionals @ GCSS
Nov 21 @ 16:00 – 18:00
Nov
22
Wed
Seminar Chengdu: Financial Advice for Expat Professionals @ British Business Centre Chengdu
Nov 22 @ 16:00 – 18:00
Dec
7
Thu
Duravit Factory Visit @ Duravit Factory Chongqing
Dec 7 @ 13:00 – 16:00

This is an event in cooperation with the German Chamber of Commerce South & Southwest China.

Departure from the Grand Theater Subway Station.

Please sign up for this event by contacting the BritCham by calling to 028 6830 5159, or mail events@britchamswchina.org BEFORE Friday 1st of December.

Dec
9
Sat
Accessing a British Education @ IFS Yanjiyou Bookstore
Dec 9 @ 14:00 – 16:00

Accessing British Education will be held as a focus for parents who are looking at different options for their children’s schooling and would like to know more about international learning. Industry experts (5 speakers) from varies institutions are invited to form a panel focusing on their representation on UK and international education as a whole, to conduct a topic-lead discussion over different ways of accessing and the requirements one may face when planning. 

本次“与英国教育零距离”教育研讨会的举办旨在面向所有关注国际教育的家 长们,提供针对孩子就学的不同选择,以及更多的关于国际性学习的相关资讯。 我们邀请到了不同教育机构的行业专家,将围绕目前家长们最关心的英 国和国际教育话题展开讨论

1. What is the differences between an international education & domestic education? 传统中式教育和国际化教育的区别是什么? 

2. What advantages do international students have? 接受国际化教育的学生有什么优势? 

3. Why do I choose the UK as an education destination? 为什么选择英国作为教育首选目的地? 

4. What is the cost of UK education? 英国教育的费用究竟是多少? 

5. What do higher UK education institutions looking for? 英国高等教育机构在寻找怎么样的学生? 

6. When should I start an international style education? 什么时候最适合开始接触国际化教育

7. What is the life of being an international student in the UK? 作为一个国际学生在英国的生活是 怎样的?

 Accessing a British Education Meeting June 2017

 Accessing a British Education Meeting June 2017

Date: Saturday 9th of December 

日期: 12月9日 星期六

When: 14:00 – 16:00

时间: 下午2点到4点

Venue: Yanjiyou Bookstore (IFS)

地点:言几又书店

Address: Chengdu IFS
地址: 成都市锦江区红星路步行街3段1号IFS国际金融中心B2言几又

Cost :Free to the Public

费用: 对公众免费 

Event Format : Panel discussion

活动形式: 问题引导式讨论 

Event Language : Chinese Speaking

活动语言: 中文

For registration, please scan the QR-code below, or contact the BritCham by dialing 028 6830 5159, or send an email to events@britchamswchina.org.

请直接扫下面二维码注册,如有任何问题请致电或邮件联系我们。谢谢。

Jan
24
Wed
FTZ Workshop Series of the Chongqing Pilot Free Trade Zone – Launch Ceremony & Information Session @ Port Trading Service Building
Jan 24 @ 09:00 – 17:00

Pick up time 09:00 at the InterContinental Hotel Chongqing.

Address: 101 Minzu Road, YuZhong District重庆市渝中区民族路101号

This series of workshops aims to bring together foreign businesses in the Southwest, the Chinese business community and policy makers to facilitate closer connections and more regular exchanges. The workshop will try to foster a better business environment in the Southwest China region, especially considering the newly set-up Free Trade Zones (FTZs). Each sides will decide on subjects together, focusing on system innovation, the legal environment and enterprise services to explore the potential of the pilot free trade zone.

The Introduction and Lunching Ceremony

This section aims to aid Foreign businesses in their understanding of the business environment and potential market access issues in China. This section will also seek to assist Chinese policy makers and regulators in identifying and prioritizing policy and regulatory issues that benefit/hinder foreign businesses looking to enter the Chongqing market.

9:00         Pick up

Pick up the guests at the Chongqing Intercontinental Hotel

10:00 – 10:30  Meet

10:30 – 12:00  Site Visit

Visit the China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone Chongqing Logistics Park.

12:15 – 13:30  Lunch & Free Talk

14:00 – 14:20  Meeting Open

The China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone Shapingba District Office & The British Chamber of Commerce in China declare the workshop open and introduce the workshop plan.

14:20 – 14:40  Introduction

Representatives form the The China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone Chongqing Municipal Office introduce the China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

14:40 – 15:00  Introduction

The participating Chambers and relevant representatives from Government gives speeches regarding their foreign enterprises in Southwest China.

15:00 – 15:20  Tea Break

15:20 – 16:30  Interactive Session

16:30         Depart

Jan
27
Sat
Education Job Fair 2018 @ Bookworm
Jan 27 @ 11:00 – 14:00

This is an annual event for the British Chamber of Commerce, aiming at matching the best resources between recruiters and employees of Education industry in the international community of Chengdu. Educational companies are able to share information about available job vacancies. Companies are then able to participate and exhibit in our ‘Careers in Education Job Fair’. Potential candidates will be able to join the drop in session and meet with potential employers in an informal and friendly environment.

Looking for a job?

Bring copies of your Curriculum Vitae and meet various educational organisations/companies that have teaching opportunities available. 

Looking to hire?

Sign up for an exhibition table and use this opportunity to actively promote your school/organisation, and recruit the best local or/and foreign candidates! Please contact the BritCham via email: events@britchamswchina.org or call 028 6830 5159.

Mar
21
Wed
Understanding the E-Commerce Market in Southwest China @ British Centre, Chengdu @ British Centre Chengdu
Mar 21 @ 15:00 – 17:00

 

 

On March the 21st 2018, the British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China and De Bedin and Lee are hosting a seminar to explain the Southwest E-commerce market. Previously the event was held in Chongqing and based on the success of that, we have decided to hold the event at the British Centre in Chengdu. 

 

Scan the below QR-code to register for the E-commerce Seminar

 

Apr
3
Tue
Supported Event: Chengdu Promotion Bureau: Visit to the Qingbaijiang District @ Qingbaijiang District
Apr 3 @ 09:30 – 15:00

The British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China would kindly like to invite you to a promotional event to get an insight and understanding of the investment business environment at the Qingbaijiang District organised by Chengdu Promotion Bureau on Tuesday 3rd of April. It will be an interesting full day event from 9:30 until 15:10.

This motivating day will include meeting representatives from Qingbaijian & Chengdu Government, visits to the European Industry City Showroom & Chengdu International Railway Park showroom, interesting presentations about foreign investment in Chengdu, consultation opportunity, visit to a cherry blossom park and much more.

 

To register please scan the QR code.