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Dear all,

The Chinese Business Association (CBA) was setup 18 months ago at a time of opportunities and as one of the Chinese Business Association (CBA) Founding Partners, Jones Lang LaSalle welcomes you to the second edition of the association's enewsletter.

Trade, global communications and international travel have created an extraordinary level of business exchange and economic partnership between China and the United Kingdom and Jones Lang LaSalle is proud of being involved in the founding of the CBA. Our mission is to harness friendly and mutually beneficial relationships amongst business circles on both sides and to be able to offer professional property advice where required. 

We hope that you can benefit from our service and please do not hesitate to share with us the valuable comments and suggestions that you may have concerning the Chinese Business Association

  Forthcoming Events
LCCI Events 
Cereal Networking
On Wednesday 12 October 2011
Cereal Networking is a series of quarterly breakfast networking events for 2011.  Aimed at members from a variety of different business sectors and companies, ranging from SMEs to the big corporates, these events will provide the ideal networking opportunity to help facilitate your business.
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Opportunities for Business in International Markets
    

On Monday 17 October 2011
A practical seminar for SMEs seeking to grow through export and foreign earnings. This seminar, organised by the City of London in conjunction with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, offers SMEs, whether manufacturers or service providers, an excellent opportunity to evaluate the potential of exporting and expanding business in international markets.

Download event flyer/booking form
Book places online

UK-Russia Market Opportunities Seminar

On Wednesday 26 October 2011

It is estimated that approximately 600 companies are currently active in the Russian market and in London, Russian companies are responsible for a significant portion of foreign IPOs.

This seminar will discuss opportunities for other sectors such as engineering, infrastructure, creative industries, and in particular the support and encouragement both governments are providing to SMEs.

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Member to Member Panel Breakfast 2011 at LCCI

On Monday 31 October 2011 9.00am - 10:30am
An opportunity to interact with a selected panel of LCCI members that will include LCCI Ambassadors, LCCI Business Doctors, and LCCI Committee representatives. This event will give you the chance to learn how to maximising membership benefits from a variety of LCCI business services. This event is informal and an opportunity for you to ask questions to the panel and get their unbiased views on how to maximise membershipRSVP by email

CBA Member Events

KPMG: Delegation of Jinan Municipal Bureau of Commerce Event
On Monday 31 October 2011
The delegation from Jinan Municipal Bureau of Commerce will be visiting the UK in late October to promote outbound investment opportunities from the UK into China. They will visit KPMG Head Office in London on the morning of 31 October 2011.  Attendance and queries are welcome from local British companies. Please contact
Ruma Deb, World Trade Executive at LCCI for further information.

Flanton & Co: Free Seminars for Chinese companies
On Thursday 28 October 2011
To help Chinese business set up and expand in the UK, LCCI member Flanton & Co is launching a seminar  to help Chinese clients to understand the regulatory environment in the UK.
The seminar will go through the latest changes to HR regulations and tax rules. It will be held in Chinese language (Mandarin) only and there will be an opportunity for networking after the seminar. Please contact Jayne Cai to book your place.

 

CBA Member Updates
New members spotlight
China Unicom Europe: China Unicom Europe is a wholly owned subsibiary of China Unicom, which was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Canary Wharf, London. Backed by the strong capacity of its parent comapny, China Unicom Europe provides a variety of products and customised solutions including diversified network connectivity, IP, value-aded services and ICT services dedicated to telecom operators and corporate customers, covering China, Asia, Europe, America and Africa. China Unicom Europe always endeavours to exceed customers' expectations with its superior service. Visit www.unicomeurope.co.uk for more information.

MAiP Ltd: MAiP Ltd specialises in property search and acquisition providing comprehensive investment advice to meet client requirements, with branches in the UK and China. MAiP Ltd was founded in 2008, established with the aim to create a centre of excellence for UK real estate, working closely with UK based and overseas Chinese investors of UK property. In addition to its own dedicated team of property professionals, MAip Ltd has forged strong links with associated service providers in the UK such as local and overseas banks, legal advisors, surveyors and valuers, estate agents and building contactors. Visit www.maipltd.com for more information

KPMG Event

A matter of taste… 
VAT briefing and wine tasting reception


At
KPMG 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GL
On
Thursday 3 November
2011, 5.30pm - 8.15pm

This informative and practical event will bring you up-to-date knowledge and advice on the key issue of VAT transferred pricing before enabling you to fine-tune your senses with a wine tasting networking reception afterwards. 

CBA Members
Complimentary

Non-Members £40
inclusive of VAT

Download event flyer and booking form


HSBC Event
Modern art viewing and high-level networking reception

Guest Speaker Dr Wessie Ling, Artist and Senior Lecturer of the University of the Arts,
London
 
At
Tate Modern, Bankside, London 
SE1 9TG
On Thursday 1 December 2011 6.45pm - 8.45pm

Attendees will be able to experience high
-level networking within the contemporary surroundings of the Realisms Gallery at the Tate Modern. There will also be a special presentation on Contemporary Chinese Art by Dr Wessie Ling followed by a gallery viewing and drinks reception.

CBA Members Complimentary

Non-Members £40
inclusive of VAT 

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