In China

Beijing International Technology Transfer Congress

Focusing on technology transfer and international technology cooperation, the theme for this year's event is "Beyond the borders: Drive innovation to win".

The congress will feature 40 distinguished speakers from more than 30 countries and there will be 300 attendees including Chinese professionals and overseas technology managers.

Date: April 24-27

Venue: Beijing International Hotel Convention Centre

Website: www.britishchamber.cn

The 6th China Green Companies Annual Summit, Kunming

Held by the China Entrepreneur Club and the Kunming city government, this year's summit offers themed forums and case study panels on a series of topics concerning the transformation of China's economic development. In the themed forums, renowned company leaders, economists and foreign experts will share their views on how to achieve sustainable development.

Date: April 20-22

Venue: To be confirmed

Website: www.daonong.com

The 10th China International Food Industry and Food Export Exhibition, Qingdao

With the theme "Experience world food culture, promote green natural health", the fair offers a platform to display achievements, cultivate brands and meet others in the industry.

Last year, 121 companies 13 countries including Germany and Italy, and about 300 domestic companies took part.

Date: April 27-29

Venue: Qingdao International Exhibition Center

Website: www.food-stock.com

Canton Fair 2013 (Spring)-The 113th China Import and Export Fair, Guangzhou

Ranking among the top in the world in terms of scale, Canton Fair is an international trade event with a long history. In 111 events the fair has been responsible for $963.1 billion in export trade volume with more than 6 million overseas buyers. The exhibition space covers more than 1 million square meters, housing 24,000 exhibitors.

Date: April 15-May 05

Venue: China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou

Website: www.cantonfair.org.cn

Interphex China 2013, Wuhan

Among China's leading exhibitions for pharmaceutical manufacturing, the event covers the complete spectrum of products from raw materials to fine chemicals, intermediate chemicals, ingredients, processing machinery and packaging machinery.

Date: April 25-27

Venue: International Convention & Exhibition Center

Website: www.chinaexhibition.com

China-CIMT China International Machine Tool Show, Beijing

First held in 1989, this is the largest machine tool show in China and one of the four biggest internationally. It serves as a major event for machine tool sourcing and as a trading platform for the industry.

Date: April 22-27

Venue: China International Exhibition Center

Website: www.cimtshow.com

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

China & India-Financial and Professional Services Showcase, London

Learn about demand for financial and professional services in China and India, hear from international trade experts and book one-on-one appointments with market specialists at this event, opened by Lord Green, UK minister for trade and investment.

Date: April 25

Venue: central London

Website: www.ukti.gov.uk

China Customs Event, Brussels

The event covers issues concerning imports and exports between China and Belgium and offers opportunities to talk privately with customs workers from both countries.

Date: May 6

Venue: Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel

Website: www.bcecc.be

From Objects to Concept - Global Consumption and the Transformation of Ming Porcelain by Stacey Pierson, Bath

Hear Stacey Pierson, a specialist in Chinese ceramics, give a lecture based on her new book, Objects to Concept Global Consumption and the Transformation of Ming Porcelain, which offers an innovative and refreshing account of the transformation of Ming porcelain from commercial commodity into a cultural icon.

Date: April 25

Venue: The Museum of East Asian Art

Website: meaa.org.uk

Culture

In China

Julio Iglesias 2013 Beijing, Concert

Hear Iglesias performing his greatest hits. The legendary Spanish singer and songwriter has sold more than 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 80 albums.

Date: April 21

Venue: Exhibition Theatre

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Damien Guillon and Le Banquet Celeste Concert, Beijing

The French counter-tenor Damien Guillon has sung as a soloist with many early music ensembles under the baton of renowned conductors. His broad repertoire covers songs of the Renaissance and the great Baroque oratorios and operas. Hear him perform with Le Banquet Celeste.

Date: April 20

Venue: Forbidden City Concert Hall

Website: www.theatrebeijing.com

Tying Chinese Knots - Pan Chang, Beijing

Chinese knotting is a decorative handicraft art that began as a form of Chinese folk art in the Tang and Song dynasties (960-1279 AD). The art is also referred to as Chinese traditional decorative knots. Learn to make the auspicious knots from China Culture Center folk artist Ms Wang.

Date: April 26

Venue: China Culture Center, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Website: www.chinaculturecenter.org

China Culture Industries Fair, Shenzhen

A platform for cultural exchange and cooperation between China and the rest of the world. This is the only national national-level event of its kind in China.

Date: May 17-20

Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center,Guangdong

Website: en.cnci.gov.cn/default.aspx

Culture

In Europe

Jesuit Court Painter to the Qing Emperors, London

This talk explores the dramatic integration of Chinese and European artistic styles through the National Palace Museum's unrivalled collection of works painted and influenced by Giuseppe Castiglione and other Jesuits at the Qing court.

Date: April 30

Venue: Asia House

Website: asiahouse.org

Re-Imagining the Chinese Dream, London

Experts share their views on what recent political, social and economic changes mean to Chinese citizens and the world at large.

Date: May 14

Venue: Asia House

Website: asiahouse.org

Events can be sent to: events@mail.chinadailyuk.com

(China Daily 04/19/2013 page31)