CONFERENCES & MEETINGS >> IN EUROPE

The Future of the RMB in Global Trade and Finance, London

This conference will explore how banks and companies can exploit opportunities that have rapidly developed in the yuan market. It will cover topics like yuan appreciation and its implications to the global economy and yuan cross border trade settlement. Developments, strategies and opportunities for banks and overseas corporates in China will also be presented.

Date: June 14

Contact: NNoakes@CityandFinancial.com

Innovation and Standardization in

Teaching and Learning Chinese, Edinburgh

The British Chinese Language Teaching Society (BCLTS) will hold the 9th BCLTS International Symposium at the University of Edinburgh. It

will address the current issue that CFL teaching

professionals face, particularly in the areas of

innovative methods, material design, bench-

marking, assessment, e-learning, intercultural communication and developments in teaching and learning Chinese.

Venue: the University of Edinburgh

Date: June 29 to July 1

Scotland China Clinics, Scotland

Scottish Development International (SDI) and China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) are running a series of China Business clinics across major Scottish regions. People will have the opportunity to meet staff from CBBC's Scotland office and colleagues from SDI to discuss how to establish a presence in the Chinese market.

Date: Till Dec 8