Events Calendar - AHK

» Mr. Axel Knörl
Bierhaus Shekou
Events Calendar
www.china.ahk.de January 2011
The German Chamber of Commerce welcomes the following new members...
» Mr. Bai Kun
Herrenknecht (Chengdu)
Tunnelling Equipment Co. Ltd.
» Dr. Martin Sonnek
Shenzhen Ou Ya Nike
Technologies Co. Ltd.
» Mr. Frank Andris
Xinxing County Black Forest Knives Ltd.
Corporate Training Survey 2010—2011
GCC Events in January 2011
» Mr. George Zhu
Dextrys Co. Ltd.
» Mr. Christian Gassner
Limoss (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.
» Ms. Liu Yali
Tian Mu Electronics
Shenzhen Co. Ltd.
» Mr. Klaus Dieter Zimmermann
Zimmermann-technik (HK) Ltd.
» Mr. Roland Groeppler
G&G Engineering Ltd.
» Mr. Andreas Barthelt
Mega Step Technology (SZ) Ltd.
» Mr. Will Wu
Weiss-Rohlig China Ltd.
Continually advancing the skills and knowledge of employees and managers is essential in order to keep track in a
competitive market such as China. Furthermore, trainings have become one incentive to recruit and retain staff. So
how important are corporate trainings for German enterprises in South China?
In order to provide you with a benchmark of the latest corporate training developments, we kindly ask you to participate
in our survey. The results which need to be returned until 14 th January will be presented to all attendees
at our HR Roundtables. For further information and the survey form please refer to
http://www2.china.ahk.de/chamber/guangzhou/details.asp?ID=2770
In the spirit of giving, GCC ·South & Southwest China refrained from sending out Christmas
cards to its members in 2010 but instead decided to support a local South Chinese orphanage
with the means available. The donation was handed over on 21 st GCC Christmas Donation
December 2010 to the
Qingyuan Social Welfare Institute near Guangzhou. GCC Board Members Ms. Renate Tietjen
and Mr. Ruediger Kuemmerle visited the orphanage with more than 80 mostly disabled children
together with Executive Director Ms. Alexandra Voss and the representatives of member
company Drom Fragrances.
» Ms. Christiane Doris Wasfy
JW Marriott Chongqing, China
13/01 THU Networking Zhuhai Danis’ Corner Zhuhai
13/01 THU Stammtisch for Young Professionals & Students Moment Bed Bar Guangzhou
16/01 SUN Kulturabend Bierhaus Shekou Shenzhen
18/01 TUE General Manager Roundtable GCC Office Shenzhen
18/01 TUE [HR Roundtable] Cross-Cultural Communication Regus Guangzhou
19/01 WED [HR Roundtable] Cross-Cultural Communication GCC Office Shenzhen
19/01 WED New Year’s Reception Bellavista Zhongshan
20/01 THU Stammtisch Shenzhen Galleon Interconti Shenzhen
25/01 TUE German Happy Hour Guangzhou UP2U Bar & Restaurant Guangzhou
25/01 TUE Plastics Roundtable IPTA Shenzhen
27/01 THU Guanxi—Connecting Shenzhen’s Young Professionals Xpats Bar Shenzhen
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Economic Update
December Headlines Economic Key Indicators
» GDP Outlook 2011
(22nd December)
» Guangdong Strong in Competitiveness Ranking of
Greater China Cities
(21st December)
» Hong Kong Firms to Invest in Qianhai Area
(21st December)
» Minimum Wage Raise in Guangdong
(31st November)
Details online:
http://china.ahk.de/en/chamber/south-china/
Monthly Diagram
New Yuan Denominated Lending (Nov 2009 - Nov 2010)
379.8
294.8
16.5
28.8
Nov
2009
Dec
2009
1390
Jan
2010
266
Legal Update
700.1
Feb
2010
Yearly Partners 2011
‐49.6
510.7
Mar
2010
‐27.1
774
Apr
2010
51.6
November 2010
(% change, year on year)
639.4 603.4
May
2010
‐17.4
Jun
2010
532.8 545.2 595.5 587.7 564
‐5.6 ‐11.7
Jul
2010
Aug
2010
New Lending (Bn Yuan) Monthly Growth (%)
Guangdong
Sources: China National Bureau of Statistics, Guangdong Provincial
Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Commerce PRC, Sichuan
Statistics Information Network, Chongqing Statistics Information
Network, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Sichuan Ministry
of Commerce, Chongqing Ministry of Commerce
» State Council Approves 2011 Customs Tariff Implementation Plan (15th December)
» State Council Revising Industrial Injury Insurance Regulations (9th December)
2.3 9.2 ‐1.3 4
» Customs Announces its Decision on Commodity Classification Based on WCO Requirements (6th December)
Sep
2010
Sichuan Chong
qing
Oct
2010
» Supreme Court Requires Imposing Heavier Punishments on Criminal IPR Offenders (3rd December)
» Foreign Enterprise's Representative Office Registration Regulations Announced (26th November)
Nov
2010
China
Utilised Foreign Direct
Investment +2.6 +51.7 +47.6 +15.7
Total Fixed Asset
Investment +22.5 +13.9 +31.4 +24.9
Export Value
+27.3 +48.1 +63.9 +33.0
Import Value +33.8 +41.1 +41.2 +40.3
Consumer Price Index +3.0 +3.0 +3.1 +3.2
Producer Price Index +1.4 +4.8 +3.1 +5.5
Industrial Output +16.5 +23.7 +23.8 +15.8
Gross Domestic Product
(Q3)
+11.6 +15.2 +17.1 +10.6
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Economic Outlook 2011
www.china.ahk.de January 2011
After achieving strong economic growth in 2010, the government’s policies are attempting to prevent an overheating
economy. Inflation and the widening income gap appear to be key issues in 2011. The end of 2010 already saw interest
rate adjustments and limits to bank loans. Changes to social insurances such as health care or housing allowances have
also been announced or are in planning. Pressure on the RMB revaluation as well as the government’s aim for greater
internationalization will also have an impact on business activities in China.
It is expected that consumption growth will remain strong
and make a greater contribution to GDP growth as exports
are anticipated to slow down. This development will be in
line with the government’s aims to reduce China’s large
trade surpluses with most major economies. After achieving
again double digit growth of around 10% in 2010, most
expect the GDP growth to slow by about 1% in 2011.
Currently the government needs to deal with major challenges
which have emerged with its rapidly growing economy.
Measures to control inflation and investments have
been introduced and much of the upcoming macroeconomic
policies will depend on how successful the already
implemented measures are.
Read the full outlook on http://china.ahk.de/Home/Chamber/South China/Economic Update
Sichuan / Chongqing Highlights
Key Projects Fostering Chongqing’s Lead in Developing Western China
Save the Date
Events in West China
Key macroeconomic developments:
Inflation target: 4% (+1%)
GDP growth: around 9% (-1%)
Key policies:
- Reduction of income disparities
- Continuous efforts to reduce the rural-urban gap
- Measures to upgrade industrial composition focusing
on key industries (renewable energy, biotechnology,
IT, high-end electronic equipment and advanced
materials)
- Reduction of trade imbalances
- Boost local consumption
- Internationalization and appreciation of RMB
GCC South & Southwest China invited to “Meet the Chongqing Economic and Informalization
Commission” - a unique chance to receive some first-hand information
on development projects in Western China. A small group of participants did
not hesitate and attended the event on 1 st December to discuss some key projects
which foster Chongqing’s lead in developing Western China.
Mr. Hu Jianbo of the Economic and Informalization Commission outlined
Chongqing’s key projects in infrastructure, finance and logistics. According to
him for example, the new direct railroad connection from Chongqing to Shenzhen’s Yantian Port is two days faster
than the shipping route on the Yangtze to Shanghai.
14/01 Meet the Government—Welcome 2011 Event Chengdu
19/01 Meet the Government—Welcome 2011 Event Chongqing
24/02 GCC · South & Southwest China Office Opening Chengdu
Trainings in January 2011
14/01 Hiring for Success—Behavioral Interviewing Techniques
07-08/01 &
14-15/01
Member for Member - Technical Training: Production Line
Optimization and Management
Members 1,800 RMB
Non-Members 2,000 RMB
Members 1,800 RMB
Non-Members 4,000 RMB
GCC Guangzhou
Shenzhen
Hanyong Hotel
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