Canberra | Looking Forward: Australia in the Asian Century – A Discussion with Ken Henry AC

Reserve your seat now to have your voice heard in an exclusive conversation on the most important questions facing contemporary Australian political and economic affairs. On Wednesday May 30, 6:30pm at the Australian National University Law Theatre, ACYPI Canberra is delighted to host Dr Ken Henry AC for a discussion on ‘Australia in the Asian [...]

Beijing | Chinese Corporate Internationalisation: Opportunities and challenges for cracking Western markets

Whether its listing on the NYSE, investing in Australian resources companies or purchasing global car brands like Volvo, Chinese enterprises are increasingly making their presence felt in global markets. Join ACYPI Beijing for its first event in 2012 as we discuss the past, present and possible future of Chinese corporate internationalisation with our two guest [...]

Canberra | Speaking with Intelligence: A Discussion with Allan Gyngell AO, Director-General of the Office of National Assessments

On 19 April 2012, Allan Gyngell, Director-General at the Office of National Assessments, addressed an audience of 77 people from the public service, private firms, and academia on the topic: ‘Speaking With Intelligence: A Conversation with Allan Gyngell.’ Drawing from his expertise in Australian foreign policy and his distinguished career in the Federal public service, [...]

Melbourne | Advising China Inc.: Selling professional services to the world’s largest market

On 21 March 2012, Antony Dapiran, a Partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in Hong Kong, addressed an audience of 130 young professionals from a diverse range of industries on the topic: Advising China Inc.: Selling professional services to the world’s largest market Drawing from his extensive experiences in the legal profession in Australia, [...]

Sydney | Mapping the opportunity landscape in the Asian Century

with Guest Speaker Heather Ridout presented in association with the Australia China Business Council 22 February 2012 6.30pm Australia China Business Council Shanghai Room Level 13 The Gateway 1 Macquarie Place Sydney NSW 2000 Join us for an evening of discussion and Q&A on the future of the Australia-China economic relationship With Heather Ridout, Chief Executive [...]

Melbourne | Chinese Capital Inflows: Where is the money landing in Australia?

The Australia-China Young Professionals Initiative welcomes all young professionals, entrepreneurs and postgraduate students in Melbourne to attend an evening of dialogue and discussion on the current state of private Chinese inbound investment into Australia. We will be engaging with the key issues: – What are the drivers of private Chinese investment in Australia? – How [...]

Beijing | Up Close and Personal: entrepreneurs in China

The final 2011 ACYPI Beijing event, ‘Up close and personal: Entrepreneurs in China’, was held in Beijing on 15 November. No less than 30 budding young professionals braved the cold Beijing evening to gather in D-Lounge to hear two excellent speakers talk about their experiences in setting up businesses in Beijing. Kent Matla, Managing Director [...]

Canberra | Talking with Mandarins: Great minds discuss China’s strategic and economic future

Hear from and converse with some of the leading thinkers on Australia’s relationship with China. Professor Peter Drysdale AM and Professor Hugh White, Head of the Strategic & Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University, reflect upon their own engagement with China and discuss future directions for Australia in the ‘Asian century’. Q+A with [...]

Beijing | Australia-China young professionals address by the newly appointed ambassador to China, Ms Frances Adamson

The Australia-China Young Professionals Initiative Beijing hosted a reception with the newly appointed Ambassador to Beijing, Frances Adamson on 13th September 2011. Hosted at the Exhibition Hall at the Australian Embassy, this event attracted some 30 young professionals, entrepreneurs and postgraduate students from a variety of industries and business sectors with a common interest in [...]

Melbourne | China’s New Media Landscape: Are you connecting with China’s 500 million netizens?

On 5 July 2011, more than 100 young professionals attended an Australia-China Young Professionals Initiative (ACYPI) event at the Chinese Museum in Melbourne’s Chinatown precinct. The event focused on the rise of China’s ‘new media’, which represents a significant meeting point between China’s economic growth, entrepreneurialism and politics. The sector has attracted significant international scrutiny, with [...]

Shanghai | The Australian Resources Boom: A blessing or a curse in disguise?

Date & Time Mon, 20th Jun, 2011 – 19:00 to 00:00 Location The Camel Bar (Yueyang Lu, corner of Dongping Lu) Price 80 RMB (includes one drink and some canapes) Event Details This June, ACYPI Shanghai is co-hosting an event with ACYA, ACAA and AustCham Shanghai to delve into the Australian resources boom.ACYPI events provide [...]

Melbourne | Too many eggs in one basket? Australia-China trade after the mining boom

The Australia-China Young Professionals Initiative (ACYPI) welcomes all young professionals, entrepreneurs and post-graduate students to join us in discussing current issues in Australia-China trade and to meet with peers with a common interest in the bilateral relationship. Niranjan Arasaratnam and Lin Yang from Allens Arthur Robinson will provide their insight and analysis on: • What is Australia’s current trading relationship [...]

Sydney | Finding a Middle Way – Balancing growth and political stability

Venue: 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art 181 Hay Street, Haymarket Description In mid-March, China approved its twelfth five-year plan, flagging the need to move away from exports and build a balanced economy based on consumer demand.  What are the implications of these new directives on China’s social and political development and what does the [...]

Melbourne | 700 Million by 2020: China’s growing middle class and what it will offer Australian business

China’s “consumer class” continues to grow at a rapid rate and this will open up further opportunities for Australian trade and investment in China over the coming decade. Annual growth will result in a Chinese middle class of more than 40% of the Chinese population by 2020, around 700 million people, according to Dr Pradeep [...]

Beijing | Hidden gold: China’s untapped potential in niche industries

When: 5pm – 7:30pm Thursday the 9th of December Topic: “Hidden gold: Chinas untapped potential in niche industries” Where: The offices of Mallesons Stephen Jaques 28/F South Tower, Beijing Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Road Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, People’s Republic of China T +86 10 5927 2166 Attire: Smart Casual Speakers: Tom Luckock – Norton [...]