In China

International Manufacturing Engineering Conference, Shanghai

The program will include four technical tracks that focus on the emerging trends, problems, issues and solutions in manufacturing engineering.

Date: April 11-13

Venue: International Convention Center

Website: http://www.aiesd.org/meetings-and-conferences/imec2012

Translational Medicine, Shanghai

The conference offers forums to promote collaboration at different stages of the translational process to ease the way to the commercialization of new technologies.

Date: April 13-15

Venue: Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

Website: http://www.fudanmed-ce.com/transforum/eng/index.html

International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems, Wuhan

Discussions on advances in manufacturing technology, current and projected industry needs, and emerging areas of manufacturing. It encourages the exploration of collaborative research and technology transfer, and promotes professional networking.

Date: April 17-18

Venue: Selected places

Website: http://www.amts2012.org

Asia Office Space Congress, Beijing

Looks at macroeconomic factors governing commercial real estate for the next five years; information on the impact of Chinese policy on key growth areas and sectors; networking with developers, investors and end-users, understanding how real estate strategy is affecting workplace design and vice versa; practical ideas on businesses of tomorrow; and understanding key trends in technical and environmental strategies.

Date: April 19

Venue: Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel

Website: http://www.asiaofficecongress.com

Innovation and Integration in English Language Teaching: Rethinking Praxis in a Connected World, Shantou

Topics include English for academic/specific purposes; content and language integrated learning; computer assisted language learning; multimedia or integrated media instruction; language learning and new media; intercultural communication; English as an international language; English language assessment; materials development; learner and teacher autonomy; second-language writing and reading/teaching English as a third language.

Date: April 20 -22

Venue: Shantou University

Website: http://elc.stu.edu.cn/iielt

Conferences & Meetings

In Europe

China Networking Club, Joint Ventures in China, Gateshead

Josh Wong, partner with DLA Piper UK LLP, will give advice on establishing joint ventures in China.

Date: March 28

Venue: Marriott Hotel

Website: http://www.cbbc.org

Spring China Association Lunch, London

It marks the 40th anniversary of the agreement on exchange of ambassadors between China and Britain. Hugh Davies, chairman of the China Association, and former member of the diplomatic service, will talk about the history of Britain-China diplomatic relations.

Date: March 28

Venue: China-Britain Business Council

Website: http://www.cbbc.org

Entrepreneur of Year 2011: Awards Ceremony & Chinese Dinner, London

The ceremony will highlight companies and individuals who have contributed to the business relationship between China and Britain over the years. There will be a champagne reception and formal dinner, speeches from Chinese and British guests-of-honour and an awards ceremony.

Date: March 28

Venue: Bright Courtyard Club

Website: http://www.cbbc.org

Culture

In China

Dark Tranquillity

The Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg is one of the longest-standing bands from the original Gothenburg metal scene, and one of the most integral pioneers of the melodic death metal genre of music.

Date: March 23 - 24

Venue: Selected cities

Website: http://www.damai.cn

David Copperfield, Beijing

The drama by Paul Stebbings and Phil Smith is a dramatization of the Charles Dickens novel. David Copperfield is one of the longest of all Dickens novels and unique in that it is an entirely personal work rather than a social critique.

Date: March 30-31

Venue: TNT Theater

Website: http://www.theatrebeijing.com

Jose Carreras

Carreras is a Spanish Catalan tenor particularly known for his performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini.

Date: April 1-7

Venue: Selected cities

Website: http://www.damai.cn

Culture

In Europe

Culture & Belief in Ancient China, London

Covering Chinese imperialism, Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism, this talk will look at imperial robes and different types of religious belief as expressed in clothes, portraits, objects and sculptures.

Date: March 26

Venue: Meeting Point, Grand Entrance, V&A Museum

Website: http://www.vam.ac.uk

The Chinese Film Forum UK, Manchester

The Chinese Film Forum UK is a network that exists for the research and promotion of transnational Chinese film.

Date: March 28

Venue: Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Street

Website: http://www.cornerhouse.org

Chen Man, Manchester

The images of this leading fashion photographer in China play with the juxtaposition of old and new, real and imaginary, ordinary and ideal. She frequently uses modern city landscapes and historical buildings in China as the backdrop for her images and mixes it with street culture, animation, sci-fi and pop references. This will be Chen Man's first British solo exhibition.

Date: Till April 7

Venue: Chinese Arts Centre, Market Buildings

Website: http://www.chinese-arts-centre.org

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