Invitation: Legal updates on foreigners working in China

Are you a newly arrived foreigner seeking work permit in China? Or you have been here for a while and want to stay permanently? Next Monday night, we are honored to have Luka Lu, the Founder of Capital Associates and Director of NCO China to brief you recent changes in the application of Chinese visa and “green card”. Event details are as below:   Date: May 22, 2017 Time: 7:30 to 9:30pm Venue: The Bookworm, Building 4, Nan Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Cost: RMB120 per head, including a standard drink RSVP: wesley.ng@fcgroup.org (Seats are limited, and will be allocated on first-come-first-serve basis.) Enquiries: +86 1353 025 9447 Wesley Ng   Program highlight –          Introduction to different…

This must be the nicest email I have ever received.

Hi Colin,   I dug back into my emails and I caught this.  It seems that I skipped over it thinking it was one of your creative subject lines for an event!  (you were always fantastic with those).  I’m sorry that I didn’t realize that you were departing…and how soon it was.   I’m not entirely sure what to say 🙂 …..somewhat shocked comes to mind initially!  Of all the people for whom I assumed the “leaving China” moment may never come; it would be…well, you.  I’m sure I’m not the only person saying this!  You’re an institution in the community and frankly an inspiration.  You kept a weekly schedule going with vitality in Beijing for your events which I am certain most…

March 8 – The 6th Annual WOW Awards for Wonderful Outstanding Women in Beijing

“Glass ceilings” should not exist and gender discrimination is not only harmful to a person’s self-confidence but also causes economic losses. Victims of gender discrimination lose motivation and morale necessary to perform their jobs effectively leading to a loss in productivity. This is one of the reasons why back in 2012 we started the Annual WOW Awards for Wonderful Outstanding Women in Beijing. The WOWs are an amazing way to celebrate the success and achievements of some of Beijing’s Wonderful Outstanding Women. This Award Ceremony congratulates them for their achievements during the last year.   The Award ceremony was attended by the WOW Award 2017 Nominees their guests and the general public.          …

Jan 10 – Social Networking Evening

This event is an all industries, all professions networking evening. It is designed to help people make friends and contacts from outside their standard work-based circle of contacts and colleagues. Forget the pressures of work and join us for a social networking event in Beijing that brings together some of the best and friendliest people in Beijing. This relaxing evening is open to people from all industries who wish to Forge new Connections, strengthen old ones and/or wish to meet people from other industries. It is THE only event in Beijing that attracts a magic mix of Expats and English speaking Chinese. Don’t miss this fun laid-back networking evening that unites young and young at…

Jan 6 -Old China Hands Monthly Luncheon

A monthly lunch get together for old China Hands, normally held on the first Friday of the month.   Each person pays for his own food.   This get together is limited to Expatriates who have been in China at least 10 years.   Next Get Together:  Friday 6 January 12:15       Venue: Morel’s Restaurant, Gongti Bei Lu (opposite Workers’ Gymnasium North Gate, Northwest corner of the intersection with Chunxiu Lu) Dongcheng District 东城区, 莫劳龙玺西餐, 工体北路春秀路西北角工人体育馆北门对面 Tel: 6416 8802   If you wish to attend please contact Colin (colin@fcgroup.org)  or Gilbert (bjprc@me.com) so we will know how  many tables to reserve.

Dec 20 – Festive Celebration

It seems that most people have something to celebrate in December. It doesn’t matter if you celebrate Xmas, Chanukah, Bodhi Day, Yule or the Winter Solstice there is something to warm your heart. This being so we are inviting you to a FESTIVE CELEBRATION and because there are so many expensive parties going on around time we take pleasure in announcing that this is a free event. No entrance fee. You only need to pay for your own consumption. So if you like meeting new people and if you enjoy a warm, friendly and relaxing atmosphere to chill after work join us on 20 Dec for an evening that is perfect for the whole spectrum of…