CONFERENCES & MEETINGS >> IN EUROPE

China-Britain Business Council Forum, London

The topic of this forum is "Asia Rising: Winning Through Strategic Communications and Corporate affairs". It is a full-day executive-level public affairs Asia forum for global practitioners. Issues and topics to be tackled include: dealing with the diversity of Asia Pacific; operating in less transparent markets; overcoming and eradicating corruption and the rise and rise of social media in Asia.

Venue: The Institute of Directors

Date: March 31

Contact: mikehepburn@publicaffairsasia.com

Managing the Security Risks of Doing Business in China, London

This seminar will look at ways of managing the key security risks relevant to doing business in China: bribery and corruption, and cyber security. There will be a range of speakers from across government, as well as from British business people with experience of working in China.

Venue: Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Date: March 30

Contact: tracey.heather@fco.gov.uk

AUCTION >> IN CHINA

Sotheby's 20th Century Chinese Art Spring Sale, Hong Kong

The sale will be offering a selection of 119 lots estimated at HK$117 million (10.6 million euros). It will revolve around two major themes: Chinese abstract art and modern Chinese sculpture. The works featured in the abstract category are rich in cultural history, reflecting the aesthetic ideals and personal conviction of their respective artists. In addition to abstract art, collectors will be provided with an opportunity to acquire outstanding realist works at the sale.

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center

Date: April 4

Contact: sylvie.chen@sothebys.com

CULTURE >> IN CHINA

China International Education Exhibition Tour, Beijing, Dalian, Xi'an, Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhan, Guangzhou

It is the largest education fair in China and since

it started in 1999, has toured more than 20 major Chinese cities. More than 1,300 institutions from

30 countries and regions have participated in the

fair during the past 12 years. During the Beijing

leg, this event will consist of China Study Abroad Forum and seminars.

Date: Till March 27

Contact: etta_ho@reliable.org.cn

Berlanga Film Season, Beijing

Luis Garca Berlanga is considered one of the most influential Spanish directors of film and stage. His films describe with poignant humor Spanish life from the postwar Franco period to the 21st century.

Venue: Beijing Cervantes Institute

Date: Till March 31

Contact: cult4pek@cervantes.org.cn

Photographic exhibition, Beijing

Estonian photographer Alex Gronsky is displaying a collection of his work titled Waters and Mountains at the Kempinski Hotel in Beijing. Provided to China Daily

Estonian photographer Alex Gronsky is displaying a collection of his work titled Waters and Mountains. He traveled across China to capture some marvelous moments.

Venue: Kempinski Hotel

Date: Till March 31

Westminster Boys' Choir, Beijing

Coming from the UK, the Westminster Boys' Choir enjoys great popularity in its country, and has performed on elite occasions. The choir will sing masterpieces of Anthony Caesar and John Gardner.

Venue: Forbidden City Concert Hall

Date: April 5