Thursday, Feb 04, 2010

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More on Contemporary China & Chinese - A Talk for those Fascinated about China & Chinese People. February 4 at 6pm at Asia Bookroom Drawing from their own experience living in Beijing for the last 9 years, co-authors of book 'Think Like Chinese' Haihua (Helen) Zhang & Geoff Baker will share with you the following topics * What is happening now in China: new trends and findings - Generation Y and Shanzhai Spirit – the culture of imitation/piracy * Born Connectedness vs Born Equal - Why Chinese think differently * A conversation with the audience Asia Bookroom is very pleased to welcome again Geoff Baker to Asia Bookroom. He spoke here last winter about 'Think Chinese' the book he and his Chinese wife Haihua Zhang wrote together. Unfortunately Haihua wasn't able to join him on that last visit but this time she will be here and will present a Chinese view point. This is sure to be a most informative and fascinating evening for anyone interested in the Chinese people and contemporary China. When: 6pm Thursday February 4, 2010 Where: Asia Bookroom, Lawry Place, Macquarie. ACT 2614 RSVP: Wednesday February 3 books@AsiaBookroom.com or phone 6251 5191 Admission by gold coin donation. All money raised will go towards the excellent work done by NTA East Indonesia Aid About the Speakers Writer, mother, storyteller, business advisor. Zhang Haihua (Helen) was born in mainland China and holds an MBA and a Master of Business in Finance from University of Technology, Sydney, Australia and a BA (English Language and Literature) from Peking University. She lived in Australia for 8 years, working in both management consulting and investment banking before relocating back to Beijing in 2002. Helen articulates in her talk a rich taste of hidden subtleties that could make or break your interactions with Chinese people. She not only reframes concepts and paradigms about philosophies, behaviours and thinking patterns, but also she will delight you with her candour and passion. GEOFF BAKER has extensive corporate and commercial legal expertise. He has practiced law and represented companies as an investment banker in the region for over 28 years, and has worked as a corporate lawyer in Australia, China, Japan and many parts of South East Asia. Geoff has been active in China as a businessman and entrepreneur for the past 15 years. He has worked with many companies from around the world to help them open and operate successfully in China, especially with regard to Chinese government regulations. He assists companies in many ways, including investing in, developing and forming companies to develop China opportunities. Geoff served for some years as CEO for an Australian investment bank that specialised in mergers, acquisitions and fundraising. The bank operated across various industries and specialized in overseas companies operating in Australia and investing in Asia, China and Japan. In 2002 Geoff was asked to establish the Beijing office of an international law firm, which brought him to China as a long term resident. He is a director of a number of international companies (listed and private) and a director of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. He recently become a director of a diversified Australian investment company bridging businesses between China and Australia in the property, travel and mining industries. Geoff was born and raised in Sydney. Sure to be a fascinating night - don't miss it! When: Thursday February 4 at 6pm Where: Asia Bookroom, Lawry Place, Macquarie. ACT Admission by gold coin donation. All money raised will go towards the excellent work done by NTA East Indonesia Aid RSVP: By Wednesday February 3 to 62515191 or Email Us