Offshore Wind Power – market opportunities and industrial collaboration between China and Norway

News and events // 03/03/2010 //

In the spring of 2010 there will be two important events on the wind power agenda linking China and Norway as potential future partners in developing offshore wind parks. With Norwegian companies’ experience in offshore technology and China’s extensive plans for wind parks in the following years, this link is sure to prove a fruitful one for both countries.

Excess Luggage tours China

News and events // 11/03/2010 //

Excess Luggage is once again back in China. Excess Luggage’s 2010 China tour looks to be among the most extensive ever undertaken by a jazz band in China.

Delegation from the Norwegian Government visits the Norwegian Pavilion at Expo

News and events // 25/02/2010 //

An official delegation representing five different governmental ministries was in Shanghai February 8-11 to inspect the Norwegian Pavilion and discuss the Norwegian contribution on Shanghai Expo 2010. A number of Norwegian Ministers will visit Shanghai and the Norwegian pavilion during the Expo, and the Norwegian Government will organize a variety of events showcasing Norwegian experiences and ...

Huawei selects Opera as China enters 3G era

News and events // 10/02/2010 //

On February 8, Opera Software announced that Huawei, the Chinese leading global telecommunications solutions provider, will preinstall the Norwegian made browser Opera Mobile 10 on a range of mobile handsets.

A perfect winter in Norway

It is possible to swim with the orca whales from October to January in Tysfjord.
Photo: Solvin Zankl/Tysfjord Turistsenter

News and events // 19/02/2010 //

Norway has much to offer tourists in the winter: snow, mountains, fjords and the unique culture of the Sámi people. We invited Audun Pettersen, one of the people most actively involved in Norway’s tourist industry, to tell us about some of the activities he would recommend.

Åsne Seierstad in China

Photo: Leonhardt & Høier Literary Agency A/S

News and events // 12/02/2010 //

Norwegian journalist and author Åsne Seierstad will be at Shanghai International Literary Festival, Bookworm International Literary Festival and more.

Norwegian Business Association Annual General Meeting

News and events // 05/03/2010 //

On March 2 the Norwegian Business Association (NBA) in Shanghai held its Annual General Meeting. Results from the previous year were presented, and most importantly, new board members were elected.

Win a free trip to Norway!

News and events // 01/03/2010 //

The Consulate General in Guangzhou is expanding its Sina and Youku profiles, and to kick off the new version of the blog, the Consulate is holding an essay competition for the blog’s readers in South China.