CG Shanghai Newsletter November 2011

Dear all,

It is already mid-November and the merry month of December is knocking on our door. As you make plans to enjoy cold evenings inside with friends and family, there is also much to do out and about in the city. This year the Nordic Documentary Film Festival, NORDOX, will make its first appearance in Shanghai, featuring a wide range of full length documentaries from all Nordic countries. The film festival will even be accompanied by a Nordic photo exhibition at M50.

In November, the Third Annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner was co hosted by the Norwegian Consulate General and the Norwegian Business Association (NBA) in Shanghai. The distinguished guests of the evening were treated to an extensive buffet of all Norwegian seafood. Even live king crabs had found their way from the cold waters of Norway to the sizzling pans of renowned Norwegian Chef, Øystein Næsheim. To view the highlights of this magnificent evening, please have a look at the article below.

On the business end of things, a new study exploring the commercial and strategic opportunities in China’s LNG sector reveals that Norwegian companies are well positioned to support Chinese companies in the rapidly developing LNG industry. The full study, which is a co-investment by the Norwegian Embassy and Consulates General in China, as well as Innovation Norway China and DNV, will be presented at a seminar taking place in Shanghai on the 28th of November.

Please also note that new requirements for supporting documents for short-stay visas to Norway/Schengen will be implemented by the Norwegian Foreign Missions in china starting from 1st of December 2011.

We would like to wish you all an eventful November!

NORDOX 2011 in Shanghai
	For the 6th time, the Nordic Documentary Film Festival, NORDOX is held in China. This year, they are expanding to Shanghai and Guangzhou in addition to Beijing.Read more >

Nordic Photo Exhibition in Shanghai
	In 2011, the NORDOX film festival in Shanghai will be joined by a photo exhibition presenting recent works from 7 Nordic artists. The artists and images selected for the exhibition give a taste of the vitality of contemporary photography in the Nordic countries through the work of young photographers.Read more >

Great potential for cooperation between Norway and China in the LNG sector
	Norwegian companies are well positioned to support Chinese companies in the rapidly developing LNG industry, including regasification and maritime technologies. This is one of the findings of a study exploring the opportunities for cooperation between Norway and China in the LNG sector. The report will be presented at a seminar in Shanghai November 28, 2011.Read more >

The Third Annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner in Shanghai
	Excellent seafood delivered alive from Norway was one of the highlights as the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai and Norwegian Business Association (NBA) co hosted the Third Annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner. Read more >

“The Guitar Man” in Chinese captures Shanghai
	This weekend, the theatre enthusiasts of Shanghai have once again been treated to a Chinese production of the Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse.Read more >

Trail of Tears across China
	Norwegian black metal takes to China as Trail of Tears is set to tour the country in November and December.Read more >

“Environship” – from idea to reality
	On the 18th of October, Norwegian ro-ro operator, Nor Lines, signed a contract ordering two liquefied natural gas-powered (LNG) vessels to be built by China’s Tsuji Heavy Industries. Read more >

Førjulsaktiviteter i Kina
	Fleire stader i Kina blir det arrangert ulike aktiviteter dei næraste vekene. Alt frå førjulsfest, julebord til juleverkstad og gudstenester står på programmet. Les meir for å sjå kvar og når det skjer.Read more >