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YEAR OF THE METAL TIGER
Chinese New Year Message
 



Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time of excitement and joy. The Chinese lunar calendar is based on the lunar cycle, and is composed of twelve years, each represented by an animal. It is believed that one's personality is influenced by the animal ruling the year one is born in

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2010 is the Year of the Tiger, the third sign in the Chinese Zodiac cycle and also the sign of bravery. Those who are born in 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, and 1998 are born in the year of the Tiger.

Natural born leaders and risk takers, Tigers are independent, courageous, but often rebellious and intolerant. Straightforward and outgoing by nature, they are also smart and instinctive. The reason people admire Tigers is due to the fact that they are ferocious and domineering on the outside, but they are just as noble and distinguished on the inside.  They are generally well liked because of their charismatic qualities. Tigers are most content when they climb the ladder of success. Being in a position of power and influence is their ultimate goal. They are quick learners with a strong need to be challenged and often prefer to work alone.

2010 holds great promise for those born under this sign, with exciting developments both personally and professionally. Some unexpected wealth opportunities will arise this year and there will be an overall financial improvement, however money-making thoughts and ideas should still be fully explored and investigated. Tigers need to take extra care in planning and thinking all projects through. The Spring months of March to May will bring encouraging and interesting job opportunities, but Tigers will still have to make sure they put themselves forward and get noticed at work.

 



Upcoming Events for the New Lunar Year
We draw your attention to the upcoming Fiducia events in the New Lunar Year which may be of interest.

International Hardware Fair, Cologne, Germany
This biannual event houses five specialised sectors under one roof at Koelnmesse Trade Fair grounds: Tools, Industrial Supply, Locks & Fittings, Fastenings & Fittings and Home Improvement. Kicking off on Sunday 28th February and ending Wednesday 3rd March, the Trade Fair will be held at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany and attended by Fiducia consultants Pinky Kwan and Thaddaeus Mueller. 

Fiducia and King & Wood Workshops, Shanghai, China
After the success of the first combined Fiducia and King & Wood Workshop, we have scheduled more free workshops on these topics:
China Compliance, King & Wood office, Shanghai: 8.30am - 11.00am, Tuesday 2nd March
Due Diligence, King & Wood office, Shanghai: 11.30am - 2.00pm, Tuesday 2nd March
To register your intention to attend, please email: contact@fiducia-china.com
 
Jurgen Kracht Trip to Germany
Fiducia's Managing Director, Jurgen Kracht will be travelling to Germany at the end of March and we would like to give you the opportunity to meet with him to discuss your China business. To arrange a meeting, please email: contact@fiducia-china.com

Joint German Chamber / Fiducia Survey
Fiducia Management Consultants and the German Industry and Commerce (GIC) in China are currently carrying out the second joint survey on future business perspectives in Greater China. Management of German companies with a business interest in China are welcome to participate in the survey from this site http://survey.ahk.cn/. Results will be announced in an official launch in Dusseldorf, Germany on 18 March 2010, followed by announcements in the media and a webinar.

Wishing you all the best for the new year,


Fiducia Management Consultants
15/F OTB Building, 160 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong 
Tel: (+852) 2523 2171
Fax: (+852) 2810 4494