Stand-up
Comedy Comes To Beijing Stand-up Comedy Rocks Beijing with ChopSchticks
presented by Continental Airlines and The Comedy Tour!
Jokes-o-rama come back to Beijing once again with ChopSchticks
by The Comedy Tour on Saturday March 11th at 9:30pm (NOTE:
one late show at 9:30pm as opposed to our previous shows
at 7:30pm) at RBL's icehouse in Wangfujing on 53 Xipei
Lou, Dong'anmen Jie (venue tel: 6522 1389). Headlining
stand-up comedian Bob Marley (a white guy from Maine!)
takes the spotlight with opener George Hamm. Tickets are
250RMB at the door and 220RMB in advance up to Mar 9th.
To order call 1370 121 0489 or email Tickets@TheComedyTour.com.
More info on http://www.ChopSchticks.com
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you smart enough?
Search through this week's email newsletter for answers
to the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to
win great prizes.
This week's prize is a voucher for Afanti Restaurant
worth 150RMB!
Where
Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars
and restaurants in Beijing. Visit www.yphh.com
for more info and check back each week to see if you are
pictured here!
If You Are Above, You Have Just Won Voucher for Afanti Restaurant worth 150RMB! If you are pictured above, tell us before noon
on Wednesday this week by clicking
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Send
in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-3@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!".
We'll post the best pics here each week!
Come
home to Maple Place, Beijing Riviera Newly-renovated,elegant refined styling
and situated in an idyllic retreat. Only 15 minutes
from Airport and 30 minutes from CBD.An extensive
range of apartments, townhouses, and villas of
various sizes. Complete facilities including clubhouse,
restaurants, golf driving range, Dulwich College
and children's play ground. Service Apartments
available for daily stay 1- 3 bedroom at RMB 600
- 1200 per day including breakfast. Tel: (8610)
8450 6363 / 6100, Email: sales.mapleplace@bjriviera.com
or Web: www.bjriviera.com
Spring Offer from Holiday Inn Resort Yalong
Bay Sanya
Superior Room for only RMB 588/night and up. Offer
free using Bicycle for 1 hour/ Offer two welcome
young coconuts drink(Minimum stays 2 nights).
Valid Date: From 15 Feb to 29 Apr, 2006. Please
call 86-898 8856 5666-7103 for detail; China Toll
Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368; China Toll
Free Reservation No. For Mobile 400 884 0888;
E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
Satisfy
your Senses... with a Spa Getaway at Sheraton
Sanya Resort! The perfect getaway in a Resort that
has it all... all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort.
Start the day right with a daily buffet breakfast
at our open air Lotus Cafe restaurant; cherish
the essential elements of life and relax in the
Mandara Spa... Rates starting from Deluxe Sea
View Room RMB2100/room/night. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya
and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full
information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com
or click
here or Phone (86) (898) 8855 8236 or Toll-Free
on 800 810 3088 or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.com
Presidential
Plaza Hotel Beijing Executive Package, Valid till
31 December 2006 USD 118 net per day: One night accommodation
in a Executive Superior Room | Complimentary Executive
breakfast in Executive Lounge or Garden Cafe |
Arrival limousine pick up from airport or transfer
to first business appointment per day | 50% discount
on all Food & Beverage outlets | Complimentary
pressing of one suit per day | Free incoming fax
+ internet | One piece of business shirt/blouse
laundry per day | Unlimited local calls made within
Beijing city | Complimentary cocktail daily from
6:00pm - 7:30pm and refreshments 6:30am - 11:00pm
| Complimentary late check-out till 6:00pm (Subject
to room availability) | Express check-in and check-out
service at the Executive Lounge Reception | Daily
Newspaper | Upgrade to Premier Room. Restrictions
may apply. Reservation Hotline: (8610) 6800 1786.
Select
Rate and Weekend Package
This spring enjoy fabulous room rates at Pudong
Shangri-La, Shanghai. Available from 1 February
to 30 April 2006, the value-added rate starts
from RMB1550 only. The rate is subject to 15%
service charge. Select Rate and Weekend Package:
Deluxe River View - From RMB2250 / RMB1550 (weekends);
Executive Room - From RMBB2300 / RMB1750 (weekends).
Weekend package is available on Fridays and Saturdays.
For reservations, simply call (8621) 6882 6888,
fax (8621) 6882 0160 or email: reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com
Award-winning
Jing Presents The Best of East and West Voted by Conde Nast Traveler (US) as '
75 Hottest Tables in The World', Jing recently earned
another accolade from a national media 'Modern Weekly'
as a '2005 Best Restaurant'. Stylish and dynamic,
featuring three open kitchens, Jing is renowned
for its action buffet as well as a la carte offerings.
The culinary team of forty presents over sixty dishes,
representing the best of East and West! Dinner buffet
served daily at RMB248 (Adults), RMB124 (Children).
Plus 15% surcharge. Please call (8610) 6510 6714
for reservations.
Australian Beef Promotion
In Manhattan Grill at Presidential Plaza Join us
in the Manhattan Grill to feast on Chef Helen Lowe's
delectable Menu of Australian Beef. An elegant restaurant
with a casual atmosphere, the Manhattan Grill offers
a mix of dishes from its open-kitchen. Enjoy a quiet
dinner for two or a relaxing evening with colleagues,
away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Seating
capacity 89 persons. Open Time: Breakfast 7 days
a week: 6:30am to 10:30am, Lunch Monday to Friday:
12:00pm to 2:30pm, Dinner 7 days a week: 5:30pm
to 10:00pm. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8895.
Trattoria
La Gondola South Italian Pasta Chef Francesco Aliberti from Salerno, Italy
presents a wide seletion of South Italian Pasta
specializing in March. From Penne in veal minced
sauce with basil to Tubetti in seafood sauce with
white beans, Francesco has created fresh ingredients
with his home made pasta. Enjoy authentic Italian
Cuisine with unexpected twists and lot if Character.
Private Room and Take away available. Open daily:
Lunch 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; Dinner 5:30 pm to 11:00
pm. For reservations please call Ms. Jane Li at
(8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5707.
Gloria
Plaza Hotel Beijing Sampan Restaurant Your idea of romance is dim lights, soft
music, and just the two of you. Sampan is just the
place! Pick from our romantic menus and woo that
special someone. Set Menus: RMB199 and 299 per person.
For restaurant reservations, please call (8610)
6515 8855 ext 2155.
Sixth Sense Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Has Reopened Its Doors With the addition of teppanyaki and a
comfortable lounge we have created a fantastic dining
experience for you and your guests. Ongoing Promotion:
Set Lunch RMB 30-70, Teppanyaki for Two RMB 98-238,
daily Happy Hour 5-8pm buy 1 get 1 free. Add: #4
Jianguomen Nei Dajie, just east of Customs bldg.
Tel: (8610) 6559 6606/6667.
HOT!
Assorted Buffet Special At The Loft Tasty food and reasonable price in a nice
cozy atmosphere with musical entertainment; Order
for above 5 persons get a bottle of complimentary
fine wine. Lunch (11.30-14.00): RMB98 per person;
Afternoon tea (14.00-17.00): RMB 48 per person;
Dinner (18.00-22.00): RMB138 per person. Get RMB20
coupon for every RMB100 consumption during lunch;
Get RMB30 coupon for every RMB150 order for dinner.
TEL (8610) 6501 7501
The
Comforts of Business Class Without the Price Tag
Economy Extra is Scandinavian Airlines' innovative
class that gives you much of the comfort and flexibility
of Business class at a much lower price. Travel
to any of our European destinations from now until
February 28 with the return to China before April
30, 2006, and enjoy the special Economy Extra fare
of RMB11,000 (surcharges may apply). Contact your
travel agent or Scandinavian Airlines to book: SAS
Beijing (8610) 8527 6100, SAS Shanghai: (8621) 5228
5001.
Come
For Fun At Beijing Lotus Flower Mountain Ski Resort
Beijing Lotus Flower Mountain Ski Resort is located
in Shunyi District, which is only 30km from the
capital airport. We have various runs to cater to
ski fans of all levels. Prices: weekday RMB100/2hrs/person,
weekend RMB140/2hrs/person. Door ticket RMB20 (RMB30
for holidays); half price for students and children
below 1.2m. For more info contact (8610) 6148 8111
Nan
Gong Hotspring World
One of the largest indoor water recreation centers
in Beijing, we provide you a full range of services
ranging from leisure, entertainment to health and
fitness. We have international standard swimming
pools and kids' play area, massage pools and water
ski runs to help you and your family fully relax.
RMB58 per person. Door ticket: RMB60/person. TEL
(8610) 8331 6030
Learn
Chinese Language and Culture! Beijing FESCO International Teaching
Center, as the earliest government designated
training organization, has acquired ISO9001 Certification,
and offers customized group or individual Mandarin
classes of different levels. We are an authorized
HSK Testing Center with over 400 qualified teachers,
training you on Business Chinese, offering Seminars
and courses on traditional Chinese cultural subjects:
Taiji, Calligraphy, Fengshui, and etc. Teacher
positions for Native speakers are available! Please
mail to mandarin@fesco.com.cn
The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Promotional Beginner Class (40hours/1000rmb) starts
on 7th March, 2006! We have small group class
3-5 people; Courses for all levels; Flexible schedules;
Experienced teachers; Pleasing environment; Convenient
location; Competitive prices. For more information
please call (8610) 6413 1547 or (8610) 6413 1548,
or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
The British School of Beijing The British School of Beijing offers
the English National Curriculum from the age of
3. IGCSEs are offered in Year 10. It is situated
in the Embassy District of Beijing and yields
very high academic results as supported by last
year's UK SATs results. A broad child centred
education is offered with small class numbers
(15 - 20). A state of the art campus will be opened
in Shunyi in September 2006, offering parents
the choice of two locations. Further information
or visit to the school can be arranged etc. Mailto:
info@britishschool.org.cn
or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.
Enjoy
Three Months Complimentary Membership at Kerry
Sports
Join the Individual Membership at Kerry Sports
before March 31, 2006 and receive 15 months usage
for the normal 12 months price - RMB16,000. Recognized
as the No. 1 sports club in Beijing, Kerry Sports
is committed to offering premium facilities including
a 35 - metre swimming pool, tennis, squash &
basketball counts a comprehensive gym, steam rooms,
sauna and Jacuzzi, all complemented by professional
training services. For more information, please
call 010-6561 8833 ext. 6465.
BODYWORKS
- Are You Ready for Your Body to Change with the
Season? It is in true fashion to care yourself
and your family's health. Being the first fitness
center in Beijing that makes its checking procedures
wholly automated and networked, Bodyworks can
produce you a check report within four hours with
a detailed explanation given by our expert physicians.
We guarantee accuracy and reliability of each
test result with our avant-garde devices, imported
reagent and considerate staff. We also provide
green channel and consulting services for members.
Address: No. 5 Building, Lido Business Square,
Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6430 2008
or click
here for more info.
Professional
Men's Beauty Salon
Our featured service includes Pressure Release
via SPA, facial beauty and brain care etc. By
choosing our RMB99 special package, you'll enjoy
four of below: BIO wrinkle removal, alvine SPA,
whole body lymph poison emission, waist therapy,
hand, foot and hip care, and weight losing etc.
Special price for losing weight costs RMB580/10
times. Address: 0304, No. 3 Building Jiutai200
Garden, Asian Games Village, Chaoyang District.
TEL (8610) 8480 3877
Juvena
Beauty Center
We are the only boutique in Beijing selling cometics
imported from Switzerland. We provide advanced
face plastics instrument and body care that help
you rejuvenate and become more beautiful within
short time. Tailored service always available.
Address: 1B, Tower A, Fulink Building, Chaowai
Avenue, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6588 6821
SK
Hospital
We are conveniently located at the CBD area. Our
hotel-serviced environment will make you feel
at home and highly privileged. We provide you
one-stop service from consulting, reservation,
diagnose and after service track. Major line of
business includes medical plastics, medical beauty,
ophthalmic treatment and dental treatment. Hotline:
(8610) 8596 1677 (Chinese and English); (8610)
8596 1678 (Japanese and Korean)
Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Beijing!
CIM
Continental International Moving Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs
office, CIM Continental International Moving provide
a fully range of moving, storage, record management
and expatriates documentation services. Wherever you
move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel: (8610) 8762
5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com;
Web: www.cimmover.com
Have
A Pleasant Relocation Experience With Us - Beijing Qianxi
Relocation Company
We are a professional relocation service provider with
many different types of trucks and highly devoted staff
to cater your demands of moving around. Besides, we
can help you dismantle and install your furniture, package
your stuff on your behalf to save you from the trouble
of doing so by yourself. Call us any time in a day,
we're ready to serve you. Starting price: RMB150. For
details, call (8610) 6387 2168
Yu
Cheng Home Moving Co., Ltd
We have efficient work team and powerful service network
to provide home moving service to both individual and
companies across Beijing according to their demands.
Starting price RMB160. RMB4 for each additional kilometer
beyond 15km. Service Hotline: (8610) 6281 1289
Job
Opening at the British Embassy Beijing British Embassy Beijing is looking for
a "Personnel Officer". For more details,
please look up at the Embassy web page: www.uk.cn
Job
Openings at Western Academy of Beijing Western Academy of Beijing, an international
school with 1230 students from 50 over nationalities
is now seeking a part-time qualified native French
teacher. For other positions commencing Aug 06 including
Chinese and China Studies teachers, please check
out www.wab.edu
Email applications to application@westernacademy.com
or call HR at +8610 8456 4155 Ext 1062 for more
information.
Office
Space Available for Rent We have several rooms at the 5th floor
of Baishihe building(west of the SOHO city), very
good location, 2 minutes walk to subway. Interest
parties, please call (8610) 6568 2990. Price negotiable.
Language
Exchange Partner Wanted Local Chinese guy is looking for native
English speakers for language exchange. We can hang
out and exchange in English and Chinese. Please
contact Richard at (8610) 8643 9595 or zhou_hua79@yahoo.com.cn,
thank you!
Desktop
PC Wanted At Care for Children, a Children's Charity
working in China, we are looking to replace some
of our older computers in our Beijing office. If
you have unwanted desktop PC's in reasonable condition,
they will be gratefully received and put to good
use. Please contact charlie@careforchildren.com.cn
and look at our website for more information on
the charity: http://www.careforchildren.com.cn
Johnson
Computer Connections
Dealers in computers, peripherals and various digital
equipments. Specialized on-site technical support
using both Chinese & English language. We offer
home service and IT Outsourcing Managed Service
for hardware & software as well as internet
access including wireless LAN, ADSL, VPN, Email,
Kill virus, home theater maintenance etc 7 days
a week. Tel: (8610) 5165 9192, Website: www.johnson.net.cn,
E-mail: johnson@johnson.net.cn
Computer
Network Installation and Security Call CANDIS for free network audits. Are
your network, email and web servers secure from
viruses and hackers? In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong
Kong, CANDIS specializes in systems integration
and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
International
Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative: Professional Services: Audit, Taxation,
Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting:
CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial
advise, Office Administration Management Accounting:
Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management,
Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems
Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process
review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry
Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers &
Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270
Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636
Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Beijing Hengjie Accounting Firm
We are a professional accounting firm approved by
the Ministry of Finance. Our services include auditing
and consulting, capital validation and assessment,
taxation and visa services. We also provide you
solutions on strategy making, investment, financing,
work flow, marketing, insurance and salary. TEL
(8610) 6409 7216/17. Fax: (8610) 6409 7216
Beijing Yafei Business Visa Consulting Service
Centre
We are a specialized VISA-Operation agency certified
by the Chinese Business Bureau. We offer courteous
VISA service to private foreigners and staff of
business organizations. If you are a Human resource
manager, let us help you handle all the jobs related
VISA for foreigners working in your company. Our
Free Courier Services will make you feel more relax
now! Just give us a call, we will pick up all the
document from your doorstep and deliver it back
after done. So if you have any problem with your
VISA or any problem related to your visa: please
call (8610) 6463 0134 for further information
Beijing
Shi Dai Guang Wen Translation Center
We are a Beijing based professional institution
specialized in localization and translation services.
Our clients include Chinese and foreign businesses
and foreign embassies in China. Our devoted team
can do your translation according to your schedule.
English to Chinese translation RMB120-140 per thousand
words, Chinese to English RMB160-180 per thousand
words. Address: Rm 1804, No. 5 Buildig, Jiaochangkoujie,
Xicheng District. TEL (8610) 8206 3550
Charity
In China: What can you do to help? There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great
work. But what can you d