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 "Forecasting
Demand When Sales Data Are Unavailable" - Monday,
May 15
In today's rapidly changing global marketplace and especially
in China, firms often do not have the luxury of running
test markets to estimate the demand for new products.
Find out how this first-of-a-kind model has been developed
for estimating the demand for new products and choosing
marketing policy when sales data are unavailable. A must-attend
lecture for executives and managers who want to gain an
insight into the most up to date marketing decision-making
theories and models. 6:30pm. RSVP Required. RMB100; walk-ins:
RMB150. Email: emba@rutgers.cn,
010-8526 2528/29 ext. 20.
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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!
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Are You?!
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and restaurants in Beijing. Visit www.yphh.com
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Antique Furniture
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 Each
week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Bricks & Tiles
Tiles or something resembling to what we know as tiles have
been used for over 3 thousand years in fist in Persia and
then in China. Colors adopted for ancient Chinese structures
have symbolic and political significance, and indicated
the positions of the household. Tiles were generally glazed
yellow, green, blue and black...
Various Medium sized Low Square Stone Chinese Tile painted
For more information, please visit our website
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Hotel Deals |
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|  "Buddha
Bar" Weekend Stay at Sofitel Plaza Xiamen
The first ever "Lobby Party" in China
with Buddha Bar's Resident DJ Ravin on Saturday,
20th May. Join Sofitel Plaza Xiamen for this voyage
of enchantment at RMB 758 including 1 night stay
in Superior Room with breakfast & tickets
for 2 persons (subject to 4% government tax).
A sensual experience, not to be missed! For further
information or reservation, please call hotline
at (0592) 511 6977.
 Tips
for relaxation
Crowne Plaza Sanya offers an array of
leisure facilities and services including a gym,
outdoor children's playground and swimming pools-lagoon
pool. Additionally, you can enjoy some recreational
fun with table tennis and beach activities. Tel:
(86-898) 8855 5888*8701-8706; E-mail:reservation@cpsanya.com,
syxcp@ichotelsgroup.com;
Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/home
 Enjoy
More Privileges at Imperial Club of Wangfujing
Grand Hotel
Wangfujing Grand hotel creates an exclusive environment
called "Imperial Club" for both business
and leisure travellers, all guests can enjoy the
enhanced privileges at Imperial Club,including
free use of in-room LCD computer with high-speed
internet access, choice of health pillows for
your stay, complimentary Buffet Breakfas, Express
Check-in, late check out till 16:00 and many more.
For further information or reservation, please
visit www.wangfujinghotel.com,
or email to marketing@wangfujinghotel.com
 A
Swinging Retreat at the Hilton Sanya
Enjoy luxury accommodation of contemporary southern
Chinese style, golf at a prestigious club and
indulge in pure pampering at The Spa Retreat plus
a world of gastronomic delights at the new Hilton
Sanya Resort & Spa, on the magnificent Yalong
Bay. At an attractive package rate of RMB 2998
nett, you'll receive two nights' stay (single/double)
in a Bay Room Scenic View plus daily breakfast
for two persons plus two Yalong Bay Golf Club
green fee coupons or two sessions of aromatherapy
at The Spa Retreat or one of each. For reservations
Worldwide call 800 820 0600 (toll-free in China)
or the resort at 0898 8858 8888 or visit us online
at www.sanya.hilton.com
www.hiltonsanya.cn
 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
 Making
an Appointment on Holiday Inn Beach BBQ, See You
There!
The very nearest the ocean "Beach BBQ"
will open on May 1st! Only need RMB188/pax, you
could taste the really Sichuan & Hainan style
Hot pot. Accompanying with gentle wind, hearing
a sound of ocean wave. It's the best place for
you to enjoy your Dinner! Time: 18:00 pm - 23:00
pm. See you there! Tel: 86-898-8856 5666-7166.
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Executive Package
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center offers
great value of only RMB 1988.00 per night for
Executive Room + Airport Transfer, This special
rate includes: 1 night stay in the Executive Room
| Complimentary stay for your traveling companion
sharing same room | Free 1 way airport transfer,
arrival or departure, to confirm upon booking
with flight details | Free 1 daily buffet breakfast
at Executive Lounge or Seasons Cafe | Free pressing
of one suit on arrival | Late check out until
4:00pm | Welcome fresh fruits & flowers upon
arrival | Free local telephone calls & local
faxes | Free Broadband Internet Access | Free
use of Executive Lounge meeting room for 2 hours
| Happy cocktail hours from 5pm-7pm with varieties
of canapes, cakes & drinks | Free use of both
Pulse Health Club gymnasium and the roof top swimming
pool overlooking the city. Valid until 31st August
2006. Above rates are subject to 15% surcharge
and availability. For reservations: Tel: (8610)
6465 3388 ext 5522 / 5533; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.
 "Summer
Storm" Package at Presidential Plaza
Valid from May 8th till August 31st 2006.
Superior Room: RMB 650.00 net including: Daily
buffet breakfast for 2-persons | Upgrade to Deluxe
Room when guest pays RMB50.00 extra | Complimentary
KTV private room and 50% discounts on beverage
consumption in the Presidential Club | 20% discount
on Food & Beverage in the Garden Cafe, Dynasty
Jade Garden and Manhattan Grill restaurants |
10% discount on Beijing By Night Tour | Welcome
drink coupons for 2-persons | Complimentary use
of the hotel's swimming pool, Fitness Center and
sauna | Complimentary local telephone call | Free
laundry on one suit pressing | Free charge of
Internet Service | Late check out time to 14:00.
* Bookings via www.presidentialplaza.com
get 10% extra discount * Subject to rooms availability*
The restrictions may apply by the Hotel Management.
Website: www.presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588; Fax: (8610) 6800 5888.
 Honeymoon
Indulgence at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Rates start from RMB 6,500 per night. Book Honeymoon
Indulgence package at Pudong Shangri-La to celebrate
the start of your new life together. This package
includes: One night stay in a Premier Suite, One
Yin Yang Couple's Massage for 2 persons, CHI momento
gift, Roses in Suite, Special turn down gift,
One bottle of Champagne. This offer is valid from
1 April - 31 December 2006. For more information,
please contact the hotel on (8621) 6882 8888 or
email at reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com
Upgrade Your Trip at Crowne Plaza Beijing
With its contemporary designed rooms,
the new renovated Crowne Plaza Beijing directly
located on Wangfujing Avenue, offering easy access
to International business centers, vibrant shopping
venues and an array of historical landmarks. Add
only RMB 400 to upgrade to Executive Floor, enjoy
the benefits of complimentary buffet breakfast,
free Broadband Internet access & local calls,
happy cocktail hour, late check out and many others.
For reservation, dial China Toll Free Number 800
830 4088 or e-mail: reservation@crowneplazabj.com
The Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various
restaurants, Bars, international schools, and
supermarkets within walking distance | Spacious
apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm with apartment
features and facilities | 24 hours reception and
security with daily housekeeping service | The
only 'LEED NC SILVER' certificate winner in China
issued by U.S green building council | Flexible
leasing terms from daily to long term. Tel: (0755)
2688 3333; address: No.8 Nanhai Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen; Email: Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com;
Website: www.fraserhospitality.com
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Dining Out |
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| Mother's
Day Brunch at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa
Center, Sunday, May 14, 2006.
Join us this Mother's Day from 11:30am
to 3:00pm for fun and excitement. Indulge your appetite
with all your favorites with our Biggest Jazz Brunch
in town. Complimentary free flowing German Sparkling
Wine for all mothers on "Mother's Day".
The Brunch including soft drinks, fresh fruit juices,
coffee or tea, Rmb235.00 per person + 15% surcharge.
Including German Sparkling Wine, Freshly Brewed
Paulaner Beer, Exclusive Wine Buffet Rmb285.00 per
person + 15% surcharge. For reservations please
call Seasons Cafe (8610) 6465 3388 ext 4105. On
May 14, 2006, Mother's Day candlelight set dinner
available in our La Gondola. For more information
please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5707.
 Experience
A Dining Sensation at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing,
April 15 - October 13
12:00 - 23:00 April, May, June, September and October;
16:30 - 01:00 July and August Only. Outdoor dining
is always a treat. So, make the most of leisurely
lunches and outdoor dinners. Whether it's a midday
meal with a view, a place to watch the day dawdle
to a close or the thrill of the moon casting its
mischievous glow across the table, there's something
delectable about the combination of fresh food and
fresh air. Furthermore, every Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, the band of "Best Friend Duo"
will perform from 17:00 to 18:45 will be there with
you too. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437
6688 Ext. 1275.
 Mother's
Day - Sunday, 14 May 2006
Shower mums with love and affection on this special
day. Atrium Cafe pays tribute to all mums with our
special lunch and dinner buffets. *Mother only pays
50% of the published rates of buffet (* Limit to
a maximum of two per table) Lunch RMB78.00 nett;
Dinner: RMB138 plus 15% service charge. For restaurant
reservations, please call (8610) 6515 8855 ext 2212.
 Crowne
Plaza Beijing F&B Promotion
*Essence Restaurant - Asian Inspired Buffet:
Daily 18:00 - 22:30. Enjoy a sumptuous array of
the freshest seafood, delicious regional dishes,
a fabulous salad, appetizer & dessert display
all complimented with specialties cooked 'live'
by our team of experienced Chefs! RMB 158+15%. *Huang
Yue Chinese Restaurant - Weekend Dim Sum Lunch Special.
Every weekend, RMB 9 per portion for 12 selected
delicious Cantonese Dim Sum, items include Barbecued
Pork Buns, Ginger & Diced Chicken Buns, Crispy
Spring Rolls and many others. *Champagne Bar - 'Watch
the World Go By' & receive 30% discount on selected
beverages: Happy Hours every evening 17:00 - 21:00.
Discount applies to Signature Champagne Cocktail,
House Wines, Pouring Spirits, and Carlsberg Draught
Beer. Booking Tel: (8610) 6513 3388.
Presidential
Plaza Beijing F&B Promotion
*Cheesecake
Lovers Unite - Select from Executive Pastry Chef
Wells Wang's 8 irresistible Cheesecakes. Savour
both traditional & contemporary flavours at
the Garden Cafe, Manhattan Grill & the Lobby
Lounge. RMB58* per portion + 15% surcharge. Tel:
(8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8690 *Dragon Boat Dumplings
- Our Executive Chinese Chef Lin Yi, has created
a delicious array of dragon boat dumplings. Available
in Dynasty Jade Garden and in the Garden Cafe. Tel:
(8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8620 .
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
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Travel Information |
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Zu
Shan - The Ancestor Of Mountains
Zu Shan is a beautiful mountain travel resort that
is located near Beijing. Accredited as a national-level
famous scenic spot and a geological park of China,
Zushan features 113 unique sceneries, including
dense virgin forests, serene valleys, splashing
waterfalls, rippling steams, and steep hills. For
registration, please call your favorite travel agencies
or contact our representative office in Beijing.
TEL (8610) 6558 6367
Beijing
Hong Zhong Fei Ren Aviation Service
We are a first-class air ticket agent approved by
CAAC. All our staff are well-trained with a right
qualification issued by CAAC. We provide you air
ticket booking and delivery service 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.
We also offer you air information and free consulting
services periodically to get you abreast of the
lastest trend of the aviation industry. For details
or reservation with us, please call us at (8610)
5128 8311.
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Education |
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|  The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Specail rate class 42hours/rmb1470, start on 10th
May. 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
 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 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.
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Health & Fitness |
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Good
Times Men's Spa
We are conveniently located at the Xinzhongjie
business area near Dongsishitiao subway. Our elegant
environment, attentive staff and skillful spa
masters will not only make you fully relaxed from
a day's work, but also gain a new experience and
understanding of what a spa should truly be. Special
remmendation: British style hot therapy. Address:
Room 2503, Building 2, Yangguang Dushi, 18 Xinzhongjie.
TEL (8610) 8447 3088
Yida
Beauty And Fitness Salon
By choosing our service, you choose privilege.
Here we provide you quiet and elegant environment
as well as an all-round beauty care. Spend RMB1000,
get RMB500-800 complimentary service. Address:
Room 102, Unit 3, Tower B, Jinqiu Garden, Zhichun
Road, Haidian District. TEL (8610) 8235 6967
Perfect
Dental Clinic
We are a franchised dental care clinic and all
our dental care equipment and products are imported
from abroad. All our doctors and nurses are experts
in dental health and they would like to work to
improve your dental beauty and dental health.
Address: Room 501, Xincheng International Apartment,
6 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang District/ Room 214,
Longevity Building, 16 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang
District. Reservation hotline: (8610) 6597 0707
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Relocations |
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 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
Beijing
Xinxing Home Moving And Freight Service
We are a professional home moving and goods transporting
service provider with more than a decade's experience.
Our goal is to make our clients pleased with our considerate
services. We promise to exempt you from the trouble
of moving around and at the same time help you save
your hard-earn cash with our customized moving plan.
Starting price: RMB150. Service hotline: (8610) 6257
4519
Yi
Lian Da Relocation Company
Are you considering moving to a new place but do not
know who can best help you out? We are right here to
serve your needs. We have a group of dedicated staff
who are experts on furniture dismantling and installing,
packing and moving around. Cardboard boxes of various
sizes are available for rent! Our starting price for
individual client is RMB150 and business client RMB170.
Address: 18 Xizhihe Huagong Road, Chaoyang District.
TEL (8610) 6738 1325
Beijing
Chenyang Relocation Service
Founded in 1996, we have more than ten vehicles of different
sizes to meet your demand. We also boast a group of
qualified staff and computerized management, which will
guarantee a high-speed moving process for you. Our major
lines of business include, home moving, furniture dismantling
and installing and home cleaning etc. Starting price:
RMB150 for downtown area. For more information about
us, please contact (8610) 6492 3181.
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 Property
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|  Gold
Land Special Offers
Special offer of Luxury Apartments, Villas,
Courtyards, Offices for Rent and Second-hand Sale,
best offer and best service for expatriates in Beijing.
Hotline: (8610) 5169 2529/6/7; 1360 123 2836; Email:
lily-chen@gl-broker.com;
Website: www.gl-broker.com
 A
New Two-bedroom Apartment for Rent!
Location: Located east to the Chaoyang Park, 15
minutes to China World. Size: 87.58s.m in total.
Main bedroom is15sq, with a huge balcony facing
south. Small bedroom is 10sq. facing west. Sitting
room is 18.9sq with a small balcony facing west.
Decoration: New apartment with complete decoration
(wood floor). Equipped: with furniture, home electronics
and air-con in each room. 24-hour hot water. Internet
Access: Broad band access available. Health Club:
Nirvana gym downstairs. Rental: RMB3500/month. Interested?
Drop a line to Kristine at krissy_huo@yahoo.com
or call 1384 316 8188. For photos please click
here.
Office
Space (up to 30 square metres) Available for Rent:
Great location in Jianguomenwai Avenue, overlooking
the Embassy area, very reasonable price with modern
facilities included, we are flexible in rental arrangements
and can consider short term leasing or proposal
to split the leased area. If you are interested
please email to sherril@uichina.com
or (8610) 8526 2528 /29 ext. 16 for more information.
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Jobs |
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Native
English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time
experienced native English teachers to be part of
our continually expanding business. We teach at
many big International Companies and top Universities
here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like
to be part of the well-known International Berlitz
Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
Kids Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic, motivated
Instructors for their Saturday kids programs. We
are looking for people who love kids and at the
same time are professional and care about punctuality,
continuity and their students progress. Classes
are small and Berlitz have their own Kids material.
Training in the Berlitz Method will be given. Please
send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
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