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Issue 3.110| September 15, 2003
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Expat
Tips

China is very advanced when it comes to eye surgery and it's also much cheaper than getting the surgery in other countries. For example, if you need to have corrective surgery called LASEK or LASIK surgery, you can have that done in Beijing for 4000-8000RMB for both eyes combined. The place where I went was Beijing Tongren Yiyuan Hospital and they have exceptionally clean premises and very helpful staff and all the signs are in English in their offices. I strongly recommend getting the surgery done in Beijing and not paying such high prices back home. Tongren's information number is 65129911 and most any doctor can assist you, though you need a Chinese speaker to assist you.
Submitted by Nathaniel Powers

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China
News

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Funny Pics
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Na Li?

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Sponsored by YPHH: Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars and restaurants in Beijing. visit www.yphh.com for more info!


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Travel
Information

Get 5,000 Mileage Plus bonus miles on United
Purchase and fly a roundtrip to the U.S. on United between September 15 and December 15, 2003, and you will receive 5,000 Mileage Plus bonus miles that also count toward elite status. You may earn this reward three times before December 15. That’s 15,000 miles in addition to the usual flight miles! To take part in this special 5,000 miles promotion, you must complete a one time registration. Please visit www.united.com/pacificpromo for registration and promotion details. Terms and conditions apply.

Effective as of 15 September, 5 flights weekly Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. Turkish Airlines is actually operating 3 flights weekly, Beijing-Instanbul, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday (23:50-04:30* ); Instanbul-Beijing, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-12:15* ); Shanghai-Instanbul, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday ( 20:30-04:50* ); Instanbul-Shanghai, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-15:25*). * Overnight flights in both directions.
For more information, please visit www.thy.com or www.turkishairlinechina.com or call us TK Beijing: 86-10 64651867, TK Shanghai: 86-10 32220022

Swingaround Island Getaway Sprees from Philippine Airlines
Our Swingaround Tour Packages offer unforgettable holiday sprees in some of the most exciting island destinations in the Philippines. Roundtrip packages from Shanghai include two or three nights in hotel, starting from: RMB 1,930 Manila; RMB 3,108 Cebu; RMB 3,236 Boracay
More details at www.philippineairlines.com, or call (021) 62798765

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Hotel
Deals

Opening Specials at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Starting from 18 September, stay with us and enjoy our opening specials from CNY588++. 478 well-appointed guest rooms feature luxurious furnishing and amenities of international standards. The largest pillar-free hotel ballroom with natural light in town, plus 9 multifunction rooms can accommodate from 10 to 1300 guests in a variety of room configurations. Please click here for details. For reservations, please call our toll free number in China 800 830 2628 or dial 86-10-84992288 or e-mail to rsvn.cppvbj@ichotelsgroup.com

A premier five-star hotel, The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen is an oasis of gracious hospitality, providing a soothing haven to business and leisure travellers. Elegant European ambience, exquisite Chinese and Western cuisine make The Landmark Hotel as Shenzhen's preferred 5-star hotel. Superior room RMB656 net including 1 buffet breakfast and 1 section of massage. Located strategically in the heart of Luohu's business and shopping district along Nanhu Road. Call now for Reservation at (86 755) 8219 0033 or visit our website: www.szlandmark.com

Satisfy your Senses... At Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Wanna get away from the bustling and hustling of cities?
Longing for a much-coveted holiday?
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National Day Getaway to Sofitel Silver Plaza Jinan
Stay at five-star prestigious hotel for as low as RMB492 net
inclusive of breakfasts plus restaurant discount.
Offer valid from 26 Sept. to 12 Oct., 2003.
For information and reservation, please contact 0531-606 8888, or fax at 606 9999.
Email: sofires@public.jn.sd.cn
For more details, please visit our www.accorhotels.com/asia

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing
Best Value Room Package
Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing offers the "Best Value Room Package" with discounted room rates and deluxe amenities valid from September 1 until November 15, 2003.
Starting from only USD78+ for an overnight stay in a Standard Room, guests can enjoy various VIP benefits.
Make your reservations NOW! Please call Reservation Hotline (86-10) 6436 1805 or visit website www.rosedalebj.com

Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang
Finally you can stay in comfort, luxury and style at the first true International Hotel in Shijiazhuang with the opening of the Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang. Only 10 mins from the Railway Station and centrally located opposite the Hebei Cultural Museum and close to restaurants, offices and shops, this is now the best place to stay In Shijiazhuang. Special Great Rates and Best Breaks are available, with the best breakfast in town!
Call now for reservations Toll Free in China 800 830 2628 or call us 86-311-667 8888 or book on our website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hd/sjwch

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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World.
International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at:
www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing)
Tel: ( 86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

 
Health and
Fitness

Fight Influenza
Don't let flu get you down this winter! Flu vaccines are available at Beijing International SOS Clinic. International SOS uses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved vaccine. Appointments Tel: 010 - 6462 9112. Flu & flu shot info: www.internationalsos.cn\flu.htm

Listen to Your Heart!
Summer Preventative Heart Screening
Did you know that most heart conditions are manageable and even preventable if we take the necessary preventative measures - such as having a balanced diet, regular exercise and most importantly, yearly screenings to detect potential problems.
Available only from June to August at this special promotional cost of USD199 (a value of USD315)! The heart screening includes the tests necessary to screen for abnormalities that would detect possible complications.
Don't put off making an appointment today! Call 6433 3960 x 371 or by e-mail at yzhang@bjunited.com.cn to schedule your one-hour screening.
Website: www.beijingunited.com

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Long-Effect Weight Loss Capsule (LEWLC) LEWLC is pure herbal medicine. It invigorates functions of the "kidney" and "spleen" (Qi), which leads to eliminating dampness, phlegm and may result in weight loss. In modern medical scientific research, it reduces intake, synthesis and accumulation of lipids, increase of energy consumption and promotion of decomposition of lipid. It has few side effects. LEWLC has been used over five years with several thousand cases both in China and US. The curative rate was near 85%, the effective rate was near 100%. For more info please contact Dr.Qu at 8610-65386113 or 13001104006. Also online at
http://www.natural-clinic.net or jianjunq@vip.sina.com

 
Property and
Real Estate

Blue Castle -- Your best & only exclusively residential choice in Beijing's CBD
Walking distance to Da Wang Lu subway, Blue Castle is centrally located at west Da Wang Lu, the central area of Beijing CBD. This luxurious residential property is managed by China World Trade Center and provides a wide range of residential apartments from 1 to 4 bedrooms ranging from 61.14 to 319.59 square meters. Please click here to see show rooms and floor plans or click logo for more information.
Hotline for Lease: 010-6583 1905 / 010-6581 1903
Hotline for Sale: 010-6583 6188
Email: zuwu@bluecastle.net.cn (Leasing only)
24 hours cell phone service: 1380 116 4311
Blue Castle sales office: No.3 Xidawanglu, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Looking for Office or Residential Space in Beijing?
Living in Beijing with comfort, Environmentgreen can provide you the perfect residential & office properties with the right area for working and living envn the land. Why not try us? Click here for details. For more information, please contact Ms Patty at 010 - 82636333/ 82647053 or call her mobile phone at 13801381131, or email to pattytian@sina.com http://www.environmentgreen.com

Find Expat Housing in Beijing!
DTZ can help you find the perfect home in Beijing. No matter your budget, we can aid you in finding a home near some of Beijing's cleanest and spacious living areas. To see a listing of some of our suggested properties, click here! And please contact us at: Ms Angela Shew, DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, Phone: (8610)65171275 (Direct line), Fax: (8610)65101368/69. E-mail: angela_shew@dtz.bj.cn

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Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada

Job Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing
*Position: Deputy Systems Administrator - Open only to qualified expatriates
*Job Description
**Responsibilities
- Provide Embassy with front-line support for two Windows NT based networks with 140+ users.
- Train users on Office, Internet Explorer and FCO specific packages.
- Maintain secure, reliable, and smooth running IT networks.
- Issue IT guidance for Embassy staff.
- Report faults and unsolved problems to London.
- Manage varying IT mini-projects.
- Provide leave cover for System Administrators.
**Requirements
- Experience of fault-resolution in a Windows NT network environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
- Experience of networking strategies.
- Good organisational and communications skills.
- Willingness to learn.
- Good verbal and written English
Please note that applicants must have relevant permits/visas to work in Beijing/China. The Embassy does not take responsibility for visa matters.
Starting salary: RMB 12,579.00 per month.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Deadline for receipt of application is 19 September 2003.
Please send CV and covering letter to:
The Personnel Officer
The British Embassy
11 Guanghua Lu
Beijing 100600
Fax: 6532 7989
E-mail: Jobapplications.beijing@fco.gov.uk

ESL or EFL textbook writers wanted
People's Education Press (PEP), the largest K-12 educational publisher in China, seeks experienced ESL or EFL textbook writers or educators to join our textbook development team. Classroom teaching experience required. English native speakers only. This is a full time position in Beijing with competitive payment. Please send your CV to Mr. Ding Lianpu. Email: dinglp@pep.com.cn

TEFL/ESL. Certificated Native English Teachers Wanted [Beijing Institute for New Economy]
Small classes, central location, excellent conditions. For more information please contact with Scarlet at:newecon@public3.bta.net.cn Phone:86-10-84472995,86-13901352213

Due to expansion, Beijing Berlitz is looking for additional enthusiastic teachers to teach English. Your students will be multinational companies in Beijing. Part-time and full-time positions available immediately.
You must be a native English speaker with a university degree. Training in the famous Berlitz method will be provided.
Email:valbates@berlitz.com.cn Tel: 6593-0478

Looking for work? Why not hire yourself. We are looking for qualified franchisees to open their own Subway Sandwich Restaurant. We have several great locations available. Low investment. Fun Business. For more information, call (010) 6477 5261 in Beijing or e-mail at pmc@public.bta.net.cn

44 years old engineer, Master of Science, German seeks challenge in International company. Fluent in English, little Spanish, French, Mandarin. Experience in Sales, Project Management, Business Development, etc. in China. Please contact Harald Schuetz, h.s.schuetz@web.de

American business school graduate with eight years China experience. US citizen, fluent spoken Mandarin, extensive operations background. Available for assignments or long-term post in manufacturing, operations and/or trade. Send a note to: petermurphy@asia.com

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Classifieds

Apartment for rent by owner. 156 Square meters. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, large family room, kitchen with raised panel rosewood cabinets. Kitchen is divided from the dining room with a small bar. Balcony faces east, beautiful view while having breakfast. A nice mix of western and Chinese design. Rent 5000RMB per month. Western landlord. Contact Jim at 135-1106-7880. Photos can be seen in "Apartment for rent" folder at http://photos.yahoo.com/designerworldbeijing

Apartment For Rent: Newly decorated 4-bedroom apartment, 160sqm, fully equipped & furnished. Located in sth of World Trade Center (one bus stop), 2 bathrooms, 24 hrs hot water, elevator, security. aircon, cable TV, parking. RMB6,800/m. Contact Lisa at 13801008476 or lisaqlai@yahoo.ca

Birthday Clown Available!
Mr. magic does parties in Beijing and Shanghai. Music, magic and more! Harry Potter and Bob the Builder theme parties. Prize bags, Magic Class and mini carnivals as well!! Charities welcome. contact Mr. Magic at 13910626059, parsons59@yahoo.com

Looking for Cool Single Men and Women Around China?
Lonely sitting in your flat? Looking for Love? Want to meet great Chinese and foreign singles living in China? Want romance, love, or friendship? Come to BuzzSquare.com to connect! Your free membership allows you to even upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com

 
Services

Beijing D&T Law Firm provides expats with legal services of a full range, including long term personal legal adviser, drafting, reviewing and translation of legal documents, commercial investigation, representation in litigations, etc. Please contact Mr. Zhao Jun at 85862889, 13901086673 or zhaojun@dtlawyers.com.cn

NICS Is Your Beijing Computer Support Partner!
NICS provides Secure E-mail, Website and Server hosting, Structured Cabling, Network Implementation and Support Solutions. NICS is an IT Labour Outsourcing and Project Management firm. For further details call, Shanghai (021) 6213-1709, Beijing (010) 6568-0876 or e-mail support@nics.com.cn or http://www.nics.com.cn

Beijing Car Solution.
Selling a Car? Buying a Car? Providing all car related services for expat. Please join us at: www.car-solution.com for more detail, Email: services@car-solution.com (the simple way to sell your car!)

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

If you are planning to stay in a foreign country for some time and your current medical coverage plan is not adequate or accepted, we can help. Contact J.H. DuGuy & Co. at pacific_relo_bj@yahoo.com or call James at 135-1106-7880 to learn more about various medical coverage and life plans. Ideal for family planning.

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Community
Announcements

Rebuilding Sheng Gu Temple:
If you are in China and want to participate in this program please call Kerry Holahan @ 010-6568-2990. We are looking for volunteers, in-kind services and donations of other kinds. For more information please visit www.shenggu.org

Good business ethics is good for business. But how do you shape the decisions and actions of employees, suppliers and customers in such a busy, changing, challenging, and complex marketplace? It must begin with a commitment and a plan. The Macau Association of Business Ethics is offering a weekend seminar on how to start. September 26 (7-9pm) and 27 (9am-5pm). All are welcome, students are free. Businesses pay RMB 100 for the cost of materials. The seminar includes discussion of how to survey the ethical situation in your company, identify weak areas, and write and implement a plan for improved business practices and better performance. For more information, e-mail: xiaohua@eastnet.com.cn or call 13910993251.

Mad City, a community theatre group, is looking for male and female actors for its new children production. We are also looking for people with experience in costumes / sets / lights. The show will be on in early December. For more information please write to madcity_beijing@yahoo.com

Australian Rules Football - interested? currently looking for anyone (experienced or not, any nationality) keen to get involved in forming a Footy club in Beijing. Planning a game against Shanghai and a combined team from China in a tournament in Hong Kong this year. Email Andrew, sang500@yahoo.com also visit http://www.iafc.com.au

Homeschooling Support Group:
PIE: Parental Involvement in Education: Provides support for families interested in or already homeschooling; Monthly meetings include discussions on various homeschooling methods, materials, US state/international laws and registration, resources, activities... To join or for immediate inquiries, please contact Mikayla: 64716365/13910234932 or pie_group@hotmail.com

The University of Washington Alumni Association, Beijing Chapter. For information, please contact Sucheng Harris-Simpson at sucheng.harris-simpson@corphq.utc.com or Perri Dong at perridong@yahoo.com

If you want to drink, that's your business, if you want to quit, that's our business. Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline:13911389075 or contact the following email address: Beijingfellows@yahoo.com or go to www.aashanghai.com for more information.

Taijiquan Workshop
Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 09:00a.m.for advanced level. Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com or 13001039563

Beijing Linux User Group
For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome! Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org for more information about our monthly meetings.

River of Grace Church
"The River" is an English speaking international church open only for foreign passport holders. Sundays 10:00 a.m. Location: Yong An Hotel, south Annex Building #4, 2nd Floor. Turn east from the Third Ring East Road by the wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, to the first lights, seeing the Yong An Hotel on your right. For info, call: Don 13911257602

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU, SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214 or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.

Chinese Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone. All events have English narration/translation. More info: 8462-2081

International Friendship Football Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone (from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees for one year season. For more information please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106. Thank you. Please call me if you are unclear.
Robert Gonnella, Tel.: 6234 7106

Summer football!
Get out in the fresh air and stay fit in the summer with ClubFootball's
summer football activities! 5,7 and 11-a-side football for men, women and children. From informal get-togethers to competitive matches. Everyone welcome. Mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 6417 0495 for details.See www.clubfootball.com.cn for more info and photos.

Women's football
The ClubFootball Ladies football group is looking for new players! We play (just for fun!) every weekend - new players of all abilities are always welcome to come along. Please mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 6417 0495 for details. See www.clubfootball.com.cn for photos of matches involving the ClubFootball Ladies.

Beijing Huiling is a non-profit, non-government organization serving mentally disables teens and adults in community basis. Aim for improve their independence and living skills, we provide daytime activities, residential services, outreach programs, etc. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. For more info. please contact Suzy Li at: 8404 3691 or email to huilinga@163bj.com.

The Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization. the association is open to everybody, as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.

Do You Like to Sing?
The International Festival Chorus is seeking experienced choral singers of all nationalities to take part in its fall programme, including China's choral masterwork the "Yellow River Cantata" and annual "Messiah" with guest conductor Anne Randine Overby. Auditions will be held in June & July. For more information or to book an audition slot, please contact Gillian Cull at beijingifc@aol.com

From the beginning of September, ClubFootball will once again be inviting children in Beijing to its programme of highly popular junior soccer-training courses at the ISB Soccer Academy. Following on from the successful Spring 2003 courses, the Autumn programme has been expanded to cater for children from the ages of 6 to17. All course are to be held on grass pitches at the ISB and are open to all students. For further information please go to: http://www.wanguoqunxing.com/coaching_0002.php.

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

Aviation Expo / China 2003 (10th expo) - September 17 -20
Beijing International Green Building Materials Exhibition - September 18 - 21
China International Exhibition Center 84600000

Left Hand, Right Hand
798 Space 64384862, September 19 - 30

Abstract works by Shirley Wu
Creation Gallery 85617570, September 20 - 28

Mongolian Ornaments & weapons
China Millennium Monuments Art Museum 68513322, Sep 10 - Nov 10

Glass Creations: Light My Golden Fire
Golden Fire Light Glass Art Gallery 65817356, September 13 - 20

Real Experiences
Xray Art Center 85766680-3001, September 14 - October 12

Scenery Prime
Soka Art Center 64065477, September 6 - 20

Long March Space: Folk Power
25000 Li Cultural Center 64387107, September 16 - October 6

Ink Landscapes by Jin Zhenghao
Central Academy of Fine Arts Gallery 65277991, September 18 - 22

Joint Oil Painting by Wang Yuping and Shen Ling
Red Gate Gallery 65251005, September 13 - 30

DNA Photography Exhibition
Nanxin Warehouse 13671295154, September 14 - October 14

Summer Group Show
CourtYard Gallery 6526 8882, until September 17

Brush Paintings from Lao Jia
Laojia Art Museum 81706445, September 16 - 30

 
Dining
Out

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: 6800 5588 Fax: 6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
Garden Cafe - "Game Specialties"
Hunter's time is arriving! Indulge in specialties of Game with its distinct flavor and unbelievable mouth-watering zest, enjoyed by connoisseurs around the world.
Lobby Lounge - Cheese Cakes from around the world. Why not wash these down with September choice of wines by the glass
Dynasty Jade Garden - "World Sea's Seafood Promotion"
Indulge into the creations of Pan Xian Wen our Chinese executive chef who selected the best the Sea has to provide.South African Abalone, Scallops from Canada are all part of the mouthwatering specialties on his menu.

Special Daily Lunch @ rmb130net
In your busy weekday, come to the French Bistro Restaurant of The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing to enjoy the Special Daily Lunch. Easy, quick and delicious. Chefs prepare different menu everyday and pamper you with real French cuisine. From the daily special soup such as "Oxtail Consomme" to daily special main course such as "Roasted Rib Eye of Beef" to daily special dessert, until a sip of coffee. Only RMB130 net per person. For reservations, please call 010-65905566 ext.2119.

Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
The Golden Week Hottest Price at Lido for only RMB288* per night in a Superior Room from September 27 - October 7, 2003!
You can enjoy 50% discount at the Lido Cosmic Bowling Centre; 20% discount on all restaurants and bars managed by the hotel (except Delicatessen, special promotions & discount card), and more benefits you can enjoy!
* Subject to a 15% service charge.
For reservations, please call the toll free number for China 800 830 6368 or (86-10) 6437 6688 Ext. 501 Fax: (86-10) 6437 8816 and E-mail: reservations@hilb.net.cn

Get Your Caffeine Fix at Paradiso Coffee
Named after the Oscar-award winning movie "Cinema Paradiso". This is a perfect place to meet friends and colleagues for a quiet cup of coffee or a nice glass of wine. Patrons are encouraged to cozy up with magazines or books while listening to an international smattering of music. Our large front windows provide a gaze over the Xiba river while wireless internet connections allow you to surf the web. An assortment of coffee and alcohol drinks ranging from 12 - 30 RMB along with our fresh pastry and Italy spaghetti. Please check out our website www.paradisocoffee.com for coming events, catering information, and promotional programs. Daily hours: 7:00am - Midnight. Address: Jintai Building, frist floor, 1 Xibahe Nanlu, Chaoyang District. Tel: 010-6440-2272

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Hilton Beijing is presenting the "6th Food and Wine Experience" on September 17-20 with a series of interesting events including wine tasting, chefs from "Le Cordon Bleu" French cooking school, creative off-site dinners and more:For reservations or more information on this year's event, please contact
Tel: (010) 6466 2288 ext 7370 Fax: (010) 6465 3052 E-mail: fb_beijing@hilton.com

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Theatre & Performaces

International Festival Chorus Perform China's Choral Masterpiece
"Yellow River Cantata"
Forbidden City Concert Hall Tel: 6559-8285, mailto: beijingifc@aol.com
Saturday September 20, 7:30p.m.
Tickets 30, 60, 120, 160, 220, 280, 380
Concert includes Mao Dongli playing Shostakovich's 2nd Piano Concerto.

Ancient Chinese Folk Art: Shadow Play
Beijing North Theatre 64075959, September 19 - 21

Movie: Johnny English
September 19 - 24
Capital Cinema 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema 64042159

 
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Weekly
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Monday, September 15, 2003
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Chinese Acrobatics Performance
Wansheng Theatre 63037449, 7:00 PM

Steak Night
Big Easy 65086776, 9 PM

Tuesday, September 16, 2003
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Salsa Lessons
Latinos 65079898, 7:30 PM

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of Rotary Clubs are a cross-section of local business and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocation and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at 8610 6581 3668 or email at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional), Ms. Regula Hwang Ma.

Wednesday, September 17, 2003
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YPHH Happy Hour at Central, 6:30pm
There is a new club in town and it is called Central! This is the hosting venue for the YPHH Happy Hour of September, one week earlier than you are used to, on Wednesday, September 17, kicking off at 6:30pm. More info on www.yphh.com

Spanish Movie: The Second Chance
Cultural Section of the Mexican Embassy 65322244, 7:30 PM

Thursday, September 18, 2003
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Rocking Party
The Den 65926290, 5 PM

Tibetan Documentary: The Elders
Space for Imagination 62791280, 7 PM

Chinese Comedy Night
Tiaoqiao Theater 83156300, 7:30 PM

Italian Movie: Tea with Mussolini
Pseudo auto-biographical tale from the early life of director Franco Ziffirelli, the film looks at the life of a bastard son of an Italian businessman, whose mother has died and is raised by an Englishwoman in pre-WWII Mussolini Italy.….Italian with English subtitles
Italian Embassy - Cultural Office
italcult@public.bta.net.cn; www.italcultbeijing.org

Friday, September 19, 2003
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Happy Hour - buy one get one free
PJ P'Relly's 65594238, 9 PM

Swinging with DJ Yoshioka Eiji
Vibes 64378082, 9 PM

African Party
Club Deep 65046967, 10 PM

Jazz Band Perfromance
San Wei Bookstore 66013204, 8:30 PM

Vienna Boys' Choir
Poly Theater 65001188 - 5126, 7:30 PM

Folk Songs from Tang to Qing Dynasty
Century Theatre 64664805, 7:30 PM

Italian Formula One Races
Franck's Place 65072617

Movie: I Love Beijing< Xia(4) Ri(4) Nuan(3) Yang(2) Yang(2) >
In Chinese with English Subtitles
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

DJ S-press brings you Hip hop, R & B and Ragga
Club Deep 65046967, 9 PM

Saturday , September 20, 2003
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Great Wall Party with DJs from Australia, Hongkong and China Mainland. Buses leave at 5PM SHARP, Saturday 20th September from: NEO LOUNGE
More info: www.elektrobeat.com, 133 111 20235 / 1300 1135 089

Punk Night: Brain Failure, Reflector, Tookoo and Hang on the Box
Get Lucky 64299109, 9 PM

Ballet: Swans lake
Tiaoqiao Theater 83156300, September, 7:30 PM

Afro-Caribbean Beat Night
Vibes 64378082, September, 7:30 PM

Opera: Magic Flute
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, 7:30 PM

Tour /lecture:White Cloud Temple and Religious Taoism
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

The Emperor And The Assasin < Jing(1) Ke(1) Ci(4) Qin(2) Wang(2) >
In Chinese with English Subtitles
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Brazil Dance and Songs
Ethnic Cultural Palace Theatre 66052404, 7 PM

Sunday , September 21, 2003
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Chinese Movie: Zhou Yu's Train
B2M Bar 64261091, 8 PM

Ancient Chinese Folk Art: Shadow Play
Beijing North Theatre 64075959, 7 PM

 
Upcoming
Events

Melodrama: Romeo and Juliet
Century Theatre 64664805, September 26 - 28

Mexico Dance
Tianqiao Theater 83156300, August 25 -26

Opera: AIDA
Worker's Stadium 65016655, September 27

 
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