The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• China Celebrates Birth Of First Baby From Frozen Egg
• Olympic Venues Open To Global Bids
• Looming Grad Numbers Strain Job Market
• Beijing Health Authority Controls Baby Gender Checks
• Shenzhou VI To Be Launched In Fall 2005
• Traffic Issue Causes Concern In Beijing
• China, Canada Launch Social Service Project For Rural Women

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Where Are You?!
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Fly faster, more choices!
United offers 21 weekly flights from China to the United States with the most convenient service. You can fly faster and have more choices with our daily non-stop Beijing to San Francisco (effective June 12, 2004) and Chicago, and Shanghai to San Francisco. It's time to fly. Roundtrip from Beijing to Tokyo: from RMB5170; San Francisco / Los Angeles / Seattle: from RMB6990; New York: from RMB8920; Other Eastern cities in the U.S.: from RMB8920. Seats are limited and restrictions apply. Prices do not include taxes and valid from May 4 - June 30, 2004. For reservations and information contact your travel agent or call United Airlines. Beijing: (010) 6463-1111; Shanghai: (021) 3311-4567; Toll-free China: 800-810-8282; E-mail: flyua@united.com; Website: www.cn.united.com

Swing Around Shanghai to Las Vegas on Philippine Airlines
Spend a few days in "The Entertainment Capital of the World" with its glittering neon, exciting live shows and thrilling casinos. Packages starting from CNY6,810 including airfare and hotel. For more details visit http://www.philippineairlines.com, or contact our Shanghai office, TEL (021)62798765 FAX (021)62798762

China Merchants Travel Service
Bejing - West Coast Round Trip: RMB4300; Beijing - East Coast/Europe Round Trip: RMB5200; Beijing - Hongkong Round Trip: RMB2500; Beijing - Tokyo Round Trip: RMB2300. TEL: (8610) 86242002 /86713792 /86713793; cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn

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Holiday Inn Golf Retreat
RMB2100 net for 2 nights, valid till Sept 29th, 04. Inclusions: 2-night accommodation in Superior Scenic View Room; Daily breakfast buffet at the Cafe; 1 round of golf at Yalong Bay Golf Club; Roundtrip transfer between golf course and hotel (arranged by golf club); Limousine service from and to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. * The package includes 18-hole green fee/caddy fee/cart fee/light-course fee/insurance * Prices are based on single occupancy. Extra person is surcharged at RMB800 per stay * Superior Ocean View Rooms and Deluxe Ocean View Rooms are available at additional charge * Advance reservation is required. Please contact 0898-88565666 or Toll-free No. 800 830 6368 for reservation.

Summer Promotion at Presidential Plaza
Only RMB 850, valid until the end of August, for standard room at Presidential Plaza State Guest Hotel. The above price includes one American buffet breakfast, free use of health club, swimming pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi, etc. Late check out until 14:00pm. Additional breakfast at special price RMB 100. Booking tel: (8610) 6800 5588.

Take a Well Earned Break at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Admit it - you're dreaming of it now! The perfect getaway in a Resort that has it all... you can RELAX - it's all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Imagine three nights of opulence in oversized accommodations, beginning each day with none other than a divine buffet breakfast where everything you can imagine is on offer, and more. Plus for something a little different, a jet ski ride for the young at heart in all of us! All of this will start and finish with luxurious transfers in a limousine of course! Upon reservation, please ask for Rate Plan: BREAK. For Reservations: Phone (86898) 8855 8236 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088 Or Email: sanya.sheraton@sheraton.com Visit us at: www.sheraton.com/sanya For Full Package details please click here

Best Value Room Package
Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing offers the "Best Value Room Package" with discounted room rates and deluxe amenities valid from March 16 to August 31, 2004. Starting from only USD75+15%svc for an overnight stay in a Standard Room, guests can enjoy various VIP benefits. Make your reservations NOW! Please call Reservation Hotline (8610) 6436 1805 or 6436 2288 ext. 2800, or visit website www.rosedalebj.com

Executive Spring Package
Valid from March 1-May 31, 2004. RMB799 net. Inclusions: One night accommodation in an Executive Superior Room | Complimentary Executive Breakfast in Cathay Lounge | Free cup of coffee/Tea/Soft Drinks from 10:30-23:00 | Free use of Internet Service in Room | Free use of swimming pool and GYM | Pre-registration | Complimentary Fruit Plate | Guaranteed Reservation (48 hours) | Free Pressing (One piece of Suit per room) | Daily Newspaper (Chinese or English) | No Service Charge for Incoming Fax | Extend Check-out time till 4:00pm (Subject to availability). For reservations, please contact (86 755) 8219 0033 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn

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The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing offers the English National curriculum as produced by the British Government; focusing on high academic standards and level of English. All our teachers are British qualified, and academic resources meet UK standards. We provide separate ESL units for students with lower levels of English for core subjects, and limit the number of non-native speakers. Class sizes average 15-20 students. Contact info@britishschool.org.cn or (8610) 8532-3088 for more details.

Rutgers International Executive MBA Program
Discover WHY your best senior management career development opportunity is the Rutgers EMBA. 14-month Program Starts in September 2004. All Professors, Classes and Course Materials Same as in Rutgers U.S. EMBA Programs. Next Beijing Info Sessions: May 17th & June 12th. To learn more about joining Rutgers' 11th intake in China, call 010-8526-2528 or visit www.rutgers.cn

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)

Beijing Hua Yi Classical Furniture
Beijing Hua Yi Classical Furniture company Ltd is the largest Chinese classical furniture producing and retailoring enterprise in north of China. The company has the capability of production of 15,000 of restore and 15,000 of reproduction per annum. Hua Yi also has its own show room of 16,000 sqm at Beijing International Airport area with over 30,000 pieces of Ming and Qing Dynasties restore and reproductions which will definitely meet your needs. For more information & photos, please click here. Hua Yi company address: No 89, Xiao Dian, Dong Wei Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China.100018; Tel: 86 10 84333220; Fax: 86 10 84333226; Website: www.cyjj.com ; E-mail: info@cyjj.com

The St. Regis Spa & Club
A Special Promotion from May 15th to June 15th, A world of rest and relaxation awaits you at The St. Regis Spa & Club. Indulge yourself at our heavenly sanctuary featuring 8 Jacuzzi pools with Natural Hot Spring water drilled from 1,400m deep. The state-of-the-art fitness center and a beautiful glass wall 25 meter swimming pool will send you on the path to revitalization. For more information, please click here.

Space-Montage Water Diving Club
Space-Montage Water Diving Club
Spring Fitness Promotion (till May 30, 2004). RMB 6999 - Annual Double Membership; RMB 5999 - Double Fitness Non-busy Membership. A variety of combined products such as fitness and diving group membership and family membership are also provided. For details, please click here or call (8610) 6221 2123 / 6222 7677. Email: smdivingclub@sohu.com

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National UNV Communications Officer Wanted
UN Volunteers is currently accepting applications for one National UNV Communications Officer to work with the Winrock NGO Capacity Building Programme in Beijing. This is open to Chinese nationals only. For more information on this opportunity, please refer to our webpage at http://www.unchina.org/undp/unv

A Chinese girl(29yrs) who is fluent in English/Norwegian with strong computer skills and experience as secretary is looking for job opportunity. Back from Norway after 5yrs study & work. Contact Sharon: 13691351304, 63105821, sharonliu68@hotmail.com

21-year-old Xi'an Jiaotong University undergraduate who will complete his bachelor study in Finance in July 2004, proficient in English and most skillful at computer, is seeking for a work opportunity in the related field. Contact 13609162138 or saturdays@tom.com

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A Soul, Pop/R&B Professional singer looking for a band.
She is a professional and has released an album before, just moved to Beijing and looking for Serious Musicians who take music as part of their lives to a form a band. Only musician interested and serious should contact. Call 13661176299/13611173611

Nice Apartment For Rent!!
A nice 109sqm apartment in Concordia Plaza which is in the Kempinski area of Beijing, close to the new Embassy area now is available for rent from July. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 24 hours hot water, elevator, HBO channel, central aircon, nice balcony(2sqm) for barbecues, and great security. USD1500/month. Please contact Ms. Liu at 13901182547.

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YPHH Happy Networking
Since January 2001 YPHH has been organizing "Happy Networking"-events for people working and living in Beijing & Shanghai. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month the YPHH Happy Hour. Other events include YPHH Wine Tasting at Centro, YPHH Belgian Beer Tasting at Hidden Tree and much more. Info and subscribes via http://www.yphh.com

YPHH Happy Hour at Club Football, Wed. May 19, 6:30pm, free
The YPHH Happy Hour of May will be hosted by Club Football. Free beers for the first people through the door. Other cheap drinks and food available. Name card Lucky Draw with Evolution Fitness and Links Relocations. More info via www.yphh.com

BICF Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders. People from 60+ countries come together each Sunday morning at 9 and 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org or call us at (8610) 8454 3468.

Bach's ST Matthew Passion
Described as the "best Chorus to come out of China in years" the International Festival Chorus (IFC) will perform J.S.Bach's sublime work. Joined by international soloists including Edward Hands (tenor) the IFC promise a dynamic performance of this German masterpiece. For more information please call box office (010) 6559 8285 or check out www.beijingifc.org

The International Newcomers' Network (INN) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental, non-denominational organization set up in 1994. The goal of INN is to reach out to newcomers of all nationalities to provide an opportunity to meet new friends and learn more about living in Beijing. INN meets on the last Monday of each month (except December) at Capital Mansions Athletic Club, 6 Xin Yuan Road, 3rd Floor Function Room from 10.00am - 12 noon. 30 RMB Entrance includes coffee/pastries. Topics change monthly. E-mail: INNBeijing@hotmail.com

Alcoholics Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business. If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information check out our website: aabeijing.com or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com

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 for foreign passport holders. Sundays 10:00 a.m., Yong An Hotel. -Experience worship with abandonment -The Word taught with relevance and personal Prayer Ministry times -At The River, His presence changes lives! 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

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.

Football For All!
Players of all ages and abilities are invited to join ClubFootball's 5, 7 and 11-a-side football for men and women in Beijing. Indoor, outdoor, midweek and weekend games available. Social players welcome. Junior coaching courses taught by English FA-qualified coaches also available. Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 010-64170495 for more information.

The Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary, non-profit organization made up of members from the Commonwealth countries. Members meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees are RMB100 per annum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@hotmail.com

Dashanzi Art Festival (Till May 23)
Dashanzi Art District Tel: 010-64311203

Beyond Recall and Desire (May 15-Jun 3)
By a Romanian artist, featuring Desire and Nonsense, a Franco-Chinese theatre performance by Three Oranges Productions. Daily 10am-8pm.
Imagine Gallery Tel: 13910917965

Zhong Ruqian's New Paintings (Till May 23)
Creation Gallery Tel: 010-85617570

Art On East Asia (May 15-31)
Works from contemporary Chinese and Japanese artists.
Beijing Tokyo Art Projects Tel: 010-84573245

Contemporary Irish Art Show (Till May 22)
Millennium Monument Art Museum Tel: 010-68573281

Wang Qingsong's "Romantique" Show (April 18-July 1)
The CourtYard Gallery Tel: 010-65268882

The 6th China Franchise Convention & Exhibition (May 20-22)
China World Exhibition Hall Tel: 65056506

The 7th Beijing International High-tech Industry Exposition (May 22-26)
China International Exhibtion Center Tel: 010-84600181

The Seventh Beijing High-tech Job Fair (May 22-23)
China International Exhibtion Center Tel: 010-84600181

Justine's Patisseries - "A Month of Special Offers"
To mark the launch of our new Patisserie Shop, Executive Pastry Chef Cord and his team will offer special reductions throughout the month of May. For all single purchases made to the value above RMB100.00 each patron will receive a 15% discount pricing. In our constant strive to provide our clientele with the finest quality products, our newly appointed Executive Pastry Chef Cord will showcase an exquisite range of traditional European cakes, patisseries, bread selections, home-made chocolates and many other delectable assorted foods to feature at the Jianguo's latest addition of a contemporary Gourmet Patisseries. For orders or inquiries, please contact us at (8610) 6500 2233 ext. 8085 or visit our homepage www.hoteljianguo.com

Four Seasons Restaurant
The restaurant brings you in May "Asean Flavor Buffet" at RMB98+15% (no service charge for Saturday & Sunday), including Juice, Local Beer, Local Spirit, Coffee and Tea. During May Day Holidays (May 1 - 7), patrons enjoy "Buy One and Get One Free" for any order of the buffet. Don't miss out on our super offer. Venue: Four Seasons Restaurant (Lobby Level), Capital Hotel. For reservations, please call (8610) 6512 9988 - 3557.

New Chef On Board – Chef Kanauchi
Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing is delighted to welcome Chef Kanauchi who has more than 23 years of culinary experience in renowned hotels and restaurants in Asia. With his extensive culinary experience and strong interests in cultures and living life to its fullest, Chef Kanauchi is sure to bring his newly created fusion dishes to Nishimura. Amongst the "Must Try" are his signature dishes which include Oyster Tofu with Prawn, Steamed Fresh Sole with Sea Urchin Sauce, Baby Lobster with Special Jelly Sauce. For inquiries or revervations, please call (8610) 6841 2211 ext 2719.

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Thai cuisine at Garden Cafe - From the pungent of fresh limes and lemongrass to the creamy spicy coconut curries and the pleasurable sweetness of palm sugar try the Garden cafe and get hooked on Thai. With the distinctive harmony of its tastes this light cuisine combines its spicy hot, salty and sour flavors with passionate aromas to delight you. Booking tel: (8610) 68005588 - 8690. Chilled Wine - Enjoy the wines of the world in the Lobby Lounge and Manhattan Grill. Choose from an array of great chilled wines. All available by glass. booking tel: (8610) 68005588 - 8428/8695.

Sixth Sense Japanese Food Restaurant Co Ltd.
At Sixth Sense, you can treat yourself with any of the hundreds of classic Japanese dishes, elaboratedly prepared by our Japanese chef; or you can appreciate the intimate and alluring decor which mixes modern and natural themes; then again why not experience the court-like atmosphere of eating in a traditional Beijing courtyard, all with a modern twist! That's not all - we also offer a European and Arabian-themed bar! Sixth Sense is truly a good place to go at anytime. Mr Xu and Mrs Amy celebrated founders of world famoused Suzie Wong bar whose unique notion of business and remarkable serving consciousness gained accordant recognition of people from all over the world are the landlords of the restaurant. Add: B of No.6 Jianguomennei Dajie Dongcheng District Beijing. Tel: (8610) 6559 6606 Fax: (8610) 6559 6667

Inner Affair Restaurant & Bar
Like floating on water, like floating in the air, this is what life looks like. The ever resplendent Embassy Club has changed its name and been handed over to the proprietor of Suzie Wong. Just be a bit advertent, many familiar faces of Suzie Wong style will still be found out here in the bar that combines both openness and closeness...creating a kind of peaceful atmosphere without the feeling of decadence as brought about by the Qing Dynasty opium and giving way for true happiness to bloom in the night with the glimmerings and wonderful rhythm. All this is the wonderland that Inner Affair builds to cater to its God-like customers. Address: 1F, Qiankun Plaza, 6# Sanlitun Xi Liu Jie, Chaoyang District. Tel: 010-84540899 010-84540321.

CLUBLOOK
Beijing's best place for dancing with top of the line sound system, largest hip-hop bar. Every week we have the most popular international tunes: 22:00PM -3:00AM; Chinese and western buffets for product launches, social gatherings, weddings, exhibitions. Add: #4 Gongtibeilu Tel: (8610) 6506 6770 Fax:(8610) 6506 6761 clublook@clublook.net

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Tianyi Kung Fu club presents Classic Kung Fu movie night. For all the Kung Fu movie enthusiasts, we are showing two classic movies from the days of Bruce Lee and early Jet Li. May 22nd at 8PM. It is for free! For more information please call (8610) 6774 9159 or email info@tianyiculture.com

Film: Cheaper by the Dozen (May 14-19)
A movie combining Steve Martin's 'Parenthood' and 'The Little Rascals'. Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt. At all cinemas across the city:
Capital Cinema 010-66079499
Dahua Cinema 010-65274420
Daguanlou Cinema 010-63030551
Dizhi Cinema 010-66168376
Guang An Men Cinema 010-63522713
Honglou Cinema 010-66051908
Wudaokou Cinema 010-62313624
Yingxie Cinema 010-64207759
Ziguang Cinema 010-65003868
Chang Hong Cinema 010-64042159

Movie: Wangjiao Heiye
A new film by Hong Kong director Derek Yee. It's about the life of a mainland Chinese girl who sneaks over the border to Hong Kong with a mysterious gunman. Directed by Derek Yee. Starring Daniel Wu and Cecilia Cheung. At cinemas across the city. See above venue for details.

Movie: "Weekend Plot" (May 21-22)
An award-winning film at the Pusan International Film Festival in Korea and Tokyo International Festival in Japan.
Cherrylane 8PM Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.

Drama: Tea House (May 19-29)
Capital Theatre 7:30PM Call 010-65249847 for details

THE DEN next to City Hotel on Gongti Bei Lu To kick off the Den, food and drink "specials" will fill the weeks ahead. If you crave some xi can, the Business Lunch special will delight your Western appetite. Escape your office for a burger and beer or entertain guests from abroad with a full menu of worldly dishes. For those who prefer a late lunch, you may wish to remain and be first in line for the Den's "Happy Hour" starting at 5:00pm all the drinks and pizza are half price drinks The most celebrated Happy Hour at the Den The weekend. Brunch with free coffee and orange juice Tel:(8610) 6592 6290 For more information, please click here

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Monday, May 17, 2004
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Shenzhen Symphony Concert
Forbidden City Concert Hall 7:30PM Tel: 010-65598285

Drama: Lover
People's Art Theatre 7:15PM Tel: 010-65250123

Tuesday, May 18, 2004
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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 vocations and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer services to others in need of help. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at 8610 65813668 or email at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional), Ms. Regula Hwang Ma.

Irish Classic Music
Ticket at RMB80/180/380/500/680
Poly Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65001188 ext 5126

Comedy of Manners
Gold Sails Concert Hall 7:15PM Call 010-65289047 for more info.

Kun Opera: "Pipa Ji", Mudan Ting
Chang An Grand Theatre 7:30PM May 18-19, Tel: 010-65101309

Corporate Network Breakfast Meeting
Topic of the meeting: 'Corporate Social Responsibility' Only members can attend.
Hilton Hotel 7:45AM, For more information, contact 010-65102152-25

Wednesday, May 19, 2004
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YPHH Happy Hour
The biggest Happy Networking event of China will be hosted by Club Football. Expect FREE BEER for the first people through the door and low priced drinks all night long. Lucky Draw sponsors are Links Relocations and Evolution Fitness. Bring name cards for the Happy Networking. Free, Club Football, 6:30PM, More info on www.yphh.com

Drama: Tea Shop
Capital Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65249847 May 19-29

Intimate Jessica @ CD Jazz Cafe
30 rmb for entrance but another 30 rmb towards the purchase of Jessica's CD
CD Jazz 8:30PM Tel: 010-65068288

Symphony Concert: "The Shadow of Dream"
Forbidden City Concert Hall 7:30PM Tel: 010-65598285

John O'Conor's Solo Piano Concert
Central Conservatory of Music's Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-66425746

Movie: I Murder Seriously
Free. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Mexican Embassy Cultural Office 7:30PM Tel: 010-65322244

Drama: Tea House
Capital Theatre 7:30PM May 19-29 Call 010-65249847 for details.

Thursday, May 20, 2004
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Health Lecture: The Eyeground Problems
By Wang Yanling in Chinese. Free.
Beijing Friendship Hospital 9-11PM Tel: 010-63014411 ext 3482.

AmCham-China's After-work Cocktail
Fees at RMB20 (members) and RMB100 (non-members).
American Chamber of Commerce 3:30-5:30PM Tel: 010-85191552

Friday, May 21, 2004
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Showing: Series Independent Chinese Non-fiction Documentaries: Old Man
Chinese Culture Club 7:30-9PM Tel: 010-84622081

Movie: "Weekend Plot"
Cherrylane 8PM May 21-22 Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.

Vinicio Capossela Live Concert
The most eccentric, ironic and sentimental songwriter on the Italian scene will perform his ironic combination of swings, mambos, tangos, twists and ballads at Yan Club
Yan Club 8.30PM Tel: 010-84573506

Saturday , May 22, 2004
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Ren Xianqi Solo Concert
Captial Stadium Tel: 010-65249847 May 22

Tour: Temple and Museum of Chinese Emperors of All Dynasties
Chinese Culture Club, call 010-84622081 or visit www.chinesecultureclub.org for details.

Indoor Party @ Banana
This is Banana's monthly regular events. Fees at RMB30/person.
Banana 9PM Tel: 010-86106527

Sunday , May 23, 2004
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Horse Riding
Meet at 8.30AM at the south gate of Chaoyang Park and return by 4.30PM. RMB270/person. For details, please call 010-65532228 or visit www.highclub.cn.

Canadian "Eight Rainbow" China Performance Tour
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM Call 010-68485462 for details.

The First Austrian Summer Ball Beijing will be held at the Great Wall Sheraton on May 29, 2004. The evening includes a full course meal featuring Austrian cuisine complemented with matching wines, and accompanied by live music and dancing. One of the highlights of the Ball will be the performance of Austrian dance by the Schuhplattler Troupe flown in especially for this event from the mountains of Tirol. They will also bring a range of Austrian hams, cheeses and Schnaps for you delight and delectation. For reservations please call (86)13651283673, 13522999294(chinese), 13911381514 or FAX (8610) 6234 6841, email: austrianball@hotmail.com Homepage: www.austrianball.at.tt

[010] / YPHH Jello Night at Alfa, May 27, 2004, 6:30pm, free
Once again [010]Productions and YPHH team up for the Jello Night at Alfa. Free entrance and free Jello-shots on the outside patio for everyone all night long. From 9pm live music by a Xinjiang band inside. La Mission restaurant has food available. More info on http://www.yphh.com

Upcoming Events at United Family Hospitals and Clinics - Beijing
*Mother Appreciation Months at BJU - Attention all BJU Mothers! Give a photo, receive a gift! For more info, please contact Yang Mei-Mei at (8610) 6433 3960 ext. 316 or yang.meimei@ufh.com.cn *First Aid Training: Basic First Aid Training (English) Date: Tuesday, June 1st; CPR Training (English) Date: Tuesday, June 8th; Ayi/Drivers First Aid Training (Chinese) Date: Tuesday, June 15th. For detailed info, please call Carolina MacLean at (8610) 6433 3960 ext. 371 or email to carolina.maclean@ufh.com.cn www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com

Thursday, June 10 - La Nuit Francaise at Le Cabernet, 6:30-9:30pm
La Nuit Francaise is back in the renovated Le Cabernet. Especially for tonight we have arranged for a photo exhibition and attendees can sample the new menu of Le Cabernet. More information, reservations and subscriptions, please go to http://www.lanuitfrancaise.com

Monday, 31 May, International Newcomers' Network (INN)
"Sports and Recreation, Kids Summer Camps and Short Trips from Bejing" Join us for an overview of sporting activities in Beijing. We will provide information on planning your childrens' activities for the summer break and make recommendations for nearby outings to get out of the city. Capital Mansions Athletic Club, 6 Xin Yuan Road, 3rd Floor Function Room, 10.00 a.m - 12 noon. 30 RMB entrance includes coffee and pastries. E-mail: INNBeijing@hotmail.com

Movie: "The Last Deer Hunter"
Cherrylane, Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details. May 28

Irish Modern Dance "Sea-maiden"
People's Art Theatre 7:15PM Tel: 010-65250123 May 27-29

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