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 Chopschticks.com:
Live Stand-up Comedy Rocks Beijing!
Laughs a-plenty hit the Northern Capital yet
again with ChopSchticks presented by The Comedy Tour on
Saturday July 30th at 8pm at the American Club on 2nd
Ring Rd. Our last show was a great success, so don't miss
this one! Hilarious actor/stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan
headlines from New York with Canadian opener Ian Bagg.
Jim's been on Letterman a ton of times and had his own
sitcom, been on That 70's Show and in a bunch of tv commercials.
Ian is a veteran stand-up from Canada who now resides
in L.A. and has been on Conan O'Brien and Comedy Central.
This show *will* rock. Tickets are 250RMB at the door
and 220RMB in advance up to July 28th. Get tickets now:
Call (8610) 6553 5699 or visit www.emma.cn
or www.ChopSchticks.com
Internet
Marketing Certification Training
Learn the newest, most exciting and highest
paying new field in Internet marketing. Become an Internationally
Certified Search Engine Optimization Specialist(SEO).
NO previous computer training is required. You will learn
to assist Chinese and American Companies in penetrating
International markets. Certification seminar in Guangzhou,
China in August. Register for information online or by
calling Mr Guo at (8620) 8901 2399. Seminar taught by
one of the world's leading SEO specialists Dr. Lonnie
B. Hodge. For more information, please click
here
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Plaza Garden Cafe
For just RMB130+15% surcharge, you can enjoy our
international buffet, fresh handmade noodles, exotic
pastries, cakes and many other specialties. To complete
your taste sensation and to cool off try our Summer
Chills Ice Cream Selection! Lunch: RMB130+15% including
coffee/tea. Dinner: RMB150+15% including coffee/tea.
(8610) 5858 5588.
 Italian
Specialties
Enjoy our daily specials at La Gondola with signature
dishes such as seafood pies, balsamic lamb cutlets
and rigatoni with eggplant and sheep's cheese. All
that delicious food calls for great wines, grappa
and cheeses, such as Caciocavallo Silano and Gorgonzola
Novarese Dolce, just to name a few. Prices for our
Italian Cheeses start at RMB 108 + 15% surcharge
per person. Open daily: Lunch 11:30 am to 2:30 pm;
Dinner 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm. For reservations please
call Mr. Alan Liu at (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5707.
 Keeping
purity - French restaurant "Le Rendez - vous"
"Le Rendez - vous" was set up
by taking the concept of pure "Brasserie"
- the symbol of French lifestyle. The slogan of
"Le Rendez - vous" is "experience
French family food and caring." Every Friday
night, here is "Blue Jazz night". The
second Thursday of every mth, here is "French
night". Everybody is welcome. Add: Gong Ti
Bei Lu, nearby Sanlitun, opposite Zhao Long hotel.
Tel: (8610) 6462 9110. For more info, pls click
here.
 Sampan
Restaurant Promotion
*Atrium Cafe - Healthy Perfect Balance-Buffet
Lunch. All wrapped up from July onwards! Every Monday
to Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm. A large selection of
appetizers, salad, fresh fruits in season and carving
of the day served with vegetables, potatoes or rice.
All for only RMB 68nett per person. *Weekend Longest
Brunch - From 6:30 am to 2:30pm, only RMB98/person,
you will be enjoy a lavish buffet from west to east
culinary journey. For restaurant reservations, please
call (8610) 6515 8855 ext 2212.
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China Launches Its Brand New First Class And Business
Class Seats.
The new first class seats are designed
with three selections of seat positions: standard,
executive and rest, creating the optimal personal
space. Greater comfort comes with the spacious luxury
seats that allow you to relax as if you were in
your own bedroom. The newly refurbished Air China
flights will start flying directly between Beijing
and New York in July 2005. Toll-free inquiry telephone:
800-982-8802. Website: http://www.airchina.com.cn/en/index.jsp
 The
Natural Choice to Canada
Introducing the only nonstop flight between
Beijing and Toronto. Starting June 3, 2005, Air
Canada will fly you from Beijing to Toronto in record
time, saving you 3.5 hours*. With a convenient schedule
of four flights a week, you'll definitely find one
that's right for you. And if you're headed to Western
Canada, we also offer daily nonstop flights to Vancouver.
On board, we're equipped with a Mandarin-speaking
crew, Chinese cuisine and inflight entertainment.
For the ultimate in comfort, our award-winning Executive
First® service offers you gourmet
meals, fine wines, and plenty of legroom. Call your
travel agent or contact Air Canada at (8610) 6468
2001, (8621) 6279 2999. *Compared to our direct
flight to Toronto via Vancourer.
 Philippine
Airlines has new destination for Swingaround at
Bacolod
Sugarlandia's premier city reflects the
idyllic and leisurely lifestyles of its fabled sugar
barons. The city's stately ancestral homes are reminders
of its rich Castillan past, while its timeless art
treasures display the city's creative heritage.
Modern resorts compliment breathtaking white sand
beaches and colorful coral reefs that line the coast
of this lovely city. Prices start at CNY2,710. For
more information please contact Philippine Airlines
at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or fax (8621) 6279
8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com
Experience
The Hainan Paddle Festival
The Yunfoshan Seaside Outdoor Swimming Park has
now brought all the wonderful water activities that
could previously only be enjoyed in Hainan to northern
China. From now until September, you can experience
the excitement of surfing and a series of other
adventurous activities, as well as leisure programs
like bowling matches and go-kart races. Price: RMB40/person
(door ticket). For more information call (8610)
5131 3178.
Travel
Around China With Beijing Fengguang Travel Service
With more than ten years' experience in the travel
industry, we have developed a group of well-trained
tour guides and tourism professionals, and over
a hundred great travel routes across China. Our
5-day Trip to Hainan is priced at RMB650; 7-day
trip to Zhangjiajie, Huanglong etc RMB1620; 7-day
trip to East China cities RMB960; 4-day trip to
Dalian and surrounding areas RMB920; 5-day trip
to Jiuzhaigou and surrounding areas RMB1980. If
you'd like to know more about our travel routes,
please drop us a line at (8610) 8192 6908
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Summer - Don't Miss
From July 25 to 31,your kids can enjoy
our special offer FREE: Kids club 4 hours daily
| Treasure hunt every Saturday at "Coconut
grove" including soft drink & ice-cream
| Hotel features a special kid's swimming pool
with kid's toys | All children below 6 years of
age if accompanied by their parents to the BBQ
dinner, eat FREE of charge | All children below
12 years of age if accompanied by their parents
to the BBQ dinner receive a 50% discount off the
price of the BBQ | Special kid's menu available.
Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail.
E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com;
website: www.holiday-inn-sanya.com
Relax, Refresh, Renew
Indulge yourself at Quan Spa of Sanya
Marriott Resort & Spa! Quan Spa Package includes
ONE choice of Aroma Fusion Massage or Tui-Na Massage,
and ONE Foot Ritual for one person. Buffet Breakfast
for two. Staying in Deluxe Ocean View Room. RMB1388/night
(Sun - Thurs) RMB1588/night (Fri – Sat).
* Rates are inclusive of service charge and subject
to availability. * Advance reservation for spa
treatment is required. * Extension stays at RMB738/night
on weekdays, RMB898/night on weekends. * Extension
stays rates are inclusive of breakfast for two
only. * Valid until September 30, 2005. For reservation
and information, please contact Reservation Dept.
at (898) 8856 8888 or email to reservation@syxmc.com.
 Take
Me to Shanghai
Hilton Shanghai's incredible summer
rates start from RMB1,130 + 15% tax per room per
night. Bring the kids on the well-deserved holiday,
book a second room and Hilton will extend a 50%
discount off your first room rate.* TEL: (8621)
6248 0000, 250 Huashan Road, Shanghai.
 Incredible
Summer Holiday
Rates starting from Superior Golfview
Room at USD 142/room/night. Stay longer this Summer
Holiday at Sheraton Sanya Resort with our "Incredible
Summer Holiday Package". 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 8239 or email:
sanya.res@sheraton.com
 Hilton
Beijing Summer Special Deal
Newly renovated Superior Room Single:
RMB888. Inclusive of 15% surcharge and daily American
Breakfast; Applicable for weekend stay(Friday,
Saturday and Sunday); Applicable for PRC guests
or expatriate with Valid PRC residence permit;
Valid from June 1 - August 31, 2005. For reservations:
please call (8610) 5865 5221 /2 /3.
Summer
Meeting Package
Full day meeting package RMB288.00net per person
per day, inclusive: 2 coffee / tea breaks; Half
day meeting package RMB248.00net per person per
half day, inclusive: One time coffee / tea break.
Other benefits including: Buffet lunch or Chinese
working lunch | Free flow of soft drink during
lunch | Pencils, pads, mints and ice water set
up for each delegate | Complimentary usage of
two microphones | Flower arrangement with podium
| Flower arrangement with registration desk.
Summer Meeting Package attendance minimum of
10 pax, 15 June 2005 until 31 August 2005, Hot
line: (8610) 5858 5588 Ext. 8797 / 8776.
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels
from around China. Find pictures, comments, and
maps for the hostels and then choose what type
of bed and rooms you need. We lots of cities
including Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya,
Shanghai, and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can
securely book online and find the cheapest rates
online with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php and
search for yourself!
 Heavenly
Weekend Sleep-In
Get away from it all... right here in the heart
of the city, with a weekend at The Westin Shanghai!
Deluxe Room: RMB 1188+15% service charge per
night with 2 breakfast. Terms & Conditions:
Offer is exclusively for Mainland Chinese ID
card holders; For Friday and Saturday nights
only and is valid with immediate effect until
further notice and restricted to FIT travelers
only; Offer is subject to availability and can
be changed without prior notice. For more information,
please contact Reservation department. Tel: (021)
6335 1888 ext 7519, Fax: (021) 6335 2772, Email:
rsvns-shanghai@westin.com. Please quote rate
code: SLEEPIN
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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
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 Rutgers
International EMBA Program
Reach your career goals with Rutgers,
The State University of New Jersey. Rutgers International
EMBA in Beijing, a 14-month Program Starting in
September 2005. All courses and accreditation
standards equal to our Programs in USA. Courses
taught by Rutgers Professors flown in from US.A
unique learning and networking environment with
Senior Executives and High Embassy officials from
10 different Nationalities or more. Next Beijing
Info Session: Wednesday, August 3,
18:30. To register call 010-8526-2528 Ext. 18
or Email emba@rutgers.cn,
www.rutgers.cn.
 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Promotion Beginner Class start on 3rd
Aug! For more information please call (8610) 6413
1547 or (8610) 6413 1548, or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
Secondary Department
The British School of Beijing will open
its secondary department next academic year, offering
the English National curriculum to students up
to the age of 14. The school is part of King¹s
Group, and as such a wholly British owned and
managed institution, focusing on high academic
standards and levels of spoken and written English
in classrooms. All teachers are British qualified
with experience, and academic resources meet UK
standards. Class sizes average 15-20 students.
The school is located in the embassy district
of Beijing. For more information contact info@britishschool.org.cn
or (8610) 8532-3088.
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Health & Fitness |
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The
most delightful Health Card at Health & Recreation
Center
With the most Delightful Health Card you will
find the best equipment availalbe in the Fittness
room; beautiful 16x11 indoor swimming pool, Sanna
Jacuzzi, Steam Room and Yoga Aerobics classes
available to train your body to achieve a balance
between a healthy body and a productive mind.
The most delightful health cards are inclusive
of Company Card at RMB 3000 with 50 visits; Family
Card at RMB 2000 with 20 visits;Teenager Card
at RMB 1000 with 20 visits; Lady's and Gentlemen
Card at MRB 1500 each including 20 visits each.
Contact Health & Recreation
Center at: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8505.
 BODYWORKS
Xizhimen Branch Newly Introduces Top Grade American
Facilities
In reward for our members' long time
support, Bodyworks Xizhimen Branch has specially
introduced first class facilities from two US-made
Fitness Brands - Hammer and Life, both of which
features human design based on body mechanics
and accurate data and high safety. We are also
to open our fifth branch at UHN, which boasts
a unique design, top grade facilities as well
as quality service. Hotline: Lido Branch (8610)
6430 2008; Xizhimen Branch (8610) 6615 8800; Sigama
Branch (8610) 8809 6699; Huangsi Branch (8610)
8223 1616; UHN Branch (8610) 6606 2008 or click
here for more info.
 Professional
Massage Services
Providing the professional & traditional
massage in Beijing. Aromatic SPA, foot massage,
body massage. Service to your hotel & home
by appointment in English. Tel: 1391 180 6596
Ms Zhang.
Ao
Si Ke Lin - Men's Pressure Relief Center
Are you suffering the heavy stress from work and
life? Why not find a chance for yourself to fully
relax after work? Our service includes Japanese
style hair washing, European style expulsion of
toxins from the whole body, back counter-pressure
therapy, blood treatment, facial cleaning, Thai
style hair washing, nerve recuperation with oxygen
plant, ear therapy by Indian fragrance smoking,
hot stone therapy, and many other things. All
this means that you don't have to go out of the
country before you can enjoy the delicate foreign
services. Address: Chenyuan Plaza, No. 8, Bei
Si Huan Dong Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL
(8610) 8498 7038
AskQ
Dental Outpatient Service
AskQ is conveniently located in the bustling downtown
Beijing - Qianmen West Street. We are a comprehensive
dental service provider approved by the Beijing
Health Bureau and its concerned departments. With
a team of highly qualified staff, we are able
to provide diversified dental services to our
clients including tooth pulling, tooth inlay,
treatment of various buccal diseases, tooth rectification,
tooth beauty, tooth care and consulting, and many
others. Our featured services are tooth decoration
with diamond, tooth whitening, tooth enamel metalware
making. Address: 2F, No. 2, Zhengyang Market,
Qianmen West Street, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6302
0202 Fax: (8610) 8316 3703 |
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to Mike Koop for the pic:
Send
in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-2@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!".
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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
United Moving Service
As our name suggests, we have a group of highly motivated
moving professionals who are ready to make joint efforts
to help you move around town. Our major lines of business
include moving service for both individual citizens
and enterprises, and furniture installation and dismantling.
Our starting price is RMB150 for individuals and RMB170
for companies. Minimum RMB180 for piano moving. Address:
No. 249, South Balizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing
TEL (8610) 8731 5910
"Ruishi"
Helps You Move To Your Dream Land
Whether you are planning to move your home from this
end of town to the other or you want to have a single
piece of furniture moved to a certain place, please
let us know. We have more than 100 vehicles of different
capacities to meet your demands for different loads
and a group of qualified moving staff who are generous
to offer their expertise. For enterprise clients, we
make special planning before moving for them; For individual
clients, we send considerate team leader to direct on
site to make them feel assured. RMB160/vehicle. Address:
No. 51, Wukesong Road, Haidian District, Beijing. Hotline:
(8610) 8811 3789.
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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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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Job
Opening For Accounting/Tax Expert
International firm is searching for accounting/tax
expert for employment in consulting business. Fluent
English, previous experience in FIE (Foreign Investment
Enterprises), age minimum 30 are essential. Please
send CV's to bea-law@sohu.com
or fax to (8610) 8529 8112.
English
Teachers Wanted At Berlitz
Due to expansion, Berlitz is looking for enthusiastic
teachers of English. Your students will be from
multinational corporations. Part-time and full-time
positions available immediately. Must be native
English speaker and degree holder. Training in the
famous Berlitz method will be provided. Email: valbates@berlitz.com.cn
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 The
Professional Translation Company.
Thundergates provides professional and
accurate translations of legal documents, corporate
/ project documents, print media, personal documents,
website localization, trademark translation and
re-design, as well as interpretation services. Ensure
the accuracy of important documents by trusting
the professionals. We employ both native English
and Chinese speakers. Let us help you before it's
too late. Tel: (8610) 6743 7506, Fax: (8610) 8532
1999, Email: mail@thundergates.com
or visit us Online at www.thundergates.com
to find out more.
 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
 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
Bobby
Miller Golf Academy
My name is Bobby Miller and I am Golf
Professionsal from America. I have been in China
over 10 years and speak fluently in Chinese, Japanese
and English. From beginners to low handicappers
everyone can always get better and I have the right
attitude and expereience to help you enjoy this
wonderfull game of golf. For more information please
check out my website at www.BeijingGolfPro.com
or call me at 1391 011 5667.
BGFS
Associates Ltd
We won't cold call you. Over 95% of our
new business is via additional business from existing
clients or recommendation and introductions. Which
of these areas of financial planning is the most
important to you today? Family education. Regular
outgoings if you can't work due to sickness. Guaranteed
income following your/partners early death. Capital
sum following a heart attack, stroke, invasive cancer.
Future home/repatriation, Lower cost mortgage. Retirement
income. Early retirement. Minimising tax liabilities,
now and on death. Saving regular earnings. Better
growth on existing savings. Why not invest 20 minutes
into an introductory chat. info@bgfsassociates.com
or call (8610) 8599 7677.
Let
Us Complete Your Company Audit
Established in 1994, Beijing Quan Qi Accounting
Firm boasts a group of more than 80 professionals
specializing in different fields including accounting,
tax, and project management. We can help you do
your auditing, tax review, asset verification, tax
agent, project cost review, bidding agent, asset
evaluation, financial consulting, and ccount keeping
no matter what your line of business is. Minimum
fee for annual auditing RMB3000, minimum fee for
tax auditing RMB3000. For details please contact
us at (8610) 6551 6968
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