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Volume 9, issue 33 - August 15, 2005
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"Should Chinese Firms Seek to Acquire Foreign Firms?" - Seminar
Rutgers International EMBA Program presents a Seminar on the topic "Should Chinese Firms Seek to Acquire Foreign Firms? A Strategic Analysis" August 22,18.30. Recently, there has been an accelerating trend among Chinese firms to acquire foreign firms, particularly in the US. Is this strategy wise? If so, what types of industries and foreign firms should Chinese firms seek to acquire? Presentation by Professor Sharan Jagpal, Marketing Department, Rutgers University. Dr. Jagpal is the author of Marketing Strategy and Uncertainty, Oxford University Press, 1999. He is widely published in top journals in economics, marketing, and statistics. Pre-registered guests free of charge, 100 RMB for walk-ins. To register Email emba@rutgers.cn or call 010-8526-2528/29

Dining Out

Moon cakes Varieties in 2005 at Presidential Plaza
The Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing specially prepared a variety of moon cake specialties to compliment your celebration during this mid-autumn festival. 8 Pieces of White Lotus Seed with Egg Yolk and Red Lotus Seed with Egg Yolk selling at RMB 85. 6 Pieces of Flaky Crust with Five kinds of flavors at RMB 125. Moon Cake Hamper with 8 Pieces of four kinds of flavor at RMB 285. What's more, you can even have your company logo printed on the boxes for any bulk order! Order Hotline: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8690

The Seasons Cafe Grilled Specialties
Angus Steaks And Summer Salads. Every Wednesday Night at Seasons in August/September Enjoy the mouthwatering flavors of Australian Chilled Angus at Seasons. Complement your grilled Angus such as rib eye, fillet, prime rib or entrecote Steak with our delicious summer salads from the buffet. Prices start at Rmb 240 + 15% surcharge per person. Open daily: 6:00 am to 11:30 pm. For reservations please call Ms. Mary Ma at (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105.

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.


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Travel Information

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 Vancouver.

Need Airline Tickets From US To China?
Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go To China? For Air Tickets from The US to China, the cheapest tickets are sold in the U.S. We offer the best priced tickets on Air China, and on most other carriers. Located a block from New York's Empire State Building, Happy New York Travel can ship tickets to anywhere in the world. Call Catherine in the US at 646-552-2331, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com or visit www.happynytravel.com

Tagaytay/Voyage of Volcano
Tagaytay is your window to one of the world's most breathtaking spectacles; a lake within a volcano within a lake. This, together with her year-round cool climate and short drive from Manila, easily makes her the favorite get-away from-it-all destination. Trekking along the volcano crater, gaming, golf and lively evening entertainment are just some of Tagaytay's irresistible attractions. Prices start at CNY2,450. For more information please contact Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com

Qingdao Beer Festival Special Package(26-28 Aug) From Easy Travel
We are a full service travel agency which provides superior service for domestic and international travel plans tailored to business or individual budgets and interests. Contact us about our special discount on your first booking ASAP! Tel: (8610) 5126 7266 (4 lines), email: rsvn@easytravel.cn

Best Place to Avoid Summer Temperature around Beijing: Genghis Khan Holiday Resort
Accredited by CCTV as "One of the Top Ten Places with Great Fun in China", Genghis Khan Holiday Resort is a Mongolian-flavor travel destination close to Beijing. We provide the cool-in-summer and warm-in-winter Mongolian camp, tasty mutton barbecue and our special milk tea. We promise to cool every of your nerves with our natural AC when you come here in the summer. All this will cost you only RMB298/person. For details call (86479) 5887048

Shui'an Shan Ba Summer Resort
Shui'an Shan Ba Holiday Resort is built along a river and features wooden cottages that bring back a strong touch of nature. Here you can eat fresh and delicious rainbow trout, either raw or cooked, sip a cup of strong tea or coffee dashed with fragrant fountain water while enjoying a good conversation with friends or family. Address: 14km northwest of Yanxi Huandao, Huairou, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6162 7027; Fax (8610): 6162 7397



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Hotel Deals

Fun On Wheels
A package rate category for Holiday Inn brand hotels in China. Valid till Sept 29, 2005. For only RMB 780,you can enjoy Holiday Inn Yalong Bay Sanya: 1 Superior scenic view room/ full buffet breakfast for 2/ RMB100 laundry credit/ free parking/ late checkout until 4PM (depend on room availability) / PCR 1000 bonus points/including 15% surcharge. Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail; Toll Free No. 800 830 6368 and Toll Free hand phone No. 400 884 0888. E-mail: hotel@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.

Presidential Plaza Hotel is launching a Weekend Golf Package at RMB2,388
You can enjoy the great deal of advantages as: Two night accommodation on deluxe room category(from Friday to Sunday) | Daily buffet breakfast at Garden Cafe | One day golf (9-hole golf, inclusive of green fee only) | RMB300.00 allowance at hotel per stay (for all comsumptions) | 20% off on massage | 20% off on all all F&B outlets | 20% off on Presidential Club | Free use of swimming pool, gym and sauna. Reservations: (8610) 6800 1786.

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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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YPHHWhere 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!
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Education

The Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
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

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.

Rutgers International EMBA Program
A Fully Accredited AACSB MBA Degree in 14 months. One of the top-selected Universities by Fortune 500 recruiters. A unique learning and networking environment with Senior Executives and High Embassy officials from 10 different Nationalities or more. Next Info Session: Monday, August 22. To learn more about Rutgers EMBA in China, call 010-8526-2528 Ext. 18 or visit www.rutgers.cn


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Health & Fitness

Simulation Golf At Presidential Plaza
You don't have to leave the hotel to improve your golf stroke. Located on the second floor of the hotel is the Golf Simulation Center featuring some of the world's most famous golf courses. You can play one of these courses for 45 minutes for only RMB220. Arrangements can be made through the Hotel's Fitness and Recreation Center at 5858 5588 ext. 8505. Opening hours: 6:30am to 11:30pm. Contact: (8610) 5858 5588 ext.8505.

BODYWORKS - Experience New Fashion & Health Concept in Scorching August
Another Bodyworks store opens! The new store is located within the style community of UHN, No. 2, Xibahe Dongli, Chaoyang District, featuring a three-storey architecture of unique style, deluxe decoration and top grade facilities. Our special gym and the open swimming pool on the 2nd floor lead you on the way of becoming well-turned; our dynamic Spinning lets you experience the delight of dripping sweat; our broad dressing room, bath room as well as sauna room relieve you from boring long time waiting. What's more, our experienced professional coaches furnish you a rich variety of courses to weather through this seething August. Hotline: (8610) 6606 2008, 5130 1166. or click here for more info.

Beijing Manyi Belly Dance Club
As a professional dance institution in Beijing, we have taken the lead in introducing and promoting the true belly dance from its native place - the Middle East. We are also the first one to classify belly dances into different grades in line with learner's specific needs. We now open a short-term belly dance course for students who are on their summer holiday at super low price. Yayuncun Store TEL (8610) 6489 1474; Shijicheng Store TEL (8610) 8859 6928

 

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Relocations

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 Heli Xincheng Home Moving Company
We are a professional home moving service provider based in Beijing. Since our establishment in 1993, we have developed a motorcade of more than 100 trucks and 500 staff, all of whom have undergone strict professional training and are fully qualified to meet our clients' specific demands. We move for both families and businesses alike. We also install and dismantle furniture for our clients. Starting price: RMB150/individual; RMB180 for business. Service Hotline: (8610) 6822 8868/8827 1765

Baiyuan Relocation Service
Baiyuan Relocation Service has been engaged in professional home moving and freight for nine years and enjoyed a good reputation among the clientel for valuing credit and quality. We provide you excellent 24-hour home moving and goods delivery service at reasonable rates: RMB150 for individual clients, RMB180 for businesses. Address: Room 201, Unit 4, #202 Building, Wangjing Dongyuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6475 7152.


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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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Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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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

BGFS Associates Ltd
Growing in Beijing and Shanghai. Do you have a history of providing "Good Quality" financial services advice? We are a "No Cold Calling" company. If you meet our requirements you would benefit from: 100% Upfront Indemnity Payments with No Company Retention therefore No False Promises; Comprehensive investment product access. Supported by management that has over 26 years of industry experience. Enquiries in confidence to bg@bgfsassociates.com

 

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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

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.

Guo & Partners
We are a Chinese law firm specialized in national and international business law. All our lawyers have received formal legal education and have had long-term experience in practicing Chinese laws as well as dealing with Chinese administration and judiciary. We have a staff who can speak Chinese, English, German and Japanese to ensure a seamless communication with our clients. For further details about us, please visit our office at Rm. 411 Office Building, Jing Guang Center, Hu Jia Lou, Chaoyang District, Beijing or call us at (8610) 8454 1888.

We'll Take Care of Your Family
We are a special housework service provider. We can do different homework for you, ranging from nursery, child's intellectual development to patient care. We have a team of experienced experts and qualified staff who can spare you from the tiresome chores and make you feel assured that your child/sick family members will be well tended. Address: 2F, Puyun Hotel, Honglingjin Qiao, Dongsihuan, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6508 0044

Shiji Yingsheng Translation Service
Shijie Yingsheng, also known as "Worry-free Translation", specializes in multi-lingual translation, interpretation and localization. We have a strong translation/interpretation team who are proficient in a dozen of foreign languages and have a solid understanding of different technical fields including chemistry, medicine, machinery and IT etc. Chinese-English RMB80 per thousand words; Chinese to other languages RMB100 per thousand words. Discount available for quantity demands. TEL (8610) 8982 7212

Community Announcements

YPHHYPHH 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

Wed. August 17 - YPHH Happy Hour at Ching Pavilion, 6:30pm, free
The YPHH Happy Hour of August will be had at beautiful Ching Pavilion. Free beers for the first people through the door and lots of drink specials! Lucky Draw with Evolution Fitness. Bring name cards for the Happy Networking! More information via http://www.yphh.com

The International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking for experienced choral singers of all voice types. The Chorus has members from over twenty countries and performs large-scale choral concerts three times a year. For more information or to schedule an audition please email auditions@beijingifc.org or visit us online at www.beijingifc.org

Great Wall Bicycle Festival
The Great Wall Bicycle Festival returns in a second edition on September 24-25, with two full days of mountain bike and road races, fun and entertainment for all levels and ages at Laoshan in Beijing's western parts. Some of the world's best bike athletes are set to participate, including Olympic champion Gunn-Rita Dahle, Sue Haywood and the Discovery Team. Take part individually or sign up a relay team! Ride on to www.greatwallbike.com for more details.

Allied Pickfords is please to announce that as a part of its ongoing expansion in China it is moving to a new larger office.The new contact details are as follows: The Space International Center Building A, Office 812 No.8, Dongdaqiao Road Beijing 100020, China Telephone: (86 10) 5870 1133 Fax:(86 10) 5870 0818 Effective 1st March, 2005!

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