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.

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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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

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

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!

China ClubFootball's Fun Soccer Coaching Courses For Children
China ClubFootball's fun soccer coaching courses for children run all summer at the ISB, Shunyi, and at the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun. All courses are taught by ClubFootball's FA-qualified coaches, and are open to kids from all schools. For course dates and details, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com, or call (8610) 6417 0495.

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

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 anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@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 language international church for foreign passport holders. Sunday worship services begin 10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988). Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com

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: 64329341

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.

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.

China International Drinking Industry Exhibition 2005
August 16 - 18, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

China International Kitchen & Bathing Products Trade Fair
August 17 - 20, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 2288 ext. 86780

Cars, Electronics, Air-conditioner & Gas Station Equipment Exhibit
August 18 - 20, National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6501 8877 ext. 6688

China International Textile Exposition 2005
August 19 - 21, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

Home Decoration Consulting Conference
August 20 - 21, National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6501 8877 ext. 6688

Electronic Media
Experience the interactive electronic media conveyed in the form of art.
August 19 - September 20, Beijing Cubic Art Center TEL (8610) 6437 9853

From Napoleon to Mona Lisa
A major art event marking the closing of Sino-French Culture Year, featuring artistic works from three most famous museums in France - Louvre Palace, Palace of Versailles and Pompidou Art Center.
July 30 - September 19. Chinese Museum of Fine Art TEL (8610) 8411 1561

Post 70's
As the title suggests, this exhibition displays oil paintings of a group of artists who were born in the 70's of the last century.
August 12 - 26, Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 6227 7395

Visiting Works
Five visiting artists' works including oil paintings and sculptures are on the show.
August 6 - 28, Red Gate Gallery TEL (8610) 6525 1005

Li Yongbin's Solo Exhibtion
The artist conveys different faces and expressions through his own photos and oils.
August 6 - 31, Soka Art Center For details call (8610) 6959 8343

Lotus Flower Show
More than 200 kinds of rare lotus species as well as lotus photos and paintings are on the show. Admission RMB10/person.
July 5 - Mid-August, Beijing Botanical Garden, TEL (8610) 6259 1283

Kung Fu Hustle
A hit movie of Hong Kong's comedy king Stephen Chow depicting Chinese martial arts. In Chinese with English subtitles. Film starts at 8pm, but complimentary snack at 7:30pm. RMB50/person. August 19 - 20, Cherrylane Movies, east of the 21st Century Theater, An Jia Lou Street (off Liang Ma Qiao Road). Please call 135 01251303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.

Which Side Are You On
A romantic flick based on the tumultuary period of late 1960's and early 1970's in Mexico. In Spanish with English subtitles. Free.
7:30pm, August 17, Cultural Office of Mexican Embassy, No. 5, Sanlitun Dong Wu Jie. For more info please contact (8610) 6532 2244.

Zhou Guangren Piano Concert
Germany born professor Zhou Guangren performs traditional Chinese music pieces tonight with her students.
7:30pm, August 19, Forbidden City Music Hall, inside Zhongshan Park next to Tian'an Men. TEL (8610) 6559 8225

Ma Lanhua Flower
A popular Chinese drama performed by China Children's Art Theatre. RMB40-280.
7:30pm, August 18-21, Ethnic Cultural Palace, No. 49, Fuxingmennei Dajie. TEL (8610) 6605 2404

War of the Worlds
The film is an adaptation from a science fiction of the same name. It tells how an ordinary family tries to escape alien's attacks. In English with Chinese subtitles. Shown at all cinemas across town from August 10 onward.
Capital Times Square Theatre, B1, No. 88, West Chang'an Avenue TEL (8610) 8391 3643
Guang'an Men Theatre, No. 8, Baiguanglu, Xuanwu District TEL (8610) 6352 1766
Xicheng Workers' Cultural Palace, No. 24, Yuetan Nanjie, Xicheng District

World Carnival 2005
World Carnival comes to Beijing bringing the brand new entertainment experience to people in the city. Door ticket RMB50. July 29 through October 9. Venue will be at Shijingshan International Sculpture Garden. For tickets call (8610) 6554 6666.

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

I thought Vics was just having a new paint-job. Instead I found that they have not just completely stripped the joint, but have also taken over half of Outback Steakhouse as well! Entering through a doorway that looks like it came out of '2001: A Space Odyssey', the first thing that hits you is the fact there are not only two floors but also two flights of stairs. The first of these is the 'Relaxation Zone' where minimalist furmiture and trance music are combined; downstairs is the old 'Vics Zone' with hip hop and R'n'B tunes booming out of the new sound system. Add: North Gate of Worker's Stadium, TEL: (8610) 6593 6215

Korean-American DJ -SHY
They say what goes around comes around, and Southern Cali's globe-trotting DJ Shy has finally touched down at Beijing, with her plenty of street styles and hits. Come to check out how she fills up the dance floor of Mix Club. 10pm-4am, August 19, 2005. For details call (8610) 6530 2889

The above info is provided by www.clubzone.com.

Monday, August 15, 2005
Jeremy Udden Quartet
Jeremy Udden, saxophonist of American East-coast jazz troupe leads his team to Beijing. RMB30/person.
9:30pm, Yugong yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687

Let's Eat
Dishes including chili crab, prawn noodle soup and many more prepared by Singapore native chef Wilsun Arubind.
6:30pm, through August 17. Cafe Cha. TEL (8610) 6841 2211 ext. 2715

Massage and Reflexology Course
7:30pm, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341

Latin Night
Swing your hips to the Latin beats. RMB10.
8pm till late. Lush TEl (8610) 8286 3566

New Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.

Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Big Boy Series
A boy plays meaningless games with distorted objects such as a wooden stool, a mirror and a ball of thread while artist Luan Xiaojie's oil paintings is showcased to express social isolation.
9:30am-7pm, Qin Gallery. TEL (8610) 8779 0461

Quiz Night
9pm. John Bull Pub TEL (8610) 6532 5905

Jeremy Udden Quartet
Another night of Jeremy Udden's stay at Yugong Yishan.
9:30pm, Yugong Yishan. TEL (8610) 6415 0687

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30PM. Members of the Rotary Club are from a cross-section of local businesses and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocations and seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. For further information, please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at (8610) 6581 3668 or visit our website at www.Rcbeijing.org or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com. The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) for the year 2004 – 2005 is Mr. Mosud Mannan.

Wednesday, August 17, 2005
YPHH Happy Hour
6:30pm, Ching Pavilion. More information via http://www.yphh.com

Midsummer France-Beijing
French art exhibition held to mark the end o fthe Sino-French Culture Year.
9am-4pm, National Art Museum of China TEL (8610) 6401 7076

Which Side Are You On
7:30pm, Cultural Office of Mexican Embassy, No. 5, Sanlitun Dong Wu Jie. For more info please contact (8610) 6532 2244.

Latin Party
Tonight every thing is Latin, including the hottest latin beats as well as classic Latin cocktails.
8pm, Lush. For more info contact (8610) 8286 3566

Martini Night
Drink Martini specials following the beat of live jazz provided by Centro.
10pm-1am. Centro TEL (8610) 6561 8833

Thursday, August 18, 2005
Australian Wine Night
Featuring half-priced wines from 7pm till 9:30pm. Early comers receive a complimentary bottle of Torres wine.
Suzie Wong. TEL (8610) 6593 6049

Happy Food Carnival 2005
"Happy Food Carnival 2005" featuring more than 1000 kinds of tasty food, drinks, snacks, outdoor music and colorful recreational activities.
August 18 - October 8. Beijing International Sculpture Garden. For details call (8610) 6865 0422

Friday, August 19, 2005
Chivas Night
Come to enjoy style music and special Chivas at the lake side Lotus.
9pm-2am, today and tomorrow. Lotus Club. For details, call (8610) 8626 4804

Kung Fu Hustle
8pm, today and tomorrow. Cherrylane Movies. TEL 135 01251303

Zhou Guangren Piano Concert
7:30pm, Forbidden City Music Hall, inside Zhongshan Park next to Tian'an Men. TEL (8610) 6559 8225

Saturday, August 20, 2005
Traffic Light Themed Party
Dress in the three colors of traffic light and get free test tube cocktails.
9pm, Bar Blu. TEL (8610) 6416 7568

Green Beijing Outdoor Music
7pm, Drive-in Cinema TEL (8610) 6434 9280

Sunday, August 21, 2005
Sunday Special
Enjoy RMB29 food and beverage with your friends on the weekend day.
6:30pm, the Signature. TEL (8610) 6586 3818

Chillout Weekend
Weekly on this day, Cafe Sambal invites DJs to play chillout music.
2-10pm. Cafe Sambal. TEL (8610) 6400 4875

Cool August Afro-Caribbean Beat Night
Cool August night to shake your thang to the pulsating sounds of the Crew's: DJ 'C' & DJ Carol + a special guest DJ bringing you 100% pure sounds from all over Africa and the Caribbean. Caribbean Special Punch RMB20; Door ticket RMB30. 10pm, 26 August, 2005. Yugong Yishan, 1 Gonti Beilu. For details contact 136 81061172 or Deptford-Crew@gmx.co.uk

Luo Dayou Solo Concert
Acclaimed as the "Godfather of China's pop music", this Taiwan singer will bring his long lasting music to Beijing fans on August 26. Tickets selling RMB280-1280. 7:30pm, Capital Gymnasium. TEL (8610) 6833 5552

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