Important SARS Telephone Hotlines:

• Beijing Epidemic Control Center Hotline: (10) 6421-7830
• Beijing Xiehe Medical Union College Hospital (the only designated medical service provider for foreign patients): (10) 8806-8850
• Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics Emergency Hotline: (10) 6433-2345
• English-language SARS-related medical information: 136-9362-3031

Here is a sampling of China-related news from the past week from SinoLinx.com. SinoLinx daily scans English-language news about China from over 2400 different Internet sources for China Business News, China Cultural News, and more!

• Beijing schools to stay closed
• 15,000 people in SARS quarantine in Beijing
• World Leaders Send Condolences over Submarine Disaster
• Yao Ming being courted for really big shoe deals
• Membership of China's Youth League at 69.86 Million
• China Has Cheapest Big Macs

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Northwest Airlines Has Terrific Offers From China!
Look at the terrific deals you can enjoy with Northwest Airlines until the end of June:
Super low fares to major U.S. cities from only RMB3,408.
And even 2 free stopovers in the U.S. for just RMB6,740.
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Experience the fragrance of cherry blossoms in Tokyo with flights from as low as RMB3,000.
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Offers ends by June 30, 2003.
Terms and Conditions apply. Visit http://www.nwa.com/cn/en/home.shtml for details or contact the Northwest Reservations office at (010) 6505-3505 (Beijing) or (021) 6884-6884 (Shanghai).

United Airlines continues non-stop service from China to the U.S.
United Airlines offers the most convenient air travel services with non-stop flights from Beijing to Chicago and Tokyo and on to many other worldwide destinations. Roundtrip from Beijing to the U.S.
West Coast: from CNY3570
East Coast: from CNY5000
Hawaii: from CNY4890
Special Offer - Roundtrip from Beijing to Tokyo: from CNY2700
Seats are limited and restrictions apply. Prices do not include taxes. For reservations and information contact your travel agent or call United Airlines.
Beijing: (010) 6463-1111 Shanghai: (021) 6279-8009
Toll-free China: 800-810-8282
E-mail: flyua@united.com Website: www.cn.united.com

RMB5,888 round trip to Europe / Middle East / North Africa with Turkish Airlines.
Good News! Turkish Airlines has Special Promotion!
RMB5,888 for return trip from Beijing and Shanghai to any one city in Europe, Middle East and North Africa or in Turkey with stop over in Istanbul. Promotion period is from 1st of April to 15th of June,2003. Welcome to Turkish Airlines! Welcome to our home.For more information, please contact Turkish Airlines Beijing office at 010-64651867/68/69 / Shanghai office at 021- 32220022 or click here

SWISS reacts to the flagging economy
During the period April 21 to May 29 SWISS will suspend 2 of its 5 Zurich-Beijing-Zurich flights. Frequencies from Zurich to Hongkong will be reduced from 7 flights to 3 weekly flights. Our offer for passengers ex. Beijing and Hongkong for the next 6 weeks will look as following:
Every week on Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, from Beijing to Zurich and beyond.Every week on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, from Zurich to Beijing and beyond.
Please contact your SWISS Beijing team for any information needed.
Tel: (010) 6512 3555 Fax: (010) 6512 7481
E-mail: swiss@swiss.com.cn

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All-Inclusive @ Hilton Beijing
The Hilton Beijing is enhancing the stay with business privileges at USD 139++ only. Rate is valid from April 21, 2003 until August 31, 2003 with NO restrictions
Benefits include: Complimentary limousine pick-up from the airport|Stay in a superior room|Complimentary American Breakfast @ Atrium Cafe |One Free Good Night Call to your loved one world-wide max. one minute)|Free newspaper every morning |Complimentary pressing of one garment upon arrival |Free glass of wine while dining in our award-winning restaurants|Double Dipping with Hilton HHonors frequent traveller program (airlines miles AND Hilton HHonors bonus points at the same time).For reservations or more information, visit us on-line at www.beijing.hilton.com, call the Hilton Reservation Worldwide toll-free number from your country of residence or the hotel direct at +86 10 6466 2288.

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing
Best Value Room Package
Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing offers the "Best Value Room Package " with discounted room rates and deluxe amenities valid from March 16 to August 31, 2003.
Starting from only USD75+ for an overnight stay in a Standard Room, guests can enjoy various VIP benefits.
Make your reservations NOW! Please call Reservation Hotline 6436 1805 or visit web site www.rosedalebj.com

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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
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Tel: ( 86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

SARS Note: Beijing has asked health clubs and facilities to close temporarily to curb the spread of SARS. Please check with your own health club to get a better idea of when it will re-open. Stay Healthy!

Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics is celebrating a new era of healthcare!
With our USD 1.5 million expansion, we have now tripled our size and patient care services for you. Our new facilities include: Adult Intensive Care Unit; a Day Surgery Centre; 50 Inpatient Suites; luxurious Birthing and VIP Inpatient Suites; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; a new Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic; a new and expanded Dental Clinic and a new Shunyi Family Medicine and Dental Satellite Clinic. Manage your health in comfort and confidence with our international team of over 50 healthcare specialists. Tel: (8610) 6433-3960

Recover from the Common Cold in 1-2 days with Traditional Chinese Medicine!
Flu and most colds are caused by viruses, and commonly used Western medicines can't kill the virus directly. Furthermore, antibiotics are of no use in fighting a viral infection--Aspirin and Tylenol only can improve your symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine kills both viruses and bacteria directly and most herbs, acupuncture and massage will invigorate your immune system against viruses, bacteria and let you recover quickly. Dr.Qu uses traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, fire cupping, meridian treatment, herb soaked feet and cold medical diet let you recover from the Flu or cold within a couple of days. High fever, bad headaches, runny noses, sore throats and tiredness will disappear quickly. Service charge is 120 yuan per hour. House call is available too! Please call 65386113 or 13001104006 http://www.natural-clinic.net or email jianjunq@a-1.net.cn

Jianwai SOHO: Center of Metropolitan Life
Developed by SOHO China Ltd. and designed by Japanese architect
Riken Yamamoto, it is located in Chang'An Street, right opposite China World Trade Center. Featuring SOHO concept (Small Office Home Office), the complex contains SOHO apartments, SOHO offices, First Avenue Towers (2 office buildings), 300 stores and 16 pedestrian shopping streets. It is where you can live and work, do some shopping and find lots of fun.
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We are expanding! International Publisher with China operations in Beijing and Shanghai is looking for expatriates currently based in cities around China. Ideal candidate would be expatriate spouse, minimum contract 1 year. This is a great opportunity while you stay in China. Contact chinapublishing@yahoo.com with an introduction of yourself.

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Fully equipped 2-bedroom apartment for rent, 105sqm, located on Chaoyang Road, 3km east of Jingguang Center/China World Tower, Price RMB4000, contact 13601034720 for details.

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

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Start your diving education right here in Beijing.
SinoScuba offers PADI Open Water and advanced scuba courses from the world's most recognized scuba education organization. All courses and programs conducted in English by an expatriate instructor. Kids as young as 8 can get take the plunge with the Seal Team program! Scuba offers a confidence building, non-competitive experience that's both fun and safe. E-mail steven@sinoscuba.com or call 13693028913.

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

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

Beijing Squash Ladder - Get into shape, meet new squash enthusiasts and join more than 50 players of all levels and clubs across town. For details and sign-up, mailto: franco.amadei@fiatgroup.com.cn. For individual lessons, mailto:jf2208@yahoo.com

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

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

Beijing International Christian Fellowship
Join us Sunday mornings at 9 or 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. We offer Children's, Teen, and Adult classes during both services. People from 60+ countries. Translation from English into four other languages. True unity in the midst of cultural diversity.
Email information@bicf.org or visit www.bicf.org for more info.

Black Jack Garden's weekly Metal Night kicks off every Wednesday from 9 pm-12 am, featuring the head-splitting fader skills of DJ Chinabuzz and
special guests. For more info.:tvg@thevillagegrouch.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 heidi@95777.com or 13001039563

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

China ClubFootball is building new men's and women's amateur football
teams of all levels to play regular amateur football! New and experienced players all welcome to come along - sessions at various venues available. E-mail play@wanguoqunxing or call 6417 0495 for details. Existing teams can also register now to join the ClubFootball Amateur League which begins in April. See www.clubfootball.com.cn for league information and photo galleries

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

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

Beijing Ultimate Frisbee - Pick Up Games Every Sunday, venues and times vary. Newcomers and all skill levels welcome. For details, times and directions: www.beijing-ultimate.rocks.it

Pure Transparency World: Two Girls
Z&A Space Gallery 64711700, April 19 - May 11 (closed on Monday)

Modern Folk
One world Art Center 84485755, April 25 - May 14

Second Exhibition of China's Leading Contemporary Artists
Schoeni Art Gallery 85802141, April 10 - May 8

Wang Shuguang: Apartment Block Life
CourtYard Gallery 65268882, until end May

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: 6800 5588 Fax: 6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
Garden Cafe Summer Asparagus
The arrival of spring allows us the bring you traditional culinary delights from the season's bounty. Chef presents Asparagus.
Lobby Lounge Mondays Non Alcoholic Cocktails
Our cocktail Barman know just how to blend these delicious drinks to perfection, these scrumptious combination, the best choice for the working week.

Hilton's Unlimited Dim Sum @ RMB 68+
Hilton's Sui Yuan introduces delightful Dim Sum by the culinary team headed by Chef Lam, Hock-Hin.
Served steamed or fried, these mouthwatering pouches are filled with perfectly seasoned beef, chicken or seafood, making these simply irresistible.
Choose as many items from the specially offered Dim Sum lunch menu at RMB68+ only from Monday to Friday. And with the added selection of several main dishes, our Weekend Family Treat is a great value at only RMB 78+.
Our chefs and service team are ready to welcome guests with a real appetite as well as those who prefer something light.
For reservations, please call 6466 2288 extension 7416.

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Public spaces such as theatres have been temporarily closed. Please check back next week for any changes.

Public spaces such as movie theatres have been temporarily closed. Please check back next week for any changes.

• The Big Easy is temporarily shuttering until May 8.
• Schillers 1 is closed, but Schillers 2 remains open.
• Yan Club is closed for two weeks.
• The Club is closed for two weeks and we'll know after that what types of plans Henry has.
• Club Cove is closed until they provide further notice.
• Latinos is closed for two weeks, reopening on May 6.
• Get Lucky Bar has cancelled all April performances but remains open during normal biz hours.
• CD Cafe has cancelled all April and May performances--they seem to be closed but will sometimes may open.

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Due to the May Holiday schedule changes and SARS, we suggest you call the program you are interested in before attend!

Monday, May 5, 2003
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Stay home and recuperate from the May 1 holiday because all the events and theatres for today have been cancelled.

Tuesday, May 6, 2003
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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 vocation and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at +86 10 6561 0277 or email at: xiaohui_lee@sina.com or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (provisional), Mr. Serge Dumont.

Wednesday, May 7, 2003
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Learn to know Beijing's old Observatory
Beijing Ancient Observatory, 65242202

Metal Night
Black Jack Garden 64174628, 9 PM

Catch international sports - and not just football - live and recorded.
See www.clubfootball.com.cn or call 6415 0495 for details and location.

Thursday, May 8, 2003
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Jazz, ambient, old school house and funk
Neo Lounge 64161077, 9 PM

Friday, May 9, 2003
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Rock Tunes
Get Lucky 64299109, 9 PM

World Classical DJ
Club Banana Beijing 65263939, 9 PM

Saturday , May 10, 2003
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Music and Arts
The Loft 65017501, 9 PM

Shadow Puppeteer Performance and Tour
Guangji Temple, more info beijing@chinesecultureclub.org

Sunday , May 11, 2003
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Talk/Tour: Antique Furniture
Meet at Starbucks, China World Building I. More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org

Belgian Beers and great pizzas
Hidden Tree 65093642, 7 PM

Clicquot Connection BJ at Emergency Room
Check out www.yphh.com for more details and reservations. May 21

Illustrated Talk: The Truth on Chiang Kai-shek(the statesman and military leader of the Kuomingtang -Chinese Nationalist Party) May 18
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org

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