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Issue 3.98| June 23, 2003
"Xianzai" Means NOW in Chinese! Xianzai Beijing Email Newsletter
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Hertz Summer Holiday Drive Deals
Valid for travel till 30 September 2003.
Australia Get One Day Free when you rent for minimum of 6 days. Quote PC# 939934 during reservation.
New Zealand Get One Day Free when you rent for minimum of 6 days. Quote PC# 939912 during reservation.
Europe Enjoy savings worth EURO 20 when you rent minimum 5 days in UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Spain. Quote PC#208891 during reservation.
Canada Enjoy 15% Off Affordable Rates when you rent minimum 5 days. Quote PC#939481 during reservation.
USA Get USD30 Off when you rent minimum 5 days for selected car groups. Quote PC#208891 during reservation.
Asia Offers are available for Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, India and China. Only available via Hertz toll free 800 810 8883, or click here for information on booking.

 
China
News

SinoLinx.com China NewsThe Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

 
Funny Pics
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Travel
Information

Singapore Airlines' fabulous offer, from RMB 2850.
50% off these prices for the first 15,000 bookings worldwide.
Singapore 2850 Phuket 4500 Bangkok 4500
Bali 4500 Langkawi 4500 Australia* 6500
* Including Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
** All fares above are in RMB.
All Offers include Return Air Tickets from Beijing, 2 Nights Hotel Stay in Singapore, Airport Transfers, SIA Hop-on Bus Rides and Admission to a key Tourist Attraction. There's no better time to experience Singapore Airlines than with these fabulous offers. Offer ends 8 July 2003. Call your Singapore Airlines office or travel agent today!
For more details, please click here or call Singapore Airlines Beijing Office at 010-65052233.

2 Great Reasons To Fly Home This Summer
How's this for 2 great reasons to fly Northwest Airlines World Business Class? For starters, round trip transpacific flights in World Business Class to the United States now cost only RMB15,715 - that's a savings of 50%! In World Business Class you can sit back and enjoy seats with 150 degree recline, first-class cuisine and a fabulous digital entertainment system. But that's just the start. As well as these amazing fares, for a limited time you will also get Double WorldPerks® Miles - that's enough miles to redeem for a free trip anywhere in Asia! Registration for the Double Miles offer is required prior to travel. To register and for full details, click here or call your Northwest Reservations Office at (10) 6505 3505. But be quick! You must book your flight and register for the offer by July 15, 2003, and depart for travel before July 31, 2003. Passenger facility charges and tax liability are the responsibility of the user. Terms and Conditions apply. Due to aircraft configuration, travel between Beijing and Tokyo will be in Economy Class
Destinations Fares (RMB):
Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle 15,715
Other U.S. West Coast cities 18,075
All U.S. East Coast cities 20,140

Great offer at United through Shangri-La Hotels and Kempinski Hotel
Spend RMB1000 or more on one guest check on rooms or dining during the months of June and July at any Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing (China World Hotel/Kerry Center Hotel/Shangri-La Hotel/Traders Hotel) or Shanghai (Pudong Shangri-La), or Kempinski Hotel at Beijing Lufthansa Center (July only) and purchase a specially-priced United Airlines ticket at the following rates:
Roundtrip Beijing-Tokyo: RMB1,588
Roundtrip Beijing/Shanghai-U.S. West Coast cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Hawaii): RMB2,888
Roundtrip Beijing/Shanghai-U.S. East Coast cities (cities not included in West Coast cities): RMB3,888
Seats are limited and restrictions apply. Offer valid for residents of China and guests with PRC Foreigner Residence Permit only. Patrons must present official Shangri-La or Kempinski receipt(s) to United Airlines Ticketing Offices in order to purchase tickets at these special prices. Up to 3 tickets can be purchased on one receipt and all 3 tickets are applicable to the individual whose name is printed on the official Shangri-La or Kempinski receipt and 2 of his/her immediate family members. Official identification is required. All travel must be completed by August 15, 2003. Prices do not include taxes. For more information call United Airlines Beijing: (010) 6463-1111 Shanghai: (021) 6279-8009.

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Hotel
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Relocations

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)

 
Health and
Fitness

SARS Note: Many health clubs opened this past weekend! check with your own health club to see their open hours, as some have shifted.

Listen to Your Heart!
Summer Preventative Heart Screening
Did you know that most heart conditions are manageable and even preventable if we take the necessary preventative measures - such as having a balanced diet, regular exercise and most importantly, yearly screenings to detect potential problems.
Available only from June to August at this special promotional cost of USD199 (a value of USD315)! The heart screening includes the tests necessary to screen for abnormalities that would detect possible complications.
Don't put off making an appointment today! Call 6433 3960 x 371 or by e-mail at yzhang@bjunited.com.cn to schedule your one-hour screening.
Website: www.beijingunited.com

Pain Combating Capsule (PCC) is a pure herbal Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is excellent for many painful diseases such as cervical spondylopathy, periarthritis of the shoulder, prolapsed lumber intervertibral disc, lumbago and backache, headache, sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemic necrosis of femoral head, osteoarthritis, hyperosteogeny, traumatic injury (fracture and soft tissue injury), dysmenorrhea, and even cancer pain. PCC can help cure pain in a very short time. Dr.Qu 65386113 or 13001104006.
http://www.natural-clinic.net or email:jianjunq@a-1.net.cn

 
Property and
Real Estate

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Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada

Job Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing, Management Section
*Position: Management Assistant (Finance) - Open only to qualified expatriates
*Main purpose of job: To perform general administrative duties including accounts work, maintaining records, dealing with routine correspondence and handling general enquiries.
*Duties include:
- To check and authorise invoices, travel and medical claims etc.;
- Maintaining records for office equipment and arranging maintenance and replacements where necessary;
- Maintaining local budget expenditure records;
- Drafting communications;
- Answering queries;
- Providing cover and support for the Deputy Management Officer;
- Arranging compilation and despatch of various Management Reports;
- Administration of Flexible Travel Package
- To Assist Deputy Management Officer with Language Examinations
- Maintaining Management records on Excel;
*Requirements:
- Experience with computers (Windows NT) and must be comfortable with spreadsheets
- Good knowledge of accounting procedures
- High level of numerical ability
- Good verbal and written English
- Current 'Z' visa is essential and applicant must confirm length of validity of visa in application
*Starting salary: RMB 12,579.00 net per month.
Deadline for receipt of application is 30 June 2003.
Please send CV and covering letter to:
The Personnel Officer
The British Embassy
11 Guanghua Lu
Beijing 100600
Fax: 6532 7989
E-mail: Jobapplications.beijing@fco.gov.uk

Job Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing
*Position: Energy and Environment Assistant Programme Manager
(open to Chinese Nationals)
*Main duties and Responsibilities:
- To monitor progress of existing projects by maintaining regular contact with project implementers, ensure all reports are submitted on time and inform line manager of emerging issues;
- To assist in developing new projects by undertaking relevant research and providing timely information on relevant issues and on changes in Chinese policy;
- To assist with translation/proofreading of presentations, speeches and media articles, and provide informal interpretation for line manager as required;
- To provide administrative support to embassy-funded environment projects, including filing, financial record-keeping;
- To provide practical support to environment-related visits by ministers and senior officials;
- To represent the embassy at project events (including occasional travel outside Beijing) either alone or with others;
*Ideal requirements
- Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese
- Understanding of the environment impacts of China's policies in at least three of the following sectors: energy, power sector, transport, forestry, biosafety, and nature conservation.
- Competent use of Word, Excel and Powerpoint and internet.
- Experience of project implementation, record-keeping, filing and administration
The position will be on 1 year contract.
Starting salary: RMB 9,702.00 per month gross
Deadline for receipt of applications is 04 July 2003.
Please send CV and covering letter to :
The Personnel Officer
The British Embassy
11 Guanghua Lu
Beijing 100600
Fax: 6532 7989
E-mail: Jobapplications.beijing@fco.gov.uk

The Embassy of Australia is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Research and Visits Assistant - Australian Embassy Research and Visit Unit. Job description and selection criteria for the position are available from Li Shulan, Human Resources Assistant, Australian Embassy by phone on 6532 2331 ext.396 or email:hr.beijing@dfat.gov.au Applications close on 27 June 2003.

Seeking English Native Speakers as Property Officer in a global Real Estate & Property Management Company. Fluent in oral Chinese, basic reading skill preferred, excellent communication skill, basic marketing skills preferred. If interested, please fax resume to 65057033 or Email: joy.yin@ap.joneslanglasalle.com
Website: www.asiapacific.joneslanglasalle.com

Berlitz is looking for English instructors. Needs to be native English speaker, degree holder, and interested in teaching. Both full time and part time positions available. Training provided.
For application: Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn Fax: 6593 0479

Looking for work? Why not hire yourself. We are looking for qualified franchisees to open their own Subway Sandwich Restaurant. We have several great locations available. Low investment. Fun Business. For more information, call (010) 6477 5261 in Beijing or e-mail at pmc@public.bta.net.cn

Part-time Business Manager Needed
Rapidly growing start-up in Beijing, exporting antique Chinese furniture, seeks part-time business manager to handle budgeting, forecasting, financial advising, structuring/negotiating contracts, accounting etc. Bachelor's degree or above, major in Finance/Accounting or related. Experience in logistics and an appreciation of Chinese culture a plus. Local candidates preferred. Principals only. Please send English cover letter/resume to: resume@antique-chinese-furniture.com

Media Internship Available in Beijing or Shanghai
Interested in working in a high-stress deadline-mandatory writing environment? The position isn't for everybody, but if you have the desire to excel in a media environment, this internship may be for you. You must be at least 22 yrs old, a native English speaker, able to speak and read intermediate Chinese, and have a proven record and ambition for working in media or journalism. Please send emails with resume and copies of writing (links to web-based writing acceptable) in MS Word format ONLY to internship@sinolinx.com. Position closes on July 7 and internship will begin at end of July or beginning of August. Small living stipend provided; internship period lasts for 4 months, with possibility of being hired fulltime afterwards.

An English major, young lady, more that 5 years experiences of being executive assistant for expats in large foreign companies, interested in position like PA/assistant to Executives, Presidents, GMs. Contacting Julia at yqgao0533@sina.com

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Classifieds

Foreign female roommate wanted to share a nice 109sqm apartment in Concordia Plaza which is in the Kempinski area of Beijing, close to the new Embassy area. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 24 hours hot water, elevator, HBO channel, central aircon, nice balcony for barbecues, and great security. USD500/month. Contact Ms. Liu at 13901182547 or mailto: newliujie@yahoo.com.cn

2nd Hand Sofa-bed Wanted!
I want to buy a 2nd hand sofa-bed, please email me at letssmile2003@yahoo.com Thanks!

Third Partner Needed for a Major ESL College Network
After several months of planning, we are ready for the third partner; we are ...
....the most experienced foreign executive team in China, we have taught 1000's of students oral English and sent 1000's overseas to study in colleges; we have our courses and the foreign teachers for Beijing and to franchise in other cities....
...a major Chinese Publishing Group -over 60 years old and well respected with all necessary licenses and several campuses in Beijing...
you are....
our third and equal partner to supply our launch capital of Y 500,000 to Y1M. This new company will be taken public in the US and China within three years. Principals have taken two others to NASDAQ. Negotiations will be carried out in English however your reputation must be such as to be acceptable to our Chinese Joint Venture Partner whose own is impeccable.
Initial contact by email only -you will be required to reveal who you are - no agents, we will only deal with principals. Contact Dr. James at ceoiice@aol.com

University Overseas without TOEFL or IELTS English Exams
A Diploma in Hotel Management at one of Switzerland's major Universities; come back and work or go on and do a full degree in the US or UK. IICE is the only group in China able to make this offer for students who need extra time on their English; particularly their spoken English.
IICE is fully qualified to deliver the ESL exam and program for the University and Immigration visas, here in Beijing. It is designed for students who need a year speaking English overseas to reach TOEFL and IELTS standards while still studying in a University -- this is not a Foundation course. It includes work experience where students are paid $ US 1600 a month while working in top hotels.
The next course leaves Beijing in August and will graduate in July 2004 -there are only 35 berths.
You must be over 18 and in Year 12 or have finished it.
Send email with your telephone number to be contacted by an IICE counselor in either English or Mandarin.
Dr. James Montgomery Ed. D.
International Institutes for Continuing Education, Inc. of Beijing & Florida. Contact CEOIICE@yahoo.com

Looking for Cool Single Men and Women Around China?
Lonely sitting in your flat? Looking for Love? Want to meet great Chinese and foreign singles living in China? Want romance, love, or friendship? Come to BuzzSquare.com to connect! Your free membership allows you to even upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com

 
Services

expatcar: The #1 solution for enjoyable driving in China
We specialize in resolving automotive problems for foreigners living in China. We provide English speaking service for: New car sales, used car sales, leasing options, car service, vehicle pick up and delivery service, 24-hour road side assistance, documentation service (Registration, tax, insurance etc.). Get more information at www.expatcar.com
Contact: Liu Zhao at 81523060 or information@expatcar.com

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 details about our great services, Email: services@car-solution.com (the simple way to sell your car!)

NICS Is Your Beijing Computer Support Partner!
NICS provides Secure E-mail, Website and Server hosting, Structured Cabling, Network Implementation and Support Solutions. NICS is an IT Labour Outsourcing and Project Management firm. For further details call, Shanghai (021) 6213-1709, Beijing (010) 6568-0876 or e-mail support@nics.com.cn or http://www.nics.com.cn

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 25371788, Fax: +852 25372877
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

Try Scuba right here in Beijing!
SinoScuba offers diving experiences at the Blue Zoo aquarium for ages 10 and over. Also available are PADI Open Water and advanced scuba classes from the world's most recognized scuba education organization. All courses and programs conducted in English by an expatriate instructor.
E-mail steven@sinoscuba.com or call 136 9302 8913.

Learn First Aid with Emergency First Responder Accidents and illnesses happen every day. With Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (first aid) course skills, you can render important care to those in need.
Courses begin in June and run over two nights or one weekend day. Satisfies many corporate insurance/CPR-First Aid requirements. For more information, please call 13693028913 or e-mail steven@sinoscuba.com

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It's used by embassies, multinational companies, individuals, and other websites and provides a seamless way to organize and respond to your clients, colleagues, and users. For more information visit http://www.xianzai.com/mlm.htm

 
Community
Announcements

A Call For Beijing Residents--Both Locals and Expats
We are seeking willing Beijing residents (both native and foreign) to participate in an independent documentary series exploring people's lives in Beijing. The aim of the documentary is to show people of other cities in China, and around the world, a collection of real, documented stories portraying Beijing and the variety of people living in the city, while focusing on the changes in their life over the period of a year. We have had strong interest from the Europeans and North Americans, but have had few contact with expats from other continents, or native and returned Chinese, and are particularly interested in meeting with some. If you are interested in taking part, and would like further information, or have questions about the project, please contact Mark Talacko at xptv1@yahoo.com or call 13911615013.

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

Beijing International Christian Fellowship
BICF Sunday Services are moving back to the 21st Century Theater. Beginning Sunday, June 22nd we will have one service at 10:30am. Continue to visit www.bicf.org for other information and events.

Wednesday, June 25 - YPHH Happy Hour at Club FM, 6:30pm
As opposed to what was announced earlier, the biggest Happy Networking Event of the month will be hosted by Club FM.
Club FM has great deals on food & drinks and the Lucky Draw sees prizes by Evolution Fitness, Links Relocations and Crane Coffee. Also Club FM will offer you some great Prizes!!! Bring your name cards for the Happy Networking. For more information and details on location, please go to http://www.yphh.com

The University of Washington Alumni Association, Beijing Chapter. For information, please contact Sucheng Harris-Simpson at sucheng.harris-simpson@corphq.utc.com or Perri Dong at perridong@yahoo.com

If you want to drink, that's your business, if you want to quit, that's our business. Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline:13911389075 or contact the following email address: Beijingfellows@yahoo.com or go to www.aashanghai.com for more information.

Free Salsa Lessons! The Latinos team are giving free Salsa dance lessons (from 8-9pm) followed by Latin parties with DJ Coco Loco: Thursdays at CD Cafe (Dong San Huan – 600m North of Chang Hong Qiao) and Saturdays at Deep (Gong Ti Nan Lu – 100m East of Worker’s Stadium South Gate). Email info@latinoschina.com for more information.

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 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

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

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

Summer football!
Get out in the fresh air and stay fit in the summer with ClubFootball's
summer football activities! 5,7 and 11-a-side football for men, women and children. From informal get-togethers to competitive matches. Everyone welcome. Mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 6417 0495 for details.See www.clubfootball.com.cn for more info and photos.

Women's football
The ClubFootball Ladies football group is looking for new players! We play (just for fun!) every weekend - new players of all abilities are always welcome to come along. Please mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 6417 0495 for details. See www.clubfootball.com.cn for photos of matches involving the ClubFootball Ladies.

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.

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

Chinese Masters: Qi Baishi, Zhang Daqian
Wan Fung Art Gallery 65233320, June 15 - 30

Tan Ping's New Prints Exhibition
Red Gate Gallery 65251005, until June 25

Xiao Hong: Inner Mongolian
Qin Gallery 87790461, June 12 - 30

Prayer Beads and Brush Strokes
Beijing Tokyo Art Projects 84753245, until June 30

 
Dining
Out

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: 6800 5588 Fax: 6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
The Jade Garden Cantonese Restaurant
Tired of no choices? Then why not try the Jade Garden Chinese cuisine. With a 50% discount for food on offer to our customers it's a great place for a special treat.
Chef Pan has created a wonderful menu selection of choices.
For reservations call: 68005588-8620
Open Lunch and Dinner: 11:30 - 14:30 17:30 - 22:30

An outdoor alternative at the Sino-Swiss Hotel
Should you feel like dining under the free sky in a romantic atmosphere, why don't you pay us a visit. Our terrace restaurant is now open and offers a wide arrow of dishes ( Western, Chinese, Japanese ) as well as great Barbecue every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.
Barbecue Price: RMB 165+15% per person (Kids under 7 years old are free and between 7-14 years old will be charged as half price) For more information or reservation, please call 6456 5588 ext. 1409 or click here

Capital Hotel Outer Garden Restaurant Opens on June 14, 2003
An open-air restaurant in the landscaped garden surrounded by green bamboo and flowers. Specializing in Beijing cuisine, the restaurant also serves other regional flavors, such as B.B.Q., green salad, seasonal and hot pot dishes at the price of RMB2 to RMB48 per dish.
Business Hours : 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Tel: 65129988 ext.3066 / 3240

China World Hotel Dining
Aria: Business Lunch Only RMB95 net per person
Select 3 courses from our menu inclusive of soft drink, beer or a glass of our house wine, coffee or tea
Monday to Friday 12 noon to 2pm
Henry.J.Beans: Al Fresco Dining
Enjoy 50% discount on your total bill if you dine between 5pm to 7pm daily.
(Valid from June 1st to June 30th, 2003)
Tel: 6505 2266

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Wine
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Theatre & Performaces

June 27th and 28th at CD Cafe, New Seed Theatre will premiere "Suburban Motel" by George F. Walker, one of Canada's most acclaimed and controversial authors. By turns hilarious, heartbreaking, and shocking, the play addresses and questions ideas of morality, security and love. For information tickets reservation pls call 6284 1081 or 1352 065 5442 or e-mail newseedtheatre@yahoo.com

American Movie: Lord of the Rings II

Capital Cinema 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema 64042159

 
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Monday, June 23, 2003
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Cool Music and Italian Food
Cappuccino 64177034, 3 PM

Tuesday, June 24, 2003
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Art Appreciation & Basic Knowledge Lesson
Chang'an Club, B3, 5:30-7pm, Y30 (Y50 guests)
Make reservations in advance by calling 6522-9988, ext. 6600/6666.

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, June 25, 2003
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YPHH Happy Hour at Club FM, 6:30pm
As opposed to what was announced earlier, the biggest Happy Networking Event of the month will be hosted by Club FM.
Club FM has great deals on food & drinks and the Lucky Draw sees prizes by Evolution Fitness, Links Relocations and Crane Coffee. Also Club FM will offer you some great Prizes!!! Bring your name cards for the Happy Networking. For more information and details on location, please go to http://www.yphh.com

Thursday, June 26, 2003
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Ear to the Ground
Yan Club 84573506, 9 PM

Free Salsa Lessons
CD Cafe, 8 PM

Friday,June 27, 2003
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New Seed Theatre will premiere "Suburban Motel" by George F. Walker, one of Canada's most acclaimed and controversial authors. By turns hilarious, heartbreaking, and shocking, the play addresses and questions ideas of morality, security and love.
CD Cafe, For information tickets reservation pls call 6284 1081 or 1352 065 5442 or e-mail newseedtheatre@yahoo.com

Movie: Xizao (Shower)
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Saturday , June 28, 2003
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Free Salsa Lessons
Club Deep 65046967, 8 PM

Movie: Xizao (Shower)
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

"Suburban Motel" by George F. Walker,
CD Cafe, For information tickets reservation pls call 6284 1081 or 1352 065 5442 or e-mail newseedtheatre@yahoo.com

Lecture: China's Social Structure
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

Sunday , June 29, 2003
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Lecture and Hands-on: Massage and acupressure therapies
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

Great Beethoven: Chapter 8
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, 7 PM

 
Upcoming
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Wednesday, July 16 - Clicquot Connection, venue to be announced, 7:30-10:30pm
Drink Veuve Clicquot Champagne in a fabulous environment. Special offer is RMB 120 only for 2 glasses. the venue offers complimentary canapes. More info and reservations on http://www.yphh.com

 
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