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        Volume 12, issue 146 - October 13, 2008
       
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Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing Grand Opening
Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing opened its door in northeast of Chaoyang districted easy connected to CBD. The Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing features 540 upscale rooms and suites, 6 restaurants and bars, comprehensive space and services for small to large meetings and events. With its official opening, the hotel adds additional 4000 sqm function space to Beijing and creates the newest "Place to Meet" in the capital. Tel: (8610) 6429 8888; Fax: (8610) 6429 0888; E-mail: info@cpsunpalace.cn; Website: www.crowneplaza.com; Reservation toll-free Number(china): 400 88 40 888.

Special Offers from Grand Hyatt Beijing
Plan the perfect getaway for your family and yourself with Grand Hyatt Beijing's selection of room packages designed to meet all your needs on various different occasions. Whether you are looking for a retreat with your loved one or to put balance back into your life as you enjoy your favorite activities, the Family Package and the Balance Package will make your trip a unique experience. To make a reservation, please call (8610) 8518 1234 or visit beijing.grand.hyatt.com.

Beijing Getaways
Where else can you mix a hint of the Forbidden with a hint of fun? History, shopping and high - tech? Nourish your body, mind and soul? Discover the best of all worlds in one world-class location - the new Hilton Beijing Wangfujing. Valid till the end of October. Starting from RMB1350. For a minimum two nights accommodation in a Deluxe room enjoy daily RMB200 dining voucher that can be used in any of our four innovative restaurants and bars. Tel: (8610) 5812 8888; Fax: (8610) 5812 8886; Website: www.wangfujing.hilton.com

Golden October Room Rate Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Golden Autumn Room rate promotion from 6-30 October 2008. A great price gets you a Deluxe Room with complimentary access to our swimming pool and fitness center, as well as complimentary broadband internet access. Price inclusive of one buffet breakfast: RMB 2180 net; Price not including breakfast: RMB2080 net. Hotel Kunlun is also offering a promotional price for an Executive Deluxe Room. Price inclusive of one executive buffet breakfast: RMB 2680 net. Reservations are required in advance and are subject to availability. For further information, please contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com

The Largest 5-star Beachfront Resort in China
Howard Johnson Resort Sanya Bay is the largest resort in China. 1160 sea view guest rooms and 38 luxuries villas provide you a new oasis; 2700-square-meter meeting space with contemporary meeting facilities ensure you an ideal communication venue; 3000-square-meter sea view lobby attracts you with the refreshing sea breeze; 4500-square-meter swimming pool sooths your body and soul; 140 MU tropical garden extends with the romance of the sea into the land. With its Asian influenced contemporary design and state of the art facilities, the hotel offers to the leisure traveler and meetings guest alike, the highest level of service. Tel: (86 898) 3888 8888; Email: reservations.resortsanya@hojochina.com

Raising the Bar on MICE in Beijing, with Unsurpassed Services from the Heart at JW Marriott Hotel Beijing
Beijing, the vibrant world-city, a multi-faceted destination, where you can convene in a over 1,800 square meters of flexible conference space and stay in 588 well designed guest rooms while enjoying the latest technology. Above all, we anticipate your every need and ensure your individual event's success. For more information: (8610) 5908 6688.

Early Booker
Book early and save money! Enjoy a discount off our best available rate. Reserve your stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. Reservation must be made at least 30 days prior to arrival and is subject to non-refundable prepayment. Confirmation of booking is subject to availability. For Reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5222. Email: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com

Enjoy Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai, Celebrate Your Success
The meeting and banquet facilities are well equipped to cater to your every need. MICE Package from CNY1,350+. This offer includes: Full day function room rental, Buffet breakfast at O' Cafe restaurant, Coffee/tea break with coffee, tea and cookies, Closing cocktail at TKNY bar with one glass of soft drink. Complimentary 1 night stay at Superior room. Full day meeting package at a minimum of 20 people. For reservation, please call (8621) 6295 1305; www.millenniumhongqiao.com

Weekend Package
Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park will offer a weekend special rate of RMB988 per room per night including complimentary 1 daily buffet breakfast; complimentary broadband and wireless internet access in-room as well as in public areas; use of gym, sauna and tennis court. Rate is subject to 15% surcharge, and only applicable to arrivals on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, valid from October 10th 2008 to December 15th 2008, subject to availability, terms & conditions apply. Please call: (8621) 5130 0000 for reservations.

Great Deal Promotions at Somerset Grand Fortune Garden, Beijing
Ideally located within the Third Embassy District and Lufthansa Business Area, close to international schools & clinics and You Yi Shopping City Beijing Lufthansa Center. The residence is ideal for executives and their families looking for a balanced and enriching lifestyle. Enjoy a full range of apartments from 1-bedroom suites to 3-bedroom suites with special rates starting from RMB850+15% per residence per night, effective from 11 October to 31 December 2008. Somerset Serviced Residence is managed by Ascott International. For details check at http://www.somerset.com/specials/cluster.html?did=9064 China Toll Free Number: 400 820 1028; Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com

The Scent of Success
Inspiration is in the details. Transformation is on the agenda at The Westin Beijing Financial Street where fresh thinking transcends the everyday. The 'Scent of Success' offer includes one night's stay in a Westin deluxe room, full buffet breakfast on us, full day meeting package including two tea breaks, lunch and welcome gathering, and two-way transportation courtesy of Westin from RMB1888 per person per night. Valid until 31 December 2008 and subject to a 15% service charge. To obtain offer please mention 'Scent of Success MICE Offer'. Terms and conditions apply. For more information please call (8610) 6606 8866.

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Travel Information

Chunyang Temple
Chunyang Temple is one of the two Taoism temples in Guangzhou. The temple was first built in Qing Dynasty, and occupies an area of 10,000 square kilometers. Only seven of the 11 buildings are left here today, including Linggong Palace and the grave of Li Mingche, who proposed to build the Chunyang Temple. Address: Shuzhu Gang, Wufeng Village, Xingang Xilu, Haizhu District, Guangzhou.

Zhong-Ying Street
Zhong refers to China, and Ying refers to the UK. Shenzhen is on one side of the street, and Hong Kong is on the other side - that's why the street got its name. Being a tax-free street, not only the gold jewelry and imported electric appliances, but food and daily necessities are cheaper than in other places. The landmark, built in Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, is situated in the center of the street, and is still the sign for "One Country, Two Systems" today. Address: Shatoujiao, Yantian District, Shenzhen.


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Dining Out

Shenzhen
The Terrace
Bar and Restaurant, outdoor seating available, live music, good Thai food. 2F, (on top of Starbucks) Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2682 9105

Gaucho Brazillian Barbecue
Good Brazillian grill. GF Taizi Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2667 6608

Trattoria Italiana Da Angelo
No. G12, Taizi Plaza, Taizi, Rd. Shekou Shenzhen (Across from Roma's) TEL (86755) 2682 5927

Q Cafe
1F, 999 Royal Suites and Towers, 1001 East Shennan Rd., Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2513 0999

Guangzhou
Toro Toro
Mediterranean food. 102 Tianshe Liu Lu. TEL (8620) 8371 0259

Little Italy
Huanshi Dong Rd. 17 Tian Sheng Rd. TEL (8620) 8350 0556

Karma at the Curry Pot
GF 132 Dong Feng Xi Rd. TEL (8620) 8136 0128

Relocations

Guangzhou Zhongyi Home Moving Company
Founded in 2000, Zhongyi specializes in individual and company relocation service to citizens in Guangzhou. Pipeline dredging, maintenance of air conditioning, property management services to schools, factories, and other organizations are also available. More than 40 vehicles and 80 well trained employees, we offer our customers with best service and reasonable charge. Address: 158 North of Tianhe, Guangzhou. TEL (8620) 8753 8411

Shenzhen Pengji Logistic Company
As a professional transport service provider, Pengji is focusing on business in Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong and Macao. Highway and railway freight, long-distance relocation, and large equipments relocation are all included in our service. Address: Sungang Building, North Baogang Road, Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 8242 2533. Email address: pengji8888@163.com

Property/Real Estate

Apartment In Oak Park For Rent
The Oak Park community was built in 2005 with beautiful surroundings and secure and peaceful environment. Inside the community there is a swimming pool, shops, and clubs; and outside there are markets, schools and hotels. The bus stop is quite near. The apartment has two bedrooms with good ventilation and lighting. Furnished with all new furniture and home appliances, it only needs RMB1600 for a month. Please call (86) 1343 3968 176 to get more information.

Two-bedroom Apartment For Rent
The apartment is near to the Children's Park, Luohu District, Shenzhen. With an area of 78 square meters, furnished with fine furniture, the rent for one month is RMB3000. There are several primary and middle schools nearby, and also some commercial banks, hospitals, and restaurants. Convenient traffic with subway station and bus stop not far. TEL (86) 1351 0776 321

Services

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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; Shenzhen Tel: +86-755 8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698; E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com, shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com

Guangzhou Tianbao Decoration & Design Company
Tianbao enjoys a good reputation in Guangzhou for its good design, masterly construction and consummate decoration service. We firmly believe that quality creates brand. Decoration and maintenance of houses, shops, factories, hotels and office buildings are available. Just a call at (8620) 8756 3775, we will make a difference for you.

Guangdong Kaiye Law Firm
Aiming to be a first class law firm in China, Kaiye was established by several senior attorneys. We strive to provide our clients with efficient, professional, and responsible service on real estate, finance, loan guarantee, intellectual property rights, foreign investment, M & A, asset restructuring, and other legal affairs. Address: Room 1910, Yinglong Mansion, 6025 Shennan Avenue, Futian District, Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 2396 6272

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Guangzhou
The 104th Session Chinese Import & Export Fair I
October 15-20. China Export Commodities Fair Pazhou Complex TEL (8620) 8913 1228

The 13th Jinhan Fair For Textiles, Garments & Fabrics
October 15-19. Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center TEL (8620) 3623 5686

Guangzhou Three-Year Exhibition: Farewell To Post-colonial
September 6-November 6. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8737 4468

Shenzhen
The 10th China Hi-tech Fair
October 12-17. Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center TEL (86755) 9600 0555

Pattern: 08' Exhibition of Contemporary Art
October 1-December 1. Shenzhen 1001 Art Gallery TEL (86) 1371 4999 715

Exhibition: Mark On The Paper
September 20-October 25. babu Gallery TEL (86755) 8609 5506

Exhibition: Mark On The Paper
September 20-October 25. babu Gallery TEL (86755) 8609 5506

Exhibition: Visual Polity - Another Wang Guangyi
September 1-October 15. He Xiangning Art Museum TEL (86755) 2660 4540

Wuhan Museum Culture Treasures Exhibition
August 12-November 9. Shenzhen Museum TEL (86755) 8210 1036

Weekly Calendar

Monday, October 13, 2008
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Spanish Art Exhibition: The Blacksmiths' Alchemy
Guangzhou Art Museum TEL (8620) 8365 9380

Photography Exhibition: Time - Element
Original Playground TEL (8620) 8754 0447

Jingyin - Zhang Peili Exhibition
Shenzhen OCT Modern Art Center Exhibition Hall TEL (86755) 2691 5100

Tang Ke's Exhibition: Fubi
J & Z Gallery TEL (86755) 8610 2503

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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Drama: Daren Wei Ai Kuangxiangqu
Ticket: RMB50-280. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Photography Exhibition: Time - Element
Original Playground TEL (8620) 8754 0447

Jingyin - Zhang Peili Exhibition
Shenzhen OCT Modern Art Center Exhibition Hall TEL (86755) 2691 5100

Tang Ke's Exhibition: Fubi
J & Z Gallery TEL (86755) 8610 2503

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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Hilary Hahn And Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Guangzhou Concert
Ticket: RMB100-680. 8pm-10pm. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall TEL (8620) 8776 8558

Drama: Daren Wei Ai Kuangxiangqu
Ticket: RMB50-280. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Drama: Journey To The East
Ticket: RMB50-280. 8pm. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Photography Exhibition: Time - Element
Original Playground TEL (8620) 8754 0447

Jingyin - Zhang Peili Exhibition
Shenzhen OCT Modern Art Center Exhibition Hall TEL (86755) 2691 5100

Tang Ke's Exhibition: Fubi
J & Z Gallery TEL (86755) 8610 2503

Thursday, October 16, 2008
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Drama: Daren Wei Ai Kuangxiangqu
Ticket: RMB50-280. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Drama: Journey To The East
Ticket: RMB50-280. 8pm. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Friday, October 17, 2008
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The Madchen Chor Hannover Concert
Ticket: RMB100-580. Starts at 8pm. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall TEL (8620) 8776 8558

Drama: Daren Wei Ai Kuangxiangqu
Ticket: RMB50-280. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Drama: Daren Wei Ai Kuangxiangqu
Ticket: RMB50-280. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Drama: Journey To The East
Ticket: RMB50-280. 8pm. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Italian Pianist Mattia Ometto Solo Concert
Ticket: RMB30-160. 8pm. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755) 8637 1698

Saturday, October 18, 2008
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Canglangxing: The Swamp's Guangzhou Concert
Ticket: RMB50, preselling for RMB30. 8:30pm. 191 Space TEL (8620) 8737 9375

Open Our Heart To Music: Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Music Season
Ticket: RMB60-180. Starts at 8pm. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall TEL (8620) 8776 8558

Drama: Daren Wei Ai Kuangxiangqu
Ticket: RMB50-280. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Drama: Journey To The East
Ticket: RMB50-280. 8pm. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Swiss Le Donne Virtuose String Quartet Concert
Ticket: RMB30-160. 8pm. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755) 8637 1698

2008 Shang Wenjie Shenzhen Concert
Ticket: RMB163-933. 8pm-10pm. Shenzhen Stadium TEL (86755) 8324 0336

Sunday, October 19, 2008
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Hannover Young Elite Musicians Concert
Ticket: RMB60-280. Starts at 8pm. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall TEL (8620) 8776 8558

Italian Pianist Mattia Ometto Solo Salon
Ticket: RMB80. Tianhe District Cultural Museum Small Theater TEL (8620) 3785 7338

Drama: Daren Wei Ai Kuangxiangqu
Ticket: RMB50-280. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Drama: Journey To The East
Ticket: RMB50-280. 8pm. Futian Cultural Center TEL (86755) 8383 7719

Hongkong Happenings
The Edge has a new face and is setting Hong Kong alight, becoming even more dynamic than before.
Happy Hour starts every night at 6pm till 9, where all drinks are half price! The Edge provides for every taste, Monday is Talent Scout, Tuesday is 'Wall Street' where there are drinks promotions all night, Wednesday boasts the top Latino night in town, Thursday and Friday is 'Live Wire' with bands playing a wide selection of your favourate covers and some original tracks as well!... Saturday is 'Honey' the HIP-HOP night that is on everyone's schedule, where the edge rocks till gone 6 in the morning, Full full information on the club and all these events just visit www.edgehk.com Tel 2523 6690, or email info@edgehk.com.
Community Announcements
Charity In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental organizations operating in China doing so much great work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup/ to get started with CharityInChina.org!

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Shenzhen
Wanted: Hug Volunteers
Shekou Women's Intl Club is in great need of volunteers who can cuddle, show love and care for the children of the orphanage that they have been supporting for years. Orphanage visit is scheduled every Tue and Wed afternoons and Friday mornings. For donation and other inquries, please contact Ms. Judene Irvine at sjirvine10@shekou.com.

SZ Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7-9pm. For the venue and other details, please visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org

SZ Mandarin Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706 or visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org

New Experience Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377 or visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org

New Expat in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you are looking to make new friends and people who know Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com for details.

Guangzhou
Kid's Club
Various activities for kids, RMB30 (half hour), membership required. Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm, Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (8620) 8551 3838 for more details.

Modern Dance Classes
At Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng Lu, Sha He Ding. Please contact Ms Huang at (8620) 8704 9512/8704 7009 for details.

Flower Art Lesson
Every Monday and Tuesday, RMB480 (members), RMB560 (non-members) per four classes. Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club. For details call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.

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