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Issue 11| June 16, 2003
"Xianzai" Means NOW in Chinese! Xianzai Guangdong Email Newsletter
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Relocations
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Classifieds
Services
Community Announcements
Health & Fitness
Biz Exhibitions &
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Dining Out
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Weekly Calendar
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Hotel
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Enjoy warmth and harmony in Tianlun Dynasty in Beijing
Located in Beijing's business hub of Wangfujing Avenue, Tianlun Dynasty hotel is a five-star joint-venture hotel with the largest lobby in the Asia-Pacific area. 30 minutes by car from Beijing International Airport and walk distance to famous sightseeing sports.Hotel owns 408 distinguished guestrooms with free access of Broad band service. A various of restaurants providing delicious oriental and western cuisines. Please call 010-65138888 ext.8190 / 8191 or E-mail to tianlun@tianlunhotel.com or visit http://www.tianlunhotel.com

Getaway Package of Gloria Holiday Villas Qinhuangdao
RMB360 per room/night
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* Accommodation for seaview standard room
* Local city tax
* Chinese breakfast (max.2)
Add: Shanhaigua Economic Technological Development Zone Huan Hai Road
Tel: 0335-5081688/5081666-7801
E-mail:prmgloriaqhd@163.net website:http://www.gloriahotels.com

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Relocations

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Telephone: (86 20) 8730 6001 Fax: (86 20) 8730 6005

 
Health and
Fitness

Shenzhen
Zhonghang Health Club is offering free membership this summer.
Diwang Bldg., Shennan Rd. Central, Luohu District, Shenzhen Tel: (755) 82460961

Swedish Massage
Too tired to go to a massage clinic? Home service massage is now available in Shenzhen. A licensed physiotherapist offers Swedish massage in the comfort and privacy of your home. Call Chin for appointment at telephone no.: 135 44098042, or email at chin_e@eudoramail.com

Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons every Monday and WEdnesday
Fee of RMB 250 (members) and RMB 400 (non-members) for eight classes. Venue at the Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at 020 8350 7777 ext 389.

 
Property and
Real Estate

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Jobs

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.

Shenzhen
Restaurant Manager
Want to be part of a new and exciting concept? A soon to be opened high end bar and restaurant in Shenzhen is looking for a Restaurant Manager, preferably with experience, and can speak Mandarin/Cantonese and English. Please send resume to tabu@shenzhenparty.com

Chef
We are looking for an experienced chef, preferably with western restaurant or hotel experience. Please send your queries to tabu@shenzhenparty.com

DJ
Have you got latin groove in you? We are looking for an experienced DJ who has the passion for latino music, if you are interested, please send your queries to tabu@shenzhenparty.com

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Classifieds

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Services

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Shenzhen Tel: +86-755 8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698
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Jointek Wine Shop. Guangzhou's finest Wine Store
475 Huang Shi Dong Lu, Guangzhou. Tel: 87696288

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Community
Announcements

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

Shenzhen
Toastmaster's Club (Shenzhen)
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514 for details.

Looking for unique home decor?
50% discount on selected items at Arts & Living. Located at G22 Dong Hai Fang, East Pacific Garden Phase II, Xiangxuan Rd., Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 83133450

Home service Mandarin lessons in Shenzhen
Contact Ms. Teresa Chu at 135 30107220, or email her at teresachu2001@yahoo.com

ShenzhenParty.com knows how to party!
Check their website for details of their upcoming party. Email at info@shenzhenparty.com.

Guangzhou
DIY Cooking Lesson
With Chef Andrew Mok, specialist in French and Italian cuisines. Non-members (RMB 900), Members (RMB 750). Contact Sam Xu or Kelly Ho at (020) 8130 0638 or email thesuper@163.net.

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

Shenzhen
Indian Artifacts Sale
Ethnique studio in Shenzhen has various indian artifacts, ensemble and jewelries on display from May 12 to June 21. The showroom is located at 41 Jingshan Villas, Shekou, Shenzhen. Contact: ethnique_india@yahoo.com or call : (755) 26674700

"No Sars" poster exhibition showing at Guan Shanyue Art Museum until end of June.
Museum is located at 6026 Hongli Rd., Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel :(755) 83063086

Shenzhen China Int'l Central Air Conditioner & Curtain Wall Construction Fair, June 20-22
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 25191690

Guangzhou
Treasures of Qin and Han Dynasty
About a 1,000 items of art, relics and sculptures, including pieces from the Terracotta Army, on display at the Mausoleum of Nan Yue King, Guangzhou. Call : (020) 86660885

Exhibition of Prints by Foreign Artists
On display at Hall 12, Guangdong Museum of Art. For more details, please call: (020) 87351468

 
Dining
Out

Shenzhen
Starbucks Coffee opens a new outlet at Shop 1, Carrianna Friendship Square, Ren Min Lu, Luohu District, Shenzhen, Tel: (755) 25182535. Shop is open from 7:45 am till 1130 pm Mondays to Fridays and from 9am till midnight on Weekends.
Buy 1 Get 1 free coupons are available at their Citic Plaza outlet.

Buick George
Reliable western food. Good steaks. They have a few branches in Shenzhen. This one is located along Shennan Rd. corner XiangMei Rd., Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 82265595

Guangzhou
Gail's Place
Offers American food. Located at 96 Heng Feng Lu, Guangzhou. For details, call: (020) 83592080,83593878

Express Cafe
All month red wine promotion. The Cafe is located at the 5th Floor, Guangzhou Painting Academy, #3 Zhong Shan San Lu, Guangzhou. Tel:(020) 83856765

Huizhou
Marina Cafe
Every 4th Buffet Dinner is free. Promo till June 30. Marina Cafe is located at the Holiday Inn Daya Bay, #1 Anhui Blvd., Daya Bay, Huizhou. Tel:(752) 5551188

 
Nightlife

Shenzhen
Sao Paolo Bar
Performances every night. Located at Zhongshen Garden, Caitian Rd. South, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 82996000

Casablanca
Good food. They have theme events every now and then. Located at the GF Yin Bun Bldg. Taizi Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel:(755)26676968

Huizhou
Circle Bar
Buy 1 get 1 Happy Hour promo from 4-8pm. Also free flow of Carlsberg draught all night at RMB98 per person. Located at the Holiday Inn Daya Bay, #1 Anhui Blvd., Daya Bay, Huizhou. Tel:(752) 5551188

Sunrise Cafe
The local hash chapel, they roast their own coffee. Located 4 Ligang Group Jin Dang Rd., Daya Bay. For details, call Andrew at 131 26367370.

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Weekly
Calendar

Monday, June 16, 2003
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Social Tennis for Single Matches
At 8pm sharp. Snacks and refreshments provided. RMB 40 per person. 5-11pm, Venue at Topspin Tennis Club, 3/F, 163 Tian He Bei Lu, Guangzhou. Call: (139 0221 8778 for English, 8755 6236 for Chinese)

Thursday, June 17, 2003
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Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB 200 (members) and RMB 320 (non-members) for eight lessons. Venue will be at the Lugu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 8350 7777 ext 389.

Wednesday, June 18, 2003
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Shenzhen
Touch Rugby in Shekou
Meet at the Soccer field across Casablanca Restaurant (around 7:30pm) near Park N hop, in Shekou, Shenzhen.

Guangzhou
Scrabble Games
Test your vocabulary and improve your english, plus get to socialize. Chinese and expats all welcome. For more information, email Lawrie_walton@yahoo.com.

Golf Night
Organised by the American Chamber of Commerce and the Luhu Driving Range. Professional instruction included. Callthe American Chamber of Commerce at (020) 83351476.

Thursday, June 19, 2003
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Guangzhou
Beach Party at the Big Boss Club
Everyone is encouraged to come in swimming costume. Big Boss Club, Guangzhou. Tel : (020) 83862888

Friday, June 20, 2003
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Guangzhou
LIve Show by Jazz Dynasty
Blue Note Bar, 10pm-1am. Located at Guangzhou, Tel: (020) 83593384

Cheese and Jazz Night
La Seine features french buffet and jazz music. La Seine is located at GF Xing Hui Concert Hall, 33 Qing Bo Lu, Er Sha Island, Guangzhou. Tel:(020) 87352738

1920s Cafe Caribbean Night (Guangzhou)
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit, Live music and beach food, 8pm-10.30pm, 183 Yan jiang Lu, Guangzhou. Call (020) 83336156

Saturday, June 21, 2003
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Shenzhen
Shekou Hash at 3:30 pm
Meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact : ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com

Huizhou
Aotou Hash at 3:30 pm.
Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.

Guangzhou
Solo Bar Live Show
Live music from various genres played by local bands. RMB 20 minimum charge. 8pm-3am. Solo Bar, Guangzhou, Tel: (020) 87695229

1920s Cafe Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit, Live music and beach food, 8pm-10.30pm, 183 Yan jiang Lu, Guangzhou. Call (020) 83336156

Sunday, June 22, 2003
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Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com

 
Upcoming
Events

Shenzhen
China (Shenzhen) Gifts Exhibition, July 3-6
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 83664069

Snake Pit's Independence Day Junk Party (Hongkong), July 5-7
HKD 350 per adult, includes boat trip, drinks on board, mediterranean bbq. Kids are free. For details, please call Tony Hatcher at 135 10001443.

 
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