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Issue 117 | June 27, 2005

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The British School of Guangzhou- Opening Soon
The British School of Guangzhou will open soon, offering the English National Curriculum to students aged 2 to 11; focusing on high academic standards and levels of spoken and written English in classrooms. All teachers are British qualified with experience, and academic materials meet UK standards. The school is part of King's Group, and as such a wholly UK owned and managed institution. For more information contact (8620) 34305886, info@bsg.org.cn or www.bsg.org.cn


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Air China Launches Its Brand New First Class And Business Class Seats.
The new first class seats are designed with three selections of seat positions: standard, executive and rest, creating the optimal personal space. Greater comfort comes with the spacious luxury seats that allow you to relax as if you were in your own bedroom. The newly refurbished Air China flights will start flying directly between Beijing and New York in July 2005. Toll-free inquiry telephone: 800-982-8802. Website: http://www.airchina.com.cn/en/index.jsp

Dreaming of Flying Non-stop to Toronto?
Dream no more. Starting June 3, 2005, Air Canada will offer non-stop service between Beijing and Toronto, creating the first-ever direct link from mainland China to eastern Canada. With an elapsed time of about 13 hours, the new Beijing - Toronto service will give you maximum connecting options throughout the Americas. Besides, Air Canada flies non-stop daily from Beijing and Shanghai to Vancouver. For more information and reservation, please call your travel agent or contact Air Canada at (8610) 6468-2001, (8621) 6279-2999. www.aircanada.com

Go to the Hometown of The Generalissimo Ye
Meizhou in Shenzhen is the hometown of the famous Generalissimo Ye Jianying. It is also renowned as the "football town", "overseas Chinese town", and "town of culture". During the trip, you can visit the exhibition about the life of Gerneralissino Ye, the Weilong House (Fence Dragon House), which is renowned as the miracle of China Construction History, and you can have a cup of tea in the unique western deluxe tea garden resort in Yannanfei. 380rmb for all of these (half price for children). Shenzhen Century Mileage Travel Agency, address: Room1110-1112, 11F, Plaza Building, Bao'an Qiu District, Shenzhen, TEL (86755) 2787 1289



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Dining Out

Shenzhen
Cafe de Bremen
Western and chinese cuisine, 205 Zhenxin Rd., Futian District. TEL (86755) 8323 1339

Grill 56
Steak and great view. 56F, Hilton Panglin Hotel, 2002 Jiabin Rd., Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2518 5888 ext. 3914

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


Guangzhou
Banana Leaf
Southeast Asian cuisine, GF, Broadcasting and Television Hotel, 8 Luhu Rd. TEL (8620) 8359 1288

Le Restaurant Les Delices
Asian cuisine, 304-310, 3F Yian Plaza, 33 Jiansheliu Rd. TEL (8620) 8363 3594

Shami House Lebanese Cuisine
2F Zhao Qing Bldg., 304 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8355 3012

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Everything changes as time goes by. Only one thing remains constant: Our attentive associates providing you the warmest, personalized service in Yalong Bay. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our tropical paradise. Please contact our Reservation at 0898-88568888 for enquiries and bookings. Send email to reservation@syxmc.com or visit www.marriott.com/SYXMC. For more info please click here.

Incredible Summer Holiday
Rates starting from Superior Golfview Room at USD 142/room/night. Stay longer this Summer Holiday at Sheraton Sanya Resort with our "Incredible Summer Holiday Package". Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com or click here or phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or email: sanya.res@sheraton.com

Summer Vacation Package
From June 08 to July 21, 2005, for only RMB 588/room/night you can enjoy our Summer Vacation Package: Inclusive of 15% service charge, but subject to Rmb11 per person per night government tax | Two daily breakfast per room | Daily F&B coupon (value for RMB100) per room | Daily free use of Kid Star Club for two hours (Operation time: 10:00-22:00) | Late Check Out till 14:00 (According to the room availability) | Valid from Sunday to Thursday only | Airport pick up at special rate: RMB150 one way. Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com; website: www.holiday-inn-sanya.com

Summer Meeting Package
Full day meeting package RMB288.00net per person per day, inclusive: 2 coffee / tea breaks; Half day meeting package RMB248.00net per person per half day, inclusive: One time coffee / tea break. Other benefits including: Buffet lunch or Chinese working lunch | Free flow of soft drink during lunch | Pencils, pads, mints and ice water set up for each delegate | Complimentary usage of two microphones | Flower arrangement with podium | Flower arrangement with registration desk. Summer Meeting Package attendance minimum of 10 pax, 15 June 2005 until 31 August 2005, Hot line: (8610) 5858 5588 Ext. 8797 / 8776.

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Heavenly Weekend Sleep-In
Get away from it all... right here in the heart of the city, with a weekend at The Westin Shanghai! Deluxe Room: RMB 1188+15% service charge per night with 2 breakfast. Terms & Conditions: Offer is exclusively for Mainland Chinese ID card holders; For Friday and Saturday nights only and is valid with immediate effect until further notice and restricted to FIT travelers only; Offer is subject to availability and can be changed without prior notice. For more information, please contact Reservation department. Tel: (021) 6335 1888 ext 7519, Fax: (021) 6335 2772, Email: rsvns-shanghai@westin.com. Please quote rate code: SLEEPIN

 

Health & Fitness

Shenzhen
Aerobics Lesson
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class.
Jingshan Gym. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Private home lessons are also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.

Physical Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen, the Citic City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call (86755) 2598 8861.

Maillen Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone. TEL (86755) 2668 7777

Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2693 8198


Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB250 (members) and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. TEL (8620) 8372 9977

 

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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 local websites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn; email: gz@alliedpickfords.com.cn Tel: (8610) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

Shengang Shunfa Relocation Service
We feature highly efficient communications means and advanced computer management system. All staff are well trained and proficient in undertaking missions of home moving, factory equipment moving and office moving. Besides, it also offers cleaning services, funiture installation and skillful Ayi. Work 24 hours a day. Moving service starting price RMB130/vehicle. TEL (86755) 2552 1871

 

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Property/Real Estate

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DTZ is a global real estate advisory leader. The residential department is specialized in the sales and leasing of high-end housing. We source residential accommodation for expatriates on behalf of multinational corporations etc. Core residential services include corporate residential portfolio management, property recommendation, lease negotiations, directory service, etc. visit http://www.dtz-sz.com.cn Residential Agency, Tel: (86 755) 8246 1210 Fax: (86 755) 2583 4446

A Villa for Rent out in Dongguan
It is a small villa with 188 square meters, including 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and 2 bathrooms. With full furnishing and a tiny courtyard, it is a nice environment for a happy family to live in. 3200rmb per month. Address: Swan Lake Villas, Changping Town, Dongguan. Pls contact with Gun Lin, TEL (86) 137 2814 2211, or send email to ganlin82@yahoo.com.cn

Good Price for a 3-bedroom Flat at Good Location
With full furnishing, this 3-bedroom is located at the busy shopping area of Haizhu District, Guangzhou. The traffic is very convenient in surrounding area, you can also find supermarket nearby. 1500rmb for this good location, isn't it incredible? Pls contact with Mr. Peng at (8620) 8839 0587

 

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Guangdong Double Zeal Translation
Double Zeal Translation Services is a professional translation house specialized in translation between Chinese and English. Members here are all qualified translators with more than six years of experience in their fields of expertise. With the service principle "accurate, reliable and timely", we are good at bilingual translating in different area, especially in IT, Dentistry, and Finance. By now, we have been serving numerous companies and government departments, and won their deep confidence with our excellent quality and service. Address: Room 604, Unit 1, Huale Garden, Xingang West Road, Guangzhou, TEL (8620) 8429 5997

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Community Announcements

Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Or do you just simply enjoy good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere? Join the Shenzhen Wine and Cheese club. For details about our monthly events, please call 138 27400823 or email graceozaeta@hotmail.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 knows 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.

DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB900 (non-members), RMB750 (members), includes tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (8620) 8130 0638 for more information.

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Shenzhen
Watercolor Painting Exhibit by Xu Mangyao
June 22-July 24, Shenzhen Art Museum, Donghu Park, Luohu District


Guangzhou
Guangdong International Clothing Fair 2005
June 29-July 2, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 3460 1498

Guangzhou International Garment Festival 2005
June 29-July 2, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 3460 1498

The 6th Guangzhou Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition
June 29-July 2, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 3862 0782

Selected Paintings of Lingnan - Landscape Section
9am-5pm, until July 31, Hall 14, Li Hong Cai & Zhao Shao Ang Art Gallery, Guangzhou Art Museum. For more details, call (8620) 8365 9202.

Costumes of Kings and Queens in Qing Dynasty Exhibit
RMB10, 9am-5pm, until Sept. 10, Guangzhou Museum, for more details, call (8620) 8354 5253.

 

Nightlife

Shenzhen
La Luna Tapas Lounge
Tapas, sangrias and more. GF Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2668 7777

True Color - Zhenhua
Hip with young crowd, Zhenhua Rd. Luohu District. TEL (86755) 8324 0986

Moonlight Bar
Techno and house music, 1F San Jiu Hotel, Shennan Rd. East, Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2554 8888


Guangzhou
Happy Bar
Wine bar with jazz music. #16, 183 Yanjiang Rd. TEL (8620) 8333 2329

Zinc
85 Tiyuxi Heng Jie. TEL (8620) 8558 5597

Gypsy King Bar
BF, West Tower, Zhi Jiang Bldg., 360 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8387 5177

 

Weekly Calendar

Monday, June 27, 2005
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Shenzhen
Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB45.
Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Scottish Country Dancing Classes
7:30-9:30pm, Jingshan Aerobics room. For more details, call Kate on 137 28665100

9 Ball KnockOut at X-ta-sea
RMB100 (entry fee), winner takes all.
Every Monday, at the back of Haitao Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Call (86755) 2686 7649 for more details.

Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day.
Yes Bar, Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. TEL (86755) 8361 7612, 8325 5116

Dinner's Delight
20% 0ff on all wines.
Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
Exploring Chinese Brush Painting
Expats welcome. For more details on the schedule, call (8620) 8750 5536.

Children's Art Courses
RMB90 per hour.
4:30-6pm, every Monday, The Insight Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (8620) 3821 5002


Hongkong
Dinosaurs Resurrected at Cityplaza!
Free entry, Cityplaza, for more details, call (852) 2568 8665.

Engelbert - Let There Be Love Tour
HK$280-$680, 8pm, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 3, call (852) 3128 8288 for details.


Tuesday, June 28, 2005
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123.

Yoga Classes
10-11am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667 6676 for more details.

Mahjong for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755) 2667 6020.

Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Two for Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main.
6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999


Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members) for eight lessons.
The Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.


Hongkong
Hong Kong Annual Badminton Championships 2005
May 17 - July 31, HK$40 (singles), $80 (doubles).
LCSD Sports Centres, for more information, please call (852) 2504 8318.

2005 Chinese Independent Film Showcase - The New Age of Chinese Documentary: Speaking Up
By Ying E Chi, HK$50.
7:30pm, Hong Kong Arts Centre Agnes b. CINEMA! For more details, call (852) 2734 9009.

Cantonese Operatic Songs Concert
LCSD, HK$80-$140, 7:30pm, Ko Shan Theatre Theatre, call (852) 2268 7323 for more details.

Salsa at C Club
Free Salsa lessons with HK's top instructors - Salsa DJ weekly on the day. Free entry with one glass of Sangria.
8-9pm, BF, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St., Lan Kwai Fong, Central. For more details, call (852) 2526 1139


Wednesday, June 29, 2005
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Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am, please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479

SWIC Ladies Badminton
Meet at the SPAH every Wednesday.
3-5pm, for more details, please call Ms. Margaret Cochrane at (86755) 2686 9009.

T-Bone Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. TEL 131 48855261, 137 14820071

HipHop Night at Soho Club
Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou.

Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.

Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm-2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (86755) 8230 1833 for details.

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 835