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World Celebrity Golf 2005 features Former President Bill
Clinton as Gala Dinner keynote speaker and Honored Participant
at Celebrity Golf Tournament. Proceeds from Gala Dinner
auction and tournament ticket sales go to local Chinese
charities. Tickets: www.emma.cn
or (8610) 6553-5699. Event information: www.wcgchina.net
or (8610) 6581-3818.
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Beijing and Toronto. Starting June 3, 2005, Air Canada
will fly you from Beijing to Toronto in record time,
saving you 3.5 hours*. With a convenient schedule of
four flights a week, you'll definitely find one that's
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we also offer daily nonstop flights to Vancouver. On
board, we're equipped with a Mandarin-speaking crew,
Chinese cuisine and inflight entertainment. For the
ultimate in comfort, our award-winning Executive First®
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Qiandao
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Famous for its mineral water, Qiandao Lake attracts
thousands of tourists around the country every year.
The natural scenery there is fascinating and it will
make you relaxed and refreshed from the stressful work.
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are interested, please give us a call. Our phone number
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package to Shanghai
Shanghai, the largest economic hub of China, has experienced
a rapid development these years. If you haven't been
there before, we now offer you a perfect chance to take
look at it. Not only will you see some places of interest,
such as Oriental Pearl Tower, Bund, but you will enjoy
shopping there too. Tel: 800 830 1191
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Shenzhen
Melrose Grill
2F Sunshine Hotel, 1 Jiabin Rd., Luohu District.
For more details, call (86755) 8223 3888 ext. 5001
Tai
Man Guan
Thai Restaurant. 5F MixC City Crossing, 1881 Bao'an
Nan Rd., Luohu District. TEL (86755) 8269 1118
Silver
Birch Restaurant
Russian cuisine, GF Huatong Bldg., Sunggang Rd.
East, Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2593 4883
Guangzhou
Cafe Amor
GF, 11 Yun Ji Lu, (near the Exported Goods street).
TEL (8620) 8765 4361
Haveli
Restaurant & Bar
Indian restaurant, Overseas Chinese Village, 2 Aiguo
Lu, near Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8359 4533
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Friday
Latino cuisine, 2F Guangshou International Commercial
Center, 122 Ti Yu Xi Lu. TEL (8620) 3887 0527
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Executive Club Benefit
Executive Superior scenic view room for only RMB
856, weekend only RMB 1006; Executive Superior
ocean view room for only RMB 1076, weekend only
RMB 1176. Including: One-hour Free Use of Executive
Club Lounge Meeting Room per stay* | Daily Continental
Breakfast at designated Location maximum 2 persons/room
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service | 20% discount for F&B outlets(except
KTV and Banquet) | 15% discount for Transportation
| 15% discount for Tea Tree Spa | 15% discount
for Mini Bar. Note: Above offered discounts cannot
be combined with other promotions(*Subject to
availability). Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103
for detail, China Toll Free Reservation No. 800
830 6368; Toll Free hand phone Reservation No.
400 884 0888; E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Relax,
Refresh, Renew
Indulge yourself at Quan Spa of Sanya Marriott
Resort & Spa! Quan Spa Package includes ONE
choice of Aroma Fusion Massage or Tui-Na Massage,
and ONE Foot Ritual for one person. Buffet Breakfast
for two. Staying in Deluxe Ocean View Room. RMB1388/night
(Sun - Thurs) RMB1588/night (Fri – Sat).
* Rates are inclusive of service charge and subject
to availability. * Advance reservation for spa
treatment is required. * Extension stays at RMB738/night
on weekdays, RMB898/night on weekends. * Extension
stays rates are inclusive of breakfast for two
only. * Valid until September 30, 2005. For reservation
and information, please contact Reservation Dept.
at (898) 8856 8888 or email to reservation@syxmc.com.
 Presidential
Plaza Hotel is launching a Weekend Golf Package
at RMB2,388
You can enjoy the great deal of advantages
as: Two night accommodation on deluxe room category(from
Friday to Sunday) | Daily buffet breakfast at
Garden Cafe | One day golf (9-hole golf, inclusive
of green fee only) | RMB300.00 allowance at hotel
per stay (for all comsumptions) | 20% off on massage
| 20% off on all all F&B outlets | 20% off
on Presidential Club | Free use of swimming pool,
gym and sauna. Reservations: (8610) 6800 1786.
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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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residential department residential services for
expatriates
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
Nice
apartment for rent
Located in Futian district in Shenzhen, the apartment
consists of two bedrooms and one dining room. Also,
it is well decorated and only charges you 3000 RMB
a month. For more details, please dial (86755) 8328
8136.
Hot
office building for sale
Situated at the Chegongmiao Station, the office
building, Daqing Mansion, is hot for sale. Because
it is brand new and is not decorated and only sells
7000RMB per square meter. It is a brilliant chance
for you both to invest or put it into use. Please
call Miss Liu at (86) 137 1404 7560 to get more
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Guangdong
M.C.D Consultants Corporation
Guangdong M.C.D Consultants Corporation is one of
the legally registered immigration enterprises in
Guangzhou approved by Ministry of Public Security
of People's Republic of China. It provides customers
with consulting service on immigration, business
tours, student authorization and other visa-related
issues, covering such regions as the U.S.A., Canada,
Australia, New Zealand and other European and Asian
countries. You may also log on our website www.mcdvisa.com
to check out more information. Tel: (8620) 2237
6688
Guangdong
Education Service of International Exchanges
Under the supervision of the Education Department
of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Education Service
of International Exchanges grew out of Guangzhou
Overseas Study Service Center. With the approval
of Guangdong government, it has become the first
legal intermediary institution for offering overseas
study service in Guangdong province. Please dial
(8620) 3762 8200 / 3762 7213 and contact Ms. Yin
or Mr. Hong for further enquiry. Address: 2/F Building
of Higher Education, 723 Dongfeng Dong Road.
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Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Want to meet new
people and gather with old friends? Join the Shenzhen
Wine and Cheese Club. We socialize every 4th Saturday
of the month, featuring different wines and cheeses.
Its Italian wines and cheeses came on August 27.
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 know
Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com
for details.
American
Food Festival at Carrefour Stores
Sept 19 - 30. For more details, visit all Carrefour
stores in Futian and Nanshan District.
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.
American
Food Festival at Carrefour Stores
Sept 19 - 30. For more details, visit all Carrefour
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Shenzhen
2005(Shenzhen) Intl' Metal & Moulds Industry
Exhibition
Aug 31 - Sept 2, China Hi-tech Fair Exhibition Center,
Fuzhong 3rd Rd., Futian District. For more details,
call (86755) 2139 2280.
The
11th Presentation Nepcon & Microelectronics
South China 2005
Aug 30 - Sept 2, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition
Center, Binhe Rd., Futian District. For more details,
call (86755) 6820 7157.
The
8th China Shenzhen International Food Expo
Sep 1, China Hi-tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong
3rd Rd., Futian District. For more details, call
(86755) 2519 1351.
Guangzhou
Pan-PRD Regional Environmental Protection Industry
Cooperation Exhibition
Aug 31 - Sept 3, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export
Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details,
call (8620) 8667 1346 or 8666 3416.
The
6th (Guangzhou) International Environmental Protection
Exhibition
Aug 31 - Sept 3, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export
Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details,
call (8620) 8667 1346 or 8666 3416.
Guangzhou
Fair 2005
Set 2 - 5, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
8348 4859/8348 4862
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Wines, Cheese, Good Food and Great People Meet in
One Event
Open to all nationalities and gender. You do not
have to be an expert, just be interested to meet
people, try some good wines and cheeses. This is
where expat and locals meet and share. We meet at
least once monthly. To join and get more information
about us and our activities, send us an email at
graceozaeta@hotmail.com
or call 13827400823.
 ShenzhenParty.com
Events & Info
Learn where the latest parties are and visit the
latest venues. From networking to DJ events find
out where the Shenzhen community hangs out. Check
the
web site for times and locations. Events, Nightlife,
Restaurants, Jobs, Classifieds ShenzhenParty.com
or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.com
for more info.
Shenzhen
360 Degree Bar, Restaurant & Lounge
For relaxed drinking.
31F, Shangri-La Hotel, Railway Station, 1002 Jianshe
Road, Luohu District. TEL (86755) 8396 1380
Poison
Ivy
Another venue for good drinks and even better tunes
to relax to.
28F, 2017 East Shennan Road, The Fountain Suites,
Louhu District. TEL (86755) 8228 8822
Prince
Kitchen Cuisine Creative
Live music, not too noisy. Bar area, 5-6F, Citic
Plaza, 1095 Shennanzhong Road, Futian District.
TEL (86755) 2598 8333/2598 8666
Guangzhou
Africa Bar
African DJ's and contemporary music. 2F Zi Donghua
Bldg., 707 Dongfeng Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8762 3336
Havana
Club
KTV, 2F Jian Li Bao Plaza, 410 Dongfeng Zhong Lu.
TEL (8620) 8348 6792
Bridge
House
Garden sitting. Guangdong Museum of Art, South Gate,
38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island. TEL (8620) 8735 3875
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29, 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
Children Dancing Extravaganza 2005
By the Kowloon City Dance Company, HK$80-$120.
8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre Theatre. For more
details, call (852) 2734 9009/2711 9691.
Cantonese
Opera Excerpts
By the Sunrise Chinese Orchestra Work-Shop, HK$100-$250.
7:30pm, HK Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, call (852)
2734 9009 for more details.
Summer
Performing Show - Spring-Time
By the Parenthood Theatre, HK$60.
8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Cultural Activities Hall,
call (852) 2734 9009/2793 1123 for more details.
Tuesday,
August 30, 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
2005 Kings of Muay Thai
HK$150-$1200, 7pm, Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena,
call (852) 2734 9009 for more details.
Wu Opera:
Excerpts
By the Wu Opera Troupe of Zhejiang, HK$100-$200.
7:30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre, call (852)
2734 9009 for 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,
August 31, 2005
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Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am, please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479 for
details.
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
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