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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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Opening Rate
Sofitel Plaza Xiamen, the first international
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hotel Standing 29 storeys tall, features 393 luxurious
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There have a series of promotion during the opening,
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| Includes service charge and tax, but subject
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 Presidential
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at RMB2,388
You can enjoy the great deal of advantages
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The Natural Choice to Canada
Introducing the only nonstop flight between
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
right for you. And if you're headed to Western Canada,
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®
service offers you gourmet meals, fine wines, and plenty
of legroom. Call your travel agent or contact Air Canada
at (8610) 6468 2001, (8621) 6279 2999. *Compared to
our direct flight to Toronto via Vancouver.
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Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go To China? For
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at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
or visit www.happynytravel.com
6-day
Package Tour of Silk Road
As we all know, the Silk Road is not only an important
path which used to link China with the Western part
of world, but it also reflects the Chinese culture of
ancient times. Today when we travel through the Silk
Road, we may wonder how people in ancient times made
their arduous journey without modern vehicles. So why
not check this out by yourself? During the journey you
may also get to know interesting culture of minorities
and taste all kinds of local delicacies. For more information,
pls give us a call. Tel: (86931) 4810 922
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Shenzhen
Brasserie Napoleon
French food, Sea World Square, Taizi Rd. Shekou,
Nanshan District, call (86755) 2688 0317/2688 1847
for details.
Taste
International cuisine, 3F, Four Points by Sheraton
Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone,
Futian District, call (86755) 8359 9999 for more
info.
Oliveto
Cafe and Restaurant
Italian cuisine and cafe, 3F No. 313-315 MixC Mall,
Bao'an Rd. South, Luohu District. TEL (86755) 8269
1388
Guangzhou
Kanetanaka
Japanese food, 41 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, across Garden
Hotel. TEL (8620) 8385 2143
Freezone
Asian cuisine, 6F Victory Plaza, Tiyu Xi Lu. TEL
(8620) 3879 2187
Karma
Indian cuisine, highly rated. 103-104, 134 Dongfeng
Xi Lu, Yue Xiu District. TEL (8620) 8136 0128
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Health & Fitness |
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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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funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-2@xianzai.com
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Relocations |
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KuaiDa
Relocation Company
KuaiDa Relocation Company provides the most professional
relocation service for both companies and individuals
in Shenzhen. Our team is passionate and high effective.
Even Shenzhen TV has made a report about our excellent
work. Tel: (86755) 2541 7306
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Property/Real Estate |
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Nice
Apartment to Rent out
At 16th floor of a highrise apartment building,
this apartment with 100 square meters is well decorated.
Its communication is very convenient which has several
buses come through. Locating in Futian District,
just near Meilin Carifore, it only cost you 2500
RMB a month to rent. So come on. Don't miss the
chance. Tel: (86) 130 0663 9201 Mr. Yang
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Great
Job Opportunities At ACE Education Group
ACE Education Management Co. Ltd., in co-operation
with the Northern Consortium UK, is the leading
provider of pre-university preparatory programmes
delivered in China for students intending to study
at undergraduate or master's level in the UK. The
Company is inviting applications for three urgent
Lecturing posts: Maths & Physics, English for
Academic purpose and Business to start as soon as
possible. For application form, criteria and details
of how to apply, please visit the Company's website
at http://www.ace-edu.com/join.asp
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Guangdong
M.C.D. Consultants Company
Guangdong M.C.D. Consultants Co., Ltd. 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 European and Asian countries.
Pls contact us. Tel: (8620) 2237 6688. You may also
log on our website www.mcdvisa.com
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Your Email Lists With XZList!
Try XZList's easy list service! Our award-winning
software has been used in China for over 7 years!
It's used by embassies, multinational companies,
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and users. For more information visit http://www.xzlist.com
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Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? or 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. 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
Sep 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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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Shenzhen
2005 Nationwide SCM and Embedded System Academic
Exchange and Products EXPO
Sept 5 - 6, China Hi-tech Fair Exhibition Center,
Fuzhong 3rd Rd., Futian District. For more details,
call (86755) 6858 0742.
The 7th
China Intl' Optoelectronic Expo
Sept 6 - 9, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center,
Binhe Rd., Futian District. For more details, call
(86755) 8353 6031.
China
Import & Export Watch and Gifts Fair 2005
Sept 6 - 9, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center,
Binhe Rd., Futian District. For more details, call
(86755) 8332 8656.
Film Art Exhibit
Featuring 13 Chinese artists. RMB5.
Until Sept 11. Shenzhen Art Museum, 32 East Lake
Street, 1 Aiguo Rd., Luohu District. TEL (86755)
2542 6069
Guangzhou
Guangzhou Fair 2005
Sept 2 - 5, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
8348 4859/8348 4862
Ink Painting
and Art Exhibit
Calligraphy and sprayed ink. RMB7-15.
Until Sept 8, Hall 5 Guangdong Museum of Art. Call
(8620) 8735 1468 for details.
23rd
Guangzhou International Beauty & Cosmetic Import-Export
Expo
Organized by the Guangdong Hairdresser and Beauticians
Association.
Sept 9 - 12, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
6283 2388/6283 2378
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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
Mustang Sally Chuckwagon and Grill
Feature American food and live music. Sea World
Square, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2667 6127
Henry
J. Bean's
American band and diner type, 2F, Shangri-La Hotel,
East Side, Railway Station, 1002 Jianshe Road, Luohu
District. TEL (86755) 8396 1387
3D Beer
Bar
International beers, Block B, Bar Street, Citic
Plaza, 1093 Shennan Central Road, Futian District.
TEL (86755) 2598 6011
Guangzhou
Bobos12 Cafe
#2, South Street, Si You Xin Ma Lu, Wu Yang Xin
Cheng. TEL (8620) 8737 1886
Club
Martin
Riverside location. 2F 183 Yanjiang Lu. TEL (8620)
8333 5323
Otto
Club
1F Bldg A, Taojin Garden, 98 Hengfu Lu. TEL (8620)
8349 2503
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Monday, September
5, 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
Round Table Luncheon
Have luncheon with Consul-General Frank Burbach,
Consulate General of Germany in Hong Kong. HK$100
(members), HK$200 (non-members).
12:30-2pm, Chamber Conference Room. For inquiries,
call Ms Amy Tse at (852) 2823 1210 or Email:atse@chamber.org.hk
Tuesday, September 6, 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.
59th
Meeting of Shenzhen Toastmasters
7:30pm-9:30pm, 4F, Guangshen Guest House, #2021
Shennan East Road, Luohu District. For more details,
call Ms. Hettie Tu at 130 66960877, or email: happyhettie@gmail.com
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
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,
September 7, 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
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) 8359 9999
Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free
cocktail.
8pm. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL
(8620) 8386 2888
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