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Issue 130 | September 26, 2005

National Day Rate of Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay
Scenic View: RMB 988; Sup Ocean View: RMB 1380. Remark: Above room rate are inclusive of 15% service charge, but subject to Rmb11/pax/night/Rm Tax | Check in after 15:00, check out till 12:00 | Breakfast: Rmb158/per pax | Extra bed rate is Rmb220 (Exclusive of breakfast) | Above room rate should be paid during 72 hours when the booking has been confirmed. Fully room rate should be charged if any cancellation after pre-payment. Valid Date: 01 Oct To 06 Oct 05. Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay reserves the right of final explanation on the above special rate. Please call 86-898-8856 5666-7103 for detail. China Toll Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368; China Toll Free hand phone Reservation No. 400 884 0888; E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com

Golden Package for National Day
RMB 1288 net per night for 1 superior Room; extension stays for one night or more at RMB 1000 net per night. Package includes: complimentary up to 2 daily breakfast, free use of driving-range at nearby golf course, free use of gym and swimming pool, free use of Leisure Complex facilities or free rental of bicycle for one hour, 10% discount for spa and facial care, 20% discount for airport pick-up, complimentary extra beds and daily breakfast for up to 2 children (under 12) sharing room with parents, free use of children's fun land. Valid from October 1, 2005 to Ocotober 5, 2005. For inquiry or reservation, please contact (0898) 62966888 or e-mail to sales@sofitelboao.com

Sofitel Plaza Xiamen Studio Suite Package
During the National Day Holiday, Sofitel Plaza Xiamen offers a special Studio Suite Package for RMB1580+4% government tax for 2 nights/3 days from 1st Oct to 9th Oct. Other benefits includes: Daily complimentary breakfast buffet for two persons | Xiamen Seafood Basket dinner for 2 persons | Sofitel Club privileges, all day happy hours at lounge | Complimentary broad band internet in room | Free use of Internet at Sofitel Club library | Late check-out till 4:00pm(subject to availability) | 20% discount for SPA | Free use of Swimming pool and health club | Complimentary scheduled airport shuttle service. For reservations or more information, please call (0592) 511 3888 or reservation@sofitelxiamen.com

Presidential Plaza Hotel Family Weekend Package
Family Weekend Package: RMB888.00 nett, One night accommodation on premier room category (From Friday to Sunday): Free buffet breakfast for two adults | Free buffet breakfast for up to two kids under the age of 12; For kid above 12, addtional breakfast will be charged at RMB138.00 nett | One complimentary extra bed for one child | Complimentary baby sitting on the first night of the stay | Welcome drink for two adults and ice-cream for two children upon check-in | Free use of Gym, swimming pool and sauna | Guests can also get ticket and tour service at the hotel. Resevation, please call: (8610) 6800 1786.

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Travel Information

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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Shenzhen
Troika Russian Restaurant
Shop 74-75, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2669 0722

Banzai-Ya
Japanese cuisine, 1F Seaview Garden, Xinghua Rd., Shekou, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2683 3090

Ten Ichi
Japanese sushi and tepanyaki restaurant. 3F Haiyue International Hotel, Bao'an. TEL (86755) 2792 2222 ext 1588

Guangzhou
Darling Coffee Port
Western cuisine, 18 Shamian South Street. TEL (8620) 8121 5438

Lemon House
Vietnamese cuisine, 1F 11 Jianshe 6 Ma Lu. TEL (8620) 8375 3600

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
3F Citic Plaza, 233 Tianhe Rd., North. TEL (8620) 8752 0533

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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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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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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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Community Announcements

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
Sep 19-30. For more details, visit all Carrefour stores in the city.

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Shenzhen
2005 Shenzhen (Autumn) Real Estate Fair
September 28 - Octboer 2, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Binhe Rd., Futian District. For more details, call (86755) 8378 5196

Guangzhou
Guangzhou Kitchen Fair 2005
September 23 - 26, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 8768 2725/8768 1518

The 2nd China Guangzhou International Machinery Equipment Manufacturing Expo
September 26 - 28, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 6119 8881/6119 8841

Where 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
50's Time Western Style Bar
1F, Hui Fang Garden, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2645 4968

Sign Bar
109, Qiao Hua Garden South Section, Nanshan AVe., Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2702 5166

Simplism Bar
Chang Qing Garden, Nanshan Ave., Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2657 2776

Guangzhou
Club Deluxe
3-4F, Tianyu Garden, 150-160 Linhe Rd., Central, Tianhe District. TEL (8620) 3884 1663

Medusa Lounge BAr
Shop 103, No. 9 Zishan ST., Jiangnan Rd. West. TEL (86) 137 10862710

Single Way
3F Jinze Bldg., 201 Huangpu Ave. West. TEL (8620) 8750 2088

Monday, September 26, 2005
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Shenzhen
Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Monday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room, for more details, contact Josefina at 134 28990138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com

French Conversation Classes
10am, free entry, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square, Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610

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

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

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

Tuesday, September 27, 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 at Jingshan 125, For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755) 2667 6020.

Mother and Toddler Group
Every Tuesday at 3-5pm, Jingshan 116, venues change, so for details, visit www.swiconline.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 28, 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

Hongkong
Splash 'n Dash - Entry deadline
Actual event on October 1, HK$80-$120, Pui O Beach. For more details, call (852) 6103 5514.

Martini Royale
Every Wednesday 50% off on all martinis from 10-11pm, free martinis from 9-10pm.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510

Thursday, September 29, 2005
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Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (86755) 2681 0062.

Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Thursday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room. For more details, contact Josefina at 134 2899 0138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com

Mother and Toddler Group
9:30-11:30am, for more details, call Lynn at (85755) 2681 6179 and email lrvelez@hotmail.com, or Kanya at (86755) 2685 5235 and email kanya.sutton@magellanmoving.com

French Conversation classes
2pm, free entry, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square, Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610

Ladies Night at McCawley's
50% off on all consumption.
9pm. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld 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

Hongkong
Brazilian Fever
Every Thursday, Brazilian Beats, Samba, Bongo and Drum N Bass.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510.

Friday, September 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
9:30-10:30am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667 6676 for more details.

Bubbles at the Lounge
Buy one Green Point bubbly and get one free. RMB78 (per glass)
6pm-12pm, The Lounge, GF, Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone. For more details, call (86755) 8359 9999.

Mexican Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
All Tequila Shots for only 20rmb. With the Gone Johnson Review band.
9:30pm - 1:30am. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld Complex, Shekou

Dance Night at Soho Club
All night long, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Rooftop BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Saturday, October 1, 2005
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Shenzhen
Shekou Hash
2:30pm running and drinking club, meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact: ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com

Club Night at Soho Club
Club music.
Located at 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

Rooftop BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off of Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Daya Bay
Aotou Hash
3:30pm. Running and drinking club, meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.

Hongkong
Splash 'n Dash
HK$80-$120, Pui O Beach. For more details, call (852) 6103 5514

Sunday, October 2, 2005
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Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
11am, Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com