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Issue 15| July 14, 2003
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Travel
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Turkish Airlines' flight operation to Beijing/Shanghai will come back to normal as of 17 July, 2003.
Flights will be available in July: 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th, 30th, 31st. As of 1st August, 3 flights will be regularly operated on this route.
From Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul Wed, Thu and Sun.
From Istanbul to beijing/Shanghai Tue, Wed and Sat.
After 15 September, 5 flights will be operated weekly. Turkish Airlines is promoting Beijing/Shanghai routes, from many cities of the world, people could purchase their ticket with discount price. For more enquiries, please contact
TK Beijing: 86-10 64651867, TK Shanghai: 86-21 32220022 or visit www.turkishairlineschina.com www.turkishairlines.com

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Hotel
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Live Life! At The Hilton
Hilton International's hotels in Beijing, Chongqing, Dalian, Nanjing and Shanghai are embarking on a "Live Life at the Hilton" campaign offering great benefits to domestic and international travellers such as a weekend for two at Hilton Nanjing for only USD 55 (+ 15%) per night for double occupancy, including complimentary American breakfasts, upgrade to executive floor room (subject to availability), welcome drinks and many more perks. Discover all the benefits of this campaign by clicking here for more information.

(Beijing) Capital Hotel's Super Deal
June 1 - Aug 31, 2003
Pay two nights and get one night FREE. 50% off rack rate (USD220) for the 1st & 2nd nights for Deluxe Rooms. Additional benefits include: complimentary American breakfast for two, welcome drinks, tea & coffee-making facilities; late check-out till 3pm. (subject to room availability)
For reservations, please call (8610)65129988 - 3130

The over value Summer Package at Tianlun Dynasty Hotel (Beijing) !
From June.16 to August.31, 2003, you will be entitled the following complimentary benefits upon your check-in:
* No service charge during promotion period
* Breakfast
* Four types of soft drinks from mini-bar
* Welcome fruit and flower
* Free use of DDN lines at all guests rooms and the Tianlun Plaza
For reservation, please call: (010) 6513 8888 ext. 8188
(Tianlun Dynasty hotel reserves all rights for the explanation of the above promotion)

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Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang
Finally you can stay in comfort and style at the first true 5 Star International Hotel in Shijiazhuang with the opening of the new Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang. Special Opening Rates apply:
Superior Room RMB 418+ including American Buffet Breakfast or Crowne Plaza Deluxe Room RMB 558+ including breakfast & cocktails
Just 10 mins from Shijiazhuang Railway Station and centrally located in the heart of the city opposite the Hebei Cultural Museum, enjoy this great new Hotel. Call now for Reservations Toll Free in China 800 830 2628 or visit our website: www.crowneplaza.com

Getaway Package of Gloria Holiday Villas Qinhuangdao
RMB360 per room/night
Package includes:
* 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
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Relocations

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Health and
Fitness

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

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.

 
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Real Estate

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Jobs

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
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com, shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com

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

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
7th South China Industry Control and Automation Exhibition, July 16-18
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 86360988/86384619

Guangzhou
Contemporary Chinese Ceramics, until Sep 25
Hall 7, Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou, call (020) 87351468

Guangzhou Metal and Metallurgical Industry Expo, July 17-20
Chinese Export and Commodities Fairground, Guangzhou. Tel:(020) 38620781

Hongkong
Good Wind Like Water Multimedia Performances, July 17-20
At the Hongkong City Hall Theatre, tickets starts at HKD100. Call:(852) 2734 9009 for details.

International Arts Festival, July 18-Aug 24
Featuring 533 scheduled events that varies from ballet, acrobatic feats to puppetry. For inquiries, please call (852)23701044

 
Dining
Out

live Life! At Hilton Beijing
Hilton Beijing is presenting new and exciting restaurant promotions as part of the "Live Life at the Hilton" campaign. Discover sensational American specialties at Louisiana. Enjoy unlimited Dim Sum at Sui Yuan for only RMB 68. Be the first to experience our tantalizing "Catch Me if you Cannelloni" theme buffet on Monday at the Atrium. And enjoy the fresh outdoors at the Fountain Terrace and even Chinese movies every Friday and Saturday evenings! Just click here for the latest F&B information from Hilton Beijing and other Hilton hotels in China.

Shenzhen
Amigo's Restaurant and Bar
Tex Mex, Italian, etc.. Located at GF Honlux Hotel, Seaworld complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26835449

JK
Japanese & Korean Restaurant, located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, OCT, Nanshan District Tel:(755) 2693 6888

McCawley's Irish Bar and Restaurant
Authentic Irish Restaurant, with English chef. Shop 118, Seaworld Complex, Shekou Tel:130 0548 9225

Nishimura
Japanese restaurant, good food, hotel price. 2F Shangrila Hotel, East Side Railway Station, Luohu District, Tel:(755)82330888 ext. 8260

Guangzhou
The Wall Coffee and tea
Cozy place, jazzy music. Located at 2-3 24 Huale Rd., Guangzhou. Tel:(20) 83828103

Viceroy
Indian cuisine and elegant ambience. Located at 183 Yan Jiang rd., Hai Zhu Square, Guangzhou. Tel:(20) 83192478

Danny's Bagel
Too lazy to dine out? Have it delivered. Call 8434 5823, 8434 3793

Huizhou
Sunrise Cafe, Aotou
More than a coffee shop. Located 4 Ligang Group Jin Dang Rd., Daya Bay. For details, call Andrew at 131 26367370.

Tree Ring
Western food. Ligang Group Jin Dang Rd. Daya Bay. Call: 13825409724

 
Nightlife

Shenzhen
Dragon Bar
Newly opened, DJ music on weekends. 3F West Gate, 2079 Shennan Rd. Central, Futian District. Tel:(755)83655941

Firkin Bar
Irish pub. 1F Ying Zhou Bldg., Taizi Rd., Shekou. Tel:(755)2669 6373

Face Cafe
Hip and happening. And located in one of the most interesting areas in Luohu District. Call: (755) 82342565

Guangzhou
The Place
A mix of american diner, jazz music, dj and dancing. Located at 4 Heping Rd, (behind Holiday Inn), Guangzhou. Tel(20) 83575833

Hot Biz
Busy with young blood. At B06 Baietan Bar St. Fancun, Guangzhou. Tel:(20) 81568613

Catwalk
Live band and dance floor. Located inside the China HOtel, Liuhua Rd. Tel:(20) 8666 6888

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Weekly
Calendar

Monday, July 14, 2003
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Guangzhou
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)

HOngkong
Screenings of INternational Animation Festival 2003
HK Arts Centre, Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, 7:30pm. For free tickets, go to www.rthk.org.hk

Tuesday, July 15, 2003
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Guangzhou
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.

Social Badminton Practice
Both pros and amateurs are welcome. Call Rebecca 139 2278 0392 (English) or Liu 135 6005 4016. Tue 8-10pm, Sat 3-6pm, Jingying Badminton Club, 38 Quan Tang Lu, Gong Ye Da Dao Zhong (8432 4757)

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

Hongkong
9th State
At Delaney's,GF One Capital Place, Wanchai. Tel:(852) 28042880

Thursday, July 17, 2003
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Guangzhou
Tatoo Party
At the Big Boss Club, 2F Cathay Hotel, 376 Huanshi Rd. East. Tel:(20)8386 2888

Hongkong
DJ James Pierce at the Drop
Tickets at HKD 100 for non members. Call:(852) 2543 8856 for details.

Vibe
At Rick's Cafe, 53-59 Kimberley Rd., TST, Kowloon. Tel:(852) 23112255

Friday, July 18, 2003
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Shenzhen
Bahouki Traditional Irish Band
Will play at McCawley's. Happy hour from 11am to 8 pm. Located at Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. For details, call: 130 0548 9225

Guangzhou
Carribean Night
1920's Cafe, 183 Yan Jiang Zhong Rd., Guangzhou. Tel:(020) 83336156

Hongkong
Priceline Flydays
Open Bar from 10pm-1:30am. At Club Ing, 4F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd., Wanchai. Tel:(852) 28383680

Saturday, July 19, 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

2003 Maya Carnival
At the Happy Valley, featuring various theme parties. Located at the Overseas Chinese Town (OCT), Nanshan District, Shenzhen. Call:(755) 2694 9168 for details

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

Guangzhou
Hawaiian Party
At the China Box, prize for best costume. Located at 3 He Ping Lu, Tel:(20)83596868

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

Hongkong
Bring your Own Guitar Open Mic Night
At the Pit Stop, Harbour Plaza Hongkong, Hunghom. Tel:(852) 21216363

Loco Siesta
At Amnesia, Ticket at HKD100 with one drink. 11pm onwards. Call:(852)62583624

Sunday, July 20, 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

Sunday Roast at McCawley's
Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130 05489225

 

 
Upcoming
Events

Shenzhen
3rd Shenzhen China International Brand Clothing and Accessories Fair, Jul 25-28
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83240843/83240837

Guangzhou
2nd Guangdong Houseware Fair, July 25-27
Chinese Export and Commodities Fairground, Guangzhou. Tel:(020) 81923688

HOngkong
Invest Hongkong Football Challenge 2003 - Hongkong vs Liverpool FC, Jul 27
Hongkong Stadium, call (852)2712 9122

 
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