"The China Expatriate Programme" - The Pathway to Accelerated Business Success in China
Presented Sep.20-23 in Shanghai at CEIBS, the leading Biz School in China Ranked #1 in Executive Education in Asia by the Financial Times. More info at Http://www.ceibs.edu/eed/open/cep.html or contact Liz Kenyon on 86 13564090099 or e-mail kliz@ceibs.edu

The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• China's 'Loch Ness Monster' Resurfaces
• China's Int'l Airfares to Float According to Market Demand
• China to Create Better Environment for Foreign Investors, Vice Premier
• First foreign discount store debuts in Shanghai
• Despite SARS, China GDP still growing at hot pace

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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

Austrian Airlines Announces Three Weekly Flights To Europe Via Vienna
We are happy to announce the relaunch of our flights from Beijing to Vienna as of the 2nd of August with 3 weekly frequencies every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Celebrate with us and enjoy the comfort of our Business Class for a special fare of only CNY 17.000 valid until September 30th, 2003.And of course you can collect miles with your Miles & More or other Star Alliance Frequent Flyer cards. For further information, please contact us on 86-10-6462 2161 or by e-mail at office.beijing@aua.com

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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.

Hot summer night, the air is so fresh! What a nice water garden!
From July 1st to August 31st, 2003
Superior Room: USD79.00 NET ONLY per day
* Complimentary Breakfast in the Coffee Shop; Airline Confirmation
* 10% Discount on Business Center Service
* Complimentary use of Swimming Pool & Fitness Center
* Just add USD10.00 upgrade you to our newly Business Floor Superior Room
For more information, Tel:86-10-6500 2233 ext.2125 / 8112 E-Mail: sales@hoteljianguo.com

(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

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

Experience Xinjiang, Feel The HongFu Comfort
Hong Fu Hotel, the newly renovated and most luxurious international 5 star business hotel in Xinjiang, which is centrally located in downtown Urumqi city. From Plaza Tower/Deluxe Room/RMB698 to Grand Tower/Grand Executive/RMB1080.
The above rates are only for peak season and subject to one complimentary breakfast; one complimentary laundry; one mineral water or soft drink for rooms in Plaza Tower. In addition, complimentary buffet-breakfast for children under age 6; children under age 18 can share a room with parents for free; free use of Swimming Pool, Fitness Center and Sauna.For more inquiries, please dial at 800 8931988 & 86--991-5881588 or visit www.hongfuhotel.com.cn

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

Xinhao Health Club reopens and offers traditional chinese treatment such as acupuncture. Call (755) 26600248 for details.

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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Shenzhen
Decanter Wine Selection by Summergate Wines
Free Delivery in Shenzhen. Located at Unit J, 20F International Trade Commercial Bldg., #3005 Nan Hu Rd. Luohu District. Call:(755) 25195899

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.

Home service Mandarin lessons in Shenzhen
Contact Ms. Teresa Chu at 135 30107220, or email her at teresachu2001@yahoo.com

Waterworld Show
At Happy Valley, Overseas Chinese Town (OCT), Nanshan District. Call (755) 26949168 for details

The 8th Beer Festival at Window of the World
Until August 24, located at OCT, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26608000.

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.

Hongkong
Saturday Arts Delights- Argentinean Tango on July 27
By the HK Tango Academy, HK Cultural Centre, Foyer, 2:30-3:30pm/4:15m-5:15pm, Free, Tel: 2734 2820

Saturday Arts Delights - Caribbean Dance on July 27
Afro-Caribbean Dance Workshop, HK Cultural Centre, Foyer, 2:30-3:30pm/4:15m-5:15pm, Free admission, Tel: 2734 2820

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

The 11th Guangzhou Calendar Exhibition, Jul 25-26
At the China Export Commodities Fairground CECF Complex, 117 Liu Hua Road. Contact (20) 8776 4673 for details. Visit www.icecf.com.cn

Photography Exhibition: Old Photos of Guangzhou, until Jul 31
9am-4pm except Mon, Corridors, Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yat-Sen's Mansion, 18 Dong Sha Jie, Fang Zhi Lu, Hai Zhu District. Tel: (20) 3428 1366, 8423 5801

Shenzhen
SPR Coffee
Coffee, pastries, etc. Located at GF Honlux Hotel, Seaworld complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26862349

Magokoroya Japanese Restaurant
GF, Haibin Commercial Building, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26676340

Gourmet Paradise
Korean and Japanese food. Located at the GF, Haibin Business Center, Xinghua Rd., Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26833308

Guangzhou
Grand La Casa
Great italian food. Located at the 3F of Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Rd. East. Tel:(20) 8333 8989 ext. 3970

Ziranmen
Bollywood films and indian food. Located at 3 Nonglin Xia Rd. Tel:(20) 87751677

Good View Western Food Restaurant
Good buffet. 5F World Trade Building, 375 Huanshi Rd. East. Tel(20) 87769385

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

Shenzhen
CasaBlanca
Expat hangout, good food. They usually have special events. Located at Yin Bun Bldg., Taizi Rd., Shekou. Call (755) 2667 6968

Henry J Bean's Bar and Grill
American fare and ambience. Located at the Shangrila Hotel, East side RAilway Station, Jianshe Rd., Luohu District. Tel: (755) 82330888

Goodfellas
Newly renovated, expat hangout. Rm.101, Longtao Center, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Tel:(755) 83776698

Guangzhou
Windflower Music Club
Can be busy at weekends. Located at 387 Huanshi Rd. East. Tel:(20) 8358 2446

Club Cyber
Hip and lively. Located at Jiefang Road Middle. Tel:(20) 83196605

Red Bar
Wide selection of drinks. Located at the 1F Yanjiang Bldg., 195 Yanjiang Rd. (opposite Tianzi Port). Tel:(20) 83398036

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Monday, July 21, 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
Budweiser True Music
At the Parkinson Pub, Shop A&B, GF 1-3 Chatham Court, TST. Tel: (852) 2377 2163

Tuesday, July 22, 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.

Hongkong
WAVE.2003- Pornodrome
Pornodrome is a drama about the relationship between sense and sex. HK Arts Centre, McAulay Studio, 7:45pm, Tickets at $90, HKAC is located at 2 Harbour Rd. Wanchai. Tel: 31 288 288

Wednesday, July 23, 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.

Ladies Night at McCawleys
From 9pm onwards, 50% off on drinks for the ladies. Located at the GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130 05489225

Hongkong
Rubalcaba/Sanchez Quartet
Afro Cuban beat will be performed by these Grammy nominated group at the HK City Hall Concert Hall, call (852) 2734 2009 for tickets.

Thursday, July 24, 2003
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Networking Happy Hour at McCawleys
Organized by ShenzhenParty.com. Half price on Guinness and Kilkenny. From 7-9pm. Located at the GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130 05489225

TBone Thursday at McCawleys
Rmb 110 per person and includes your first drink. Located at the GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130 05489225

Guangzhou

Hongkong
Jazz Night
At the San Marzano Pizza Express in Central. Call (20) 2850 7898 for information.

Friday, July 25, 2003
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Shenzhen
The Summer Sound of Face
Featuring DJ Bobby from Shanghai. No Cover charge. Face Cafe is located at the GF, next door to Lu Shan Hotel, Luohu District. Tel:(755) 82370237

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

Ultratastic
At the Fringe Club Ernest & Gallo Gallery. FC is located at 2 Lower Albert Rd. South Block, Central. Tel:(20) 2521 7251

Saturday, July 26, 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

Tattoo Party by ShenzhenParty.com
From 9pm-4am. Special price for the coolest Tattoo. Buy 2 get 1 on Idea Cider all night long. At the U Bar, Jiabin Rd. Ocean Pacific Mansion 3rd floor , Luohu District. Contact: info@shenzhenparty.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
Contemporary Jazz Night
At the Blue Door. Call (852) 2858 6555 for details.

Neo Acoustic Movement
A rock/pop gig at the Cat Store. Call (852) 2710 9953 for details.

Sunday, July 27, 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 Carvery at McCawley's
RMB 118 per person. Available on lunch and dinner. Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130 05489225

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

2003 China Intl. Mobile Communication & Network Exhibition, Aug 1-4
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83224479, 83267971

The 8th Shenzhen Intl. PCB, Screen Printing & SMT Exhibition, Aug 7-9
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83655466

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