The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• PeopleSoft establishes branch in Shanghai, its 2nd in China
• China May Apply Lessons from SARS Fight to New AIDS Programs
• Canon plans China marketing centre
• Now Is the Time to Visit China, Traveler Editor Says
• Cherokee Inc. Facilitates Agreement for the Hot Kiss Brand in China
• China Puts Forward 5-point Proposal on Iraq Stability
• Siemens expands in China

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Turkish Airlines' updated flights operation to Beijing/Shanghai, China
Flights will be available from 1st of 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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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
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* Just add USD10.00 upgrade you to our newly Business Floor Superior Room
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Summer 2003 Room Rate @ The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing
Before 31 August 2003 stay with us and save up-to 65%! After discount, the room rates start from USD100 per room night, subject to 15% service charge. One complimentary service will be provided to the guest with minimum 3-night stay, the guest can choose preferred one among Welcome Fruit Basket, One Buffet Breakfast, 2 pieces of Laundry, 10 minutes use of internet in Business Center and Local Calls.Please call 86-10-65905566 ext. 2256 / 2257 / 2258 for reservations. *Confirmation of room reservation is subject to room availability.

The best 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
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For reservation, please call: (010) 6513 8888 ext. 8188
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(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.

Total Fitness Promotion
By Total Fitness, located at 8/F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. Tel:(20) 8372 9977

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UN Volunteers is currently accepting applications for an Information and Technology UN Volunteer working under the auspices of the CISCO Networking Academy Program. There are currently 3 available posts in Beijing, Chengdu, and Guangzhou. This post is open to Chinese nationals only. For more information on this opportunity, please refer to our webpage at: www.unchina.org/undp/unv

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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 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514 for details.

New expat in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you are looking to make new friends and people who knows Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Contact Ms. Aishah Mattman at (755) 26867997 for details.

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
Vogue Fashion Seminar, mid August
DAte to be confirmed, please call (20) 3885 3567 or 8358 6007 for details.

Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 8704 9512, 8704 7009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng Lu, Sha He Ding.

Malaysia Food & Cultural Promotion, Aug 14-Sep 1
At the Greenery Coffee Shop of the Garden Hotel, organized by the Malaysian Consulate General in Guangzhou. From 6am to 1am, Call:(20) 8333 8989 ext 3909 for details

Shenzhen
The 13th Shenzhen Int'l Furniture & Woodworking Machinery (Autumn) Fair, Aug.17-20
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road,Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83786192

Guangzhou
Poker Exhibition, until Aug 19
HIstory of playing cards and other exhibits. Entry at RMB12. Tue-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm. Guangdong Provincial Museum, 215 Wen Ming Lu. Call :(20) 8383 2195 for details

The 6th Guangzhou Gift, Premium, Bags, Stationary & Office Appliance Show, Aug 8-11
The China (Guangzhou) Fair for Merchandise & Consumer Goods, Aug 8-11
Organized by Guangzhou Xinghui Trade and Exhibition Co. Ltd. Call (20) 3825 0412, 3825 0416 for more information

Hongkong
Food Expo, Aug 14-18
HKD 20 entry. At the Hongkong Convention and Exhibition Center, call (852) 22404189 for details.

Australian Education Festival, Aug 15-17
At Level 5, HK Convention and Exhibition Center, Phase 1. For details, contact: www.studyinaustralia.org/hongkong

Shenzhen
Pawang Shijia Restaurant
Beer Beef promo at 20% discount. Located at the GF 2 Bldg. 8, Bagua 1 Rd., Futian District. Tel:(755) 82426662

Crowne Prince Golden Castle Restaurant
Flat 425, 4F, Diwang Commercial Center, 5002 Shennan Rd. East, Futian District.

MoonDance Coffee and Bar
A newly opened Bistro type outlet. Located at Mall Garden of Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd. OCT, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26936888

Guangzhou
California Cafe Western Restaurant
Fruit and Dinner Buffet promotion,RMB 98 per person. 6-10.30pm. Located at the 1/F, Ramada Pearl Hotel. Tel:(20) 8737 2988 ext 7135.

Milanos
Brunch Set Menu promo, from RMB 38 per person. Located at 3-103 Xin Chen Bei Jie, Tian He Dong Lu, inside Hong Cheng Supermarket. (Tel: (20) 3881 0594

U + We Cafe
Special Mooncake promo. Located at 105A, GF Guangzhou International Electronics Tower, 403 Huanshi Road East. Tel:(20) 37589260

Huizhou
Raphael's Restaurant
Mediterranean cuisine. Located at the Holiday Inn Daya Bay, No.1 Anhui Blv., Daya Bay, Huizhou 516084, Tel:(752) 5551188

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 Knows How to Party
Join the ShenzhenParty.com community and participate in the most exciting events in Shenzhen. Monthly parties and happy hours arranged for Chinese and Foreigners in the city. View restaurant, bars and past party pictures and more. Visit www.shenzhenparty.com or email info@shenzhenparty.com for more info.

Shenzhen
Matelong Kart Racing Club
Where you can literally Drink and Drive! Located at 7-8F, Sandao Epicenter, Jianshe Rd. Luohu District. Tel: (755) 82280320

Amigo's Restaurant and Bar
One of the popular ones. Located at the GF, Honlux Hotel, Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 2683 5449

Gypsy's Wine Bar and Restaurant
Good food, good crowd. GF, Shop 3 Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Sea World comples, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26682657

Guangzhou
Peace Road Music Bar and Restaurant
Nice quiet place to relax. 2 Heping Road (behind Holiday Inn). Tel: (20) 83581720

Holiday Golf Club Bar
Outdoor ambience and natural scenery. Located at Yong Ya San Fang, Huanshi Road Middle. Tel:(20) 86671762

Baffalo Bar
Exotic looking place. 19 Guangming Road. Tel:(20) 83495251

Huizhou
Circle Bar
Located at the Holiday Inn Daya Bay, No.1 Anhui Blv., Daya Bay, Huizhou 516084, Tel:(752) 5551188

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Monday, August 11, 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
Live Music at Club de RC
Located at 3F, The Emperor Hotel, 1 Wang Tak St, Happy valley. Tel:(852) 29613350

Tuesday, August 12, 2003
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Shenzhen
English Salon at NYC English Cafe
At 7-9 pm. NYC is located at 3F Waimao Bldg., 23 Fuhua Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 83188042

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
Salsa Rhythm at Club ing
From 7:30 till midnight. HKD120 per lesson, also includes one drink and hot buffet. Located at 4F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd., Wanchai. Tel:(852) 28383680

Wednesday, August 13, 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
Life Rocks HK 2003
At the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, located at 18 Oi Kwan Rd., Wanchai. Tel:(852) 2591 1346

Thursday, August 14, 2003
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Shenzhen
Devonshire Afternoon Tea
At McCawley's. 3pm, RMB58 per person. Located at the GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130 05489225

Ladies Night at NYC English Cafe
From 9-11 pm. NYC is located at 3F Waimao Bldg., 23 Fuhua Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 83188042

Guangzhou
All That Glitters Night
At the Big Boss Club, sparkly costumes win prizes. Free entry. Located at 2F Cathay Hotel, 376 Huanshi Rd. East. Tel: 83593384

Hongkong
Ladies Night at Club ing
By Chivas Regal and Continental Airlines, roundtrip tickets at stake for the best dressed ladies. Located at 4F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd. Wanchai. Call:(852) 28363690

Friday, August 15, 2003
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Shenzhen
Bahouki Irish Band Return Engagement
Will play the second time at McCawley's until Aug 17. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130 05489225

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

Hongkong
Hong Kong SAR Guitar Competition Finals
Tickets at HKD80, 8 pm. Venue at Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd. Tsuen Wan. Call: (852) 2734 9009 for tickets.

Saturday, August 16, 2003
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Shenzhen
Shekou Hash at 2:30 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

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

Guangzhou
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
Konkrete Jungle
At the Amnesia, 11pm onwards, HKD100 entry (includes 1 drink). Call: (852) 62583624 for details.

Sunday, August 17, 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

English Salon at NYC English Cafe
At 3:30-5:30 pm. NYC is located at 3F Waimao Bldg., 23 Fuhua Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 83188042

Shenzhen
The 9th (NEPCON)Shenzhen Int'l Electronics Manufacturing & Microelectronics Exhibition, Aug.26-29
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (010) 68207157 for details

Shenzhen China watch & Gift Trade Fair, Aug.31-Sept.3
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755)82906162

SWIC's Annual Coffee Morning, Sep 9
Open to current and new members. Will be held at the Atrium of Nanhai Hotel, Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26867997, Ms. Mattman

Guangzhou
The 12th China International Furniture Fair, Aug 18-21
Organized by China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Co. Call (20) 2608 1610, 2608 1615, 8668 1629 for more information.

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Tuesday-Saturday 6pm-9pm, All you can drink for HKD120 only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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