The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• Chinese giant looks for new frontiers
• Schlumberger in smart deal with Unicom
• Hospitalized Victims of Japanese Chemical Weapons Rise to 35
• Investment fever is running too high, says China
• Drought Hits 90 Million People in China
• Sino-US Export Control Seminar Slated For September
• China's July Retail Sales Advance 9.8 Percent, Fastest Pace in Six Months

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Effective as of 15 September, 5 flights weekly Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. Turkish Airlines is actually operating 3 flights weekly, Beijing-Instanbul, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday (23:50-04:30* ); Instanbul-Beijing, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-12:15* ); Shanghai-Instanbul, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday ( 20:30-04:50* ); Instanbul-Shanghai, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-15:25*).
* Overnight flights in both directions.
For more information, please visit www.thy.com or www.turkishairlinechina.com or call us TK Beijing: 86-10 64651867, TK Shanghai: 86-10 32220022

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

Buy One Take One
Buy one roundtrip ticket Shanghai to Manila at CNY 5090, now thru August 31, and receive FREE a second roundtrip ticket to take along your friend or family member! Insurance fee CNY 42 / pax. Call to book 021- 62798765. www.philippineairlines.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
* Complimentary use of Swimming Pool & Fitness Center
* 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
* 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
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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

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Shenzhen
Sunhope Health Club
Newly opened. Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26938198

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.

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

Guangzhou
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 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.

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

Shenzhen
Palms Beach Bar
A rooftop bar, garden ambience, popular with locals. 3F Culture Plaza, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26673927

Cafe Time Restaurant
Located at Nanyuan Rd., Futian District. Tel:(755) 25987341

West Lake Pearl Restaurant
Offering Hangzhou dishes. 1-2F Tairan Hotel, Tairan Rd. 4, Futian District. Tel:(755) 83409885

Guangzhou
Gail's Place
Summer promotion featuring some Mediterranean fare. 98 Heng Fu Lu, tel:(20) 83592080

The Roof
Featuring Taste of California promo. Located at the 18th F of China HOtel, tel:(20) 86666888 ext. 71892

Oscar's Italian Restaurant
Special promo starts at RMB60. 3F, HOliday Inn Guangzhou, 28 Guangming Lu, Overseas Chinese Village, Huan Shi Dong Lu. Tel:(20) 87766999

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

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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
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

True Color
One of the most popular places in town. Located at 25F, Section A, Guoxi Daxia, Shangbunan Lu.

The Base Bar
Two locations in the city, popular rock music place. This one is located at No. 1019 South Shangbu Rd. Tel: (755) 8363-3533

Guangzhou
Blue Note Bar
LIve Jazz music. Located at 165 Tao Jin Lu, tel:(20) 83593384

Windflower
Can get busy after 9pm. 387 Huanshi Rd. East, tel:(20) 83582446

Sunday Bar
Nice roomy patio. 183 Yanjiang Rd. Tel:(20) 8333 8500

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 18, 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
2003 Mid-Summer Melodies
Tickets at HKD 50. At the HK City Hall Theatre, 1 Edinburgh Place, Central. Tel:(852) 2734 9009

Tuesday, August 19, 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
Theatre Fanatico
Tickets at HKD 50. Sha Tin Town Hall Exhibition Gallery, 7:30pm, Call (852) 2734 9009 for details.

Wednesday, August 20, 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
Joy of Dance
By Nancy Dance Association,free admission, 8pm. Venue at HK City Hall Theatre, 1 Edinburgh Place, Central. Call (852) 2921 2836.

Thursday, August 21, 2003
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Shenzhen
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

Hongkong
The Punchline Comedy Club
Featuring Andre Vincent, Tim Clark,Phil Butler. Tickets at HKD240, 9pm. At the Viceroy, Wanchai. Call:(852) 2317 6666 for details.

Friday, August 22, 2003
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Guangzhou
Carribean Night
1920's Cafe, 183 Yan Jiang Zhong Rd., Guangzhou. Tel:(020) 83336156

Hongkong
Milk and Cookies
The Wanch,54 Jaffe Rd. Wanchai, tel:(852) 2861 1621.

Fringe Club Live Music Featuring Hilary Ashe-Roy & Friends
Latin flavored music. At 10:30pm, Free admission. The Fringe Club is located at 2 Lower Albert Rd. Lan Kwai Fong. Tel: (852) 2521 7251

Saturday, August 23, 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
Azucar Latina
At the Coyote Bar and Grill. 114-120 Lockhart Rd. Wanchai. Tel:(852) 2861 2221

Sunday, August 24, 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

Hongkong
Salsa In the City
By DJ Henry Knowles, at the Courtyard 3, Harbour City Extension, call (852) 2118 8666 for details.

Afro-Caribbean Dance Workshop
HK Cultural Ctr. Piazza Area C, 2:30pm-3:30pm/4:15pm-5:15pm, Free admission, call (852) 2734 2820 for details.

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 3rd Guangdong Coating, Printing Ink and Adhesive Exhibition, Aug 26-28
The 3rd Guangzhou Surface Finishing and Painting Exhibition, The 2003 Guangdong Techno-Chemistry and Equipment Exhibition
Venue: CECF Complex, 117 Liu Hua Road, Guangzhou. Call (20) 3759 9908, 3759 9151 for more information.

Singapore National Day Celebration, Aug 30
Organized by the new office of the Singapore Consulate-General. The venue is yet to be confirmed. For registration and information, please contact Margaret at (20) 8735 3112 or email ongbengchoo2002@yahoo.com.

Hongkong
Aberdeen Boat Club Opening Regatta, Sep 7
At the Aberdeen Boat Club, Free of charge for spectators For details, call (852) 2555 6126

The Edge, Hong Kong's Premier Nightclub
Has work had you on the edge lately?
There is only one cure join us for the Happy Hour special, The Drink Club
Tuesday-Saturday 6pm-9pm, All you can drink for HKD120 only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cosmo Frenzy every Wednesday, DJ's May and Eric Bryan on vinyl control sroinning R&B tunes all night. Cosmopolitans and it's other version free for ladies all night, live on stage Clause 8 starting at 10:30 pm, Tel 2223 6690, info@edgehk.com or visit www.edgehk.com

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