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Issue 31| November 3 , 2003
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The Landmark Hotel, the premier five-star hotel in Shenzhen, is an oasis of gracious hospitality, providing a comforting sanctuary to business and leisure travelers from around the world. Elegant European ambience, exquisite Chinese and Western cuisine make The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen's preferred 5-star hotel. Superior-room RMB 656 net, including one buffet breakfast and one session of foot or body massage. Located strategically in the heart of Luohu's business and shopping district along Nanhu Road. Call now for Reservation at (86 755) 8219 0033 or visit our website: www.szlandmark.com

Autumn Rate is Available now at Jianguo Hotel Beijing
Jianguo Hotel Beijing is located in the heart of Central Business
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Located in Beijing's business hub of Wangfujing Avenue, Tianlun Dynasty hotel is a five-star joint-venture hotel with the largest lobby in the Asia-Pacific area. 30 minutes by car from Beijing International Airport and walk distance to famous sightseeing sports.Hotel owns 408 distinguished guestrooms with free access of Broad band service. A various of restaurants providing delicious oriental and western cuisines. Please call 010-65138888 ext.8190 / 8191 or E-mail to tianlun@tianlunhotel.com or visit http://www.tianlunhotel.com

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Relocations

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Health and
Fitness

Shenzhen
Maillen Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone, tel:(755) 26687777

Sunhope Health Club
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.

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Jobs

Volunteers Wanted
The New Great Wall project has been initiated, organized and implemented by the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), a NGO. The project aims to improve public welfare of poor college students and their families by providing much needed financial support and moral encouragement. We invite more English-speaking volunteers to support this effort and help make it a success. Contact Chen Qianqian (Leo) at 010-8287-2688 ext 652 for info.

MBA from United States. Looking for work opportunity in China. Chinese language fluent, experience in manufacturing and marketing. Available for long-term hire, or project basis. Please send note to: sunlightpro@usa.com

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Community
Announcements

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.

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.

Flower Art Lesson
Every Mondays and Tuesdays, RMB 480 (members), RMB 560 (non-members) per four classes. Venue at Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club. For more details call Miss Ho at (20) 8350 7777 ext 389.

DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB 900 (non-members),RMB 750 (members), includes tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (20) 8130 0638 for more information.

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

Shenzhen
The 10th Int? Public Security Product Expo, Nov.1-4
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 82072348

China (Shenzhen) Products Purchasing Fair, Nov.8-11
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 82945079,82945004

Date with Dinosaur Exhibit, until Nov 28
He Xiangning Art Museum, located at Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26604540

Guangzhou
City & Landscape Expo,Nov 6-8
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, located at 117 Liu Hua Road, Tel : (20) 38870690

 
Dining
Out

Assorted Dim Sum
Enjoy a wide variety of dim sum freshly cooked at your order. Authentic dim sum items feature savory mouthfuls of shrimps dumplings, roasted pork buns, steamed spare ribs and etc. Prices range from RMB 9 to RMB 25. Creative new items are offered on a weekly basis. For reservations, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext. 588 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com

Shenzhen
Swallow's Nest
European cuisine, good view of the bay. Located at the Nanhai Hotel, #1 Gong Ye 1st Rd., Shekou. Tel:(755) 26692440

Ashoka Indian Restaurant
2F, Shenfang Department Store, Shennan Rd., Luohu District. Tel:(755) 82311124

Kosmo Coffee
1F Tong Luo Wan Shopping Mall, Zhong Lu Plaza, Hua Qiao Cheng, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 82483832

Guangzhou
Lemon House Vietnamese Cuisine
1F, 11 Jianshe Liu Rd., Tel:(20) 83753600

Oro Espresso
82, No. 1, Tian He Rd. South, (opposite the Teem Plaza), tel: (20) 87591860

Green Fields Vegetarian Cuisine
6/F, Xin Yu Bldg., Nong Lin Xia Rd., tel:(20) 61282904

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

 
Nightlife

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
Twins
1F Carriana Friendship Square, 2002 South Renmin Rd., Luohu District. Tel(755) 82361998

Jungle Jungle Cafe
1F Carriana Friendship Square, 2002 South Renmin Rd., Luohu District. Tel(755) 25183388

Goodfellas
Newly renovated. Rm. 101, Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou. Tel (755) 83776698

Guangzhou
Rich's Club
3F, Xin Zhong Yuan Bldg., 313 Yanjiang Rd., Middle. Tel:(20) 83653156

Twinkle
Formerly Baffalo BAr, 19 Guangming Rd. (behind Holiday Inn city Center), tel:(20) 83495251

Windmill Lounge
D03 baietan Bar Street, Fangcun. Tel:(20) 81895273

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Weekly
Calendar

Monday, November 3, 2003
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Shenzhen
Live Jazz BAnd at True Colors
From 9:30 pm-midnight. Located at 4F, Dongmen Friendship City, Jiefang Rd. Luohu District. Contact info@shenzhenparty.com for details.

Power Hour - MoonDance Cafe
All beer (except Paulaner) at 18RMB, located at the Shopping Plaza of Crowne Plaza Hotel,OCT, Nanshan Discrict, tel:(755) 26936741

Guangzhou
Freemen Fever at SuperDish
Funny games included. Located at 2F, 555 American Citi-Bank Center, Renmin rd. Middle, tel:(20) 81300638

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)

Macau
13th Macao International Jazz Festival - Workshop (Jam session)
AT the Macau Cultural Centre, 2:30pm/ 6:30pm, Free admission, for details, visit www.macautourism.gov.mo

Tuesday, November 4, 2003
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Shenzhen
Power Hour - MoonDance Cafe
All beer (except Paulaner) at 18RMB, located at the Shopping Plaza of Crowne Plaza Hotel,OCT, Nanshan Discrict, tel:(755) 26936741

Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB 200 (members) and RMB 320 (non-members) for eight lessons. Venue will be at the Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 8350 7777 ext 389.

Wednesday, November 5, 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.

Guangzhou
Ladies' Night at the Cave BAr
Free admission. 9.30pm-2am, BF, Zhu Jiang Building, 360 Huan Shi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 8386 3660

Thursday, November 6, 2003
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Shenzhen
T-Bone Thursday at McCawley's
Good food, huge serving size. McCawley's is located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 26684496

Hongkong
Hong Kong Harbour Fest - Neil Young & Michelle Branch
At the Tamar Site, 8pm, tickets from $258 to $988, call (852) 31288288 for details.

Friday, November 7, 2003
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Shenzhen
Rooftop BBQ at McCawley's
Starts at 7pm. Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 26684496

Jazz & Blues Night at Moondance
Special drinks at special prices. Located at the Shopping Plaza of Crowne Plaza Hotel,OCT, Nanshan Discrict, tel:(755) 26936741

Guangzhou
Utah Band
Live pop music, 9pm, at JJ's Bar, call (20) 83577017 for details.

Happy Hours by The Singapore Club of Guangzhou
Every first Fri of the month. Venue this month at Tavern Bar at the Garden Hotel, 6:30-9pm, RMB60, free flow of soft drinks, beer, house red and white wine and snacks. Call (20) 8732 2111 for more details.

Hongkong
Hong Kong Harbour Fest - Rolling Stones
At the Tamar Site, 8pm, tickets from $288 to $1988, call (852) 31288288 for details.

Saturday, November 8, 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.

Sunday , November 9, 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. Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 26684496

Hongkong
Hong Kong Harbour Fest - Rolling Stones
At the Tamar Site, 8pm, tickets from $288 to $1988, call (852) 31288288 for details.

 
Upcoming
Events

Shenzhen
China Int'l Machinery Tech & Equipment Exhibition Nov.14-17
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, tel:(755) 83867048

The 7th Shenzhen Int? Motor Show Nov.14-18
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District, tel:(755) 82931602/3

Guangzhou
The 7th China Pet Show, Nov 10-13
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road, Tel : (010) 68748924, or visit www.icecf.com.cn or www.21cantonfair.com for details.

The 92nd China's Shoes, Hats & Leather Products Trade Fair, Nov 12-14
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road, tel:(20) 2608 2568, or visit www.icecf.com.cn or www.21cantonfair.com for details.

HOngkong
Lan Kwai Fong's Carribean Street Carnival Weekend, Nov 21-23
Contact Lan Kwai fong Entertainments at (852) 28678814 for details.

Macau
50th Macau Grand Prix, Nov 13-16
For details, visit www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo

 
Hongkong
Happenings

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 Tue-Sat 6pm-9pm, All you can drink for HKD120 only! Soothing live music from 7PM onwards Tue to Fri. Cosmo Frenzy, our very own Ladies Night, every Wed. from 9pm onwards, with live music from 7PM and DJ's May and Eric Bryan on vinyl control with R&B tunes all night. Cosmopolitans and it's other version free for ladies all night, live on stage Clause 8 starting at 7PM, Tel 2523 6690, info@edgehk.com or visit www.edgehk.com

 
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