The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• Officials worry that China SARS cases can't be explained
• Sohu.com witnesses full-year profitability
• Bird flu death toll rises to 15, China steps up campaign against the virus
• China Life troubles a timely reminder of risks
• Lantern Festival stampede kills 37 near Beijing
• China culls over 12 lakh poultry

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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 (20) 83507777 ext 389.

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Shenzhen
Salsa in Shenzhen
It's hot and here to stay. For more information on the class schedules and upcoming salsa parties, please visit www.clavevibe.com.

Toastmaster's Club (Shenzhen)
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 13825200514 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) 87049512, 87047009, 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 details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 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) 81300638 for more information.

Hongkong
2004 Hong Kong Arts Festival, Feb 3-Mar 7
Featuring 26 International performing groups. For more details, please call (852) 28242430, (852) 27349011

Shenzhen
The 5th International Public Art Exhibition, Dec 12, 2003 -Nov 2005
He Xiangning Art Gallery, 10am-6pm. Located at Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26605348, 26604540

Terra-cotta show at the Minsk World
Original pieces from Xian. Located at Xiaomeisha Holiday Resort, Yantian District, Call: (755) 25355333

Guangzhou
Hong Kong and Macau Promotion Week
Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Centre, 119 Liu Hua Lu, Tel: (20) 36235883, or call (755) 82931506 for details.

Hongkong
HOFEX, Feb 10-13
At the Hongkong Exhibition Center. Contact Hongkong Exhibition Services Ltd. at (852) 28041500 for details.

Valentine's Day February 14, 2004
Valentine's Buffet at the Pizza Cafe with romantic Violin music to play for each table, free flow of soft drinks, beautiful table decoration, dance floor, heart shape balloon and red rose for ladies...Dinner Buffet at Piazza Café: RMB248*/adult and RMB148*/child. Set Dinner at Steak Court: RMB588 net per person, including one glass of Moet and Chandon.Set Dinner at Artisan Court: RMB668* for two persons. *Subject to 15% service charge. For further details, please contact (86 755) 8217 2288-501 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com

Shenzhen
Coffee Garden
Italian Food Promotion by Chef Marco Anzani, Shangrila Hotel, East Side Railway Station, 1002 Jianshe Rd., Luohu District. Tel:(755) 82330888

Indian Kitchen
Affordable and authentic. Located at 42 ZhenHua Rd., Futian District. Tel:(755) 3327822

Gold Palm Cafe
Nice and clean. Located at the Boulevard, East Pacific Garden Phase II, Futian District. Tel:(755) 83133636

Guangzhou
Antipasto Italian Restaurant
Meet at Chandon Valentine's Day Special, 1F, Guangyi Bldg, 38 Huale Lu, Dongshan District. Tel: (20) 83601366

Cafe Paradise
Favorite Love Buffet Dinner on Valentine's day. Located at Hotel Landmark Canton, 8 Qiaoguang Lu. Tel:(20) 83355988

California Cafe and Pearl River Lounge
Valentine's Day Dinner. Located at Ramada Hotel, 9 Mingyue Yi Lu, Guangzhou DaDao, Dongshan District. Call (20)87372988

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 13126367370.

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

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Shenzhen
McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
True irish feel. Located at 118 Seaworld complex, Shekou, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26684496

Casablanca
Expat hang-out. GF Yin Bun Bldg., Taizi Rd, Shekou, Nanshan district. Tel:(755) 26676968

Capital Bar
New and exciting. Located at G33B, Boulevard East Pacific Garden, Futian District. Tel:(755) 83136851

Guangzhou
Focus
5F GITIC Riverside Hotel Complex, 298 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83863333

China Box
Edgy and hip. 3 He Ping Lu, Overseas Chinese Village. Tel:(20) 83596868

326 Club
Qi Lin Bldg., 13 Panfu Lu. Tel:(20) 81360481

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February 9, Monday
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Guangzhou
Fabio Biondi with the Europa Galante, in Concert
8pm, Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qing Bo Lu, Er Sha Island. For details, Call (20) 87352222 ext.312 for English.

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

Hongkong
Bobby McFerrin in Concert
At the HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 8pm. Tickets from HK$260-$500. Call (852) 27349009 for more details.

February 10, Tuesday
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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

Culture Shock at the V Bar
6pm-2am, located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,2/F, 9026 Shennan Road, OCT, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26936888

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 (20) 83507777 ext 389.

Hongkong
Dionne Warwick - The Platinum Concert
Tickets from HK$280-$680, 8pm. Venue at HKCEC Hall 3. Call (852) 28821689 for more information

February 11, Wednesday
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Shenzhen
Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm to 2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (755) 82301833 for details.

Guangzhou
Mothers' Night at Cangaroo Stop
6-9pm, babysitters provided. RMB68/person for buffet, a glass of the latest drink. Located at 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, call (20) 85513838 for details.

Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel:(20) 83862888

Conversation Club by English First Enterprises
5:45-6:45pm every wednesday. Call (20) 37601518 for more details about venue and admission.

February 12, Thursday
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Guangzhou
Singing Club/Film Club by EF Enterprises
5:45-6:45pm every Thursday. Call (20) 37601518 for more details about venue and admission.

Chinese Language Exchange
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20) 38483627 for details.

Canadian Gathering
An informal gathering, RMB60/person with free flow drinks and snacks. Venue at Back Street Restaurant, GF Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Tel:(20)87353960, 87353875.

February 13, Friday
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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
Canuck Connection
RMB60/person, with free flow drinks and snacks. Venue at Back Street Restaurant, GF Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Tel (20)87353960, 87353875.

Korean Language exchange
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20) 38483627 for details.

Blue Note Bar Live Show
Jazz music. 10pm until 1am. GF, 165 Taojin Lu, opposite 7-11. Call (20) 83593384 for details.

1920s Cafe Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit. 8pm-1030pm, 183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83336156

Hongkong
Disney on Ice
7pm, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3, Wan Chai. Tickets from HK$100-300. Call (852) 25257406 for details

Spank at The Wanch
Located at 54 Jaffe Rd., Wanchai. Call (852) 28611621 for details.

February 14, Saturday
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Shenzhen
Lock & Key Party at Dafudi Habibi
10pm to 3am at Dafudi Habibi, organized by ShenzhenParty.com. Located inside the East Lake (Donghu) Park, Louhu District. For details, call (755) 25520000

Valentine Gala Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
Venice Ballroom, Level 1, 7pm, RMB1,399.00 per couple. Located at Shennan Rd., OCT, Nanshan District. Call(755) 26936888 for more details.

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

Guangzhou
Moon and Lucy at Milano's
One night performance only. Located at 3-103 Xin Chen Bei Jie, Tianhe Dong Lu, call(20) 38810594 for details.

Romantic Jazz Night at Blue Note
Free admission. 10.30pm. Located at GF, 165 Taojin Lu, opposite 7-11 and near the Indian Restaurant. Call(20) 83593384.

Valentine's Party at the Cave Bar
Located at BF, Zhujiang Building, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu. Call (20) 83863660 for details.

Huizhou
Aotou Hash at 3:30 pm.
Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 13927370501.

Hongkong
Futurshock in concert
Tickets at Hk$200-240. Venue at Viceroy, 2nd Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd., Call (852) 61357910

Cor Fijneman Valentines Party in Hong Kong
At the Queens Club, 1F Queen's Theatre, Theatre Lane, Central. Tel: (852) 25227773. Tickets at HK$160-$200.

February 15, Sunday
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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

Guangzhou
Japanese Language exchange
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20) 38483627 for details.

Shenzhen
China International Gold, Jewelry & Gem Fair, Feb 23-Mar 1
Visi www.expo.net.cn for details.

Guangzhou
The 9th South China Dental Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference 2004, Feb 25-28
The 2nd China Oral Health Care Products Expo & Technology Conference 2004
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road. Call (20)83548263, 83549078

The 8th Guangzhou Spring Gift, Premium & Fashion Decoration Show, Mar 3-6
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road. Call (20) 38250412, 38250416 for details.

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