The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• Direct Employment By Foreign Companies Banned
• Bilingual Bimonthly On Tibetan Humanities, Geography Debuts
• Nation's 1st Economic Survey Starts
• Schoolyard Stabbing Kills Child, injures 18
• China To Build New Rail Links In Northwest
• Unsafe Injections Cause Of 390,000 Premature Deaths In China
• Race Begins For Olympic Mascot

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Shenzhen
Aerobics Lesson at Jingshan Gym
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Private home lessons also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.

Physical Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen. The Citic City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call (755) 25988861.

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 for time schedule.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. Tel:(20) 83729977

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Shenzhen
Brazilian Samba Carnival at the Maya Water Park, until Aug 29
6:30pm, RMB30, at Happy Valley, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26949168

Water Festival, until Aug 22
7:30pm, RMB30, China Folk Village, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District.

9th Beer Festival, until Aug 22
7:30pm, RMB30, Live performances, loads of beer, at the Kaiser's Palace, Window of the World, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26902840

Summer Time, Clicquot Time, until Sept 30
Premium Picnic Baskets including 1 Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Ice jackets, glasses and special deli items. Available at Cafe Zentro, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., OCT. For details, call (755) 26936888

SZ Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514 for details

SZ Mandarin Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706.

New Experience Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377.

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. Visit www.swiconline.com 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, RMB480 (members), RMB560 (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
RMB900 (non-members), RMB750 (members), includes tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (20) 81300638 for more information.

Shenzhen
China (Shenzhen) International Surface Treatment Coating and Anticorrosive Technology & Equipment Exhibition, Aug 11-13
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755)83867900, 83867327

China (Shenzhen) International Coating Exhibition, Aug 11-13
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755)83867900, 83867327

Guangzhou
The 9th Guangzhou Exhibition and Seminar for Chartered Management & Chain Group, Aug 10-12
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 85539139, 85539079

The 5th Guangzhou Exhibition for Chartered Group & Famous Brand of Dress & Costume, Aug 10-12
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 85539139, 85539079

2004 The 3rd Guangzhou IT Week, Aug 10-13
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 87617370

China (Guangzhou) Consumer Goods Procurement Consulting Meeting 2004, Aug 12-14
Jinhan Exhibition Centre, 119 Liuhua Lu, Call Ms Yip at (20) 87501412 for more details, or visit www.jh-gz.com

Engravings by Salvador Dali, Aug 1-15
9am-5pm,free admission, Penpel Gallery, 2F, Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island. Tel:(20) 87351163

Fossils Exhibit, until Aug 25
Collection by Jinshan Geology Museum, Hunan Province. RMB 6, daily 9am-5pm, at the Guangzhou Museum. For details, call (20) 83545253.

Hongkong
Food Expo 2004, Aug 13-16
10am-7:30pm, HK$20, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Tel:(853)25828888, www.hkfoodexpo.com

The Landmark Hotel Shenzhen
*Summer Lunch Buffet - RMB58 net /person; 11:30-14:30; Venue: 1/F Piazza Cafe. Enjoy our Summer Lunch Buffet everyday at Piazza Cafe. Sumptuous food, elegant environment, excellent service are all orchestrated for your ultimate dinning experience. For details, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext.501 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn *All You Can Eat Dim Sum - RMB48 net/person=48 kinds of Dim Sum; 07:30-14:30; Venue: 2/F Artisan Court. For details, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext.588 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn *Happy Hours - Buy one and get one free; 17:30-02:00; Venue: 3/F BJ'zz.com Bar. For details, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext.504 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn

Shenzhen
Cafe Zentro
Venetian Sunday Brunch available. Located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 29636888 ext. 8117

NYC English Cafe Bar
American food and some English conversation. 3F Waimao Bldg., 23 Fuhua Rd., Futian District. Tel:(755) 83188042

XiXiawang Muslim Restaurant
Bagua 1 Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 82261689

Guangzhou
Ar Lai Seafood Market
Thai cuisine. Located at beside Yun Tai Garden, Bai Yun Mountain, Guangyuan Zong Lu. Tel:(20) 37227888

Shanghai Tan
Shanghainese cuisine. Located at 1F Xinlong Bldg., 133 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 87361138

Tan Fish Head Hot Pot Restaurant
Sichuan food. Located 1-2F, Hua Sheng Bldg., 102 Xianlie Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 37662088

Dongguan
Kansas City Bar and Grill
2F, Grand Noble Hotel, Gankou Rd., Humen Town. Tel:(769) 5117888

Botanica Brasserie
International cuisine. GF Sheraton Hotel Dongguan, 107 Highway, Houjie Town. Tel:(769) 5988888

Rhine Castle
European cuisine. 1F, Dongguan Hotel, 11 Dongzheng Rd. Dongguan City. Tel:(769) 2222222

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Shenzhen
Freeman
Located at the Shenzhen Stadium, Gate-2, Block-12, Luohu District. Tel:(755) 83246252

Class Club
They often have pool parties, 5th Floor Century Plaza Hotel, 1 Chun Feng Road, Luohu District. Tel:(755) 82363809

Zen Coffee & Lounge
Quiet and calm, located at Shop 32-33, Sea World Complex, Shekou

Guangzhou
Blue Note
Jazz Bar. GF 165 Taojin Lu, across from 7-11. Tel:(20) 83593384

CK Bar
White collar crowd hang out. 3F Xinguang Hui Shang Wu Dasha, 3 Beijing Nan Lu. Tel:(20) 83264673

La Fite Bar
Unit 1, 1F Section B, Bai E Tan Bar Street, Fangcun District. Tel:(20) 81594570

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August 9, Monday
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Shenzhen
Dinner's Delight
20% 0ff on all wines. Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB 45. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26684496

Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day. Located at Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. Tel: (755) 83617612, 83255116

Guangzhou
Special Greens
Until Sep 30, green fees at RMB 150 for 18 holes on Mondays, South Palms Country Golf Club, Huang Zhu Yuan, Zhenlong Town, Zeng Ceng City. Tel:(20) 82876388, 82878756

Children's Art Courses
4:30-6pm, every Monday, RMB90 per hour, at the Insignt Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (20) 38215002

Japanese Family Hour
Hosted by Guangzhou Japanese Women Association, Free admission. 10-11:30am, Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Tel:(20) 85513838

Hongkong
Terje Rypdal in HKG
8pm, Guitar music, HK$100-$280, Kwai Tsing Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung. Tel:(852) 27349009

5th Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival 2004 in Hong Kong - Asian Rising Powers
8pm, HK$80-$170, Yuen Long Theatre Auditorium, Tel:(852) 24761029, 27349009

August 10, Tuesday
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Shenzhen
Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Two for Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
6-8pm. Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26684496

Mahjong for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (755) 26676020.

Guangzhou
Special Greens
Until Sep 30, green fees at RMB150 for 18 holes for ladies, South Palms Country Golf Club, Huang Zhu Yuan, Zhenlong Town, Zeng Ceng City, Tel:(20) 82876388, 82878756

Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members) for eight lessons. Venue will be at the Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (020)83507777 ext 389.

Hongkong
Ghost in the Shell
HK Arts Centre, Agnie b. Cinema, 7:30pm, HK$50, 2 Harbour Rd, Wanchai, for details, call (852) 25820200, 31288288

August 11, Wednesday
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Shenzhen
HipHop Night at Soho Club
Pool Competition. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm to 2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (755) 8230 1833 for details.

Ladies Night at McCawley's
9pm. 50% off on selected drinks. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26684496

Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.

Guangzhou
Summer GWIC Playground,
Every Wed, 10-11:30am, until Aug 31. RMB20 per child (includes snacks and juices), 10% discount on food and drinks for mums. Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Tel: (20) 85513838

Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
8pm. 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.

Hongkong
Mamma Mia!
Musical,7:45pm, HK$350-$700, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, for details, call (852) 27342009

Rhythm & Groove at 1/5
Every Wed, blues and funk, 9:30pm. Located at 9 Star St. Tel:(852) 25202515 for more details.

August 12, Thursday
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Shenzhen
Ladies Night at Soho Club
Free bar drinks for the ladies from 9-11pm, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Tex Mex Thursday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26684496

Ladies' Golf day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (755) 26810062.

Guangzhou
Canadian Gathering at Park Lounge
7-9pm, Free snacks and 10% off drinks, inside Lan Pu, Jie Fang Lu. For details, call Caroline Berube at 135 00027860

Singing Club/Film Club by EF Enterprises
5:45-6:45pm every Thursday. Call (20) 3760 1518 for more details about venue and admission.

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

Hongkong
Live Jazz Night
8pm, Bohemian Lounge, GF, 3-5 Old Bailey St., Soho. Tel:(852) 25266099

Ladies Night at Joint 15
Every Thurs, 10:30pm-4am, free entry and drinks all night long for ladies, HK$100 for men, buy one get one free drink for men, Located at 1F Ming An Plaza Phase 1, 8 Sunning Ave, Causeway Bay. Tel:(852) 28107229

PIMP Ladies Night at Bier Keller
Every Thursday, 11pm, HK$100 (men), free entry and drinks for Ladies, Basement, De Fenwick, 42-50 Lockhart Road, Wanchai. For details, call (852) 92373702

August 13, Friday
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Shenzhen
Dance Night at Soho Club
All night long, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Beer and Pizza Night @ Mama Gelato
6-11pm. Carlsberg Beer at RMB10, Sea World Plaza Shop 70-71 Shekou, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26850910

Mexican Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
9:30pm-1:30 am. All Tequila Shots for only 20rmb. With the Gone Johnson Review band. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld Complex, Shekou

Guangzhou
First Anniversary & John's Birthday Party
Dress in black or as your favorite murderer. RMB 100 for an all-you-can-eat buffet and Qingdao draft. Sportsmen's American Restaurant, JJ's Bar, for details, call (20) 83591509.

Australian Football League
2004 AFL Premiership, 10:30pm, Elephant & Castle, 363 Huanshi Dong Lu, Call (20) 83593309 for more details.

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

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

1920s Cafe's Caribbean Night
Free RMB35 cocktail for the most creative outfit. 8pm-10:30pm, 183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83336156

Hongkong
Ann's World of Music All Creatures Great and Small
Featuring Conductor Alaistair Willis, 7:30pm, Hk$100-$150, Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, 1 Edinburgh Place, Central. For details call (852) 29212840, 27349009

Electronic Wondering Live
7:30pm, HK$130-$150, Caritas Community Hall, 5F, Caritas House, 2 Caine Road, for details, call (852) 24934181, 35729980

Laboratory Espresso
Fringe Club, O2 Theatre, 8pm, $85, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Lan Kwai Fong. For details, call (852) 31288288

Happy Friday at Joint 15
Every Friday, 10:30pm, ladies free entry & free drinks all night long, HK$100 entry fee with 1 drink for men (non-member) All drinks buy one get one free. 1F Ming An Plaza Phase 1, 8 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay. Tel:(852)28107229

August 14, Saturday
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Shenzhen
Club Night at Soho Club
Club music. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Shekou Hash at 2:30pm
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
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
For more information visit the Guangzhou IELTS Test Centre at www.gzielts.com or call (20) 34285191, 89003878, 89003138.

Tri-Nations Rugby
10:30pm, Elephant & Castle, 363 Huanshi Dong Lu, Call (20) 83593309 for more details.

English Language Exchange Events
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20) 38483627 for schedule.

1920s Cafe's Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit. 8pm-10:30pm, 183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83336156

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

Hongkong
The Sound of Sci-Fi Movie
By the HK Symphony Orchestra, 8pm, HK$60-$100, Tai Po Civic Centre Auditorium, 12 On Ping Rd, Tai Po, Tel:(852) 27349009, 26654477

LCSD Open Fencing Championships
HK Park Sports Centre Arena, HK$30 per event, for details, call (852) 25048106

Club Recruitment Day
All afternoon, various bars in Wanchai, Central and Lan Kwai Fong, for details, call (852) 25048311

August 15, Sunday
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Shenzhen
World Beat at VBar
10pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Call (755) 26936888

Ploughman's Lunch
11am, 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
Australian Football League
2004 AFL Premiership, 10:30pm, Elephant & Castle, 363 Huanshi Dong Lu, Call (20) 83593309 for more details.

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

Hongkong
LCSD Open Fencing Championships
HK Park Sports Centre Arena, HK$30 per event, for details, call (852) 25048106

Shenzhen
The 15th International Furniture (Shenzhen) Fair, Aug 19-22
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 83786192

2004 South China Int'l Tourism Fair, Aug 27-29
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 82116091,

The 10th Presentation Microelectronics Shenzhen 2004 (Nepcon), Aug 30-Sep 2
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (10) 68207157

China Import & Export Watch & Gifts Trade Fair, Aug 30-Sept 2
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 83328656

The 6th China International Photoelectronic Exposition, Sept 6-9
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 83536031


Guangzhou
The 14th China Int'l Furniture Fair (Guangzhou) Home Textile & Decor China 2004, Aug 18-21
Guangzhou Pazhou Int'l Exhibition and Convention Centre, Tel:(20) 89895576, 89890602, for more details, call (20) 86673473.

2004 China Guangzhou Exhibition for Nonferrous Metal Material and Processing Industry, Aug 31-Sep 3
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 82580477, 82580515

The 2th China Guangzhou Exhibition for Glass Industry and Technology & Machinery, Aug 31-Sep 3
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 82580477, 82580515

Guangdong International Clothing Fair 2004, Sep02-05
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 37603865, 37603885

The 21st Guangzhou International Beauty & Cosmetic Expo, Sep 9-12,
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 81081091, 81075345

Hongkong
Dance "2004"
Hk Southern District Women's Association, Aug 16
HK City Hall, Concert Hall, 7:30pm, HK$60-$100, for more details, call (852) 27349009.

Elton John's Asian Tour, Sep 13
At the HKCEC, tickets from HK$490-$1690, call HK Ticketing on (852) 31288288.

The Edge, Hong Kong's Premier Nightclub
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