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 Rutgers
International EMBA Program
Reach your career goals with Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey. The 14-month American Executive
MBA program takes place entirely in Shanghai, and is still
enrolling for Summer 2006 Startup - APPLY NOW! All courses
and accreditation standards are identical to our EMBA
programs in the US, and all courses are taught by Rutgers
US Professors. Schedule a Personal Meeting to learn how
Rutgers can assist you in your professional development!
Please call us at 021-6217-6067/8711 or email emba_sh@rutgers.cn.
To learn more about Rutgers EMBA programs in China, visit
http://business.rutgers.edu/iemba
or www.rutgers.cn
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Search through this week's email newsletter for answers
to the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to
win great prizes.
This week's prize is a China guidebook!
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Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars
and restaurants in Shanghai. Visit www.yphh.com
for more info and check back each week to see if you are
pictured here!
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Formula One Emotions 2005 Yearbook
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in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!".
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each
week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Doors
Large, Tall Rectangular Wooden Tibetan Door panels - brightly
painted; - Various colors and patterns available. Patterns
are very original based on supernatural characters from
Tibetan mythology. Because of their attractiveness in color
and motifs these doors are just perfect for the interior
décor just to slide them into a wall or to separate
rooms. We have a very distinctive collection of salvaged
old Beijing doors suitable for exterior use, as well.
For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/ |
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Each
week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
in Shanghai!
SCAA
is Shanghai’s privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated
to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA
helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate
about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For
more information please visit scaashanghai.org |
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Hotel Deals |
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Swinging Retreat at the Hilton Sanya
Enjoy
luxury accommodation of contemporary southern
Chinese style, golf at a prestigious club and
indulge in pure pampering at The Spa Retreat plus
a world of gastronomic delights at the new Hilton
Sanya Resort & Spa, on the magnificent Yalong
Bay. At an attractive package rate of RMB 2998
nett, you'll receive two nights' stay (single/double)
in a Bay Room Scenic View plus daily breakfast
for two persons plus two Yalong Bay Golf Club
green fee coupons or two sessions of aromatherapy
at The Spa Retreat or one of each. For reservations
Worldwide call 800 820 0600 (toll-free in China)
or the resort at 0898 8858 8888 or visit us online
at www.sanya.hilton.com
www.hiltonsanya.cn
 Enjoy
More Privileges at Imperial Club of Wangfujing
Grand Hotel
Wangfujing Grand hotel creates an exclusive environment
called "Imperial Club" for both business
and leisure travellers, all guests can enjoy the
enhanced privileges at Imperial Club,including
free use of in-room LCD computer with high-speed
internet access, choice of health pillows for
your stay, complimentary Buffet Breakfas, Express
Check-in, late check out till 16:00 and many more.
For further information or reservation, please
visit www.wangfujinghotel.com,
or email to marketing@wangfujinghotel.com
 Making
an Appointment on Holiday Inn Beach BBQ, See You
There!
The very nearest the ocean "Beach BBQ"
will open on May 1st! Only need RMB188/pax, you
could taste the really Sichuan & Hainan style
Hot pot. Accompanying with gentle wind, hearing
a sound of ocean wave. It's the best place for
you to enjoy your Dinner! Time: 18:00 pm - 23:00
pm. See you there! Tel: 86-898-8856 5666-7166.
 Getting
Things Done
At Crowne Plaza Sanya, you'll discover a fresh
new way of doing business in everything from large
seminars to discreet private meetings. As a global
business hotel, we understand that meetings are
an essential part of business. For this, we've
put together a comprehensive range of products
and services called Meetings Success. Supported
by a professional team that understands your detailed
meeting needs, Crowne Plaza Sanya is committed
to helping you succeed in all of your business
endeavors. Tel: (86-898) 8855 5888*8701-8706;
E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com,
syxcp@ichotelsgroup.com;
Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/home
 "Buddha
Bar" Weekend Stay at Sofitel Plaza Xiamen
The first ever "Lobby Party" in China
with Buddha Bar's Resident DJ Ravin on Saturday,
20th May. Join Sofitel Plaza Xiamen for this voyage
of enchantment at RMB 758 including 1 night stay
in Superior Room with breakfast & tickets
for 2 persons (subject to 4% government tax).
A sensual experience, not to be missed! For further
information or reservation, please call hotline
at (0592) 511 9677.
Upgrade Your Trip at Crowne Plaza Beijing
With its contemporary designed rooms,
the new renovated Crowne Plaza Beijing directly
located on Wangfujing Avenue, offering easy access
to International business centers, vibrant shopping
venues and an array of historical landmarks. Add
only RMB 400 to upgrade to Executive Floor, enjoy
the benefits of complimentary buffet breakfast,
free Broadband Internet access & local calls,
happy cocktail hour, late check out and many others.
For reservation, dial China Toll Free Number 800
830 4088 or e-mail: reservation@crowneplazabj.com
 "Summer
Storm" Package at Presidential Plaza
Valid from May 8th till August 31st 2006. Superior
Room: RMB 650.00 net including: Daily buffet breakfast
for 2-persons | Upgrade to Deluxe Room when guest
pays RMB50.00 extra | Complimentary KTV private
room and 50% discounts on beverage consumption
in the Presidential Club | 20% discount on Food
& Beverage in the Garden Cafe, Dynasty Jade
Garden and Manhattan Grill restaurants | 10% discount
on Beijing By Night Tour | Welcome drink coupons
for 2-persons | Complimentary use of the hotel's
swimming pool, Fitness Center and sauna | Complimentary
local telephone call | Free laundry on one suit
pressing | Free charge of Internet Service | Late
check out time to 14:00. * Bookings via www.presidentialplaza.com
get 10% extra discount * Subject to rooms availability*
The restrictions may apply by the Hotel Management.
Website: www.presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588; Fax: (8610) 6800 5888.
The Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various
restaurants, Bars, international schools, and
supermarkets within walking distance | Spacious
apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm with apartment
features and facilities | 24 hours reception and
security with daily housekeeping service | The
only 'LEED NC SILVER' certificate winner in China
issued by U.S green building council | Flexible
leasing terms from daily to long term. Tel: (0755)
2688 3333; address: No.8 Nanhai Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen; Email: Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com;
Website: www.fraserhospitality.com
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Executive Package
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center offers
great value of only RMB 1988.00 per night for
Executive Room + Airport Transfer, This special
rate includes: 1 night stay in the Executive Room
| Complimentary stay for your traveling companion
sharing same room | Free 1 way airport transfer,
arrival or departure, to confirm upon booking
with flight details | Free 1 daily buffet breakfast
at Executive Lounge or Seasons Cafe | Free pressing
of one suit on arrival | Late check out until
4:00pm | Welcome fresh fruits & flowers upon
arrival | Free local telephone calls & local
faxes | Free Broadband Internet Access | Free
use of Executive Lounge meeting room for 2 hours
| Happy cocktail hours from 5pm-7pm with varieties
of canapes, cakes & drinks | Free use of both
Pulse Health Club gymnasium and the roof top swimming
pool overlooking the city. Valid until 31st August
2006. Above rates are subject to 15% surcharge
and availability. For reservations: Tel: (8610)
6465 3388 ext 5522 / 5533; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.
Soft Opening Promotion at The Landmark
Hotel, Shenzhen
Shenzhen only 5 star luxury all suites business
hotel will offer 60% discount for all suites (RMB
920 + 15%) from 16 May to 08 October 2006. All
suites are 48sq meters and above, complete with
extra large bath and rainforest showers, 42 inch
plasma television, complimentary broadband internet,
"intelligent" air conditioning and double-glazed
windows for perfcet peace and quite amid the bustling
city are just some of the features to compliment
your stay. For room bookings, please visit our
website www.szlandmark.com
or call reservations department at (0755) 8219
0033.
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around
China. Find pictures, comments, and maps for the
hostels and then choose what type of bed and rooms
you need. We lots of cities including Beijing,
Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai, and
Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely book
online and find the cheapest rates online with
us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself
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 Enjoy
7 nites at B.A.T.S
Mondays: Beermuda Mondays, Tuesdays: Sizzling Mexican
Nites with Sauza Tequila, Wednesdays: Snack Happy
Hour All Night, Thursdays: Girls Nite with free
cash drink vouchers for each lady! Fridays: Brazilian
Fiesta with Samba and Caipirinha all night! Saturdays:
Mix and Match Party with Remy Cocktails, Sundays:
Formula 1 Nite, exciting giveaways. All week: Free
glass of Jacob's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon with every
order of steak. For reservations: (8621) 6882 8888
Ext 24 - Basement 1, Tower 1, Pudong Shangri-La,
33 Fu Cheng Lu. Pudong.
 Grace
Vineyard Wine Visits Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant
From now until May 30, Grace Vineyard
from Shanxi Province visits Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant.
An 8-course Cantonese Tasting Menu paired with 2
glasses of Grace Vineyard wines is priced at RMB688*
per person (minimum of 2 persons). On May 18, Grace
Vineyard proprietor Judy Leissner will visit and
guide guests through all the wines. Cocktails will
be served on the 60th floor roof top and dinner
served at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant Private Room,
priced at RMB688* per person. Opportunity to win
a round-trip weekend trip for 2 persons to the Grace
Vineyard in Shanxi Province. Reservation: (8621)
5359 4969 ext 6436.
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Travel Information |
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Get
the View of Tai Lake at Yuan Tou Zhu
Yuan Tou Zhu scenic spot, located at the western outskirts
of Wuxi, is an island on the Tai Lake. It was one of
the 4 famous resorts of the Family Rong, a rich business
family in China. Here you can view the amazing sunrise
and sunset of the Tai Lake, and the entrance ticket
of the scenic spot can offer you a special price to
live in the resort on the island. Moreover, you can
have the delicious Tai Hu San Bai (Three Whites in Tai
Lake: white fish, shrimp and crab) here. For more information,
pls call the scenic spot management (86510) 8555 1544
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Education |
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Rutgers
International EMBA Program in Shanghai
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, a
14-month Program still enrolling for Summer 2006
Startup - APPLY NOW! All courses and accreditation
standards equal to our Programs in USA. Call 021-6217-6067/8711
or Email emba_sh@rutgers.cn.
To learn more about Rutgers EMBA China programs,
visit http://business.rutgers.edu/iemba
or www.rutgers.cn |
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Health & Fitness |
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Your Feet a Holiday
Celebrathing our 10th retreat opening in Fuxing
Park Shanghai "from sole to soul". For
every one hour or more of paid Aroma oil massage,
we will offer you an Oriental Foot massage at
half price. Dragonfly Donghu Tel: 021-5405 0008;
Xinle Tel: 021-5403 9982; Hongmei Tel: 021-6242
4328; Shanghai Kerry Centre Tel: 021-6279 4625.
Jinan Tel: 021-6327 1193. SRCA Tel: 021-2201 0899.
Fuxing Park Tel: 021-5386 0060. Biyun Tel: 021-5030
7382. Changyi Tel: 021-5878 4755. Lianyang Tel:
021-5833 7549. For more information please visit
our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn.
* cash & credit cards only * offer expires:
31-May-2006 * except Kerry Center * only available
for Monday to Thursday *
Power Fencing Club
Fencing, renowned as the "ballet in fighting",
is one of the Top 10 popular sports in the world
at pressent, and welcome in Europe and North America.
Power Fencing Club is the first fencing club in
Shanghai, because this sport combined by entertainment
and fitness, it is welcomed by youth, especially
white-collar class in the city. We have different
class for different members, and we also offer
several kinds of member cards price from RMB300-4800
for you to choose. If you want to join in to this
sport, please dial (8621) 6301 9639 for more details.
Yinghua
Bowling
Occupying 4888 square meters, Ying Hua Bowling
equipts the advantage GS96 from America for its
bowling ways. And it is the only Bowling venue
in the city to asopt the automatic shoe-rent system
and antisepsis machines. There are also buffet
for drinks and bowling instruments. It is a suitable
venue for lerisure, entertainment and fitness.
TEL (8621) 6227 1088
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Health and Recreational Activities in Shanghai!!
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Relocations |
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Shanghai
Xile Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service companies in Shanghai,
Shanghai Xile Moving Service Company already had 10-year
history in this industry. At present we have more than
30 trucks in different types and a group of bridle-wise
staff, and had won a lot of prize awarded by the government.
Xile Moving Service features living moving and office
moving, and has created a transport system in the city
in order to satisfy different clients in different districts.
All our service price is made following the supervision
of the price department. We guarantee to provide the high
quality service for all of our customers. Contact us:
(8621) 6640 5638, Room501, No.13, Lane 655 Zhenjin Road.
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Jobs |
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Job
Opening at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently has job opening
for Assistant to Fiscal Liaison Officer. For more
details, please look up at the Embassy web page:
http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=266&artid=438
Career Opportunities at Western Academy of Beijing
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international
school is seeking 1) Desktop Publisher 2) Web Developer
3) Registrar 4) HR Officer 5) China Studies Teacher.
Applicants must have excellent English. Please send
application to application@westernacademy.com.
For more information, please call HR Manager (8610)
8456 4155 ext 1062 or check out www.wab.edu
Seeking
Group Accountant for International Accounting Firm
LehmanBrown International Accountants is rapidly
expanding and seeking to recruit dynamic individuals
for the following positions: Group Accountant, minimum
3 years accounting experience, must have accountant
experience in large to medium size company, and
can use accounting system and business processer,
expatriate wanted. US GAAP Manager, min 5yrs experience
including audit with Big 4 or sizable CPA firm,
strong understanding of Local and US GAAP and financial
policies and maintenance of accounting books and
financial statements in both US GAAP and Local GAAP,
annual statutory audits, experience in conducting
SOX 404 project; Please e-mail your resume with
a cover letter outlining which position you are
interested in to: shanghaicareer@lehmanbrown.com
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