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Xianzai Shanghai Issue #3.03
March 11, 2002
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Travel Information
Hotel Deals
Dining Out
Jobs
Relocations
Property/Real Estate
Education
Services

Community Announcements

Health & Fitness
Art & Business Exhibits
Performances
Movies & Plays
Bars & Restaurants
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Opera Night -- A grander show and feast than ever before!
On March 23rd night let us bring you on a dreamy Opera journey, with two world famous artists from Italy, together with ten celebrated tenors and Sopranos from the Shanghai Opera House. A spectaculer Gala Dinner awaits you in the Grand Ballroom, featuring a refined 6 course menu, complimented by French Champagne and wines. Priced at only RMB13,380* per table of ten or RMB1,388* per person. For inquires or reservations, contact tel 6882 8888 ext 6319/6340. * Price is inclusive of 15% service charge.

2002 IRB World Sevens Series Beijing Rugby Sevens
March 16-17, 2002 Asia Games Village
The latest and most ambitious addition to the international rugby scene, the IRB World Sevens Series sets in place another important element in the IRB's drive to establish rugby as a truly global sport. In the third year of the World Sevens Series the IRB have granted the Chinese Rugby Union the sanction to hold the 2002 IRB World Sevens Series Beijing Rugby Sevens ('Beijing 7s'). This is the first time a leg of the Series will be held in Beijing. Participating Teams include Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, England, Fiji, Hong Kong China, Japan, Korea, France, New Zealand, Samoa, South Africa & USA. Ticket Prices RMB100 and RMB400 for a two day ticket please visit www.beijing7s.com for ticket purchase and locations.

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Travel Information

GREAT RATES FROM SHANGHAI TO THE USA WITH UNITED AIRLINES!
United does it FASTER, NON-STOP and EVERY DAY from Pudong Airport!
Valid until Mar. 31st, 2002
Shanghai to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle. Monday to Thursday,
CNY4280*, Friday to Sunday CNY4910* and Saturday for 5370*.
Shanghai to Las Vegas, Reno, Phoenix, Monday to Thursday, CNY5130*;
Friday to Sunday CNY5750* and Saturday for 6200*.
Shanghai to U.S. East coast, Monday to Thursday, CNY5980*; Friday to Sunday 6610* and Saturday for 7080*..
2 free stopovers* allowed! There's limited seating.
* Restrictions apply.
Valid on UA operated and United Express flights only. Special discounted
seats cannot be upgraded and no other United Airlines promotions are valid with this fare. Ticket non-refundable and change fee applies. Limited time offer. All rates plus tax and security surcharge. For Reservations and Information, contact United Airlines in Shanghai at 021-6279-8009.

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Hotel Deals

OF ALL THE HOTEL DECISIONS YOU MAKE, THIS WILL BE THE EASIEST.
You'll never have to think twice about staying at the Hiltons in China. Whatever your business needs, you can count on us to make sure it's business as usual for you. Wherever your travel takes you, you'll enjoy the same discerning standards of warm hospitality at any one of our five hotels in China.
Hilton Beijing starting at US$ 99
Hilton Chongqing starting at US$ 60
Hilton Dalian starting at US$ 68
Hilton Nanjing starting at US$ 60
Hilton Shanghai starting at US$ 118

All rates are subject to surcharge & tax; offer is available daily until March 15, 2002.
To make your reservation, please call Hilton Reservations World-wide, toll-free at 800 820 0600, the hotel directly or book online at www.hilton.com.
As of February 01, Hilton joins Air China Companion Card Frequent Flyer Programme, giving you the opportunity to earn Hilton HHonors points and earn miles with your Air China Companion Card at the same time - we call this "Double Dipping".

For sheer convenience you can't beat the four-star CTS PLAZA BEIJING as the place to stay. Just off the third ring road and the airport expressway. You can stroll to the neighbouring Internatinal Exhibition Centre. High speed Internet free access via DDN. RMB599.00/standard room/night, NET Valid from March 01 - August 31, 2002
To make your reservation, please contact phone 8610-64622288 or fax 64612502 or sales@ctsplaza.com or book on line at www.ctsplaza.com

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Collect your passport at any outlet and start gaining bonus point. Each completed passport entitles you to RMB1500 in complimentary vouchers.
For detail information, please call 8610-68005588
http://www.stateguesthotel.com

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Dining Out

MELROSE PIZZA
All March and April offering 1 large pizza, 2 bottles of Miller beer, 5 chicken wings, all for only 98 rmb. Call 800-220-2233 for delivery from any of our 8 locations in Shanghai.

Planet Shanghai
Outside tables on Huaihai Zhong Rd make it a popular place for lunch on sunny days, decent continental food with an occasional excellent special dish TEL 54030395

JiuYang Hotel restaurant
If you are looking for very tasty food at great prices, this is the place for you. One of the best kept secrets in Shanghai. TEL 62735100

Lao Tan
Guizhou food is VERY different than what they regularly serve here on the east coast. Experience the variety in an environment decorated with modern versions of ethnic minority art work. TEL 62837843

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Director of Youth Sports Association in Beijing, China
As the Director of Sports Beijing Ltd, you will be expected to
administer all sports and recreational programs the nonprofit association offers to the expatriate youth of Beijing. The Director is also responsible for oversight of various projects of Management Committee including fund-raising, budgets, reports, uniforms, equipment, facility rental, registration, advertising, communications, and office management. This is a fun and challenging job with broad responsibilities detailed on our website,
http://www.sportsbeijing.com.
Job-share applicants will be considered; job-share applicants must
coordinate application with proposed partner. Salary based on
experience; some benefits provided.
Applications: Applicants should provide a short resume and cover letter describing reasons for applying. Application deadline is March 15, 2002. The selection process is scheduled to be completed by April 15, with the job starting in mid- to late May 2002. Applications should be e-mailed to sportsbeijingjob@yahoo.com (preferred), faxed to Sports Beijing at (8610) 6492-8995, or mailed to Sports Beijing, Silver Maple Garden Club House, #2 Rainbow Road, Da Shan Zi, Beijing 100015, China.

Enter the world of electronic media: Xianzai is expanding and we have vacancies for experienced media executives, good base salary plus commissions. 2 years sales experience (preferably in media), Internet & Web knowledge, and Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese and must be able to work independently. Please forward your English resume to paul@xianzai.com
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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at:
http://www.alliedintl.com
http://www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
robert@alliedpickfords.com.cn ( Shanghai)
Tel: (86 21) 6486 0832 ( Shanghai)

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Services

International Accountants: LehmanBrown......providing an alternative:
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting: Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management: Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures..www.lehmanbrown.com
Contact:
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270
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Hong Kong Tel: +852 25371788, Fax: +852 25372877
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Community Announcements

March 13th Discovering Dragons Join the ShangLong Dragonboat Club for an evening of fun and friends and learn about the traditional Chinese sport of dragonboating! Happy Hour prices (and bungy jumping) until 9:00 p.m. Top of the World Sports Bar, Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel, 800 Ling Ling Lu (in Shanghai Stadium). For more info, contact dragonboatsh@yahoo.com or Cathy at 136-2166-6248. Thanks!

Columbia University Alumni Association of Shanghai
Contact: Mr. E.C. Liu
e-mail: EL377@columbia.edu
Mobile: 1390-199-4064
The purpose of the organization is to create social interaction between alumni, teachers and administrators of Columbia University who are based in Shanghai.

Stanford Alumni Association Shanghai
Contact Aymeric Fraise for more information.
aymericfraise@yahoo.com

A.B.C. AUSTRALIAN NIGHT EVERY FRIDAY 6PM ONWARDS, Izzi's, 5 Hengshan Rd Shanghai 64746166

China Taiping Hash House Harriers
(Runs once a month outside of Shanghai)
www.taipinghash.com

Malaysian Association of People's Republic of China (MAPROC) in Shanghai welcomes all Malaysians to join our frequent functions. Contact Maureen Lai at 13801648058

Nanjing Volleyball we are seeking players who are interested in joining together to play on a weekly basis. For more details, Email: annabel_TXY@hotmail.com

Expatriate Rotarians and Friends Shanghai meet weekly for food, fellowship, to spread awareness of the Object of Rotary and to support worthy projects in the Shanghai community. We meet every Thursday evening , 6:30 for 7:00 pm. Our regular meetings take place in the Regal International East Asia Hotel, 516 Hengshan Lu, Shanghai and wind up at 8:30 pm. If you are a service minded expatriate businessman or businesswoman interested in broadening your community contacts and channeling some of your energies to support worthy causes in Shanghai - please contact Randal Eastman at 1390 161 5377 or by email at reastman@mac.com

EPWS (Expatriate Professional Women Society): Monthly events and regular social gatherings provide a professional, social and cultural network for expatriate professional women. New member can join at each event. For more information call EPWS Administrator - Antje Meng, Tel: 5834 1256, mailto:antjefanchen@aol.com OR epws mailto:epws2001@yahoo.com

Health & Fitness

Hash House Harriers want you to run or walk around Shanghai every Sun at 3PM. Different location every week. Contact Hugh Turner, hturner@trane.com; www.shanghaihhh.com

Aikido training every Tuesday and Thursday at 7PM at the Shanghai Wushu Center. Contact David Braitwaite at baixiwei@yahoo.com for more details

Art and Business Exhibitions

Poetic Jiang Nan - An Exhibition of Suzhou
Suzhou city has inspired some of China's greatest paintings. This exhibition features paintings by 6 artists, all born in Suzhou. Continues through May 6
ART50 Revolving Restaurant, Novotel Shanghai TEL 50366666

Icons of Power
Original news photographs from the 1950s of Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Zhu De, Peng Dehuai, Liu Shao Qi, Soong Ching Ling and Deng Xiao Ping and other top leaders of the period.
Through April 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Venue: Madame Mao's Dowry, 70 Fuxing Rd. W. Tel: 6437-1255

The Chinese Schindler
This is part of a series of exhibitions on the Holocaust, this one about Fengshan Ho, the Chinese consul in Vienna who helped save many Jewish refugees by granting them Chinese visas.
Ends March 12
No. 2 Exhibition Hall, Shanghai Library 1555 Huaihai Zhonglu

Performances

"Glorious Concerto and Arias" performed by Shanghai Broadcast Symphony Orchestra
Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 63738701

Movies & Plays

Little Children's Musical
Majestic Theatre TEL 62174409

Super Cinema World
The One (through 11th), Harry Potter (through 16th) The Princess Diaries (starting 12th)
TEL: 64268181*168
ADDRESS: 1111 Zhao Jia Bang Road, Xu Jia Hui

Contact these theatres for updates, prices, and current showings:

Haixing Golden Cinema
1 Ruijin Nan Lu, Haixing Plaza, 4F TEL: 6418-7036

Shanghai Film Center
160 Xinhua Lu TEL: 62806088

Smile Putuo Theatre
205 Wuning Lu TEL: 6244-3753

Paradise Cinema
308 Anfu Lu TEL: 6474-2606

Studio City
TEL: 62182173
ADDRESS: 1038 Nanjing Xi Rd., Meilong Zhen Plaza

Bars & Restaurants

Roxy Bar & Grill
The first expat bar in Pudong, serving Steaks and kangaroo flown in fresh each week from Australia, as well as many other western and Asian dishes. We also have the longest happy hour in Shanghai, 11:30am till 9pm, all standard drinks half price. We are located at 904 Dong Fang Rd, opposite the St Regis Hotel.
roxy@public2.sta.net.cn

Paulaner Brauhaus
Starting March 15, Paulaner puts on its annual "Strong Beer Season." In step with the Munich tradition, the strong beer will be served only during the few days the supply lasts. 64745700

Luna
Live music nightly, both overseas and Chinese bands, warm and congenial atmosphere. In XinTianDi 63361717

Baci
A Park 97 restaurant serving Italian in Fuxing Park. TEL 53832328

Jenny's Bar
A simple, no-frills little place where the staff treats you like one of the family. TEL 64158158 x77098

Weekly Calendar

Monday, March 11, 2002
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American singer/guitarist Shawn Witters at Champions Bar 62376000
Alcatraz Jailhouse Rock Party B.A.T.S. 68828888
Ladies Night at Rojam 63907181

Tuesday, March 12, 2002
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Unique XLNT Philipino band, Apocalypse Now 6276 6855
Ladies Night at Jade Bar 62150558

Wednesday, March 13, 2002
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Lawyers' Night, Hotel Novotel Atlantis 50366666
X+Y Terra Nova Wednesday, music, wine and fashion at PU-J's, 50491234

Thursday, March 14, 2002
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Ladies Night, special cocktails free for ladies at Trader's Pub, JC Mandarin Hotel 62791888x5301
Retroactive Night, music of the 70s and 80s at Judy's Too 64731417
"The Best of UK Fashion Student Design" fasion show at Donghua University Yifu Building 7:30 6391-2626

Friday, March 15, 2002
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Starkbierzeit (Strong Beer Season) begins. Paulaner Brauhau 64745700
The Freeman Jazz Band, Hot Chocolate Bar 64668585
Classic Boxing Oldies on screen, Velvet Underground 64723090
All-you-can-eat barbeque at PU-J's terrace in JinMao Tower, 50491234x8731/8732

Saturday, March 16, 2002
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Faux Fur Party - everyone dresses up in fake furs, scales or feathers, Face Bar 64664328
Caribbean Party, Tropicana Club 63292472
St. Patrick's Day celebrations at: O'Malley's 6437-0667, Flanagan's Pub 58306666x70411, Long Bar 6279-8268

Sunday, March 17, 2002
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"Nino & The Hot Shots" Band, B.A.T.S. 68828888
"Mini-Night" - Any lady wearing a mini dresses gets in free. Why do so many guys show up as well? Rojam 63907181

Upcoming Events

Eton College Chapel Choir
Celebrated English choir of 45 men and boys performs at the Majestic Theatre
TEL 62174409, March 23 7:30

Butterfly Lovers & Yellow River-Chinese Classical Concerto Symphony
Featuring soloists Sheng Zhongguo, violin and Hiroko Seta, piano
April 7 at Shanghai Grand Theatre
TEL 63738701

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