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Where
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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Travel Information |
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Philippine
Airlines takes you to the City of Light!
Laoag is the capital of historic Ilocos Norte
province and serves as the commercial capital of the
region. No other place in the country reflects such
historical legacy as the Ilocos province. The 17th-century
Paoay Church and Bell Tower of Gothic-Baroque-Oriental
design were listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The coral
stone bell tower served as an observation post of the
Katipuneros during the Philippine Revolution. Prices
start at CNY3,150. Tel: (86 21)6279 8765 Fax: (86 21)6279
8762
Cheap
Tickets From US To China
Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go To
China? For Air Tickets from The US to China, the cheapest
tickets are sold in the U.S. We Will Not Be Undersold!
We offer the lowest-priced tickets on Air China, and
on most other carriers. Located a block from New York's
Empire State Building, Happy New York Travel can ship
tickets to anywhere in the world. Call Catherine in
the US at 1-212-268-5028, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868.
Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
The
Floating Festival on Liuxijiang River
From March 3 to May 28, take part in the first
floating festival on Liuxijiang River in Lin'an. It
will attract thousands of tourists who come to tour
the sights on special bamboo rafts. Do you want to join
the group? Come with our tour group, pls call (0571)
6373 4488 for more information.
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Hotel Deals |
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Easter
Package 4 day 3 night RMB2888 net
Superior Ocean View Room for 3 nights
| Daily Buffet Breakfast for 2 | 2 coupons RMB50
each to be used in Tea Tree Spa | Free rose, fruit
basket & 1 bottle of wine upon arrival day
| Free airport pick up and send off (Sanya Phoenix
Airport) | Late check out at 15:00 (subject to
room availability). Validity: March 27th to 29th,
2005. For reservation, please call (0898) 8856
5666-7103 for detail. E-mail: reservation@holiday-inn-sanya.com
Book
a Hostel Room in China!
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and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely
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and search for yourself!
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Health & Fitness |
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True
relaxation begins with a state of mind.
Dragonfly
was created to be an oasis of peace and tranquility,
a city retreat of unashamed luxury, whispering
of the supreme reign of serenity. Tucked away
in the heart of downtown, these contemporary Asian
retreats are well equipped to deliver the highest
quality Asian massage therapies available in China.
Here is an environment in which you can relax,
reflect, rejuvenate in pure pleasure. 20 Donghu
Rd Tel: (8621) 5405 0008 / 206 Xinle Rd, Tel:
(8621) 5403 9982 / 1515 Nanjing W. Rd, Tel: (8621)
6279 4625 / Villa 5, Lane 3911 Hongmei Rd. Tel:
(8621) 6242 4328 www.dragonfly.net.cn
Life
& Business Coaching
Stuck in your business or life? Stressed
to relocate to a new country? Suffering from bad
relationships? You deserve to live better! My
job is to see your highest and best self, and
we will work together to elicit that from you.
Call Alex for a free 1 hour consultation session!
Mobile:13817181403; mail:alexwu@goldenbrains.com
Shanghai
Fanling Yoga Club
Relax your mind and body with us! This
is a new opening professional Yoga club with top-grade
coaches in Shanghai. For the new opening, you
can get 20% discount for a 3-month pass, and there
is a free class everyday for those freshmen you
are interested in learning all that Yoga has to
offer your body and mind. More info, pls dial:
(8621) 6380 8081
Body
Tech Gym
As one of the most professional fitness
clubs in Shanghai, Body Tech Gym supplies an excellent
environment for body building. Most of the equipment
here are imported from America, and the courses
include mordern aerobics and Japanese karate.
Here is not only a place for body building, but
also a place for making good relationship with
other members. TEL (8621) 6281 5639
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Find Health and Recreational Activities in Shanghai!!
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Jobs |
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Are
you outgoing and creative?
A 5-start hotel in Beijing, managed by
a renowned international hotel group is looking
for the following key management positions: Reservations
Manager, Sales Manager, Night Manager, Executive
Floor Manager, & Chief Concierge. Please send
your resume to people@1dongfangrd.com.cn
Enter
the World of Electronic Media
A leading online publisher in China is
expanding and we have vacancies for the following
positions: 1. 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. 2. Marketing
Executives: good base salary plus performance bonus.
Marketing experience (preferably in media), Internet
& Web knowledge, and Computer skills (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint). Fluent in both written and spoken
English and Chinese. Please forward your English
resume to chinaonlinepublishing@yahoo.com.
Note: Do NOT attach resumes--instead place them
in the body of E-mails. Attachments will not be
opened.
Soccer
coaches wanted!
Qualified soccer coaches wanted for ClubFootball's
children's soccer coaching programmes in the Beijing
area. Recognised coaching qualification required;
teaching qualification and experience preferred.
Full and part-time positions available. Please send
resume to coaching@wanguoqunxing.com,
or see www.clubfootball.com.cn
or call 010 6417 0495 for more information on ClubFootball
coaching.
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Relocations |
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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: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: request@alliedpickfords.com.cn
(Shanghai) Tel: 86 21 6486 0833 Fax: 86 21 6486 0831
Shanghai
Fujia Moving
Fujia Moving doesn't only do the moving in the
city, but can also do service near and around Shanghai.
The promise of our service is convenient, quick, and on
time. The minimun price is 168rmb, and extra 4yuan/km,
but no extra charge in 5km. 24 hours hotline: (8621) 5041
4489
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Services |
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Computer
Network Installation and Security
Call
CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network,
email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers?
In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes
in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
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
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+852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Shanghai
Shunhe Household Economics Service
The company is constituted by management
personals of abundant special management knowledge
who has been working many years in the household
economics service trades in city. They provide tens
kinds of service items, arrange waiters according
to your requirements completely by professional
family consultants. TEL: (8621) 6351 6950
Renfu
Property Agency
Are you fresh to Shanghai, and need to
find a suitable place to live in? If you are, Renfu
Property can do you a favor. Our mission is to provide
a medium in which consumers can look for a suitable
residence near the city or area of choice throughout
Shanghai. More info, pls visit: www.renfu.com/english
Hallelujah
Translation
Shanghai Hallelujah Translation Co., Ltd
is a professional translation agency with vocational
translators and interpreters. We can offer written
translation and oral interpretation services, including
navigation, simultaneous, technical, bidding, contractual
and online translation. More info, pls visit: hallelujah.com.cn/english
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Community Announcements |
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YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people
in Beijing & Shanghai. Average age is 25-45.
Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH
Happy Hours, YPHH Champagne Nights, YPHH Food &
Drink Nights, wine/beer/cocktail-tastings, weekend-outings,
day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes
to the mailing list, please log onto http://www.yphh.com
Wednesday,
March 16 - YPHH Happy Hour at Zapatas,
6:30pm
This month's YPHH Happy Hour takes place at Zapatas.
Free beers for the first 100 people through the
door and many other drink specials. Lucky Draw by
Links Relocations with the monthly bottle of Champagne.
Bring name cards for the Happy Networking! More
info on http://www.yphh.com
High
5 CAT Logistics Youth Football League
Saturday, March 19th - High 5 CAT Logistics
Youth Football League. Kids will play for an hour
each Saturday with an optional midweek training
session. Quality coaching from certified coaches.
Great family atmosphere.There should be upwards
of 300 kids playing this spring so come and join!!!
More info: kate@high5china.com
or www.high5china.com
Cricket
Club
Cricket for men and women of all standards
and nationalities, inc. local Chinese - leagues,
tournaments, tours, and kids/adult coaching all
offered. See www.shanghaicricketclub.org
or contact Ed Molony play@shanghaicricketclub.org
/1390 1899 662 for info on playing or Mike Tsesmelis
info@shanghaicricketclub.org
/1362 1935 254 for coaching/general enquiries.
Active
Sports Active Social (ASAS) Presents Shanghai International
Basketball League (SIBL) coming in February. Two
Leagues, One Tournament, and One Champion. 20 teams
of local and expat players battle for number 1.
Limited spots so SIGN UP NOW! Cert. refs, gyms,
jerseys all provided and with free gifts from sponsors.
Have a team or looking for a team, email us to register
at services@asas.com.cn
or visit our website at www.asas.com.cn.
"Activate Your Life" thru ASAS.
Shanghai
Swings
Weekly swing dance parties and classes.
Learn American swing dance from the 1930s and 40s.
Call Jimbo TEL 13166255905
Chicago
China Connection (CCC)
An informal social and business networking
group to promote Chicago-China interests. Open to
all who either live in, have some connection to,
or just have an interest in Chicago. For info contact
chinagmf@uninet.com.cn
Shanghai
Softball League
Currently it has ten teams. Plays a spring and fall
season each year, with games on each Sunday. If
you're interested in joining a team or forming your
own, contact Jim nights between 6:30 and 10pm at
6875 7766 or email him at yelsub@online.sh.cn
Australian
Graduate Alumni Club
Calling all Australian Graduates - no
discrimination whether you studied in Australia's,
South East Asia's or China's campuses. All are welcome.
Write to Sonny Khoong at dreamsun2@yahoo.com
China
Taiping Hash House Harriers
(Runs once a month outside of Shanghai)
www.taipinghash.com
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
Shanghai Hash House Harriers, runs
every Sunday 3pm in winter, 4pm in summer. Check
the web site shanghaihhh.com for directions to next
hash.
Lifeline
Shanghai - a hotline providing free and
confidential emotional support and information for
the expatriate community. TEL (21)6279 8990.
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ISPO
China 2005
1st international trade show for brands in sports,
fashion and lifestyle in Asia.
March 14-17, Shanghai New International Exhibition
Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666
The 14th
International Electronic Circuits Exhibition (CPCA
2005)
March 16-18, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
Shanghai
Emotions
The second solo painting exhibition, to be presented
in Shanghai by the Israeli artist Einat Maor. The
paintings reflect various experience and scenes
- from the beauty of Jerusalem to the reflection
of the sun in Shanghai's shining skyscrapers.
March 20-April 6, Shengling Art Gallery TEL (8621)
6473 7319
Solo
Exhibition by Gu Dexin
March 5 - April 6, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621)
6321 5757
Contemporary
Paintings
Works of famous artists, including Li Shan, Yu Youhan,
Zhou Tiehai, and Zeng Fanzhi.
Thru March 16, H-Space TEL (8621) 6359 3923
Scenes
of Tibet
Painting by Shen Xiuhua and Wang Bing, as well as
photographs by Shi Zheng, featuring the life of
Tibetan people.
Thru March 31, Elegant Art Gallery TEL (8621) 5403
9942
Shanghai
Cool: A New Summit of Asian Innovation
March 2-April 3, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern
Arts TEL (8621) 6587 2530
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Dining Out |
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Amici
Miei, 25 March 2005, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Gather with friends for cocktails, wine, soft drinks
and Italian snacks with a lucky draw, RMB 150 net.
PREGO, Level 2. The Westin Shanghai. Tel: (8621)
6335 1786. Bund Center, 88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai
200002.
Steak
House
In
March, for a reservation for 4 persons, a bottle
of Penfolds Koonunga Hill wine will be offered with
your dinner selection from the a la carte. Prices
start from RMB240 + 15%, inclusive of salad, bar,
fruits andice-cream. Please call tel : (86 21)6256
8888 for your table reservations.
Antipasto
Buffet Lunch
The Wine Bar and Grill offers a relaxing
lunchtime retreat with an exciting Antipasto Buffet
at only RMB 68 + 15% surcharge per person. If you
are still hungry after this feast choose from a
selection of the daily changing main dishes for
a total of RMB 98+15% surcharge per person. Special
Introductory Offer for March... present us with
your business card and get 15% discount per person.
Opening time: Monday - Friday, 11:30am –2:00pm.
Tel: (8621) 6279 1888 - 5306/5307.
Authentic
Thai
From March 25 to April 3 (inclusive),
the Marriott Cafe at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
brings to you award-winning recipes, including Tom
Yum Goong and Spicy Pork from guest chefs of sister
hotel, JW Marriott Bangkok. Lunch and dinner buffets
are priced at RMB178*/228* respectively. Don't miss
"JW's School of Culinary Arts" cooking
class on Saturday, April 2, class starts from 10:00
am to 1:00 pm at the 5th floor Banquet Kitchen.
Guest Chef Somchai will teach his favourite Thai
dishes! Priced at RMB298 net per person inclusive
of lunch voucher at Marriott Cafe. Reservation:
(8621) 5359 4969 ext 6403.
"East
Meets West" Buffet Dinner @ Renaissance Cafe
From California to Calcutta, from Tokyo
to Turin, take a tantalizing culinary journey across,
around and throughout the world in a tasty adventure.
The sumptuous dinner buffet features a fusion of
international flavors, highlighting the best from
the world cuisine with a different variety of delicacies
every night. Every night in March from 6.30 p.m.
- 10.30 p.m. RMB 178+ per adult, and RMB 89+ per
child (5-12 years old). Inquiries (8621) 6275 0000
ext. 2132. Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099
Yan An Xi Road. Email: renaissanceyangtze@hotmail.com
San
Francisco SteakHouse March Promotions
Sfsh bring you exciting offers in March.
Monday to Friday: Dine before 6pm and get a welcome
cocktail of your choice, free a glass of house wine
after 9pm. Daily: Order a Live Lobster and get a
bottle of Freixenet Negro Brut sparkling wine FREE;
Order a miniature bottle of Mumm Champagne and enjoy
3 Canadian Oysters FREE; Enjoy 2 More exciting Daily
Specials at SF Steakhouse! Duoble Tuesday: Order
two sets of 3-Course entree + salad and soup and
get a bottle of Bar Edien Carbernet Sauvignon FREE!
Battle of Midweek Wednesday: Order any Combo Parade
and get B52 & finish with Submarine cocktail
FREE! TEL: (86 21)62093377
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Theater & Performances |
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Amber
The multimedia musical, directed by Beijing-based
director Meng Jianghui.
March 16-20, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409
Drama:
An Ordinary Day
Italian black comedy that is written by Dario Fo.
March 16-20, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Theatre TEL
(8621) 6473 0123
Vocal
Recital
Wei Song, distinguished tenor, will present a concert
of selected arias.
March 18, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre TEL (8621)
6217 3055
Romantic
Epic
Performed by well-known German conductor Bernhard
Gueller and Chinese violinist Wang Zhiyong.
March 19, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre TEL (8621)
6217 3055
Live
Show of Mandy Gaines - The Queen of Jazz, Soul and
R&B
March 4-20 (Tuesday to Saturday), Madam Zung TEL
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Weekly Calendar |
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Monday,
March 14, 2005
March Special Set Meal
6-course meal with Japanese dishes.
Daily, Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077
Ladies
Night
Rojam TEL (8621) 6390 7181
Tuesday,
March 15, 2005
Blue Tuesday
25rmb for any beer, wine and soft drinks.
Blue Frog TEL (8621) 6445 6634
Latin
Night
Live Band "LATIN CARAVAN" and DJ Cam playing
purely Latin music. 25rmb Fruit Margaritas.
9:30pm - Late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Wednesday,
March 16, 2005
YPHH SH Happy Hour at Zapatas
The first 100 people through the door will receive
a Free Beer! Beers and mix drinks for the low YPHH
prices (RMB20 & 30 resp.) you are used to. And
at Zapatas you can eat delicious specialties from
Mexico.
6pm, Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6628
German
Meeting
Special Food & Drinks. Free flow Pina Colada
for girls 9pm – 1am
7pm – late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Lartin
Party
Live Salsa band with the "Latin Machine"
from 9:30pm, spin with DJ Julien (France) and Trumpetist
Jose German (Colombia) after 11:30pm.
La Fabrique TEL (8621) 6415 1600
Superfly
DJ Tate Strauss (Australia) 70's ghetto pimp tunes
and disco classics. Martini's 2 for 1 all night.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Thursday,
March 17, 2005
French Meeting
80rmb includes 2 drinks and snacks (6pm –
9pm). Latin band performance after 9pm.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Mi Casa
(My House)
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Breaks
by the Pound
10pm, Tang Hui Pub TEL (8621) 6281 5646
Mandatory
Martini
Two martinis for the price of one from the widest
selection in the city.
JW's Lounge inside JW Marriott TEL (8621) 5359 4969
ext. 6864
Friday,
March 18, 2005
Couple's Night
50% off for all desserts for couples.
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077
Put Your
Soul on The Table
Funk, Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Breakbeat brought to you
by DJ V-Nutz & Kingpin (Australia). 100rmb open
bar.
10pm-2am, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Latin
Dancing Night
Silver Moon TEL (8621) 6433 1637
Drink
All You Can
RMB100 includes unlimited drinks and chips.
8pm-12am, Eager Beaver TEL (8621) 6474 3216
Saturday,
March 19, 2005
Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Buy 2 get 1 free.
11:30am-2:30pm, CJW Beyond 50 TEL (8621) 6339 2777
Wine
Night
100rmb for 3 glasses or 200rmb for a bottle of selected
wine.
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077
Latin
Ladies Night
With Live Band "Latin Caravan" playing
funky Latin dance music while DJ Cam spins some
underground Latin Jazz and funk. Free flow Margarita
& Lychee Martini for the ladies 9pm-2am.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Schnitzel-Night
99rmb for all-you-can-eat, including 2 draft beer.
Papa's Bierstube TEL (8621) 6465 8880
Sunday,
March 20, 2005
Lounge About
DJ CAM spins Lounge and Nu Jazz all night to ease
you out of the week that was…ALL bottled beer
20rmb ALL night.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Free
Swing Course and Swing Dancing Party
Silver Moon TEL (8621) 6433 1637
All-You-Can-Drink
Drink all you can for 100rmb from 7pm up to 2am,
for standards and selected beers only.
Cat Bar TEL (8621) 6120 4123
Sat.
& Sun. Brunch
Buy 2 get 1 free.
11:30am-2:30pm, CJW Beyond 50 (8621) 6339 2777
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Shanghai
Concert of celebrated female Jazz singer: Dianna
Krall. Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
April 2, Zhongshan Park Ticket Hot line: 962288
Carlifornia
Soul Vol. 1
Mural Bar presents "DJ SHORTKUT" @ Ark
Live House (Xintiandi) supported by DJ V-Nutz &
Amino Soul. Pre Sale: 80rmb; At the door: 100rmb.
April 1, 10pm-4am, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
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