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 Fly
to Cebu from RMB2370
Steeped in history and drenched in fun, Cebu
is perhaps unmatched as a cosmopolitan resort. History
and culture buffs can review the island's Spanish past
by visiting Fort San Pedro, Magellan's Cross, Casa Gorordo,
Carcar and the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino. Shoppers
will find a dreamworld of bargains in handicrafts and
marvelous antiques. Beach lovers will welcome Cebu's
top-rated resorts and their white sand beaches. Prices
lower than last year, starting at RMB2370. Philippine
Airlines: 021-62798765 fax 021-6279 8762. www.philippineairlines.com
 Dreaming
of Flying Non-stop to Toronto?
Dream no more. Starting June 3, 2005, Air
Canada will offer non-stop service between Beijing and
Toronto, creating the first-ever direct link from mainland
China to eastern Canada. With an elapsed time of about
13 hours, the new Beijing - Toronto service will give
you maximum connecting options throughout the Americas.
Besides, Air Canada flies non-stop daily from Beijing
and Shanghai to Vancouver. For more information and
reservation, please call your travel agent or contact
Air Canada at (8610) 6468-2001, (8621) 6279-2999. www.aircanada.com
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
Summer
Camp for English Trip
Summer Holiday is coming, have those students
made a plan for your holiday? Why not join in a summer
camp for both holiday and English study? 14-day Singapore
trip for 8990rmb, 14-day Australia trip for 14500rmb,
and 15-day Britain trip for 21000rmb. Go abroad to have
a different holiday in those countries as well as practising
your spoken English. Of course, you will meet a lot
of new friends by the trip. More information, pls dial
(8621) 6317 5565
Good
Season to Wuyi Mountain
Wuyi Mountain is a famous summer resort. Get
rid of the hot weather in the city and come here to
enjoy the cool by the natural air conditioner in this
summer, and you can get a special price: 3-day bus trip
for 456rmb, departure on every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,
and Sunday morning; 418rmb for a trip by train (sleeper
seat). The fee includes transfer, 2-star hotel, all
entrance tickets, guide and travel insurance. Address:
Site B, 29F, 547 Tianmu Lu West, TEL (8621) 6353 9670
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Relax, Refresh, Renew
Indulge yourself at Quan Spa of Sanya
Marriott Resort & Spa! Quan Spa Package includes
ONE choice of Aroma Fusion Massage or Tui-Na Massage,
and ONE Foot Ritual for one person. Buffet Breakfast
for two. Staying in Deluxe Ocean View Room. RMB1388/night
(Sun - Thurs) RMB1588/night (Fri – Sat).
* Rates are inclusive of service charge and subject
to availability. * Advance reservation for spa
treatment is required. * Extension stays at RMB738/night
on weekdays, RMB898/night on weekends. * Extension
stays rates are inclusive of breakfast for two
only. * Valid until September 30, 2005. For reservation
and information, please contact Reservation Dept.
at (898) 8856 8888 or email to reservation@syxmc.com.
Light up the Weekend Night RMB366/pax/night
Package inclusive of: 1 Superior Scenic
View room | Minimum 2 person stay | 1 Daily breakfast
per pax | Late check out till 16:00(accord to
room availability) | Include the Saturday BBQ
Party (Sea Food BBQ Buffet Dinner/live band/performance/games/free
flow beer...) | Above rate is include 15% service
charge, but exclusive of Government Tax (Rmb11/per
pax/per Rm/per nit) | Additional Rmb150 per room
per night for upgrade to a Sup ocean view room;
Rmb250 for upgrade to a deluxe ocean view room.
| Minimum stay three nights, no refund room charge
if early check out. Valid for the weekend only
(include Saturday) | Valid till Sept 25, 2005.
Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail.
E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Stay
Free for the First Night!
Rates starting from Superior Golfview Room at
USD 168/room/night. Take a short break at Sheraton
Sanya Resort this summer with our Complimentary
First Night Promotion. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya
and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full
information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com
or click
here or phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or email:
sanya.res@sheraton.com
 Suite
Deal - Valid Till 31 December 2005
USD 148 net per day, including: One
night accommodation in a 53m2 Suite | Complimentary
Executive Breakfast in Executive Lounge or Garden
Cafe | Arrival limousine pick-up from airport
or transfer to first business appointment per
day | 50% discount on all Food & Beverage
outlets | Complimentary pressing of one suit per
day | One piece of business shirt / blouse laundry
per day | Free incoming faxes and internet services
| Unlimited local calls made within eijing | Complimentary
cocktail daily from 6:00pm - 7:30pm and refreshments
6:30am - 11:00pm | Complimentary late check-out
until 6:00pm (Subject to room availability) |
Express check-in and check-out service at the
Executive Lounge Reception | Personalized business
liaision. Restrictions may apply. Reservation
Hotline: (8610) 6800 1786.
 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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Health & Fitness |
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miss out great summer offer at Dragonfly
Accumulate
points: have any one service at our Xinle, Hongmei,
Donghu will accumulate one point. after 10 point,
will present back a 3 hours premium services voucher
"Heaven can wait" worth RMB668 at Hongmei
Road. Pre-summer on sale at Xinle: 4th June, 15:00-19:00.
Experience Dragonfly: Experience Romance at Nail
SPA have Manicure + Pedicure (RMB240) will receive
a complementary apply of French mode color with
one design painting. Don't miss out this great
summer offer. Contact: Donghu 021-54050008. Xinle
021-54039982. Hongmei 021-62424328. Biyun 021-50307382.
Do
Best for You
Scarlett Shaping is a professional shaping
centre for ladies, which is combined with "Shaping,
Alimentation, Medicine and Psychology". Get
the name from the character in "Gone with
the Wind", with the principle "Do Best
for You", Scarlett aims to help all the ladies
to be more healthy and charming, and can always
keep the best shape. Address: 2F of Building 5,
290 Xuanhua Road, TEL (8621) 6240 4211
Shuyate
Fitness
We are a professional fitness club in
Pudong District. 1200 square meter practising
space with 20 Spinning machines, can offer you
different training with your demands. We also
have body-building courses, including kinds of
aerobics, yoga and different kinds of dances.
Now with a fitness card of Shuyate, you can go
to the Chamber of East City Garden (1688 Dongfang
Road, TEL: 8621-5090 8931) to have a swimming,
14rmb for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Address: 3F,
6 Zhangyang Road, Pudong, TEL (8621) 5835 1777
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Opportunities at Western Academy of Beijing
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading
international school in Beijing, is seeking enthusiastic
and dedicated persons to join our dynamic team.
Positions include Communications Manager, Web Developer,
Secretary, Recreation Coordinator with rock climbing
experience and Photographer. 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.
Teacher Wanted
An International Sports based school in Beijing
is looking for teachers to teach Kg through grade
3. The successful candidates should be a certified
teacher, native English speaker, committed to teach
young children in creative and enthusiastic way.
Interested candidates are asked to send resume with
a cover letter to: hr@potters-wheel.cn
English Teachers Wanted
At Berlitz
Due to expansion, Berlitz is looking for enthusiastic
teachers of English. Your students will be from
multinational corporations. Part-time and full-time
positions available immediately. Must be native
English speaker and degree holder. Training in the
famous Berlitz method will be provided. Email: valbates@berlitz.com.cn
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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: sh@alliedpickfords.com.cn
(Shanghai) Tel: 86 21 6486 0833 Fax: 86 21 6486 0831
Shanghai
Hujia Moving Co., Ltd
With a bridle-wise work team, Shanghai Hujia
Moving Company doing moving and freight business. 70%
workers are skilled in moving and fix furniture, especially
for piano, air conditioner, and so on. We offer different
sizes of trucks for different demand, customers can call
and choose the size they need in advance. 24 free service
line: (86) 800 620 0370
Jiaxing Relocation Service
With 9-year history, Jiaxing has grown up as
one of the best creditable relocation service company
in Shanghai which with more than 30 moving trucks in different
sizes. Service under a standard industry criterion, it
helps them to win a lot of customers, and they offer 3
service promises for their customers: 1. 50rmb amends
for 1-hour delay; 2. Pay after the service; 3. Will respond
the complaints in 5 days. Address: 1580 Jinyu Road, TEL
(8621) 6497 5937
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Education |
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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 2005
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 www.rutgers.cn
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 The
Professional Translation Company.
Thundergates provides professional and
accurate translations of legal documents, corporate
/ project documents, print media, personal documents,
website localization, trademark translation and
re-design, as well as interpretation services. Ensure
the accuracy of important documents by trusting
the professionals. We employ both native English
and Chinese speakers. Let us help you before it's
too late. Tel: (8610) 6743 7506, Fax: (8610) 8532
1999, Email: mail@thundergates.com
or visit us Online at www.thundergates.com
to find out more.
June 21 Performance Appraisal Workshop (Bi-Lingual)
9:00am - 5:00pm at ThreeontheBund, RMB
4000. An action-packed workshop, led by Shi Bisset,
that allows you to practise using your own organisation's
PA forms. Learn how to give and get effective employee
feedback. Registration before June 5. Tel: Consty
on (8621) 6245 3252 or 13918850915 or e-mail: contact@shibisset.com.
In-house enquiries on Performance Management programmes
are welcome.
 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
Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers &
Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
Contact: Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86
10 65323270 Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax:
+86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax:
+852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Take
Care of Your Pets
Usually people who feed pets will face
these problems: their pets are sick, or they want
to make up for their pets. How to handle these?
Good Friends Pet Shop will help you with taking
care of your pets. We can check your pets over,
and make a healthy food list for them, if they have
disease, we can heal that. As well, we can dress
up for your pets, and we sell different import pet
products. Choose Good Friends so that you can make
your good friends to be more healthy. Address: 321
Xinxi Road, Xinzhuang, Minhang District, TEL (8621)
6492 9408
Train
Your Computer Skill in Dongfang Book Education
Computer skills are necessary for office
staff today. If you are a person who still can't
use these skills, you have to learn. Dongfang Book
Education provides a excellent training environment
for you. Dongfang Book Education is an education
corporation features computer education and computer
book publication. It is accredit by NCIE to manage
the NCNE in Shanghai in June, 2002. With the courses
here, you can really improve your computer skills
and get the final qualification. Address: Room103,
Building 1, 90 Dapu Road, TEl (8621) 6303 7177
Richard
Wang & Co.
Named as New Century Law Firm before,
Richard Wang & Co. is a law firm that founded
by several students abroad. Now members here are
judges and lawyers with a lot of experience, most
of them had high education abroad, so they are familiar
with both China law and international laws, and
good at dealing with international economic cases.
It is also the only Shanghai law firm that has office
in New York. Address: 18F, 100 Yan'an Road East,
TEL (8621) 6366 5800
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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,
June 15 - YPHH Happy Hour at Blue Frog
YPHH is back for the June Happy Hour. Free beer
for the first 100 people through the door and name
card Lucky Draw with Interconex. Also your chance
to win tickets for the YPHH Booze Cruise 2005 on
Saturday, June 18. More info via http://www.yphh.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.
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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The
Best of British Animation Awards
Displaying many award-winning innovative animations,
offering a glimpse of the creative and awe inspiring
world of animation.
June 14-19, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art
TEL (8621) 6587 5996
They
Come out at Night
Laurent Mulot solo exhibition.
June 14-July 10, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern
Art TEL (8621) 6587 5996
Photography
Exhibiton: Guy Bourdin - An Artist with a Camera
June 4-19, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2829
The 11th
Shanghai TV Festival /The 8th Shanghai International
Film Festival /International Film and TV Market
June 12-14, Shanghai New International Expo Centre
TEL (8621) 2890 6666
Spring
Dream
Solo oil paintings exhibition by Hong Haochang.
Thru June 16, Room with a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
In-Between
Realities
Works feature 8 artists, including Chen Shaoxiong,
Chen Wenbo, Li Dafang, Li Yongbin, Wang Xingwei,
Zheng Guogu and Zhong Shan.
May 28-June 16, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621)
6321 5757
Theme
Park: The Mummy Returns Live
Tickets selling for 80rmb.
April 23-August 18, Zhongshan Park TEL (8621) 5292
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 Thai
me up
June 13, 2005, dinner. Indulge in EEST Chef Somwong's
Thai creations on THE STAGE buffet, as well as massage
samplers from the Banayan Tree Spa Shanghai. RMB218+15%
service charge includes free flow of soft drinks,
coffee and tea. The Stage, The Westin Shanghai,
Tel: (8621) 6335-0577, Bund Center, 88 Henan Central
Road Shanghai
 Steak
House
In
June, for a reservation for 4 persons, a bottle
of Neil Ellis Coastal Pinotage (South Africa 2000)
wine will be offered with your dinner selection
from the a la carte. Prices start from RMB240 +
15%, inclusive of salad bar, fruits and ice-cream.
Please call tel: (8621) 6256 8888 for your table
reservations. Shanghai Four Seasons, 500 Weihai
Road.
 Father's
Day Treats at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
This Father's Day on Sunday, June 19, JW Marriott
Hotel Shanghai provides a host of dining offers
for everyone to express thanks to Dad. Invite Dad
for Brunch either at Marriott Cafe (38th floor)
or at JW's California Grill (40th floor) complemented
with free flow of Moet & Chandon Champagne!
Under the culinary expertise of Executive Pastry
Chef Manfred Rindler, children can also express
their love by decorating mini cakes for dads. In
addition to the gourmet cuisines and spectacular
city views there is the chance to win Spa treatments
for men at Mandara Spa. Reservations: (8621) 5359
4969 ext 6403.
 Bubbly
Oyster
MUMM Champagne (375ml) comes with 3 complimentary
Canadian Oysters only @RMB298 In SF Steakhouse from
June 6-12. Pudong Outlet: No.8, 7F, Super Brand
Mall, 168 Lujiazui Road West, TEL (8621) 5047 3377;
Hongqiao Outlet: No.1665, Hongqiao Road, TEL (8621)
6209 3377.
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Piano
and Folk Music
Performed by the "Prince of Piano" Richard
Clayderman and the Oriental Angel Ensemble.
June 17, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre TEL (8621)
6217 3055
Stomp
Show
"Stomp", the Oscar Winner will bring a
special show to tell you the secret of sound. Tickets
selling for 100-800rmb.
June 17-19, Shanghai Majestic Theatre TEL (8621)
6217 4409
The
8th Shanghai International Film Festival
Features flims nominated for Jin Jue Award International
Film Competition:
"The Village Album" (Japan)
"Future Beath" (Germany)
"Young Anderson" (Denmark)
"Just Friends" (France)
"A Time Far Past" (Vietnam / France)
"Shades of Happiness" (Finland)
"Garua" (Tango) (Argentina)
"A Shot in the Dark" (Portugal / Brazil)
"In My Father's Den" (New Zealand)
"Gimme Kudos" (China)
"The Land Has Eyes" (The USA / Fiji)
"Looking for Alexander" (Canada)
"Niagara Motel" (Canada)
"Now and Forever" (Italy)
"A time to Love" (China)
"Runaway Skidding" (Russia)
"The Father" (France)
The above films will be shown at: Shanghai Film
Art Centre/Grand Cinema/Tian Shan Cinema/Hengshan
Cinema/International Cinema/Hu Bei Cinema/Studio
City/Super Cinema World/UME International Cineplex/Paradise
Warner Cinema City/Nextage Film Art Centre/Peace
Cinema/Lan Sheng Theatre/Stellar Cinema/Cathay Theatre/Cao
Yang Cinema/Century Friendship Cinema.
June 11-19, More information via 8th.siff.com
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Monday,
June 13, 2005
Ladies' Night
Free entrance for ladies.
Rojam TEL (8621) 6390 7181
Amcham's
Nevada Night
To celebrate the inauguration of the new Travel
& Tourism Committee. It will be a night with
cocktails, buffet dinner and activities. 350rmb
for members, 550 for others.
JW Marriott TEL (8621) 5359 4969
Tuesday,
June 14, 2005
Happy Night
10rmb for half-pint beer, enjoy the drink with live
band background.
Time Passage TEL (8621) 6240 2588
Drum
& Bass
DJ CAM will be playing some soothing drum &
bass all night long.
9pm-late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Ladies
Night
Free drinks for ladies from 9pm, and free shots
for everybody through the door.
M-Zone TEL (8621) 6247 6595
Wednesday,
June 15, 2005
German Meeting
Monthly event of Mural, special drinks and finger
food for German. 9:30 till 2am free flow pina coladas
for ladies.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
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
Ladies'
Night
Free drinks for ladies from 9-11pm.
Judy's Tongren TEL (8621) 6289 3715
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