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Spring Festival, and Valentine's Day activities happening
thoughout China's most cosmopolitan city! Click here to
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and restaurants in Shanghai. Visit www.yphh.com
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Hotel Deals |
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Plaza Hotel Beijing - A Reasonable Solution for
Conference and Banquet in Beijing
Competitive meeting package rate from
RMB180 - 200 for half day and from RMB 260 - 300
for a full day per person that is inclusive of
coffee break, lunch and other amenities. | Newly
renovated rooms equipped with up-to-date facilities
catering from 8 to 150 persons. | Conveniently
located at Jiangguomen commercial area. | Professional
and experienced team to satisfy your requests.
Call us at (8610) 6515 8855 ext 2351 or fax (8610)
6515 8530. E-mail:bqt@gphbeijing.com
Sweet
Suite Package of Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay
*Ocean View Suite for only RMB 1180/night:
Maximum two daily breakfasts per room | Free extra
one bed | Free one breakfast for children (6 year
to 12 year) | Free use of GYM | Offer "buy
one get one free" for using Bicycle. *Ocean
View Suite for only RMB 1380/night. Beside above
benefits also can enjoy free Airport pick up two
ways. Valid Date: 24 Oct To 30 Nov 05. Please
call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. China Toll
Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368. China Toll
Free hand phone Reservation No. 400 884 0888.
E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
Commune
By The Great Wall
The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski
is located in the mountains near the Shuiguan
section of the Great Wall, amidst 8 km2 of private
land. Eleven villas, ranging in size from 4 to
6 bedrooms, are dispersed along the steep slope
of the quiet valley. Each villa offers dedicated
butler service, available around the clock. Each
House frames dramatic views of the sinuous landscape
and the Great Wall. There is also a private path
to the original Great Wall at the commune. The
Club House serves multiple purposes and houses
a courtyard restaurant, a lounge, a large swimming
pool/function hall, a gallery, a cinema plus a
library attired in purple and peacock feathers.
Reservation tel: (8610) 8118 1888 Fax: (8610)
8118 1866. Website: www.commune.com.cn.
Presidential
Plaza Hotel Shopping Package
Weekend Shopping Package: RMB1,788.00 / person.
Including: Two night accommodation in superior
room category (Friday to Sunday) | Daily buffet
breakfast at Garden Cafe | Daily City transfer
from hotel to one of the four famous shopping
areas by using hotel limo (Wangfujing, Lufthansa
ShoppingMall, SCITECH, Silk Market) | RMB300.00
allowance at hotel (for all consumptions). E-mail:
Reservations@presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5691.
Stay with Miss World
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What light is light, if she be not seen? What
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the whole competition course of 55th Miss World
on site, take her laughter and her tears and make
them all your souvenirs. 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 Toll-Free
on 800 810 3088, email: sanya.res@sheraton.com
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Dining Out |
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Cantonese
Dim Sum Lunch
Cantonese Dim Sum Lunch offers sumptuous
buffet selection including fresh seafood, live cooking
station with congee and Lan Zhou beef noodles, home
made dim sum at your table, hot dishes and desserts.
Sui Yuan at Hilton Shanghai, level 2, Saturday 11:30
am - 2:30 pm, RMB 128 per person, Diamond Club members
at RMB 88 per person. Please call (8621) 6248 0000
ext. 1140. Prices subject to 15% surcharge.
Shafer
/ Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner
We warmly invite you to join us for a
memorable evening with Doug Shafer, owner of Shafer
Winery and Tom Shelton President and CEO of Joseph
Phelps. Experience the pairing of some of their
best wines with our very own distinctive and innovative
Yi Cafe Style cuisine. November 8th, 7:30pm. Limited
seats available. For reservations, please contact
Angeline Ho on Tel: (8621) 6882 8888 ext. 7055.
Address: Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu.
A
Celebration of Hairy Crab
Gratify your taste bud with succulent
hairy crabs at our dinner buffet, including free
flow of Chinese rice wine, soft drinks, coffee and
tea. RMB268+15% service charge. THE STAGE, Level
1, The Westin Shanghai, Tel: (8621) 6335 0577. Bund
Center, 88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai 200002.
Thanksgiving
At Steak House
Enjoy the special offerings on Thanksgiving
Day which falls on November 24 2005. Our exclusive
set dinner menu is priced at RMB350 + per person.
For reservations, please call (8610) 6256 8888.
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, 500 Weihai Road.
Guest
Chef Puts on a Spanish Fiesta at JW Marriott Hotel
Shanghai
From November 1 to 7, Marriott Cafe at
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai have joined hands with
Spanish guest chef Albert Servalls and Torres Wines
to put on a Spanish food and wine fiesta. Traditional
Spanish dishes serve at lunch and dinner buffets,
as well as bite size tapas starting from RMB12*
in the Lobby Lounge, accompanied with the renowned
Torres wines. The lunch and dinner buffets are available
at RMB188* and RMB238* respectively. A cooking and
wine tasting class at JW's School of Culinary Arts
on November 5 is priced at RMB298 net per person,
inclusive of a Marriott Cafe lunch voucher. For
reservations please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6422.
Renaissance
Cafe - Asia BBQ Buffet
Enjoy an amazing selection of the ultimate
BBQ buffet featuring mouth-watering seafood and
steaks, plus the Asian best BBQ Ribs. Exclusively
on Fridays and Saturdays. 15 Oct. - 12 Nov. (Dinner
6.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.)RMB 178+15%* per adult, RMB
89+15%* per child (5-12 years). R-Y-Deal.!! Gift
Voucher. Click
here for the special gift voucher and enjoy
an excellent deal with your meal when you present
this "Buy 3 - Get 1 free" coupon. Also
includes 15% discount. Inquiries (8621) 6275 0000
ext. 2132. Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099
Yan An Xi Road. Email: renaissanceyangtze@hotmail.com
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Manila+Singapore
Manila, It's an experience like no other.By
day, wise buys to great bargains can be made in its
tourist malls and commercial centers. Come moonrise,
in its high-rolling casinos, elegant restaurants, music
lounges and ultramodern discos, the city immerses itself
in the celebration of a vibrant and unhibited nightlife.
Singapore... with a land area measuring just 625 square
kilometers, it is, ironically, one of the world's economic
giants and home to its second busiest port (the first
is Rotterdam). But underneath the towering skyscrapers
is a soul that cherishes tradition and history. Prices
start at CNY4,130. For more information please contact
Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or
fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com
Aeroplan
Offers
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earn Double Aeroplan Miles! Register and fly our International
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& Sydney between September 12 and December 12, 2005,
and earn Double Aeroplan Miles for every round-trip
or two one-way segments in Executive First. This exciting
offer starts September 12, 2005 and you must register
to qualify. As of September 9, 2005, you may register
by clicking
here or by calling Beijing Office: (8610) 6468 2001;
Shanghai Office: (8621) 6279 2999. www.aircanada.com
Need
Airline 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 offer the best 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 646-552-2331, or
US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
or visit www.happynytravel.com
Take
a trip to Guangfu - A Town by Tai Lake
Guangfu, a town lies near the Tai Lake, is
a place with good views and history. The Gungfu Pagoda,
which was built during the Southern Dynasty, is a place
to collect cultural relics. Here you can find calligraphy
works, paintings, potteries and other antiques from
Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because it
sits by the Tai Lake, you can row a boat and have a
taste of those delicious aquatic products from the lake.
150rmb per person, pls dial TEL (8621) 2402 8219
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Health & Fitness |
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Now Opens Its Doors at Luijiazhui
Dragonfly
@ Changyi (Lujiazui - only 2 minutes walk from
the Ascott)has now opened its doors in Pudong!
Our sixth shop in Shanghai will make it even more
convenient for hot-shots and weary travellers
staying in China's financial nerve-centre, Lujiazui
to take a Dragonfly break, relax relax and unwind.
Dragonfly Hongmei (8621) 6242 4328, Dragonfly
Donghu (8621) 5405 0008, Dragonfly Xinle (8621)
5403 9982. Dragonfly Biyun (8621) 5030 7382 Dragonfly
Changyi (8621) 5878 4755. www.dragonfly.net.cn
Will's
Gym
Lose that winter fat with us! Courses
include aerobics, Latin dance, yoga, karate and
boxing for different people. Because of the top-grade
equipments and senior professional trainers, we
have become the hot body-building centre in Hongqiao
Area in two months after our grand opening. Now
there is a special for a annual membership, only
1900rmb. More info, pls dial: (8621) 5208 0199
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
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Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Shanghai!!
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Relocations |
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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 minimum price is 168rmb, and extra 4yuan/km,
but no extra charge in 5km. 24 hours hotline: (8621) 5041
4489
Kaida
Auto Relocation
With ISO confirmation, you can trust for our
high quality services. The services include not only moving,
but also packing and cleaning, and free boxes will be
offered. You can choose the trucks for your need. We can
help you move your vehicle too! TEL: (8621) 5638 8918
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Jobs |
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Vacancies at Lingo Media
Lingo Media, a leading Canadian ELT publisher
in China seeks outstanding individuals to fill the
following full time positions in the Beijing office.
Please apply with CV and cover letter to careers@lingomedia.com,
indicating where you saw the position advertised.
*COO and CFO, China Operations. The sucessful candidate
will have business management experience, strong
financial skills (MBA/CA/CPA/CMA preferred), strong
spoken and written communication skills in both
English and Mandarin, and a strong understanding
of Western and Chinese business cultures. *Executive
Assistant. The successful candidate, a native or
near-native speaker of Mandarin and English, will
be a fast learner, organized, and able to grasp
both small details and the big picture. Outstanding
performance in this position will lead to the opportunity
to move into a management role. Please detail language
proficiency in cover letter.
English
Editor Wanted
One of foreign airlines in Beijing is
looking for an English editor who can help polish
in-house publications on a part time basis. Requirements:
native English speaker, strong writing or editing
capabilities. We offer very competitive salary.
If you are interested, please send your resume by
email to Nancy Xu at HRChina2000@sohu.com
before Nov. 4, 05.
Job
Openings at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time
experienced native English teachers to be part of
our continually expanding business. We teach at
many big International Companies and top Universities
here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like
to be part of the well-known International Berlitz
Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn |
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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
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Make
Your Exhibition Easier
You are preparing an exhibition for your
new products, but there are so many preparations
you need to do, such as the arrangement of the hall,
models, advertising boards, and so on. Give all
of these to Super Service, they will make your exhibition
be more easier. Super Service is a professional
amenity company for operate exhibitions and activities,
they are one of the companies which has own model
team in Shanghai. Super Service is a good choice
for you to advance the visualization of your company.
TEL (8621) 6508 5847, 6F of Building 3, 681 Ouyang
Road, Hongkou Distrit.
Keep
Your Car in Good Condition
Do you keep your car always working in
a good condition? Chao Ming Car Service a help you
with that. Entering in Shanghai car industry in
2002, we have developed as professional car service
company with one line mode service, including leaning,
protecting, maintaining, decoration, changing and
so on. We employ excellent technicians to work in
our team, and we offer high quality service to satisfy
our customers. TEL (8621) 5110 6009
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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,
November 2 - YPHH Wine Night at
Senses, 6:30pm
Again on the first Wednesday of the month the YPHH
Wine Night at Senses! A wide selection of wines
from one country. Entrance fee per person is RMB
100 only, including 3 wines, finger food and Lucky
Draw! More information and reservations on http://www.yphh.com
Chinese
Culture Club
Chinese Culture Club organizes interesting
tours, trips, talks, and hands-on activities for
Shanghai expatriates. It opens to all expatriates,
no membership fee. English narration is provided.
shanghai@chinesecultureclub.org
or www.chinesecultureclub.org
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.
Arizona
State University Graduate Alumni Club
Calling and organizing all ASU Graduates in Shanghai
- no discrimination whether you studied in US or
China's campuses. Write to Martha Zhan at m_zhan@yahoo.com,
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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The
7th Shanghai International Industry Fair
Shanghai International Industry Fair is the only
state-level large-scale industry fair in China with
high-tech equipment as the principal for transactions
and exhibition, held in November every year in Shanghai.
November 4 - 9, Shanghai New International Expo
Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666
Two Asias,
Two Europes: An International Exhibition of Contemporary
Art
The exhibition will showcase the latest works of
37 top artists from 14 countries and regions in
Asia and Europe in order to present what "Two
Asias" and "Two Europes" really means
from the view of contemporary art.
November 4 - December 28, Shanghai Duolun Museum
of Modern Arts TEL (8621) 6587 5996
Magnetism
- Suspension
Asian Traffic International Traveling Exhibition
in Shanghai.
October 22 - December 21, Shanghai Zendai Museum
of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801
Water
Solo exhibition by Liu Qinghe whose superb mastery
of traditional Chinese form combined with an astute
contemporary eye has won him international recognition
as one of China's leading artists.
October 23 - November 11, Studio Rouge at the Bund
TEl (86) 138 0174 1782
Feng
Feng - Solo Exhibition
Tianjin artist Feng Feng, one of the most beloved
and appreciated abstract artists by residents of
Shanghai over the past 3 years, draws on Chinese
history and literature as inspiration for his paintings.
October 27 - November 11, Art Scene China TEL (8621)
6437 0631
International
Brands Issuance for Shanghai Fashion Week
Brands include Kenzo, Paco Rabanne, Sonia Rykiel,
Lagerfeld, Max Mara, Paul Smith, and so on.
October 29 - November 3, Fuxing Park
Volunteer
Solo exhibition by Qiu Jiongjiong, a favourite painter
among Chinese artists and art critics who has been
described as a child "prodigy" artist.
October 15 - November 2, Art Scene Warehouse TEL
(8621) 6277 4940
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Theater & Performances |
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Era
- Intersection of Time, The Multimedia Theatrical
Spectacular
October 31, Shanghai Circus World TEL (8621) 5677
8964
The Lost
Opera
It is a story of Kun Opera and an opera family.
Directed by Nikolay Druchek from Russia, it is Russian
interpretation of Chinese opera, love and destiny.
Tickets selling for 100-800rmb. Chinese dialogue
with English subtitles.
November 3 - 6, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center TEL
(8621) 6473 0123
Eason
Chun
Eason Chun's 2005 concert in Shanghai. Tickets selling
for 80-580rmb.
November 6, Shanghai Stadium TEL (8621) 6438 5200
2005
Shanghai University Drama Festival
Students from universities in Shanghai, including
Jiaotong University, East China Normal University,
East China University of Science & Technology,
and so on, are bringing those dramas directed and
performed by themselves.
October 22 - November 3, Shanghai Dramatic Arts
Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123
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Weekly Calendar |
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Monday,
Ocotber 31, 2005
Boo at Cru!
Spend an unusually scary evening and trick or treat
yourself with "terrible" delights, including
cigars, jazz and wine, at our Halloween celebration.
Cru Bar at Renaissance Yangtze Hotel TEL (8621)
6275 0000
Double
"D" Night
50rmb includes 2 drinks. Coronas and house Margritas
only 25rmb. Half price appetizers until 10pm.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Tuesday,
November 1, 2005
Latin Treats
Mural's live band "World Latin Groove"
will be playing Latin dance music along with DJ
CAM. Happy Hour (buy one get one free) 7-9pm.
9pm-late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Happy
Night
10rmb for half-pint beer, enjoy the drink with live
band background.
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