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Xianzai Shanghai
Volume 9, issue 44 - October 31, 2005
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  China News   China Forum   Funny Pics   Dining Out
  Hotel Deals   Travel Information   Health and Fitness   Relocations
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  Community Announcements   Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibits
  Theatre & Performances   Weekly Calendar   Upcoming Events   Subscription Info
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The Holidays Are Upon Us!
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Weekly Quiz

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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 voucher worth RMB100 to Senses Wine Lounge!

1) Who will come to VIP Room for the Chivas DJs Night this Friday?
2) When will the show of Elite 2005 Model Look International be held?
3) How much does the package "Manila + Singapore" that Philippine Airlines is offering cost?

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YPHHWhere 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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Weather Forecast
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Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

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Hotel Deals

Gloria 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
"Home of Miss World 2005" - Fabulous Offer, Rates starting at CNY 1100/night. What light is light, if she be not seen? What joy is joy, if she be not by? Now you can indulge your eyes with 115 Beauties from the world in Sheraton Sanya Resort, home of Miss World. Witness 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

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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Travel Information

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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Need Airline Tickets From US To China?
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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

Dragonfly 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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Relocations

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

Job 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

 

Services

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

Need Very High Quality Translation? The Rainbow Network
100% reliable, high quality services driven by an expert western team. Linguistic excellence in most technical fields: IT, telecommunications, transportation, engineering, medical... Full localization services including publishing, multimedia and engineering. To/from Chinese and all Asian languages. URL: www.365rainbow.com Email:info@365rainbow.com

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

 

Community Announcements

YPHHYPHH 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, TEL (86) 131 66361907

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

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

 

Theater & Performances

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

 

Weekly Calendar

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.