Here is a sampling of China-related news from the past week from SinoLinx.com. SinoLinx daily scans English-language news about China from over 2400 different Internet sources for China Business News, China Cultural News, and more!

• Minsheng Bank Will Sell $483 Million of Convertible Bonds to Lift Capital
• JETRO to open Shanghai office
• Chinese Scientist Discovers Candidate Gene for Autoimmune Disease
• Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee to Seek Int'l Sponsors
• Cosco Pacific Plans to Bid for Stake in New Deep-Water Port Near Shanghai
• Telstra, PCCW Cut Value of Reach by $1.55 Billion

Thanks to Brenda Shepler for the pic:

Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to beijing@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Where Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars and restaurants in Beijing. With hundreds of attendees, YPHH is Beijing's oldest and biggest way to meet professionals from all over the world! Each week, we'll post a picture taken at a YPHH event, or around Beijing, and if you are one of the lucky people pictured, you win a free gift! Visit YPHH at www.yphh.com!

If You Are Above, You Have Just Won:
JABRA® Internet Telephone/Headphone Kit
If you are pictured above, send Xianzai Beijing an email before noon this week on Wednesday to beijing@xianzai.com with the subject "I Am In Xianzai Beijing!"

Spring Surprise at United
United Airlines offers the most convenient air travel services with daily non-stop flights from Beijing to Chicago and Tokyo and on to many other worldwide destinations. Roundtrip from Beijing to the U.S.:
West Coast: from CNY3570
Honolulu: from CNY4890
East Coast: from CNY4990
Seats are limited and restrictions apply. Prices do not include taxes. Departure dates to the U.S. for this offer through March 31, 2003. For reservations and information contact your travel agent or call United Airlines:
Beijing: (010) 6463-1111 Toll-free China: 800-810-8282
E-mail: flyua@united.com Website: www.cn.united.com

Special Offers From Beijing To Europe Via Vienna
Try our special fares and be convinced that we have one of the best products in the Beijing market:
BUSINESS CLASS (valid until March 31, 2003)
RMB 15,500 roundtrip excluding taxes
ECONOMY CLASS (Valid from February 5 to March 5, 2003)
RMB 7,000 roundtrip excluding taxes
For reservations, please contact our Beijing office at (010) 6462 2161 and Shanghai office at (021) 6375 9051 or your travel agent.

Looking for Great Deals on air travel to and from China?
Get free deals sent to your email with Xianzai's opt-in emails!
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
join-opt-air-en#li.xi.co

A Warm 'Maozi' To 'Cap Off' Our Winter Package From December 16,2002 - February 28,2003, the St.Regis Beijing is delighted to offer a unique package this winter. All winter Package guests will get Deluxe Room for just USD198+ enjoying the following benefits, plus a special welcome gift of "Maozi", a traditional Chinese winter hat to keep you warm while exploring Beijing. For all list of all benefits please click here.Reservation Hotline: (86 10) 6460 6688 ext.2321 -3 Fax: (86 10) 6532 1191 Email us to Beijing.stregis@stregis.com

Satisfy Your Senses – Sheraton Sanya Resort
It was once your dream …
Endless White Sandy Beaches …
Swaying Coconut Trees …
Clear Pristine Waters …
Everything within arms reach …
To be served … To be pampered …
Be ready to indulge …
Your Dream … Your Paradise … Your Sheraton Sanya …
Call 800-810-3088 direct, visit www.sheraton.com/sanya

Corporate Floor - more than just a comfortable room...
FREE pressing up to 4 pieces of clothing per stay
Unlimited FREE local telephone calls and FREE 4 pages of an out-going fax
One Daily American Buffet Breakfast
Early check-in / late check-out (subject to availability)
In room amenities including fruits on arrival, Office Stationery and more...
Before 28 Feb 2003 only USD140 per room per night and subject to 15% SVC.
Please call 010-65905566 ext. 2258 / 2259 for reservations.

Wondering what to do for a weekend break?
Why not break away to Tianjin - Only an hour and a half away from Beijing!  Special Rate for Weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
RMB488 per night - including room and service charge, but excluding 3% city tax. Also includes RMB100 complimentary voucher for exchange against buffet meals in the Terrace Cafe.
Please contact the hotel directly for reservations.
Telephone:022-23343388 Fax:022-23358740
Email:sales.tianjin@sheraton.com

Need the best deals on Hotel rooms in Beijing?
Get free hotel and travel emails by sending a blank email to:
join-opt-zbj-en#li.xi.co

IICE International Gateway -Overseas Education Consultancy for Chinese Nationals.
Our CEO, James Montgomery, is returning to private practice having launched Beijing's newest International School and taken its largest, oral ESL school to ten campuses. The Gateway is not an agency, we don't shoehorn our clients into our one country/one school contracts. We are independant consultants. We have arranged study for students in the US, Australia, NZ, Canada and the UK, we deal with more than seventy, fine educational institutions in eight countries. We don't give you brochures, we do give you tests and evaluation. We evaluate, propose, arrange for overseas letters and visas, even bank loans if necessary - a one stop shop! We are not cheap, we do not research scholarships. We are the best way for a top overseas education if you have the qualifications and you can afford it. All initial contact is by email only in either English or Chinese; our offices are in Zhongguancun and Chaoyang. We reserve the right to select our clients.
James Montgomery, MA, dip Ed, LL.B. ceoiice@yahoo.com.

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: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing)
Tel: ( 86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics is celebrating a new era of healthcare!
With our USD 1.5 million expansion, we have now tripled our size and patient care services for you. Our new facilities include: Adult Intensive Care Unit; a Day Surgery Centre; 50 Inpatient Suites; luxurious Birthing and VIP Inpatient Suites; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; a new Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic; a new and expanded Dental Clinic and a new Shunyi Family Medicine and Dental Satellite Clinic. Manage your health in comfort and confidence with our international team of over 50 healthcare specialists.

Recover from the Common Cold in 1-2 days with Traditional Chinese Medicine!
Flu and most colds are caused by viruses, and commonly used Western medicines can't kill the virus directly. Furthermore, antibiotics are of no use in fighting a viral infection--Aspirin and Tylenol only can improve your symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine kills both viruses and bacteria directly and most herbs, acupuncture and massage will invigorate your immune system against viruses, bacteria and let you recover quickly. Dr.Qu uses traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, fire cupping, meridian treatment, herb soaked feet and cold medical diet let you recover from the Flu or cold within a couple of days. High fever, bad headaches, runny noses, sore throats and tiredness will disappear quickly. Service charge is 120 yuan per hour. House call is available too! Please call 65386113 or 13001104006 http://www.natural-clinic.net or email jianjunq@a-1.net.cn

Beijing Polo Commercial Building: best location for your business
Centrally located in the CBD area of Chaoyang district Beijing, Beijing Polo Commercial Building is just 3 minutes walk to Scitech Plaza and Friendship Store. This newly renovated three stories office building ( including building A and B ) is situated in a nice and quite independent courtyard with up to 2,230 square meters. It offers 24 hour security service, spacious secure parking space, staff cafeteria and other facilities… which will definitely meet your business needs. For more information, please contact 65686946 or fax to 65670012

Nice Apartment for Sale!!!
Need to buy an Expatriate home in the Kempinski area of Beijing, close to the new Embassy area? Our newly built apartment is the answer to your needs! 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, nice balcony for barbecues, and great security. Owned by an expatriate and the place is nicely decorated. Contact Ms. Liu at 13901182547 or mailto: newliujie@yahoo.com.cn

Get Free Beijing Real Estate Leads & Information Via Email!
Looking for a great apartment or office space? Or are you looking for renters or buyers of your new space? Subscribe to the FREE Beijing Real Estate List and each month you will get great deals on apartments and offices throughout China! This is where the real estate professionals get their information, and you should too! Get the free email newsletter today. To subscribe, send a blank email to:
join-realestatebj-h-en#li.xi.co

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada

United States Embassy Beijing
Medical Technologist/Technician (U.S. Citizen Candidates Only)
Duties:
Performs Medical Laboratory Technologist or Technician duties in the Health Unit of U.S. Embassy Beijing. The incumbent must be able to function independently without direct supervision, performing both routine and highly complex laboratory testing.
Salary:
Between RMB68,233 to RMB88,375 annually, depending on qualification.
How to apply:
Fax Resume (Must include date of birth, SSN, contact address) to U.S. Embassy, HRO, Fax: 6532-5141.

Topeak, the sole distributor of ETS®TOPE in China, is looking for experienced textbook writers to develop ESL training material. Contract only.
Topeak is also looking for ESL professionals for teacher training and course development. Successful candidates should have an MA in ESL, linguistics or education, and at least 5 years of ESL experience. Preference will be given to those with Chinese language ability. Competitive salary and benefits.
Send resumes to: training@topeakedu.com.cn or lw-ys@sohu.com

We are expanding! International Publisher with China operations in Beijing and Shanghai is looking for expatriates currently based in cities around China. Ideal candidate would be expatriate spouse, minimum contract 1 year. This is a great opportunity while you stay in China. Contact chinapublishing@yahoo.com with an introduction of yourself.

Management Trainee Needed
Leading Foreign owned Hair & beauty salon is looking for two energetic youngsters with good English & Chinese speaking & writing skills for the position of management trainee. Basic computer knowledge including word, excel is a must. Responsible for helping the manager to run the salon to the world-class level. Promotion to management for top performer. Attractive salary plus monthly performance bonus. Call Sammi Shi at 13651368259 or email CV to hr@focusbeauty.com

TEFL/ESL Certificated Native English Teachers Wanted
Beijing Institute for New Economy
Classes at different locations. For more information please contact
Scarlet or Michael at: Email newecon@public3.bta.net.cn
Phone: 86-10-65864955,65841408 Mobile: 013901352213 (Scarlet)

Help Wanted: Part time Family Orientation Coordinator for American international adoption service agency. Required to prepare and present orientation meetings and services to travel groups of American families adopting children from China. English speaking, native-born American, or strong experience with customs and character of Americans, and current residence in Beijing required. Must be available for some weekends and prepared to work on a flexible schedule for up to 10 hours per week. Salary in US dollars or RMB. Telephone 13901013709 (mobile).

Administrative Manager in Beijing NGO
This post is being re-advertised (Feb'03), as due to email problems, we "lost" a number of applications. If you applied before and received no response, please re-send your email!
Expanding local Beijing NGO (non-profit) organization seeks experienced, highly motivated admin manager, who is keen to "do something different" within the community. An excellent chance to challenge yourself and enter China's emerging "3rd sector." We need someone who is keen to develop a career in social welfare management (experience in social work or study of related subjects preferable). You should be able to coordinate a team, handle admin, HR, finance and be committed to the organization's goal of helping people with disabilities integrate into society. Knowledge of local employment conditions necessary; prefer Chinese national; fluent Chinese prerequisite, fluent English a definite plus. Salary is at local "NGO" level! Do not apply for this job if you are looking for a comfortable, well-paid position in a foreign company! Email a letter and CV to jane@huiling-bj.org

Eurasian male, 30, MA in Int'l Mgmt/East Asian Studies. 5 yrs work exp in Greater China. Fluent in Eng/Mandarin/German. Fast learner, culturally sensitive. Seeking position in project mgmt/mgmt consulting/strategic planning/marketing. mailto:jf2208@yahoo.com

Energetic ex-pat with extensive sales experience looking for an opportunity in an international company, 5 years experience in Asia, which involved various tasks,including Customer Relations,Sales,Import Export. Good connections within Beijing's elite community and a keen sportsman (2 Handicap
at golf). Contact newchallenges2003@yahoo.co.uk

Get Weekly Job updates via Email for free for positions all across China! Subscribe to the China Job List by sending a blank email to join-cnjoblist-h-en#li.xi.co

Looking for Cool Single Men and Women Around China?
Lonely sitting in your flat? Looking for Love? Want to meet great Chinese and foreign singles living in China? Want romance, love, or friendship? Come to BuzzSquare.com to connect! Your free membership allows you to even upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com

Fangzhou Yuan, 4th ring road & Siyuan Qiao. 3BR, 1LR, 120sq.m., newly renovated, fully furnished located on first floor of building. RMB5000. 2nd Apt: Xin Yuan Li, 60sq.m. 3rooms, western furnished, well located - close to Capital Mansion RMB 4000 Chinese speaking parties interested, call Mrs. Sun 6416-8014. English Speaking - Sherry 136 0105 5755.

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
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270
Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636
Hong Kong Tel: +852 25371788, Fax: +852 25372877
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

Manage Your Email Lists With Xianzai!
Try Xianzai's Mailing List Management! It's award-winning software used in China for over 6 years!
It's used by embassies, multinational companies, individuals, and other websites and provides a seamless way to organize and respond to your clients, colleagues, and users. For more information visit http://www.xianzai.com/mlm.htm Or email marketing@xianzai.com for more details!

Rebuilding Sheng Gu Temple:
If you are in China and want to participate in this program please call Kerry Holahan @ 010-6568-2990. We are looking for volunteers, in-kind services and donations of other kinds. For more information please visit www.shenggu.org

Beijing StarTrooper Laser Tag
StarTrooper LaserTag is a high-tech, live action laser game played in a themed arena where special effects, fog, laser beams, pulse-pumping music and other players create an exciting, entertaining adventure. Perfect for Team-Buildning, Parties or a great time with friends. Hearts pumping, senses alert, the door swings open and the action begins!Wang Jing West Garden, Building 316, Chaoyang District
Tel:64758329 For more information visit us at www.startrooper.net

March 7th-"China Moon Bear Gala Dinner" Hosted by Animals Asia @Beijing's Holiday Inn Lido in aid of AAF's Moon Bear Rescue Center in Chengdu*6-9pm*Cocktail Reception & Dinner*400rmb pp *Smart Attire*Great Raffle Prizes*25rmb per raffle tix or,80rmb raffle tix for those unable to attend dinner*Winners not present will be notified after event*Tickets avail.@ Holiday Inn Lido w/Apple Zhao or David Ding. For more information and/or ticket purchase contact Ginger 13602181152 or mgduval@public.tpt.tj.cn

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 www.yphh.com

Wednesday, February 26, 6:30pm - YPHH Happy Hour at Huxley's 2
Last Wednesday of the month is there already, time for the YPHH Happy Hour. Venue of choice is Huxley's the 2nd a little east of Gongti Nanmen. Free Bacardi Breezers, cheap food & drinks. LIVE PERFORMANCE by STRANGE VISITATIONS!!! Bring name cards for the Happy Networking! More details on www.yphh.com

How is your life as an expatriate in China?
Working in a foreign country is very different from visiting there. Currently a survey is being conducted by an academic in Macau to study the lives of expatriates and locally hired foreigners working in China. Interested parties who would like to participate in the survey/questionnaire, please contact Miss. Kim Kuok by email at fbaomk@umac.mo

The Temporaries, Beijing's first all-male contemporary a cappella group, is holding auditions for male tenors voices. For more information contact us at temps@wdtsf.org or visit www.thetemporaries.com

Expats! Are you looking for answers? Find your purpose! Join us Sunday, March 2nd, 6PM for the introduction/celebration dinner. "Christianity: Boring,Untrue,Irrelevant?" ALPHA, a 10-week course will begin soon with weekly dinner, video and discussion. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! 1368 145 2254

Aardvarks Men's Rugby
Games every Sat. afternoon, evening socials. Practice through out the week. All levels of experience welcome. We are an international team, using Chinese and English. Contact Ivan at 13520480832, or email rugbyhooker2001@yahoo.com

Beijing 69er's Women Rugby
Focused on learning skills and then applying them in a games, this is a great forum to learn a great sport. Offers fitness, friendship and organized chaos. Every Sat afternoon we will run a clinic, a practice, or a game. All ages, nations and experience levels welcome. Come out and try it, email rugbyhooker2001@yahoo.com or call 6232-5250

Beijing Squash Ladder - Get into shape, meet new squash enthusiasts and join more than 50 players of all levels and clubs across town. For details and sign-up, mailto:franco.amadei@fiatgroup.com.cn. For individual lessons, mailto:jf2208@yahoo.com

Beijing Linux User Group
For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome! Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org for more information about our monthly meetings.

River of Grace Church
"The River" is an English speaking international church open only for foreign passport holders. Sundays 10:00 a.m. Location: Yong An Hotel, south Annex Building #4, 2nd Floor. Turn east from the Third Ring East Road by the wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, to the first lights, seeing the Yong An Hotel on your right. For info, call: Don 13911257602

Black Jack Garden's weekly Metal Night kicks off every Wednesday from 9 pm-12 am, featuring the head-splitting fader skills of DJ Chinabuzz and
special guests. For more info.:tvg@thevillagegrouch.com

International Festival Chorus - Following our acclaimed concerts of Mozart, Bruckner and Stravinsky, we seek experienced choral singers of all nationalities for our spring 2003 performance of Faure's "Requiem" at the Forbidden City Concert Hall. For audition information please contact James Baer at jbaer66@yahoo.com

Taijiquan Workshop
Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 09:00a.m.for advanced level. Contact Heidi at heidi@95777.com or 13001039563

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU, SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214 or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.

Chinese Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone. All events have English narration/translation. More info: 8462-2081

International Friendship Football Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone (from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees for one year season. For more information please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106. Thank you. Please call me if you are unclear.
Robert Gonnella, Tel.: 6234 7106

China ClubFootball is building new men's and women's amateur football
teams of all levels to play regular amateur football! New and experienced players all welcome to come along - sessions at various venues available. E-mail play@wanguoqunxing or call 6417 0495 for details. Existing teams can also register now to join the ClubFootball Amateur League which begins in April. See www.clubfootball.com.cn for league information and photo galleries

Beijing Huiling is a non-profit, non-government organization serving mentally disables teens and adults in community basis. Aim for improve their independence and living skills, we provide daytime activities, residential services, outreach programs, etc. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. For more info. please contact Suzy Li at: 8404 3691 or email to huilinga@163bj.com.

The Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization. the association is open to everybody, as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.

Beijing Ultimate Frisbee - Pick Up Games Every Sunday, Purple Jade Villas, starting at 3pm. Newcomers and all skill levels welcome. For details, directions: www.beijing-ultimate.rocks.it

Israeli Contemporary Design
Jintai Art Museum 65019441, Feb 18-Mar 8

Musings from Nine artists
Red Gate Gallery 65251005, close on Mondays Feb 22-Mar 9

German Expressionism: Hugo Seegatz
Z&A Space Gallery 64711700, close on Mondays Feb 22-Mar 16

Solo Exhibition Of Maoyan: Spring And Autumn
White Cube 13051348136/64011675¡êFeb 15th-30th

Bronze Sculpture from India
The China Millennium Monument Art Museum 68513322, Feb 14-Mar 10

Realist oils by Bai Yuping and others
Han Mo Gallery 64166254, Feb 18-28

Solo Exhibition from Ren Jiangqian: The beauty of mature
Melodic Art Gallery 65158123, Feb 1 - 28

Zhuang Hui: Ten Years
CourtYard Gallery 65268882, Jan 12-Feb 28

Tree Hugger: Ren Rong
Schoeni Art Gallery 85802141, until March 2

Festival Set Menu at 21st Floor Restaurant( Sheraton Hotel Beijing )
A set menu is specially designed for this festive season, Double Boil Mixed Seafood Soup with Shark's Fin, Sauteed Shrimps in Dry Red Chili...are all there for you and your family to enjoy. Only RMB 288 net per person! Please call 65905566 ext. 2295 for reservations.Before 28 Feb 2003 by presenting the printout of this advertisement, one bottle of wine is complimentarily provided to your table (min 4 persons) by the hotel, wishing you and your family a Happy Spring Festival!

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: 6800 5588 Fax: 6800 3308
website:www.stateguesthotel.com
Americano Cafe
The Best Coffee Spot in town offers morning coffee specials. Until Feb 28th all Coffee's 50 % off till 11:30 am, plus all Beverages served with free cookies.
Manhattan Restaurant
Our Manhattan Grill & Bar is offering all diners a February feast. Until the end of the month all reservations receive a 25% discount off all Food and Beverage

Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
Seafood Fare For Seafood Lovers!
Borom Piman Thai Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner, A la Carte Menu
Valid for February
For reservations, please call 64376688 Ext. 2899
Pasta Fiesta
Pinocchio Italian Restaurant
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Valid for February
For reservations, please call 64376688 Ext. 3812

Pasta Promotion at Ristorante Bologna Feb 17-28,2003.
To welcome new spring, our Executive Chef has come up with his creation of pasta dishes from appetizers, salads, Gnocchi, Lasagna, main dishes to desserts. During promotion, you can savor these mouth-watering dishes at the price of 15% off the menu.
For more hotel information, please click here
Venue: 20th Floor, Capital Hotel, 3 Qian Men East Street
Time: 12:00 - 14:30 (Lunch) 18:00 - 22:30 (Dinner)
For reservation, please call 65129988 - 3688

Brasserie FLO the most famous french restaurant in Beijing offers daily in authentic Paris style ambiance a great choice of typical french specialities, such as goose liver terrine, snails, onion soup, sauerkraut, apple tart.
Set lunch only 88 RMB (2 courses menu incl. drinks) and Set diner only 138 RMB (3 courses menu). Get the opportunity to enjoy a glass of French wine from our selection, attractively priced! Take away and possibility to organize your party is available. For reservations and enquiries please call 65955139. Brasserie Flo is located on 16, Dong San Huan Bei Lu, Rainbow Plaza. Open for lunch and dinner, parking space is available.
See you soon and "Bon Appetit"!

Wow! There are so many great restaurants with such great deals!
Subscribe to the free Dining Out opt-in email for free deals emailed directly to you! To subscribe, send a blank email to: join-opt-foo-en#li.xi.co

In Need Of Good Wine Information?
Subscribe to the free Wine opt-in email for free deals emailed directly to you! To subscribe, send a blank email to: join-opt-alc-en#li.xi.co

Pantomime: Sad Love of Yuan Ming Yuan
Poly Theatre 65001188-5126, Feb 25 - 27

Drama: Wan Jia Deng Huo
Capital theater 65250996, Feb 14 - March 16, closed on Mondays

Movie: Fenni's Smile
Feb 26 - 28
China Cinema 62254488-4299
Xindong'an Cinema 65281988
Yingxie Cinema 64207759
Stars Cinema 64040602
Dizhi Cinema 66171599
Shengli cinema 66175758

CHERRY LANE MOVIES, Chinese films with English subtitles on a LARGE screen, Every Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. tel: 6430-5318 rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn http://www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn

The BRC Beijing newsletter is here!
BRC means "Bars, Restaurants, and Clubs" and is the best way to get weekly fast information emailed to you. Watch for special bar openings, great restaurant deals, and more! To signup, send a blank email to join-brcbeijing#li.xi.co!

Wow! There are so many great bars with such great deals!
Subscribe to the free Bars & Entertainment opt-in email for free deals emailed directly to you! To subscribe, send a blank email to: join-opt-foo-en#li.xi.co

Looking for Live Entertainment throughout Beijing and China?
We'll send you free email updates specifically about upcoming entertaining events!
Send a blank email to: join-opt-ent-en#li.xi.co

Monday, Feb 24, 2003
*********************
Listen to the Philippine's band performance
Cappuccino 64177034, 9:30 PM

The Scoop on Adoptions and Charities
A lecture on adopting a child and charity work opportunities presented by the International Newcomers' Network (INN). More info, please e-mail innchn@bigfoot.com

Beijing Opera: Monkey King at Heaven Palace
Li Yuan Theater 63016688-8860, 7:30 PM

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2003
*********************
Pantomime: Sad Love of Yuan Ming Yuan
Poly Theatre 65001188-5126, 7 PM

Jazz Jazz Jazz
Jazz Cafe 65068288, 9 PM

Movie: Do the Right Thing
In English with Chinese subtitles.
Space For Imagination 62791280, 7 PM

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of Rotary Clubs are a cross-section of local business and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocation and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at +86 10 6561 0277 or email at: xiaohui_lee@sina.com or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (provisional), Mr. Serge Dumont.

Wednesday, Feb 26, 2003
*********************
YPHH Happy Hour, 6:30pm
YPHH Happy Hour at Huxley's 2, More info via www.yphh.com

Band Performance: Music Box
Sports City Cafe 65158855-3349, 9 PM

70's and 80'Night
The Den 65926290, 9 PM

Expression Latina (Colombian band)
LATINOS 65079898, 9 PM

Thursday, Feb 27, 2003
*********************
Folk rock from Bu Yi
What 13910209249, 9 PM

Hot hip hop with DJs Foenix
Arena 62521374, 9 PM

Italian Movie: Cento Passi (One Hundred Steps)
In Italian with English subtitles.
Italian Embassy - Cultural Office, italcult@public.bta.net.cn

Renjian You Qing (The Umbrella Story)
In Mandarin with English subtitles
Dongchuang Cinema 64169253

Crazy Booze
Lava Lounge 64157413, 9 PM

Ladies Night
The Club 13001135089, 9 PM

Friday, Feb 28, 2003
*********************
Catch rhythm and Blues Legends
Big Easy 65086776, 9 PM

Tunes from Youdai and Wengweng
Club FM 85622309, 9 PM

Dancing Fridays
Joe's Bar and Grill 65393586, 9 PM

Chinese Movie: The Story of Qiu Ju
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Saturday , March 1, 2003
*********************
Rock your life with rock bands
Jumping-off 82332264, 9 PM

House, techno, trance and breakbeat
Orange 64157413, 9 PM

Masque: Dancing Queen
Renjing Arts Center , 4 Jiu xian Qiao Lu Chaoyang district, March 1

Drink party with the DJ's spicy tunes
Arena 62521374, 7 PM

Chinese Movie: The Story of Qiu Ju
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Lecture (powerPoint Show): Imperial Tomb Construction and Concept
Chinese Culture Club, more info 84622081

Sunday , March 2, 2003
*********************
Lecture: The Beauty of Temple of Heaven
Chinese Culture Club, more info 84622081

China Symphony Orchestra Performs
Poly Theatre 65001188-5126, 7:30 PM

Korean ska/punk band Lazybone + local support from all-girl band, Wild Strawberries, and rock & roll band, Honey Guns
Date/Time: Thursday, March 6, 2003, doors open 20:00
Door entrance: 30 yuan
Location: Yan Club Arts Centre, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District ,Beijing Tel: 8457-3506

Morcheeba - one of the hottest bands in the UK at the moment, mixing trip-hop, dub, folk, jazz, reggae, psychedelia, soul, R'n'B.
Date/time: 21:00-22:30, March 8th, 9th, Doors open 19:30.
Tickets: 150 / 40 yuan (Chinese student card holders only)
Ticket hotline (free delivery): 800 810 3721, 85112194, 65222914
Webtix: www.piao.com.cn, www.piao.com.cn/english
Venue: Yan Club Arts Centre, 4, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang, Beijing 100015
Tel: 8457-3506, 13911606290 (for English) Map: www.yanclub.com

Friday, March 7, 666 LIVE at Banana Beijing
666 is well known for their hits such as Alarma, Amokk, Paradoxx, Bomba!, D.E.V.I.L. and much, much more...They will perform live at the new Banana next to the Scitech Hotel on Jianguomenwai. Tickets at the door are RMB 80 and presale RMB 60 only! Presale and more info via 13910051803

For a free subscription, send a blank email to subscribe-bj-h-en#li.xi.co

To unsubscribe, use the special email address at the bottom of this email!

Please address your comments, questions, or inquiries about this newsletter beijing@xianzai.com

If you would like to know more about advertising in Xianzai Beijing or if you have an event, sport or organization you want to let people know about, let us know and we'll get your information in the next edition for the rest of Beijing to see. Email us at beijing@xianzai.com or contact us by telephone at (8610) 6538-2800.

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for ALL inclusions in this newsletter is Friday at 12:00PM the week prior to this newsletter's issue. Any information received by Xianzai after 12:00PM can NOT be placed within the newsletter. All misspellings, awkward sentences, and bad English are the responsibility of the sponsor to correct before placement in this ezine--Xianzai is not responsible for these oversights!

Disclaimer: Although Xianzai Ltd. obtains the information contained herein from sources that it deems reliable, no warranty can be given as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information provided or as to the results obtained by individuals using such information. Each user shall be responsible for the risks of their own activities and, in no event, shall Xianzai Ltd. or its employees, agents or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, actual, special or consequential damages resulting from the use of the information provided. Copyright 1997-2002, Xianzai (HK) Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Legal Notices. Past Issues

http://www.xianzai.com