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| Shanghai's Most Reliable
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Issue
#3.53|
February 24, 2003 |
| "Xianzai"
Means NOW in Chinese! |
XIanzai
Shanghai Email Newsletter |
Xianzai Shanghai |
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 China
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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!
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 Funny
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with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!".
We'll post the best pics here each week!
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 Travel
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 Spring
Surprise at United
Fly United Airlines daily non-stop flight from Shanghai
to San Francisco, with unrivalled access to the rest
of the U.S.! Roundtrip from Shanghai to:
San Francisco/Los Angeles/Seattle: from CNY4310
Las Vegas/Denver/Salt Lake City: from CNY5970
New York: from CNY5480
All other cities in the U.S.: from CNY6920
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:
Shanghai: (021) 6279-8009 Toll-free China: 800-810-8282
E-mail: flyua@united.com
Website: www.cn.united.com
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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 visit (link
to opt-in) Reservation Hotline: (86 10) 6460 6688 ext.2321
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FREE pressing up to 4 pieces of clothing per
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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 8610-65905566 ext. 2258 / 2259 for reservations.
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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
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www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
robert.anton@alliedpickfords.com.cn
( Shanghai)
Tel: (86 21) 6486 0832 ( Shanghai)
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 Property
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Real Estate |
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Affordable Office
Space for Rent in Shanghai!
I am completing a lease on my office space and would
like to find someone to take it over. It is about 40
sq meters in a good office building with a good landlord
on Zhongshan Xilu. Rent is about 1000 RMB each month,
so it's a real bargain. Email me and let me know! Email:
shanghairental@yahoo.com
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 Jobs |
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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
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 013901013709
(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
Looking for a Business Development
role: British MBA from one of the world's top
20 Business Schools and a successful track record in
China. Early 30's, "Gets the job done," culturally-sensitive
and committed to a career in China. lizkenyon@lycos.com
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 Classifieds |
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 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
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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
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 Dining
Out |
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Prego
Celebrate the New Lunar Year @ Prego's with 50%
off all food!
1-28 February: Lunch and Dinner
Level 2, The Westin Shanghai, Bund Center, 88 Henan
Central Road. Tel: 6335 1786 Fax: 6335 2769
(Please bring this page with you to avail of the offer)
Gourmet Dinner
Three-course dinner at RMB 498 per person will show
you the amazing art of food
Leonardo's Hilton Shanghai, 62480000
6PM-10: 30PM Fir & Sat, Feb 1-28
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 Services |
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 International
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Business Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions &
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Contact:
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E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com,
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Community
Announcements |
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Shanghai Dart League
Get
all the current results by clicking here!
 YPHH
Happy Networking comes to Shanghai!
Finally all things are set for YPHH to take off in Shanghai!
When you are interested in joining future YPHH Happy
Networking Events, please send an email with your name,
telephone number and nationality to piet@yphh.com.
Don't forget to put "YPHH SH" in the subject
line. We look forward to welcome you to YPHH!
Check out the latest YPHH BJ Happy Networking Events
and all Pics taken at events, online at http://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
A group of basketball fans
playing every thursday night from 7-9, in a newly built
gym. Call David Shen at 13816355670 or email to davidshen99@canada.com
for more event details.
The Rotary Club of Shanghai (Provisional)
meets every Tuesday evening from 18:30 to 20:30 at the
Regal International East Asia Hotel, 516 Hengshan Lu,
Shanghai. If you are a visiting Rotarian or are interested
in finding out more about the object of Rotary, please
contact Randal Eastman, Club Secretary at +86 (21) 5404-5487
or by email at randal@cfnl.net
China Taiping Hash House Harriers
(Runs once a month outside of Shanghai)
www.taipinghash.com
Malaysian Association of People's
Republic of China (MAPROC) in Shanghai welcomes
all Malaysians to join our frequent functions. Contact
Maureen Lai at 13801648058
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
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Biz
Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits |
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| New Material Abstract Painting
Two local artists are doing new things with materials
in their works.
Angle Gallery 64332128, Feb 1-28
Watercolor Painting Exhibition
Watercolor paintings of landscapes and flowers by a
Guangdong artist who has acquired some fame in that
province.
D&D Gallery 62815877, Feb 20-28
Solo Exhibition of Wei Jia
Lithography in the tones of gray, blue, green and brown.
Madame Mao's Dowry 64371255, Feb 1-28
Cigarette Pictures Exhibition
.Pictures of ladies used to advertise cigarette brands
back in Shanghai's old glory days.
Unique Hill Studio 54104815, Feb 1-28 |
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| Performances |
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| Evening Party: My Dream
Given by Shanghai Ensemble of the Handicapped
Shanghai Grand Theater 63728701, 19:15 Feb 21-24
Opera: Dream of Butterfly (Hu Die Meng)
Adapted from a classical Yueju Opera play about the
story of Zhuang Zhou, this is a comedy with traces of
feminist influence presented by an all-female cast.
Drama Art Center 64734567, 19:15 Mar 1-2
Acrobatic Show
Shanghai Grand Theatre 63728702, 7:30PM Feb 15-28 |
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 Movies
and
Plays |
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The 317th Platoon
Winner of the 1965 Cannes Film Festival, this film is
about a French platoon in Vietnam.
Cine-Club de I' Alliance 63575388, Feb 28
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 Nightlife |
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| Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade
The thrill of not knowing whose behind the mask! Friday,
February 28 @ Shanghai Sally's Underground (4 Xiang
Shan Rd). FREE entrance with RSVP at www.EyePromotions.com.cn
House International Social Club
Rebuilt from a celebrity's former residence with the
east-south flavor
Tel: 62836995
The Big Bamboo
Opened a month or two ago, named for its dark hardwood
and brick interior, with free pool games.
Tel: 62894248
Volcano
Grass and bamboo hut bar and with West Coast style music.
Tel: 64150710
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 Weekly
Calendar |
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| Monday,
Feb 24, 2003
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Latin Night
Vocalist Zelphia Otis sings her jazzy Latin tunes.
La Belle 62475559,10:30PM Feb 24
Ladies Night
Free Bacardi for ladies.
A Go Go 64748559, 8PM-2AM
Tuesday
, Feb 25, 2003
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Beer Drinking Competition
Fastest beer drinker wins the big prize.
Rojam 63907181, 8:30PM-2AM
Guitar & Singing
Ark Stars entertain with classic rock and their own
original tunes.
Ark Live House 63268008, 9PM
Wednesday
, Feb 26, 2003
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DJ Teng Boon with Julian and Brian bring a mix of R&B,
acid jazz and groove.
The White Room, Club Fusion 53866268
Caribbean & Reggae Night
Spin in the Caribbean fever and enjoy all standard drinks
at RMB 20
Judy's Too 64731417, 6PM-2AM
Thursday
, Feb 27, 2003
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Funk Night
DJ Daddy Vegas Funk & DJ Extraordinaire present
their collection of real funk
Amber 64665244
Latin Night
Free Latin dance lessons tonight.
Le Pub 505 63515888-4281,8; 15PM
Friday
, Feb 28, 2003
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Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade
The thrill of not knowing whose behind the mask! Friday,
February 28 @ Shanghai Sally's Underground (4 Xiang
Shan Rd). FREE entrance with RSVP at www.EyePromotions.com.cn
Family
Top 5 DJs each deliver one hour of their unique house
sounds.
La Belle 62479666, 10:30PM
Pure Disco Party
Dress 60's & 70's colorful outfit and spin with
DJ John Travolta
Mei 64150710, 10:30PM
Carnival
DJ Daddy Vegas with Brazilian funk. Dress in carnival
costume and to get a free shot.
Amber 64665224.5:30PM
Saturday
, Mar 1, 2003
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Adam and Eva Leather and Fur Party
A party just for those who like to dress in leather
and fur.
The Room with the View 63520256, 7:30PM
Murdah Show
A world-renowned hip-hop show. Free drinks for ladies.
The Stage 64435935, 7PM-5AM
Sunday
, Mar 2, 2003
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Carlsberg Football Night
Enjoy beer promotion and win the Liverpool football
team beer mug.
Charlie's Bar 62808888-11010, 6PM-2AM
Ladies Night
Free entry for ladies
Maya 64152281, 8PM-2AM |
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Events |
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| Morcheeba
This famous band sold over 4,000,000 copies of their
album in UK, now they celebrate the Shanghai International
Fashion Festival with us with their debut in Shanghai.
Super Brand Mall 68877888, Mar 14-15
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