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Date Published: February 13, 2006


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Shanghai's Most Reliable Weekly Expat Listings For 8 Years!
 Xianzai Shanghai
Volume 10, issue 7 - February 13, 2006
Click a section in the Table of Contents below to get great information
  Weekly Quiz   Ni Zai Na Li?   Weather Forecast   China News
  China Classifieds   Funny Pics   Adopt a Pet   Dining Out
  Hotel Deals   Travel Information   Health and Fitness   Relocations
  Services   Community
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  Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibits   Theatre & Performances
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Weekly Quiz

Are you smart enough?
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 China guidebook!

1. How many Basquiat's works will be on display in Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art this time?
2. Who will hold the solo concert at Shanghai Grand Stage on Valentine's Day?
3. On which day will DJ Barry Ashworth present at Babyface?

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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!

If You Are Above, You Have Just Won:
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Weather Forecast
Date 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19
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China News
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Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

Thanks to Connie for the pic:

Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-3@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Adopt a Pet

Each week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster in Shanghai!

SCAA is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association, founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For more information please visit scaashanghai.org

Hotel Deals

Spring Offer from Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya
Superior Room for only RMB 588/night and up. Offer free using Bicycle for 1 hour/ Offer two welcome young coconuts drink(Minimum stays 2 nights). Valid Date: From 15 Feb to 29 Apr, 2006. Please call 86-898 8856 5666-7103 for detail; China Toll Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368; China Toll Free Reservation No. For Mobile 400 884 0888; E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com

Satisfy your Senses... with a Spa Getaway at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
The perfect getaway in a Resort that has it all... all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Start the day right with a daily buffet breakfast at our open air Lotus Cafe restaurant; cherish the essential elements of life and relax in the Mandara Spa... Rates starting from Deluxe Sea View Room RMB2100/room/night. 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 8236 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088 or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.com

Winter Season Greetings from Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing
Presidential Plaza's "Service Charge Free" Winter Season. Valid from December 16 2005 till February 12, 2006. RMB 620 net in a comfortable superior Room, including: Daily breakfast buffet, unlimited internet access, free swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna usage, 45 minutes simulation golf training. For reservations, please contact: (8610) 6800 1786; reservations@presidentialplaza.com; www.presidentialplaza.com.

Super Deal, Premium Service
Superior Room, RMB550 net per night, Dec 1, 2005 - Feb 28, 2006. The supper offer not only includes very good room rate, but also many value-added benefits: American Buffet Breakfast or Dim Sum Set Breakfast at your choice; welcome fruits; 1-hour free use of Internet daily; Two bottles of drinking water in-room daily; Single or double occupancy; Free local calls; Free use of Swimming Pool and Gym; Get upgraded to Deluxe Room (42m2) at additional RMB50; And get upgraded to Capital Club Superior at additional RMB150 with exclusive Club benefits. For reservation, please contact us at Tel: (8610) 6512 9988 - 3130; Fax: (8610) 6512 0307; E-mail: reservation@capitalhotel.com.cn or www.capitalhotel.com.cn

Dining Out

Weekend Seafood Galore Buffet
Be awed by the amazing spread of sumptuous seafood we have to offer at Yi Cafe where the kitchen's a Stage. Enjoy seafood prepared to your own liking at our Chinese, Malaysian, Western, Moroccan, Indian, Thai or Japanese Kitchens. Available on Saturdays and Sundays only, 11:30am to 3:00pm; Address: Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, Tel: (8621) 6882 8888.

Be My Valentine
EEST Level 5, Dinner. Enjoy a delectable 5 course set menu for RMB658 net per couple includes a "Cupid's Love" welcome drink. Tel: (8621) 6335 1888, 88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai.

Oodles of Noodles at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
From February 16 to 23 inclusive, Wan Hao Chinese restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai will have La Mian guest Chef expert Liu Xin Wen visiting. Chef Liu will be demonstrating the art of making traditional Lanzhou hand pulled noodles for both lunch and dinner periods. Guests can choose to pay an extra RMB30 on top of the RMB98* per person "all-you-can-feast" Dim Sum Indulgence menu to taste the La Mian noodles or order from the a la carte. Flavours include vegetarian (RMB38* per bowl), beef (RMB48* per bowl) or seafood (RMB68*) served in a delicious home made chicken stock broth. For reservations, call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6436.

Travel Information

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

Special 3-night Trip in Hong Kong
Spend time in Hong Kong after the Spring Festival, and we offer a special trip package for you: for RMB2070 you can stay 3 nights in the Newton Hotel Hong Kong (3-star hotel), and a gift ticket for Disneyland is available. Depart on February 16 and 23. TEL: (8621) 5116 8155, 3F, 1287 Beijing Road West.



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Health & Fitness

Shaping Your Body with Nina Shaping
As a new and effective exercise, shaping is more and more popular all over the world. Now Shanghai ladies who want to keep fit can also join the group of Shaping. The scientific training method can take away all of your troubles that are caused by fat. Shaping Hotline: 6317 8789 / 6414 5758, or visit: www.ninashaping.com

T&P Health & Beauty Spa
Combined with western and eastern styles, with independent rooms, this place keeps you away from the noise of the city. And the special treatments you can get here are not only for your body, but also for your heart and soul. Specialties: T&P Pathology Natural Therapy (RMB580/90 mins), Special Aroma Facial Massage (RMB380/90 mins), and Special Emperor Palace Aroma Foot Massage (RMB158/90 mins for two people). Open hours: 11am-11pm, TEL: (8621) 6445 7107.

Relocations

Ji'an Relocation Will Move Your Office Anywhere In Shanghai
As one of the earliest relocation companies in Shanghai, Ji'an is welcomed by its high quality services. Ji'an does its best to make all the customers be satisfied. Free packing, and you can pay after your move to ensure all your goods arrived in one piece. Hotline (free): 800-220-8080 or visit: www.ji-anbc.com.

Dahua Relocation
With high quality and sincere service, Dahua Relocation can help you to move and transport your goods around Shanghai. Only a call away, we will provide all the services in 24 hours. 30% off for single senior citizens! Hotline: (8621) 6489 0123.

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

Business Setup and Accounting Help
Huajie Business Consultant offers various counseling for both foreigners and Chinese, you can get all business information you need here, including the investment principle, residence and working visa, human resource, and travel visa. And it can also act for transacting business paper. TEL: 6337 5808, Email: hjconsultant@shhuajie.com.

Wu Yimin Legal Agency
One of the first legal agencies in Shanghai, Mr. Wu Yimin has a lot experience in dealing with international business cases. The other lawyers in this agency are from police, law office and court systems, so they are seasoned professionals who have good relationships. For details, pls dial: 5539 7630, or email to: wymlawfirm@lawyers.com.cn

Plumber and Electrician
Do you not have a management team in your apartment building? Do you need to handle all these electrical and plumbing things by yourself? We can help you with wiring and plumbing. Dial (8621) 6272 0766 to call a plumber or an electrician.

Community Announcements

Charity In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental organizations operating in China doing so much great work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php to get started with CharityInChina.org!

YPHHYPHH Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people in Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age is 25-45. Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes to the mailing list, please log onto our renewed website http://www.yphh.com

Wed. February 15 - YPHH Wine Night at 239
Due to the Springfestival celebrations we have changed the program: YPHH Wine Night at new venue 239 Bar. We offer you some beautiful wines incl. fingerfood for an entrance fee of RMB 100 per person only. More info and reservations via http://www.yphh.com

Weekend trip to Harbin-Snow World
February 10-12, CCC Shanghai TEL (86) 1352 4427 556

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Food Ingredient Asia
February 15-17, Shanghai New International Expo TEL (8621) 2890 6666

Basquiat Retrospective
More than 70 drawings by Jean-Michel Basquiat, who was seen as one of the key figures in the 1980s art scene is now recognized to be of the greatest significance for twentieth-century art. All these works have been shown all over the world during previous exhibitions.
February 18 - April 10, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530

EPOCH Exhibition
Art Scene Warehouse presents a collection of work from its most illustrious artists, including Zhong Biao, Feng Feng, Hung Liu, Xue Jiye amongst others.
February 7 – 28, Art Scene Warehouse TEL (8621) 6277 4940

God Created the Heaven and the Earth - Photograph Exhibition By LeeDa
February 11 - March 6, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256

Future Landscapes
Works by a group of Chinese artists, including Zhou Zixi, Liu Weijian, and Sun Xun.
January 20 - February 15, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530

Retrospective 12+Contemporary Experimental Images
January 20 - February 15, 2F, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530

Fiction @ Love
Curated by Victoria Lu and Lim Qinyi, the exhibition explores how digital techniques has impacted people's loves. Some 80 artists, from China and overseas, were invited to take part.
Through March 5 (close on Fridays), Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art TEL (8621) 6327 9900

The View from Afar: An Installation by Christina Shmigel
American artist Christina Shmigel interprets the places in which she lives through her sculpture and installation art. As the current resident artist at the Duolun Museum of Modern Art, she presently looks to the city of Shanghai to inspire and inform her work.
January 14 - February 15, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530

The Self-Made Generation
A retrospective of new Chinese paintings in 2005.
January 6 - March 5, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

Theater & Performances

Fish Leong 2006 Shanghai Concert
The concert is featuring "Love". The famous female pop singer from Malaysia will bring her love songs for the Valentine's Day. Tickets selling for 99-2199rmb.
February 14, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200

Valentine's Concert by Shanghai Opera House
Tickets selling for 80-500rmb.
February 14, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621) 6374 8445

Love in Valentine's Day - Romantic Melodies Gala
On this Valentine's Day, Shanghai Concert Hall will offer you a gala with those golden melodies in love movies and dramas. Tickets selling for 120-500rmb.
February 14, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 2836

Drama: Closer
It is renowned as the most excellent drama in the end of the 20th century in Britain. It presents the essence of love. Tickets selling for 100rmb.
February 17-26, Shanghai Dramatic Art Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123

Drama: The Taste Of Cappuccino
This is the fifth performance of this drama in three years. Life, Love and Family, it's about the stories happened in the city. Tickets selling for 100rmb.
February 9-14 (close on February 13), Shanghai Dramatic Art Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123

Drama: For the Love
This multimedia drama is about the affection of female. Several famous TV hostesses play leading roles in the drama. Tickets selling for 120-150rmb.
February 9-18, Studio Theatre of Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Weekly Calendar

Gourmet Delights
Enjoy Freshly Baked Jumbo Croissant and Coffee at RMB28 only. A 50% discount on all cakes, pastries and bakery items at Gourmet from 6:00pm – 8:00pm daily. Address: Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu.

Monday, February 13, 2006
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Double "D" Night
50rmb includes 2 drinks. Coronas and house Margritas only 25rmb. Half price for appetizers until 10pm.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166

Industry Night
Free entry with password for people in the know, 50rmb each for others.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666

Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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Valentines Wig Party 2006
Giveaways and prizes for the best wig or complete outfit for both girls and boys. 9pm till late, no cover charge.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

CJW Valentine's Day
498rmb per person to enjoy 5 courses deluxe dinner, including a glass of Champagne and gifts bag.
CJW @ the Bund Centre TEL (8621) 6339 1777

Fish Leong 2006 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 99-2199rmb.
Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200

Loved Up
Come and celebrate Valentines with us, O'Malley's will be offering a set 3-course meal with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533

Wednesday, February 15, 2006
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Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Black Label, Absolut bottles and Standard drinks buy 1 get 1 free all night long. Free entry before 11pm.
Club DKD TEL (8621) 6473 9449

DJ Gary
DJ Gary is on hand to get your cocktail shaking arms in the swing with some Disco & Funk. Happy hour from 7-9pm, buy 1 get 1 free.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Ladies Night
Free Margaritas for all the disco dollies until 12am. 60rmb special menu for women.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166

Thursday, February 16, 2006
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Ladies Night
Free entrance, free glass of champagne and a chance to win some fabulous lucky draw prizes - only for ladies. Plus a whole night long of salsa dancing.
10pm till late. La Maison TEL (8621) 3307 1010

Latin Night
25rmb Mojitos and Pina Coladas, 80rmb Chicken and Steak Fajitas which include shot of Cuervo.Listen to the sexy Latin sounds of singer on the Frida Kahlo bar 7pm-11pm then DJ James takes it over with Latin sounds until late.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166

Friday, February 17, 2006
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Ladies Night
Free entrance and free drinks for all girls, 100rmb includes 2 drinks for gentlemen.
11pm till 2am. Dragon Club TEL (8621) 5404 4592

Crazy Cactus Weekend
Exotic dancers, live bands, guest djs... Wild party every weekend! 375rmb for Cuervo Bottles, 125rmb for 6 shots Cuevo.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166

Saturday, February 18, 2006
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DJ Barry Ashworth
Come from Distinctive, the main person in the group Dub Pistols, DJ Barry Ashworth will come down to stir your passion.
Babyface Huaihai TEL (8621) 6375 6667

The Rat Pack
100rmb Martini feast from 8-10pm. Shanghai's very own Paully Cann bringing you the very best from The Rat Pack, followed by the all new cheezy sounds of the 80s and 90s.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6289 5117

Sunday, February 19, 2006
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Sunday Roasts
Every Sunday from 3pm onwards come and enjoy a good ole roast dinner. 100-150rmb depending on the cut.
O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533

Salsa Night with DJ Lin
Salsa lessons with professional instructors from 8:30-9:30pm. Buckets of 6 Coronita's (small Corona) for only 100rmb.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166

Happy Hours
DJ CAM spins Lounge and Nu Jazz all night to ease you out of the week that was. All bottled beer 20rmb all night.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

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