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Xianzai
Guangdong
Volume
10, issue
26 - June
26,
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each
week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Display
Unit
For those little knick-knacks
and ornamental pieces...Reproduction Small lacquered two
door one shelf, glass cabinet.Beautiful style and function
are featured with this sideboard display unit. With clean,
smooth lines this piece is a traditional favorite. Made
of hardwoods and veneers with a gleaming black finish. One
shelf divides the inside space in two separate storages
spaces providing plenty of room to display your collectibles.
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Hotel Deals |
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in Crowne Plaza Sanya
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dinner per stay | In-room foot massage | Free
one bottle of red wine, 2 hours bicycle rental,
and daily flower & fruit basket | Free round
trip airport transfer, etc. RMB2,188net for 3
Days 2 Nights, RMB2,688net for 4 Days 3 Nights,
RMB3,188net for 5 Days 4 Nights. For booking and
inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717; E-mail:
reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
 Complimentary
Summer Vacation for Kids
This summer, kids under 12 and accompanied
by adult guests can enjoy our Family Summer Vacation
Package with the following exclusive treatments:
Complimentary buffet or kid's set menu at the
Big Kitchen for every meal; Complimentary use
of the resort's Kidz Paradise with all its recreational
facilities, services and games; Free entrance
ticket to Butterfly Valley and Shell Museum in
Yalong Bay; Complimentary classes for kids: painting,
swimming, tennis and dim sum making. Valid from
June 15th to August 31st 2006. Hilton Sanya Resort
& Spa, Yalong Bay National Resort District,
Sanya, Hainan. Tel: 0898-8858 8888 Toll Free:
800 820 0600, Email: sanya@hilton.com
 Holiday
Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya Golf Package
Scenic View Room: RMB 1948 (3day2nights);
Superior Ocean View Room: RMB 2148 (3day2nights);
Deluxe Ocean View Room: RMB 2348 (3day2nights).
Package Rate Inclusive of: 2-nights accommodation
| Maximum two daily breakfast per room | 18 Holes
golf game at Yalong Bay Sun Valley Golf Club for
one time one person and 18 Holes golf game at
Yalong Bay Golf Club for one time one person |
Roundtrip transfer between golf course and hotel
(arranged by golf club) | Free airport transfer
for one time(Sanya Airport to Hotel or Hotel to
Sanya Airport). Remark: The package only includes
18-hole green fee. Above room rate inclusive of
15% service charge. Subject to Rmb11 government
tax per person per night. For reservations, please
call: (86898) 8856 5666 - 7152. Valid Date: 01
Jun To 31Oct, 06(Except National Day 30 Sep-06
Oct, 06).
 Enjoy
More Privileges at Imperial Club of Wangfujing
Grand Hotel
Wangfujing Grand hotel creates an exclusive
environment called "Imperial Club" for
both business and leisure travellers, all guests
can enjoy the enhanced privileges at Imperial
Club,including free use of in-room LCD computer
with high-speed internet access, choice of health
pillows for your stay, complimentary Buffet Breakfas,
Express Check-in, late check out till 16:00 and
many more. For further information or reservation,
please visit www.wangfujinghotel.com,
or email to marketing@wangfujinghotel.com
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Summer Interlude
From now till September 3rd, 2006. Experience
the warm welcome from RMB1225* : Superior Room
| Complimentary buffet breakfast | Late check-out
until 03:00pm (subject to availability) | Complimentary
daily newspaper | Complimentary in-room coffee
and tea making facilities | Complimentary use
of "Pulse Health Club" facilities and
our top floor swimming pool overlooking the city.
* Rate for single/double and subject to 15% service
charge. For more information, please contact our
Reservation Department: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388;
Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com
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Now you can preview and choose hostels from around
China. Find pictures, comments, and maps for the
hostels and then choose what type of bed and rooms
you need. We lots of cities including Beijing,
Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai, and
Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely book
online and find the cheapest rates online with
us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself!
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Travel Information |
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2-day
Trip in Heyuan
Setting off from Shenzhen, you will enjoy
a two-day wonderful tour in Heyuan where is the biggest
manpower lake in southern China--Wanlu Lake, which display
a green and beautiful sight. During the two days, you
will also visit Sujiawei, a bid country touring spot.
Moreover, you can have the wonderful experience of relaxing
in Longmen Hotspring, which is renowned as "The
Biggest Hotspring In Asia" and contains abundant
minerals that do much good to your health. RMB348 per
person for adult and RMB216 for children. Shenzhen International
Travel Agency. TEL (86755) 8327 8866
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Dining Out |
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 The
2006 World Cup Food Festival at The Pavilion Hotel
Promotion Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm, June 1-30.
The 2006 World Cup Food Festival will be held at
The Pavilion Hotel. During the month of June The
Cafe Pavilion will offer an array of German foods.
We will also offer foods from those participating
countries. We trust you will be delighted with the
choice of five kinds of beer brewed in Germany,
including the special beer for the Word Cup. Adult:
RMB168/p; Child(under 1.2m): RMB88/p. All prices
are in RMB and subject to 15% service charge. Venue:
Cafe Pavilion, 1/F. For Reservation: 0755-82078888-8210
Shenzhen
The Terrace
Bar and Restaurant, good Thai food. 2F, (on top
of Starbucks) Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou.
TEL (86755) 2682 9105
Gaucho
Brazillian Barbecue
Good Brazillian grill. GF Taizi Hotel, Taizi Rd.,
Shekou. TEL (86755) 2667 6608
Trattoria
Italiana Da Angelo
No. G12, Taizi Plaza, Taizi, Rd. Shekou Shenzhen
(Across from Roma's). TEL (86755) 2682 5927
Q
Cafe
1F, 999 Royal Suites and Towers, 1001 East Shennan
Rd., Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2513 0999
Guangzhou
Toro Toro
Mediterranean food. 102 Tianshe Liu Lu TEL (8620)
8371 0259
Little
Italy
Huanshi dong Rd. 17 Tian Sheng Rd. TEL (8620) 8350
0556
Karma
at the Curry Pot
GF 132 Dong Feng Xi Rd. TEL (8620) 8136 0128
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Health & Fitness |
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Shenzhen
Avana Spa
Full service tropical spa, offering Southeast
Asian traditional spa treatments for head to toe
pampering. GF Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou,
Shenzhen. For more details, call (86755) 2681
9040 or visit www.szavana.com
Aerobics
Lesson
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class.
Jingshan Gym. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for
time details.
Yoga
Classes
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Private home
lessons are also available. For details, please
contact Amy at 138 02295479.
Physical
Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen, the Citic
City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza,
Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call
(86755) 2598 8861.
Maillen
Club
Relax and Recharge package at Rmb999net/room/night
includes welcome drink and breakfast for two,
plus 1 hour spa treatment at Avana for two. Maillen
club is locate at 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen.
For more details, contact maillenclub@126.com
or (86755) 2668 7777.
Sunhope
Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District.
TEL (86755) 2693 8198
Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB250 (members)
and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Luhu
Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho
at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Total
Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San
Lu. TEL (8620) 8372 9977
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Relocations |
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Shenzhen
Kuaida Relocation Service
Kuaida is a professional relocation company,
providing high quality relocation services to individual
and corporate clients. we have highly efficient equipments
and well trained staff. Main move services we offer
include home moving, factory moving, air-conditioner
installation and dimantling and goods delivery of both
short and long distance. For details call (86755) 2541
7306
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Property/Real Estate |
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Share
The Room
3-bedroom apartment full of furnitures
and home appliances, located in Bai Yun District.
The environmet around is nice and pleasant. 24 hours
Broad Band Internet. Convenient traffic. Welcome
to share our wonderful life. Rent: USD215. TEL 13318865560
Two-bedroom
Apartment In Cannes Garden In Tianhe District For
Rent
This apartment has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and
one kitchen, occupying whole 76 square meters. Newly
built and furnished with air-conditioners, colour
TV, refrigerator, washing machine and gas etc. 24-hour
safeguard in the garden. The traffic near the garden
is very convenient. Hope to rent the apartment at
the price of $320 to $400 per month (or RMB2600),
the longer the cheaper. You can call Miss Duan to
have a look at the apartments personally. TEL (8620)
3300 9586 |
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Jobs |
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Job
Opening for General Manager
World Class Construction Materials Supplier
looking for a highly motivated, seasoned China General
Manager reporting to the CEO, for our fast-growing
business, based in Beijing. Candidate must be fluent
in Mandarin and English, have 5+ years of management
experience in China. He/She should also have excellent
people managment skills, and an ability to oversee
all aspects of the business, from material purchasing,
importation, budgeting, administration, operations
and project management from the senior management
level. Salary: USD60K + bonus based on a percentage
of profit to be negotiated. Other expat-quality
benefits will also be negotiated. Please send CV
and motivation letter in English to: MDPMJBJ77@hotmail.com
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Services |
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 Let
Canton Car Service Help You Efficiently Undertake
Your Business
Canton Car Service provides professional English
speaking drivers (or drivers with English speaking
guides) that are careful, courteous and highly trained
that will chauffeur you to your destination quickly,
safely and stress-free! We service Guangdong, the
most dynamic business region in the world today.
The Pearl River Delta and it's major cities Guangzhou,
Dongguan and Shenzhen is the largest manufacturing
region in China. To get around a car service is
essential.www.cantoncarservice.com
Investment Opportunity at Avana Spa
The best spa in Southern China is offering limited
shares for sale through the Avana Equity Program.
As an Equity Shareholder,you will be entitled to
Dividends and Directors's Discount among other benefits.
For more information, visit
our website, or call Grace Granlund at 1382
740 0823 (English) and Tony Zhao at 1390 295 7000
(Chinese). Be a part of Avana Spa, and be a part
of our growth.
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 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649;
Shenzhen Tel: +86-755 8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698;
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com,
hongkong@lehmanbrown.com,
shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com
Guangdong
Jinqiao Accounting Office
Jinqiao Accounting Office offers whole-side
services including capital validation, professional
audit, tax consultation and agent, etc. We have
well-trained with practical competence and sufficient
experience. Basing on our large information system
and deep understanding of relevant policy, we are
ready to provide excellent service for you. TEL
(8620) 8762 6208
Union
Translation
Union Translation Center is a professional
translation company. We provide translation and
interpretation service for both individuals and
companies. The services also include program and
website localization, linguistic survey, data input,
and so on. We can take the translating missions
in more than 70 languages, including Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Korean, Japanese,
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and so
on. Please contact us if you have any inquiries.
TEL (86755) 2541 5767 |
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Shenzhen
5th China (SZ) Consumer Goods Procurement
Fair
June 25-27, RMB50, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition
Center, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District. For more
details, call (86755) 3333 1166.
Plato
and His Seven Spirits
Until June 28, OCT Contemporary Art Terminal, Enping
Lu, OCT, Futian District. For more information,
call (86755) 2691 1976.
Korean
and Chinese Contemporary Washing Painting
Until June 30, Guan Shan Yue Art Museum, 6026 Hongli
Lu, Futian District, for more information, call
(86755) 83063156
Guangdong
Hosfair Guangzhou
June 28-30, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
3886 6778.
South
China Intl Transportation Logistics Expo 2006
June 28-30, Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center,
for more information, visit www.sitl-china.com
Chinese
Paintings of the Early Qing Dynasty
Art exhibtion of works from early Qing painters.
June 16 through July 13, Guangzhou Art Museum TEL
(8620) 8365 9202
Exquisite
Porcelains from Ming & Qing Dynasty
The event features rare porcelains made during the
heyday of Chinese porcelains hundreds of years ago.
Through September 19, Guangdong Provincial Museum
TEL (8620) 8383 2195
The Development
of Cantonese Porcelain
Reborn in 1956, this 50th anniversary celebrates
Cantonese porcelain crafts with over 100 specimens.
Happy potting!
Through September 20, Chen Jia Ci (Guangdong Folk
Art Museum) TEL (8620) 8181 4371
Precious
Embroideries from Suzhou
Through July 10, Guangzhou Municipal Museum TEL
(8620) 8355 4759
Shandong
Traditional Xylographic New Year Paintings
June 6 through July 13. Guangzhou Art Museum TEL
(8620) 8365 9202
How to
Travel with a Watermelon
Artist Duan Jianyu's solo exhibition. Duan depicts
the dramatic difference between rural and city life
in contemporary China with a juicy sense of humor.
June 7 till July 31, Vitamin Creative Space TEL
(8620) 8429 6760).
Hongkong
Hospitality Design Asia
June 28-29, Hongkong Convention and Exhibition Center,
for details, visit www.hdsasiaexpo.com
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 ShenzhenParty.com
Socialize: Nightlife, Restaurants, Housing, Jobs,
Community.
From networking to DJ events find out where the
Shenzhen community hangs out or find your next apartment
or job. visit ShenzhenParty.com
or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.com
for more info.
Guangzhou
King Roc
King Roc is undoubtedly one of the hottest young
DJs and producers on the electro-house scene. In
fact, he's only just getting into his stride and
has several major new releases due over the coming
months, for labels like Kingsize, Bugged Out! Playtime
Records and iO Music. His DJ skills are also increasingly
in demand both in the UK and internationally where
his trademark "digital pimps and dirty girls"
sound always goes down a storm. June 30, Babyface
Guangzhou TEL (8620) 8335 5771
FIFA
Fervor
The big screen and beers at discount prices are
prepared to fuel up your FIFA fervor.
Through July 9. Tavern Bar TEL (8620) 8333 8989
Non-stop
Rhythm
DJs Shiffer 9, Erick Junior, and Jay Jay will be
rotating to juice it up for you.
12am, all month. Yes TEL (8620) 8136 8688
Backstreet
Jazz Restaurant and Bar
Guangdong Art Museum, East Gate, Ersha Island. TEL
(8620) 8735 3960
Fox
Club
Nice ambience, hip atmosphere. 376 Changdi Da Ma
Rd. TEL (8620) 8185 5377
Laputa
by Peter
Enjoyable bartending performance. 1F Huashan Hotel,
Huanshi Dong Rd. TEL (8620) 8760 6408
Shenzhen
3D Bar (Beer Bar)
Multibeer place, featuring over 50 different foreign
beers. Block B, Bar Street, Citic Plaza, 1093 Shennan
Central Road. TEL (86755) 2598 6011
The
Terrace
Live band every night, 2F, (on top of Starbucks)
Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755)
2682 9105
Soho
Night Club
Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca
& X-TA-SEA Bar). TEL (86755) 2669 0148/2669
2148
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June 26, 2006
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Guangzhou
Chinese Paintings of the Early Qing Dynasty
Art exhibtion of works from early Qing painters.
Through July 13, Guangzhou Art Museum TEL (8620)
8365 9202
Exploring
Chinese Brush Painting
Expats welcome. For more details on the schedule,
call (8620) 8750 5536.
Children's
Art Courses
RMB90 per hour. 4:30-6pm, every Monday, The Insight
Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details,
call (8620) 3821 5002.
Shenzhen
Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every monday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room,
for more details, contact Josefina at 134 2899 0138
or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com
French
Conversation Classes
Free entry, 10am, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square,
Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 3285
3610.
Scottish
Country Dancing Classes
7:30-9:30pm, Jingshan Aerobics room. For more details,
call Kate on 137 2866 5100.
Mad Cow
Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB45.
Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755)
2668 4496
9 Ball
KnockOut at X-ta-sea
RMB100 (entry fee), winner takes all.
Every Monday, at the back of Haitao Hotel, Taizi
Rd., Shekou. Call (86755) 2686 7649 for more details.
Ladies
Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day.
Yes Bar, Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang
Road West. TEL (86755) 8361 7612, 8325 5116
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Tuesday,
June 27, 2006
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Guangzhou
Non-stop Rhythm
DJs Shiffer 9, Erick Junior, and Jay Jay will be
rotating to juice it up for you.
12am, Yes TEL (8620) 8136 8688
Taiji
Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members)
for eight lessons.
The Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at
(8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For
more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 2880
3123.
Yoga
Classes
10-11am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667
6676 for more details.
Mahjong
for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm at Jingshan 125,
For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755)
2667 6020.
Mother
and Toddler Group
Every tuesday at 3-5pm, Jingshan 116, venues change,
so for details, visit www.swiconline.com
Mexican
Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao
Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou
Two for
Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main.
6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755)
2668 4496
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Wednesday,
June 28, 2006
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Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am, please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479 for
details.
SWIC
Ladies Badminton
Meet at the SPAH every Wednesday.
3-5pm, for more details, please call Ms. Margaret
Cochrane at (86755) 2686 9009.
T-Bone
Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou.
TEL (86755) 2668 4496
Cardio
Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou.
TEL 131 48855261, 137 14820071
Touch
Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan
District.
Ladies
Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm-2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu.
Contact (86755) 8230 1833 for details.
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free
cocktail.
8pm. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL
(8620) 8386 2888
Hongkong
Martini Royale
Every Wednesday 50% off on all martinis from 10-11pm,
free martinis from 9-10pm.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For
more details, call (852) 2810 1510
Thursday,
June 29, 2006
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Guangzhou
King Roc
King Roc is undoubtedly one of the hottest young
DJs and producers on the electro-house scene. In
fact, he's only just getting into his stride and
has several major new releases due over the coming
months, for labels like Kingsize, Bugged Out! Playtime
Records and iO Music. His DJ skills are also increasingly
in demand both in the UK and internationally where
his trademark "digital pimps and dirty girls"
sound always goes down a storm.
8pm, June 30, Babyface Guangzhou TEL (8620) 8335
5771
Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf Day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please
call Isabelle at (86755) 2681 0062.
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