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This week's prize is a China guidebook!
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in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd,
or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll
post the best pics here each week!
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Mirror
Medium
sized, rounded edge rectangular lacquered Chinese wall
hanging mirror with gold-accent paintings. Typically
available in black and red. This dramatically sized
wood-framed mirror features classic golden-black finish
with familiar Chinese motifs of bamboo, birds, ancient
courts and people.
For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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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
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 Hotel Deals |
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Pamper Your Lover with Unforgettable Getaway
in Crowne Plaza Sanya
Honeymoon Packages offer: Stay in a Premier
Room | Daily buffet breakfast | One romantic set 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
 The
New Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai is Now Open!
To celebrate you are invited to stay with
us in a Standard Room on a special rate of RMB 668+
15% service charge. This offer is only for a limited
time and includes 2 buffet breakfasts. Located just
15 minutes from the Bund opposite Fudan University this
new modern hotel is close to all city amenities. Don't
miss out of this great opportunity. Crowne Plaza Fudan
is The Place To Meet. For Toll free reservations dial
800 430 4088 or email reservations@crowneplazafudan.com
or visit www.crowneplaza.com
Escape The Summer Heat @ The COOL Place To Meet!!
Crowne Plaza Beijing: 1st June until 31August
2006. Full-day Meeting Package: RMB290+15% per person,
Including: Welcome cocktail | Meeting room rental (8
hours) | One LCD projector and one screen | Broadband
access (2 cables 8hours/day) | 2 times cooling summer
breaks (including selections of ice coffee, ice tea,
soft drink, fresh fruits, pastries and ice cream) |
Selection of Chinese and Western set lunch or International
buffet. Valid for meetings of at least 20 Persons and
with booking 7 days in advance. For reservations and
inquiries, please contact our Crowne Meetings Director
at (8610) 5911 9818 or email to meeting@crowneplazabj.com.
We guarantee a response within 2 hours.
Sofitel Plaza Xiamen 1st Anniversary Luxury
Emotions...
In conjunction with the hotel 1st anniversary
we will offer the following deluxe package: One night
Club Sofitel studio suite accommodation; half bottle
champagne with deluxe canapés; butler drawn scented
bath in the privacy of your own room; Club Sofitel lounge
privileges and benefits; late check our till 16.00 hrs
(subject to availability); RMB100 credit for a Le Chinois
fine Canonese restaurant; Price: RMB988 + 4%; Period:
1st July - 30th Sep, 2006 (Not valid through 6th –
12th Sep 2006). Reservation hotline: (0592) 507 8888.
 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
 Swiss-Belhotel
Shenzhen - Executive Floor Delights
Valid until 30th September 2006. Stay in Executive
Superior Room at RMB850 net per night with all exclusive
benefits and RMB300 F&B allowance per room night.
Please contact reservation hotline: (0755) 8302 9222(Shenzhen);
(00852) 2834 4223(Hongkong) or E-mail reservation@sbsrswiss-belhotel.com;
Website: www.sbsrswiss-belhotel.com
 Holiday
Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya Golf Package Only RMB1948
(3day2nights) up
Inclusive of: 2-nights accommodation|Maximum
two daily breakfast per room|18 Holes golf game 2 times
in Golf Club|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). For reservations, Please call 86-898-8856
5666-7152 for detail. Valid Date: 01 Jun To 31 Oct,
06(Except 30 Sep-06 Oct, 06)
 Weekend
Pampering at Presidential Plaza
Valid on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Superior
Room: RMB 650.00 net, for more information, please click
here. Website: www.presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588; Fax: (8610) 6800 5888.
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
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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Carnival
on the Water
As part of Hangzhou International Leisure
Expo 2006, Shuangxi is the place to enjoy water entertainment.
To celebrate the Expo, from July 7 to September 28,
Shuangxi is holding "Carnival on the Water"--you
can enjoy rafting and other entertainment. Shuangxi
will soon also hold the International Rafting Competition,
which will be a special experience you can't miss. For
more information, pls contact the management office
of Shuangxi Scenic Spot, TEL (0571) 8850 1888
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 Education |
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 Rutgers
International EMBA Program
Reach your career goals with Rutgers, The
State University of New Jersey. The 14-month American
Executive MBA program takes place entirely in Shanghai,
and is still enrolling for Summer 2006 Startup - APPLY
NOW! All courses and accreditation standards are identical
to our EMBA programs in the US, and all courses are
taught by Rutgers US Professors. Schedule a Personal
Meeting to learn how Rutgers can assist you in your
professional development! Please call us at 021-6217-6067/8711
or email emba_sh@rutgers.cn.
To learn more about Rutgers EMBA programs in China,
visit http://business.rutgers.edu/iemba
or www.rutgers.cn
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai
NGS Moving Service
We have more than 40 trucks in different sizes
and 80 staff to help you move. Our motto is "first-class
service + reasonable price = 100% satisfaction".
We believe that the satisfaction from our clients is
our biggest success. Address: 3671 Gonghe Xin Road,
TEL: (8621) 6640 0931
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Openings for Kindergarten Teacher
A well-known international education institution
is looking for full time kindergarten teachers. You should
have a degree, TESOL certification and at least 1 year's
teaching experience in nursery or kindergarten. You must
be familiar with the UK Foundation curriculum. Salary
range from 100,000 to 150,000 p.a plus benefits depending
on experience. Please send your CV to Rainna by rainnabj@gmail.com
Native
English Teachers Wanted 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
Kids
Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic, motivated
Instructors for their Saturday kids programs. We are looking
for people who love kids and at the same time are professional
and care about punctuality, continuity and their students
progress. Classes are small and Berlitz have their own
Kids material. Training in the Berlitz Method will be
given. Please send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn |
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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
Copy
Machines for Rent
Shanghai Hongda Copiers Centre is a professional
corporation for copy machine rental and maintenance. We
offer copiers in different types and brands, including
Canon, Toshiba, Konica, Sharp, and so on. We offer free
maintenance for those copiers we rent out. Sign a rental
contract for more than 3 years, you will get 3 months
for use free. We also have second-hand copiers for sale.
If you need a copier for your office, pls contact us on
(8621) 6478 1434.
Jinyi
Cleaning Service
Jinyi Cleaning Service offering not only the
cleaning service but also downcomer dredging service.
We have collected lots of experience and own professional
equipments. All of our staff have taken strict trainings,
and their service won a great credit. What we are working
for is to return the clean environment back to you. Address:
RM101, 13 of 776 Lane, Wanhangdu Road, TEL (8621) 6210
0070.
Rundong
Home Economics
Featuring the high-class market in Shanghai,
Rundong Home Economics is a professional home service
corporation for housekeeping training, employment and
service. Our trainers and managing team are full of experience,
and our trainees got a lot of praise from our client.
We divided our trainees in 5 classes for different clients,
service includes housekeeping, nursing, home secretary
and so on. If you need our service, pls dial (8621) 5059
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Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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Strange
Attractors - Australian Art & Science Exhibition
July 23 - August 28, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern
Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801
China
Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference
July 28-30, Shanghai New International Expo TEL (8621)
2890 6666
Cao
Weihong - Solo Exhibition
Transporting viewers into another epoch, Cao Weihong's
oil paintings depict (semi)-nude Chinese ladies in a traditional
setting.
Thru August 31, Art Scene China TEL (8621) 6437 0631
2006
Move on Asia, "Clash and Network"
The curators of twelve art spaces from six countries in
Asia, present 22 emerging artists in the category of video
art. This exhibition represents various views on video
art by Asian emerging artists.
July 14 - August 4, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Arts
TEL (8621) 6587 2530
Construct
A Scene
Oil painting by Qin Qi and He Jie
July 15 - August 13 (close on Monday), Zhu Qizhan Art
Museum TEL (8621) 5671 0741
Pursue
Pleasure While Catching Spring
Solo exhibition of Zheng Zaidong.
July 15 - August 25, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621)
6321 5757
Who
is Making Terror
Hong Ming oil solo show. In the "war" series
of Hong Ming's oil paintings, the staggered change of
blue shape a renewed emotional rhythm of cadence, and
echo with artists' pacifist stance, thus making the drawing
involve a pacifist psychological atmosphere.
July 16 - August 15, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352
0256
Fly
- Lei Min Oil Show
Originally from Guangxi, Lei Min's works are full of amazing
dramatic humor and he is definitely good at drawing inspiration
from bucking the system. The supernatural setting of Lei's
painting are dramatic.
July 23 - August 7, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352
0256
Loris
Cecchini Solo Exhibition - Cloudless
In the work of Loris Cecchini (b. 1969), photography,
drawing, sculpture and installation blend into a single
poetics in which the key element is transfiguration.
July 14 - August 4, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art
TEL (8621) 6587 2530
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Artists: Spanish Prints
This exhibition features 33 established artists from Spain
and explores the history and techniques of Spanish printmaking
after the civil war of 20th century. Highlights include
a number of tiptop works by Spanish virtuosos like Antoni
Tapies, Enrique Brinkmann, Lucio Munoz, Eduardo Chillida,
to name a few.
July 15 - August 13, Zhu Qizhan Art Museum TEL (8621)
6540 5637
I,
China
The first Chinese designer platform toy exhibition, which
is a celebration of Chinese modern artists, including
design works from 60 Chinese designers.
June 29 - July 31, Da Space TEL (8621) 6328 0738 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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Roland
Proll Piano Recital
Born in Germany, Roland Proll was the youngest student
in Hochschule fur Musik Dortmund when he was only 11 years
old.
July 25, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 2836
Concert
by Swiss Piano Trio
Pianist Martin Lucas Staub, Violinist Angela Golubeva
and Cellist Sebastien Singer will come down for their
trio concert in Shanghai. Tickets selling for 80-220rmb.
July 28, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Steve
Chou Concert in Shanghai 2006
Steve Chou (Zhou Chuanxiong), the famous Taiwanese singer
and producer, who is featuring love songs, will come to
Shanghai to have a concert for the Chinese Valentine's
Day. Tickets selling for 99-799rmb.
July 29, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
The
Falling
Local band "The Falling" will play their Metal
core and Nu-Thrash for Shanghai fans. 30rmb cover charge,
25rmb for members.
July 29, Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
Musical
Drama: Lion King
This famous Broadway drama which was successful performed
in many countries first comes to Shanghai to have 100
performance. Tickets selling for 140-2000rmb.
From July 18, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Drama:
How Much Love Can be...
This drama features those love stories in the modern city.
Tickets selling for 100rmb.
July 11 - August 10 (Close on Mondays), Shanghai Dramatic
Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123
Love
Letters
This short two-character play is based on the love letters
of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov and his famous actress
wife, Olga Knipper. Performed in Mandarin. Tickets selling
for 100rmb July 6-31 (close on Mondays and Tuesdays),
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123 |
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 Enjoy
7 Nites at B.A.T.S
Mondays: Beermuda Mondays, Tuesdays: Tequila
Madness, Wednesdays: Snack Happy Hour All Night, Thursdays:
Girls Nite, Fridays: Brazilian Fiesta, Saturdays: Mix
and Match Party, Sundays: Formula 1 Nite, All week: Free
wine glass for every steak ordered. Reservations: 6882
8888 Ext 24
Monday, July 24, 2006
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Monday Fiesta
The Biggest Monday night in Shanghai! Free Margaritas
for ladies till midnight. Pure 90's classics all night.
Ask for Free Monday Fiesta Privilege Cards to get half
price discounts throughout the summer!
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Air
Hostess Night
Free entry and drink, even free coach for every air hostess.
Funky house music by DJ Benny. 8pm till late. Club Platinum
Miu TEL (8621) 5459 0125
Industry
Monday
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
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The Hook-up
Features DJ Cavo and special guests DJs. Fun and games
with chances to win dinner for 2 at Mimosa.
Minx TEL (8621) 5155 8310
Wine
Flight
150rmb includes 5 glasses of special selected wine all
night!
Air TEL (8621) 5239 5409
All
You Can Eat B.B.Q
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