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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 voucher
for a free box of "Dynasty Moon Cakes"
in celebration of the upcoming Mid-Autumn holiday, generously
provided by the Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel.
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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!
Ladder
Cabinet
This Ladder Cabinet or better known as Japanese
Step Tansu Cabinet was originally used as staircases to reach
the sleeping loft and at the same time as a storage cabinet.
This cabinet's simple straight lines and beautiful mahogany
red color give it special elegant look perfect for your library
or working room.
For more
information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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Adopt a Pet |
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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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Spa Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier room for only RMB 1888 for 3 Days 2 Nights,
including: two daily breakfasts/ Enjoy in room Spa (Petal
Bath 10 Minutes + Aromatic Massage 90 Minutes)/ Daily Fruits
Basket/ welcome drink/ Late check out till 16:00 at free/
Use GYM and Swimming Pool for free/ Use the DVD in room and
broad band free/ 20% discount on F&B! And special offer
Traditional Foot Reflexology at free for the package which
above 4 days 3 nights, one way airport pick up at free for
5 days 4 nights package. Validity: Aug 08 to Sep 30, 06. For
booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail:
reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
 Holiday
Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya SPA Package
Scenic View: RMB 1590 (3day2nihgts), package rate
inclusive of: 2-nights accommodation in Scenic Room|Maximum
two daily breakfast per room|Subject to Rmb11 per person per
night government tax|Welcome Fruit|Free use Tennis for one
hour (daytime)|Free use bicycle for two hours|Aromatherapy
Massage (50 minute) and Foot Massage(40 minute ) for one time
per person|Late check out till 15:00. For reservations, please
call: (86-898) 8856 5666 - 7152. Valid Date: 01 Jun To 31
Oct, 06(Except National Day 30Sep-06Oct).
 Sheraton
Sanya Resort Golfing Package
The Sheraton Sanya Resort Golfing Package offers
outstanding discounts on all of your favorite golf courses
on Hainan Island...it is everything you could possibly want
in a package, plus more! A discerning golfer deserves the
top courses, top accommodation, confirmed tee times and prepaid
green and cart fees. 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.sheraton@sheraton.com
 TianLun
International Hotel National Day Special(Oct. 1-7, 2006)
RMB418 nett/room/night. The price is not inclusive
of breakfast. Breakfast: RMB50/person requested upon check-in.
*Privileges: Free broadband Internet in all guest rooms |
Free coffee and tea in all guest rooms | Free use of swimming
pool, hotel gymnasium and sauna | Free parking. *Terms &
Conditions: Room reservation is subject to Hotel's availability.
Should a dispute arise, TianLun International Hotel reserves
the right to arbitrate the final decision. Tel: 020-9-8393
6388; Fax: 020-3882 4587; E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com;
Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com
 "National
Day" Package at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing
A Holiday Special at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa
Center from RMB798 per room per night, including: Superior
room including up to 2 breakfast | Child under 12 years stays
free of charge with parents | Free use of our top floor swimming
pool overlooking the city | Access to both our Pulse Health
Club | Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries
and tourist sites. Valid from: 29th September to 8th October
2006. Rate is subject to availability and 15% surcharge. For
reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5522 / 5533; Fax:
(8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 Autumn
Gift from Presidential Plaza Hotel - "Third Night Free"
Stay in the Presidential Plaza Hotel for two successive nights;
get the third night free during Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
The price for per night is only RMB 650 inclusive of service
charge and breakfast for one person. Valid till 31 December,
2006.Booking Now!!! Booking hotline: 010 5858 5691 or fax
to: 010 6800 1774.
 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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 Dining Out |
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 Mooncake
Celebrations at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
With originality and creativity, Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
takes the tradition of the Mid-Autumn Festival to even greater
heights this year with two new mooncake surprises - Snowskin
Mooncake and Ice-Cream Mooncake*. The more traditional among
guests can select from freshly-baked mooncakes filled with fragrant
Lotus Seed Paste, Pandan or Taro Paste. Mooncakes from Pudong
Shangri-La, Shanghai are a pure joy to give and to receive.
For information or large orders and delivery, please call our
Mooncake Hotline at (8621) 5877 3789 or visit Gourmet located
on Level 1, Tower 1, Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai. *for dine-in
only.
 The
longest Brunch in Shanghai
The Tables are set, the beverages are chilled, just 15 minutes
from the Bund. Every Sunday at 11.30 am from the 10th September
2006 Full Open Bar including Laurent Perrier Champagne, large
selection of wines, Vodka Bar and all your other favorites,
and more... BBQ Stations including Seafood, Japanese flavors
of Sushi & Sashimi, Grand Dessert selection with Movenpick
ice cream, Indoor & Al Fresco Seating, Live Latino music
& Salsa dancing and Kids meet Kids with jumping castle.
Limited seating so book now! TEL (8621) 5552 9999, Crowne Plaza
Fudan Shanghai, 199 Handan Roand.
 Star
Chef Bert Lozey Revisits JW's California Grill
Between September 18 and 23 inclusive, award-winning
chef Bert Lozey showcases his Australian culinary creations
again at JW's California Grill of JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai.
The 6-day affair includes a daily mouth-watering a la carte
menu, 2 & 3 courses set lunch menus at RMB128* / RMB158*
respectively; an exclusive 5-course wine dinner on September
22 at RMB888* per person - all accompanied by the prestigious
Rosemount Estate and Wynns Coonawarra Estates wines; and a cooking
and wine tasting class at the JW's School of Culinary Arts on
September 23, priced at RMB298 net, inclusive of a Marriott
Cafe lunch voucher. For reservations, please call (8621) 5359
4969 ext 6455.
 Meet
me at the Hofbrauhaus - Shanghai Oktoberfest 2006
The Munich Hofbrauhaus may be miles away, but our
Renaissance beer tents will be rocking as local residents and
guests, linking their arms and swinging their beers shout "Oans,
zwoa g'suffa!" with all their might! Those warm September
evenings won't be lacking good beer*, delightful buffets and
live music complete with dirndl-clad barmaids, drinking games
and fabulous lucky draw prizes every evening! So come one, come
all! Brush up on your drinking German, bring your appetite and
experience the spirit of Oktoberfest - Shanghai style! 6:30pm–11:30pm
daily, September 13th to 23rd, 2006. Venue: Hotel Square, Ticket
Price: RMB198 net (Sunday); RMB218 (Monday to Thursday); RMB238
(Friday and Saturday). For more inquires, please dial: (8621)
6275 0000 ext. 2366. *Weihenstephan Beer and free-flowing soft
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 Travel Information |
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 Visit
Europe with Air France Early Bird fare!
Only from RMB 5030*. Beijing or Shanghai to Europe (round
trip fare in Economy Class). Buy before/until September 30th
,2006 and travel between December 1st, 2006 and January 31st,
2007. For more information and booking, please call Air France
at 4008 808 808, or visit www.airfrance.com.cn.
*Fare valid for round trips only, excluding taxes. Booking
on-line or through Air France Sales and Service Center. Destinations
list upon request. Other terms and conditions apply.
Go to Japan and Korea by Costa Allegra
Costa Allegra will offer you a fantastic trip to
Japan and Korea. During this unforgettable tour, you will
go those famous travel spots along the coast of these two
countries. The ship cruises in the night so that passengers
can get on land in the day time. In this September, only 3999rmb
per person you can have a 6-day trip by this deluxe Italian
ship, Costa Allegra will offer a best service to make you
trip be perfect. The ship depart from Shanghai on Sep. 1,
6, 11, 16, 21 and 26. For more details, pls call (8621) 2878
4909.
Plan
Your National Day Trip From Now on
The 7-day holiday is coming down, are you planning
for an unforgettable trip for this holiday? We offer you a
lot of choice for both outbound and domestic route: RMB30999
for 10-day Alaska trip by deluxe ship, you will pass by the
coast of US and Canada; RMB11000-155000 6-8 days Europe trip;
RMB9588-12000 Egypt trip; RMB12500-16800 South Africa trip;
RMB12000-15600 Australia trip; RMB31000 Brazil and Argentina
trip; RMB6200 Japan Trip; and those domestic line to those
famous scenic spots, such as Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, Shangri-La
and so on, and short distant route to those place surrounding
Shanghai. If you want more information, pls contact us on
(8621) 6312 0830, Shanghai Peace International Travel Service.
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Health & Fitness |
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 Get
50% Discount on An Oriental Foot Massage
Choose any one-hour massage (120rmb) and receive a
50% discount on an Oriental foot massage (60rmb). On the same
day by the same client. Dragonfly Donghu Tel: 021-5405 0008;
Xinle Tel: 021-5403 9982; Hongmei Tel: 021-6242 4328; Shanghai
Kerry Centre Tel: 021-6279 4625. Jinan Tel: 021-6327 1193. SRCA
Tel: 021-2201 0899. Fuxing Park Tel: 021-5386 0060. Biyun Tel:
021-5030 7382. Changyi Tel: 021-5878 4755. Lianyang Tel: 021-5833
7549. For more information please visit our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn.
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.
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai
Lixing Moving Service Company
Based in Pudong District, we are one of those moving
service companies who adopt western management in Shanghai.
Our services refer in 3 fields, including moving service,
cargo transportation, and courier service. We offer the standard
price that made by OPS, if our workers ask extra fee, our
clients can complain asap, and we will return it back. Address:
3838 Pudong Road North, Reservation line: (8621) 5861 6199
Jiaxing
Relocation Service
With 9-year history, Jiaxing has grown up as one
of the best creditable relocation service company in Shanghai
which with more than 30 moving trucks in different sizes.
Service under a standard industry criterion, it helps them
to win a lot of customers, and they offer 3 service promises
for their customers: 1. 50rmb amends for 1-hour delay; 2.
Pay after the service; 3. Will respond the complaints in 5
days. Address: 1580 Jinyu Road, TEL (8621) 6497 5937
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 Jobs |
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| Communications
Manager Wanted at WAB
Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), a leading international
school in Beijing is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person
to join our dynamic team as Communications Manager. The successful
incumbent should have the relevant qualifications and experience
in mass communications, marketing and public relations in an
international environment. Experience in school development
and the management of alumni and community relationships would
be an advantage. Please send your application to
Lng@wab.edu or call HR Office at Tel: +8610 8456 4155 ext
1062 or browse www.wab.edu
for more information about our school.
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 |
 Services |
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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
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.
Shanghai
Yuecai Human Resources Company
Our company is dedicated to build an efficient and
convenient platform for enterprises and capable people to exchange
their ideas. We also provide professional counsel service so
that people could find suitable jobs. Moreover we train staff
for enterprises. Our telephone number is (8621) 6229 9232. Address:
Room 316 Changning technological building in Changning District.
New
Cleaning Age
Shanghai Jie Yun Lai Cleaning is a professional cleaning
company to offer different kinds of cleaning service, including
sweeping over the rubbish after construction and decoration,
cleaning carpet and outside of buildings, protecting the wooden
floor and furniture. We have advanced cleaning machines and
equipments to make the cleaning procedure be more modern and
rapid. What we will do is bring the cleaning work into a new
age. Jie Yun Lai will be the best choice for your clean life,
need service pls dial (8621) 5435 4194 |
Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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Design - Shanghai Biennale 2006
Based on the experience in operating the past Biennales, the
2006 Shanghai Biennial will continue its local experience to
face the global situation and cultural attitudes. Under the
theme of "Hyper Design", as a very fresh element in
visual culture and consummation industry, the Biennial explores
the complicated, overlapping social liaison and cultural meanings
hidden behind the phenomenon of "Design".
September 6 - November 5, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327
2829 * 257
Ascending
Angel
Liu Jin's new photographic series, which are a powerful portrayal
of a tortured yet tenacious soul in the "Hyper Design"
of China's march to modernization.
September 9 - October 8, Studio Rouge M50 TEL (86) 1380 1741
782
Furniture
China 2006
Furniture China 2006 presents itself on two main venues, the
Venue West (Intex, Shanghai Mart & Jisheng Wellborn Hongqiao)
solely dedicated to Home Furniture and the Venue East (Shanghai
New Expo Center, SNIEC) display for home furniture, office furniture,
furnishings, and furniture manufacturing.
September 11-14, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888 & Shanghai
New International Expo TEL (8621) 2890 6666
Chen
Xinmao - Solo Exhibition
The artist has experimented with all sorts of media, from wood
and crude to exquisite paper, wax and Chinese ink stamping.
September 12-20, Art Scene Warehouse TEL (8621) 6277 4940
Grace
Li Wang Oil Solo Show
It is the first time this Chinese female artist who is living
in the U.S to hold her solo exhibition in Shanghai.
September 16-28, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
Wind
from River - Yao Jingfa Oil Solo Show
September 2-14, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
China
Blue
Song Wei's hip hop pop acrylics on canvas are a funky rap on
cultural diffusion and Chinese identity. Executed with technical
precision and with "China Blue" launches Song Wei
as a rising young star of China's contemporary art world.
September 3 - October 8, Studio Rouge at the Bund TEL (86) 1380
1741 782
Conversation
10 + 10
The theme of Conversation 10 + 10 is "the multi-dimensional
expressions of painting". The exhibition includes 20 artists,
among which ten present their paintings, while the other ten
present works such as installation, video, photography and performance
that reflect upon the idea of painting.
September 4-15, Zendai Mandarin Palace Unit 12 TEL (8621) 5033
9801
Hung
Liu Solo Exhibition
Hung Liu is one of China's most internationally acclaimed artists,
currently living and working in the United States. She has been
dubbed as: "the most famous and important Chinese woman
artist in North America".
September 4-19, Art Scene Warehouse TEL (8621) 6277 4940
This
Is For Real: An Exhibition of Contemporary Art
September 4-25, Zhu Qizhan Art Museum TEL (8621) 5671 0743
Second
Shanghai Duolun MoMA Exhibition of Young Artists
For the 2006 exhibition curatorial team set up the exhibition
from around 20 young artists from all around country Shanghai,
Beijing, Wu Han, Cheng Du, Guang Zhou trying to show the complexity
of the artists ideas of today and their crit | | |
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