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piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Clean lines and distinctive finish give this Shanghai colonial
collection its classis appeal. This piece has been given a transparent
lacquer that highlights the wood's natural grain. It would look
just great in the middle of your foyer with a nice centerpiece
of ikebana on it.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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Self Driving Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier Room(King bed)3 Days 2 Nights at RMB
2,388/ 4 Days 3 Nights at RMB 3, 588 / 5 Days 4 Nights at RMB
4, 588, Including: daily breakfasts for two | complementary
Self Driving during the stay | daily fruits basket | daily welcome
drink | Late check out till 16:00/ use of GYM and Swimming Pool
for free | use of in-room DVD player and broad band internet
access for free. Special offer of 4 Days 3 Nights Package: complementary
RMB 336 worth of Nan Tian Hot Spring tickets for two. Valid
till March 31, 2007, invalid during public holidays. For booking
and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn.
Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88
40 888 (mobile).
 Kempinski
Resort & Spa is Opening in January 2007
The Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya is nestled on
a soft white sandy beach located on the most southern tip of
China. Spanning 51.6 hectares of lush tropical greenery and
palm trees, the resort is a perfect getaway from the bustling
city life. Spectacular views of the sea are yours to relish
in the comfort of your own room with private balcony and tub
to relax. Indulge in a wide range of spa and wellness facilities
or a game of golf nearby. Here, you can choose to relax and
do nothing or simply everything... For Sales, Marketing &
Catering enquiries: sales.sanya@kempinski.com;
For Rooms Reservation Enquiries: reservation.sanya@kempinski.com.
Internet: www.kempinski-sanya.com
 The
Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen is Now Open
390 guest rooms and suites that exude refined luxury. Innovative
dining and entertainment options. Chic Wellness Center. Comprehensive
meeting and banquet facilities. Impeccable personal service.
For information and reservations please call (86755) 8888 8888
Fax: (86755) 8612 3999; Email: reservations.shenzhen@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-shenzhen.com
 TianLun
International Hotel - Your Best Choice in Guangzhou
5 Star Business Hotel, Strategically located in the
heart of Guangzhou - the Tianhe District, next to the Guangzhou
East Station, terminals for the KCRC Through Train and city
metro | 405 tastefully designed rooms and suites with all modern
amenities a business traveler expected, broadband Internet access
in all guest rooms | Grand cafe and Sazanami Japanese Restaurant
for you to experience the large variety of buffets, Western
and Eastern cuisines | Comprehensive in every way, we have 8
independently designed function rooms to hold conferences and
banquets to accommodate from 20 to 500 guests. Reservation Hotline:
(8620) 8393 6388; Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com;
E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com.
 Great
Rates at Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai
Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai is one of the newest editions
of the Crowne Plaza family of hotels in China. Enjoy our special
rate from RMB688+ for a Standard Room or try our new Crowne
Plaza Club Room for only RMB1088+. This offer is valid for a
limited time & includes 1 or 2 breakfasts. For Priority
Club Members can book the Best Flexible Rate for 2 consecutive
nights and will received a free upgrade to a Crowne Plaza Club
Floor. All rates are subject to 15% service charge and availability.
Located just 15 minutes from the Bund opposite Fudan University.
Don't miss out this great opportunity. Crowne Plaza Fudan is
The Place To Meet.For China Toll free reservations dial 800
430 4088 or email reservations@crowneplazafudan.com
or visit www.crowneplaza.com
 Special
Room Rate of City Inn
The City Inn, a brand of budget hotels under the OCT
International Hotel Management Co., Ltd, features naturalness,
comfort, simplicity and contemporary design as well as speedy
and amiable services. Try our new City Inn Qinghui Shunde for
only RMB178. Or enjoy our special rate of RMB200/room night
for standard room in City Inn ZhuZiLin, City Inn Exhibition
Center. Dial our Central Reservation Office 400 830 9996, 400
630 9996 to make reservation or email reservations@octhotels.com
or visit www.cityinn.com.cn.
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Executive Package
RMB 1688.00 per night for Executive Room + Airport
Transfer. Valid on Fri/Sat/Sun from Sept 1 until February 28,
2007. Additional RMB300 for Mon-Thu. All rates are subject to
15% surcharge. Room is subject to availability. For more details
regarding this package, pls click
here. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5522 /
5533; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 Weekend
Special at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Rates start from RMB 1,550 per night. Make yourself
at home during your weekends and stay with us for your Fridays
and Saturdays nights. Enjoy our legendary hospitality at a very
special rate, plus receive a host of additional benefits and
discounts. Benefits: Late check-out till 4:00 pm at no charge
- Breakfast at additional RMB227.70 per person. This offer is
valid from now till 31 December 2006. For reservations (8621)
6882 8888, fax (8621) 6882 0160 or reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
Rates are subject to 15% Service Charge.
 Autumn,
Winter Promotion at The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen
Shenzhen only 5 star luxury all suites business hotel will offer
60% discount for all suites (RMB 920 + 15%) from October 18,
2006 until February 28, 2007. All suites are 48sq meters and
above, complete with extra large bath and rainforest showers,
42 inch plasma television, complimentary broadband internet,
"intelligent" air conditioning and double-glazed windows
for perfect peace and quite amid the bustling city are just
some of the features to compliment your stay. For room bookings,
please visit the website www.landmarkshenzhen.com
or call reservations department at (0755) 8219 0033.
"Winter Rhythm" Special Rate at Presidential
Plaza Hotel Beijing
Would you believe that you spend only RMB 418 to stay
in a 5-star fine art hotel for one night? But it is true at
the Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing for a limited time. From
November 15th, 06 to February 28th, 07, you could enjoy our
special rate for a Standard Room at RMB 418. The package includes
one night stay in a Standard Room of Presidential Plaza Hotel
Beijing and one breakfast for one person at Garden Cafe. The
rate is subject to 15% service charge and availability. Book
now, please dial (8610) 5858 5691.
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Christmas Eve at the Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing
*Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. A
Gala Christmas buffet, presented by our talented chefs, with traditional
Christmas dishes cooked right before your eyes. RMB 588 net per
person (Children from 4 to 12 years, 50% discount) *Christmas
Eve Dinner, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. RMB 688 net per person (Children
from 4 to 12 years, 50% discount) *Christmas Eve Dinner, 6:00
pm to 10:00 pm. RMB 888 net per person (Children from 4 to 12
years, 50% discount). Ticket hotline: (8610) 5858 5588 ext 8430;
mailto:christmas@presidentialplaza.com
 Children's
Party on December 9 at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
A fun filled day. Enjoy a lunch party, visit Santa,
puppet and magic show. Make a ginger bread house to take home.
Family: RMB468 - two adults and one child; Adult: RMB198; Child:
RMB98 - under 12 years old. Grand Ballroom. Tel: (8610) 6437 6688
ext. 2800.
Christmas
Eve Dinner at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Jade Grand Ballroom
A scrumptious buffet of festive favourites with a complete entertainment
programme including magic shows, toys, music by our resident band,
and of course Santa Claus. Plus plenty of party novelties and
a lucky draw with wonderful prizes. The evening will begin at
6:00 and at 6:30 pm, our entertainment program will kick in. Tickets
are available at Rmb1788 net and Rmb2188 net per person including
free flow of Kempinski sparkling wine, local beer and wine, soft
drinks and door gift. For further information and table reservations,
please call our reservation hotline at (8610) 6465 3388 extension
4075, or visit our festive Christmas Gingerbread House in the
lobby.
 Crowne
Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing Presents a Jolly, BOLLY Christmas
Party
A twink of Bollywood this Christmas Eve! An explosive
and exhilarating Christmas Eve party is guaranteed this Christmas
eve at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing. *Crowne Ballroom
- 24 December, 2006, 18:00-23:30. Bollywood Christmas Eve Gala
Dinner. CNY 1888 net per person; CNY 1688 net per person. Lucky
Draws. *Cafe Asia - 24 December, 2005, 18:00-23:30. Christmas
Eve Buffet Dinner. CNY 1088 net per person; CNY 888 net per person.
Lucky Draws. *Brazilian Churrascos - 24 December, 2005, 18:00-23:30.
Swinging Samba Churrascos BBQ Dinner. CNY 468 net per person.
For further enquires, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 Ext. 7126.
 Heavenly
Happy Hour at Champagne Bar
Every Day 17:30 - 21:00. Buy 1 get 1 more free on all
drinks (except bottles)! Bubbles for Babes. Every Thursday: from
21:00 till close. Ladies free for Van Gogh Designer Cocktails
or Champagne Cocktails. For reservations and inquiries,please
dial: (8610) 5911 9999-65.
 Wine
Trek at Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
For wine aficionados, take a journey to the premium
wine, growing regions of Spain, France, Italy and Australia. Available
from 6th Nov to 31st Dec, 2006 at 18:00 - 24:00 in The First Lounge
Bar, enjoy free flow for the wine of the day. At RMB 128 per person
plus 15% service charge. Fruits and snacks buffet are included.
For information or reservations, please call: (8610) 8522 1999
ext. 3607.
 Christmas
Party is Blinking in the Chang Fu Gong Hotel!
"Trip to North Europe" is the theme of our
Christmas party this year. The banquet hall will be fully decorated
with the North Europe landscape and Finnish wooden church and
the special cooked Christmas dinner buffet will be served in Chinese,
Japanese and Western style. The lucky lottery will bring you more
enjoyment and more fortune of next year. VIP seat: RMB 1,688 per
person (delicate appetizer is offered); Ordinary seat: RMB 1,288
per person; Children seat: RMB 788 per child (only for children
below 1.3m in height). Tel: (8610) 6512 5555; 5877 5555.
 Dinner
Buffet Promotion at East 33, Raffles Beijing Hotel
Lobster, Foie Gras Terrine, Alaskan Crab Legs, Australian
Prime Beef, Fresh Oysters, A la minute Buffet, Scrumptious Desserts,
Great selection from the Grill, and the list goes on... Enjoy
a special introductory offer of 33% off regular price from November
1st to 31st. For reservations, please call (8610) 6526 3388 ext.
5171.
 Finding
Santa
Sunday, 24th December 2006, Christmas Eve from 6pm onwards,
let's explores a different way of Christmas Celebration at Swissotel
Beijing Grand Ballroom. We present creative modern cuisine served
in a fancy way, feel like being in space. Moreover, all guests
participate in our lucky draw. Finding Santa... on a stop over
from his space journey. Price: RMB 1588.00 net per person. For
reservations or detailed information: (8610) 6553 2288 - 1588,
mailto: cateringsales.beijing@swissotel.com
 Christmas
Eve - December, 24th 2006
A silver winter, Sounds of nature, Santa Claus from
the heaven, A unique Christmas Eve is coming for you... Time:
18:00-23:00; Tel: (8610) 5813 9988. Website: http://www.hotelorientalbay.com
Rumi
Persian Grill
Rumi is crisply decorated with a strictly modern feel.
Iranian cuisine prizes sour flavors such as pomegranate and sumac,
a dried crushed sour red berry and green herbs. The menu here
focuses on beef, lamb, chicken and fish kebabs. The chicken leg
kebab is succulently tender and juicy, marinated in a mix of saffron
and lemon juice. Vegetarians could make a hearty meal of humus,
tomato and feta and vegetable salads. For dessert, try the delicate
little baklava stuffed with cardamon and walnuts. Daily 11:30am
- 11pm, Xiaoyun Road (opposite King's Garden Villas), Chaoyang
District TEL (8610) 8454 3838
HOT!
Assorted Buffet Special At The Loft
Tasty food and reasonable price in a nice cozy atmosphere
with musical entertainment; Order for above 5 persons get a bottle
of complimentary fine wine. Lunch (11.30-14.00): RMB98 per person;
Afternoon tea (14.00-17.00): RMB 48 per person; Dinner (18.00-22.00):
RMB138 per person. Get RMB20 coupon for every RMB100 consumption
during lunch; Get RMB30 coupon for every RMB150 order for dinner.
TEL (8610) 6501 7501
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 Time
to Scandinavianize! Win a round trip to Scandinavia!
*Time to Scandinavianize! Win a round trip to Scandinavia!
For more infomation, please click
here...**China to Europe return only RMB 5,100. Buy an Economy
return ticket from China to Europe before December 31 and enjoy
the special rate of RMB 5,100 (tax and surcharges apply). Book
your ticket now: SAS Beijing (8610) 8527 6100, SAS Shanghai
(8621) 5228 5001.
 Lufthansa
Winter Special - Exciting Offers to Europe @ CNY4,680!
Lufthansa's Winter Special lets you fulfill your dream
holiday, with a wide selection of European cities for a truly
European winter experience! From 7 November until end of December
2006, you can book an Economy Class roundtrip ticket from Beijing
or Shanghai to selected destinations in Europe traveling before
31 March 2007, for a special price of CNY 4,680*. Each week
six different European destinations are offered, allowing you
to explore individual cities on the continent at a very special
fare. Visit www.lufthansa.com.cn
to book online now! Offer is subject to availability. Other
restrictions apply.
 Kingdom
Travel Service - Provide you Perfect Holidays!
Autumn Super valued Thailand Packages with THAI Royal
Orchid Holidays - 4Days 3Nights Bangkok RMB3,600 p.p, Chiang
Mai RMB3,960p.p, Krabi RMB4,460 p.p, Phuket RMB4,600p.p. Variety
of Packages over Christmas & New Year Holidays to Australia,
New Zealand, Malaysia, Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia ...etc. cross
any budget from economical to luxurious. Check out these special
offers from Kingdom Travel ASAP call (5870 3388), Fax (5870
0383) or mail to fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn.
Welcome to visit our website: www.kingdomtravel.com.cn
 YPHH
Travel
YPHH Travel, just about the best thing you can ever
experience, experienced based China Travel and World Travel
information from people who have done it. Regular updates and
new travel info! http://www.yphh.com/travel.htm
 Do
you love SNOW?
Do you love SNOW? Check out: www.beijingsnow.com
Warm
Yourself Up At Fengshan Hotspring Resort
Fengshan Hotspring Resort is a four-star holiday resort
in Beijing. Located in Changpin District, the resort is surrounded
by the Fengshan Mountain and Mangshan National Forest Park and
adjacent to the well-known Ming Tomb Reservoir which offers
a pleasant natural environment for you to get fully relaxed
after a week's tiring work. Apart from indulging yourself in
the mineral-rich hotspring water, you can also view the beautiful
sceneries in the surrounding areas. Door ticket: RMB139 per
person. Address: East to Ming Tomb Reservoir, Changping District.
TEL (8610) 6071 1188
Fast
Hotel And Beijing Trip Resevation With Jiacheng Business Travel
Service
We offer you a large range of hotels and FYI trips
to Beijing which you can book either online or through a telephone
call. Our prices are 20-60% cheaper than normal market price.
RMB98 for a two-star hotel room, RMB168 for a three-star hotel
room. RMB130 for one-day trip to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs.
Address: Room 1502, Liangmaxinshijia, Chaoyang District. For
more details or reservatoin, call 800 810 0818.
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Education |
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 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Study Easier
Regular beginner class in morning and evening starts
on 5th Dec (Tue); promotion beginner afternoon class starts
on 20th Nov. For any details about the class please feel free
to call us at 010-64131547/48 or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
 Learn
Chinese Language and Culture!
Beijing FESCO International Teaching Center, as the
earliest government designated training organization, has acquired
ISO9001 Certification, and offers customized group or individual
Mandarin classes of different levels. We are an authorized HSK
Testing Center with over 400 qualified teachers, training you
on Business Chinese, offering Seminars and courses on traditional
Chinese cultural subjects: Taiji, Calligraphy, Fengshui, and
etc. Teacher positions for Native speakers are available! Please
mail to mandarin@fesco.com.cn
Find
Educational Resources in China!
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Health &
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Tiancheng
Medical Beauty Clinic
Tiancheng is a professional medical beauty service
provider committed to providing beauty services like breats
enhancements, eye bag removal, face thinning, double eyelid
operation, plastics and weight losing etc. For all the clinic
procedures, we adopt super high-tech based equipment to ensure
safety and the best beauty results. Address: 2F, Huaxiang Building,
100 Dengshixikou, Wangfujing Avenue. TEL (8610) 6525 1323
Xin
Hong Zhuang Beauty & Fitness Club
A top class beauty club mainly serving female clients.
We adopt membership mechanism to better manage and serve our
clients. Annual card RMB8800. Fitness card RMB480-600. Address:
56, Dong Zhi Men Wai Xie Jie Xiao Guan, Dongcheng District TEL
(8610) 6461 7038
Taste
The Sunlight Men's Beauty Club
A professional men's beauty club in the capital, we
have considerately designed our venue to provide a kind of feel-at-home
feeling for our gentlemen. We have the most advanced beauty
products and equipment and the most senior beauty masters around
to provide the most fashionable and customized service for our
clients. Featured service includes Sea Water Spa, Aroma Message,
Music Message and weight losing. Address: 801, B1, Haobo International
Apartment, 50 Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District TEL (8610)
6848 7388
Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Beijing!
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Relocations |
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 CIM
Continental International Moving
Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs office,
CIM Continental International Moving provide a fully range of
moving, storage, record management and expatriates documentation
services. Wherever you move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel:
(8610) 8762 5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com;
Web: www.cimmover.com
Beijing
Yi Lu Fa Home Moving
Since 1994 we have been providing qualified home moving
service for individual families as well as corporate clients.
Our services include furniture installing and dismantling, air
conditioner installing and dismantling, piano moving, and logistics
delivery etc. Cardboard boxes are available upon request. Address:
13 Maliandao South Street, Xuanwu District. TEL (8610) 6331
0823
Tieren
Home Moving Service
Beijing Tieren (Iron Person) Home Moving Service is
a large home moving and freight service provider. We have a
big fleet of vehicles to meet your different demands. Our well-trained
staff and advanced computer management system ensure you a satisfying
moving experience. Luxury Package service: RMB1200 per time.
Economical package: RMB1000. Common Moving: RMB150 for individual;
RMB160 for business. TEL 800 610 0506
We
Help You Move Around Town
As one of the 13 home moving companies which were
first approved by Beijing Municipal Transportation Management
Bureau, we provide you high quality home moving and cargo delievery.
We have 150 plus vehicles to meet your needs. We also have 20000
sqm storehouse for businesses to stock up their goods. Price:
RMB180 for business/RMB160 for individual. For details call
(8610) 8431 4868
Search
for Relocation Companies Around China!
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Apartment for Rent
Apartment 4th floor, 220 sm, 1 big living room, 1 dining
room, 3 bath rooms, 5 bed rooms in Yu Xiang Garden, click
here to view photoes. Hou Sha Yu Area, Shunyi district. Hua
Run Super market and Airport hospital within 5 minutes walking
distance, 3 international schools around, near Beijing central
Villa area, easy access to Jing Cheng high way and Airport express
high way driving you to Central City (World Trade Center) in only
40 minutes, and to Beijing Capital Airport in 10 minutes. Rental:
RMB5000 / Per month (USD630), immediate available. Contact: 0086
13701285405 Ms. Zhang. Email: houserent@vip.tom.com
Cool
Apartment Available -- 5000RMB/month.
Looking to rent out a two double bedroom furnished Western
apartment, 117 Sq. metres, one bathroom, within walking distance
to Guo Mao China World Trade Centre. Also includes ADSL line,
two landlines, oven, and cable TV. Apartment block has its own
garden out back. Please contact me on 1350 125 9951.
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for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Programme
Manager Wanted at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy and Consulates-General in China
are looking for a fluent speaker of English to manage a high-profile
diplomatic initiative called UK/China Partners in Science. The
successful candidate will join a network of science and innovation
specialists and take forward a programme of activities designed
to drive collaboration between the UK and China in science, innovation
and R&D. This is a key role at the highest locally-engaged
level. For more details of this job opening, please look up at
the Embassy web
page
Join
Our Dynamic Company as an "Executive Project Manager"
We are looking for someone to assume marketing responsibilities
for the Rutgers International Executive MBA programs in Beijing.
Are you looking to be part of a quality team that is committed
to providing progressive international education and training
programs, where you can make a human performance improvement difference?
Rutgers IEMBA is recognized as the first choice MBA program in
China for expatriates, overseas Chinese and returning PRC nationals.
We are focused on delivering a world-class program to highly motivated
achievers. *Qualifications required: Preferably a postgraduate
degree in Marketing from a reputable university | Minimum 6 years
working experience with 2 or more years overseas | Minimum 3 years
working experience in China | Fluency in Chinese will be a bonus.
English native speaker (American) | Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills with an ability to work | Independent of
alot of supervision | Creative, self-motivated, positive attitude
with strong sense of responsibility. For more information about
our company and the program, please visit our website www.uichina.com.
Applications by email to: sherril@uichina.com
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Reliable Accountant in China
Business Establishment, Business Liquidation and Restructuring;
Accounting, CFO service, Planning and Budgeting; Audit (Statutory,
IFRS, US GAAP); Internal Control, Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance;
Tax Filing, Tax Consulting; Financial Due Diligence, M&A.
Website: www.lla.cc; Email: inquiry@lla.cc.
Tel: (8610) 8447 8003; Fax: (8610) 8447 8039.
 Johnson
Computer Connections
Dealers in computers, peripherals and various digital equipments.
Specialized on-site technical support using both Chinese &
English language. We offer home service and IT Outsourcing Managed
Service for hardware & software as well as internet access
including wireless LAN, ADSL, VPN, Email, Kill virus, home theater
maintenance etc 7 days a week. Tel: (8610) 5165 9192, Website:
www.johnson.net.cn, E-mail:
johnson@johnson.net.cn
 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
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel:
+86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425,
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Mudiling Translation Center
We are a professional translation company providing
multi-language translation and interpretation services for a variety
of technical fields. If you need a translator or intepretor, please
don't hesitate to drop us a line. We promise to deliver the best
service to you. Starting price: RMB120 . Address: Room 709, No.
1 Building. Huixin Jiayuan, Wanliu Zhong Lu, Haidian District.
TEL (8610) 8257 8357. Fax: (8610) 8257 9628
China
Housekeeping Service
We offer Filipino maids and experienced English speaking
Ayis who are good at cleaning, cooking, ironing, kid and/or pet
caring as well as nursing, massaging and tutoring. We also have
qualified drivers that you are looking for. For more info info
about us, please call (8610) 8701 6095.
Shanghai
Xu Tailor Shop (Oriental Plaza Store)
We offers tailored made dresses, particularly Chinese
Qipaos for formal evening parties. We have various textile materials
for you to choose from. Also we offer a big selection of hand-me-down
clothes. Long-term clients enjoy 20% off all year round. Price
for Hand-me-down dress is 40% off. Address: AA10, Oriental Plaza,
No. 1 Chang'an Avenue. TEL (8610) 8518 6376 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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| China
International Paper Making Industry Exposition 2006
November 27-29, Beijing Exhibition Theatre, 7 Zhanlan Lu, Xicheng
District.
Beijing
International Home Accessories And Indoor Decoration Art Exhibition
2006
November 28-30, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
China
High-tech Medical Care And Innovative Development Forum
December 2-6, China National Agricultural Exhibition Center TEL
(8610) 6501 8877
Winter
Job Fair 2006
December 2-3, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
China
Ecological Environment Exposition 2006
November 26 - December 1, Beijing International Conference Center
TEL (8610) 8498 5588
Pottery
and Porcelain Exhibition
Mr. Wang Longfu, a craftwork master in China who is born of a
pottery and porcelain family shows over 100 pieces of exquisite
works of his and his children.
November 10 - December 31, Dongfang Haoyou Jingdezhen Porcelain
City TEL (8610) 6559 9780
Post
Nora Attitudes and Positions
This time, the artworks on display created by over ten Norwegian
and Chinese artists are common as such: They all more widely involve
in social reality, extensively perceive, rationally analyze, and
deeply reflect it in subject's position, moderately represent
artists' subjective consciousness with positive and cooperative
spirit, and effectively represent their open, autonomous attitudes
and uncompromising stand in personalized feeling of life and socialized
perceptions and expressions.
November 4 - December 3. Today Art Museum TEL (8610) 5876 0011
Xue
Jiye Solo Exhibition
Xue Jiye is showcasing his surreal works at Art Scene Beijing.
November 11 - December 2, Art Scene Beijing, Dashanzi Art District,
2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.
Pink
Man Series
Thai artist Manit Sriwanichpoom bringshis Pink Man Series to Beijing.
November 11 - December 26, Highland Gallery TEL (8610) 6437 7177
"Long
March"
A large themed exhibition held in commemoration of the 70th anniversary
of the victory of the Red Army's Long March, featuring high-tech
enhanced exhibiting means, with 447 historical relics to show
the famous scenes that the Red Army experienced along their hard
journey.
October 16 - December 5, Chinese Military Museum TEL (8610) 6686
6195
Transparancy
French-Israeli artist Fortunee Noel brings her works to Beijing.
October 20 - December 20, Imagine Gallery TEL (8610) 6438 5747
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 Theater & Performances |
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| King's
Singers
Founded by a group of Cambridge students in 1968, this choral
group of six men has become something of an institution. There
repertoire covers everything from mediaeval to contemporary folk
and pop. Tickets selling for RMB280-1280.
7.30pm, November 29. Century Theater TEL (8610) 6466 4805
Messiah
By The International Festival Choir
The 250-year old International Festival Choir is bringing Christmas
fun and traditionalism to Beijing with their rendition of the
Messiah. Tickets range from RMB50-320.
7:30pm, December 2. The Forbidden City Concert Hall. For more
info call (8610) 6559 8285
Angus
Tung Beijing Concert
Acclaimed as an evergreen love song creater, Angus Tung brings
his love songs to the capital. Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, December 1-2. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 8561
5447
Puppet:
Aquamarine
Based on a fairy tale, the puppet show tells the story of a beautiful
and sassy mermaid named Aquamarine washes ashore and into the
lives of two best friends about to be parted at summer's end following
a violent storm. Tickets selling for RMB50-240.
7:30pm, November 25 - December 9. China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610)
6424 3698
Snow
White
Performed by Italian Gharry Troupe. Tickets selling for RMB50,
100, 120.
7:30pm, December 1-3. Orient Pioneering Theatre TEL (8610) 6559
7394
Cho
Liang Lin and ISS Violin Solo Concert
Cho Liang Lin is one of the supreme violinists of our time. The
splendid Taiwan-born virtuoso is renowned for his soulful expression
of emotion in classic, romantic, and modern music. Tickets selling
for RMB80-680.
7:30pm, December 1. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6462 8470
Joe
Hisaishi's Musical World
Japan-born Hisaishi has composed beautiful and unforgettable music
for many movies including Laputa, Kiki, Porco Rosso, Mononoke
Hime, Spirited Away, and Howl's Moving Castle and so on. He has
also released many other albums, and worked as the executive producer
at and wrote the theme song for the 1998 Nagano Paralympics. Tickets
selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, December 2. Poly Theatre, for tickets call (8610) 5883
6800.
Yundi
Li Solo Concert
Presented by Mercedes-Benz. Tickets selling for RMb100-1280.
7:30pm, December 3. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6462 8470
Drama:
Peking Man
Author Cao Yu's masterpiece works is put on stage. Tickets selling
for RMB40-500.
7:30pm, December 2-5. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0123
Battle
of Wits (Mo gong)
Based on a popular Japanese Manga comic about the Warring States
period, this film by Jacob Cheung is a star-studded martial arts
epic in which a military strategist helps the weak Liang Kingdom
against its powerful neighbor. Starring Andy Lau and Fan Bingbing.
Shown at all cinemas across town starting November 23.
Capital Cinema TEL (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema TEL (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema TEL (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema TEL (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema TEL (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema TEL (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema TEL (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema TEL (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema TEL (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema TEL (8610) 6404 2159
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your own YPHH Card NOW!!!
The YPHH Card is a personalized card that entitles you
to discounts and special deals at a variety of bars, restaurants,
clubs and other places around town. The cost of the YPHH Card
is RMB 50 only (life long validity) and can easily be ordered
online. Get your own YPHH Card now! More information at http://www.yphh.com/members/card.htm
 Ferry
Corsten
The Dutch harbor city Rotterdam was Ferry Corsten's
playground when growing up and the city still is his current base
of operations. Being a full-time producer since 1991 Ferry has
developed into a true prodigy of the international dance scene.
he has been ranked No. 5 in the World Top DJ List. 8pm-2am, December
2. Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636 For details visit www.clubzone.com.
 Yann
Tiersen China Tour
Yann Tiersen is a versatile French minimalist multi-instrumentalist
who is good at performing classics and elegant music that best
interpretes the old but fashionable Paris. 8pm-2am, December 2.
Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687 More info on www.98street.com.
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Monday, November 27, 2006
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Christmas Charity Luncheon
One of the premier charity events of the season, featuring exquisite
Chinese handicrafts and charity items, as well as spectacular
gift-wrapping paper and bags on sale at the bazaar, a 3-course
set lunch, imported wines, welcome cocktail and raffle ticket.
RMB350 person.
11:30am. China World Hotel. For reservation email innbeijing@hotmail.com
Broken
Heart
DJs Attacks Unicorns and Empty Floor spin all the sad-bastard
tunes.
8pm. Pipe Bar TEL (8610) 6593 7756
New
Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
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Phoenix Dance Salsa Party
Beginners' dance lesson begins at 7:30pm.
7:30pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
Shui
Lu Guan Yin
Featuring Zhou Sheng (Environmental Noise) and 718 (Chinese Zither).
8pm-2am. Liang Ge Hao Peng You Bar TEL (8610) 8196 4820
Scotty
Wright
Scotty Wright, Centro's new Jazz entertainer is performing every
night from 8pm onwards except Sundays.
8pm. Centro TEL (8610) 6561 8833 ext 42
The
Rotary Club of Beijing meets at the Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday
at 12:00PM. Members of the Rotary Club are from a cross-section
of local businesses and professional leaders who come together
for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high
ethical standards in all vocations and seek personal satisfaction
in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. For
further information, please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at
(8610) 6581 3668 or visit our website at www.rotaryclub-beijing.org
or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com.
The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing for the year 2005
- 2006 is Mr. Carl-Ludwig Dorwald.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
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Concert: King's Singers
7.30pm. Century Theater TEL (8610) 6466 4805
Ladies
Night
Free cocktails for ladies until midnight.
9pm. Browns TEL (8610) 6591 2717
Live
Band: Tuan Jie Hu
Beijing local band Tuan Jie Hu will perform their Fusion Jazz.
8pm-2am. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
A
Christmas Carol
7pm. Beijing Playhouse TEL (86) 137 1890 8922
Thursday, November 30, 2006
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Shooters Night
All shooters for RMB20. Dance lesson begins at 8pm.
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
November
Constellation Party
Scorpios and Sagittarius, Kandi Klub will hold a birthday party
for all of you. Show your ID card and fill in your personal data,
you will be able to get a free entry with two friends. RMB1000
for birthday party booth.
8pm-2am. Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999
Oriented
Happy Hour
A good networking opportunity for all those who are interested
in the businesses and cultures of Asia. 7pm. For more information,
email aronalds@gmail.com.
Friday, December 1, 2006
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Cho Liang Lin and ISS Violin Solo Concert
7:30pm. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6462 8470
Pool
Competition
8pm. Frank's Place at Trio TEL (8610) 6437 8399 ext. 213.
Latin
Party
Featuring Latin house and reggae music.
9:30pm. Salsa Caribe TEL (8610) 6507 7821
Saturday, December 2, 2006
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Ferry Corsten
World No. 5 DJ comes to perform in Beijing.
9pm. Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636
Messiah
By The International Festival Choir
7:30pm. The Forbidden City Concert Hall. For more info call (8610)
6559 8285.
Yann
Tiersen China Tour
8pm-2am. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
Grila
Latin Charity Ball
Featuring a welcome cocktail reception, on site auction, fine
diner, live Latin and more. RMB500 per person.
7pm-3am. The Kempinski Hotel. TEL (86) 136 2127 2912
Concert:
Joe Hisaishi's Musical World
7:30pm. Poly Theatre, for tickets call (8610) 5883 6800. More
details see Theatre & Performance.
Sunday, December 3, 2006
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Yundi Li Solo Concert
Presented by Mercedes-Benz. Tickets selling for RMb100-1280.
7:30pm. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6462 8470
Sunday
Lunch Buffet
Come to taste Germany's No. 1 restaurant for steaks.
11:30am. Block House. For more info call (8610) 6561 6166
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|  Beijing
Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol
Remember the tradition....or experience the magic for the first
time. Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the Ghosts teach cantakerous
ol' Ebenezer Scrooge the true meaning of Christmas. Performed
in English with Chinese subtitles. Please email performance@beijingplayhouse.com
or
visit www.beijingplayhouse.com
DJ-CARL
COX
Carl Cox has excelled as a producer, artist, remixer,
radio DJ, businessman, and ambassador for dance music. In the
UK he is a full-blown 'Pop Star'. As anyone who has met him will
attest, Carl Cox is the living embodiment of the perfect gentlemen,
the DJ diplomat and progressive music pioneer. 8pm-2am, December
8. Coco banana TEL (8610) 8599 9999
Wang
Lei
Wang Lei, one of the most legendary figures from Chinese
music arena, is also one of the most versatile musicians in the
field of rock in China. He has released seven albums which shows
strong folk touches in his 15-year music career. 8pm-2am, December
8. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
DJ-CARL
COX
Carl Cox has excelled as a producer, artist, remixer,
radio DJ, businessman, and ambassador for dance music. In the
UK he is a full-blown 'Pop Star'. As anyone who has met him will
attest, Carl Cox is the living embodiment of the perfect gentlemen,
the DJ diplomat and progressive music pioneer. 8pm-2am, December
9. Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636
Canadian
Style Christmas Party
The Canada China Business Council will be holding their
annual Christmas Celebration. The family-themed event comes with
all the traditional trimmings including a delicious turkey dinner,
Lucky Draws and Christmas Caroling. Admission: presale RMB350
per adult and RMB120 per child under 10 years old. At door RMB380
per adult, RMB150 per child under 10. 6pm, December 16. The Hilton
Beijing Hotel For details call (8610) 8526 1820 ext 37 |
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|  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!
 The
St. David's Society of Beijing
The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences for
those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include a celebration
of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas party, rugby games,
quiz nights and the like, to ensure that the 'hwyl' of Welshness
is not lost in Beijing. For further information, please contact
The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn
or telephone (8610) 8532 3088..
YPHH
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
 East
Meets West (end) Dinner and Show Cabaret
Five London West End Musical Theatre stars are coming
to Beijing to present an amazing East Meets West (end) Dinner
and Show Cabaret. They will perform songs from some of the most
popular musicals of all time. The magic of their voices and the
splendid five-course banquet make these truly unique evenings.
Ticket Hotline: 010 6437 6688 Ext: 1550. Venue: Holiday Inn Lido
Beijing. Time: 4 - 8 December 2006 start 6:30 pm. Standard ticket:
888RMB. VIP ticket: 1,188RMB (includes post show party with the
cast). Web: http://www.china-expert.org/The-East-Meets-The-West-End-
Annual
Charity Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Holiday Inn Lido Hotel
Start the holiday with our traditional charity Christmas tree
lighting ceremony. Enjoy Christmas choirs from International School
Beijing beginning at 18:00 and at approximately 18:30, the switch
will be flipped and Holiday Inn Lido Beijing's Holiday Tree
will be illuminated. Sunday, November 26 in the Hotel Lobby.
ClubFootball
Winter Indoor Soccer Coaching Programmes
Sign up in now for ClubFootball's winter indoor soccer
coaching programmes. Courses begin in January, are open to kids
aged 4 to 18, and will run in the Shunyi, Sanlitun, Chaoyang Park
and Guo Mao areas. All classes are taught by ClubFootball's full-time
FA and UEFA qualified coaches, and teach football skills in a
fun environment. For full details, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com.
Taijiquan
Workshop
Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan
for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays
at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 9:00am for advanced level.
Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com
or 1300 103 9563.
The
International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking
for experienced choral singers of all voice types. The Chorus
has members from over twenty countries and performs large-scale
choral concerts three times a year. For more information or to
schedule an audition please visit us online at www.beijingifc.org
Vermilion
Beijing Devils Rugby Club Supported by Guinness
we are a rugby club in Beijing, open to all nationalities
of any playing ability. Non-playing, social members are also welcome.
The club has over 150 members. We train on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings, the meeting point is the Den Bar, at 7pm. Games are
played on weekends - for more information please visit www.beijingdevils.com.
BICF
Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian Fellowship
is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders.
People from 60+ countries come together each Sunday morning at
9 and 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information
about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org
or call us at (8610) 8454 3468
The
Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary, non-profit
organization made up of members from the Commonwealth countries.
Members meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees
are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity
fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@hotmail.com
Alcoholics
Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business.
If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information
check out our website: aabeijing.com
or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com
Beijing
Linux User Group
For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome!
Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org
for more information about our monthly meetings.
River
of Grace Church
"The River" is an English language international
church for foreign passport holders. Sunday worship services begin
10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We
are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan
Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988).
Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang
area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger,
stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU,
SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214
or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.
Chinese
Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting
lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone.
All events have English narration/translation. More info: 64329341
International
Friendship Football Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone
(from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if
you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass
fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees
for one year season. For more information please check out our
website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc
or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106.
The
Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious,
non-political organization. the association is open to everybody,
as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting
held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at
the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er
Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com. |
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