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Hotel Deals

Christmas & New Year Specials - Take a Break at the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing
A one night Deluxe Room stay at only CNY888 inclusive daily buffet breakfast for both single or double occupancy. Junior Suite upgade at a surcharge of CNY500. Valid from 22 December 2006 till 5 January 2007 (inclusive). Room booking is subject to availability and exclude 15% service charge. Please quote rate code "APPRO2" for room booking. Call 800 810 3088 (in China) or (86 10) 6590 5566 ext 2257 for reservations. Limited rooms available for this promotion. Book Now!

The Only Banquet in Yalong Bay - New Year Gala Dinner at Crowne Plaza Sanya
RMB 550! Let's take an unforgettable journey into the magical spirit of New Year! We offer you a Grand Party with: Sumptuous New Year Buffet, A Gala performance and Great Chinese traditional entertainment shows, special gift, "RMB 100 Carnival Coupon". For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile) E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.cpsanya.com

Kempinski Resort & Spa Opening Special Offer
Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya Opening Special offer from 15 Jan to 31 Mar, 2007, starts from RMB 1068. *The rate is inclusive of daily deluxe buffet breakfast,subject to RMB 11/night/pax government tax. * The rate is not applicable during public holidays. Tel: (0898) 8895 8686; Website: 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

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

Fabulous Festive Escape at China World Hotel, Beijing
Deluxe Room: RMB1080; Horizon Club Deluxe Room*: RMB1180; Premier Room*: RMB1580. *includes exclusive privileges: access to Horizon Club Lounge, with 24-hour private butler service, complimentary evening cocktails, all-day refreshments, express check-in and check-out. Terms and Conditions: Room rates subject to 15% surcharge per room per night. | Rooms valid for single/double occupancy. | Rooms subject to availability at time of reservation. | Package valid from 15th December 2006 until 15th January 2007 (inclusive). Tel: (8610) 6505-8885 or email: reservations.cwh@shangri-la.com. Or, get a complimentary upgrade to the next room category by booking online via www.shangri-la.com and mentioning "upgrade" in your correspondence

Quality Living Starts from Landmark Hotel
Beijing Landmark Hotel offers the brand-new Superior Rooms. Each room features broadband Internet access, IDD phone, color TV, a personal safe that makes you feel convenient and easy. Moreover, king-sized bedded Rooms are equipped with glass wall bathrooms. The efficient service is another bonus for your comfortable accommodation. Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5283 / 5285 / 5291 / 5292. Fax: (86-10) 6590 7118. Email: rsvn@beijinglandmark.com; Website: www.beijinglandmark.com

Winter Package at Park Plaza Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Cosy up this winter at Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing. From RMB 560.00 per night, the Winter Package offers stylish ambience, comfortable accommodation and sumptuous buffet breakfast for two persons. The offer is valid from December 1, 2006 until February 28, 2007. Rates are subject to 15% surcharge. Room is subject to availability. For reservations, please call (8610) 8522 1999 ext 5231 / 5238 or email to reservation.beijing@parkplaza.com. Web site: www.parkplaza.com/beijingcn

TianLun International Hotel Christmas & New Year Celebration Room Special
December 25, 2006: RMB508 nett/room/night | December 30, 2006-January 2, 2007: RMB428 nett/room/night. Privileges: * Complimentary breakfast buffet for one, RMB65/person requested upon check-in; * Free broadband Internet in all guest rooms; * Free coffee and tea in all guest rooms; * Free use of 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

Special Experience in City Inn
City Inn, the economic, convenient and comfortable Budget Hotel, is the brilliant brand operated by OCT International Hotel Management Company, with Shenzhen OCT as the cradle. City Inn has stepped to Shenzhen, Beijing, Guangzhou, Foshan, Shunde, Huizhou, Zhongshan, Humen, etc. Only with RMB 178, you could enjoy our City Inn Qinghui Shunde. And the newly opened City Inn Yuandong Huizhou and City Inn Yunhe Humen have already embraced our guests with RMB 188 as room rate. Renovation is available on the Central Renovation System with Telephone No. 400 830 9996 / 400 630 9996 and E-mail: reservations@octhotels.com. Any information please log on our website: www.cityinn.com.cn

"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.

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.

The Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various restaurants, Bars, international schools, and supermarkets within walking distance | Spacious apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm with apartment features and facilities | 24 hours reception and security with daily housekeeping service | The only 'LEED NC SILVER' certificate winner in China issued by U.S green building council | Flexible leasing terms from daily to long term. Tel: (0755) 2688 3333; address: No.8 Nanhai Road, Shekou, Shenzhen; Email: Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com; Website: www.fraserhospitality.com

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Dining Out

Festivities At Gourmet
Visit Gourmet for an imaginative selection of Christmas sweets and gift ideas. Choose from a truly traditional European pastry experience of Gingerbread, Italian Panettone, German Christmas Stollen, English Rich Fruit Cake and Christmas Pudding. Christmas cakes specially created by talented Corporate Pastry Chef Anthony Collar and his team are also available. Level 1, Tower 2. For more information on the festive offerings, please call (8621) 6882 8888 ext. 270.

RMB68 Net Set Menu with Dim Sum
Ai Mei Chinese Restaurant at Le Royal Meridien Shanghai debuts with renowned Chinese Executive Chef Law's signature dishes including dim sum in RMB68 Set Menu. With no service charge applied. Available for lunch and dinner, daily. Ai Mei Chinese Restaurant is located on 8th floor of Le Royal Meridien Shanghai. 789 Nanjing Road East. For reservations, please call Tel. (8621) 3318 9999 ext. 7700.

New Year's Eve Offerings at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Join us for the ultimate New Year's Eve Platinum Package! Enjoy a sumptuous champagne dinner at the JW's California Grill with live entertainment and then swing away to live tunes at the JW's Lounge and finally stay overnight in the Hotel! The Package is priced at RMB2988 net per person, including complimentary champagne, red and white wine; full deluxe bar; 5-course dinner and overnight accommodation in Deluxe Room (only valid for December 31). Guests can also choose the New Year's Eve dinner buffet priced at RMB368* per person at Marriott Cafe or the festive dinner set menu priced at RMB388* per person at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. For reservations please call (8621) 5359 4969.

It's Martini Time
Relax and unwind from the daily grind with a well-loved classic. Keep it traditional or get a bit crazy with our range of creative concoctions. Better yet, allow us to mix your very own martini blend! Chocolate Martini, anyone? On offer until December 31st at the Champagne & Cigar Bar. Price: RMB 90 1st Fl, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road 5:00 pm to 1:00 a.m. Reservations: (8621) 6275 0000 Ext. 2168.

Travel Information

Colorful Winter Festival in Hong Kong
From now until January 1 is the Colorful Winter Festival in Hong Kong: X'mas Happy Town, White Church, X'mas Bell Tower, Colorful X'mas Tree...all of these will give you and your family the warmest memory. And during this period, Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park will also launch their special festival promotion. Go and take all these surprises, 3450rmb per person 4-day Hong Kong Disneyland trip (includes tax) and 2930rmb per person 5-day Hong Kong and Macao Trip (includes tax and a ticket to Ocean Park). Shanghai China Youth Travel Service, for more details pls call (8621) 6433 0000


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Health & Fitness

Get 200 RMB Vouther for An Aroma Oil Massage
Couples that both purchase a "Give It To Me One More Time" package (400 RMB each) will be given a single 200 RMB voucher for an aroma oil massage. 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.

Do Best for You
Scarlett Shaping is a professional shaping centre for ladies, which is combined with "Shaping, Alimentation, Medicine and Psychology". Get the name from the character in "Gone with the Wind", with the principle "Do Best for You", Scarlett aims to help all the ladies to be more healthy and charming, and can always keep the best shape. Address: 2F of Building 5, 290 Xuanhua Road, TEL (8621) 6240 4211

Shuyate Fitness
We are a professional fitness club in Pudong District. 1200 square meter practising space with 20 Spinning machines, can offer you different training with your demands. We also have body-building courses, including kinds of aerobics, yoga and different kinds of dances. Now with a fitness card of Shuyate, you can go to the Chamber of East City Garden (1688 Dongfang Road, TEL: 8621-5090 8931) to have a swimming, 14rmb for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Address: 3F, 6 Zhangyang Road, Pudong, TEL (8621) 5835 1777

Relocations

Shanghai Hujia Moving Co., Ltd
With a bridle-wise work team, Shanghai Hujia Moving Company doing moving and freight business. 70% workers are skilled in moving and fix furniture, especially for piano, air conditioner, and so on. We offer different sizes of trucks for different demand, customers can call and choose the size they need in advance. 24 free service line: (86) 800 620 0370

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

Jobs

Operations Manager Wanted at Chinese Culture Club
Responsibilities: Bearing overall responsibility for the Operations Department, which organises all group activities provided by the CCC. | Supervising a staff of about 5 people and ensuring smooth operations. | Giving staff training and guidance on effective working methods, customer communications and service. | Assessing staff performance and monitoring the quality of part-time lecturers and tour leaders. | Maintaining and developing customer relationships and handling complaints. Both Chinese and foreign nationals considered. Negotiable based on experience and background. Click here for details

Production (Sound/Lighting) Engineer
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international school in Beijing is seeking a Production Engineer with excellent English and extensive experience in managing the operations of sound and lighting systems of such as theatrical performances, discos, outdoor fairs and sporting events. Please email application to Human Resource Manager, Lawrence at hr@wab.edu or call Tel: +8610 8456 4155 Ext 1063 or visit www.wab.edu for more information.

International School Teaching Jobs
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international school in Beijing has many teaching openings commencing July 2007. Please email application to Human Resource Manager, Lawrence at hr@wab.edu or call Tel: +8610 8456 4155 Ext 1063 or visit www.wab.edu for more information.

English Editor Wanted
One of foreign airlines in Beijing is looking for an English editor who is good at polishing English publications on a part time basis. Requirements: native English speaker, strong writing or editing capabilities, educational experience of English language will be an advantage. We offer very competitive salary. If you are interested, please send your resume by email to Nancy Xu at HRChina2000@sohu.com before Dec. 31, 06.

Services

Computer Network Installation and Security
Call CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network, email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers? In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn. Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative
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Train Your Computer Skill in Dongfang Book Education
Computer skills are necessary for office staff today. If you are a person who still can't use these skills, you have to learn. Dongfang Book Education provides a excellent training environment for you. Dongfang Book Education is an education corporation features computer education and computer book publication. It is accredit by NCIE to manage the NCNE in Shanghai in June, 2002. With the courses here, you can really improve your computer skills and get the final qualification. Address: Room103, Building 1, 90 Dapu Road, TEl (8621) 6303 7177

Richard Wang & Co.
Named as New Century Law Firm before, Richard Wang & Co. is a law firm that founded by several students abroad. Now members here are judges and lawyers with a lot of experience, most of them had high education abroad, so they are familiar with both China law and international laws, and good at dealing with international economic cases. It is also the only Shanghai law firm that has office in New York. Address: 18F, 100 Yan'an Road East, TEL (8621) 6366 5800

Shanghai Best Housekeeping Service
Our service and information offer an organic whole system, including the housekeeping, service, and cleaning. As a professional housekeeping service company that approved by Industry and Commerce department, we won a lot of credit form our clients. Our service tenet is "Safe, Professional and Convenient". Address: Room2302, Building 1, 519 Macau Road, TEL (8621) 5109 9102 / 5107 5693

Let Us Register Your WOFE In China
Shanghai Zhijian Corporation Register Agency is an approved agency to do company registering services for corporations. Based in Shanghai, we have cooperated with those industry and technology bases in and around the city, such as Zhabei Multimedia Industry Bace, Songjiang Industry City, and Jinshan Science and Tech Industry Area. Our service includes consultation, and we can cater to foreigners! Address: Room 611, 381 Wanping Road South, TEL (8621) 6427 3526

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Looking Around
Zeng Hao's solo exhibition. You will see a group of latest works by this artist.
December 23 - January 23, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757

Shanghai's Bride - New Works Exhibition by Andreas Guibert
This new work is mainly inspired by Shanghai cityscapes in an almost dreamlike quality that transpires in the juxtaposition of styles and historical periods that impose themselves over the people as they walk the city.
December 23 - January 7, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256

Shanghai Rhapsody
Jiang Weitao's solo exhibition. There is perhaps no other abstract artist who better captures the color, rhythm and pattern of contemporary Shanghai as we experience it. Jiang Weitao's classic brushstrokes counterpoint tradition and modernity in a glistening wash of technicolor, sophistication and excitement.
December 10 - January 12, Studio Rouge TEL (8621) 6323 0833

Alicia Framis Solo Exhibition
Renowned Spanish performance artist Alicia Framis will be launching her first solo exhibition in China. It will be an extension of her previous work Secret Strikes, in which she examines the existential meaning of when people spontaneously stop doing every day activities.
December 1 - January 2, 2007, Shanghai Duolun MoMA TEL (8621) 6587 5996

Depth of Shadow - Lee Yong Doek Solo Exhibition
Lee, Yong-Deok is an artist who has been seeking for a long time the problem of the actuality and reproduction, and the problem of how the actuality become composted by experience of our epistemology.
December 1 - January 2, 2007, Shanghai Duolun MoMA TEL (8621) 6587 5996

The Passion of Light: Dieter Jung Solo Exhibition
December 2-28, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6864 5783

Lian Cheng Jue-Visual Creativity in New Urban
Featuring works by 22 artists.
December 2-28, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6864 5783

Qing Qing - Solo Exhibition
Qing Qing's artworks are as elusive as the delicate flowers and linen art forms she creates. They are transformed in the process of creation, once living, she watches them transcend through time.
December 9-31, Art Scene China TEL (8621) 6437 0631

Here - Beyond
The group exhibition of 11 painters from China and Germany, including Max Uhlig, Hartweg Ebersbach, Jerry Zeniuk, Eckhard Kremers, Xia Yang, Wang Huaiqing, Shang Yang, Zhang Hongtu, Li Lei, Su Xiaobai and Jiang Dahai.
December 2 - February 2, 2007, Sanxian Art Space TEL (8621) 2931 4209