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through this week's email newsletter for answers 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 RMB 200 worth of goodies at La Patisserie
or Gingerbread House, generously provided
by the Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel.
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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!
Beds
From canopy to day beds, each intricate and
ornate in their own style... Large Low Rectangular Wooden
Chinese Traditional Daybed lacquered - The daybeds timeless
charm is reflected in our delicately detailed wooden design.
The bed is expertly crafted with decorative carvings and
most beautiful lacquer finish.
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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 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
 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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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 |
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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 |
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 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
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 Relocations |
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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
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 Jobs |
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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.
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 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
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 |
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| 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
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