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Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

 

Cabinets
A home's most prominent showpieces (and collectibles) would definitely include the assortment of unique medium for storage and displays...Cabinets are generally the most popular furniture due to their functional adaptation to our modern homes. Mid-sized cabinet with carved shutter doors and two drawers. This piece of furniture has captured its maker's skills in every part of it…from carefully designed carvings and beautifully shaped legs with wise choice of subtle iron pulls and dark brown finish.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

Hotel Deals

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!

Crowne Plaza Sanya Executive Floor
RMB 1388 per night for Executive Room, Exclusive Benefits: Daily complimentary pressing for one set of suit/ Daily complimentary shoe shine service/ Complimentary access to Fitness Center/ Daily complimentary newspaper/ Free daily fruit and purified water in room/ Complimentary Breakfast(6:30 to 10:30) at the Club Lounge/ Free Evening Cocktails and Canapes(17:30 to 19:30) at the Club Lounge/ Free Tea, coffee, soft drink, juice, and sweet biscuits throughout the day/ Private check in/ check out at the Crowne Plaza Club Reception/ Free use of Crowne Plaza Meeting Room for one hours per stay(Please make advance reservation. 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

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

TianLun International Hotel New Year Celebration Room Special
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

Exclusive Rates for the First Two Weeks of January 2007
Only from 01 January to 14 January 2007. Make yourself at home on these early days of 2007 at exclusive rates starting from RMB1,385 (+ 15% service charge) for Deluxe Rooms and RMB1,550 (+15% service charge) for Deluxe Bund Rooms and enjoy complimentary breakfast at Yi Cafe. For more information and direct reservations please contact us on (8621) 6882 8888 or email reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.

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

Dining Out

168RMB/person for Buffet & Set Menu at Le Ciel Restaurant & Bar
Beijing OrientalBay International Hotel Le Ciel Restaurant & Bar (20th Floor) - 168RMB/person for Buffet & set menu. Various foods, multiple choices. Beside the window, the beautiful night view is in your eyes, and the graceful environment enables you a new feeling and romantic enjoyment. Meal Time: 17:30-21:00; Bar Business Time: 22:00-24:00. Tel: (8610) 5813 9988 - 27. Location: Le ciel Restaurant, Level 20.

Business Seafood Buffets @ Evergreen Cafe (3F)
Our business buffet lunch and buffet dinner in Evergreen Cafe (3F) is designed to suit every businessperson's lifestyle! We guarantee that your meals will be completed in just 30 minutes. The daily buffet menus include more than 20 kinds of salads and cold cuts, 3 kinds of soups, more than twenty kinds of seafood and meat hot dishes (main dishes), more than 10 kinds of noodles, over 20 types of desserts - fruit, cakes, mousse, pastries, Ice cream and lots of Southeast Asian desserts. All these for only RMB. 138 + 15% per person including unlimited flow of juices. Telephone: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5255.

Hot in the Pot!
Enjoy a fabulous "Hot Pot Buffet" with our selection of tasty stocks such as Chicken & Ginseng, Vegetarian with chili paste, Seafood or Vegetarian with bean paste. Have a great time savoring on hot pot delicacies with lots of fresh seafood, meats, homemade dumplings, noodles, vegetables and mushrooms lined up for your choice. Available from Monday to Sunday for dinner at only RMB 188.00 per person. 15% Service charge applies. From January 8 to January 21. Tel: 5858 5588.

Live Cooking Lunch Buffet at the Patio Restaurant
Choices from salad, sushi, hot food, live cooking and carving station. You can't go wrong! Lunch Only, RMB86+15%. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1971.

Kranzler's Restaurant and Bar Jan F&B Promotion
*Wow! What a Spread: Buffet Lunch at RMB188.00++ from Monday to Saturday. *Carving Buffet Dinner: Daily from 6 to 10pm at RMB199.00++ (food only) or RMB239.00++ inclusive limited drinks. *Sunday Jazz Brunch: Every Sunday from 12am to 3pm. Choice between regular rmb235++ and sparkling brunch rmb285++ (including free flow of sparkling wine). Live Jazz music and Kids Club with resident clown entertaining. Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 - 4105.

New Winter Menu in Jaan at Raffles Beijing Hotel
The winter season has officially started with the launch of Jaan's new menu. Finest seasonal ingredients and flawless technique combine to into gastronomic delight. Caramelized Foie Gras Terrine accented with Sichuan Pepper, Cep-Morel Ragout: A textured caramelized crust gives way to melt in the mouth foie gras richness spiced with tingling Sichuan pepper and paired with the earthy goodness of ceps and morels. Australian Wagyu Beef pan-fried with Thyme and Truffle Sauce decadently flavourful the Wagyu beef with French truffles defined simply as: Irresistible. Desserts include Chocolate Millefeuille and Caribbean Chocolate Tempura as well as a heavenly Coconut Milk Rice with Milk Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate Shavings. If only this winter could last... For reservations, please call (8610) 6526 3388 - 4186.

Spring Festival Catering Package
From RMB258.00 per person, Swissotel Beijing Spring Festival Catering Package includes: customized festive menu; a bottle of Chinese wine per table of ten; domestic wine, soft drinks and local beer served free of charge for 90 minutes during the dinner; festive music; traditional festive decorations and two lucky draw prizes sponsored by the hotel. Rate valid from 1st Jan. till 10th Mar. 2007 and subject to 15% surcharge, minimum of 40 guests. For reservations: (8610) 6553 2288-2263, cateringsales.beijing@swissotel.com

A Fun Ti Carnival, We Produce Excitements!!!
Tel: (8610) 6527 2288, 6525 1071; Fax: (8610) 6559 9718; website: www.afunti.com.cn. A Fun Ti -- The most famous Restaurant around China! Where you can enjoy Xinjiang delicious food, Xinjiang dance & songs live performance, Chinese Kongfu Show. Where you can fully relax yourself and dancing on the table...Delicious food 365 days, Carnival every night!

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

Travel Information

Enjoy Flying for Free
Passengers flying Executive First Class can register to win a free ticket! By simply leaving your business card, at any Air Canada Beijing or Shanghai airport check-in counter, you will be registered to win a free Economy Class ticket to any destination serviced by Air Canada between China and North America. Registration necessary & terms/restrictions apply. For more information, please contact the Air Canada Executive First Class Hotline at Beijing (010) 6463-0577 or Shanghai (021) 6289-6011.

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Come For A One-day Relaxation At Nangong Hotspring Water World
Open since 2002, Nangong Hotspring Water World in Fengtai District is renowned as the Hawaii of Western Beijing. Occupying a total area of 16,000 square meters, it is spacious enough to cater 1500 visitors to have fun together with its international standard swimming pool, tide producing pool, kid's play area, drifting lanes, hotspring massage areas and so on. The water here keeps at a constant 28 Celsius degrees all year round nurtured by the hotspring well nearby. Price: RMB118 per person. For details call (8610) 6524 4136

Yuyang International Ski Resort
As the largest ski resort in Northern China, Yuyang International Ski Resort combines travel, athletics and leisure and provides nine ski lanes for beginners, intermediate level and advanced level sliders on the 5000 mu land. Our 9000 sqm hall serves as an ideal place for individuals, group visitors and VIP clients to carry out special activities and our 15,000 sqm green restaurant can accommodate 2500 diners. RMB108 for unlimited skiing all day. TEL (8610) 6990 9090


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Education

New Beginner Regular Class in Daytime and Evening Starts on 5 Jan. 2007
The Frontiers School provide both group and private class; over 25 teachers with an average of 6 years teaching experience to foreigners; courses for beginners to intermediate and advanced levels, HSK, business and class based on interests. For more information please feel free to call at 010-64131547/48 or mailto frontiers@frontiers.com.cn

Health & Fitness

Xiangjiang Baoshi Fitness Club
A membership based fitness club targeting the capital's high income group, the 2000 sqm Xiangjiang Baoshi Fitness Club is located on the 18th floor of the Silver Apartment inside Digital Plaza and has the highest and the only swimming pool in Beijing that can offer a bird-eye of the beautiful hill sceneries in the west of Beijing. Our fitness center also features the world class fitness appliances. Address: 18F, Digital Plaza, No. 2, Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District TEL (8610) 5162 6060-113

Gangwan Dielan SPA and Beauty Club
Occupying a total area of more than 1000 square meters, Gangwan Dielan SPA and Beauty Club is a large and professional club that offers SPA, beauty, fitness, body toning, foot therapy, TCM health care and Yoga service. Our romantic Mediterranean style decoration and unique atmosphere keep you far away from the secular world and our personalized service and fair price will make your visit worthy. Address: 2F, 208 Building, Lize Zhongyuan Erqu, wangjing New Industry Zone, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6439 8588

Best Offer At Lumengyi Beauty Center
For RMB80, you can enjoy services include one back aroma detoxin or lose weight which costs RMB180; one facial caring which costs RMB220; one hand care which costs RMB150 and long time eyebrow design and various membership activities such as lectures, and tea art etc. Reservation is required. For more info call (8610) 8284 5252

Relocations

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 Dafang Home Moving Company
We are a professional home moving company who can deliver you safe, accurate and fast relocation and logistics services. We are particularly specialized in piano moving, furniture dismantling and installing, air-conditioner moving and so on. RMB150 for home moving. RMB160 for goods delivery. RMB30-50 surcharge for service between 6pm and 6am. For details about us, please call (8610) 6236 3366

Aoyun Home Moving
A professional home moving firm with a group of young and skillful staff, all of whom have received special training on goods packaging and unloading etc and known how to act decently during delivering considerable service. Our service is scattered all over Beijing city. Starting price: RMB150 for the first 10 kilometers. Address: 100 meters west to Beijing No. 2 Glass Factory Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8733 5044

We Build Friendship While Providing Qualified Service
Set up in 1995, Beijing Friendship Home Moving Co., Ltd is one of the oldest and well-established companies of its kind in Beijing. We have vehicles of different types to cater to clients' different demands. Our services include: home moving, air-conditioner installing and dismantling, piano moving and office relocation etc. Inquiry hotline: (8610) 6281 2993

Classifieds

Free Housing and ESL Training Exchange
Looking for a female to live in for free and to give ESL training as exchange. 1. A brand new one bedroom apartment with full furniture. 2. Located in the east of Beijing, about 10 minutes drive from Kempinski hotel. 3. Look for a native English speaker with ESL training experience. 4. A few hours ESL training weekly needed to a mid school student, living next door in the same building. Please contact: Bill at 1390 139 9593.

Property & Real Estate

Beautiful 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

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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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 Jan 5th, 07.

Part-time Female English Teacher Wanted
The Beijing Cambridge International Children English Club is looking for a native English speaking female with experience to teach small children during the winter vacation (part-time Mon/Wed/Fri mornings.) Offer RMB 150 Yuan per hour. Contact Sophie: E-mail: chenmw@sohu.com Tel: 67979255 Mobile: 1371 754 1320.

Services

Lee & Lee Associates, You Reliable Accountants in China.
Member of Alliott Group, a worldwide network of independent firms. 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.

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, Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

Done By Experts, Made To Your Order
You may feel annoyed because you can not buy shoes of your size, or shoes to go with your array, or, you simply buy shoes that look good but feel terrible. We make shoes to your own measurement. With our help, you can have shoes of cattle hide, sheep skin, crocodile hide, ostrich hide or kangaroo hide following international fashions. Texture, color, pattern, heels and soles are of your own choice and the finished product bears a 90% resemblance of the original one. We target at ladies and gentlemen who have a good taste for life and are financially sound as well. Prices for each pair of custom-made shoes range from RMB680-2880. For more info call (8610) 6592 4495

We Do Accurate Medical Translation For You
We are a professional translation service provider headquartered in Beijing. As a group of highly qualified and well-experienced translation professionals with specialized knowledge in medicine and related sciences in China, we are committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective, and value-added professional translation services to all the clients in Medical/Healthcare industry and related areas home and abroad. Our services cover but not limited to the following fields: Medical Instrumentation, Pharmaceutics, Biological Products, Health Food, Cosmetics and other healthcare related fields. Add: Room 503, Tower B, HuaYun Hotel Building, 12# Exhibition Road, XiCheng District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8838 5774

Visa Service Available In Beijing
We help expatriate extend their visa or alter it, get the invitation letter for coming to China or the Residence Permit. Items under service include L visa (tourist or visitor visa), F visa(business visa) postponed, alter X visa to F visa; L visa and F visa altered to Residence Permit without leaving China; Extending Residence Permit and so on. If you are in need of any of the above services please drop us a line: Hanya Investment Consultant Co., Ltd (8610) 5166 8871-808

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Beijing 4S Automobile Festival & Annual Automobile Exhibition
December 31 till January 3, 2007. Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6831 6633

Halong Kellong
Shi Jinsong's solo works on Halong Kellong, which are done in a same pattern but differiated with each other.
Through February 3, 2007. Platform China TEL (8610) 6432 0169

The Great Land
Zhang Guolong's solo exhibition.
Through January 25, Beijing JinDu Art Centre, 798 ArtDistrict, #2 Jiuxianqiao Rd, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 5130 5546

Feng Shu Solo Show "Post Period Of Insects"
The 20 pieces of works that artist Fengshu brings to his first ever solo show show that he has had a mature approach in developing the insects in his works.
Opening hours Wednesday -Sunday 10:00-18:00, January 6 - February 16 2007. F2 Gallery, No.319 Cao Chang Di, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6432 8831

Theater & Performances

A Bao New Year Concert
With dances presented by 50 dancers from Beijing Dancing Troupe and waist drums played by the professional performers from Northern Shaanxi Province. Tickets selling for RMB50-880.
7:30pm, January 6. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6605 6847

Edenbridge
Edenbridge, one of the most outstanding female metal bands from Finland will present with Vision of Atlantis from Austria a metal night for Beijing fans. Tickets selling for RMB160, RMB260, RMB480.
8pm, January 6. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166

Shadow Play: The Legend of Kwan-yin
This is a shadow play based on myth story. Tickets selling for RMB50-240.
7:30pm, January 1-3. China Puppet Show Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4798

New Year Symphony Concert
Tickets range from RMB80-880.
7:30pm, January 1. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285

Concert by German SK Choir
Tickets selling for RMB80-680.
7:30pm, January 5-6. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812

Berlin State Symphony Orchestra
Berlin State Symphony Orchestra, one of the top five orchestras from Germany will hit Century Theatre on the New Year's Day. Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, January 1. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6462 8470

Emperor's Waltz New Year Concert
Johann Strauss's classic piece is performed for New Year celebration. Tickets selling for RMB60-680.
7:30pm, January 2. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812

Happy New Year
A themed concert to celebrate the new year. Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, January 5. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6605 6847

New Year Ballet Concert
Tickets selling for RMB150-380.
7:30pm, January 1-2. Peking University Millennium Hall TEL (8610) 6264 7003

Ballet Opera: The Red Detachment Of Women
Tickets selling for RMB80-680.
7:30pm, January 3-4. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5165 8004

Film: Music Soften Murders
Directed by Eve Laudenback, Jean-Pierre Ybert. Starring Julien Courbey, Delphine Depardieu
French version with Chinese subtitles. RMB20/RMB10 for student.
6pm on Jan. 2, 3, 26, 27, 28, 29/8pm on Jan 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 29. French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627

Nightlife

Get 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

Mondialito + Torte Bus
Mondialito from Japan, which was formed in 2002 and has enjoyed a good reputation in South Korea, Hong Kong and mainland China will perform on the same stage with Beijing local orchestra Torte