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 The
British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing provides the English National
Curriculum for the expatriate community of Beijing. The school's
educational approach arises out of the best practices found in
British schools around the world, emphasizing high academic results,
respect for one another, and a diverse academic and extra-curricular
programme. As a result, students are provided with the qualifications
and skills to enter universities worldwide. The British School
of Beijing is at the centre of a committed community with parents,
teachers and friends of the school dedicated to the children's
success. Further information or visit to the school can be arranged
etc. Mailto: info@britishschool.org.cn
or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.
 Smith
Leadership Series & EMBA Information Session
University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business
is an internationally recognized leader in management education
and research for the digital economy. Its MBA program is ranked
No.17 in the US and No. 30 in the world in the Financial Times
MBA 2007 rankings published on January 29th, 2007. The Smith Executive
MBA in China is a 54-credit, 18-month program - offered in both
Shanghai and Beijing - in which students meet approximately once
a month for four consecutive days. Smith monthly Leadership Series
will provide opportunities to know more about Smith School's teaching
and its programs in the world. Please visit: www.rhsmith-umd.cn
or call 010-6510 2600 for more information.
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win great prizes.
This week's prize is a voucher for Afanti Restaurant
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the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
TV Cabinets & Such
Compatible to house your television, along with the
rest of your entertainment medias...Reproduction extra-large
upright, two section TV cabinet with slide-in doors, (six doors)
and three drawers.Store your entertainment system in hardwood-framed
furniture with the warm appeal and substantial quality of antiques.
Each piece is finished both inside and out in a rich lacquer
that is hand rubbed to reveal hints of the wood grain below.
The TV stand offers both open and closed storage on an adjustable
shelf. The drawers under and above TV storage space are for
holding books, magazines, DVDs, CDs etc.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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Crowne Plaza Sanya
RMB 1788 per night for Lagoon Room, including 15%
service charge and enjoy two breakfast for free, complimentary
use of GYM, enjoy private swimming pool and the largest and
comfortable room, experience the best holiday! 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) 3889 8888; Website: www.kempinski-sanya.com
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing - Gift for the New Year at only RMB 888.00 Per
Room per Night
From February 15 till March 04, 2007. Inclusive: Two Buffet
Breakfast | Valid for our Superior Room Category | Minimum Stay
Two Nights | Free Access to both Health Club Outlets and Indoor
Swimming Pool | Rates are subject to 15% surcharge | Confirmation
of booking subject to availability. For reservations please
contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522/5533.
 Chinese
New Year Special Rates Start from RMB1,388 in Shanghai
From 16 - 24 February 2007, celebrate the Year of
the Golden Pig at the Pudong Shangri-La from only RMB1,388*.
Enjoy the special offer granted for Early Birds! Reserve your
stay before 10 February and get a complimentary daily breakfast
at Yi Cafe. For more information, please contact the hotel on
(86 21) 6882 8888 or Fax: (86 21) 6882 6688, or email reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
*Rates are subject to 15% service charge.
 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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Menu for Spring Festival at Oriental Bay International Hotel
Chaohuiyuan Chinese Restaurant (2nd floor, OrientalBay
Hotel) has specially prepared multiple "Family Set Menu"
in Spring Festival for you to enjoy together with your family
and friends. Valid from February 15 to March 4. Reservation: (8610)
5813 9988.
 Dumpling
Galore
As Spring Festival is in the corner, Dynasty Jade Garden
prepares a selection of treasured, cultured and exquisite fish
dumplings to pass on blessings to your family and friends. Lian
Nian You Yu: RMB 158; Fu Gui Gao Sheng: RMB 118. Hotline: (8610)
5858 5588 ext. 8620.
 "All
You Need Is Love" Dinner and Dance at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
Treat your sweetheart a romantic evening at our grand
ballroom. Enjoy a multi-course dinner and dance with live band,
followed by lucky draws. Every lady is getting a rose for free.
For only RMB300 extra, you can stay overnight in a standard room
and breakfast for two is included. Grand Ballroom. February 14.
RMB888 per couple - including one bottle of 375ml Moet & Chandon.
For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 2800, 2865,
2823.
 Crowne
Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing is the Place to Meet for Valentine's
Day
*Valentine's @ Cafe Asia - Cupid's buffet - CNY966 + 15% service
charge per couple. Roses, Champagne, candlelight, oysters, chocolate
and a host of delicacies set the mood for a romantic evening with
the love of your life! Champagne and a rose for the lady included.
For reservations and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext
7160. *Valentine's @ Brazilian Churrascos - Copacabana Couples
Churrascos - CNY766 +15% service charge per couple. Champagne
and a rose for the lady included. Succulent churrascos complimented
by Valentine's specials of fresh seafood, lobster skewers and
not forgetting the oysters. Chef Beto's special dessert for 2
served tableside after dinner. For reservations and inquiries,
please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 6178.
 Enjoy
Love and Taste Delicacy at Hotel Otani Chang Fu Gong
On Feb 14, Hotel Otani Chang Fu Gong will present a
set for Valentine's Day with the theme of Love Encountering Delicacy.
Western-style Valentine's Day Set for two: RMB521. We will present
free chocolate and one rose for her (him) with the set. Peony
Garden Chinese restaurant prepares two sets with full Chinese
flavor for your selection as well. Two styles of Valentine's Day
Set for two: RMB348 or RMB598. We will present two glasses of
home red wine and one rose free of charge. Tel: (8610) 5877-5555
/ 6512-5555; E-mail: cfg@cfgbj.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 |
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you love SNOW?
Do you love SNOW? Check out: www.beijingsnow.com
 Weekly
Trips to the SNOW, Various Ski Resorts around Beijing
Beijing Snow and Beijing Day Trips organize weekly trips to
various ski resorts around Beijing. RMB 350 only including everything
except lunch, suit rent and lessons. Each trip also has real
apres-ski! More info, reservations and subscription to Snow
Alert via www.beijingdaytrips.com/snow
Spring festival packages available!
Best
Choice In Winter - Yutangquan Holiday Resort
Yutangquan Holiday Resort is located near Wenyu River
in Changping District and is adjacent to the famous Ming Tombs
and Nine Dragon Amusement Park. Featuring classic architecture
and rooms of various sizes, this classic hotspring resort also
has advanced swimming pools and Tibetan typel herbal therapy
bathing facilities as well as aromatic bathing. Fully furnished
rooms, romantic balcony and a fine combination of traditional
culture with modern civilization offer you an ideal place to
fulfill your countryside dream. RMB230/room/night for standard
room. RMB880 for Japanese style deluxe room. RMB40 per person
for a group of ten for the outdoor hotspring. Address: Mafang,
Xiaotangshan, Changping District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6178 1188
Ski
Package At Yuju Ski Resort
Yuju Ski Resort is conveniently located in Zhangfang
Town of Fangshan District with a total of 800,000 square meters.
The ski resort is unique in that it is enclosed by many different
highways and express ways, which makes it easy for sliders to
access to. RMB300/day for ski tools and ski dress. RMB30/day
for ski dress. RMB10/day for cabinet. For details call (8610)
5101 5858
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Education |
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 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Study Easier
Regular beginner class in morning / evening start
on 8th Feb. 2007. Spring festive holiday class, rmb825/30hours,
6hours/day, start on 19th to 23rd Feb. 2007. For more information
please feel free to call Dong Zhi Men Office: 010-64131547/48,
Jian Guo Men Office: (8610) 6515 8278.
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Health &
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Feng
Yi Qing Beauty Center
Feng Yi Qing is a large scale business that combines
beauty, hair dressing, fitness and foot care. With a total space
of more than 1000 square meters, Feng Yi Qing also features
elegant environment and cozy atmosphere where you can relax
to your heart's content after a day's hard work. Classic items:
daily body care, SPA, kidney care and so on. 12% off discount
all year round. Address: 1F, Dongsheng Plaza, outside of the
East Gate of Tsinghua University. TEL (8610) 8252 7600
Junlang
Kongjian Men's Beauty Salon
A professional beauty salon for men with advanced
beauty facilities and imported skin care products. A good place
for the family pillars to relax and rest. Address: E-1003 Zizhu
Huayuan, No. 88, Zizhuyuan Road, Haidian District TEL (8610)
8855 3898
Perfect
Dental Clinic - Love Teeth Club
We own advanced equipments, instruments and filling
materials. Most of them are from Europe or America. Sterilization
is strict. You can get membership after one or maybe more than
one time visit. Recommendation in our clinic: Aesthetic, Invisible
Orthodontics, Periodontal Treatment, Warm Gutta-Percha RCT,
Branemark &ITI Implant. Regular practice in our clinic:
Prosthodontics, Pit and fissure sealing, Filling, Teeth cleaning,
Aeropolisher, Polishing, Regular Orthodontic, Mouthguard. Room
501, Tower7, Central Park, No.6, Chaowai Street, Chaoyang District.
Reservation hotline: (8610) 6597 0707
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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
"Love
Home" Home Moving
We have ten vehicles of different types to cater to
clients' needs. All our staff have been well trained and know
well about moving techniques. We offer you the optimized route
and the most economical stocks. Starting price: RMB150 for individual,
RMB160 for business. For details or reservation call (8610)
6726 5670
Move
Your Home Around With Si Ji Tong
We are a professional home moving company with complete
transport equipment. Our network covers every corner of Beijing
and is extending toward the whole country. We have 50 trucks
and over 200 qualified employees ready to provide you high quality
service. Starting price: RMB150. TEL (8610) 6232 2531
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 Property & Real Estate |
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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
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Jobs |
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for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
ISC
Marketing Manager, China & North Asia. Study Group (China)
An exciting new position based in Beijing. Very attractive
expatriate salary & benefits. Following the recent launch
of our International Study Centre (ISC) venture in partnership
with a number of highly regarded UK universities, a position has
become available for a high calibre international marketing manager
looking for an exciting new challenge. We are looking for a UK
university graduate with a good understanding of distribution
in an Asian education context. You will be: A native English speaker
with a successful track record of international student recruitment
within the UK HE sector. For a position description, please write
to Ms Rebecca Zhou, Senior Marketing Assistant: rzhou@studygroup.com
Job
Opening at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently has a job opening
at SMO & Management Section for Protocol Assistant, open only
to qualified British citizens. For more details, please look up
at the Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=158&artid=438
Job
Opening at Iteris, Inc.
Iteris, Inc. is a leading American video detection equipment
company looking for a bright enthusiastic individual with experience
of the traffic industry to promote and expand our operation in
China. Fluent in spoken and written English. Chinese citizen,
10 - 15 years working experience in traffic industry. Ability
to present and demonstrate products to senior level government
and police officials. If Interested, contact Mr. Melvyn Haxby
by Email mjh@iteris.com before
February 28th, 2007.
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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. One hour per
week needed to a mid school student, living next door
in the same building. Please contact: Bill at 1390 139 9593. |
 Services |
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|  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
Beijing
Skyline International Translation & Interpretation Company
A professional translation & interpretation company
that is dedicated to rendering high quality translation &
interpretation service and providing information-localizing and
internationalizing service for worldwide customers. Our company
can provide translation & interpretation service in more than
30 languages and we have outstanding advantage in law, finance,
construction, real estate developing and so on. Starting price:
English to Chinese: RMB150 per thousand words. Address: Room 206,
Tower C, Huayun Building, No. 26 Zhanlan Road, Xicheng District.
TEL (8610) 6831 5709
Qing
Feng Tang Yun (Qin Wind and Tang Rhyme)
Qing Feng Tang Yun is a suit tailor-made company that
is dedicated to designing, tailoring and selling of various suits.
Our main business is about Chinese style dress making, uniform
making and tailor-made dresses. We can help you make Qipaos that
make you so lady like. Address: No. 68 Hongdu Road, Xihongmen,
Daxing District. TEL (8610) 8668 8372
Law
Firm
We are a partnership law firm established under the
approval of Beijing Municipal Judicial Bureau. We are engaged
in civil, criminal and administrative lawsuit as well as professional
legal consulting service to our clients. We are especially strong
in security management, stock issuance and real estate development
et. Address: Room 340, Laobao Building, No. 1 Shenggu Zhong Lu,
Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 5128 1814 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Exhibition
More than 60 pieces of works of artist Zhang Donghong, Lv Shun
and Jing Yuchao will be displayed to show the three's exploration
of the art world in recent years.
February 8-15, Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 58760011 ext. 636
Contemporary
Art Exhibition -Beijing Nine Art Space
Works of Yin Jun, Yin Kun, Liu Baomin, Lu Shuifei, Zhang Jinfeng,
Wang Sanlin, Dong Yanhui, Yu Xiaodong and Qi Yusheng are on the
display.
Through February 16. 62, Guanyintang Wenhua Dadao, No. 2 A, Wangsiying,
Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6736 7781
Marian
Heyerdahl Art Exhibition
798 Space will show Norway artist Marian Heyerdahl more than 40
terracotta women and children from 25th February to 8th March,
2007. The terracotta men dressed as Qin Dynasty soldiers, officers
and generals, to symbolize the fate of war victims.
February 25-March 8. 798 Space TEL (8610) 6437 6248
Art
Exhibition: Great World Civilization
This is a large scale exhibition themed on World Civilization,
featuring 328 pieces of art works from 14 famous museums in Europe
and Americas, including some rare relics from 3000 years ago.
RMB20-30.
Until August 2008, China Millennium Monument World Art Museum.
TEL (8610) 6851 3322
Treasure
of Ancient India
This exhibition of ancient Indian culture showcases a wide ranging
selection of 100 antiquities that represent Hindu, Buddhist and
Jain art, dating from the 3rd century BC to the 18th century AD.
Through February 27, Capital Museum TEL (8610) 6337 0491
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
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