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Hotel Deals

Celebrate the Year of the Golden Pig with Crowne Plaza Sanya
Chinese New Year Special Rates from RMB 1,848 per night, from 17 Feb to 1 Mar 2007. Make Crwone Plaza Sanya your home and enjoy Chinese Traditional New Year at The Place to Meet. Traditional Lion Dance, the only "Banquet" in Yalong Bay, Latin nights in Havana Beer Plaza, Opening Tea Tree Spa, International Shopping Village. 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.

Crowne Plaza Beijing Chinese New Year Special
Chinese New Year Special: (Feb 16 - 25, 2007): only RMB 600 +15% for Deluxe Room. Located on the famous Wangfujing Avenue in the center of Beijing, the hotel is the ideal place to be for you and your family during the Spring Festival. For reservation: (8610) 5911 9898.

TianLun International Hotel Spring Festival Celebration Room Special
February 16-25, 2007: RMB438 nett/room/night, Privileges: Complimentary breakfast buffet for one, RMB70/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. Tel: (8620) 8393 6388: Fax: 020-3882 4587; E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com; Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com

Excellent City, Excellent Experience and Excellent Hotel!
A wonderful New Year journey begins from the City Inn. Want to feel the unique holiday culture of Shenzhen and have fun at famous OCT theme parks? Call for the reservation and a surprise will be waiting for you! Book your reservation on www.cityinn.com.cn, or call 800 830 9996, 400 830 9996 or 400 430 9996 for enquiries, please.

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

Dining Out

Set 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.

Enjoy Your Nian Ye Fan (Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner) at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
The New Year's Eve is the time for families. The New Year's Eve dinner is the biggest dinner of the year. Every kid will get a present and you will have a chance to win a "red package" home. So, don't miss it, come and experience the real Chinese tradition. Grand Ballroom, February 17. RMB1180 per table of six, including 3 bottles of beer & 2 bottle of soft drink; RMB1880 per table of ten, including 3 bottles of beer & 2 bottles of soft drink. Time: 18:00-21:00. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 2800, 2865, 2823.

'Good Fortune' Spring Festival Specialties at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
1-28 February, A la carte, Feast on Master Chef Kong's rendition of 'Good Fortune' spring time favorites and enter the new 'Year of the golden pig' on a winning note! For reservations and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 6181.

New Year of Golden Boar,Family Reunion Banquet
Peony Garden Chinese restaurant of Hotel Otani Chang Fu Gong: presents 6 kind of The Spring Festival cuisine RMB118-RMB358(6 person up) from Feb 17th-24th. Orchid Cafe: Seafood buffet buy two get one for free and receive a special cake from Feb 17th-24th. Lunch Price: 158 RMB+15% service charge; Dinner price: 188 RMB+15% service charge. Our hotel also prepares various reciprocal banquets special for corporate guests,Telephone for advisory service: (8610) 6512 6106. Peony Garden Chinese restaurant will present Cantonese snacks at half cost as of today. From Feb 1st-Mar 4th, we will launch an activity of special sales for Lucky New Year Cake (carp shape) at the price of RMB128/box. Tel: (8610) 5877-5555 / 6512-5555; E-mail: cfg@cfgbj.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

Travel Information

Fly Your Way - For Less
For travel before April 20, 2007, take advantage of the incredible low price of RMB4,840 round-trip to Vancouver. Air Canada also offers a wide selection of your favorite Canadian destinations at amazing low fares. For more information, please contact an Air Canada office in Beijing (010) 6468-2001 or Shanghai (021) 6279-2999. Hurry, book today! Web site: www.aircanada.com

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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

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.

The Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Study Easier
Spring Festive Holiday class, rmb825/30hours, 6hours/day, start on 19th to 23rd Feb. 2007. Regular beginner class in morning / evening start on 5th Mar. 2007. For more information please feel free to call Dong Zhi Men Office: (8610) 6413 1547/48, Jian Guo Men Office: (8610) 6515 8278.

Health & Fitness

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

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

"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

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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Regional Moderator required for British Education Organisation
NCC Education is a UK examinations and awarding body. Founded in 1966 as part of the UK government National Computing Centre, NCC Education now has over 300 accredited schools in 45 countries worldwide. Specialising in IT and Business, we offer courses from ICT in schools, through Foundation Year, Certificates and Diplomas, up to Bachelors and Masters level programmes. For more information on NCC Education, please visit www.nccedu.com. We are currently recruiting for the post of Regional Moderator, to be based in the East Asia regional office in Beijing. This is a part-time (3 days per week) position and the salary will be on a pro-rata basis. For more information on the post, and for details of how to apply. please click here.

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.

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. 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

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

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