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Weekend Getaway at Sheraton Futian Hotel in Shenzhen

Switzerland - Lucerne Gourmet and Wine Festival at Grand Millennium Beijing

Take a Piece of Heaven Home at The Westin Beijing Financial Street

Autumn Great Room Rates at Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai

The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

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• Chinese Hepatitis B Carrier Gets Access To Food & Beverage Industry
• Chinese Retailers And Suppliers Agree On Fair Promotion
• Regal Hotels To Manage New Hotel In Shandong
• Taobao TOP Platform Starts Fund To Assist Software Developers
• Chinese Airlines Affected By EU Carbon Emission Rule

China Fusion
Chef Ken Shao has created a perfect fusion of contemporary Chinese cuisine blending the flavours of Sichuan, Hunan, Canton and Shanghai. This exquisite menu features a perfect marriage of flavours and tastes from Poached Sliced Beef in Sichuan Chilli Sauce and Sauteed Sour Bean with Smoked Pork to Braised Yellow Croaker with Bean Curd. Select any 3 dishes from Chef Shao's menu of hot, cold and sweet creations. Available from 01st August to 31st October 2009. Lunch: RMB 98 net per person 11:30 - 14:30 Dinner: RMB 118 net per person 18:00 - 22:30. Level 3 Yar Chi Ting For Reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4047. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong Shanghai.

Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing is conveniently located in north Beijing, within walking distance to the city's Olympic Green and Bird's Nest Stadium. We offer 477 well-designed guest rooms, including 40 suites. 6 restaurants and bars provide both local and international guests a cosmopolitan dining experience. Fully-equipped gym, heated indoor swimming pool and beauty salon help guests discover the path to refreshment. Please book through the hotel website www.crowneplaza.com/beijingwuzhou to get the best flexible room rate.

GMB Triple B Package
Superior - RMB888+15% per room per night, inclusive of 1 daily breakfast; Deluxe - RMB988+15% per room per night, inclusive of 1 daily breakfast; Executive Club - RMB1188+15% pe room per night, with Full Club benefits; 2nd person breakfast supplement will be additional of RMB100 for all the above rooms category. Validity - with immediate to August 31, 2009. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888 - 5888.

Hotel Kunlun September Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Autumn Room rate promotion. A great price gets you a room with complimentary broadband internet, fitness center, and pool access. Deluxe Room: RMB 1280 net inclusive of breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB 1480 net inclusive of breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1680 inclusive of Summit Club Executive breakfast. Reservations are required in advance, subject to availability. For further information, please contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at: Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com

Business Value Rate at Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Weekday: Superior Room - RMB1, 470.00 per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 570.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1, 780.00 per room per night. Weekend: Superior Room - RMB1, 320.00 per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 420.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1, 630.00 per room per night. Include: Free Airport butler service, one way pick-up for one night stay and round trip for two nights stay | One complementary buffet breakfast | Free Internet access | Free access to both health club outlets and indoor swimming pool | Rate subject to 15% surcharge. Valid date from May to end of August, 2009. The terms and conditions are subject to availability and confirmation by the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. We look forward to welcoming you to stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center! For reservations: Reservations.Beijing@kempinski.com; Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.

Memorable Wedding at Kempinski Sanya
Planning your wedding? How does having your Wedding ceremony on a private beach, crystal blue waters of the South China Sea on one side and serene tropical gardens on the other, sound to you? A location which is a few hundred meters away from the southern most tip of China! Interesting? Well, then contact our Wedding planning team, and let us take care of all your arrangements for a memorable wedding at an exclusive and unique location. Please click here for package details. Conditions Apply: Minimum 40 pax. Additional wedding rooms on preferential subject to room availability. For more information please visit www.kempinski-sanya.com or call us on (86898) 3889 8888.

Enjoy Super Value "China 60th National Day Trip" at Dalian
Take a treasure of an exceptional savings on our "China 60th National Day Promotion" available from 25 September to 11 October, 2009. Superior Room at RMB 950 (subject to 15% service charge) per room per night. Benefits include: complimentary daily breakfast for two persons at i Cafe; stay consecutive two nights and earn one night complimentary stay in Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts; free broadband internet access; complimentary usage of gym, sauna room and indoor swimming pool. Free stay redemption is valid until 31 January, 2010. For more information and reservations, please contact: (86411) 82525000 or email to: slda@shangri-la.com

So luxury
RMB 1,088* per night: Accommodation in Luxury Room | Complimentary breakfast at VIC restaurant for one person | Complimentary broadband or WI-FI Internet access in guest room | 20% off laundry and dry cleaning | Valid until October 11th, 2009. For information or reservations please call (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6818 or reservation@sofitelwandabj.com

Take a Piece of Heaven Home
Celebrate the heavenly bed's 10th anniversary at The Westin Beijing Financial Street. Stay or accumulate 10 room nights and receive a complimentary heavenly bed, from rmb 1800 per night exclusively on our 'Take a Piece of Heaven Home' offer only. Buy a heavenly bed and receive 10 complimentary room night vouchers. This exclusive offer is valid until 31 December 2009 subject to 15% service charge. Terms and conditions apply. To make a reservation please call (8610) 6606 8866 or email reservation.beijing@westin.com

Free Meetings + Free Nights at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is offering free day meetings + free 3rd night accommodation. Book with us by 30 September 2009 for your meeting before 31 March 2010. Room rates from rmb800+15% (weekend) and rmb1,000+15% (weekday) onwards (minimum of 10 rooms). Terms and conditions apply. SPP (Starwood Preferred Planner) members can enjoy 2,500 bonus starpoints for every 25 paying rooms confirmed. Add: No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tel: (8610) 5922 8888. Email for a quotation at events.chaoyang@westin.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!

Clarins Hydration Treatment from Madagascar
Rediscover your skin's natural radiance with Clarins Hydration Treatment from Madagascar. Let the treatment's nourishing and stimulating techniques restore your facial glow to its original glory. RMB580 per treatment. Opening hours: 10:00am-10:00pm.
Add: Evian Spa by Three, Three on the Bund, 2F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai, China. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6321 6622

Have a great spa experience at Everlasting Spa!
Founded in 1999, Everlasting SPA is one of the few spas introduced "aromatherapy" into Shanghai. We provide a full range of spa services from hot stone therapy to reflexology. Our treatments are 100% natural and the professional therapists will help you to relax and de-stress. Here you may not only gain a skincare, but also have a great spa experience. For enquiries or reservations, please call (8621) 6218 3079

Shanghai Yongan Moving Service Company
Shanghai Yongan is a large home moving and goods transportation company that specializes in piano moving, furniture dismantling/installing, package consigning, air-conditioner moving and household services. We have many different types of vehicles to meet your demands. For more information, please call 800 620 0938

Shanghai Fuhui Relocation Company
Founded in 2000, Shanghai Fuhui Relocation Company is one of the best relocation companies in Shanghai. Our business ranges from relocation to transportation for all walks of people. Your satisfaction is our aim. For more information, please call (8621) 5861 5889

Job Vacancies at LehmanBrown International Accountants
LehmanBrown International Accountants is currently seeking to increase its number of senior management for its China operations. These positions are not city specific, in other words, if you have the skills and capabilities that we seek and you are in a city where we do not have an office, and we see market potential, we may open an office there. Specific skills and qualities that we are looking for are; the ability to win and generate business across a broad range of services; the ability to build client relationships and to hands on manage projects, working and leading with discipline practice leaders; be a good solid all round accountant, preferably having some audit experience, and having a reasonable knowledge of the Chinese tax system and other business impacting regulations; be a good manager; hard working with a nothing is impossible attitude. Quite a tall order!, we do not think so, that is why we are advertising. If you believe that you have what it takes to be senior management in LehmanBrown, please email your resume and an explanation of what you think you can bring to our organization and why you think this is not a tall order: email: recruitment@lehmanbrown.com

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative
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Barbecue at home!
With our great looking and professional grills you will surely have a nice and safe bbq life. All our gas grills are ce-certified and we have different types to suit your different needs. After you ordered, we will be responsible for the transportation, assembling, and you may settle the payment after receiving the grill one week. For more information, please call: (8621) 6258 3851

Shanghai Neeshop Computer Repair
Shanghai Neeshop Computer Repair Company not only provides a wide range of computer components, but also helps you to fix any PC problems. Our components are genuine, our mechanics are very professional. What you need is just give us a call and we will arrange the delivery to your home or office the very next day. For more information, please call: (86) 1582 1778 368

13th Shanghai Art Fair 2009
September 9-13, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

PS China 2009
September 15-19, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

China International Furniture Expo
September 9-12, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

China International Hardware Show
September 16-18, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

Shanghai Contemporary 09
September 9-13, Oriental Vista Gallery TEL (8621) 5465 7768

You Si Miao-Liang Shaoji Solo Exhibition
With an attempt to present a panoramic view of contemporary use of "You Si Miao", the exhibition, projecting on culture, art, biology and sociology, etc, reveals the dilemma between dream and reality, spiritual and material and seeks for the possibility to better and transcend ourselves.
September 11–November 1, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

Radiant Figures
In "Radiant Figures" presented by 1918ArtSpace, we can see the "self" of Post-80's new blood and peep at the worldview of the elite of young artists. In these sculptures, search of the artists meets up with search of the audience forming a conceptual center inside the material object to complete the gaze of communication.
September 10-October 8, 1918 ArtSpace TEL (8621) 5228 6776

Seeing One's Own Eyes-Middle East Contemporary Art Exhibition
September 6-October 10, ShanghART H-Space TEL (8621) 6276 2818

Yang Yi, Li Jun and Meng Jin & Fang Er Exhibitions
September 5-October 25, m97 Gallery TEL (8621) 6266 1597

Thing's Right(s), 09
Thing's Right(s) Shanghai 2009 is a project by Wu Shanzhuan and Inga Svala Thorsdottir that investigates the way in which we attach values to an object. An object in itself means nothing without its negotiation and circulation in broader social and political domains.
September 8-November 15, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757

Ballet "Giselle" By Shanghai Ballet
Tickets selling for 100-500rmb.
September 8-9, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Comedy "Tang Bo Hu Dian Qiu Xiang"
Tickets selling for 120-150rmb.
September 9-27, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Studio Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Neeme Jarvi and the Hague Philharmonic Concert
Tickets selling for 80-480rmb.
September 9, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772

Jazz Night Shanghai
Tickets selling for 100-380rmb.
September 10-12, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 8530

Music Drama "Cats"
Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
September 8-12, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 8530

Shanghai Masters Snooker Tournament 2009 (Final)
Tickets selling for 280-1680rmb.
September 13, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200

Monday, September 7, 2009
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Salsa Sauce
Monday nights are dedicated to the fresh Latin rhythms of Salsa. Live Latin band, a fresh mix of South American performers will grace the stage and play upfront Salsa music all night long. Our guests can enjoy the sounds of salsa while learning sexy dance moves from the pros at 'Salsa Shanghai'. Enjoy our happy hour special on Johnny Walker Red Label from 7:00pm-9:00pm. No cover. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Girls and Boys
We know that you always want an extra day for your weekend, so here we offer you this opportunity. We provide a RMB50 open bar for all the girls and boys from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Grab your friends, dance a little bit, drink a little bit, and enjoy the lovely Monday night. Not Me TEL (8621) 6433 0760

Why Not Monday?
We know you haven't been prepared for the whole week, so come to Anar as our new weekly event "Why Not Monday?" hit the road. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere in the front room and also the energetic electro/nu disco/house/minimal in the back room. We know this is what you are looking for. No cover. Anar Bar TEL (8621) 6280 9326

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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After Work Affair
Brown Sugar gives you one more option after your work on Tuesday. Come to check out the live band does old school funk and groove a la Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, and Bobby Womack. Brown Sugar dancers will help you find your passion. A two-for-one drink special is still going on. Brown Sugar TEL (8621) 5382 8998

Jazzy Ladies' Night
Tonight some of the best musicians in town will come to Cabaret to play! Girls will get the chance to have five kinds of cocktail and free-flow sparkling wine from 8:00pm to midnight. Come to dance your night away and drink your pressure off. Cabaret TEL (86) 1391 6678 711

Lady's Night
This is a night dedicated to all the beautiful ladies in town. Here we have special sexy cocktails for you, great tunes for you, you are the princess tonight. Ladies get drink for free from 9:00pm till midnight. No cover. Longitude TEL (8621) 6431 7751

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
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Remix Fashion Show
Raffles Design Institute presents the Remix Fashion Show at Sky Club this Wednesday night. With showcasing the evolution of music and fashion from the 70's, 80's, 90's, the show is to emphasize how music has influenced fashion in the past, present, and the future. Local rock band Sonnet will give us live music performances. Starts at 7:00pm. Cover: RMB100. Sky Club TEL (8621) 6255 5626

New Heights Caribbean Night
Join this summer's hottest crowd at New Heights' Caribbean Night, celebrating the glittering summer spirit with tropical drinks, funky Latin beats and live DJ performance. A fabulous night of frolics, fun and delicious drinks. All Rum, Tequila and Cachaca based drinks buy one get one free, from 10:00pm till late. New Heights TEL (8621) 6321 0909

SIP
Hey Ladies! Get dressed up and head to Sin right now! Every Wednesday from 9:00pm to 12:00am, ladies get free drinks and a few special ladies cocktails will be offered. The hot girls and guys shaking their bodies will make Sin the most packed mid-week event for all partygoers. Sin Lounge TEL (8621) 6267 7779

Thursday, September 10, 2009
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Karma-Koma
Karma-Koma is the brain child of Uprooted Sunshine's vocalist ChaCha and The Drunk Monk and is Shanghai's first and only Trip-Hop, Downbeat and Abstract Hip-Hop night. This month we welcome back Kodama from Magic Garden. The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Signal to Noise
Signal to Noise is about exploring methods and strategies of improvisation. The music is grounded in jazz improvisation, blending concepts and principles from both Western and Eastern contemporary classical music. JZ Club TEL (8621) 6431 0269

SMS Volume 1
Bar Rouge & Shanghai Music Society are proud to present: in celebration of the opening season - SMS Compilation Vol. 1. The best of Shanghai DJs and producers will be spinning all night long! Free entry. Bar Rouge TEL (8621) 6339 1199

Friday, September 11, 2009
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Nougatine
Be one of the first to indulge in Jean Georges' latest addition, Nougatine, a casual yet sophisticated dining experience. Nougatine restaurant is open 7 days a week for dinner from 6:00pm to 11:00pm serving dishes from our al a carte menu. Take advantage of the prix-fixe menu for RMB 250 including three courses. Prix fix menu changes twice monthly. Jean Georges TEL (8621) 6321 7733

The Egyptian Party
On Sept. 11, the return of Queen Cleopatra attended by her Hot Servant and her Private Bodyguard, enjoy a series of shows like Belly Dance, Egyptian Ancient drummers along with other live performances in Barbarossa Palace. Starts at 9:00pm. No cover. Barbarossa TEL (8621) 6318 0220

Electro Paradise
Every Friday Velas is full of electro and house music. You can get four free drink vouchers if you show up before 11:0pm. Starts at 9:00pm, free entry. Club Velas TEL (8621) 6124 9888

Saturday, September 12, 2009
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The 4th Hit Of Hell United
Tonight you will enjoy the hottest music with hottest bands including Chaos Mind, SixShot, October Capricorn, From The Red. Don't miss it! Starts at 9:00pm, RMB40 for entry. Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662

Mural's 6th Anniversary Blast
Mural is six years old! One of the longest standing bars in Shanghai, Mural is going all out with a birthday blast that you won't forget! Devious Dane & The Dynamics get the party started with their groovy fusion of disco and funk on the stage, DJTrix follows laying down the dancefloor stormers. Buy-one-get-one-free on bottles of whiskey, vodka, rum or tequila, so bring down your friends! And enjoy free flow vodka Mixers, Sex on the Beach and Budvar beer from midnight to 3:00am. The band starts at 9:30pm-late, entrance fee RMB50. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Sweatshop Feat. Kay C
The September edition of Sweatshop is proud to present one of the most gifted homegrown drum'n'bass selecta's in Asia, and Phreaktion's first dnb ambassador from back in the day. Kay C is known for his fast-mixing skills and ability to command the dancefloor. Also a new member to the Sweatshop family, JJ MC - fresh off the boat from the UK will be spitting fire throughout the night so come down for a full-on dnb night that showcases the music in all forms. The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Sunday, September 13, 2009
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SunJam
LOgO presents SunJam to jam the best Shanghai musician together after party by DJ Casie Lane (USA) spinning soulful deep house. You don't need to be a pro, you just need to bring your guitar, bass or percussion, and jam! Special drinks of the night-Sangria glass at RMB20. Starts at 10:00pm. No cover. LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646

Weekend BBQ
Weekend BBQ, every Sunday from 5:30pm to 9:30pm on the bar terrace, BBQ with salad bar, fresh fruit & dessert at RMB278/per person, including 1 glass of sparkling wine or draft beer, child below 12 years old at RMB100/per person. Come to have a good weekend! New Heights TEL (8621) 6321 0909

Sunday Vibe
No matter rain or shine, inside or out, come to feel the vibe on Sundays at Manifesto. All night happy hour and drink specials, tapas and BBQ feasts will surely get you prepared for the work week. Our Guest DJs will spin great tunes until late. Starts at 6:00pm. Manifesto TEL (8621) 6289 9108

Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Season 2009-2010 Opening Concert
Tickets selling for 80-280rmb.
September 20, Shanghai Oriental Art Center-Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

"Swan Lake" By San Francisco Ballet
Tickets selling for 180-880rmb.
September 23-25, Shanghai Grand Theatre-Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

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