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Golden October at The Kerry in Beijing

Golden Season for Hairy Crabs at Beijing's Hotel Kunlun

Come and Enjoy the Taste of Munich in Beijing

The Peninsula Shanghai Preview Rates

Romantic Getaway at Kempinski Sanya from RMB1280 Per Room Per Night

Happy Holiday, Happy Valley at Holiday Inn Century City Chengdu

The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• PATA's Chinese Website In Operation
• Nine Chinese Universities Form Alliance
• MIIT: Measures Will Be Taken To Support Chinese Tech SMEs
• New World Department Store Publishes Annual Report
• China's Tourism Revenue Reached CNY100.7 Billion During October Holiday
• Guangzhou To Ban Tobacco Sales To Vulnerable Groups
• Google To Launch Chinese Mobile Phone Voice Search Service
• Carrefour To Buy More Local Fruit And Veg In Chongqing

The Hairy Crab Season
The best things in life are worth waiting for... From October our exquisite Chinese Restaurant Yar Chi Ting will present Chef Ken Shao's selection of Hairy Crab specialty dishes. Select from 15 beautifully crafted and prepared a la carte dishes headlined by Chef Shao's signature dish Sauteed mandarin fish roll with minced crab meat and vegetable. Celebrate the Hairy Crab season in fine style Yar Chi Ting at Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park. Level 3 Yar Chi Ting Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 Dinner 18:00 - 22:30 For reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4047. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong Shanghai.

Grand Moment at Grand Millennium Beijing
This premium 5-star hotel of 521 grand and spacious guestrooms. Large pillar-less 1000 sqm grand ballroom and 11 meeting rooms. Award-wining oxygen club occupy three floors. Grand Millennium Beijing offers three restaurants and bars will make you an exciting and unforgettable experience. Tel: (8610) 8587 6888; Fax: (8610) 8587 6999; Website: www.grandmillenniumbeijing.com

Smart Enough to Make The Weekends Enjoyable
Holiday Inn Century City Chengdu presents "Happy Holiday, Happy Valley" weekend family package at only RMB1399 from 25 September, 2009 to 28 February, 2010. The package features 2 nights stay at Superior Room in Holiday Inn with breakfast up to 3 persons, Chengdu Happy Valley family tickets and scheduled shuttle bus transfer. Holiday Inn Century City Chengdu is located in the prime district of Chengdu with a 10-minute drive from Chengdu's city centre and 20-minute from Chengdu International Airport. For more information and reservations, please contact: (8628) 8534 8888 or email to: reservation.chengdu@ihgcd-jzg.com

Hotel Kunlun October 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 1180 net inclusive of breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB 1380 net inclusive of breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1580 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 December, 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.

Ramada Parkside Beijing, the Ideal Choice for Your Business
Discovered the professional conference facilities in central Olympic area that Ramada Parkside Beijing, in walking distance to the "Bird Nest"- the main venue of 2008 Olympic Games. It is neighbored by the facilities including Beijing International Convention Center, China National Convention Center, China Science & Technology Museum, Beijing Conference Center, and very close to Zhong-Guan-Cun, Wang-Jing and Shang-Di high tech industrial park. The hotel extensive meeting facilities including the 324 square meters Grand ballroom, as well as multi-function rooms. All facilities feature the state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment make this hotel to be the perfect business place just designed for you. Tel: (8610) 6480 9988. Email: reservation@ramadabj.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 31 October 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

Value for Your Weekend Stay Offer
Amazing value weekend deal! Receive RMB 1000 credit to spend anywhere at The Westin Beijing Financial Street, from RMB 1000 per room per night. Upgrade and we'll match your room rate with hotel credit, so you can spend even more... For more information or to make a reservation, please call (8610) 6606 8866 or email reservation.beijing@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!

Relax yourself in Life Spa
Life spa is a Bali-Asian themed spa which started in 2000. Customers can enjoy several different pampering services from signature aromatherapy treatments which offer four different experiences from relaxation to rejuvenation, to a selection of body treatments ranging from body scrubs to facials and baths using natural products. Our professional therapist will give you a great relaxation experience that refreshes you both physically and mentally. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6439 3408

Time for a Midday Treat
Your days are busy, and leisure time is scarce. That's why Evian Spa is offering a very special promotion. From 10:00am-2:00pm, Monday through Thursday, you can enjoy 20% off any of our revitalizing treatments (Excluding special promotions and packages). So come visit us, you deserve it. Add: Evian Spa, Three on the Bund, 2/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai, China. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6321 6622

Excel Worldwide Moving & Storage help you move!
Excel Worldwide Moving & Storage provides comprehensive services to our customers from domestic move to international move, temporary storage to long term storage. All our employees have been extensively trained so that they may serve you better. With our free accurate estimates, reasonable rates, local warehouse facilities, fully equipped trucks, we assure you a high quality move. For more information, please call (8621) 3462 8040

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

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

Have a great learning experience at Tops Mandarin
Tops Mandarin is a professional Mandarin training school in Shanghai. We provide the high quality Chinese language education service to expats with an affordable price. We focus on developing learners' communication competence by using applicable materials and emphasizing the language's functions. Every minute you spend in Tops Mandarin is rewarding. For more information, please call (8621) 3382 0086

Yash Family Care
Yash Family Care is the first professional family care service company in Shanghai, provides safe and reliable housekeeping service for foreigner families. Most of our employees are Shanghai residents certified by Shanghai Police Office, and all of them are trained so they may provide excellent service. For more information, please call (8621) 5289 7877

RAChina
October 21-23, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

2009 China International Trade Fair For Apparel Fabrics And Accessories
October 20-23, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

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

Body in Circumstance
1918 ArtSpace is exhibiting two series of oil paintings on canvas from Judith and Yi sharing a common subject matter: people in summer clothes. As a female painter, Judith focuses on zooming in female body parts on big canvases, revealing fine-textured skin and colorful clothes of women in swimming suits while Yi captures an actual scene of a summer beach, realistically showing a place of cultural interest of a certain season and environment.
October 10– November 11, 1918 ArtSpace TEL (8621) 5228 6776

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

National Dance Theatre "Wang Zhaojun"
Tickets selling for 100－880rmb.
October 18-19, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

The Weekly Radio Concert Gala Concert
Tickets selling for 30-50rmb.
October 19, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772

Concert Of The Boys & Girls Choir of Harlem Alumni Ensemble
Tickets selling for 100-500rmb.
October 20, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772

Concert By Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
Tickets selling for 280-1880rmb.
October 21-22, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Sodagreen 2009 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 180-780rmb.
October 24, Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium) TEL (8621) 6438 5200

Monday, October 19
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Candy Girls Night
Monday doesn't mean you should stay at home. If you are in the mood you could still go out to have fun, especially when we hold up the ladies' night for all the candy girls. Ladies will get free drinks and RMB80 for guys to get open bar. Starts at 8:30pm. Club DKD TEL (8621) 6384 8777

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?" hits 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, October 20
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Mile High Club
Ever needed a reason to go out and party on a Tuesday? Airline personnel take note: Every Tuesday, all airline, hotel and airport workers enjoy RMB25 for standard drinks or RMB100 for an open bar all night (airline, hotel card required). For everyone else, Zapata's is offering all you can eat tacos for RMB80, 4:00pm - 9:00pm. Also, get 4 Coronas or 10 tequila shots for RMB100. Zapata's TEL (86) 1381 8669 754

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

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, October 21
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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

Men's Night
Guys must feel left out as Ladies Night is everywhere in town. Don't worry guys, here's your chance. The Bulldog hosts a Men's Night where you could be the leading role. Take your girls, enjoy the live sports, live rock music, pool and darts. RMB50 for unlimited vodka/gin mixers and Carlsberg between 10:00pm to 12:00am. Starts at 6:00pm. The Bulldog TEL (8621) 6445 9464

Mr Hot
Every Wednesday M2 presents "Mr. Hot" HIP-HOP party, the guy who win the "Mr.Hot" title wins a bottle of champagne & cash prize as well. Come and rock out as DJ Jason & Ark & Ring smashes hip-hop all night long. Starts at 21:00pm. No cover. Q5 card member gets 1 free drink. M2 TEL (8621) 6288 6222

Thursday, October 22
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Laughs-o-rama Hit Shanghai Yet Again With ChopSchticks
Laughs-o-rama hit Shanghai yet again with ChopSchticks at 8:00pm on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at Number 5 Bistro on The Bund! Headliner Dennis Regan performs with top opening act Ryan Conner in what is sure to rock the house! One of the premier comedians in the business, Dennis epitomizes clever comedy making him a hit with any audience! Based in New York City, Ryan is a regular at most of the major clubs on the East Coast and is one of the top up-and-coming comedians working today! RMB290 at the door, RMB220 in advance up until Tuesday October 20. For tix call 138 1897 1975 now!

Click! Part 6
Click is back for its 3rd installment. A night of experimental dance music, eratic beats, stabbing synths and deep sub bass. Michael Cai, Lon and Drunk Monk will be joined by special guests to move your feet and wreck your mind. The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

SMS
Bar Rouge hosts "Shanghai Music Society" with all the most Shanghai's respected DJs! Free entry, music is Minimal-Maximal, Dirty House, 4*4 Bassline, French Electro, Funky Break, Glitch, Ghetto Tek, Nu Disco, Miami bass and more than ever love. Bar Rouge TEL (8621) 6339 1199

Friday, October 23
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Incredible Dancer - Mackenson
Mackenson is the hottest dancer from France. He's not only dancing with body but his soul. You can't miss out his wonderful live show. RMB100 for entry. Sky Club TEL (8621) 6255 5626

Brothers in Beat
DJ Shige hails from Japan and is well renowned in Shanghai for his eclectic sets of old school funk and sweet soul music. DJ HBD was recently crowned China DMC Champion and has been tearing up the floors at Mural for a while now. Funk, old school hip hop and dancefloor bombs will bring the house down. RMB100 with open bar 10pm-2am. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Volar Hong Kong Party (Resident of Volar - DJ Leman)
Express yourself through the powerful and groovy tunes of Volar Hong Kong's resident DJ Leman. Get ready to be amazed by his versatile beats that build up with slow, sexy tech house before pushing it with progressive and electro house music. Since moving to Asia in 2005, Ex top model DJ Leman has toured the region extensively and is set to explode internationally; first, however, he's ready to give the SIN's glamorous guests a night they won't forget. Free entry before 10:30pm. After 10:30pm RMB100 for guys. SIN TEL (8621) 6267 7779

Saturday, October 24
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Sub-Culture
For the October Sub-Culture we are excited to be joined by Bangkok's underground ruler, DJ Dragon! Recently, Dragon has fallen in love with the sounds of Dubstep and has set up Thailands first ever dubstep night, Dubway, which has just celebrated its first birthday with the notorious Goth-Trad from Japan. Get ready to experience one of the true pioneers of the asian electronic music scene! The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Yu Guo + The Honeys
Starts at 9:00pm, RMB40 for entry. Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662

Genie in Barbarossa
The Biggest Magical Genie Mysterious DJ Aladdin Sensual Shadow Dancing Exotic Arabian Beauties. Starts at 9:00pm, free entry. Barbarossa TEL (8621) 6318 0220

Sunday, October 25
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SinDay Sundays
Ever not knowing where to go after your brunch and looking for the perfect Sunday afternoon party? We introduce to you "Sinday" - a party that starts at 4:00pm, free canapes pass around and special discount on Taittinger Champagne (RMB480 per bottle, RMB80 per glass). No cover. SIN TEL (8621) 6267 7779

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

Delicious Weekend Brunch Treat
Come as a group of four and Laris will treat one of you to a complimentary brunch. Minimum order of three courses each, at RMB228, required. Available on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Laris TEL (8621) 6321 9922

Concert By Philips Symphony Orchestra
Tickets selling for 100-680srmb.
October 28, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Drama "Lulu, Listen to Me"
Tickets selling for 100-680rmb.
November 12-15, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409

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