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Xianzai Beijing Issue #3.38
April 22, 2002
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Travel Information
Hotel Deals
Dining Out
Health & Fitness
Relocations
Property/Real Estate
Jobs
Wine Deals
Classifieds
Education
Services

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Great Deals!

Are you paying too much for your MBA?
Summit University is offering a fully U.S. accredited Master's in Leadership and a Chinese accredited Master's in Management. Convenient Class Schedule. Top U.S. Professors. Affordable Tuition. For more information please visit www.SummitU.com or call 010-6891-9751 or mail to info@SummitU.com

Beijing Landmark Towers Apartment
-- In the bustling area of North Dongsanhuan Road
Unique environment perfectly combines business and living with a great choice of entertainment facilities. Professional steward service looks after your living details. Attractive rents and flexible leases are at your fingertips. Are you ready to get it?
Tel: 6590 6688-5215/5007/5008 Fax: 6590 6922
Email: apt@beijinglandmark.com Website: www.beijinglandmark.com

Seasonal Offer at The Excelsior, Hong Kong
The Excelsior, Hong Kong is now offering a seasonal deal at only HK$888++ for a standard room; buffet breakfast supplement HK$100 per person.
For details and reservations:
www.excelsiorhongkong.com. Toll Free from China : 10 800 852 0241
e-mail exhkg-reservations@mohg.com

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Travel Information

Enjoy the tropical splendor of Indonesia on the doorstep of Singapore. Just a thirty minute ferry ride from Singapore in the Riau Islands of Indonesia lies the island of Batam. After a delicious buffet breakfast at our resort you can shop in Singapore and still be back for dinner or simply relax and enjoy the lush island life. The Batam View Hotel & Beach Resort and DiveRiau offers you everything from world class golf to a fully stocked and certified PADI dive centre specializing in courses from beginner to advanced, technical, and rebreather certification. And you won't get a better deal on top quality diving gear then from our Pro Dive Shop.
For more information click on our sites at www.batamviewresort.com or www.diveriau.com or simply contact us directly at info@diveriau.com

Nostalgic for vintage aircraft? Check with our competition.
Because at United Airlines, we have one of the youngest fleets in the business.
And thanks to you, our flights are filling fast, in fact, so fast, that our daily double is back! So don't delay, book your flights today.
United Pulls the Stops Out! Now, fly Beijing to Chicago Non-Stop!
Our daily non-stop hop from Beijing to Chicago is back, zipping you to the Windy City in only 13 hours. And our daily flight from Beijing to San Francisco via Tokyo is already flying high.
Either way, get to the USA more conveniently with United! And when you fly with United, you'll really appreciate the care and investment that we've made taking you aboard our young fleet of aircraft, averaging only 8 years old.
Here's our time saving schedule from Beijing to Chicago, every day:
United #850: Departs Beijing: 4:35PM Arrives Chicago: 4:35PM (same day arrival)
United #851: Departs Chicago:11:55AM Arrives Beijing:2:35PM (next day)
Special Offer! For a limited time, we have some great rates back to the States!
For Reservations and Information, contact United Airlines: Tel: Beijing: (10) 6463-1111 Email: flyua@ual.com

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Hotel Deals

HARBOUR PLAZA BEIJING'S ADDED VALUE LONG STAY PACKAGE
Harbour Plaza Beijing's "Added Value Long Stay Package" offers preferential room rates to guests staying for a minimum of 30 consecutive nights.
Rates start from US$65 in a Deluxe Room with Kitchenette (45 sqm).
For reservations, please call Tel. 6436 2288 Exts. 2800/2804.
Visit our web site: www.harbour-plaza.com/hpbj/special.asp

Shangri-La Hotel Harbin Telephone: 0451-485-8888 Fax: 0451-462-1666
Get away from gloomy gray sky of Beijing and see what it is like to be in a city with clear blue sky this Labour Day Holiday. Shangri-La Harbin's Labour Day Special rate starts at RMB388.00 inclusive of 2 breakfasts per room per night (subject to 15% surcharge). Promotion period: April 27, 2002 until May 5, 2002.
Email: shar@shangri-la.com

Shanghai JC Mandarin-"Labour Day" Room Package, valid from May 1 to 7, 2002.
Single Room RMB618+ Double Room RMB718+ both includes breakfast
After 3 nights continuous stay, 4th night complimentary
Only applicable for Chinese citizen and Green Card holders.
Reservation Tel:(21)62791888 x 5125/5126 or 8008201225(Tollfree)
e-mail:resvn.sjm@meritus-hotels.com

Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
Give yourself a break during the May Holidays!
Starting April 27th until May 7th, treat yourself at the Holiday Inn Lido Beijing for only RMB488 ++ per night. This includes complimentary daily breakfast for 2, complimentary use of the Health Club, late check-out until 2:00 p.m. and a 20% discount at the Italian Restaurant Pinocchio!
valid for PRC citizens including Hong Kong and Macao and for foreign residents with residence permit an advance reservation is required and room is subject to availability.
Call 6437 6780 for information and for reservations or fax at 6437 8816.
E-mail:reservations.hilb@lidoplace.com

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing Tel:68005588
The Grand Ballroom and the Four Seasons Roof Garden at the Presidential Plaza are wonderful venues to hold a wedding.
There are Chinese and Western buffet menues to chose from, priced from 128 per person.
The hotel provides a complimentary dressing room, background ¡°Happiness¡± signage, a floral centerpiece for the main table, a VIP signature book, sign boards, Karaoke sound system and free car parking for guests a heading the wedding.
http://www.stateguesthotel.com

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Dining Out

China World Hotel
Henry J. Bean Bar & Restaurant
For reservations, please call: 65052266
Within the month of May, US Deep South Promotion with 5 Starters, 5 Mains, 3 Desserts are available at Henry J.Bean.
May 1st,2002 Meet you there!--Hank's Friend Nite opens the Beer Garden. Frozen cocktail with a authentic Harricane glass at RMB120 per person is for your first taste! Keep the glass as a personal gift for you.
Catching on the new band in mid way...
PRIVATE EYE -- 5 piece High Power Band with 4 strong vocalists capanle of playing many different types of music from top 40; Keeping up with the no.1 hits and also a set of popular kiwi Music.

The St Regis Beijing
Sunday Brunch

Turn your Sunday Brunch to a gourmet indulgence experience?
At the Garden Court, Executive Chef Charles Kneipp teams up with the Chefs from renowned Danieli's, Celestial Court and Shunsai Japanese Restaurant, to present you the selections of their best!
RMB 218* Includes unlimited juices and coffee or tea.
RMB 248* Includes one glass of imported sparkling wine/imported wine, one soft drink or one beer.
RMB 288* Includes unlimited imported sparkling wine/imported wine, soft drink or beer.
Reservations: 6460 6688 ext. 2340/2341
The Incredible Lunch
Astor Grill and Danieli's present you two sets of menu that designed to delight both your gourmet senses and your busy schedule!
Astor Grill Executive Lunch
3-course menu at RMB99*
Danieli's Pasto Pronto
3-course menu at RMB118*
Guaranteed quality food and service, or your money back!
Reservations: 6460 6688 ext. 2637 (Astor Grill) or 2440 (Danieli's)
* Price is per person and subject to 15% surcharge

Harbour Plaza Beijing
SECRETARIES WEEK
April 22-28
Cafe California
Lunch and Dinner
Calling all secretaries, you deserve a treat from us! Please call the Deli Shop at Cafe California at Tel. 6436 2288 Ext. 2617 to reserve a FREE 1 Ib. freshly baked cake per table. Advanced reservation is required.
For reservations, please call Tel. 6436 2288 Exts. 2617.
Visit our web site: www.harbour-plaza.com/hpbj/press.asp

Beijing New Century Hotel -10-Year Anniversary Dining Specials!
Beijing New Century Hotel (two minutes from Xizhimen) celebrates its 10-year anniversary with great F&B promotions! The Macao Food Festival (April 15-26) at the Bamboo Garden Cafe: Guest chef from Macao prepares a gourmet Portuguese style buffet nightly for only RMB99+15%. Or experience "The Cuisine of Shunde" at our Golden Palace: Visiting chefs from Shunde offer a selection of exotic cuisine. For more details call 6849-2001, or log on to www.newcenturyhotel.com.cn.

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing Tel:68005588
The Presidential Plaza Goes
Green, Healthy & Delicious
Asparagus & Strawberries Focused Dishes
Combine Health And Flavor To Beijing's Dining Scene
The Beijing Presidential Plaza is offering specially asparagus & strawberries dishes in April. A highly nutritious vegetable, asparagus is full of flavor and has a soft texture. It critically acclaimed for its taste and health value in improving one's appetite and aiding in digestion. Asparagus ranks among the top ten dishes in the world cuisine.
Presidential Plaza Hosts Shanghai Cuisine Festival
The Dynasty Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant at the Presidential Plaza will feature Shanghai-style dishes in its April menu. Guest chefs from famous Shanghai cuisine restaurant will be demonstrating their distinctive dishes to curious Beijing gastronomists.
You will be able to enjoy several widely recognized special dishes from Shanghai, such as river crabs dressed in oil and soil bean juice, fried/boiled river eels and carefully dressed greater croakers.
http://www.stateguesthotel.com

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Health & Fitness

At Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics, we are proud to announce the opening of our own Blood Bank. As the first international hospital in China to do this, we are now able to offer our patients the highest quality, pre-screened blood that meets the American Blood Bank standard. Working with our partner, the Beijing Red Cross Blood Center, we also intend to commence monthly Blood Drives in the very near future. For more information, please call 6433-3960 ext. 350 or email bjunited@bjunited.com.cn

Quick Result Jujube Kernel Calm Nerves Capsule let you beyond insomnia
Quick Result Jujube Kernel Calm Nerves Capsule(QRJKCNC) is pure herbal medicine. It is an ancestral secret recipe and was produced by modern scientific and technology with characteristic of less dosage but quick and high result. In clinic research, its efficacy is similar to compare with western medicine sleeping pill hyminal. However, as pure herbal medicine, it hasn't any side effect and no dependency even using it for a long time. QRJKCNC can adjust your biology clock and restore your good sleeping circle. After using it for 2-3 courses, a lot of people get back their good sleeping without using any medicine. When it is 11-12 PM you will feel sleepy automatically and get into soundly sleeping easily. It is QRJKCNC lets your beyond insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, cardiac palpitation, forgetfulness.
Long-Effect Weight Loss Capsule (LEWLC)
LEWLC is pure herbal medicine. It invigorates functions of the "kidney" and "spleen" (Qi), which leads to eliminate dampness, phlegm and results in weight loss. In modern medical scientific research, it reduces intake, synthesis and accumulation of lipid, increase of energy consumption and promote of decomposition of lipid. It hasn't side effect like loss of appetite, disorder of incretion. LEWLC has been used oven five years with several thousand cases both in China and US. The curative rate was near 85%, the effective rate was near100%.
Dr.Qu Tel. & Fax: 65386113 or 13001104006. email:jianjunq@a-1.net.cn

Education

Toddlers (age 2) to Year 13 (age 17-18)make the most of the opportunity of living in Beijing.
BIS offers a unique English and Chinese cultural environment and prepares students from over 30 countries for a multilingual, multicultural leadership role in tomorrow's society.
Mum&Me: Toddlers as young as 6months! Bring your mums or dads for fun, games, songs, sand and bubbles. Three times a week, 1:00 till 2:15pm. RMB30 per child RMB50 for families for the coffee and cookies.
Contact: Martina Dewsnap ( Admissions Officer) Tel: 8583-3731 Ex:25, E-mail: martinad@ycef.com
Website: http://www.ycef.com
Address: Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025, P.R.C.
BIS is an Associate Member of the European Council of International Schools, and is a fully recognised Examination Center for IGCSE and AICE level sponsored by Cambridge, UK.

Tired of Eating Gong Bao Ji Ding Every Meal? Sick of Cab Drivers Taking the Most Indirect Route and Then Stopping in the Most Inconvenient Place? Or Do You Simply Want To Say Something Incredibly Witty to that Beautiful Girl Smiling at You?
Now you can! Come try our Mandarin survival courses. At BERLITZ we can help you with these problems. We have experienced Chinese teachers who will provide for your daily Chinese needs. Become independent at BERLITZ - understanding your language goals for the past 123 years.
Address: Suite 801, No.6 Ritan Road, Chaoyang District
Tel:65080244/65080255/65080274 Email: marx@berlitz.com.cn

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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at:
http://www.alliedintl.com
http://www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing)
Tel: ( 86 10) 6595 8759/60 (Beijing)

Property/Real Estate

High Quality Foreign Apartment Atlantic Tower For Sale!
YOUR CHANCE TO CATCH THE LAST FEW REMAINING FOREIGN APARTMENTS, COZY LIVING GREAT FOR INVESTMENT, BEAUTIFUL LAKE SIDE VIEW LUXURIOUS LOBBY, 2 BEDROOM,106 SQM, 4 BEDROOM, 211 SQM, FULLY EQUIPPED MODERN STYLES
TEL-86-10-64731118
DEVELOPER: Beijing XinYi Realest Development Co. http://www.xianzai.com.cn/aplace/

FOREIGN APARTMENTS - Beautiful Asia Holiday Garden
Located in Beijing's CBD business area and only 5 minutes to China World Trade Center. US$650 only,120 square meters, fully furnished, satellite TV including CNN and HBO, conference hall, free parking places. Please visit us to find your ideal home or office.
Tel: 85758575 Fax: 85788886 Emall: GK0761@sina.com

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Jobs

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JOB VACANCY at British Embassy Beijing
Visa Section
Position: Visa Registry Clerk - Open to qualified expatriates
Main purpose of job: To provide a fast and efficient registry service in support of Entry Clearance Officers and Entry Clearance Managers in their work.
*Responsibilities
- To process data from applications
- To answer telephone enquiries
- The retrieval of files
- To maintain records/files and carry out an efficient weeding programme
- To draft/send telegrams to London
- To draft and send routine letters and faxes
*Requirements
- A good approach to teamwork.
- Ability to work in a busy office environment.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organisation skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office is an asset.
- Current 'Z' visa is essential and applicant must confirm length of validity of visa in application
Starting salary for this position will be RMB 12,381.53 (Grade LEIII (E)).
Deadline for receipt of application is 30 April 2002.
Please send CV and covering letter to:
The Personnel Officer
The British Embassy
11 Guanghu Lu
Beijing 100600
Fax: 6532 7989
E-mail: Jobapplicationspeking@fco.gov.uk

Carden U S A,Carden Beijing, China 2002
Job Vacancy at Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Experimental School
Position: Grade 1-2 English Teacher, Summer School Grade 1-6
Pls contact Assya Wang at:cardenchina01@yahoo.com or visit:
www.cardenschool.org MP:13701115484 Phone: 88448081,88459946

TEFL/ESL CERTIFICATED NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS WANTED
BINE [Beijing Institute for New Economy]
small classes, central location, excellent conditions
For more information please contact with Echo at:
Email echo@neweco.com.cn Phone:86-10-65046495

Seeking experienced native English speaking writers/hosts/producers for an international TV Production Company in Beijing. Knowledge of media and China economic situation a must! Send in depth CV and cover letter to: greatlinkmedia@vip.sina.com

International School of Beijing-Shunyi (ISB) cordially invites applications from teaching professionals for our 2002-2003 school year. If you are interested in working at the ISB, please visit our website http://www.isb.bj.edu.cn/humanresource/human_work.htm for details.

3 years of experience in Telecommunication R&D, project management. Tsinghua University IMBA and Peking University BA seeking new position starting July. Contact 13501096617 or bladechen2000@yahoo.com.cn

Foreigner looking for a job as F&B Mgr/Director in Beijing or in China with more than 20 years background. Available from Feb 6 2002. Package neogiatable. Contact me - andrewklumpur@hotmail.com

Enter the world of electronic media: Xianzai is expanding and we have vacancies for experienced media executives, good base salary plus commissions. 2 years sales experience (preferably in media), Internet & Web knowledge, and Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese. Please forward your English resume to paul@xianzai.com
Note: Do NOT attach resumes--instead place them in the body of E-mails. Attachments will not be opened.

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada

Wine Deals

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Classifieds

For Sale: A Permanent membership at the Lido Health club. $2500. If
interested please call: 13910825327

For Sale: New Compaq Presario 701 CL: 950 MHz AMD Duron CPU; 20G Hard Drive; 256MB RAM; 14.1" XGA TFT Active Matrix Display; DVD-ROM; 3.5 Floppy; Internal 56K Modem & 10/100 Ethernet card; Windows XP (English); 16MB Video Card; Expandable. Asking 1600.00 USD. Call Paul at 13611105179.

Only 5 minutes to China World Trade Center, Two bedrooms,two bathrooms and a living room,fully furnished with a complete set of home electrical appliance,140 square meters, rental US$1450/mth.ISDN&ADSL installed. Contact Ms.Zhang at 65266666-2305/2306,or 13511011313, email: veredtours@163.com

Do you need a Clown? Mr. Magic brings magic and music to parties in Beijing and Shanghai!
Great for kids' birthday parties and office kick-off meetings. Mr. Magic is a bilingual MC and DJ as well! We even do Harry Potter themed parties! E-mail green59@yahoo.com and KEEP SMILING

NARRATOR REQUIRED- to narrate classical piece at charity event (expenses paid), mime skills would be an advantage. Please email steve_hill_uk@yahoo.co.uk

Owners want to giveaway to a responsible family a 10 Month old Male Dachshund completely housebroken. needs obedience training. Interested parties contact us by email imkk@public3.bta.net.cn

Services

Equipment Rentals in China!
Avoid difficult negotiations with Chinese customs! Save time, money and effort! China Business Associates is offering a special service for businesspeople traveling to China. Let us take care of all your office and home needs--rent from us when you arrive in China! Rent mobile phones, computers, projectors, and more! Click Here for more information: http://www.america-china.com/chinaservices/equipment.htm

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 25371788, Fax: +852 25372877
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

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Community Announcements

Don't Miss It ! PUNCHLINE COMEDY CLUB, Thursday & Friday 25 & 26 April, 8pm at The Poachers Inn.
Direct from London's Comedy Circuit,
Pierre Hollins
"BLOODY FUNNY!" - Time Out
"COMEDY ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN." - Hot Tickets
"A 'MUST SEE. '..." The Guardian
Noel Britten
"The country's finest emerging Stand Up." Comedy Review
"I laughed so much I nearly died!" - The Sunday Times
"There was one person who stood out a mile, his name is Noel Britten!" - The Mail
Get Tickets 200 RMB, any evening at Poachers, or call 139-1082-6384 for details.

The Bridge School Culture Salon is open to all foreigners interested in learning Chinese language and culture. This time topic is about Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our Meeting is the 25 th of April. 3:30-5:00p.m. Price: 30RMB, Please don't hesitate join us via 84517605 or E-mail bridge.school@mailcity.com. Adress:East Lake Villa club, second floor.We hope to see you at The Bridge School Culture Salon!

Xie Liu - sonic migrations - From the chilled sounds of lush strings,
liquid tablas and the voices of angels ... to funk-beyond-borders,
percussive grooves and up-tempo breakbeat jazz. For a sonic journey
through the deserts & tropics of Africa, Arabia, India, and Amazonia,
come by Jia 55 and hitch a ride. Soul food and funk-filled flavours
served from the musical melting pot. DJ Damon. From 9pm, Jia 55, free
(on the 1st & 3rd Sat. of each month).

Beijing Photo Group - An enthusiastic amateur or professional
photographer? Interested in meeting other photographers and sharing
ideas, information and experience? The BPG welcomes all serious
photographers to our bi-weekly meetings, for presentations, slide shows
etc, and encourages you to bring along photos for informal feedback and discussion. Email:bjgphoto@yahoo.com or call 13910534743 for further information.

UCLA Club.
Register your membership at http://www.uclaclub.com or e-mail your application to davissonwu@UCLAlumni.net. UCLA Club
welcomes to UCLA alumni and friends now working in China.

Business Ethics in China is a non-profit project created to improve the business climate in China through promotion of good business practices. We offer free educational seminars to introduce basic information about business ethics. Seminars are offered in English or Chinese and are
intended for middle and upper level managers. For more information, or to request a seminar for your company, e-mail:beic@netchina.com.cn

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP FOOTBALL CLUB in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone (from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees for one year season. For more information please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106
Thank you. Please call me if you are unclear.
Robert Gonnella, Tel.: 6234 7106

The Beijing International Choir is open to new members. If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please contact Kaye Marshall at beijingchoir@hotmail.com. We practice every Tues evening and have several performances each year.

ShangLong Dragonboat Club practices Sunday mornings out in Qingpu on beautiful Dian Shan lake. Beginners welcome! For more information contact dragonboatsh@yahoo.com or Cathy at 136-2166-6248.

Literary & Philosophy Club meets at week ends, offert a western-eastern wisdom comparative chats (4 weeks), no confetional religions or profit purposes, near Beijing Language and Cultural University in Haidian, English & Spanish language speaking. contact George at bodhi@mundivia.es

BEIJING INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
The Beijing International Christian Fellowship is a multicultural, Bible-centered, interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders. Consisting of people from 60 countries, and translating from English into five other languages, we are truly able to worship God in unity in the midst of cultural diversity. Please join us Sunday mornings for worship services at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Children, Teen and Adult Sunday School classes are offered. Nursery care is also available.We meet at the 21st Century Theater, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu (approx. 2km east of the Kempinski Hotel).
For more information about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.com.cn
Due to local government regulations, the Fellowship is open to foreign passport holders only. Please bring a photo ID that proves foreign citizenship.

SQUASH - Learn the basics and get into shape at a club near you. Individual lessons from beginner to advanced player will help you get the best out of this game in a fun way. Contact Jens on 1350 1079 014 or e-mail to jf2208@yahoo.com

Join the Beijing Cricket Club! Indoor cricket is played on Saturday
afternoons at the Western Academy Beijing. Women and men of all skill, age, and nationality are welcome! For timings, directions and updates contact Ali at saz_kazmi@yahoo.com 13671069342 or Paul at paulturner1970@yahoo.com 13671038438

Chess players - get together for occasional fun sessions. Contact Beatrice on 136 81 46 44 82. or mailto:beatrice.fourny@dree.org

La Leche League of Beijing: offers information, encouragement and support for breastfeeding mothers. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM at Beijing United Family Hospital. All pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and nursing babies are welcome to attend. Call 8079-6988 for more information.

TAIJI, A KEY TO KEEPING YOU FIT! Follow Han to learn traditional Wu style Taijiquan, weapons play and push-hands. Heidi will accompany in translation. Please contact Heidi at heidi@95777.com 13001039563 or 85822509

Friendly, funny Latin dancing lessons with SALSA PEKINA!
Salsa Pekina are now teaching classes for beginners and intermediates on different days and at a number of venues. We teach in a friendly and practical way, and you don't need to book or bring a partner-we change dance partners frequently so will meet many new friends. We provide notes and music to reinforce learning. We can also arrange private classes, corporate events and private parties. For details look at www.salsa-pekina.com, email info@salsa-pekina.com or phone Steve on 13681228690.

If you are looking for a church home while living here in Beijing,
The Congregation of the Good Shepherd would like to invite you to join us
each Sunday at 10:00 am. We are an international, English speaking,
interdenominational church. We meet on the third floor of the Capital
Club Athletic Center at the back of the Capital Mansion complex next to the canal. Sunday school classes for children and young adults take place during the service. Please call 6438-6536, for further information and a map of how to get to the Capital Club, please see
www.goodshepherdcongregation.com

"The River"--River of Grace Church
His presence changes lives! The River is an English speaking church in
Beijing welcoming expatriates from every corner of the globe. Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Location: Yong An Hotel, South Annex Building # 4, 2nd Floor. Turn east
from the Third Ring East Road by the wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, to the first lights, seeing the Yong An Hotel on your right. Also, just west of the German Food Center.
For info, call: Don 13911257602 dmyoung@95777.com

Rebuild the Virgin Sheng Temple!
For the first time, China is allowing foreigners to rebuild
one of the Temple they destroyed during the Anti Japanese War.
Be part of History and help us to restore Virgin Sheng Temple!
Visit Sheng-Gu-Miao for more detail or click here to send donations.
The restoration rights of Sheng-Gu-Miao in An Ping County of China has been handed to China Business Associates Inc.
We need your help and support.

Al-Anon If someone's drinking bothers you please call: Delores 6415-8122 or Leslie 6940-3935

The BJ Hikers meets most Sundays to hike in Beijing mountain areas. We sometimes organise overnight stays in villages. Contact: Huilin at 1370 100 3694 Email: bjhikers@yahoo.co.uk

The Beijing Devils Rugby Club invites players and supporters to enjoy the local rugby scene in Beijing. Training, games and the usual ancillary entertainment is alive and rucking in the Capital.
For more information please visit the Devils web site at www.beijingdevils.com or email Ethan Perk at ethanperk@hotmail.com

Touch League
Fancy a fun, exciting, social and competitive sporting environment? The spring season for Touch Football is now starting and the Beijing Touch League welcomes new-comers, experienced players, male, female, teenagers to the more mature aged to join our games. Games are held on Saturday afternoons at the Purple Jade Villa's field (north of the Asian Games Village). Check out our website at www.beijingtouch.bigstep.com for more details.
For more information contact Beijing_touch@hotmail.com or call Evolution Fitness on 6567 0307 during office hours.

ICE HOCKEY - Beijing International Ice Hockey - The best way to enjoy the winter!!! Adult teams, weekly games, international tours, and an youth hockey school. For more info: http://www.beijinghockey.com

Badminton:
Every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 at ISB GYM in Holiday Inn Lido Hotel (Indoor). Bring your own rackets, shuttles are provided. 30RMB per person. Please join soon and make more friends. Contact: Tifa at 1370 109 7537 or Suddhodan at 1350 116 4234.

 
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibits

April 16-May 17. "Ateliophobia," ISB International Baccalaureate candidates' senior art exhibition. More than 200 works of art by 13 students, produced over two years to fulfill requirements for the art component of their International Baccalaureate diploma. Truly accomplished works, not to be missed! ISB Art Gallery and Atrium, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Fridays. For more information, call the ISB Community Relations office 8046-2345, ext. 1010 or 1012.

International Intensivism Farming Industry Shwo
China International Exhibition Center 84601800, April 24 -26

International Metals Expo
China International Exhibition Center 84601800, April 25- 28

Southern China's Scenery by Yang Mingyi
Melodic Gallery 65158123, until April 30

Chinese traditional painting: flowers, birds and other animal
Wan Fung Art Gallery 65233320, until April 27

Tibetan folk traditional artwork exhibit
Kerry Center 85299441, until April 26

1945-2000. Design in Italy
100 Objects from the Italian Design Permanent Collection of the Triennale di Milano
The exhibition, organized by the Cultural Office of Italian Embassy in Beijing, presents a group of items that could be wrongly taken as being totally unconnected. It includes furniture, lighting, electronic products, kitchen utensils, means of transport and children's games. Their inherent aesthetic, technological and functional value intertwined with the statement that is not merely the "object" which is on display.
China Millennium Monument April 5-27
For more information: Italian Embassy - Cultural Office
Tel. 6532.2187; italcult@public.bta.net.cn

Art collection show by German artist Nadono Hana
Han Mo Gallery 64166254, March 23 - May 4

To learn more about Chinese antique furniture
Guang Han Tang Furniture Museum, 84567943

Performances

Musical Drama: Si Ma Qian
A historian's moving story in Han Dynasty
Tianqiao Theatre 63030300, April 23 - 25

Ballet: Don Quixote
Performed by St. Petersbug and Bolshoi
Poly Plaza International Theater 65001188-5127, April 25 - 28

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Movies & Plays

Chinese Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Until April 11 - 25
China Cinema 62254488-4299
Xindong'anCinema 65281988
Yingxie Cinema 64207759
Stars Cinema 64040602
Dizhi Cinema 66171599
Shengli cinema 66175758

Come to enjoy 4D movies
Xidan Culture Square 66063515, 11 AM - 8 PM

What's on HBO?
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Whats on StarTV?
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Cherry Lane Movies: www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn

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Monday, April 22, 2002
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Corona Night
Sailing Bar 68316187, 9 PM

Philippine Band: The Earth Sound
Minder's coffee 65006066 9 PM

Rock & Roll
Sweetness 65881791, 9 PM

Live piano performance by Ma Chenchen
Green 65906688, 9 PM

Beijing Opera: Monkey King at the Dragon Palace
Li Yuan Theater 63016688-8860, 7:30 PM

Tuesday, April 23, 2002
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Fashion with romance: Tristan and Yseult
Poly Plaza International Theatre 65001188-5126, 7 PM

Latin Dance with Cuba Band
Havana Cafe 65866166, 7:30 PM

Enjoy lyrics from Annie and John
Nashville 65024201, 9 PM

Movie: The Cement Garden
Away Coffee 68451147, 6:30 PM

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of Rotary Clubs are a cross-section of local business and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocation and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help.
Contact Mr. Jens Dreier or Ms. Louise Zhou at 6590-6193

Chinese Table Talk (every Tuesday, 7:30-- 9:30 pm)
Drink and chat with Chinese partners around tables; and lessons will be given in the second hour
More info: fengcheng@chinesecultureclub.org or call 8462-2081 www.chinesecultureclub.org

Wednesday, April 24, 2002
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Beijing BISS International School presents ......
'Return to the Forbidden Planet!'
The show is a Science Fiction Rock 'n' Roll Musical Comedy loosely based on Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'. Performed by Beijing BISS International School students (grades 7 to 12) this show is set to be a huge success. songs include, 'Great Balls of Fire', 'The Young Ones', 'Good Vibrations', 'Teenager in Love' and 20 more!!!!!
Buy your tickets in advance - seats are limited, available from 1st April for AO - board Interplanetary Space Flight Nine today and join in the fun!
Dates: Wednesday 24 April, Thursday 25 April.
Contact Angela at BISS, Tel : 6443 3151 / 2 / 3
http://www.returntotheforbiddenplanet.co.uk
http://www.biss.com.cn

Free Tequila for Ladies
Hidden Tree 65093642, 8 PM

Philippine Band Performance: The Blocks
Hard Rock 65906688 -2571, 9:00 PM

Fashion with romance: Tristan and Yseult
Poly Plaza International Theatre 65001188-5126, 7 PM

Band Performance: Music Box
Sports City Cafe 65158855-3349, 10 PM

Enjoy the music from DJ Jacky
Public Space 64160759, 10 PM

Pop band liver performance
Onoff 64158083, 9 PM

Wednesday, April 24, 2002 the YPHH Happy Hour will be held in 2 venues on South Sanlitun Barstreet! The venues are Hidden Tree and Jam House! We kick off at 6:30 pm with 300 FREE BEERS sponsored by The Bridge School. 150 of them will be on the roof top terrace of Jam House and the other 150 free beers will be in the beer garden of Hidden Tree. For more information contact yphh@yahoo.com.

Thursday, April 25, 2002
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Don't Miss It ! PUNCHLINE COMEDY CLUB, Thursday & Friday 25 & 26 April, 8pm at The Poachers Inn.
Get Tickets 200 RMB, any evening at Poachers. MP:139-1082-6384

Live Band Performance: Sensitive Flower
Listen Bar 68468200, 10 PM

Shanxi Folk Music
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, 7 PM

Free Korean Class
Korean Culture & Press Dept 84538112, 5 - 7 PM

Live performance from 'Horizon' cover band
Hotline 1950 64611950, 10 PM

Japanese Movie: Love in Moscow
China Film Achieves 62254422, 7 PM

Hip-hop
Solutions 62558877, 9 PM

Electric Brain
Bathe your body in Beijing's best microhouse and minimal techno courtesy of Staffer3. Half man, half computer geek, S3 is back with a brand new bag of ear candy for the discerning digiphile. An entire night of 130 bpm whirr, bleep and glitch. Leave your
dancing shoes at home. Bring your own brain. Free.
contact: 64162063/13011886112/lzh@msgp.org/www.ddup.net

Friday, April 26, 2002
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Don't Miss It ! PUNCHLINE COMEDY CLUB, Thursday & Friday 25 & 26 April, 8pm at The Poachers Inn.
Get Tickets 200 RMB, any evening at Poachers. MP:139-1082-6384

English Premier League
Club Football, more info: bar@wanguoqunxing.com

Funky and Techy
Club Vogue 64165316, 10 PM

Metal Music Bash
Get Lucky 64299019, 8 PM

Band performance: Radiation
Schiller's 3 65931078, 9 PM

Songs from the mineral groups in grassland
National Library Concert Hall 68485462, 7 PM

Chamber concert by Beijing Symphony Orchestra
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, 7 PM


Saturday, April 27, 2002
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Jazz band performance: Uncertain
Green 65906688, 9 PM

French Movie: That Obscure Object of Desire
The Loft, more info: 65017501

Underground Hip-Hop Jam w/MCs
Club Orange 64157413 Alcohol buy one, get one free before midnight 2AM-2:05AM free tequila shots

Xinjiang Mukamu Ethnic Music
Beijing Concert Hall 66055812, 7:30 PM

Symphony Orchestras concert from 5 countries
Century Theatre 64664805, 7:30 PM

Liver performance from 'Tang Dynasty', the Chinese Rock Godfather
Sound Stage 82049579, 9 PM

The San Wei Tea House presents traditional Chinese music each Saturday evening from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m, featuring some of China's best classical musicians. The entrance ticket is 30 yuan. To make a reservation, please call: 66013204. email:sanweitea@yahoo.com

English Premier League
Club Football, 7:55 PM
More info: bar@wanguoqunxing.com

Sunday, April 28, 2002
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Salsa Class at East Gate Plaza (7-9pm). Tel. 13681228690/64181500 or see www.salsa-pekina.com.

Hares Event
Date: 28 April 2002
Hares: Master Baker & Mike Underhill
More info: RDRhead@uop.com

Geneva Ballet Visiting performance
National Cultural Palace Theater 66059881, 7:30 PM

Concert: Sing for Love
National Library Concert Hall 68485462, 7 PM

Beijing Volleyball Team plays at Wooden Floor Gym. Of International School of Beijing (ISB) every Sunday afternoon from 5:00-7:00pm. Come and join us!!! For more details, Email: beijing_volleyball@hotmail.com

Upcoming Events

Korean State Symphony Orchestra Performance
National Cultural Palace Theater 66059881, May 1 - 2

Russian Loyal Ballet Troupe Visit Show
Beizhan Theater 68351383, May 2 - 5

Grammy Songs and Latino
National Culture Palace Theater 66059881, May 3

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