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 Cheung Kong GSB MBA Info Session, Shanghai Portman, June 13
Join Cheung Kong
Graduate School of Business Professors for a two-part program introducing the CKGSB MBA. First,
Strategy Professor Teng Binsheng will analyze the recent dispute between a Multinational Corporation
and its Chinese partner: 'Wahaha and Danone: How (Not) to Make Allies Enemies?' Afterwards,
Professor Zheng Yusheng, drawing from his experiences teaching at both CKGSB and Wharton, will lead
a discussion featuring CKGSB alumni on "Why Get an MBA in China". Time: 18:30 - 20:30
(registration starts at 18:00). Date: Wednesday, June 13th, 2007. Venue: The Portman Ritz Carlton.
For more information and to register, please click
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Are you smart enough?
Search through this week's email
newsletter for answers to the following questions. Then submit
your information before Wednesday at noon (Beijing
time) to be eligible to win great prizes.This week's prize is a
Formula 1 Emotion Book.
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 Funny Pics |
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!
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Thanks to David Bedingfeld for the pic:
Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd,
or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to
funnypics2007@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai
Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each
week!
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Antique Furniture
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 Each week
we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese
furniture!
Cabinet
Multi-drawer cabinets date back centuries, and
were originally used to catalog artifacts such as seashells and dry flowers. These mahogany cabinets
appear to be perfect for your living room where can be very useful for sto CDs or maybe it will look
even better in the kitchen for keeping different spices and herbs.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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Adopt a Pet
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Each week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
in Shanghai!
SCAA is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated to
saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA helps facilitate
adoption of abandoned animals, educate about pet care, and support animal
shelter projects. For more information please visit scaashanghai.org
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Fantastic Family Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier Room for 3
Days 2 Nights at RMB 2,188, Including: daily breakfasts for three persons / complementary one dinner
for family/ welcome flowers and fruits basket/ welcome drink/ Late check out till 16:00/ enjoy beach
volleyball for free/ free extra bed / Free use hotel bicycle for two hours per stay / Free round
trip transportation service. Valid till September 29th, 2007, invalid during public holidays. For
booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn.
Hotel website: www.cpsanya.com.
Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile).
 Leave
Feeling Better Than When You Arrived
A breath of fresh air in
all 448 bright and spacious rooms at the new Westin Guangzhou opens its doors on May 18th. Located
in Tian He district, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Guangzhou East Train Station and the
CITIC Plaza Building. Watch the news as you soak in Westin's signature Heavenly Bath® in an
open, seamless space with the much-coveted Heavenly Bed®. Our 71-sqm Renewal Rooms have massage
chairs while the WestinWORKOUT® Rooms all feature Precor treadmill machines helping you keep
your commitment to fitness easier. Stay and earn Double Starpoints from May until the 31st of August
2007. For reservations, please call (8620) 2826-6868 or email us at gz.reservations@westin.com or visit www.westin.com/guangzhou
 Enjoy the Cool Summer Sea Breeze @ Sheraton Sanya Resort
Get away from the
heat of your city this summer and enjoy the cooling waters in a climate that ranges from 28 to 32
degrees at Yalong Bay. Invigorate your senses with a free 10-minute ride on our jet ski. Relax and
rejuvenate in the Mandara Spa, receive RMB100 voucher for use as a credit with any 2-hour spa
treatments. The offer is valid from 8 May 2007 till 15 July 2007 and subject to availability at the
time of booking. Contact us at (86-898) 8855 8451 or e-mail sanya.res@sheraton.com for further details of this summer
promotion.
 Summer Interlude from Rmb1370
This summer treat yourself to a 5-star luxurious stay at
Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center. From June 22,2007 to September 2,2007. Valid for superior room
category | Late check-out until 3:00pm | Complimentary in-room coffee and tea making facilities |
Complimentary use of Pulse Health Club facilities and our top floor swimming pool overlooking the
city | Complimentary daily newspaper | Rate is subject to 15% surcharge. For reservations please
contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522. E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com Address:
No.50, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
 The Ultimate in Comfort and Attention
Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen features 82 deluxe rooms and
13 suites from Levels 24 – 28, offered special personalized services and newly renovated
facilities to provide an additional level of comfort, convenience and a welcome respite from the
hectic pace of the city. Guests may enjoy an excellent deal "Horizon Experience" at RMB
1580 per night from June 1 to September 15 2007. Benefits with complimentary one-hour body massage
at Health Club and daily free laundry and dry-cleaning. Exclusive benefit offer to Golden Circle
member with 3 consecutive nights stay the third night stay is complimentary. For Reservations,
please contact (86 755) 8396 1333 or e-mail reservations.slz@shangri-la.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
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Bigger and Better Sunday Brunch Temptations!
Spoil your taste buds
with our scrumptious spread of East meets West: local and international favorites, loads of seafood,
creamy pastas, spicy Indian fare, an even wider variety of freshly made sushi and sashimi and we're
just getting started! And introducing our new BBQ Grill, Beer Corner and dreamy Mövenpick Ice
Cream Buffet! Now that's one tasty finale to your Sunday feast! Our New Price: RMB 258* per adult
and RMB 118* per child (aged 5-12) includes unlimited premium bubby and beverages* Venue:
Renaissance Cafe, 1st Floor, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Every Sunday
from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Reserve your table at (8621) 6275 0000 Ext. 2132. *All prices subject to
15% surcharge.
 Enjoy a Relaxed Saturday Family Brunch
Starting from
International Children's Day on June 1 to August 31, 11:30am to 2:00pm, Marriott Cafe at JW Marriott
Hotel Shanghai becomes a children's wonderland every Saturday, with a new ice-cream buffet featuring
more than 30 different toppings to delight the children . RMB400 net per family (max of 2 adults & 2
children under 12 years) including one soft drink per person, additional guests at RMB188 net. For
more reservations, please call: (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6422.
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 Travel Information |
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 Daily
Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities
and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far
East major cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com
or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or click
here
 Srilankan
Airlines Special Summer Season Offers
Beijing - Bangkok round trip
CNY 2285; Beijing - India round trip CNY 5360; Beijing - Maldives round trip CNY 4490. All above
fares are tax inclusive. Find more special offers on the web of www.srilankan.aero/beijing.
Srilankan Airlines - the best airlines in South Asia. For any assistance, please contact (8610) 6461
7208 or mail to bjs.sales@srilankan.aero
A picturesque scenery---Qiandao Lake
Qiandao Lake scenic
area is a picturesque waterway. As long as 300 kilometers, it covers more than 1100 square
kilometers. With numerous tourist attractions, its scenery is especially enchanting. This
573-square-kilometer lake, over 100 meters in depth, is 109 times the size of the West Lake in
Hangzhou. Surrounded by verdant mountains, the crystal-clear lake is dotted by islets with luxuriant
vegetation, like plenty of jadeite in a big mirror. While going boating on the lake, you will find
"a lake within hills and a hill within lakes". RMB238 per person, for 2-day trip including
all entrance tickets, transfer and hotels. If you want to join us, pls dial TEL (8621) 5108
7171
Adventure in Yellow Dragon
Huanglong Scenic area
is located in Songpan County, Sichuan Province. It was listed as a world heritage site in 1992. The
area, which extends over 700 square kilometers, contains two parts: the Huanglong and Maonigou. This
scenic spot is the result of the formations of talpatate which give a special color to ponds and
beaches. Together with high mountains, snow covered peaks, valleys waterfalls, lakes and forests,
these talpatates look especially marvelous. RMB2480 for five-day trip, for more information, pls
dial TEL (8621) 5100 3328
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