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The Business of Art issue
Pékin Fine Arts Gallery's Meg Maggio talks art and investment oct 18 – oct 31, 2012
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Letter from the editor My first introduction to art was through an uncle of mine, who had two large framed prints by Salvador Dali on his living room wall: The Metamorphosis of Narcissus and Swans Reflecting Elephants. (He was quite the prog-rocker, and Dali’s doubleimages and tricks of perception are quite similar to the sleeves designed by Hipgnosis for Pink Floyd’s early work: you could stare at the sleeve for Meddle for hours before realizing it’s an ear under water). But this is to only think of art in the “fine art” sense, for we are always immersed in art and creativity, whether it be pop music, TV or even advertising. (Thus, I absorbed the musical taste of my dad and uncles: Pink Floyd, of course, but also Bob Marley, Mike Oldfield, and – of course – Queen). Living here, though, is a crash course in an entirely different tradition. Chinese visual art and Chinese popular music are in some ways the diametric opposites of their Western equivalents: where Chinese popular music tends to be overly sugary to the Western ear, Western art (in its more popular landscape and portrait scenes) to Chinese eye appears overly pretty, favoring beauty and harmony. Classic Chinese visual arts tend to favor the rustic vibrancy found in Zen Buddhist art, while rock music is inspired by the raw sound of the electric guitar. Though I like art, I cannot claim to have really gained an appreciation for Chinese art or music, in the sense of acquiring a sensibility to appreciate the nuances of what is being articulated. But obviously both are fields of considerable history and tradition, and simply to live here is to be exposed to that, even if only by osmosis. It is part of the paradox of China that its art market is only now flexing its muscles. While the rapid increase in values make some suspicious, there’s no doubt that the art market here will be a major world player. We therefore meet some of the Beijing artistic world’s movers and shaker, both in visual arts and in film, in this month’s issue. They have a lot to say about what art in Beijing is and how it is perceived, and it makes for fascinating reading. Enjoy!
Contents 4 Mag Maggio
Director, Pekin Fine Arts Gallery
8 Kevin Lee
dGenerate Films
14 Li Yi
Co-owner, Jing Yi Art Space
18 The Stylist - Halloween 20 The Fine Diner - Big Meat Michael Cormack, Managing Editor
26 Ask An Entrepreneur
Nathaniel Davis, Director, Split Works
30 Insight - On The Job
Shannon Fagan, photo producer
34 Weekend Traveller - Hong Kong
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Cover Spotlight
PEKIN CALLING
Meg Maggio, director of Pékin Fine Arts Gallery. Interview by Laura Petryshen, photo by Judy Zhou
American expat Meg Maggio is the founder and drector of the Pékin Fine Arts Gallery, located in Caochangdi. A 20-year China resident, Meg acts as an advisor to museums and art buyers, focusing on China’s contemporary artists. How did you get involved in Beijing’s art scene? I started collecting work in 1986 or 1987. The first pieces I bought were an oil painting from a member of the Stars group, and a contemporary ink wash painting. I had just finished law school and it was a lot of money for me at the time. From a collector’s point of view I also started interviewing artists. I worry about people who are involved in the art world but aren’t involved in actual transactions. I got together with a group of friends and started The Courtyard in 1998. There basically wasn’t an art market at that time. There were exhibitions and some art activity but the art market was basically nonexistent. The art market simply parallels China’s boom, which has resulted in a very dynamic, engaged middle class. And, of course, it also parallels the art boom worldwide. What’s the current state of China’s art market? The art market here is still young, immature. It’s only been around since the 1990s. There’s a great tradition in China of collecting antiquities and the antique market acts as a foundation for the contemporary market. Some problems that exist today are simply a function of this immaturity. Here, because museums don’t have a mature collecting program on the contemporary side, we do a lot of work that would be better done by museums. However, it’s also a time of explosion of talent and diversity. I think this is a wonderful moment of artistic expression that is moving in all
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directions. There’s museum growth, institutional growth and lots of talented artists coming out of art schools – there are too many trends to name. There’s a lot of conversations about “What is the Chinese art scene as opposed to that of the West?”, “What is meaningful to people in China?”, and “What is the individual experience in the face of rapid societal change? ” Lately there’s been discussion on whether the Chinese art market has a problem with fraud and overinvestment. Do you agree? No, not at all. I do not think you can ever overinvest in creative talent. Young people need platforms to exhibit their work. How many galleries are there in New York City? Does anyone ever suggest there are too many there? If you look at the top Chinese artists and the top artists from around the world, the Chinese artists’ prices are not that high. The top ten or so artists from every country are highly-priced, so why should China be any different? People have witnessed the rapid growth and maturation of the Chinese art market. They’re seeing Chinese art in the top galleries around the world. But there’s been an overemphasis as of late on market gossip. The focus instead should be on the quality of the art and the dynamism of the Chinese art scene. Far from being a bubble, with a country this large, we’re talking about a long-term shift in the world art scene. A recent article in Forbes magazine accused Poly auction house of guaranteeing final sale prices. What do you make of these allegations? I find the allegations absurd. It’s easy to talk to the people who work at Poly; they’re very accessible. The auction business here runs on international standards. Since
the market is young, a certain “I do not think lack of transparency or other creative talent” hiccups are to be expected. I have been to many auctions at Poly. It is a huge multinational conglomerate. It is run by the government in the same way GE is by the US government. These allegations are anti-Communist rhetoric, and editors don’t do their jobs when they don’t correct these allegations. The stories quote self-important people who want to see their name in print. It’s a tempest in teacup.
you can ever overinvest in
How free are artists in Beijing? I have been running this gallery since 2005 without encountering any censorship or government interference in artwork whatsoever. I have never been involved in any political problems. To me, politics just don’t come into play. You have to ask people why they were shut down, and often it’s a case of disorganization or failure to inform the authorities of the event. Zhao Liang is one of the top documentary filmmakers in China. His film on HIV/AIDS was shown here at the gallery and was made with the permission of the state council. He hasn’t received wide public interest because his film simply isn’t very commercial – not because his work was banned. Artists like these are deeply exploring China’s social change. We ask, are these great artists? We’re not a community center. Are they using art as a tool for self-promotion? Is the work, by itself, intrinsically good? I can’t think of one really good artist here who’s involved in political activism. Ai Weiwei is an exception in that he has chosen to actively confront the government. He does, however, continue to exhibit. His choice to have this confrontation, not his art specifically, is the problem. I haven’t seen any one else with political problems purely because of the content of the art. I think a lot of people simply repeat gossip that is not part of their personal experience. The truth is
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that the art market here is thriv- “Far from being a bubble, with a country this ing, becoming a regional, cos- large, we’re talking about a long-term shift mopolitan market. Collectors in the world art scene” here are behaving the same way as collectors elsewhere. The Chinese market has been integrated into be exhibiting an artist named Chen Shao-shthe international art market, which is very en- uang, who is from Guangdong province. He’s couraging. going to exhibit in the Museum of Modern Art in New York as well and he’s at Kwangju right What challenges are involved in running the now. He’s very international. He does a lot on the gallery? The difficulties I’m experiencing are exchange of opinions online. One of his pieces involved with the world economic downturn. is called Moshui Lishi – Ink History, it’s called. China has reached a point where the market is It’s a slideshow of ink paintings depicting the equally affected by global market trends. My course of recent Chinese history, starting with challenges are primarily economic – things like Sun Yat-sen. In Beijing, we’re going to feature dealing with inflation and an art market that several artists – one Singaporean, and one a moves very quickly. Dutch artist living here, for example. They’ve all spent significant time in China and the art we’re I believe a lot of problems we face in China planning on showing reflects that. today are the result of the country’s current stage of development. I really do believe that Do you have any advice for those looking to things will get better, and are doing so rapidly. buy art in Beijing? Do your homework, try to China has opted for speedy development with visit as many galleries as you possibly can, and limited oversight of quality control. For artists, really study the local market. I wouldn’t purchase that means finding adequate studio space, find- any art in China unless I’d visited at least ten ing quality venues, finding quality materials and galleries beforehand. Self-educate first, acquire their own poverty. second. It should be about acquisition of knowledge first. It’s about trusting your eyes. But overall I’m very optimistic about the market and about the Chinese economy in general. We How do you see the art market developing who are small business owners in China are in the future? Overall, I’m very optimistic about deeply engaged in the Chinese economy. We the art market. I don’t like to think or talk about don’t sit back and observe from on high,we’re it as a market – I’m a part of a collective comvery much part of the community. I do think munity and the art market is only one aspect it might be better if things slowed down, so of that community. I think that China is going people could be a little more rational, and think to be heard on the international art exchange. a little more clearly about their own situation, It’s a mistake to use China’s troubled past as a but you know how fast Beijing moves! prism to look at the present – you miss what’s really going on now, and there is so much goChina in the art market is less dependent on for- ing on now. Contemporary Chinese artists are eign buyers. The domestic demand for Chinese interested not only in their personal well-being: art has eclipsed the foreign demand for Chinese they’re also very much engaged with the world. art. We’re watching the domestic market expand They want things to develop so that the future very quickly. is better than the present. What will you be working on this year? We’re opening a gallery in Hong Kong this year. We’ll
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a NEW view of china
dGenerate Films show the reality behind the facade
Text by Laura Petryshen, photo courtesy of Kevin Lee
Dedicated to distributing contemporary independent film from mainland China to audiences worldwide, dGenerate films are a leading light in showing the reality of life in China to the world. Their marketing man Kevin Lee took the time to tell Agenda about their passion for film and vision for China. How did you come to found dGenerate films? When our founder Karin Chien came to the US from Beijing, she definitely needed someone to watch the movies, so I took on the task. Now when one of us goes to China, we each try to pick up as many movies as we can and it’s my job to watch them. So over the past 4-5 years I’ve seen 400 to 500 Chinese independent films. Of those we pick those that we think are the best and that are most likely to catch the interest of American audiences.
least prior to the rise of digital video, movies in China by and large were made by graduates of the Beijing Film Academy, a highly selective and exclusive institution that only accepted a certain amount of students. Each generation of graduates formed their own distinct style - hence the Fifth Generation and Sixth Generation. But with the digital wave, there has been such an explosion of independent creativity from all corners of China that can thrive outside of the BFA or other state-run institutions. In other words, the concept of Generations coming from the BFA has been de-emphasized: hence, the second meaning of dGeneration.
The third meaning refers to how some treat these independent productions, as “degenerate” works that should be excluded from exhibition and distribution in China. We of course disagree with that assessment, so we take that term as a How do you find your filmmakers and direc- means of reappropriation. tors? Why should we be watching their films? Our filmmakers are inspired to bear witness to The 9th Independent Film Festival in Beijing realities that aren’t in the media, that others was recently shut down. What happened aren’t aware of. There’s a sense of showing things and what does this mean for the future of that aren’t being reported. What I’ve seen more independent film in China? I think it’s a sensirecently is people trying to make indie films in tive environment for any number of reasons – the same way there are indie films in America: and because it was an unofficial, unauthorized more independent, and less concerned with event. It also drew a much larger crowd than it had in the past, so authorities perhaps feared social realities. that it might get out of control. If they had What’s the origin of “dGeneration”? You can had more confidence, probably they wouldn’t say there’s three meanings to our company have acted the way they did. There has been name dGenerate films and what it refers to. The concern in the past over the types of films that first meaning refers to the filmmakers we work are shown. As far as the festival is concerned with, who represent the digital wave of film- they’ve really tried to downplay any political making that has defined Chinese independent content that may be reflected in the film in the film for the past decade - they are the Digital sense that the film has some sort. The festival is really focusing on the art of film. Generation. Of course the concept of generations has de- How do you market these films to American fined Chinese cinema for many decades; at audiences? Like our filmmaking partners, we
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don’t have millions of dollars to operate with, so we have to be resourceful in getting the world out. We’ve had to cultivate an audience for these films: we try to give first exposure to these films, and also provide a context for appreciating them, which involves educating people about China and the independent film scene. In this regard, our blog has been invaluable, as we continually post updates about Chinese independent cinema. At this point we’re generally considered the leading Chinese independent film website, at least in English. We’ve also employed a number of outreach tools, mostly newsletters, and social media like Facebook and Twitter. We have a regular newsletter and actively share news about Chinese independent film on email listservs, which has put us in good standing with the Chinese studies community not just in the US but around the world. What has the reception in North America been like for Chinese independent films? It’s hard to characterize in general terms, as each film has elicited different responses from different viewers. But one recurring phenomenon I’ve observed is a genuine sense of viewers being startled by seeing footage of China that they’ve never previously been exposed to. They really feel the impact of the filmmakers’ collective desire to show China as it really is, removed from the filters of global media. It’s a very different perspective than a vision of China produced by the likes of a US TV or movie company; generally speaking, it feels more embedded and engaged with its subject. Even overseas Chinese have found it an eye-opening experience watching these films, as it’s often their first encounter with films that were made in their homeland but outside of the state system, where many topics and social issues are kept out of view.
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CHINA TO THE WORLD
Five Chinese companies ready to go global Text by David Kuo
With China’s economy having zoomed up the rankings to second place by GDP, many eyes are on Chinese companies and whether they can be world-class players in their sector. Whether China has what it takes to produce a Steve Jobs was a much-examined question when the Apple helmsman died. We at Agenda don’t know, but one thing is for sure – there are a heck of a lot of companies out there lining up to export China to the world. Here’s our pick of the main contenders.
Lenovo 联想 Now the world’s secondlargest PC vendor by market share (second to Hewlett-Packard, with the gap rapidly closing) and selling over 5 million smartphones in China last quarter, Lenovo has grown from a ten-person operation in 1984 into a multinational information technology and electronics behemoth employing 27,000 with revenues of US $29.5 billion. Lenovo stands out against other Chinese consumer product companies with heavy investment in branding, acquisitions to accelerate access to foreign markets, and a focus to improve its technology and innovation. Lenovo’s global reach is growing. In the first quarter of 2009 Lenovo’s market share in India was only 4.8% but after only three years, Lenovo now has climbed to 16.6% and is the number one ranked personal computer retailer in India. Lenovo’s hungry gaze shifted towards Brazil, purchasing CCE, a group of three Brazilian makers of PCs, phones and TVs, for US $147 million in cash and stocks. Lenovo is the ninth ranked PC retailer in Brazil, but with penetration only at 28%, Latin America’s largest county has room to grow.
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China Mobile 中国移动通信 China Mobile, one of China’s three state-owned telecommunication companies, this year became the world’s largest mobile phone operator with over 680 million subscribers and 70% of the market share here in China. Over 170,000 employees toil to rake in profits close to $20 billion. While strictly controlled by the government, recent CEO scandals and reduced profit margins haven’t dampened the company’s outlook. With booming user demand for mobile internet and China set to replace America as the largest smartphone market by volume, China Mobile’s dominance seems assured. At the beginning of this year, China Mobile announced that it had over 15 million iPhone users subscribed to its network, despite not having any formal contract with Apple. With the iPhone 5 (slowly) making its way to mainland China sometime next year, Apple will no doubt look to partner with China Mobile and tap into the 660 million subscribers to look for new iPhone converts. One of the challenges however will be to what extent China Mobile will subsidize phones. In the long term, subsidizing smartphones (which seems to be the industry standard) will probably prove beneficial, but in the short term, likely drive down profit margins.
Haier 海尔 Haier probably came to most people’s attention in 2004 when it made a bid to acquire Maytag Corporation (backed by Blackstone group and Bain Capital, of Mitt Romney fame) for US $1.28 billion but lost out to Whirlpool. Last year Haier had the world’s largest market share of white goods –washing machines, dishwasher, refrigerators – at 7.8%. Haier has always had its sights set on international expansion, and 1996 started a move across Southeast Asia building facilities in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. In 2000, it built a production facility in South Carolina and has continued a slow march of expansion over the years making inroads in the Middle East and Africa. Most recently Haier has offered to purchase outright New Zealand based appliance maker Paykel Appliances for US $704 million, a company in which it already owns 20%. This move is will continue to move Haier up the production chain and beyond mere manufacturing.
Huawei 华为 From its humble beginnings in 1988, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has grown into the world’s second-biggest telecommunications equipment maker with products or services in more than 140 countries and business dealings with 45 of the world’s top 50 telecoms companies. Core business segments
of Huawei include building telecoms networks, manufacturing electronic equipment and have begun offering cloud computing solutions for their customers as well. While the company has been trying to branch out into new markets, the integrity of Huawei’s operations has been subject to aggresive questioning by both the Australian and US governments. Allegations have surfaced of electronic espionage and inquiries into Huawei’s ties to officials, and whether it is in a position to offer information on or threaten sensitive infrastructure. Huawei’s climb to dominance probably won’t be hindered too much, especially after inking a US$150 million deal to build an R&D facility in Bangalore, India to capitalize on India’s telecom upgrades and recent plans to invest £1.3 billion to expand its UK business over the next five years.
Alibaba 阿里巴巴 Through the tenacious leadership of Jack Ma, Alibaba has grown from a small 17 person company to a global giant offering B2B online marketplaces, retail and payment platforms, cloud services and shopping search engines. After orchestrating a US $7.1 billion buyback of half of the 40% of Alibaba shares owned by Yahoo!, controversially sequestering the Alipay payments division, and privatizing its Hong Kong-listed B2B arm this year, Ma seems ready to take his company even further with a possible IPO next year and a focus on its finance and data services. Taobao.com and Tmall, Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms, are expected to surpass the combined gross merchandise value of both eBay and Amazon this year. The company also says that it is experiencing higher demand for its own Linux-based mobile operating software, Aliyun, and is aiming to take down Google’s Android dominance by offering cloud services and an experience highly customized for the Chinese user.
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Law Briefing
A RECESSIONARY TALE
A fable for today’s economically troubled times Once upon a time, there was a happy and prosperous kingdom called El Dorado. The climate was mild, the forests gave an abundant supply of unicorn and other game, and in the fields, the genetically-modified corn grew tall and pestfree. The people were a contented lot, by and large, and while they may not have loved dour old King PJ, they respected his administrative and management skills.
the Kingdom to tide us over until these dark times pass.”
“No worries, sire,” exclaimed Prime Minister Blatheron. “The pagan tribes along our southern frontier have been quiet for a generation. We can slash our defense budget by discontinuing patrols along The Wall and decommissioning half the army. We plow the savings back into
Without a second thought, King PJ gave the green light to Brent’s plan, but not six weeks later, problems arose. Quality control in the royal kitchens suffered after the head cook was sacked, and seven members of the Chancery succumbed to food poisoning. The Chamber
Without a second thought, King PJ gave the green light to Blatheron’s plan, but not six weeks later, the savage Victs and Flagrantes, screaming their terrifying war cry “There Can Be Only One!” invaded, forcing an unprepared El Dorado to sue for peace and allow the marauding tribes to annex the Sudetenland. The Kingdom’s fiscal But then one year, the West Wind blew through situation was dire, and King PJ once again called El Dorado, dumping cold rain on the kingdom in his advisors. for days on end. Trade ground to a halt, the genetically-modified corn was destroyed and, This time, Grand Vizier Brent, an efficiency expert as everyone knows, unicorns can’t swim. The from Slough, spoke up first. “I’ve drawn up a relaobaixing cried out to King PJ for a solution. dundancy plan, your Highness. Twenty percent And so the King called in his Privy Council for cuts in personnel kingdom-wide, subject to your advice. “How do we get this kingdom back on approval of course.” Brent handed King PJ a thick vellum scroll filled with names. its feet?” he challenged his advisors.
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of Commerce complained bitterly to the King after cuts in the royal constabulary led to a sharp increase in property crimes. And perhaps worst of all, the closing of the royal courts had led to creditors taking matters into their own hands; the incidence of broken legs and kneecaps skyrocketed. El Dorado was in disarray, and King PJ, in a panic, did what he always did in an emergency: he went to the castle’s tailor for a new set of robes, knowing this would cheer him up. The King was a bit of a clothes horse, you see. Arriving at the tailor’s workshop, King PJ was dismayed to see his tailor nailing boards on the windows and locking the door. Demanding an explanation, the tailor told the King: “After you fired half of the staff, demand for my wares plunged. I’m busted. Frankly, Sire, I’m surprised that you approved such a hasty and ill-conceived economic recovery plan. Everyone knows that you must measure twice and cut once.” *
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Legal budgets are often savaged during hard times, and while I would not presume to argue for blanket protection of in-house counsel, some choices are better than others. First, business disputes are often allowed to fester. Surely it makes no sense to disrupt your Joint Venture in the middle of a recession by taking your partner to court, does it? Actually, it might. Not only is it a bad idea to allow business disputes to worsen over time, but during a slowdown when your staff is not working 25/8, the effects of a management fight might be minimised. Second, putting off registration and enforcement of IP rights can be short-sighted. These processes often require several years to complete as it is, and any delay might mean that even after the recession is over, the company will still be without enforceable IP for a long time. Similarly, overlooking infringement can be a disaster, allowing the bad guys to consolidate market share and do lasting damage. Third, I would reiterate what I said in my previous column, “The DIY China Lawyer” (see issue 107). There are many things that can be done to cut costs, but each has potential risks. Cutting corners on contract review and due diligence, for example, may be attractive in the short term, but eventually conditions will improve, and those poor decisions may impede growth.
Recessions can lead management into making very poor, knee-jerk decisions. A common problem for foreign companies in China is to import austerity plans from other business units abroad, assuming a “one size fits all” approach. Take a typical layoff plan. During downtimes, when labor markets are slack, it may make sense to furlough part of your staff, knowing that it Hard choices need to be made during economic should be relatively easy to recruit when busislowdowns, but these should not be undertakness picks up again. This has certainly been the en without considering negative consequences case in the US and Europe in recent years. and local market conditions. Think twice and cut once. However, the Chinese labor market has shown surprising resilience. Companies here adopting a cookie-cutter approach to downsizing may Stan Abrams is an IP/ realize, a year or two later, that they will have IT lawyer and profesto pay a premium to bring back experienced sor who has been living staff. Obviously, targeted cuts may minimize and working in Beijing this problem. If instead of firing his head cook, since 1999. He blogs King PJ had sacked Bojangles, his jongleur, or at chinahearsay.com, Schtickle, his Fool, he could have avoided those commenting on law, costly wrongful death lawsuits from the families trade and IP. of deceased Chancery officials.
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Spotlight
A SPACE FOR ART
Li Yi, co-owner of Jing Yi Art Space Interview by Laura Petryshen, photo by Song Yang
Jing Yi Art Space exemplifies 798’s artistic area, its studio highlighting contemporary Chinese art. Catering to the domestic market as people look to advance their interest beyond property and into taste and culture, it shows how far the Chinese art market has come in an astonishingly short time. The gallery’s coowner Li Yi told Agenda about it.
and each will want something from you. You’ve got to ignore the pressure and find a vision of your own. What do you look for in an artist? Every week, I go to visit about twenty artists’ studios. Sometimes friends introduce new artists to me. First, I see if I like the work, and then I talk to the artist and discuss what the work means to them. The artist’s personality is really important to me. Sometimes the art is great but the artist is hard to get along with. It’s important to pick someone who you can talk to, since you’re going to work with them for the next six months!
How did you become a gallery owner? I’m from Sichuan province. I studied painting and drawing as a child, but in university I studied IT. I had always been good at math and so my parents encouraged me to choose that major. When I studied at university, however, I was always drawn to spending time with writers What do your upcoming exhibitions focus on? I will have a new exhibition at the end and artists. of September. It’s a group show of emerging I came to Beijing around 2004. A lot of my friends artists. They’re of the same generation as me – were artists, and though I worked in IT I would post-70s, post-80s. This new generation is not so visit 798 just about every weekend. I read art concentrated on politics; they are more focused blogs every day at the time, and when I heard on themselves, on individual life. My generation about Ai Weiwei’s upcoming show, Fairy Tale, is more international and more sophisticated at Kassel in Germany I wrote to him and told than our parents. We don’t need or want to look him I wanted to participate. I went to Germany back, to reexamine the past. Instead we search as one of the 1001 Chinese people who visited for beauty, and independence, and focus on Kassel as part of the piece. After that I started to speaking from the heart. work in a gallery, and after two or three years I started my own gallery. Now I’m very happy – In the 1980s, famous artists like Zhang Xiaogang I’ve found work that I love. In the past five years fought against the government. The new genI’ve worked very hard, traveling the world. Now eration is more independent and cares about more than politics. New artists have more I come to 798 every day. international knowledge and some are not If you have your own gallery, you really need even aware of the Cultural Revolution. They to find your own way of doing business. You care about themselves now. They have more have artists on one side, collectors on the other knowledge of the world and their ideas can be inspired by Japanese, Korean and European culture. They “For the wealthy, especially the second gen- are being featured in Western eration, they have a car, they have a house, countries – and in top galleries. and next they turn to something more inter- It’s no longer possible to say esting, more cultural” that these are purely “Chinese”
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artists. The same phenomenon is happening all In Europe and Switzerland the tradition of art collecting is 100 years old. But here it’s only over the world. about five years old. My clients have already I also am involved in the secondary market – bought cars, houses, what else can they do? selling to art collectors. The secondary market They can collect art. is a huge market too. I used to work for big collectors who bought Chinese work from me. I How free are Beijing artists to create what love this work – I have dealt with Van Goghs and they want? I think that we are already free. There’s no way of stopping this process of huRichter and it’s like living with art history. man progress. Like weibo, like the internet, no How has the Chinese art market changed one can stop this. I’m satisfied with the situation over the past few years? In the past five years now. the Chinese art market has gone from zero to a boom period where a lot of foreigners came in to buy Chinese art. After the financial crisis the price of art generally has gone down. Some artists only thought about money and the quality was low. Now collectors are learning, and the market is maturing. In 2006-2007 most of my clients were from abroad and would buy about 20-30 pieces in one trip. Now the market has matured – the bubble has burst – and collectors are more aware, so good pieces are rising in value. For the wealthy, especially the second generation, they have a car, they have a house, and next they turn to something more interesting, more cultural. Many of my Chinese clients are learning very quickly – within six months they are making their own choices about what to buy and are visiting international art exhibitions in Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong. When I started, 80% of my clients were from Europe. After the financial crisis, the tide turned. Now 70% of my clients are Chinese. A lot of Chinese clients are starting to buy Western art as well. I love introducing Chinese clients to Western art, teaching about the history and to appreciate the work. They learn very fast – after just a few months they start to visit art fairs. My Chinese clientele has really grown. Yes, they are wealthy, and the art they buy is an investment, but I always tell my clients to imagine they’re going to hang this piece on their bedroom wall. Make sure you like it – because you’re going to be living with it for years. If you don’t like it, it’ll be a disaster. Art is a healthy investment – it’s not only for money but for spiritual wealth.
Check out jingyiartspace.com
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THE STYLIST Here comes Halloween. It’s that time of a year where people can fulfill their fantasies by dressing up and it’s also one of my favorite holidays for celebration. Even though we might be a little bit too old for trick-ortreat, a great cosplay party is essential for this occasion. To help you get started with your wildest transformation, Agenda has compiled a list of Beijing’s top shops and markets for your Halloween creations and of course, the hottest Halloween parties in town.
MAKE YOURSELF A MONSTER
Get your freak on this Halloween Compiled by Rachel Chen
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tailor to fashion your material into a costume. But be sure to bargain hard before buying anything. Open daily 8.30am-7pm. 36 Hongqiao Lu, Chongwen District (6713 3354) 崇文区
Beeta Costume Rentals 贝塔租贡公司 This online rental store has a vast collection of costumes, ranging from Grim Reaper costumes, full Hello Kitty regalia, to ancient oriental uniforms and also traditional Chinese qipaos for ladies who like the 1930s Shanghai glam. Moreover, they also have exotic costumes such as royal European outfits for men and women dressing up as king and queens, and Japanese kimono if you want to go foreign with affordable prices. (6844 4222/5949 2832/5949 2833) beeta.cn
Alien Street Market 老番街市场 Claiming to be one of the most pleasant markets in Beijing, Alien Street Market is where you to find bizarre and kitschy trinkets, including plastic swords, feather scarves, multicolored wigs and a notable fur collection. Laofanjie Shichang, Yabao Lu (south of Fulllink Plaza), Chaoyang District 朝阳区雅宝路老番街市场
Hongqiao Market 红桥市场 Head to Hongqiao Market to pick up cheap knick-knacks, makeup and spectacular wigs of different colors and hair styles. The upper floors have fabric vendors and tailors: if you buy any fabric on the upper floors, you can always enlist a
Huan Run寰润 If you’ve left it until the last minute, rent foreign or traditional getup here. Great in a pinch, this place rents everything from Tang and Qing dynasty attire, warrior armor, and dragon suits. Props, such as swords and Chinese instruments, are also available.
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Price ranges from RMB 80 to 1,500 and they deliver too. In addition, they also have a professional makeup team to help you with your last minute makeover if you are not good at coloring yourself. Daily 9am-6pm. 1) 19/F, Bldg 5, Wanda Plaza, Chaoyang District (5979 8013) 万达广场5号楼17层 2) 5/F, Zone B, Baohua Gongyu, Liuliqiao Beili, Fengtai District (6395 0318/6395 6198) 六里桥北里华宝公寓B区5层 fuzhuangzulin.com EVENTS Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant Scarlett of Hotel G is the latest meeting point for young executives who like to have fun and chill out. The venue features a fine selection of more than 80 wines along the largest choice of cold cuts and cheeses in Beijing. Go to Scarlett on October 27 for their “Dress Like The Monster You Are” Halloween party and party like a rock star. 7A Gongti Xilu (in the alley leading to Julong Garden), Chaoyang District (6552 2880) 朝阳区 工体西路甲7号北京极栈内
Xiu 秀 Go to Xiu on the last weekend of October and get the most out of their Halloween Party. Enjoy getting high in your sexiest and
funniest outfits and dancing with their amazing band performances and live music. 6/F, Park Life (entrance across from the Park Hyatt hotel lobby), Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1108) 朝阳区建 国门外大街2号柏悦酒店6层银泰中心悦生活6层
Centro 炫酷酒吧 Quality drinks and cool jazz performances are always a highlight at Centro. On November 2, they will host a Halloween Masquerade Party (pictured left). Everyone get prepared to party into the night with their resident DJ, sip on bottles of Piper Jean Paul Gaultier and get pumped up for a high-energy dance performance. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (8565 2398) 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉 大饭店1层 LAN Club 兰会所 LAN is located in the CBD area of the capital and offers a variety of wines, cocktails, cigars and of course, great parties. On the 27th of October, LAN Club presents Spooky Halloween party and they welcome everyone to have a blast in LAN. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, B-12 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5109 6012/158 1055 2741/136 9136 7544) 朝阳区建国门外大街B12 号LG双子大厦4楼
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Talking About Their Generation
How to handle Generation Z’s fresh crop of graduates We have all been made aware over the recent weeks of the burgeoning issue of Chinese graduates trying to get jobs. Almost 7 million will join the rat race this summer, no doubt most with the intention of landing themselves a quality position, in management or consulting for example. Sadly this is not the reality for the majority. My research has highlighted the fact that there are still almost half of last year’s graduates scouring the job ads.
in America and am also looking for jobs at the same time, so that I can have more choices and won’t be graduating unemployed. I am doing internships so as to find out what kind of work I like to do and to also get used to the office environment.” As with the UK, say back about the time when my older sister graduated, a Bachelors degree used to be all you required to get a good job here. This is a mere pipedream now. Not only are local Chinese youth competing with each other: you also have both an influx of foreign students who have been studying Chinese language and culture overseas and are vying for the best positions, as well as Chinese students who had the good fortune (or good connections) to move away from China to study and are looking to return.
Competition amongst them is fierce. We have one undergraduate here at Antal, Jessica, who is 21 (born 1990). She is doing everything she can to increase her likelihood of success when she graduates: studying for a dual degree (this is becoming more and more popular), interning, and participating in programmes abroad. She’s all too well aware of the uncertainty that she will face in the future: ”Right now I am most worried about my plan after graduation. I will With so many graduates available to work, it is be graduating in June, 2013. Like most of my highly likely that at one point you will hire one, friends, I have already applied for grad school perhaps as an intern or on a full term basis.
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This issue I want to share with you some ideas on how to accommodate Generation Z in the office, and having up to five generations in the workforce. This diversity can create a challenging environment, but if handled well the synergy can be very fruitful.
feedback, rewards, recognition, and additional coaching where appropriate. From our very own Gen Z’er, Jessica: “It’s great at Antal: I am the only intern surrounded by 100 professionals from all around the world. I don’t know what companies can do to help my generation out, but I believe that it is important that you have a good boss who you can constantly communicate with. Some of my friends found out that they did not like their intern companies, because they found it uncomfortable in the office and did not communicate with their colleagues like I do.”
Allow for difference Learn all you can about them, their values, their specific needs, and (where possible) adapt to fulfill their requirements. We know we cannot be all things to all people, but we can try! Our role should be to treat employees as you would do your customers. You don’t know unless you ask the right questions and listen - maybe you find a way to accommodate a personal scheduling Nurture initiative, regardless of level need or to deal with work/life balance issues? Treat everyone, from the newest, youngest, and eldest or most seasoned as if they bring great I will tell you what we do here at Antal, which things to the mix. When Jessica has a new idea, I I have to say is a real eye-opener. On a regular just love it – usually because I hadn’t seen things basis we get everyone to complete a value her way. Harness what youth can bring to your questionnaire (this was only introduced to us company, and embrace it! here in China earlier this year through Lander Associates). It’s terrific - it simply highlights key Retain, retain, retain values, so you can understand each other on a Keeping valuable employees here in China I peer level, and also understand the values of would say is more important than trying to keep those on your team. The latter can be a major clients and customers happy. Without decent staff you won’t get the customers in the first help with motivation. place, and keeping good people will attract Operate for the work; don’t create rules and additional good people to the team. Offer lots of training, and listen to what they need. I will be work around them This is a point that is continually overlooked: covering the topic of retention soon! just because rules and regulations may be en@sjantal forced in another office or maybe even another country, doesn’t mean they need to be adhered to here in China. An obvious one is the global footprint firms have - what’s the point in having staff come in at 9am and work until 6pm, if the majority of their work requires dealing with Europe or America? Have a strong, clear, open management style Give those who report to you the big picture, and then cut it down into specific goals and measures (KPIs are an essential ingredient, never more so here in China), and let them get on with their work. But remember to give them
Sarah Jones is Head of Operations at Antal International, winner of “Best International Recruitment Agency” at the 2012 Recruiter Awards.
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THE FINE DINER One of the advantages of being omnivorous is the fact that you get to eat all you can. Now it’s mid Fall and time to store yourself some quality fat before winter comes. Agenda has prepared a list of restaurants that offer ample servings of duck, chicken, lamb, beef, and seafood to help you stop craving flesh and celebrate being a happy carnivore.
Big Meat
Six flesh-filled dining spots catering to carnivorous cravings Compiled by Rachel Chen
Da Dong Roast Duck 北京大董烤鸭店 When you are in Beijing, especially for the first time, you have to try the legendary Peking style roast duck. Voted best “Chinese Restaurant of the Year,” “Beijing Duck” and “Best for Impressing Visitors” in the 2011 Beijinger Restaurant Awards, Da Dong restaurant offers some of the best roast duck in the capital. Daily 11am-10pm. 5/F, Jinbao Dasha, Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1234) 东城区金宝
offer a massive selection of side dishes before your meat journey starts and you have to try their signature pumpkin soup. Make sure you reservebefore you go; otherwise your wait might be hours-long. Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm and 4.30-10.30pm, Sat-Sun11am-10.30pm. 2/F, Building 424, Zone 4, Guangshun Beidaji Wangjing Xiyuan Chaoyang District (8328 0439) 朝阳区广顺北大街望京西园四区424号楼 2楼(近宏昌路)
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Huo Lu Huo Korean BBQ Restaurant 火炉 火炭火烧肉酒家 Located in the Wangjing Korean town, authentic Korean BBQ is always popular with the locals. Huo Lu Huo is definitely one of the best Korean BBQ restaurants in the capital with great choices of BBQ items such as beef, chicken, pork slices, and also beef and pork ribs. Other than meat, they
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Barolo 巴罗洛意大利餐厅 Ritz Carlton is famous for their quality service and F&B scene. As one of the most popular Italian Restaurants in town, Barolo’s “Chef of the Year” Gianluca Visani offers his new creations and brings the taste of traditional Italian home cooking to Ritz Carlton in Beijing. They’ve got a brand new menu of seafood pasta, steak, fish, and meat main courses on a daily basis. If you’re
a meat lover, don’t miss it. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8151) 朝阳区建国路甲83号北京丽思卡尔 顿酒店2楼
Ao Bao Hui (Ordos Restaurant) 敖包会 Want to experience real Mongolian hospitality? Try this. Ordos Restaurant (pictured left and below) is designed in the shape of a Mongolian tent and they deliver grassland’s favorites such as the roast lamb chop and the fried beef with almond oyster mushrooms. To go for a big meat party, grab your friends to order their tender roasted sheep back. Also, don’t forget to try their signature Mongolian milk tea and cheese. Other highlights of this restaurant come from their Mongolian dance crew: they have wonderful performances for special occasions. Daily 10am-10pm. 30 Zhongguancun Nanlu (near Zhongguancun Science and Technology Building), Haidian District (6216 8176, 158 1086 9200) 海淀区中关村南大 街30号(近中关村科技发展大厦)
Jiang Bian Cheng Wai Kao Quan Yu 江边城外烤全鱼 It seems like Chinese
people really like roast meat. If you are not a big fan of chicken, beef, lamb, prawns, or pork, you can try roast fish. For expats, this local fish dish is an exotic dining experience. Some of their signature dishes include roast fish with spicy sauce, roast fish with bean paste, and spicy frog. You can go anytime you want because they are located on Gui Jie (“Ghost Street”), open all night long. 15-2 Dongzhimenei Dajie, Dongcheng District (8407 8678) 东城 区东直门内大街15-2号 (九号大酒楼西)
Najia Restaurant 那家小馆 Located in the CBD, Najia Restaurant captures the dining essence of Qing Dynasty by offering some of the exotic ancient royal treats. With a Qing Dynasty courtyard interior design, Najia restaurant is also a great place for go for meat. Some of their signature dishes including crispy prawns made of their secret recipe, chicken with diced walnuts and deer meat if you dare to try. Daily 11.30am-10pm, 10 Yonganli (south of the LG Twin Towers, west of 119 Middle School), Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (65673663 65686553) 朝 阳区建国门外大街永安里10号 (双子座大厦南 侧,119中学西侧)
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NIGHTLIFE CONNECTOR
Badr Benjelloun, Beijing music scene blogger and bar owner Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Lova
What social media platforms are you on, and what are your handle(s) on them? I am on pretty much every form of social media out there but use Twitter, Weibo and Facebook most extensively. I do have accounts on Instagram, Google+, Pinterest and a few others but they're pretty much dormant. I'm using beijingdaze on most of them for my personal account but have many aliases for my various ventures (Noodle diaries, Cu Ju, Capoeira Mandinga Beijing)
just used for following news channels to get updated and quick information. Finally, there is the old trusted RSS feed. How much time would you say you spend on social media daily? Is it worth it? I'd estimate a good 60 minutes a day overall. I usually check in for a few minutes every hour unless I get a notification about a message or email, and yes: it's absolutely worth it, from a professional and personal perspective.
What do you get from each of these platforms? Which do you most heavily use? Twitter gives me real time access to current news and information about China and the rest of the world. It's a great platform to communicate with folks all over the world about certain topics and keep the discussion short.
How do you organize everything? What software do you use? At the moment, I have one browser dedicated to social media only and the Twitter app. I've been through a bunch of clients and tend to get tired of them sooner than later. Hootsuite is the new one I'm experimenting with just for the business side of things so that I Weibo is all about keeping my finger on China's can time tweets. Instagram also comes in handy pulse and following the happenings of the for sending things out like pictures of food or music industry, at least from a 'daze perspective. concerts to all platforms in one go. It's a good promotion tool for Cu Ju, my sports/ rum/Moroccan gastro-bar. It's also proven in- Are you on weibo? If so, what’s your take on strumental in growing our local follower base for it? My personal account is @beijingdaze 识色北 Capoeira Mandinga Beijing. Since we became 京and it connects me to my Chinese friends and more active on weibo, the number of Chinese the music scene in general. It's good for interactstudents has gone up. ing with bands on the fly and staying updated on their whereabouts. The best thing about it Facebook is all about family and friends re- though is that it's helping me keep my Chinese ally, especially those who live far away. It's a proficiency up. I like the visual nature of weibo good way to keep up with birthdays, births, and how you can always string conversations someone's first poo or random stuff. I could together, much more than on Twitter. It might do without all the extra "invitations" for apps I have started as a clone but they have done get every day. wonders to make it a better product. Where do you get your own news from? Multiple places! My daily routine starts with Google news, world edition. I then move on to sport and IT websites. I also have a Twitter account that is
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Has being on social media been beneficial to your life or career in Beijing? I believe so. Twitter and Facebook to some extent have more professional impact at the moment than weibo
but that might change soon. Through them, networking is seamless and easy. In 140 characters or a status update, you can find a job, a roommate, a flat or a replica of the spandex pants Nikki Sixx wore during the Theatre of Pain tour. Which accounts do you most recommend people to follow? It depends on their interest and their ability. On Twitter, there are the usual suspects that everyone has recommended already and they're good. See Kaiser Kuo's list (in issue 109) to start with. I'll go with others that can be just as informative about China and the world: I'd suggest @klustout, @ryanmmclaughlin, @BBCAfrica and @beijingcream. Smartphone, tablet or desktop? Smartphone on the go, laptop at home and the office. Which China blogs do you find the most essential? Blogging is difficult to sustain beyond a certain time and requires discipline. Unfortunately, a lot of old favorites have stopped publishing on a regular basis and moved on to social media. Now, I get my dose over at Rectified.name, China Music Radar, Sinocism and The Nanfang. I'd also recommend the Sinica Podcast as essential for all thing China: just think of it as a spoken word blog.
just as biased and have their own agendas but when the information is out in public, you're bound to get a bigger picture. We're just headed into a new direction where a synergy is needed between social media and journalism: we're not talking about a supplement or a replacement; we're talking about a shift in paradigms.
Disclosure: since this interview, Badr has become Will social media supplant journalism, take CTO for True Run Media. it someplace new or just be a supplement? With the state of ethics (or lack thereof ) in tra@beijingdaze @beijingdaze ditional journalism, I find social media a good complement to get balanced and different beijingdaze.com opinions. Sure, people behind the accounts are
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SNAP ‘EM UP
A closer look at the benefits of mirrorless cameras So you want to buy a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera.You’re not alone – millions of people decide to upgrade from a compact camera to a DSLR every year. Their reasons vary – some want more versatility, others more power, and still others enjoy the nostalgia of an SLR-styled camera. But before you pull the trigger on a DSLR system you might want to consider mirrorless systems as an alternative. Since their introduction roughly eight years ago, mirrorless system cameras have steadily grown in popularity. Olympus reported earlier in the year that mirrorless cameras finally overtook Canon and Nikon’s market stranglehold in Japan. Visit any electronics shop and you’ll find that roughly one-third of the stock is made up of mirrorless systems. These numbers will only increase as the big names in the business get serious about protecting their market share with mirrorless cameras of their own.
lems with mirrorless system cameras is that no one can agree on a name for the technology. Manufacturers have their own designations for their systems, and tech journalists have made things worse by inventing a half-dozen terms for them. Sometimes they’re called EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens), other times they’re called compact system cameras, and even “third generation cameras”. But I like mirrorless, so let’s stick with that.
What’s a mirrorless camera, anyway? To understand mirrorless cameras, we should first look at the DSLR. As I noted earlier, part of the DSLR’s appeal is nostalgia. It has the same shape and even some of the same mechanics as a film SLR. All DSLRs have a “hump” in the center where the pentaprism and mirror are located.These two parts of the camera work together to give us a big, bright optical viewfinder. When we take a picture we hear that satisfying “clack” and the mirror flips up so that light entering the lens At this point in the article you’re probably strikes the sensor directly. For a long time this thinking: if mirrorless cameras are so hot, why has been the best way to do business with a haven’t I heard of them? Well, one of the prob- serious camera.
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In the mid-2000s, however, several major companies, notably Leica and the dynamic duo of Olympus and Panasonic, took advantage of emerging display technologies to make cameras that kept the interchangeable lens but did away with the mirror and pentaprism. Rather than an optical viewfinder, the camera uses an electronic viewfinder and/or the back screen much like a compact camera.The result was a smaller, lighter camera that started out looking like an entry-level DSLR but soon differentiated into a number of consumer, enthusiast, and videographer modeltypes. We call mirrorless cameras “system” cameras because, like a DSLR, when you buy a mirrorless camera you’re investing in a system of lenses and related technologies. Thus far, Olympus and Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds system is the most well-developed and has the best lenses, while newer systems, like Sony’s NEX, Nikon’s 1, and Samsung’s NX, offer fewer lens choices. When you compare that to the veritable army of lenses Canon and Nikon offer for their DSLRs, mirrorless systems might seem like a non-starter for many buyers. But those buyers would be wrong.
sumer DSLR repackaged as a consumer mirrorless camera. Regardless of brand, each of these modern-looking cameras comes in a variety of bright colors and features smartphone-esque touchscreen controls. For enthusiasts feeling the urge to splurge, cameras running the gamut from the Panasonic GX1 and Sony NEX-5 (roughly RMB 5000 each) all the way up to the pricey Olympus OM-D E-M5 (RMB 7500 or more) and pricier still Fuji X-PRO1 (RMB 12000) can be found in downtown camera shops. (Leica’s RMB 50000+ M9 also rates a mention, but if you’re buying a Leica you weren’t looking to buy a normal DSLR to begin with). Enthusiast cameras typically have retro styling, high-level performance, articulated rear screens, and a complete suite of controls.
Last, the videographer has any number of good mirrorless system cameras to choose from, especially the Panasonic G and Sony Alpha series. Unlike the simplistic or retro designs of the other mirrorless cameras, these cameras are closest to DSLRs in terms of appearance and size, usually feature stereo microphones, and run anywhere from RMB4000 to RMB12000. Like DSLRs and For photographers like myself, having just one smartphones, mirrorless cameras now pose lens is like being a kid with just one toy – it just a major threat to both traditional and news won’t do.Yet most people who buy DLSRs will video cameras. place a single lens on the camera and never take it off. This is usually a so-called “kit lens,” a short So, do you still want a DSLR? Check out mirrorzoom lens with a focal length of 18-55mm. For less cameras before you make a final decision. these folks, a mirrorless camera with a limited For professional photographers, there’s no real lens ecosystem will not be a hindrance; in fact, substitute for a DSLR. But for the rest of us, going given its reduced size and cost, a mirrorless mirrorless is not only trendy: it’s smart. camera affords many benefits. Let’s look now at the variety of mirrorless systems on the market. Consumers interested in buying an inexpensive, fashionable camera should consider the Nikon J1, Panasonic GF3, Olympus E-PM1 (pictured above), or the Pentax Q (amongst others), which can be bought for an average of RMB 3500 with lens. And though it wasn’t available in Beijing at press time, Canon’s new mirrorless EOS M series is essentially a con-
Matthew Stinson is an eight-year Tianjin resident, photographer, ESL teacher and techhound.
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insight - ASK AN ENTREPRENEUR
COLLABORATE AND LISTEN
We get deep into the music with Split Works’ Nathaniel Davis Text by David Kuo, photo by Sui
For a city of its size, the music scene in Beijing is barely nascent, but there are devoted fans out there dedicated to bringing their passion to the capital. Pennsylvania-born Nathaniel Davis is well into his second decade in China and has been building Split Works, a music festival and concert promotion agency, with his two partners, and took the time to tell Agenda about growth, product and markets.
ON PRODUCT Our product is music. We are an independent festival and concert promotion agency. We have two festivals in China (Black Rabbit and JUE | Music + Art) and we have been lucky enough to promote artists like Jose Gonzalez, Sonic Youth, Ghostface Killah, Caribou, and many more. We are also a music and creative consultancy, working to make sure that brands use music in the right way. We’ve consult for the likes of Volkswagen, Johnnie Walker, H&M and Apple, who all seem happy with what we do. We also have a couple of media resources: China Music Radar, an industry blog talking about China's music industry in English; and Wooozy, a nifty little web community talking about great music, in Chinese. It's one of the only Chinese language resources that concentrates on alternative and up and coming music. Finally, we have a talent booking agency for South East Asia; we book amazing artists through the region and we've done firsts in Vietnam and more recently Myanmar. Essentially, we are four businesses under the same roof, living in perfect harmony. Since we began our business six years ago, our aim is to create a better ecosystem in which to promote good music to the good people of China. ON COMPANY STRUCTURE We are three partners from three of the greatest countries in the world - Scotland (Archie), Australia (Claire) and the United States of America (me). Claire is the General Manager, Archie is the Creative Director and I am the Director of Operations. Under us we have Operations, Marketing & Media,
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Digital Strategy, and Business Development tively small. Beijing basically looks like Aberdeen or Dundee or Omaha when it comes to the functions. size of the market for live music. And we deal ON MARKETING We market digitally through with government restrictions that do not make online SNS and our database, and of course the things any easier. The lead times for getting government approvals for shows can be crippling. all-powerful word-of-mouth. ON INDUSTRY ISSUES Until recently, it was a lack of infrastructure, a lack of decent venues, a lack of trusted industry establishments (management companies, agencies, labels) and a lack of non-pay-to-play media (i.e. media that are actually interested in stories, rather than what they get paid to promote. However, we are seeing all these things improve constantly - there are great venues in Shanghai and Beijing from 200-10,000 capacity and even some good ones ON IP PROTECTION We run an annual arts in second tier cities (Chongqing and Wuhan festival called JUE | Music + Art and several particularly). years in to the festival we discovered a fellow in Shanghai that we know had decided to There are more and more labels, agencies and commandeer our JUE name & logo for his own management companies, some of which are little art workshop. We talked with him and his actually transparent and trustworthy. And the partners and they could not understand our media, from radio to TV to print (especially the dismay. We haven't done anything about it and internet) is realizing that content is important, and that people will seek out quality. Unforto this day it’s still puzzling. tunately, there are still deficiencies in all these ON OFFICE It’s pretty chill. Everyone arrives to areas, despite the improvement. But the main, work promptly at 10am and we hit it pretty hard most important issue is a lack of real talent. all day long. No one ever really knew how the Music is still not an attractive career choice music business could be so much hard work and and people can rarely devote too much of long hours. There’s the usual constant barrage of their lives to it. Getting good jobs, having the phone calls and emails, and then of course we ability to buy a house and to marry are the most have our Sonos audio system so everyone can important things. vie for airtime via their smartphone apps. ON STAFFING We currently have 25 staff across ON COMPANY PHILOSOPHY Basically “do unto Beijing and Shanghai. We do targeted recruiting others as you would have them do unto you”. mainly through our own personal networks and online through sites like Douban and CreativeSomeone important said that once. hunt, where people interested in our industry ON AMBITION We want to be the most cred- hang out, and also, of course, LinkedIn. Overall ible, interesting and highly regarded network we are lucky enough to have found and retained of music and entertainment service companies some really great people. What we do is still quite unique in China and so people like to stick in China. around. We have a very low attrition rate, which ON BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT The business is rare in China. We are very lucky. environment is tough when it comes to what Check out spli-t.com/splitworks we do. The market for non-pop music is relaON CAPITAL We started with the sheer sweat of our brow and a sponsorship deal from Bacardi in 2006. Since then we have somehow managed to make do through periodic tough times with generous contributions from the partners and Adam Smith's invisible hand. On the agency side, we have great clients who treat us well and enable us to have fun with bringing music that we love and we think other people will like.
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the FINE THE fine DINER diner We at Agenda like a bit of pampering, and we’re sure you do, too. After a long busy week, there’s nothing better than savoring the weekend with some perfect beverages in exquisite settings, surrounded by a few close friends. Beijing has its fair share of locations offering just such a spot of weekend relaxation. Here are the best places in Beijing for upscale afternoon tea heaven. (Just don’t slurp).
TOP OF THE TEA TREE
Eight hot spots for a great afternoon tea Compiled by Rachel Chen
Pangu Seven Star Hotel Located by the Olympic village, Pangu Seven Star Hotel is one of the most glamorous hotels in the capital and is full of traditional Chinese elements. Their afternoon tea includes classic Napoleon cakes, macaroons, scones and sandwiches. Moreover, you can enjoy their musical performance with traditional Chinese instruments. As the night falls, gazing out over the Water Cube and Bird’s Nest as they light up will give a sense of the beauty of Beijing. 27 Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5906 7888) 朝阳区北四环中路27号
Raffles Beijing Hotel Raffles’ afternoon tea service (pictured above and right) was voted “Outstanding Afternoon Tea” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Restaurant Awards. If you prefer a private space to relax with your friends, they have private booths available at
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their beautiful lobby for reservation. 33 Dong Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng District (6526 3388) 东城区东长安大街33号
Park Hyatt Beijing If you like to go higher, try this one. The 63rd floor lounge located in Park Hyatt Beijing offers a great selection of afternoon tea essentials. Besides traditional sandwiches, they also offer exotic cakes. With a breathtaking view of daytime Beijing, you and your friends will have a great time and be impressed by what you see from there. 63/F, Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1234) 朝阳区建 国门外大街2号柏悦酒店65层
Ritz-Carlton Financial Street Claiming to be one of the finest Ritz-Carltons, the location on Financial Street offers their signature English high tea in both their Crystal Bar
and the Club Lounge. In an elegant setting, a three-tiered stand complete with scones, sandwiches and at least five specially-selected teas, it is the perfect experience in an exclusive and rarified environment. 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Financial Street, Xicheng District, Xicheng District (6601 6666) 西城区金融街金城坊东街1号
loween afternoon tea is offered for people who want to have fun. 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 33) 朝阳区建 国门外大街1号中国大饭店
The Westin Beijing Financial Street Come enjoy your teatime at Westin Hotel Financial Street. Served in their plush lobby lounge, patrons can indulge in an extravagant selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones, dim sum and a range of delicious pastries and desserts. Gourmet teas or freshly brewed coffee combine to make up for an unforgettable afternoon. 9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District., Xicheng District (6606 8866) 威斯汀大酒店, 西
Hilton Wangfujing Head over to Hilton Wangfujing’s The Library lobby lounge for a refined afternoon tea with friends in the holidays. They offer Ritual Afternoon Tea with English delights, Chocolaty Afternoon Tea for chocolate lovers and Healthy Afternoon Tea for people on diets. One of them will surely fulfill your taste. 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, 城区金融街乙9号 Dongcheng District (5812 8888) 东城区王府井希 尔顿酒店王府井东街8号 The Ritz-Carlton Beijing The lounge of The Ritz-Carlton Beijing offers an extensive selection of classic afternoon teas China World Hotel China World Hotel is famous for their delicate with different grades of loose leaf. Their classic cuisine, and their afternoon tea is no exception. afternoon tea menu includes the newly creThey have a theme for afternoon tea every ated desserts, sandwiches and the most iconic month: in October, enjoy their red afternoon scone that elegantly layered on a three-tiered tea with a variety of sandwiches, cheesecakes, silver stand. 83A Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, assorted red chocolate pralines, strawberry Chaoyang District (5908 8958) 朝阳区华贸中心 shooters and more. On Oct 31, a special Hal- 建国路甲83号北京丽思卡尔顿酒店
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INSIGHT - on the job
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Photo producer Shannon Fagan Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Mitchell Pe Masilun
Last year, I founded China's most prolific production unit for commercial lifestyle stock photography. We are creating one thousand new images per month for both the Chinese and global advertising market. Production, by nature, is a hurry up and wait scenario. We quite literally "make" pictures happen in a contemporary lifestyle sense, by planning all the wardrobe and prop, casting, and location elements to fit to shoot brief designs provided to us by our international distributors. It is a very detail oriented job drawing upon my ten years of experience as a lifestyle photographer in New York City. The position of leadership with a dynamic self-taught team within a developing market on the back heels of a global economic downturn has been a major, and humbling, learning experience. It's no secret to those that know me that I work quite long and committed hours. A late night jog through Beijing's Dongcheng District is my relaxation after an exhausting day. I also have what I call a "48 hour rule". No matter what happens, no matter how bad, I give it 48 hours to clear up and then make an informed decision. It's saved me on many an occasion, and I'm sure that many of us living and working locally would agree - what a difference two days make! I was advised by veteran "China hands" that learning about China was more important than learning Chinese. And, after eighteen months on the ground, I would agree. I've grown my abilities to be a leader in my team. Whereas in New York, outsourcing was the general protocol for my business, internalizing an entirely vertical operation has been central to our success.
career, traveling by airplane was a major component and a huge thrill. I'm operating my own business and in touch with top professionals globally in my chosen field. It's absolutely a dream job where "the sky is the limit" for where we might land next as a company and influencer in the Chinese advertising market. In high school, I earned $5.15 per hour at Ed's Camera Shop in Memphis, Tennessee. Like many entrepreneurs in China, I was attracted to the challenge, excitement, and benefit to the local and global market. I found that China allowed me to put my best learned experiences and talent to work, together with my team of assistants, photographers, producers, and project managers. My best boss I’ve had is my business consultant. Every individual needs a hierarchy to report to, and for me, I report to those to whom I deliver my products of images and production oriented services. Maintaining a veteran consultant with more experience than I have has been a crucial development in my learning curve here in China. To get better, everyone needs to play the game of business with people who are better than they are. No two days are identical. It's been that way for twelve years.
The challenges are orchestrating a mix of cultures, mitigating differences in levels of comprehension, and managing foreign staffers in a country where teaching English pays more than long-term career oriented work in photography. This market is, despite appearances, fairly risk averse when it comes to what When I was a child, I dreamed of being an I call "stick-to-it-ness". My grapple with the 30% airline pilot. In turn, for a large portion of my turnover rates that we see as business own-
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The exponential growth my operation sees from the success story of just one hired individual energizes me. I encourage my team to be leaders of their own projects as producers and photographers, and when a member hits just My workspace is a combination of life and one ball out of the park, it's amazing to witness work. The office is housed within a newly reno- their development as a team as a result. vated three-storey residential building in a hutong. This creates wonderful meetings with Don't do it because you are passionate. other residents and a collective drawing upon Everyone is passionate. Do it because you their networks in Beijing. My favorite resident is are committed. Perseverance and reliability the 94 year old grandfather, and owner of the are critical components of any small business building, living on the first floor. We wave to owner, and the commercial arts are, by default, an industry of entrepreneurial individuals. each other frequently. ers in China is to handle this challenge with a continual invigoration to the manners of hiring, incentives, and components of short-term trigger motivators seen here.
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THE meeting place If you’ve got visitors or business contacts coming to Beijing, chances are they’ll want to have a taste of their domestic cuisines once they’ve had their fill of the local nosh. With the city home to around 110,000 foreigners, there are ample choices to give guests a taste of home. Here’s our pick of top spots from the rainbow of nations in Beijing.
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Top spots for Beijing’s international visitors Compiled by Mike Cormack
Indian Tadka Located in the Marriot Northeast in the “hotel street” of Xiaoyun Lu, Tadka is one of the best Indian restaurants in the city. With traditional mains like butter chicken and rogan josh complemented by more exotic dishes like lobster masala, there’s plenty to choose from. The four brass tandoor ovens take pride of place, turning out succulent kebabs and breads. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 2/F, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888/8328) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪 酒店2层
Middle East Rumi Persian food has never tasted so sweet. Rumi excels in its kebabs: hearty chunks of succulent meat on beds of fragrant rice, while the salads and dips are extremely flavorsome. Drinks include home-made lemonade that’s
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just the right side of tart (no carbonated substitutes here). The all-white décor is reminiscent of Dubai International Airport, and fitting for the strong Arabic heritage of Rumi. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 1A Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District (8454 3838) 朝阳区工体北路甲1号兆龙饭店对面
American Home Plate US cuisine may be associated with fast- and even junk-food, but Uncle Sam has a genuine heritage of prime cooking which Home Plate (pictured bottom right) lives up to. Their Southern, rootsy, downhome style ain’t fancy, but for a filling meal of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, corn on the cob, chicken wings or refried beans, it’s impossible to beat. It might not be easy to find on the first visit, but any guests will be glad to loosen their belts a few notches. Daily 11am-10pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu courtyard (from Dongsanhuan
Beilu, head 20m north of Xiaoyun Lu intersection and take the first right), Chaoyang District (5128 5584) 朝阳区霄云路35号院（东三环北路,过霄
10.30pm. Legendale Hotel, 90-92 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8511 3388 ext 8920) 东城 区金宝街90-92号 北京励骏酒店
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French Brasserie Flo Brasserie Flo has been in China for thirteen years and it’s surely one of the best French restaurants in Beijing. They have reopened their brand new Brasserie with more services than ever. Their classic French cuisine such as superb goose liver terrine, extensive oyster selection directly from France, and traditional French bakery make them an excellent spot for an authentic French dining experience. Daily 11am-12am. 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (6595 5135) 朝阳区霄云路18 号 flo.cn
Italian Fratelli Fresh Located in the Renaissance hotel in Shuanjing, Fratelli Fresh (pictured left)delivers quality Italian food to Beijing’s south side. Concentrating on Tuscan cuisine, it’s got wood-fired pizzas (always a good thing), T-bone steaks and concoctions like char-grilled polenta with asparagus and goat cheese or homemade papardelle with wild boar, tomatoes and mushrooms. Perfect for Italians and simple fans of their food. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 1/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8203) 朝阳区朝阳区东 三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店1层
Portuguese Camões Portuguese food is inevitably overshadowed by its Iberian neighbor, but it’s a worthy cuisine in its own right whose influence extends over South America and Asia. Taking its name from one of the most famous Portuguese poets of the 16th century, Camões restaurant is located in the Legendale Hotel, near Dengshikou station. It’s decorated mostly in blue and white tones taken from the ancient art of tile making. All of the main ingredients are directly imported, with items like codfish and blood sausage a rare find in Beijing. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6.30pm-
South American Mosto One of Nali Patio’s best venues, Mosto offers a South American spin on contemporary dishes, with grilled beef tenderloin, duck roulade, risotto with pumpkin puree and goat’s cheese panna cotta amongst the offerings. The interior is smart, with the openplan kitchen always a reassuring sight, while al fresco dining overlooking the courtyard is always fun. Sun-Thu noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm; Fri-Sat noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6030) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层
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WEEKEND TRAVELLER After returning to Chinese sovereignty in 1997, Hong Kong remains one of the most alluring Asian destinations with a glittering skyline, mammoth shopping centers, and classy dining. Seven million people are packed into one of the world’s most densely populated areas but coming from Beijing, I think most Agenda readers will manage just fine in this modern, fast-paced, hub of the world.
Hong Kong Calling
Weekend away in the jewel of the Orient Compiled by David Kuo
Getting to Hong Kong is easy with daily direct flights from Beijing Capital to Hong Kong International that take about three and a half hours. If you are not in a hurry or on a budget, take a 24 train ride from Beijing West Railway Station directly to Hung Hom Station in Kowloon for about RMB 400. Whether you are flying or taking the train, after arriving in HK, the metro is the best way to get around town. Depending on where you enter HK, visitors can purchase one to three day passes that are good for unlimited travel on the metro, light rail and busses operated by MTR ranging in price from HK$85-HK$300. Compared to the Beijing subway system, HK’s is an elevatorassisted dream with convenient and orderly transfers. (I know – incredible!) Booking a hotel in Hong Kong is best done ahead of arrival. For higher-end accommodation, check into the Intercontinental
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Hotel in Kowloon where rooms start around $350 per night. The third floor has a spa with three infinity pools, maintained at different temperatures, perched on the edge of Victoria Harbor where the water seems to cascade into the seascape. Hong Kong is a city that has grown upwards, and the Shangri-La offers the highest altitude accommodations in the city, opulent décor, and with great views of Victoria Harbor. Attached to the Shangri-La is the Pacific Place shopping mall with luxury shopping and dining. If shopping leaves you exhausted, take a dip in the heated outdoor pool. If money is no object, then The Peninsula is the place to be. Opened in 1928, the Peninsula welcomes guests with a fleet of Rolls-Royce limos and impeccable service. For the serious high-roller, book the Marco Polo suite, with Rolls-Royce Phantom and personal driver. For travelers more budget conscious or looking to experience a more realistic
restaurant in the world and their char siu bao (pork buns) sell over 700 per day. The queue can be up to three hours long, but don’t let that deter you. For upscale dining with a strict “no shorts, no sandals” dress code, head to Felix, housed at the top of The Peninsula. Fare at Felix is the typical East-meets-West and heavy with seafood and swank. The set dinner Hong Kong has no shortage of tourist attractions and perhaps the most notable is Vic- menu is HK$788 but early birds can grab a three-course dinner with a glass of wine for toria Peak, whose breathtaking views of the city skyline and harbor reminds people of just only HK$448. For after dinner drinks, check out Lan Kwai Fong, home to over 100 bars and how densely packed and vertical Hong Kong restaurants. Although it can be a bit touristy, is. To reach the top of the peak, take the 120year old tram that departs from Garden Road. it’s an eclectic mix of white collar workers, students, expats, and tourists. Live music, patio It is best to be at the top before sundown drinking, and inexpensive foreign beers make and stay for sunset. Plan to get there early, as the line both up and down the mountain will it a must for a nighttime tipple. require a wait. The Avenue of Stars is another favorite for movie buffs and Hong Kong cinIntercontinental Hotel 18 Salisbury Road, ema lovers. This waterfront promenade along Kowloon (852-2721-1211) Victoria Harbor offers visitors great photo opShangri-La, Pacific Place Supreme Court portunities to pose with a sculpture of Bruce Rd., Central (852-2877-3838) Lee, take a relaxing stroll, or simply watch the ships float by. One thing that everybody The Peninsula Hong Kong Salisbury Road, agrees about Hong Kong is that it’s a shopKowloon (852-2920-2888) per’s paradise. Times Square in Causeway Chungking Mansions 36-44 Nathan Road, Bay embodies that notion with 83,700 square Kowloon meters of luxury retail space spread over nine sparkling stories. If you are looking for a name Victoria Peak 126 Peak Road (thepeak. brand, you’ll find it here. com.hk) cross-section of Hong Kong society, check out the Chungking Mansions - five 17-storey residential towers that provide low-cost housing for locals and daily rentals for travelers. On the ground floor, business booms with shops where bargaining is a must.
As an international city with high expectations, eating in Hong Kong doesn’t have to be expensive to be delightful. Tim Ho Wan is known as the cheapest Michelin-starred
Tim Ho Wan 2-20 Kwong Wa Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon (852-2332-2896) Lan Kwai Fong 30, D’Aguilar Street, Central
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Book CHOICE
TANIA BRANIGAN’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION In 1971, a village in Heilongjiang took in a destitute 17-year-old migrant. Seven years later Yan Yunxiang won a place at Peking University, then the chance to study in the States. But after beginning his doctorate at Harvard he returned to Xiajia - again and again. The result, three decades later, was Private Life Under Socialism. The book examines the way that huge forces transforming Chinese society have affected people at the most intimate level; and, conversely, shows how the most personal decisions have wider social implications. Yan is able to winkle out insights that most journalists could only dream of. In one case, it took five long chats over seven years before a woman revealed the truth of her marriage. Private Life Under Socialism takes in everything from the layout of houses and the disappearance of public space to the qualities people seek in their spouses. There are shocking accounts of the abuse of elders but also touching anecdotes: a retired cadre’s attempt to take better care of his wife; a family’s acceptance of a lesbian couple. It’s a richly informative account that helps us understand the Get It: changes in Chinese society, and reminds us to pay Private Life Under Socialism is available from eBay attention to apparently insignificant details. and amazon.com.
Tania Branigan is China correspondent for the Guardian newspaper and occasional guest on the Sinica podcast.
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BUSINESS book
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by Stephen M. R. Covey Trust continues to be the most pivotal element needed in successful relationships - from friendship to political to business. In his latest book, Smart Trust, Stephen M. R. Covey shows how to develop optimal trust relationships, revealing how this approach been successfully used already for both organizations and on a personal level, and offering targeted advice on how to make trust relationships work in your business and your life. He explores why people trust and why they don’t, why some people adopt the wrong kinds of trust, and how trust shapes your perceptions. In this wellresearched, logically organized presentation, the authors draw from their experiences and those of numerous firms and individuals to show how trust can raise your“prosperity, energy and joy”.
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WORKING lunch
Cantonese
Yu 玉 Cantonese cuisine is one of the most popular dishes around the world. Yu, the Cantonese restaurant of the Ritz Carlton Beijing, has just launched their new menu with creations made by their Executive Chinese Chef Ku. Aiming to provide guests an unforgettable gastronomic experience, Yu offers a delicate selection of seafood, beef, lamb, goose dishes and, of course, a dim sum brunch to fulfill every taste. RC Daily 11.30 am–2.30 pm, 6.00 -10:00 pm. 2/F, The Ritz Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District (5908 8111) 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号北京丽思卡尔顿酒店二楼 玉餐厅
Perfect for a cozy family or friends reunion lunch. Signature items include Grilled French Duck Breast with Asparagus at (RMB 138 per portion), Pan fried Canadian cod fish (RMB168 per person), and Baked shrimp with green lemon sauce and sesame (RMB128 per portion). Most likely to impress: Chinese tea masters performing the art of tea.
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business dinner
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Duck de Chine 全鸭季 After the success of the first Duck de Chine in 1949, the Hidden City in Sanlitun, Elite Concepts has opened a second location in the heart of the city, 1949, Jinbao Jie. With a predominately duck based menu (of course), Duck de Chine offers some of the best traditional and innovative duck dishes in town, including the popular Peking style roast duck with their exclusive homemade dipping sauce and duck soup. In addition, they also offer a great selection of dim sum both for brunch and afternoon tea on a daily basis. RC Daily 11.30am-2pm and 5-10.30pm, 98 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (6521 1949) 东城区金宝 街98号
Perfect for a VIP business dinner to impress out of town clients. Signature features include Beijing roast duck (RMB 238), wild mushrooms soup with bamboo (RMB 98 per portion), sautéed scallops with asparagus (RMB 208), and stir-fried Mongolian lamb with ginger and garlic (RMB 108). Most likely to impress: four sides of siheyuan with lush garden views through full-height glass windows.
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THE NIGHTCAP
Whiskey Bar
Glen 格兰高地 Claiming to have the best collection of single malts in Beijing (with a particularly fine range of Japanese whiskies), Glen is really more a joint for high-rollers than enthusiasts of the fire water. With hand-carved ice, resident mixologists, plush but elegant furnishing and a beautifully lit bar, Glen is a place to get tarted up and go for some conspicuous consumption. It’s not the largest speakeasy in Beijing, but that furthers its elite appeal. MC Daily 6pm-2am. 203, Taiyue Suites, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6591 1191) 朝阳区南 三里屯16号泰悦豪庭2层203
Perfect for payday splurges and whiskey expert banter. Signature whiskies include Yamazaki (RMB 100/ glass), Lagavulin (RMB 140/glass), and Oban (RMB 140/glass). Most likely to impress: hand-carved ice is always impressive.
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BEIJING’S BRAINIEST BOSS
William Gordon, MD of Robert Walters, recruiters
Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Mitchell Pe Masilun
Welcome to “Beijing’s Brainiest Boss”, where we That sounded an easy one for you. Who are the test the grey matter of the capital’s business “Big 4” management consultants? KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young leaders. and Deloitte & Touche. Hello, William. How are you? Very well, Agenda. The sun’s shining and the Nicely done. Who is the CEO of Tencent? weekend approaches. How’s the Agenda of- (Pausing)…. I don’t have a clue. fice? It’s Pony Ma. Who’s the US Treasury Secretary? Like a blazing inferno with a thousand mon- Timothy Geithner. keys at a thousand typewriters. Correct. And who is the Secretary General Sounds like fun! of the United Nations? Thanks for agreeing to be the first in our Ban Ki Moon. Beijing’s Brainiest Boss quiz. Yes - you know your politics. How many No problem, Agenda. floors does Beijing’s tallest building have? Let’s get started then. Which company Um... I don’t really know, so my humble guess has the largest market cap in the world at is... 88? present? Close, but no cigar - there are 80. What’s the Apple, no doubt. definition of a googol? Easy. What institution is the world’s largest (Gives up immediately) I have no idea. employer? It’s 10100. The release of which product alI guess the Chinese or US military. most caused a riot in Sanlitun Village? You have to choose one... It is either iPad or iPhone... So... it must have I bet it’s the US military. been an iPad, I’d guess. You bet wrong, I’m afraid. What is Amster- And you guessed right! Thanks, dam’s airport called? William. That’s Schipol airport. Good afternoon, Agenda! Right. What does KPI stand for? Key Performance Indicator.
A very decent 7/12 for William Gordon of Robert Walters.
Right again! In marketing, what are the four P’s? Are you Beijing’s brainiest boss? (Very certain) Price, place, product and promo- Email editor@agendabeijing.com to tion. take part.
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The agenda Thursday, oct 18
Friday, oct 19
9PM TheBeijinger 11th Anniversary Party Elements e-club
5PM-MIDNIGHT Wine Salon Fridays Bar Veloce
朝阳区工体西路58号,工体西门院内
朝阳区工体北路4号院（1949西门对 面）
Come to Bar Veloce on Fridays for free tastings and discussions hosted by Sommelier Krishna Hathaway (with occasional guest speakers and winemakers) featuring a flight of wines of a different style or region, changing weekly. (Reservations required, limited seating) Courtyard 4 (opposite west entrance of 1949 - The Hidden City), Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
Here comes the hottest party in town again: We Beijing. Thebeijinger 11th anniversary party will take place in one of everyone’s favorite spots, Elements e-club. RMB 100 per person and free flow of drinks until 1am. Please reserve before October 15. Don’t miss out the fun! West Gate of Worker’s Stadium, 58 Gongti Xi Lu, Chaoyang District Tel. 5820 7700 ext 866
Tuesday, oct 23 9-10.30AM Visa Briefing- new location for the visa process Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing
Take the opportunity to meet with Anders Andersson from the Visa section of the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing and learn about the new and more convenient way to apply for visas that means better service and less waiting. Board Room, 2/F, Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号丽笙酒店
Tel. 5922 3388
Tel. 6586 1006
Wednesday, oct 24 11-2AM Italian Wines at Aria Bar Aria
China World Wine Team invites you to join them to explore the traditional grapes varietal of Italy for the October period. They will show case different wines produced by traditional Italian grapes varietal to take you on a journey through different parts of Italy. China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 36)
Thursday, oct 25 NOON-2.30PM The Modo Set Lunch Modo
Come to Modo for business lunches. RMB 80 for two courses and RMB 95 for three courses. 3/F, Sanlitun Village South(close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区 3楼(近新元素)
Tel. 6415 7207
朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二 层阿丽雅
Tel. 6505 2266 ext 36/6505 5838
Sunday, oct 28 8.20PM-1AM Rendez-vous Bar “Class of 1992” Cocktails Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Every day till the end of November in Rendez-vous Bar, they turn back the clock to 1992 with homemade signature cocktails to celebrate 20 years of Kempinski Hotel Beijing. Discover the elegance of the “Beijing” with Martin Miller gin infused Chinese green tea, or sample the “King Corvinus” with cinnamon infused Bourbon whisky. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号
Tel. 6465 3388 ext. 4225
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Monday, oct 29 8.30AM-5PM China International Nuclear Power Industry & Equipment Expo 2012 Ocean Internation Center
British Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to attend this year’s China International Nuclear Power Industry & Equipment Expo. C-1301 room, Ocean International Center, Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东四环中路60号远洋国际中心 C座1301室
Tuesday, oct 30 6-7PM Special Sunset Dinner Set Mosto
Step out for happy hour drinks in Mosto and enjoy a special threecourse dinner set for RMB 188. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层
Tel. 5208 6030
Highlights for Thu, oct 18 – Wed, oct 31 Saturday, oct 20 6-11PM Oktoberfest 2012 – A Night to Munich and Back Kempinski
Join them for the ride and experience the extraordinary, traditional German Oktoberfest in Kempinski’s 20 year anniversary Paulaner Bräuhaus tent. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号
Tel. 6465 3388
Sunday, oct 21 4PM Capital M Chamber Music: Chu Yi-Bing Cello Ensemble Capital M
One of China’s most influential cellists, Chu Yi-Bing, performs with his pioneering chamber music ensemble. RMB 65 per person and it includes a drink. It’s RMB 20 for students. 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District 崇文区前门步行街2号3层
Tel. 6702 2727 reservations@capital-m-beijing.com
Friday, oct 26
Monday, oct 22 6PM-2AM Monday Industry Night at XIU XIU
Every Monday, working in the hospitality or airline industry? Join them for Absolut Vodka at RMB 300 per bottle and selected beers at RMB 150 per six bottles. All night long at XIU! 6/F, Park Life, Beijing Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街2号,北京银泰中 心6层
Tel. 8567 1108
Saturday, oct 27
8PM-2AM LAN Club 6th Year’s Anniversary LAN Club
9PM-1AM Halloween at Scarlett Scarlett
LAN Club 6th year’s anniversary party will be held today and it’s all about fine dining, wine, friends, and fun. A lot of LAN Club’s celebrity friends are ready to join this great celebration and this event will kick out with the noted Jackson Twins. After the band, the secret international DJ will rock the dance floor with the greatest hits. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Hotel G is the place for Halloween Eve Night. Dress like the monster you are and join them for this Halloween fun and craziness! Ghosts, zombies, vampires, superheroes, witches and any other creative creatures are welcomed. Special promotions on their wide selections of shots! RMB10 for 1 shot and RMB 88 for 10 shots all night long! Surprises also await you. 7A Gongti Xilu (in the alley leading to Julong Garden), Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号LG双子座4层
朝阳区工体西路甲7号北京极栈内
Tel. 5109 6012/13
Tel. 6552 2880
Wednesday, oct 31 3-6PM Red Afternoon Tea and Halloween at the Lobby Lounge Lobby Lounge
Join China World Hotel for a fun Halloween afternoon tea. Lobby Lounge greets the coming of autumn to Beijing with red afternoon tea, meant to be savoured and enjoyed at leisure in the opulence of its majestic Chinese palace-inspired surroundings, to the accompaniment of live classical music. 1/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
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Tel. 6505 2266 ext 37
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EVENTS oct 18 thu 9AM-5PM Working Across Cultures Lufthansa Center
The Benelux Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite you to a training on working across cultures. Chinese managers employed in multinational companies, and foreign managers working in China, face recurring challenges: how to communicate efficiently, how to manage productively and how to transfer knowledge smoothly etc. Very often the underlying and unexplored causes of these difficulties are cultural. This workshop will directly address these issues and help the participants develop their competence and learn how to be more effective in working across cultures. C512, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号
events-bj@bencham.org bencham.org/web/B20121018_Working_across_culture.aspx
5PM-MIDNIGHT Monthly Industry Night At Bar Veloce Bar Veloce
Come to Bar Veloce’s promotional night for industry professionals that present their business cards and enjoy complimentary snacks and 10% off special wines on offer. Come between 6-8pm to also enjoy their Happy Hour Selection, two for the price of one, with 14+ wines to choose from. Courtyard 4 (opposite west entrance of 1949 - The Hidden City), Gongti Beilu,
Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路4号院（1949西门对面）
Tel. 6586 1006
6-7PM MODO Happy Hour Dinner Set Modo
Step out for happy hour drinks in MODO and enjoy a special threecourse dinner set for only RMB 168. 3/F, Sanlitun Village South(close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区3楼(近新元素)
Tel. 6415 7207
9PM TheBeijinger 11th Anniversary Party Elements e-club
Here comes the hottest party in town again: We Beijing. Thebeijinger 11th anniversary party will take place in one of everyone’s favorite spots, elements e-club. RMB 100 per person and free flow of drinks until 1am. Please reserve before October 15. Don’t miss out the fun! West Gate of Worker’s Stadium, 58 Gongti Xi Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体西路58号，工体西门院内
Tel. 5820 7700 ext 866
oct 19 FRI 9AM-5PM Emerging Leaders - Six Module Leadership Program (Members Only) Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce
in China is proud to offer the leadership development program together with the leading companies within talent management and people development today and November 16. This course is targeting Chinese middle management leaders. The goal is for the participants to obtain the skills needed to work and lead effectively within an organization operating with both Chinese and Swedish influence. The total fee is RMB 4,950. 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号丽笙酒店
Tel. 5922 3388 swedishchamber.com.cn/events/ bei_jing/2012-09-14-%28bj%29six-module-leadership-program
11.30AM-10PM Tandoori Bar-B-Q Festival The Taj Pavilion Indian Restaurant The Taj Pavilion Indian Restaurant brings Indian flavors for you in Beijing. The Bar-B-Q mouthwatering specialties that are not available on the regular menu shall be prepared especially during the Tandoori Bar-B-Q Festival starting from 5th oct to 21st oct. Join them at any of their three locations and enjoy the north Indian Tandoori flavor with your friends, family and loved ones. 1) L222, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚 购物中心L222室,泰姬楼印度餐厅
Tel. 8046 3238 2) F2-03, 2/F, North Tower, China Overseas Plaza, 8 Guanghua Dong Li, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街光华东里 8号中海广场北楼2层F2-03
Tel. 6505 5866 3) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都 假日酒店广场缤纷廊3层
Tel. (6436 7678)
6-7PM Special Sunset Dinner Set Mosto
Step out for happy hour drinks in Mosto and enjoy a special threecourse dinner set for RMB 188. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District TheBeijinger 11th Anniversary Party Here comes the hottest party in town again: We Beijing. Thebeijinger 11th anniversary party will take place in one of everyone’s favorite spots, elements e-club. RMB 100 per person and free flow of drinks until 1am. Please reserve before October 15. Don’t miss out the fun! West Gate of Worker’s Stadium, 58 Gongti Xi Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区 工体西路58号，工体西门院内 Tel. 5820 7700 ext 866
朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层
Tel. 5208 6030
6PM-MIDNIGHT Wine Salon Fridays Bar Veloce
Come to Bar Veloce on Fridays for free
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EVENTS tastings and discussions hosted by Sommelier Krishna Hathaway (with occasional guest speakers/winemakers) featuring a flight of wines of a different style or region, changing weekly. Today you get to taste Uniquely Italian: wines special to the terroir and grape varietals of the Italian landscape from Campania, Sicily, and beyond. (Reservations required, limited seating) Courtyard 4 (opposite west entrance of 1949 - The Hidden City), Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路4号院（1949西门对面）
Tel. 6586 1006
6.30-8.30PM Table Manners Brasserie Flo
Do you need to know how to avoid distractions in any dining situation, allowing you to focus on the matter at hand? Do you want to feel more comfortable during business meals in order to create a relaxed atmosphere and cement relationships with clients, partners or colleagues? Do you wish to behave with poise and project a professional image? The Benelux Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to a delicious French five-course lunch tutorial. You will practice Western table manners and learn the secrets behind a successful business meal. 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄云路18号福楼
Tel: 6595 5135
oct 20 sat 11AM-3PM Weekend Brunch Brussels Bar and Restaurant
Saturday and Sunday Brunch featuring fresh pancakes and French toast as well as their own “crepes” spin on some tradition Brunch items: try their eggs benedict crepes, or steak & eggs crepes with Bearnaise. Courtyard 4 (opposite west entrance of 1949 - The Hidden City), Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路4号院（1949西门对面）
Tel. 6591 9525/ 134 8880 4794
11.30AM-3PM Aroma Weekend Brunch @ The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing Aroma
Continue the Sunday feast at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, Aroma brunch is now open for the all weekend. Enjoy the relaxing weekend Brunch at Feast, with a wide selection of
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Wine Salon Fridays Come to Bar Veloce on Fridays for free tastings and discussions hosted by Sommelier Krishna Hathaway (with occasional guest speakers/ winemakers) featuring a flight of wines of a different style or region, changing weekly. (Reservations Required, limited seating) Courtyard 4 (opposite west entrance of 1949 - The Hidden City), Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District朝 阳区工体北路4号院（1949西门对面）Tel. 6586 1006 special work-fry dishes and BBQ, and very special products like imported Boston Lobster, Norwegian Salmon, French Foie Gras, Australian Beef Steak, and more new delicacies. Executive Chef Bruno shared his exclusive recipe to turn a dinning experience into a lasting memory. 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
Muslim Brotherhood. These thinkers created the ideas which in turn were to doom the new empires and which lie behind the powerful Asian nations of the 21st century. In conversation with New Yorker China correspondent Evan Osnos. RMB 65, includes a drink. 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District
朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲 83号丽思卡尔顿酒店
崇文区前门步行街2号3层
Tel. 5908 8161
Agua Brunch Agua
Agua brunch features 4 tapas to share, 6 choices of main courses and 7 choices of desserts from the ‘a la carte’ menu for only RMB 198 per person. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层
Tel. 5208 6188/5208 6198
4 pm Pankaj Mishra: From the Ruins of Empire-The Revolt Against the West and the Remaking of Asia Capital M
Join them for a discussion with the author of one of the year’s most talked-about books. Mishra tells the story of the fall and remaking of Asia, through a group of remarkable thinkers who created a powerful, contradictory and ultimately unstoppable series of ideas - ideas that today lie behind everything from the Chinese Communist Party to Al Qaeda, from Indian nationalism to the
Tel. 6702 2727 reservations@capital-m-beijing.com
6-11PM Oktoberfest 2012 – A Night to Munich and Back Kempinski
Join them for the ride and experience the extraordinary, traditional German Oktoberfest in Kempinski’s 20 year anniversary Paulaner Bräuhaus tent. Start off the evening by invigorating with traditional, hearty German cuisine and ‘Oktoberfest beer’. The authentic German performers, Munich Showgirls and the four-headed band, Münchner Sinfoniker, will keep you on your feet all night long. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号
Tel. 6465 3388
8.30-11.30PM Latin & Ballroom Dance Party Sino-Chu Wine Bar
Their Latin & Ballroom Dance Party is held tonight. To attend their dance party there is a RMB 30 minimum purchase requirement from the Sino-Chu. Food and drinks can be
enjoyed at the tables surrounding the wooden dance floor. 18 Liangmahe Nanlu (behind the Australian embassy), Chaoyang District
ian wines. Let them invite you to enjoy a master chef at the top of his craft. 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区东直门外大街亮马河 南路18号亮马河红酒屋
朝阳区建国路甲83号北京丽思卡 尔顿酒店巴罗洛意大利餐厅
Tel. 8532 2418
Tel. 5908 8151
oct 21 SUN NOON-3PM Bubbly Sundays The Westin Beijing Financial Street
The Westin Financial Street’s awardwinning brunch features a huge international buffet, an action-packed kid’s corner and al fresco barbecue in a Zen garden. RMB 428 per person includes free-flow champagne, wine, beer and cocktails. RMB 398 without alcohol. RMB 198 for kids between six and twelve. All prices are subject to a surcharge. 9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店
Tel. 6606 8866
Taste of summer @ Barolo of The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing Barolo
“Chef of the Year” Gianluca Visani offers his new creations for summer, and brings the taste of traditional Italian home cooking by presenting diners the vibrancies and romance of Italy with a burst of flavors in a delectable and inventive way, and perfectly matched with exquisite regional Ital-
4 pm Capital M Chamber Music: Chu Yi-Bing Cello Ensemble Capital M
One of China’s most influential cellists, Chu Yi-Bing, performs with his pioneering chamber music ensemble. RMB 65 per person and it includes a drink. RMB 20 for students. 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District 崇文区前门步行街2号3层
Tel. 6702 2727 reservations@capital-m-beijing.com
oct 22 MON 11.30AM-10.30PM Hairy Crab Delights The Westin Beijing Financial Street
Well-loved and savoured just once a year, the hairy crab is a muchanticipated Chinese delicacy. Prized for its delicate creamy roe and chunks of meat, try the braised hairy crab with bird’s nest and stewed e-fu noodles with hairy crab roe, which is both comforting and delicious at Jewel Chinese restaurant in Westin Beijing Financial Street. 9B Jinrong Jie ( Financial Street), Xicheng
District 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店
Tel. 66297829
6PM-2AM Monday Industry Night at XIU XIU
Working in the hospitality or airline industry? Join Xiu for Absolut Vodka at RMB 300 per bottle and selected beers at RMB 150 per six bottles, all night long! 6/F, Park Life, Beijing Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街2号, 北京银泰中心6层
Tel. 8567 1108
oct 23 TUE 8-10.30AM SDC – The New Sino-Danish University. What’s In It For You? TBA SDC focuses on achieving excellence in graduate education and research by combining the best competencies, teaching traditions and research environments in the two countries, increasing mobility of students, researchers and scientists between Denmark and China, and strengthening research, educational and business links. dccc.com.cn/beijing/events/beijingevents/20120424-sinodanish
9-10.30AM Visa Briefing- New location for the VISA process in Beijing Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing
Take the opportunity to meet with Anders Andersson from the Visa section of the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing and learn about the New and more convenient way to apply for visas that means better service and less waiting. Board Room, 2/F, Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号丽笙酒店
Tel. 5922 3388 swedishchamber.com.cn swedishchamber.com.cn/events/ bei_jing/2012-10-23-%28bj%29-visabriefing-new-location-for-the-visaprocess-in-beijing Hairy Crab Delights Well-loved and savoured just once a year, the hairy crab is a much-anticipated Chinese delicacy. Prized for its delicate creamy roe and chunks of meat, try the braised hairy crab with bird’s nest and stewed e-fu noodles with hairy crab roe, which is both comforting and delicious at Jewel Chinese restaurant in Westin Beijing Financial Street. 9B Jinrong Jie ( Financial Street), Xicheng District 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店 Tel. 66297829
Noon-2.30PM Niajo Business Lunch Niajo
Come to Niajo, the traditional Spanish restaurant, and try their weekly changing three-course menu for only RMB 98, including a glass of soft drink,
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Tel. 5208 6052
oct 24 WED 9AM-NOON Team Building (In Chinese) - Members Only Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing
What is your role in a team? How can you help your team achieving team goal? Come and listen to one of Swidish chamber’s most popular speakers - David Qi. Free of charge for first 5 participants from each member company and RMB 100 per person from the 6th participant. Ballroom 1 & 2, Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号丽笙酒店
Tel. 5922 3388 swedishchamber.com.cn/events/ bei_jing/2012-10-24-%28bj%29-teambuilding-in-chinese
11-2AM Italian Wines at Aria Bar Aria
China World Wine Team invites you to join them to explore the traditional grapes varietal of Italy for the October period. They will show case different wines produced by traditional Italian grapes varietal to take you on a journey through different parts of Italy. China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 36) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中 国大饭店二层阿丽雅
Tel. 6505 2266 ext 36/6505 5838
oct 25 thu NOON-2.30PM The Modo Set Lunch Modo
Come to Modo for business lunches. RMB 80 for two courses and RMB 95 for three courses. 3/F, Sanlitun Village South(close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区3楼(近新元素)
Tel. 6415 7207
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Italian Wines at Aria Bar China World Wine Team invites you to join them to explore the traditional grapes varietal of Italy for the October period. They will show case different wines produced by traditional Italian grapes varietal to take you on a journey through different parts of Italy. China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 36) 朝阳区建国门外大街 1号中国大饭店二层阿丽雅 Tel. 6505 2266 ext 36/6505 5838
12.30-3PM PA Workgroup - Haldor Topsoe Haldor Topsoe (Beijing) Co., Ltd
Danish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite their members to an informative meeting with focus on experience and share regarding Public Affairs in Haldor Topsoe. Proposed Topics include a short presentation to Haldor Topsoe; how your company structures PA to support your business; sharing knowledge; company Weibo and Q&A. Room 1801, Building A, Ocean Int’l Center, 56 Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 东四环中路56号远洋国际中心A座1801室
mail@dccc.com.cn dccc.com.cn/beijing/events/beijingevents/20121025-bj-pa-workgrouphaldor-topsoe
oct 26 fri 8.30AM-5.15PM Annual Human Resources Conference China World Hotel
AmCham China invites you to attend the 13th Annual Human Resources Professionals Conference (HR Conference). The theme of this year’s HR Conference is: The Chinese
Professional. The theme of this year’s HR Conference will focus on the non-senior manager, non-HR, Chinese professional. The conference will examine the needs of this group including how to reward them, develop them and measure their performance. More importantly, while examining their aspirations, we will learn what motivates and engages them. 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店
Tel. 8519 0899 jabramovic@amchamchina.org amchamchina.org/article/10218?IF_ REWRITE=1
4PM-MIDNIGHT Master Blender Promotion Maison Camus
Maison Camus Lounge Beijing create their exclusive Month of Master Blender activities, held in September and October 2012. Camus opens their “Master Blender” courses to the public: book the course for least 2 people to a maximum of 10, for RMB 3200 each, and each participant receives a Master Blender course and bottle of unique blend, and enjoy a four-course meal of authentic French cuisine. When two people book together, they offer a bottle of Chateau German French red
wine for free. 4/F, Reignwood Center, 8 Yongandongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie,Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街8号华彬 中心4层卡慕世家酒廊
Tel. 8528 9518
5PM-MIDNIGHT Wine Salon Fridays Bar Veloce
Come to Bar Veloce on Fridays for free tastings and discussions hosted by Sommelier Krishna Hathaway (with occasional guest speakers and winemakers) featuring a flight of wines of a different style or region, changing weekly. Today you get to taste Full Bodied Reds: exploring Structure and tannin in classic wines made from full-bodied varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico, & Touriga Nacional. (Reservations Required, limited seating) Courtyard 4 (opposite west entrance of 1949 - The Hidden City), Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路4号院（1949西门对面）
Tel. 6586 1006
8PM-2AM LAN Club 6th Year’s Anniversary LAN Club
LAN Club 6th year’s anniversary party will be held on today and it’s all about fine dining, wine, friends, and fun. A lot of LAN Club’s celebrity friends are ready to join this great celebration and this event will kick out with the noted Jackson Twins. After the band, the
secret international DJ will rock the dance floor with the greatest hits. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号LG双子座4层
Tel. 5109 6012/13
oct 27 SAT 11AM-7PM Hilton Beijing Food & Wine Experience XV Hilton Beijing
Come and indulge at Beijing’s finest food and wine event of the year! Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hilton Beijing’s Food &Wine Experience with hundreds of food samples and thousands of wines from all around the world. RMB 280 per person including one lunch or dinner. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号希尔顿酒店
Tel. 5865 5125 angela.li3@hilton.com
11.30AM-10PM New Discovery at Yu Yu
Yu welcomes you to a brand new menu that bring an unforgettable gastronomic experience, keeping “the way of Yu” by mixing classic Cantonese cuisine with Chef Ku’s new creations. Beside the new menu, their Executive Chinese Chef Ku also creates a memorable weekend for you with their exquisite unlimited Cantonese
Dim Sum Brunch. 83A Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路甲83号华贸中心
Tel. 5908 8111
9PM-1AM Halloween at Scarlett Scarlett
Hotel G is the place for Halloween Eve Night. Dress like the monster you are and join them for this Halloween fun and craziness! Ghosts, zombies, vampires, superheroes, witches and any other creative creatures are welcomed. Special promotions on their wide selections of shots! RMB10 for 1 shot and RMB 88 for 10 shots all night long! Surprises will also await you. 7A Gongti Xilu (in the alley leading to Julong Garden), Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体西路甲7号北京极栈内
Tel. 6552 2880
9.30PM Spooky Halloween at Lan Club LAN Club
Claiming to be the most artistic and prestigious club in China. LAN is located in the CBD area of the capital city and offers a variety of wines, cocktails, cigars and of course, great parties. On the 27th of October, LAN Club presents Spooky Halloween party and they welcome everyone to have a blast in LAN. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, B-12 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街B12 号LG双子大厦4楼
Tel. 5109 6012/158 1055 2741/136 9136 7544
oct 28 SUN 11.30AM-3PM Fizztastic Sunday Brunch Vasco’s
New Discovery at Yu Yu welcomes you to a brand new menu that bring an unforgettable gastronomic experience, keeping “the way of Yu” by mixing classic Cantonese cuisine with Chef Ku’s new creations. Beside the new menu, their Executive Chinese Chef Ku also creates a memorable weekend for you with their exquisite unlimited Cantonese Dim Sum Brunch. 83A Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路甲83号华贸中心 Tel. 5908 8111
Showcasing an array of brunch favorites and international selections, complemented with free-flowing premium champagne, the “Autumn fizztastic” offers the appetizing seasonal spring treats featuring the seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, new fruits, soft tommy, healthy soup and more. All of them are creativity and presented in style by their innovative team. 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District 东城区王府井东街8号希尔 顿北京王府井酒店5层
Tel. 5812 8888
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Indulge in Chef Paulo De Souza’s delicious brunch choices such as Shrimp and Potato “Tortilla”, Serrano Ham Crunchy Rolls, Seared Rare Tuna, Spinach-Basil-Ricotta Malfatti with Provencale Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Lamb Chops and Grilled Pita with Paprika Humus, Spanish Style Seafood Rice and his mouthwatering spring desserts. Add from the refreshing selection of Gaby’s seasonal wine list, splash out with a slightly indulgent cocktail or two, or go “free-flow”. 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台西路9号2层（珀丽酒店西边）
Tel. 6437 8457 saltrestaurantbeijing.com
8.20PM-1AM Rendez-vous Bar “Class of 1992” Cocktails Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Every day till the end of November in Rendez-vous Bar, they turn back the clock to 1992 with homemade signature cocktails to celebrate 20 years of Kempinski Hotel Beijing. Discover the elegance of the “Beijing” with Martin Miller gin infused Chinese green tea, or sample the “King Corvinus” with cinnamon infused Bourbon whisky. Cocktails starting at RMB 45 and subject to 15% surcharge. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号
Tel. 6465 3388 ext. 4225 restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com
oct 29 MON 8.30AM-5PM China International Nuclear Power Industry& Equipment Expo 2012 Ocean Internation Center
The British Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to attend this year’s China International Nuclear Power Industry & Equipment Expo. C-1301room, Ocean International Center, Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东四环中路60号远洋国际中心C 座1301室
heguanyin01@vip.163.com britishchamber.cn/content/chinainternational-nuclear-power-industryequipment-expo-2012
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Ganges Lunch Buffet Ganges Indian Restaurant Sample the full variety of Indian food at Ganges Indian Restaurant - fragrant Rice dishes, barbequed Tadoor food, delicious Naan bread, as well as your favorite curries, soups and salads. Stall 202, 2/F, Bldg 1, Shimao Department Store, 13 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路13号世贸百货1号楼2层202 Tel. 6416 0181
11.30AM-1PM Ganges Lunch Buffet Ganges Indian Restaurant
Sample the full variety of Indian food at Ganges Indian Restaurant - fragrant Rice dishes, barbequed Tadoor food, delicious Naan bread, as well as your favorite curries, soups and salads. Ganges Lunch Buffet - offering Starters, Curries, Tandoor BBQ, Salads, Soups, Rice and Dessert for just RMB 60. Stall 202, 2/F, Bldg 1, Shimao Department Store, 13 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路13号世贸 百货1号楼2层202
Tel. 6416 0181 ganges-restaurant.com/en/
Noon-2.30PM Niajo Business Lunch Niajo
Come to Niajo, the traditional Spanish restaurant, and try their weekly changing three-course menu for only RMB 98, including a glass of soft drink, house wine or tea. Coffee or tea after desserts is also included. Their dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients to offer the maximum flavor and highest quality. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层
Tel. 5208 6052
Mosto Business Lunch Mosto
Two-course set lunch in Mosto is only
RMB 95 with desert for RMB 15. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 摸石头,朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层
Tel. 5208 6030 mostobj.com
oct 30 TUE NOON-2PM Classic Business Set Lunch Dynasty Plaza
Catering to business people’s need for convenient and nutritious food, Dynasty Plaza presents a series of 5-course set lunch menus starting from RMB 98. Besides selected salads, soups, desserts and fresh fruits, choose your own favorite main course from braised tenderloin in red wine sauce, pan-fried salmon, Penne carbonara, New York club sandwich or Hainanese chicken rice. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and satisfy your palate. Sunworld Dynasty Hotel, 50 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区王府井大街50号北京天伦王朝酒店
Tel. 5816 8888 ext. 8298
1.30-4PM Company Visit - International Relocation Service Group Santa Fe Santa Fe International Relocation Services Group
This time DCCC are heading to ShunYi to visit the Headquarter of Santa Fe
7.30-9PM Balboa Style Swing Classes Modernista
Relocation Services China office, you will learn the Global Mobility Survey 2012, and you will see the professional packing performance on site. The company visit will consist of: a meeting at the Santa Fe’ office and a tour around the warehouse. They will arrange transportation from Kempinski hotel to Santa Fe, please be ready in front of Kempinski hotel. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmuqiao Lu, Chaoyang District dccc.com.cn/beijing/events/beijingevents/20120906-bj-company-visitsanta-fe
days a week. Indulge true Italian cuisine during every lunch paired with a grand selection of Italian wines. Don’t waste another lunch on simplicity; treat yourself to the most divine pasta in town. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
Come to learn to swing with the best Swing dance teachers in town such as Josh Dominick and Leru! 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号
东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号
Tel. 6465 3388 ext. 4215 restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com
Tel. 136 9142 5744 modernistabj@yahoo.com
9PM-MIDNIGHT Taste of The Best ROOMbeijing
6-7PM Special Sunset Dinner Set Mosto
3-6PM Red Afternoon Tea and Halloween at the Lobby Lounge Lobby Lounge
It is Halloween again. Join China World Hotel for a fun Halloween afternoon tea. Lobby Lounge greets the coming of autumn to Beijing with red afternoon tea, meant to be savoured and enjoyed at leisure in the opulence of its majestic Chinese palace-inspired surroundings, to the accompaniment of live classical music. Not to be missed are the delightful miniature pastries created by China World Hotel’s award-winning pastry team, to be paired with six kinds of cakes, such as Strawberry Cheesecake, Raspberry Tartlet, and assorted red chocolate pralines. 1/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Step out for happy hour drinks in Mosto and enjoy a special threecourse dinner set for RMB 188. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层
Tel. 5208 6030
oct 31 WED 11.AM-2.30PM Pasta e Basta at Trattoria La Gondola Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Take your lunch to the next level with our special Pasta Business Lunch offered at Trattoria La Gondola, seven
朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店
Tel. 6505 2266 ext 37
Best lounge music and best price often don’t mix, unless it’s done by ROOMbeijing. Champagne bottles are 50% off from 9pm till midnight from every night for the summer. Featuring their best DJs from Spain: DJ Cad & DJ Yauman every Wed till Sat. Kitchen opens till 1am. No entrance fee but table bookings are highly recommended. Rm 301-302, 3/F, Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街2号 银泰中心301-302室
Tel. 8517 2033
Ladies Night @ Zeta Bar Zeta Bar
Enjoy an evening where females are definitely on top. There will be complimentary Zeta Bar special cocktails for the ladies and sexy tones played by their international DJ for you to dance the night away. Free to attend. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号
Tel. 5865 5000
The Addams Family Halloween Party with The Hot Club of Beijing Modernista
Red Afternoon Tea and Halloween at the Lobby Lounge Join China World Hotel for a fun Halloween afternoon tea. Lobby Lounge greets the coming of autumn to Beijing with red afternoon tea, meant to be savoured and enjoyed at leisure in the opulence of its majestic Chinese palace-inspired surroundings, to the accompaniment of live classical music. 1/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭 店 Tel. 6505 2266 ext 37
Join the Scary Adams Family Halloween Party- Morticia, Gomez or the Lurch, and dress up like a horror movie character and you’ll get a special Spanish hot chocolate with rum for free! Play trick or treat and you will get one of our Spanish traditional Dead Saints pastries. Old black & white horror movies will fill the walls while you swing with the gypsy music of the Hot Club of Beijing. 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号
Tel. 136 9142 5744 modernistabj@yahoo.com
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Grace Beijing Hotel Harmonicare Beijing United Family
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Hong Kong International Medical Clinic
Hilton WangFuJing Peking Union Hospital
Vista Clinic Grand Millennium Beijing Bayley and Jackson Beijing United Family
Raffles Beijing
Beijing Aier-Intech Eye Hospital
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LIFE SCIENCE PARK
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GAOMIDIAN NORTH
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GUANGYANGCHENG
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LIANGXIANG UNIVERSITY TOWN NORTH
HUANGCUN RAILWAY STATION
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TIANGONGYUAN
NANFAXIN
SHIMEN
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HUALIKAN CHINA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER SUNHE MAQUANYING CUIGEZHUANG
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XIAOCUN XIAOHONGMEN JIUGONG YIZHUANGQIAO YIZHUANG CULTURE PARK WANYUANJIE
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Business Business Listings Chambers of Commerce
AHK (Delegations of German Industry & Commerce) bj.china.ahk.de AmCham-China (The American Chamber of Commerce) .amchamchina.org Austcham Beijing austcham.org British Chamber of Commerce in China britishchamber.cn BENCHAM (Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China) bencham.org Camera di Commercio Italiana in Cina (China-Italy Chamber of Commerce) cameraitacina.com CCIFC (French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China) ccifc.org DCCC (Danish chamber of commerce in China) dccc.com.cn European Chamber (European Union Chamber of Commerce in China) euccc.com.cn Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China (HKCCC) hkccc.com.cn ICCCI (INDIA CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY) indiachinachamber.com IsCham China (The Israeli Chamber of Commerce in China) ischam.org Singcham (Singapore chamber of commerce and industry in China) singcham.com.cn Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China spanishchamber-ch.com Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China swedishchamber.com.cn Swisscham (Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Beijing) bei.swisscham.org Professional Networking
Beijing Entrepreneurs ce-online.cn 2/F, Annex to Sunjoy Mansion No. 6 Ritan Road, Chaoyang District (6569 1321) 朝阳区北京市朝阳 区日坛路6号新族大厦2层
Viva Beijing Professional Women’s Network Meets last Wednesday of every month. vivabeijing.org Entrepreneur’s Organization Beijing Chapter eobeijing.com Serviced offices
Vantone Commercial Center 万通商 务中心 1) 26-27/F, Tower D, Vantone Center, A6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie,
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Chaoyang District (5905 5905) 朝阳区 朝阳门外大街甲6号万通中心D座26-27 层; 2) 8/F, Tower A, 2 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (8804 7288) 西 城区阜城门外大街2号A座8层 vantone-
commercialcenter.com
The Executive Centre Level 15 Yintai Office Tower C, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6563 7888) 朝阳区 建国门外大街2号 银泰中心银泰 写字楼15层 executivecentre.com
Servcorp Rm 601, Bldg W2, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District (8520 0000) 东城 区东长安街1号东方广场W2办公楼601室
www.servcorp.net Servoffice International Centre 世 鳌商务中心 1) 5/F, CBD International Tower, 16 Yongan Dongli, Chaoyang District 朝阳区永安东里16号 CBD国际 大厦5层; 2) 4/F, Teda Times Center, 15 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳 区光华路15号泰达时代中心4层; 3) 12/F, Oversea Plaza, 8 Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华东里8 号中海广场南楼12层; 4) 10/F, SOHO Nexus Center, A19 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路甲 19号 SOHO嘉盛中心10层; 5) 9/F, Tower A West, Tianyin Mansion, A2 Fuxingmennan Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区 复兴门南大街2号 天银大厦A座西9层; 6) 1 Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyang District 朝阳 区三丰北里1号 servoffice.com SBC Business Serviced (Beijing) Co., Ltd. 11/F, Tower A, Gateway, 18 Xiaguangli Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District (59231166) 朝阳区 东三环霞光里北路18号佳程广场A座11层
Sbc.com.hk APBC Offices 1) 16/F Gemdale Plaza Tower A, 91 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District (5920 8333) 朝阳区建国路91 号金地中心A座16层; 2) 10/F, World Financial Center, East Tower, 1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环中路1号环球金融中心东 塔10层 (5920 8336); 3) 17/F Ping An
International Financial Plaza, Tower B, 1-3 Xin Yuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区新源南路1-3号平安国际 金融中心B座17层 (5829 1888) apbcoffices.com Regus 12 locations available in Beijing: China World Tower 3, Zhongguancun Metropolis Tower, NCI Centre, China Life Tower, IFC, Parkview Green (Opening Soon), Financial Street Excel Centre, Prosper Center, Kerry Centre, Pacific Century Place, China Central Place, Lufthansa Center (400 120 1205) 国贸三期,中关村欧美汇大厦,北京新华 保险大厦中心,北京中国人寿大厦,财源 国际中心, 芳草地,雷格斯卓著中心,雷
格斯北京世纪财富中心,嘉里中心,盈科 中心,华贸中心,燕莎中心 regus.cn
InnoBiz 27/F Tower C, Office Park, 5 Jinghua Nanjie, Chaoyang District (8535 0888) 朝阳区景华南街5号远洋· 光华国际C座27层 Innobizoffice.com
TRAVEL TRAVEL AGENCIES
Country Holidays Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (+21 3222 0616, beijing@countryholidays.com. cn) countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区东 三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼2804
Kingdom Travel Specializes in corporate and holiday travel planning and offers airline, hotel, car, and cruise reservation services. Staffed by professional travel consultants. Apt 718, Bldg 2, Guanghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5870 3388, fit@ kingdomtravel.com.cn) kingdomtravel. com.cn 中侨国旅, 朝阳区光华路22号光 华路SOHO 2号楼718室
Sunflower Travel Specializes in leisure and business travel, offering international and domestic trips, and customized trips to create a unique travel experience. 22D, Bldg B, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (8447 6361) sunflowertravel-cn.com, Dongcheng District. (8447 6361) 东城 区东直门外大街48号东方银座B座22D)
TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. Travel services from an international team. Offers city tours, tour packages with special interest groups and individual travel arrangements all over China, as well as to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other Asian countries. Unit 921-926, Bright China Chang An Bldg, Tower 2, 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8519 8800, privatetours@tui.cn) tui.cn 途易, 东城区建国门 内大街7号光华长安大厦2座921-926 Airlines
Air Canada Rm C201, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (400 811 2001) aircanada.cn 加拿大航空, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C201
Air France Rm 1609, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8808) airfrance.com.cn 法国航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲12号昆泰国际大厦 1号楼1609室
Korean Air 901-3, Hyundai Motor Towers, 38 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 8137, 40065 88888) koreanair.com.cn 朝阳区霄云路38号现 代汽车大厦901-3号
Phillipine Airlines Unit 1621, Tower 2, Bright China Chang An Building, No. 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District (6510 2991) cn.airphillipineairlines. com 菲律宾航空,东城区建国门内大街7 号光华长安大厦2座1621室
Turkish Airlines W103, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1867) thy.com 土耳其航 空, 亮马桥路50号燕莎中心W103
United Airlines C/D1, 15/F, Tower A, Gateway Plaza, 18 Xiaguangli, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8468 6666) united.com 美国联合航空, 朝阳区东三 环路霞光里18号佳程广场A座15层C/D1 Hotels
Grace Beijing Unit 1, 706 Houjie, 798 Art District (enter from north gate), 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (64361818) 酒仙桥路2号院798艺术区 706后街1号
Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District., Xicheng District (6606 8866) 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店
Shangri-La Hotel Beijing, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District (6841 2211) 海 淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店
Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区亮马桥路50 号凯宾斯基饭店
Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8888) 朝阳区东三环中路 61号北京富力万丽酒店
Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing 6A Dongbeisanhuan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922 3388) 北京市朝阳区北三
Serviced apartments
Ascott 1) Ascott Beijing, 108B Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (6567 8100) 朝 阳区建国路108B; 2) Ascott Raffles City Beijing, 1-2 Dongzhimennan Dajie, Dongcheng District (8405 3888) 东城 区东直门南大街1-2 3) Somerset Grand Fortune Garden Beijing, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8451 8888) 朝阳区亮马桥路46号; 4) Somerset ZhongGuanCun Beijing, 15 Haidian Zhongjie, Haidian District (5873 0088) 海淀区海淀中街15号; 5) Luxury Serviced Residence Beijing, 17 Jianhua Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6566 2200) 朝阳区建华南路17号 ascottchina.com, the-ascott.com, somerset.com The Millennium Residences @ Beijng Fortune Plaza Bldg 6, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (8588 2888) 朝阳区 东三环中路七号院六号楼 millenniumresidencesbeijing.com Oakwood Residence Beijing No. 8 Dongzhimenwai Xiejie, Chaoyang District, Beijing (5995 2888)北京市朝阳 区东直门外斜街8号 oakwoodasia.com/ oakwood-residence-beijing Fraser Residence CBD Block B, Ocean International Centre, 58 Dongsihuanzhonglu, Chaoyang District (5870 9188, 40088 16988, sales.frbeijing@ frasershospitality.com) 朝阳区东四环中
王府井希尔顿酒店
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂 北京威斯汀大饭店
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing, 168 Guang’anmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (6338 1999) 西城区广安门外大 街168号希尔顿逸林酒店
Marriott Beijing Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万 豪酒店
Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1 号北京希尔顿酒店
中心, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心1座 105室
Beijing Puhua International Clinic Mon-Sun 9am-6pm. 54 Wusheng Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (8773 5522, 8911 6665 (24hr hotline)) puhuaclinic.com 北京普华门 诊, 朝阳区东三环武圣北路54号
Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic Mon-Thu 9:30am-7:30pm, Fri-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm. Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383) unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 顺义区天竺开发 区荣祥广场818号
Beijing United Family Hospital Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm. 24-hour emergency care. 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (5927 7000, 5927 7120 (ER ), fax 5927 7200) unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家 医院, 朝阳区将台路2号
Cosmetic Surgery Center 38 ShangdixinxiLu, Haidian District. (8289 0216) sar.com.cn 北医三院上地门诊部医学美
路58号远洋国际中心B座北京辉盛庭国际 公寓 frasershospitality.com
容中心, 海淀区上地信息路38号上地数 码大厦B座
Embassy House 18 Donzhimenwai Xiaojie, Dongcheng District (8449 9000) 东城区东直门外小街18号万国公寓 embassyhouse.comHospitals
Hong Kong International Medical Clinic Daily 9am-9pm. 9/F, office tower of the Swissotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6501 4260, 6553 2288 ext 2345/6/7) hkclinic.com 北京港澳国际医务诊所,
Healthcare
环东甲6号
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号北京
Beijing International SOS Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm. Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (Clinic: 6462 9112, 24hr hotline 6462 9100, china.inquiries@internationalsos.com) internationalsos.com 北京国际救援
Hospitals
21st Century Health Care - Beijing Glory Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 6pm; 24 hour house call service. 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (84446168 (English/Chinese)8444 6160 (Japanese) 6468 6021(Korean)) gloryclinic.com 朝阳区亮马路40号 Bayley & Jackson Medical Center Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm. 7 Ritan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8562 9998, after-hours emergencies 8562 9990, billing@ikang.com) bjhealthcare. com 庇利积臣医疗中心, 朝阳区日坛
东城区朝阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒 店办公楼9层
International Medical Center (IMC) Daily 24hrs. S106, S111 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3, 6465 1384/28, marketing@imcclinics.com) 北京国际 医疗中心,朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心 写字楼1层S106
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OASIS Healthcare Beijing’s fullservice international luxury hospital. 9 Jiuxianqiao North Road Chaoyang District, Beijing,100015 China 北京市朝 阳区酒仙桥北路9号 +86 400 UR OASIS oasishealth.cn
Beijing Intech Eye Hospital Daily 8.30am-4.30pm. 1/F, 4-5/F, Panjiayuan Plaza, 12 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6771 5558, customerservice@ intecheye.com) intecheye.com 英智眼
Vista Medical Center Daily 24hrs. Level 3 Kerry Center Shopping Mall , No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@ vista-china.net) vista-china.net 维世达
科医院, 朝阳区潘家园南里12号潘家园 大厦1层,4-5层
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