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Hotel Confidential The Ritz-Carlton's Rory Slater

JUL 26 – AUG 8, 2012

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Letter from the editor It is a cliché to say that whatever Chinese industry you care to mention is booming. Certainly the number of high-end hotels in Beijing is increasing at a vertiginous rate, with famous brands like Sheraton, Ritz-Carlton and Hilton setting up shop at a remarkable rate. Only last week, the Marriot International group (which includes hotel brands such as Courtyard, BULGARI, JW Marriot and Ritz-Carlton) announced plans for a US $2bn expansion, with some 14% of openings in China alone. With domestic and international tourism revenue in China expected to increase by 14% annually for the next eight years, it looks a wise move. Yet building hotels is only one part of it. Rapid expansion in physical infrastructure does not always mean proportional development of excellence in a company’s human resources or institutional capital. If hotels distinguish themselves by the quality of their service, this raises great challenges in China, a country renowned for its poor (if patchily-developing) service ethic. Given this, in this issue we meet the hotel people – from major names such as the Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Kempsinki, Marriot and Regent hotels - who are committed to the standard of excellence in their field and to instilling it in their charges. In their various roles they are all concerned with quality service and high standards. China traditionally has something of a bias against intangible industries. It would do well to take note from these exemplars. But that’s not all! We also talk with David Wolf, of Wolf Group Asia, on his career; Will Moss, of Motorola and blogosphere renown, on his use of social media; ChinaNetCloud owner Steve Mushero on his entrepreneurship; get the scoop on Tianjin, the best salad restaurants and how to access streaming entertainment; and get more great writing from our law, tech and HR columnists. Have fun!

Contents 4 Rory Slater

Executive Assistant Manager, Ritz-Carlton

8 Ella Strucker

Assistant Front Office Manager, Kempinski

10 Tech Head - Streaming Content 12 Law Briefing Stan Abrams

14 Stefan Schmidt

General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton

16 The Stylist - Upgrade Your Bar Michael Cormack, Managing Editor

22 Insight - Social Media

Will Moss, Motorola PR man and blogger

28 The Fine Diner - Salads 30 Insight - On The Job

David Wolf, Wolf Group Asia

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Cover Spotlight

What Fits The Ritz

The Ritz-Carlton’s Executive Assistant Manager, Rory Slater Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Mitchell Pe Masilun

There’s perhaps no more famous name in hospitality than The Ritz (now of course RitzCarlton), and it perhaps says something about Beijing that there are two such establishments in the city. Current staff doubtless are aware of the need to maintain the standards and the historical resonance that comes with such eminence and lineage. Rory Slater is a London-born hotelier currently charged with directing the Food and Beverage operations at the Ritz-Carlton’s Financial Street location: he told Agenda about finding the right career path and the day he spent “firefighting”.

the world. Western guests sometimes latch onto you when they realize you speak English and can help them decipher China and Beijing. Other times it’s when you do something special, like the lady for whom eight of us gave a tea and cake party to celebrate her 80th birthday – she’d never experienced anything like that before.

What is your most frequent day-to-day problem? Language. I’ve only been here in China a short time, and while many of the staff speak English, ensuring you get properly understood is difficult. Really conveying complex communication with staff and knowing that people have Why did you enter the hospitality industry? understood – that’s the trick! So I check, check, My mother was a cordon bleu cook who had check, with constant following up. trained in Paris. So Sunday lunch, I remember from a young age, was a delicious affair. She What are the perks of your job? The people, made all the stocks and sauces, and I’d get to lick and the travel. In what other industry can you the spoon. This made me want to be a chef, so I meet celebrities, royalty and entertainers, and studied at chef school then interned in restau- take part in no-expenses-spared events? It’s rants like La Manoir and Quat’Saisons with Ray- work but it can be great fun. Also, in my role mond Blanc. Some smartly-dressed gents came as Executive Assistant Manager for Food and to our school to talk about the Savoy training Beverage, it’s the food – you get to experience scheme, which included a one-year chef job in it, and to perfect it by trying it and again! the Savoy Hotel in London. I was lucky enough What’s the most unusual request you’ve to get that straight after school. received from a guest? When I was working in What energizes or satisfies you about your New York, in my first week I had a room service role? One thing is the variety: I’m never bored. request for dog food. But not any old dog food – But it’s from the people, both staff and guests, it was to be fillet steak with a light cream sauce, that I get the most satisfaction. To develop staff and no peppercorns. So I took it on the chin and to achieve more and to develop their career is told the staff, and they said, “Here’s the dog room a great personal achievement. Another is to service menu”! It had beef, chicken, all kinds of receive thank-you notes from people around water, biscuits… I just couldn’t believe it.

“It’s from the people, both staff and guests, that I get the most satisfaction. To develop staff to achieve more and to develop their career is a great personal achievement” 4

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What has been your greatest achievement in the industry? When I worked at the Peninsula Hotel in New York’s Fifth Av-

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enue, we had a bar on the top “In what other industry can you meet celebrifloor called “The Pen-Top”. It ties, royalty and entertainers, and take part was a bit neglected so we got in no-expenses-spared events? It’s work but permission to renovate, spendit can be great fun” ing a million dollars on it. I was involved from the beginning, overseeing the whole project. The refurbished junior manager will approach you with probbar was hugely popular, especially in summer lems, a senior manager with solutions. I just – if you looked one way you looked down Fifth take what comes, and as they say, if it doesn’t Avenue, down another you saw Central Park. kill you...! I don’t have a problem leaving work Just on the first night, we doubled its best night behind when I go home, put it that way. in fifteen years, and we had to have security staff because of all the queues outside. Which is a Who has been your most inspiring boss or leader? When I was in my first management great problem to have! post at Claridges, I had a great manager – he’s What’s your main frustration in this indus- now the CEO of the Dorchester Collection try? The main thing is probably the people, hotels. His guidance was inspiring – always be where to find them, how to train them. The cool, calm, composed, smart, and to give the economy here is expanding fast, so we have impression of control, even if you don’t immeto be aware what we can offer people in their diately know what to do. As manager, you need career here – not just money but also in their to know how to use your resources. He didn’t overall package. International people are always spell it out, but led and demonstrated the right available in China, but there’s a limit, and the way to get things done. industry leaders will have to come from here What advice would you give to anyone seekin the future. ing to enter the industry? Find a mentor. What was the most stressful moment you’ve Find somebody in the industry who’s willing had at work? When working at the One Ald- to be a sounding board. Many senior people wich Hotel in London, flats were being con- are willing to pass on information and advice structed opposite the hotel, and they caught to newcomers. It’s not just about someone fire. I was on duty, the GM had gone out, and prescribing what you should do, but having we were told that the crane on top of the flats someone to talk things through with you. You might fall. So we called the nearby Strand Hotel must also have the humility to learn, of course. and asked to use their ballroom to evacuate Not everyone has that. everyone and had to figure out a relocation strategy on the hoof, while PR was desperately What advice would you give to yourself from handling questions from press and customers 10 years ago? Stick to what you want to do. that were already coming in. We just went to My aim is to be a GM in a five-star hotel and so battle stations and tried to handle it as best we I have to progress in the right way to do that. I could. The whole day was spent firefighting, in did veer off that plan for a year, but even then, that was a useful learning experience in showevery sense of the word. ing me it wasn’t what I really wanted to do. You Have you had a day or moment when eve- need a goal and to figure out what you want to rything went wrong? How did you recover? achieve. Otherwise you just drift. It’s not worth Something this industry teaches you is to take rushing things and going into the wrong post the good with the bad. There are always prob- just for the sake of it. Aim for and go for what lems; the trick is to see how to solve them. A you want.

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Spotlight

A Warm Welcome

Ella Strucker’s Kempinski hospitality Text by Jessica Zhang, photo by Judy Zhou

Hotel skyscrapers have blossomed in Beijing in recent years and the Kempinski, with their German heritage, stands out as one of the most elegant amongst the European lifestyle hotels. In such an environment, where first impressions are critical and top-class customer care one of the foremost products being sold, the front office is fundamental to a hotel’s reputation and quality. Ella Strucker is Assistant Front Office Manager of Kempinski Hotel, and talked with Agenda about the tricks of the trade. What attracted you to the hospitality industry? I had family members in this business, so I grew up in this atmosphere and sometimes I would help them out. When I went to college, I chose Hospitality Management as my major. After college, I worked for several years in Germany before coming to Beijing. I was offered a chance to work for one of the opening hotels in the Olympics area, then after that, the MD of the Kempinski Hotel invited me to work here. This is a hotel that resonates with European feelings, so I moved here because I’d lived in Germany for a long time, and it made me feel at home.

What do you find most satisfying about the job? To me, the best part of my job is that you get different experiences everyday. It’s like you invite different guests, from different nationalities, to come to your home. When you see your guests are happy, you become happy, too. Happiness is infectious. When you are dealing with different people, and different cultures, you are inspired in different ways every single day. What do you feel happiest about here? It would be my move from Germany to China in 2007. It’s hard to leave your family, your friends, and all the things that you are familiar with behind, and come to a totally different place. On the other hand, it’s great to see Beijing - I love this city. Another achievement is that I used to be in charge of ten people and now I am in charge of 64 people. So I shoulder much more responsibilities now. What problems does Beijing hospitality face? There are too many hotels in Beijing right now and it’s a great challenge to offer better services all the time. It’s like the space is the same and more and more people are trying to squeeze into this box and that narrows everyone’s share. Another thing is that young generarion in China give up too easily. They come to work here for three months, and quit as soon as they meet challenges. China’s economy is strong and growing fast, yet its future still depends on its young people. Hospitality requires long-term training; it’s important for young people to keep thinking positively and to not give up easily.

What are the perks of your job? I feel that we use our heart to help our guests, then the rewards can be tremendous. This really motivates me to work harder. Other than that, my bosses have helped me a lot. They have been helpful throughout my career path: every time I have switched my job, I got a recommendation letter from them. That really means a lot - they don’t have to do that. Above all, the biggest perk is choosing the right job and fully enjoying what What skills does your post require? The most important thing is communicating, because you do, everyday. you are dealing with different all of the time. If you are “Hospitality requires long-term training and clients not good at that, you should it’s important for young people to keep think- go out and meet more people ing positively and never give up easily” to learn to do it better. Also it’s

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important to be caring, patient and have good listening skills. What’s been the most important lesson you’ve learned in the industry? Working here trains you to be patient and to understand the needs of others. Some guests just need to vent and they will complain to you for hours. I listen and try to find a way out after calming them down. I keep notes of each problem that I’ve met, what I did and the effects, so if I encounter similar problems next time, I can easily figure out what to do. How do you handle difficult encounters? Two different events still linger on my mind. One is when a guest had broken his right arm. He asked me for a better seat for his flight home, to be comfortable and be able to lie down. I arranged it with the airline, but when I wanted to assist him with checking out, it turned out he wasn’t an in-house guest, but he was so thankful for out help, he has always stayed with us when he comes back to Beijing. Another one is an Australian guy who was in China for the first time. He wanted to buy gifts for his wife and kids, but he didn’t know where to go, or have the time to look around. He thought my clothing size and taste was similar to his wife’s, so he asked if I could go out shopping with him. Luckily, after visiting lots of places, we got a beautiful handbag for his wife and toy helicopters for the kids. A few days later, I got an email with pictures of his wife carrying the handbag and the kids playing with the helicopters.That kind of thing touches you. Who has been your most inspiring boss or leader? I like bosses who offer your innovative ideas and challenging projects. A great boss talks to you as if you are friends. It’s fine if there is discussion when you fail to do your job properly, but they should have the ability to guide you to understand the problems, analyze them and find solutions. This will all help you improve performance next time. Education degrees don’t matter that much, but any boss should be clear about what to do and how to do it, and be an example for the entire team.

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tech head Sometimes it’s difficult to stay up-to-date on the pop culture back home. Access to Hulu and Netflix is not currently supported for users in China, but with a little internet know-how, that doesn’t mean you can’t watch the latest episodes of Walking Dead, Game of Thrones or Desperate Housewives. There are several local streaming services that provide the latest entertainment for free. Agenda helps you deal with the Chinese language interface so you can get the content you want.

Streaming Content

Where to get the entertainment you miss Compiled by David Kuo

looking for. A good way to verify is to look at the video length to make sure it is a feature length film and not a movie trailer. Baidu Video Baidu is a good place to start searching for whatever video you are looking for. Starting at video.baidu.com will take you to their main video page where you can type in what you are looking for into the search bar. Beware, though, that most of their content is tagged in Mandarin, so searching for Iron Man 2 will not turn up as many results as searching for 钢铁侠2. From their homepage, the search can be further refined by clicking on their “Movies” or “Television Dramas” links. From there, searches can be narrowed again by selection the geographical region of where the movie or TV show was released. Some of the search results will take you to other websites where the video is hosted and some of the search results will not be what you are

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Youku NYSE-listed Youku is the current king of online video in China, and is the domestic response to YouTube. Youku originally focused heavily on user uploaded content and allowed users to upload videos irrespective of length. Since going public, Youku has dramatically cut back on the unlicensed content and has partnered with many content providers including license holders, distributors, and production companies to make sure they are providing legal content. Youku now offers some of the latest American Hollywood blockbusters available for rental for the low, low price of RMB 1 so that even a

bad movie won’t seem too much of a rip off. For the rental movies, users can watch the first ten minutes for free to check the quality and whether or not they like the movie. Video quality is pretty crisp but the frames per second are low so that camera pans and action sequences seem a bit choppy. In March of this year, Youku merged with its largest competitor, NASDAQ-listed Tudou.com. Before the merger, Youku and Tudou accounted for 21.8 percent and 13.7 percent of the online video market share respectively. Combined, Youku and Tudou now account for one third of the online video market and are the largest company by advertising revenue for China’s online video industry.

PPStream Although strangely named, pps.tv is a wonderful peer-to-peer streaming video network software that connects users who are mostly on the mainland so that they can share video content. The 14MB application is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and even mobile platforms iOS and Android. Most of the channels are from mainland China, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and programs vary from Korean dramas, Chinese movies, Japanese anime, and American TV and feature films. Using PPStream on a broadband connection is recommended because the content is high-resolution and therefore large in size. As the target market of PPStream is users in China mainland, the interface is in Mandarin. For Agenda’s polyglot reader, this should not be problematic, but for those who are still learning their hanzi, ask a friend to help you navigate the site.

of content available for live streaming and video-on-demand. The inoffensive 11.5 MB software is available for the regular list of operating systems and mobile devices but is also available for Windows Mobile users. There is an English language version, which is handy, but sometimes the translations are incomplete or a bit wonky. PPTV covers over 120 Chinese TV stations as well as hundreds of live channels for sports, news, game shows, dramas, educational programming, and more. All English language content is hard-coded with Chinese subtitles, so it’s a handy way to increase your Chinese reading and speaking skills.

Baidu Music For those readers who are acquainted with Pandora.com, the free music streaming website, you probably already know that the services are restricted to IP address from China. Fear not however, because Baidu Music has a lot of the tunes you need, albeit with a bit less intuitive interface. First, head to mp3.baidu.com to begin your search. A simple query for The Rolling Stones will turn up over ten pages of songs, all available for streaming by pressing the icon that looks like a play button. The button to the right of Play is for song lyrics, and the button farthest to the right is the download button. Users can find most of the well known artists online; however some of your indie bands and more obscure experimental groups will likely not turn up.

PPTV Another peculiarly named service, and not to be confused with the above PPStream, pptv.com is an online TV service with a slew

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Law Briefing

CLEAN HANDS

Stan Abrams on keeping clear of corruption and the reality of China FDI The year 2012 marks the 35th anniversary of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, whose primary aim is to prohibit bribery of foreign officials. Since its inception, a persistent complaint against the statute is that it fails to take into account the culture and business practices of other nations. The argument is that if the domestic enterprises in a given country, and its non-American foreign investors too, engage in gift giving or outright bribery, US companies that fail to do so because of FCPA prohibitions will operate at a competitive disadvantage.This argument may be attractive on its face, but if fails to take into account the environment within which foreign investors in China must operate, in particular the heightened regulatory and media scrutiny facing these companies.

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In a recent survey conducted by whistleblower law firm LabatonSucharow, nearly a quarter of respondents, who work in the financial services sector, said that engaging in illegal or unethical conduct was necessary for success. The mindset that such improper practices are not only common, but required to do oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job, is analogous to that of critics employing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bad for Businessâ&#x20AC;? argument against the FCPA. Many foreign investors in China are undoubtedly frustrated by what they see as legal restrictions and red-tape that tie their hands while their competitors continue to engage in unethical but common behavior. As one in-house lawyer who works for Cinergy, an energy firm that was embroiled in an FCPA action, stated earlier

this year: “Shame on the Justice Department’s ernment budgets, the activities of local officials, myopic view and inability to understand the and the interaction between the State and realities of the world.” enterprises. Given the challenging regulatory environment experienced by foreign compaSelf-interested criticism though it may be, do nies in areas ranging from labor to tax to food proponents of the “Bad for Business” argument quality, there is little doubt that anti-corruption have a point? Certainly. There is no doubt that campaigns will involve heightened scrutiny of many US firms lose out on commercial transac- multinationals. tions because of their competitors’ unethical behavior or otherwise fail to secure a variety of Proponents of the “Bad for Business” argument government approvals or concessions by not say that the FCPA is holding them back from enengaging in bribery. gaging in activities common to local enterprises, the same kinds of practices that are currently the Supporters of the FCPA argue that the law not target of government crackdowns in China. In only covers the activities of US companies, but the absence of the FCPA and a tough enforcehas broad jurisdiction over foreign enterprises ment stance by the US Justice Department and individuals as well. Moreover, they say, the and Securities and Regulatory Commission, the United States has led the way in this area and result would logically be increased “gift-giving” is being emulated by other nations, such as the by American companies. How many of these United Kingdom, which adopted the Bribery Act companies would be caught by the latest “strike in 2010. Accurate though these statements are, hard campaign” itching to make an example of they would most likely fail to mollify a frustrated a famous foreign multinational? foreign CEO who sees his Chinese competitor capturing market share after the domestic Private enterprise generally prefers self-regulafirm develops a cozy relationship with local tion to coercive government authority, so the suggestion that the FCPA is a useful prophylactic officials. measure against China domestic enforcement The reality of foreign investment in China sug- of anti-corruption law may not prove persuasive gests a much better argument for why the FCPA to the business community. Nevertheless, with a is good for American businesses in the long challenging regulatory environment to contend term. Consider some of the recent regulatory with, foreign investors in China are well advised problems experienced by foreign companies to adopt squeaky clean compliance standards, in China, such as Wal-Mart over food labeling whether coerced by their home country’s laws or Unilever over pricing. For many multination- or otherwise. Whether they like it or not, they als in China, failure to follow the rules is often are easy targets. met with government sanction and negative media coverage, even if such infractions are commonplace. In this hostile regulatory environment, one could argue that the FCPA saves foreign investors from themselves. In the face of significant and endemic corruption, China has in recent years not only strengthened its anti-corruption legal regime, but it has also moved forward with periodic enforcement crackdowns. Greater attention has been paid to transparency of gov-

Stan Abrams is an IP/IT law yer and law professor who’s been in Beijing since 1999. He blogs at chinahearsay.com, commenting on law, trade and IP.

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Spotlight

Keep On Moving On

DoubleTree by Hilton GM Stefan Schmidt on sustained delivery Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Mitchell Pe Masilun

Beijing is a thrillingly fast-moving city, of course, and the hospitality industry one of the fastest of all trades. With the constant high refresh-rate of guests checking in and out, and the endless stream of events, hotels are dynamic places. Stefan Schmidt is the Austrian General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton, whose commitment to constant improvement is patent. He told Agenda about declining to accommodate tigers and how he handles those stressful moments.

working there, so that was my start. I then spent three years studying hotels, mostly in the Food and Beverage area. Austria is dependent on tourism and there’s lot of private hotels where the owners’ kids take over. Of the 36 kids in my class, only I had nothing to go to, so I wanted to work in F&B in the big hotels. I first worked in Vienna, and have spent sixteen years working around the world – Dubai, Oman, Egypt, and now six years in China. I first joined Hilton in Cairo, and have stayed with them since.

Why did you enter the hospitality industry Who has been your inspiration in the indus– what attracted you to it? My aunt and uncle try? I am not sure there’s been one particular had a restaurant, and I spent my school summers person I can single out. What I like are managers

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who let you get on with what “I could mention lots of proud moments, but you’re doing and not micro- the main thing for me is sustained delivery. manage. You should pick and If you’re sitting on your laurels then you’re choose from the techniques going downhill” you see and learn from as many people as possible. You learn from everyone, and everyone gives you op- of responsibility so they can grow and move on. Salaries can’t always change when you’re portunities; it’s up to you to take them. threatened with the loss of staff, so you need so Do you ever get requests that you can’t have a structure to develop from within. fulfill? How do you respond? Recently, one international company (whose name I won’t What was the most demanding event you mention) wanted to bring a lion or tiger to the have been involved with? The biggest was hotel. But we’re not in Las Vegas where hotels probably when I was at the Shanghai Hilton are built with these things in mind, and the and it was the official hotel for the Shanghai space required was far more than we had, so I Masters tennis series. It’s practically the tennis had to turn it down. Generally, though, it’s just world cup. This was a tough ten day stretch, a matter of whether you can fulfill the request but the key thing is how you prepare for it. Get and explaining things to guests. Asian culture that right, and everything should run (relatively) isn’t so great at communicating, though, so this smoothly. Another was the opening of a mall in Cairo. Within a day, we were told there would is something we’re working on. be five thousand guests, then ten thousand, What has been your greatest achievement then finally twenty thousand! The chef wasn’t in the industry? I don’t really like to look back too happy about that… too much; I’m always moving on to the next challenge. I could mention lots of proud mo- As the General Manager with ultimate rements, but the main thing for me is sustained sponsibility for the hotel, how do you handle delivery. If you’re sitting on your laurels then problems and mishaps? I’m a positive person, so I always look for the opportunity to fix whatyou’re going downhill. ever is wrong and move on. Hotels are not like What advice would you give someone seek- factories where everything in the assembly line ing to enter the industry? Join us! If you want can go wrong – most problems are isolated: in to work with people, are flexible, have the the kitchen, in a bedroom, wherever. You get it drive to exceed expectations and like to create fixed as soon as you can and learn from it. The things, then join the industry. If you’re outgoing worst thing is when people hide things – that and love to travel, it’s the perfect place. Every upsets me more than anything else. We all make day is different here – between two and three mistakes; it’s how you react to them that’s most hundred people check in and out, and there are important. always different functions, so it’s always stimuIs this the most challenging role you’ve lating and nothing is ever just routine. taken on? They’re all challenging – it’s how you What are the endemic problems in the Chi- handle it that’s the key. I’ve twice been part of nese hospitality industry? For China espe- a hotel task force, where you go in and try to cially, it’s the rapid expansion and the difficulty help a hotel that’s not doing so good: one in to recruit enough talent, and also the high staff Saudi Arabia, one at Dar es Salaam. You’re not a turnover. To help combat that, we have an in- local, you’re an outsider to all the other staff, so ternal roadmap which highlights the talent we they’re naturally suspicious of you. But as I said, have, develops them and puts them in positions each task has its own challenges.

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THE STYLIST To help you survive the hot and humid summer in Beijing, a few cold drinks are crucial. Going out to a swanky bar in town to order your favorite cocktail is always nice; but for those liquor lovers who are too tired to step out of their comfort zone but want to try something new, making and serving their own drinks at home is a whole lot of fun. Here are some of the best drinks and supplements and you can get in town to customize your bar at home.

Upgrade Your Bar

Essentials items for home mixology Compiled by Mike Cormack

Spirits The basis for any good bar is the spirits. As with any chef, don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients: cheap bottles are cheap for a reason. It is possible to pick up good deals – for example, Stolichnaya is often cheaper than Smirnoff – but it’s almost always wisest to invest in the best bottles you can afford. Any good bar should contain the basic spirits of vodka, gin, white rum, tequila, dark rum, bourbon, whiskey and brandy. I also think it’s best to have (at least) two bottles of whiskey: a cheaper one like Chivas for mixing (for example, in a Highball), or for drunk guests who can’t appreciate the difference,

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and a top-quality malt for savouring, such as Macallan, Glenlivet or Talisker. It’s probably a good idea to stock some baijiu and Japanese liqueurs too: Japanese peach liqueur is actually very nice. Liqueurs Liqueurs are for those with a sweeter tooth, and are often mighty flavorsome. They can be drank over ice, with a mixer (though some drinkers may find that cloying) or comprising part of a cocktail or even shooter. The major liqueurs you should aim for, and their flavors, are Amaretto (marzipan/almond), Kahlua (coffee), Baileys (Irish cream), Cointreu or Grand Marnier (orange), creme de cacao (chocolate), Drambuie (honeyed whiskey) and peach schnapps. Fans of James Bond may also want to invest in vermouth to make a proper Martini. Avoid slamming liqueurs like

Jagermeister, Sambuca, and Aftershock, unless you’re going to a nightclub and want to get really drunk really quickly. Mixers Rare are the drinkers who appreciate their spirits undiluted. Most of the time, we need something non-alcoholic to diminish the bite. The staples are of course Coke, lemonade (or just Sprite), fruit juices (orange, apple, tomato, pineapple and cranberry), soda water, tonic water, and ginger beer. I once found a bottle of Grenadine syrup in a shop in an alleyway of Sanlitun, and had a lot of fun experimenting with Tequila Sunrises. In a city like Beijing, it’s always a good idea to keep your eye out for random items which pop up and can never be found again. Garnishes If you’re serious about mixology, you’ll require a few selections of garnish to top off that perfect drink. The most essential are the citrus fruits. No G&T is worth the name without a piece of lemon or (preferably) lime: it makes for a simple but vastly refreshing drink. Meanwhile if you want to make a mojito at home, you’ll also need fresh mint. Margarita drinkers (or those who like slamming tequila) will need some good salt. I also keep brown sugar, almost exclusively for buttered rum – in winter, a lovely warming drink. Bloody Marys, meanwhile, require celery and Tabasco, and a classic Martini of course demands olives.

tastes, you may want to invest in glasses for sherry, champagne, and cocktails. Swizzle sticks, strainers, cocktail shakers, and of course ice cube trays, are also highly useful. All items available in stores such as: Jenny Lou’s 婕妮璐 101, Bldg 17, Central Park International Apartments, Chaoyang District (6533 6792) 朝阳区新城国际17号楼 101

April Gourmet 绿叶子食品店Bldg 7, Richmond Park, 9 Fangyuan Xili, Chaoyang District (8457 8116) 朝阳区芳园西里9号院丽都水岸会所7号楼

BHG Market Place B1, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (6530 5888) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地B1层

Qi Yuan Indian Grocery 起源超市 Beside Sanlitun Police Station, 100m north of Yashow Market, Chaoyang District (6415 0392) 朝阳区三里屯骓秀大厦往北100米 Olé Supermarket B1/F, China World Shopping Mall, Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建外大街国贸商城地下一层

Tools of the trade The first time I tried to make a mojito at home, I noted the recipe said “crushed ice”. Not having an ice-crusher to hand, I wrapped a dozen ice cubes in a tea towel and battered them with a hammer. There are more efficient methods. Nowadays, I use a mortar and pestle (available in most supermarkets) and crunch it up in there: much easier. Another essential item is a variety of glasses. At minimum, you should have wine, highball, old-fashioned, and beer glasses; while, depending on your

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The Perfect Choice

Antal’s Sarah Jones’ tips on hiring and jobhunting So you have been tasked with hiring for your company. Whether you are HR or a direct line manager, performing this role in China is no mean feat. The most recent Antal Global Snapshot survey indicates that, at the managerial and professional level, current hiring rates here stand at 72%, and will remain in the seventies over the next few months. What should you look for in the blizzard of CVs? What are the benchmarks? There are several further questions you should ask, beyond looking at a candidate’s basic information such as experience, nationality, age, gender. For the purposes of this article I am only talking about hiring professionals on a fulltime basis (not interns or work experience students, etc), and these are of course generic guidelines which may have to be adapted to your situation. Expat? Scan down the CV to their education. To work here in China the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree of at least four years, and two years post-degree experience in order to obtain the relevant working permit. Anything less will not be acceptable to the authorities, so politely reject their credentials based on the law, and

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move on. Of course you could always refer their details to one of your colleagues in another country first, and then hire them further down the line, if appropriate. If they do have all the necessaries then it’s at this point you need to grab the calculator. Factor in an additional minimum of 20% of package if you are relocating. Chinese? Check the hukou. It may indicate useful information such as the candidate’s ability to speak Cantonese, or that it could be worth checking his command of spoken Mandarin. It can also show a candidates’ potential willingness to relocate to other countries in which your business may operate. Interestingly, one of the ways Antal has started to attract candidates to more remote client locations, or Tier 3 or 4 cities, is by using a ‘search’ functionality on our IT recruiting system that allows us to identify candidates by their hukou. It’s always best to study their age too – and to consider who would be their direct manager. I have seen a number of occasions where local Chinese managers have not wanted to take on board someone that is older than themselves. Don’t make this mistake - get the parameters

sorted internally first, so you can rule out an from the internet, and call the company they older candidate at an early stage if that be the previously worked at – do your own investigative work. case. If your candidate has worked with specific clients over their career, then call up their clients Languages? If they need to speak English and a further lan- and speak to them too; don’t just call the firms guage – don’t take anything on a CV for granted. they worked at. To get a full 360° view of this Even if its says that they have studied the lan- person, speak to their previous employees too; guage at university, or that they have even lived find out what they were like at managing – it is in that country, it means nothing. If language such a critical skill to have here in China. I know capabilities are critical then give them a quick that you’re thinking this all takes time, but it’s far call – and don’t pre-arrange it, otherwise they more costly to have to go out and find a replacewill have prepared. Call them in the evening or ment than it is to keep an existing employee. over lunch to try and catch them when they Spend time on hiring the best people: after all, are most relaxed and potentially off-guard for companies grow and are successful because of the people within them. You can’t afford not to a recruiting call. All the expats we hire at Antal speak Chi- have the right people. nese. I get my Chinese Operations Manager to give them a quick call and to test them on Jobseekers tone, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Of course for those of you out there that are It works a treat: they are far more fluent than I looking for work – remember a CV is your foremost promotional tool, so try and think like will ever be. a marketer. Keep it short: no more than two pages. Even if you have been working for years, Female? It pains me to say this but I must be honest: highlight the most recent positions, or those most women here in China marry at a rela- that fit the role for which you are applying. tively young age, before the age of 30 - having Focus on what you have achieved and not just just celebrated another birthday, to me this is what you were tasked to do. Think about your young! Most women want to have a child, and audience, and when necessary provide a dual here the law states that unlimited pregnancy language CV. Make sure you use spellcheck - if checks should be granted, as well as time off to I see spelling mistakes I simply stop reading. have the baby and recuperate. This is followed And never, ever lie! If your potential employer by one whole year from birth where you have has read my tips and tricks above, they will find to keep the woman employed in that same you out. role, on the same salary regardless of performance. In short, you cannot fire her, nor can you change her position unless it’s mutually agreed in advance. References Less experienced and younger professionals often highlight their referees’ names and contact information automatically; however, tenured candidates do not, because at a more senior level, people want to keep control of what is being discussed and by whom. Either way, you need to do your own reference checks: scan through their CV, get the switchboard number

Sarah Jones is Head of Operations at Antal International, winner of “Best International Recruitment Agency” at the 2012 Recruiter Awards.

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PASS THE PASTA

The Regent Hotel’s Mario Cittadini cooks up a storm Text by Lisa Nash, photo by Mitchell Pe Masilun

Tucked inside the Regent Hotel is the intimate, stylish Italian restaurant Daccapo. Everyone in China understands Italian cuisine as great food. The Chinese have been quick to accept it, perhaps because both have similar styles of pasta or noodles with savory sauces. Mario Cittadini, Daccapo’s sous chef, shows us a glimpse from the opposite perspective - the Italian in China. A team player who loves the complex hospitality industry, Mario has met his perfect match - Beijing. What’s your hospitality background? Originally, I was in engineering school because I wanted to work for Ferrari, and I just did restaurant work on the side. However, I started to really like being in the kitchen and so I began doing that full-time. I was attracted to the hospitality industry, though, because it’s more versatile and exciting than the restaurant business. A hotel is such a huge enterprise with different departments working together in order for everything to run smoothly. For example, the Regent Hotel has over 450 employees; it’s a great experience being a part of such a huge entity. What characteristics do you most require in your post? Calmness, leadership, sensitivity towards the other employees, and cleverness because being in China the best choice or solution to something usually goes against your instinct towards it. What’s your motivation? It’s probably meeting the challenges of the everyday job. Dealing and working with people from all over the world without your similar culture always presents new challenges. It keeps everything exciting, and nothing is ever just routine.

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As a chef, do you get tough “A hotel is such a huge enterprise with difrequests? Once a customer ferent departments working together in from India who had a lot of order for everything to run smoothly; it’s a strict dietary restrictions gave great experience being a part of such a huge me the exact recipes for the meals he wanted to eat every entity” day during his weeklong stay. It’s funny though, the Italian customers are the a huge team of coordinating departments, usually the most outspoken and demanding. sometimes the different perspectives and the different Chinese management systems can But I guess we do have that reputation! complicate things. However, just from what I How does Italian food in China compare to know, the industry is doing great. Here in the the real deal? Chinese Italian food is very dif- Regent Hotel, for example, we’re expanding by ferent from original Italian food. The pizzas and adding a new restaurant, Norton’s Steakhouse, pastas are very popular here but they’re not which will open in October. The Asian hotel very authentic. Though they’re the same idea, industry is more developed and bigger than in Chinese Italian food is missing the essential Europe. Even though there has been a recent flavors. It’s as if I were to cook Chinese food. economic slowdown, it’s sometimes hard to be A big idea in Italian cooking is that the flavor aware of that, because the momentum behind is created before the dish. However, there is a the industry is still massive. huge market following for Italian food in China because it’s universally well-known. However, What was the toughest project you’ve been being an Italian chef in China presents interest- involved with? Recently, the Regent Hotel ing challenges; for example, the ingredients, like moved the location of Deccapo to a new section China’s carrots, garlic, and seafood, are slightly of the hotel in order to make room for the new restaurant I was talking about. That transition, different than they are back in Italy. from its inception to doing it to the re-opening, What’s do you like most about what you do? was really demanding but rewarding. The best thing for me is being in Beijing. It’s just such an experience unlike anywhere else. What tips would you give to anyone wanting Sometimes I think about going back to Italy, but to enter the industry? Listen to people and then there’s something about Beijing that keeps embrace the experience. Though things can me here. I’ve worked all over the world, in Tokyo, get stressful, everyone is working towards the Moscow, New York, and Oslo, and of all the capi- same goal. Working China has definitely made tals I’ve lived in, Beijing is definitely the best. Its me more open-minded and flexible, and able life standard is just really high, obviously apart to appreciate other perspectives. from the pollution; however, its safety, facilities Who hve you learned the most from? My and services make it really pleasant. most inspiring boss was an Austrian chef who What are you proudest of from your time I once worked for. His culinary knowledge was in the trade? The growth of my career from outstanding and I learned so much from him in an apprentice back in Italy to the sous chef at that way, but more importantly he was one of a prestigious hotel in Beijing. I’m really proud the best men I have known. Taking orders from someone you respect makes a big difference. of that. When I was a beginner chef in leadership roles, What challenges does the industry here I would think about him and try my best to face? As an international hotel in China with emulate what he did.

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Motorola PR man and blogger Will Moss Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Sui

What social media platforms are you on, and what are your handle(s) on them? I’m on Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and Sina Weibo as “Imagethief,” as well as on Google Plus, Facebook and LinkedIn under my own name. “Imagethief” comes from the name of the blog I started when I arrived in China in 2004. That has since been recently superseded by a group blog called “Rectified.name,” to which I contribute along with several talented co-authors. What do you get from each of these platforms? Which do you most heavily use? Twitter is my anchor platform. Most of my good friends and many of my professional contacts in Beijing are on it, and it’s a great way for me to keep a finger on the pulse of China news, local gossip, and the technology industry. Most of the other platforms fill niches, such as keeping in touch with family, hosting photos or videos for my blog, or they complement Twitter in some way. The other thing that’s important to me is the blogging. Although I don’t write as much as I used to, I still enjoy it. It’s therapeutic. Where do you get your news from? All over. The people I follow on Twitter are a big source of China news. I also subscribe to the feeds of about 100 blogs, including a mix of China, technology, media and business news. I’m pretty aggressive about pruning both my list of Twitter follows and my blog subscriptions, but it’s still a firehose of information. At the risk of being retro, I also subscribe to several mainstream newspapers and magazines, although all in electronic formats.

How much time would you say you spend on social media daily? Is it worth it? Too much, even as public relations person who has a semilegitimate reason for being on social media all the time. But it’s absolutely worth it, both as a source of information and as a way of maintaining relationships that are spread around China and the world. How do you organize everything? What software do you use? I use Tweetdeck for Twitter and Google Reader on desktop and mobile devices for my feeds. Most other sites I hit on a mix of desktop browsers and mobile apps. I follow a lot of people on Twitter, but I use lists and Tweetdeck columns to filter them. Most of my attention is on about 150 key people and accounts. For blog feeds, I stick to a lunch-hour read and throw overboard any blogs I find I haven’t checked for more than a couple of weeks. Weibo is for work-related stuff. Other platforms are as-and-when I get to them, and many syndicate my Twitter feed. Mainstream news is for commutes, which eat about an hour and a half a day. I’m a huge fan of the Android app “Pocket” for collecting and saving long-form articles that I don’t have time for at work. I flag them on a web browser during the day and then read them on my tablet or phone during the ride.

How would you compare weibo and western social media? It’s hard to make a direct comparison as there are so many different factors. The Chinese weibo platforms do a very good job of serving the inclinations of Chinese internet users, likely better than West“Twitter is my anchor platform. Most of my ern platforms would do even good friends and many of my professional if they were easily accessible contacts in Beijing are on it, and it’s a great here. Few Western platforms way for me to keep a finger on the pulse of have become as central to driving the public agenda as Sina China news”

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Weibo has become in China, which is surprising place new or just be a supplement? All of given that historically the internet in China is the above, depending on the journalist and the more fragmented than in the West. organization. Good PR people are often news junkies, and I appreciate great reporting and Has being on social media been beneficial journalism, no matter how it’s delivered. But to your life or career in Beijing? Very! Many I find it hard to imagine journalism without a of my real-world friends here are people I first social component in this day and age. met online, especially through blogging, which had something of a golden age here from @imagethief @imagethief about 2005 to 2009. In its heyday my blog also developed a fair following among journalists in imagethief.com rectified.name China, which is gratifying for a PR man. Many of those connections endure on Twitter. Which accounts do you most recommend people to follow? At the risk of copping out, the easiest thing to do is to visit the website Danwei’s “Model Workers” page, which is the best current list of China-related blogs and Twitterers. You can also go to the “What I’m Reading” page on Imagethief to see what blogs I subscribe to in RSS, sorted by category, or see my “Key People” list on my Twitter profile. These lists are always up to date. Do you know your Klout score? Does this matter to you? I have a Klout score, but I honestly don’t know what it is. No one has given me any swag, so it can’t be astronomical. It’s way more important to me when I meet someone and they say, “I’ve been reading your blog for years!” Of course, then I have to apologize for not writing much anymore. Will social media supplant journalism, take it some-

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Information GoES Mobile

Technode’s Jason Lim on how China’s cheap smartphones are changing the game In recent decades, ‘Made in China’ products have been notorious for being cheaply mass produced and of inferior quality. Like everything else in this country, China now sits in a rather ironic position. As a whole, China is still developing, but is yet the second largest world economy and is driving its recovery. For this reason, as it develops and the cost of manufacturing increases, China must place less reliance on cost competitiveness as a core advantage but instead move up the value chain to create and innovate. In an age where technology connects more and more of the world, China’s advantage in creating low cost smartphones could very well be a global game changer and spark myriad new opportunities and implications for society. China is leading the way in producing low-end and cheap smartphones that are good quality. Chinese manufacturers are now entering the low-end market entry price point of sub-RMB 1,000 or US $160 for an Android OS smartphone. Examples include Baidu Yi, ZTE Fury, Hauwei

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IDEOS, and Xiomi Phone which is a little higher end. Given that China is already the largest mobile smartphone market in the world and has a growing ability to purchase low entry smartphones, what does it mean for society? What impact can we predict for the future, not just for China, but for the rest of the developing world? At the Mobile World Congress this year, former CEO and current Executive Chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt made some profound predictions. He pointed out that currently, it is only the world’s most-privileged 1 billion people who have a smartphone. The rest of society or the underserved in developing, poor and isolated places like India, China, South America and Africa have not yet experienced internet. But Schmidt believes that as the cost of smartphones rapidly decreases according to Moore’s law, these formerly unreached groups will be able to afford one. Being much more than a tool for communication, smartphones provide access to otherwise unavailable information.

Schmidt believes these people will be able to that you can’t get on the web, because in China, 65-70% of mobile users access the internet and “change the world.” 40% of those use it as their primary method to To a large extent, it is the responsibility for go online. both public and private organizations to discover ways to leverage the proliferation of Even without a smartphone that can connect to smartphones amongst developing countries the internet, Nokia was able to empower poor and accelerate economic development. Let’s people in countries like India and Africa with a examine two areas that will likely experience program called Nokia Life Tools. The program is tremendous improvement from the spreading an SMS based, subscription information service of smartphones; one is education and another designed for emerging markets. The concept is to help people in developing countries to is business. learn key life skills that will help them more In the case of education, more than 70% of rapidly progress their country. Key areas that China’s students live in rural areas, compris- Nokia wants to help developing countries are ing some 160 million students of compulsory in agriculture and health. In agriculture, farmers education age. With the rapidly declining price can find out about weather conditions, advice of smartphones, there is a huge opportunity to about crop cycles, general tips and techniques distribute and democratize education to China’s and market prices for crops. Regarding health, poorest and largest population. Armed with a people can call a number and get direct access foray of educational applications, smartphones to experts who can help them with answer to have the capability to be powerful learning specific questions. If all that can be achieved tools. Smartphones can enhance distribution with normal phones, imagine what can be done of education, due to the very literal ability to with a smartphone with the same level of access distribute them because they are small and to apps and the internet that we enjoy. light. As a result, better education leads to Without a doubt, low cost smartphones are greater prosperity. opening up opportunities that we can only In the case of business, the implications are vast. begin to imagine. The key thing to remember Eric Schmidt of Google also said that access to is that it is not the device itself that is powerful, information through smartphones will create but what it enables people to do. People are “seismic shifts in the long-term.” The growing inherently problem solvers and opportunity middle class will have greater access to af- seekers. With China’s advantage of being able fordable apps that can be leveraged to build to produce cheap but quality smartphones and scalable businesses, producing more business distribute them to a large population, now is the start-ups and entrepreneurs quicker than ever time to start thinking and developing ways to improve society and make money at the same before. time. A start-up idea that takes advantage of China’s smartphone boom has been in the field of mobile recruiting. Hong Kong based company Dazhi.mobi is a mobile job advertising and Jason Lim is an Auscandidate processing platform run through a tralian-born Beijingmobile website. It is targeted at big companies resident tech writer such as Huawei, McDonald’s or Walmart, that and blogger with want to make low level bulk hires such as sales technode.com. staff or factory workers. The company believes that mobile gives you access to a candidate pool

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insight - ASK AN ENTREPRENEUR There are many things China excels at, but reliable, highquality internet is not one of them. The reasons for this are multitudinous – from the geographic variety of the country, to the developmental disparity between the developed eastern seaboard and the interior to the monopolistic control of the telecoms companies, to the broader inhibitions of state control. However, entrepreneurs will not be denied, and Steve Mushero’s ChinaNetCloud has dived in with the aim of providing world-class internet services to companies throughout the land.

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ChinaNetCloud founder Steve Mushero drives up internet standards Text by Jessica Zhang, photo courtesy of Steve Mushero

Tell us something about your background and how you developed the idea for starting ChinaNetCloud. I am American and from the great state of Maine, which is in the far northeast of the US, next to Canada, and we have weather like Harbin, with lots of winter snow but nice summers. I have been doing technology for over twenty years, in New York, Seattle, and Silicon Valley. I then moved to China starting in 2005, and in 2007-2008 was CTO of Tudou, the big Chinese video site. I got the idea for ChinaNetCould when working at Tudou, where we were very famous, had

lots of money, but found it very hard to find any good engineers. Given that China has the largest internet market in the world now, and it’s still growing, I thought there would be a huge market to fill the gap between the demand and supply for world-class operations engineers.

What does ChinaNetCloud offer to its customers? We run the servers and systems for Chinese internet and game companies. So we outsource, and operate 24/7, all the servers, databases, and infrastructure, including deep monitoring, backups, tuning, troubleshooting, and more. Our focus is on reliability, performance, scale, security, “Given that China has the largest internet and cost. And we are the exmarket in the world now, I thought there perts on the Chinese internet would be a huge gap between the demand and its infrastructure, with and supply for world-class engineers” partners in every area, includ-

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ing hardware, IDCs, CDNs, web development, email sending, clouds, and more. In the end, we keep customers’ servers up, fast, and cheap.

“Our mission is simple: to help our customers succeed by keeping their servers up, fast, and cheap. We do this by focusing on reliability, performance, scale, security, and cost-savings”

Who are your target customers? Our customers are any internet company that wants to grow and be successful, including those operating in e-commerce, mobile, gaming, advertising, social networking, and more - especially those planning on growing quickly to serve the huge Chinese market. Apple’s iCloud is quite dominant in the cloud computing market, so how can you tackle this potent competitor? We are not a cloud company in that way, so we support all the iPad, iPhone and Android applications, web apps, etc. So more of these services are better for us! How do you help customers overome systemic weaknesses in the Chinese internet? We work very hard to secure our customers’ systems at many levels, from networks to applications to firewalls to OS to DB to monitoring and audits. This helps us guarantee their security and our customers have very few problems. Do you think China’s poor internet speed hinders its economy growth? Yes, especially in mobile, and CERNET, the student network. The problem, to be exact, is not the overall speed, but the poor interconnection of networks, from north to south, mobile, students, etc. It’s an infrastructure problem, which is maybe inevitable in a country this size and of such variety. Briefly, what are your views on globalization as developed in your book Off-Shoring the Middle-Class? In my book, I talked about two things, the first being the increasing mobility of work and that white-collar jobs will continue to migrate to lower-cost locations, and that we should both prepare and work hard to improve competitiveness. The second part was that especially Americans should work hard to increase their knowledge of the world and integration in

it. Not in New York or San Francisco, but in rural and middle-American areas where they don’t travel or speak other languages. America is really very good at immigration, a melting pot, and attracting the best and we need to continually work at improving that. What are the key skills for entrepreneurs to run a tech company? There are many, but good leadership, salesmanship, communications, vision, work-ethic, and ability to handle stress, problems, and people are all required. What’s the mission of ChinaNetCloud? What kind of value is it trying to create for its customers? Our mission is simple: to help our customers succeed by keeping their servers up, fast, and cheap. We do this by focusing on reliability, performance, scale, security, and cost-savings while handling all the big and little things required to run large-scale internet systems 24x7, world-wide, at world-class levels. What contributes to the best internet servers for its users? There are many things, including of course reliability and performance, as you’d expect, but also good design, a good application, and a great useful site and system. As a social entrepreneur, how can your technology make our society a better place to live in? Aside from our direct work with social organizations like GreenDrinks.org, our services help save energy by reducing server power usage. We also work hard to make the world’s internet services more successful, such that they provide pleasure, friendship, and enhanced communications and understanding among the whole world’s people. Check out chinanetcloud.com

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the fine diner Tired of all the greasy fried Chinese dishes in the summertime? Salad is always a great alternative, especially if you’re trying to stay trim in the flesh-revealing summer heat. Whatever sort of greenery you’re after, we’ve got a great selection of some of the best salads in the capital, guaranteed to please you with their figure-complementing effects. Agenda suggests great choices of salads for both vegetarians and carnivores.

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Beijing’s coolest salads spots Compiled by Rachel Chen

Element Fresh 新元素 This American style restaurant is always health conscious and excels at making both warm and cold salads in town in all seasons. With their complementary friendly dining atmosphere and superlative smoothies, they can help you make your Beijing summer much cooler than you might have imagined. Their signature Shrimp and Papaya Salad is well worth a try. S8-33, Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 1318) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区8号楼S8-33

Thaiexpress 心泰心厨 Thaiexpress is a newly opened CBD restaurant that serves authentic Thai and other south eastern Asian food, but you shouldn’t miss their exotic salads. Their signature dishes here include classic Thai green papaya salad and Thai style green apple salad with radish. 1/F, Beijing International Club,

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21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8532 1073) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部1层 (近日坛路)

Annie’s安妮意大利餐厅 As one of the most popular and family-friendly Italian restaurants in the capital, Annie’s offers not just good pizza and pasta: freshly homemade salads are also a highlight. For meat lovers, you can try Insalata con Petti di Pollo which is grilled chicken breast and lettuce salad with walnuts and shaved parmesan cheese in a lemon dressing; and for vegetarians, Annie’s Insalata Speciale which is mixed fresh garden salad, champignon mushrooms, marinated capsicum, roasted artichokes and mozzarella cheese is a good choice. 1/F Ruisai Business Building (opposite Ascott Beijing), Chaoyang District (6568 589) 朝阳区瑞赛大厦商务楼一层 (北京雅诗阁服务公寓对面)

Niajo 传统西班牙餐厅 This newly renovated traditional Spanish restaurant in the Village’s Nali Patio is a top pick for a fresh treat. Some of their tastiest sald recommendations are Salad with Parmesan cheese, bacon and anchovy sauce; Garden Salad with smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, mixed citrus, candied nuts and cereals; Salad with warm goat cheese and forest berries; and Spinach Salad with seeds, raisins, quail eggs, organic cherry tomato and Iberian ham. Be sure to try them out. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6052) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园三层

Just Salad 酒沙拉吧 This newly opened salad bar located in Gulou specializes in homemade salads. Here you can have more than 50 different kinds of green dishes, both vegetarian and carnivorous. It’s a great way to spend a lazy afternoon with their comic books and music in their cozy environment. Be sure to try their signature curry chicken salad. Just Salad are proud to say that their dishes is not just about eating leaves. 33 Dashibei Hutong, Xicheng District (134 8871 3633) 西城区大石碑胡同33号

Gung Ho! Pizza 叫板!比萨 The multi-award winning Gung Ho! Pizza offers not only good pizza but also a great selection of greens. All

of their generous salads come with a selection of their original homemade dressings that are finger-licking good. Their signatures features are House Salad (tuna, soft boiled eggs, kalamata olives, watermelon radish, yellow cherry tomatoes, homemade croutons, and red wine vinaigrette); and the Summer Salad, (Xinjiang pear, blue cheese, walnuts, frisee salad served with their own sherry honey vinaigrette). As for meat lovers, their Vietnamese Chicken Salad designed by celebrity chef Jun Trinh is also a must-try. Unit 101, No. 3 Building, China View, 2 Sanlitun Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District (8587 1404/8587 1370) 朝阳区三里屯工体东路2号中国红阶大厦3号楼101 室,叫板!比萨

Brasserie Flo 福楼 Flo has been serving authentic French cuisine since 1901 and is surely one of the best French dining spots in Beijing. Now you can enjoy some of their most popular salads in their newly opened terrace such as Lobster Caesar Salad with parmesan, dried tomatoes and crispy baguette; Australian scallop, foie gras and strawberry on arugula with aged balsamic vinegar and parmesan crisps; Four Seasons vegetable assortments; and Mixed Salad with parmesan crisps. 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (6595 5135)朝阳区霄云路 18号福楼法式餐厅

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INSIGHT - on the job

IMPROVE YOUR COMPANY

David Wolf on doing the right thing Text by Mike Cormack, photo courtesy of David Wolf

David Wolf is President and CEO at Wolf Group Asia, a management advisory firm based in Beijing which works with companies in internet, mobile telecoms, entertainment, information technology, and aerospace. He is also a strong presence in Beijing’s blogosphere (at siliconhutong.com) and an old Chinahand. He told Agenda what he learned from his father’s management philosophy and his surprise at being an entrepreneur.

of a few determined people. Remembering him and what he accomplished makes me want to be one of those people. That keeps me going. Getting this job done requires three core skill sets: you need to be an autodidact; you need to communicate clearly on paper and face-to-face; and you need to have integrity. All three of those skills have to be a part of the package from the start, and I’ve found that they all need to be nurtured over time. What you learn on the job is the tool kit - the methods, strategies, tactics, and even the creativity to develop new tools over time - and the dynamics of the industries you are advising.

My job is to help enterprises and organizations figure out what the general public and their other audiences expect of them, help them operate and behave accordingly, then ensure they get credit for doing the right I had several childhood dream jobs. In sethings. quence, they were cop, firefighter, and soldier. I I discovered very early in my career that - wanted to make the world safe, and was willing and in China in particular - we are quick to to take risks to do so. I think the urge was correct, vilify companies, but very slow to give them but I think I have found a direction that is much credit for doing the right things. At the same more appropriate for my skill sets. time, most companies want to do the right things, but have trouble reconciling that desire I have been blessed by a sequence of superb with the day-to-day pressures of business. I felt bosses who honed and molded me, but I think that helping to make companies better, then the most important one was my first boss out of helping them get credit for it, offered an op- grad school, Larry Powell. He turned me from an portunity to improve both China and capitalism untamed colt into a workhorse over the course of the toughest three years of my life. He taught one company at a time. me the importance of discipline, detail, focus, I get to balance my day between thinking, and commitment, and set standards that I try creating, and helping people do good things to reach every day. in the most exciting place on the planet. The only way to make that better is to be able to do I keep having to remind myself that success is never permanent, failure is never final, and that on a surfboard. I’m working on that. no matter how long I’ve lived and worked in The memory of my father keeps me going. China, I have more to learn about this place The way he ran his factory was a model of today than ever. enlightened management. He taught me that companies are not bad by themselves, but I cannot think of a single assignment that could be made either bad or good by the efforts was unsatisfying, but the one that stands

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out the most was the work I did for Special Olympics in preparation for the Special Olympiad in Shanghai in 2007. The project was as much about teaching the S.O. organization how to frame its work to the people of China as it was helping them spread the word about how people with intellectual disabilities can lead productive, fulfilling lives. It is the most outstanding example - among many - of how active bridge-building between organizations and their publics is essential to the success of even the most high-minded endeavors. I never expected to be an entrepreneur, never planned for it. When it happened, it was a surprise and a delight. Seven years later it still is. I hope that feeling never goes away: it is the best insurance against a feeling of entitlement or complacency. I’m grateful every day for every client and every piece of work we get. I went to work at my dad’s factory in the summer of 1978. He introduced me to the head of the shipping and receiving department, told her to forget I was the boss’ kid and to work me ragged, told me to shut up and do what I was told, and left. I made $2.50 an hour, probably about $1.90 an hour after taxes and withholding. I pushed a broom, sorted trash, packed boxes, and was grateful as hell to have the work. I have two workspaces, one in Beijing and one at our home in Southern California, and they’re similar: walls of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, a huge work-table with four computers and some filing cabinets. Success is born in service in this business. If you love people and love making them happy and successful, you are already starting out with a leg up. If, in addition to that, you can bring a passion for learning, an ability to communicate, and deep integrity, you will go a very long way. Find out more at wolfgroupasia.com

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THE meeting place Every business deserves its breaks from the routine. Whether a quarterly company meeting or a once-in-alifetime major conference, it’s always good to host a great business event. Booking the right conference room that meets all your expectations is an essential part of your business agenda. Beijing is a city packed with luxurious hotels that offer comfortable and tech-friendly conference rooms - Agenda select a few that are favored by serious business people.

Beijing’s Best Conference Rooms

The top picks for large-scale events Compiled by Jessica Zhang

Raffles Beijing Hotel Raffles is reputed to offer businesspeople a luxurious ambience to hold professional meetings. Whether it is an international conference, board meeting, cutting-edge product launch or high-profile company summit, you name it and Raffles will endeavor to meet all your needs. Its spacious Jewel Room has space to host 300 people for a banquet, 450 for cocktails, 240 in their classroom or 400 in their theatre, and is always a strong favorite for events such as industry awards and media conferences. 33 Changan Dongjie, Dongcheng District (6526 3388/8500 4383) 东长安街33号 cnwww.raffles.com/Beijing Hilton Beijing Located on the third ring road, Hilton Beijing

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is convenient to get to while you can enjoy great local food and shopping after your conference. Besides its advantageous location, Hilton enjoys worldwide fame for hosting successful business meetings and conferences with its tech support. Beyond that, Hilton offers a great set of planning resources, including managing your guest list, securing guest rooms, and planning seating arrangements. Its smartly designed meeting rooms promise you the most productive meetings. 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号hilton.com/en/hotels/china/hilton-beijing-wangfujing-BJSWFHI JW Marriott Hotel Beijing JW Marriott has 43,056 square feet of meeting space for hosting events with three elegant

ballrooms and 22 convenient function rooms. Other than expansive meeting spaces, it offers a complete set of conference technology, from AV equipment to overhead projectors to TV. Keeping to its mission to make your business easier, it also provides myriad business and meeting services, such as photographers and videoconferencing; while specialty items, such as lighting services, are available to make your conferences more memorable. Furthermore, it is located near Beijing attractions, such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Silk Market. 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5811 8888) 建国门南大街7号 marriott. com/hotels/travel/bjscw-beijing-marriotthotel-city-wall

Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing (8516 2888)王府井金鱼胡同8号 peninsula.com/Peninsula_Hotels/ en/default.aspx Doubletree by Hilton At Doubletree, board meetings, trade shows, conferences and team building events are all professionally planned and managed. Its business meeting rooms come with full-service facilities that suited to handle unique events. Its modern, warm decor will brighten up your mood when heading to a great business day. Whatever you have in mind, Doubletree will help you. 168 Guanganmenwai Xicheng District (6338 1888) 西城区广安门外大街168 号 doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/china/ doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-beijing-BJSDTDI/ index.html

Renaissance Hotel Renaissance boasts spacious and sophisticated guest rooms and is known as one of the top luxury hotels in Beijing. Its meeting rooms are well-equipped with fast internet & cutting-edge AV technology. Located in the CBD, it also offers easy access to corporate offices, shopping malls and restaurants. While staying there, don’t forget to check out their Italian restaurant, Fratellifresh, and bars D Bar and The Lounge. Renaissance is sure to take good care of your business and relaxation. 61 Dongsanhuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District (5863 8888) 朝阳区东三环中路61号 marriott. com/hotels/travel/bjsbc-renaissance-beijingcapital-hotel

Kempinski Hotel Kempiniski guarantees you environmentallyfriendly conferences with various function rooms that offer natural daylight and views to the garden or river. Fuction rooms, from the Jade Ballroom with a 1200 person capacity to the Symphony Room that fits sixteen people, are available for meetings with different needs. Special packages, such as “Welcome to China”, are available to infuse your delegates into the local culture. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号 kempinski.com/en/beijing/hotellufthansa-center

The Peninsula Beijing Befitting one of the capital’s top business hotels, The Peninsula offers more than eleven various-sized meeting rooms, all equipped with state-of-the-art AV and multimedia equipment. Meeting facilities range from built-in screens, broadband and wireless internet access, video-conferencing to multimedia facilities. Peninsula is ready for all kinds of conferences, from a boardroom meeting to a three-day convention for a multinational corporation. Besides regular services, Peninsula meeting consultants offer tailored packages that will meet your specific needs. 8

Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast Marriott Northeast has over 1,600 square meters of meeting space and their grand ballroom can take up to 1,000 guests. Events are well-crafted, with menus detailing food, reception and technology which can be customized to your needs. Its business services touch upon every detail, ranging from copy service to translation. While in the neighborhood, don’t forget to dive into the 798 Art District. 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路26A号marriott.com/ hotels/travel/bjses-beijing-marriott-hotelnortheast

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weekend Traveller

A Taste of Tianjin

A weekend in Beijing’s sister city Compiled by Mike Cormack

Just half an hour away by bullet train, Tianjin is well worth a weekend visit. While considerably smaller than Beijing (but then, where isn’t?), the city has numerous charming features to visit and plenty of places to go shopping, dining, and socializing. Downtown Tianjin is of course the main attraction, but Binhai (comprising Tanggu and the new TEDA development), by the Bohai coast, is also well worth checking out. Here are Agenda’s favorite Tianjin hangouts.

ing at the grand site of the (relatively) new Tianjin Train station, taxis are readily available, though you may want to look around the station: the view overlooking the Haihe river is splendid, especially at night.

Tianjin attractions are of various kinds. Architecture buffs will be pleased by the concessions from Tianjin’s colonial period. The Italian is perhaps the best looking of them, with fine houses and buildings now often used for restaurants. Located around the Sheng Li Lu and Jin Bu Dao in Hebei District (in the It occasionally surprises me that many old north of the city), it makes for a great walking Beijing hands rarely visit Tianjin. The city is excursion. The former British concession is certainly smaller and has fewer attractions in the central Heping District and is referred than dear old Beijing, but Tianjin is booming to as Wu Da Dao, comprising five streets: (with almost double the GDP growth rate, Chengdu Dao, Chongqing Dao, Changde Dao, according to the latest figures), and there are Dali Dao, and Munan Dao. This again is a great lots of pleasant diversions, should you know place for strolling through or chancing upon where to look. For a weekend away, it makes nice little bars and restaurants. The Stalinist an excellent trip – and chances are you’ll monolith of the TV Tower is unmistakable: it continue coming back. may not be aesthetically pleasing, but it does afford terrific views; and there’s a tacky rotatTransport is of course easy, with the bullet ing restaurant, which is frankly better avoided. train taking just thirty minutes from Beijing south station (remember your passport). Arriv- The Olympic stadium on Binshui Xi Dao is

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also worth a look; Magnetic Plaza, with shops, restaurants and coffee shops, is just across the road. For gourmands, Tianjin may lack Beijing or Shanghai’s variety, but there are some jewels. YY Beer House is an always-popular Thai restaurant, just off the central Nanjing Road. Waitresses dressed in traditional garb bring fresh rice, and the beer selection is one of the best in the city. Baiyi Teppanyaki restaurant, in the shopping, dining and bar area of Shanggu (near the TV tower) is all-you-caneat (and drink!) at RMB150 per person. At the higher-end of the spectrum, Brasserie Flo offers great French cuisine and wine in an exceptional setting. If you want some basic burgers and beer, Trueman’s Bar in an alley off Wandezhuang Dajie offers both in a friendly environment. For those seeking shopping, the main area is the Binjiang Dao pedestrian street, where all the major labels congregate. Higher end stores are more likely to be found at Nanjing Lu, particularly around the Yinkou Dao junction. This is also home to the major Japanese shopping mall Isetan, which home to top-end fashion concessions, an import food court, all sorts of clothing and houseware, and several restaurants at the top floor. For those seeking some leisure activities, Tianjin’s main attraction is perhaps the Water Park. With a substantially higher proportion of lake than Chaoyang Park, it is naturally an excellent site for boating, golf-buggying, or even walking; it is also home to Tianjin Zoo, which is perhaps half the size of Beijing’s animal cornucopia. One can also boat around the lake around the TV Tower, but on the whole Tianjin is not blessed by greenery. One should also visit Binhai. Taking the light rail from Zhongshanmen (or a taxi for about RMB 100), you can go to either Tanggu or TEDA. Tanggu is the older, organic, town, which claims to have a “Bund”, though in real-

ity it’s simply a riverside walkway; TEDA is the newer, planned development, with designs to be another Pudong New Area – its broad boulevards, array of five-star hotels, bar street, international schools, and TEDA Tigers football stadium make it the most modern section of Tianjin. Most restaurants and bars are located around Di San Dajie; there’s also a good Irish pub, Dublin Irish Bar, which shows sports and has occasional live music. Whatever you’re into, there’s more than enough to fit into in one weekend. Tianjin may feel a little sleepy after Beijing, but it most certainly has its charms. Olympic stadium (奥林匹克中心体育场): Binshuixi Dao, Nankai District(22 2391 5800) 南开区宾水西道(枫林园对面)

YY Beer House (粤园泰餐厅): 3 Aomen Lu (Behind International Building), Heping District (22 2339 9634) 和平区澳门路3号(国际大厦后侧)

Baiyi Teppanyaki (百一铁板烧): Building B, Shanggu, 8 Xiqu, Tianta Dao (22 2341 6556) 天塔道西区8号B座(靠近水上公园上岛咖啡旁边)

Trueman’s Bar: 2-37, Longde Li, Wandezhuang Dajie, Nankai District (22 8754 4182) 天津市南开区万德庄大街龙德里2号楼 37号底商

Isetan (伊势丹): Block C, Modern Town, 108 Nanjing Lu, Heping District (22 2722 1111) 天津市和平区南京路108号现代城C区 Water Park (水上公园): 33 Shuishang Gongyuan Beilu, Nankai District (22 2391 6111) 天津市南开区水上公园北路33号 tjwaterpark.com.cn Dublin Irish Bar (督柏林爱尔兰西餐吧): 137, Di San Dajie, TEDA (22 6629 2963) 开发区第三大街137号

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CHINA Book

Pervasive Creativity in China

by Kunal Sinha and David Mayo

Kunal Sinha is Regional Cultural Insights Director, Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific and Chief Knowledge Officer for China. A 22-year veteran of the advertising industry, he is a nine-time winner of the WPP Atticus Award for original thinking in marketing services, including three Grand Prix. David Mayo has been in Asia since 1993 and is currently the President of Ogilvy & Mather ASEAN, challenged with growth in some of the most vibrant cultures in region.

Asian creativity does not have a good name in the West. The stereotype of the Japanese tourist zestfully recording and measuring so they can replicate â&#x20AC;&#x153;ourâ&#x20AC;? advanced technology has been supplanted by the IP thiefs and shanzai knock-offs of China. This remarkable book by Kunal Sinha and David Mayo (both of advertising firm Ogilvy) aims to knock that label on the head, with a stunning series of photographs demonstrating commercial creativity, from the smallest to the largest of scales, throughout the continent. From backyard engineering ingenuity to cosplay to cultural fusion to storefront presentation, this book is a marvellous street-eye view of Asian imagination and inspiration, and an exceptionally vivid testament to the genius of her people.

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business book

What Would Steve Jobs Do?

by Peter Sander

Peter Sander’s book What Would Steve Jobs Do? presents the sixpart business model Jobs applied to make Apple the most valuable publicly traded manufacturing corporation in the world and the global model for business excellence. While the results of this model can be profound, each step is something you can easily focus on with clarity and purpose. Sanders takes the reader through each segment – Customer, Vision, Culture, Product, Message, and Personal Brand – and relates it to his reading of Jobs’ running of Apple. Many of these principles relate to traditional business strategies, but Sander shows how Jobs’ unique focus yielded vastly better results, and claims the principles he identifies can be implemented by anyone and everyone.

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WORKING lunch

American

Element Fresh Under the operation of one of the top-rated employers in China, Element Fresh is the perfect place for a health-conscious, low-carb lunch. Also known for showing the healthier side of American food, Element Fresh is justly famous for their homemade warm and cool salads, sandwiches, pasta, wraps, weekend brunches, and their customized Asian sets which will satisfy both local and foreign tastes. RC Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm. S8-33, Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 1318) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区8号楼S8-33 Perfect for a trim lunch break. Signature items include shrimp and papaya salad (RMB 78); grilled eggplant sandwich with melted Italian diavolino cheese (RMB 62); Dad’s steak sandwich (RMB 98); and scallops and prosciutto (RMB 85). Most likely to impress: their friendly dining atmosphere and superlative smoothies.

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business dinner

Seafood

Yi House Restaurant While 798 is of course best known for its galleries and workshops, it is also home to several fine bars and restaurants. One of the most impressive dining locations is in the Grace Hotel, by the north gate: its décor is spare but severe and tastefully chosen: no garishly ornate Chinese hotel, this. The food emphasizes top-end seafood; the wine selection is also excellent. Yi House is a great place for wining and dining, both for business propositions and every other kind. MC Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-midnight. Grace Beijing, Unit 1, 706 Houjie, 798 Art District (enter from north gate), 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6436 1818) 朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥路2号 798艺术区内706后街1号

Perfect for an upscale evening of wining and dining. Signature items include Seafood Parade (RMB 1388), Yi House Salad (RMB 78), Boston Lobster Paella (RMB 988). Most likely to impress: seafood lovers will adore the exquisite marine selection.

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THE NIGHTCAP

Lounge

Maison Camus With a fine cognac history stretching back 150 years, five generations of the Camus family have nurtured a rare talent since 1863. As a private VIP lounge, Maison Camus offers some of the top quality French Chardonnays, Bordeauxs, Camus XO cognac, foie gras and cheese platters. Moreover, their newly opened summer terrace provides an elegant and intimate gathering place for business elites who love wine culture. RC 4pm-midnight. 4/F, Reignwood Center, 8 Yongan Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8528 9518/138 1085 0974) 朝阳区建国门外永安东里8号华彬中心四层 Perfect for a VIP business gathering. Signature items include Camus Idr Fine Island SingleCru Cognac (RMB 650 per bottle), Camus Idr Cliffside Cellar Single-Cru Cognac (RMB 1800 per bottle), Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider (RMB 760 per bottle), and Camus Xo Borderies Single-Cru Cognac (RMB 2950 per bottle and RMB180 per glass). Most likely to impress: Camus’s private collection of antique French cognac in their freezer.

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insight - perfect day in beijing

A Dream of Perfect Beijing

Laura Calin of the Beijing Marriot Hotel Northeast Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Judy Zhou

7:30am. I get up to the smell of fresh coffee and already-made breakfast, feeling refreshed and completely restored. The house is vibrant with colorful flowers and Nina Simone’s song “Here Comes The Sun” brings me a smile to start off my day. After a quick bite and a cup of coffee, I step into my summer dress, accented with a spray of flowery perfume. Since it’s my perfect day, I have no need for make-up and my hair looks perfect just the way it is. I slip on my flat sandals, grab my sunglasses and I’m ready to face the world. I jump on my scooter and head for the Forbidden City, but not before stopping by Beard Papa’s for a strawberry muffin, just in case I get the mid-day munchies.

reservation. After having been treated as kings and queens for more than an hour, it’s time to hit the road again. On a normal day we would have to choose between 798 District and Go-Kart racing, but today is not the case. Today we have time for everything. So, we head first to the 798 Art District to take a glimpse of the latest exhibitions (and hopefully a short concert or a contemporary dance). Our second stop was ultimately U-Speed Go Karting, where we all received a few pumps of adrenaline. As the sun bids goodbye to another day, we decide to head to Tadka, the Indian restaurant at the Marriott Northeast, where we are charmed by their Punjab Festival, accompanied with the exciting music and dance of Bollywood, with live cooking demonstrated by their Indian chefs. After an amazing dinner we must head home, but only to prepare for an even crazier night. On the way home I make a quick stop at Café Konstanz. Their light and flaky cheese strudel will serve me just fine the next morning for breakfast.

The sky is of a deep blue hue, even the notion of traffic jams doesn’t exist and, because I’m just that lucky, today is the International Day Against Honking (and spitting on the street!). I get to the Forbidden City in no more than 15 minutes and I find it, to my surprise, almost empty. I see an elderly man playing the saxophone. I reach one of the hills and I find one of those few places where one can find the perfect combination between tranquility, joy and amazing scenery. I take out my book and spend the next couple of All spruced up, I then meet some friends at hours doing nothing but enjoying my reading Apothecary, where we chit-chat over a cocktail and the comforting sunlight. or two. Then, we all head to Gonti Beilu. First I leave the Forbidden City as it starts to get stop: Olé. Just a quick peek at their cabaret crowded to join my friends for some more dancing and maybe a zip from their yummy dynamic fun. We return to Wudaokou as the cocktails and then Salsa Carribe, where we feeling of hunger starts to kick in. We finally completely lose ourselves in the beauty of salsa decide to have lunch at the Isshin Japanese and Latin rhythms and forget about fatigue and Sushi Restaurant close to BLCU. Since the the desire to sleep. And so we dance…. scrumptious sushi and sashimi lunch leaves us feeling tired, a massage seems like the perfect Forbidden City North of Tian’anmen Square, solution. Wudaokou, fortunately, is known for Dongcheng District (8500 7114) 东城区天安 its numerous massage joints - and some of 门广场北侧 them are quite good; we don’t even need a

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Beard Papa 6/F Joy City, 131 Xidan Bei Dajie, Xicheng District (5971 6185) 西城区西城区西单北大街131号西单大悦城6楼

Isshin Japanese Sushi Restaurant 35 Chengfu Lu (30m north of the traffic lights next to Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District (8261 0136) 淀区城府路35号院（五道口城铁站旁信号灯往北30米路西院内）

798 Art District 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区 U-Speed Go-Karting 1 Siyuan Bridge, Jingshun Lu (near Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Northeast Hotel), Chaoyang District (8472 9399) 朝阳区朝阳区四元桥一号（京密路进京方向辅路，四元桥旁

Tadka 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

Café Konstanz No. 27 Lucky Street, Zaoying Lu (5867 0201) 朝阳区枣营路好运街27号） Apothecary 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6040) 酒术，朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 Olé Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6595 9677) 朝阳区工体北路4号院(卡利宾旁边)

Salsa Caribe Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from The Loft), Chaoyang District (6507 7821) aribechina.com 卡利宾拉丁舞俱乐部, 朝阳区工体北路4号院（藏酷斜对面）

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The agenda Thursday, JUL 26

Friday, JUL 27

6-11PM Latin Fever Kranzler

times vary Beijing Tech Hive Holiday Inn

Summer is here! Come dive into Kranzler’s free flow margaritas that come along with their original South American flavor barbeques. Mark your calendar for Saturday evenings throughout the months of June and July! RMB 298 per person with a 15% surcharge. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District

Beijing Tech Hive is one of China’s most respected events for entrepreneurs, angels and investors. It’s a 54 hour hackathon-style event designed to help entrepreneurs progress from idea to investment and beyond. Investors include Kaifu Lee’s Innovation Works, Silicon Valley’s 500 Startups and angels like Fritz Demopoulos of Qunar.com. Event runs Friday-Sunday. No.1 Chunxiu Lu, Dongcheng District

朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

东城区春秀路1号

Tel. 6465 3388 ext.4222 restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

Tuesday, JUL 31 5-8PM Half Price on Wines by the Glass MODO

Hip up your week with an after-work wined-up in MODO! Get your hands on MODO’s self service wine bar and taste eight different wine labels by the glass, half priced all week, 5-8pm. The eight wines are available in MODO’s Enomatic wine dispenser machine, a card based piece of wine wonder. 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

Sunday, Aug 5 11.30AM-3PM Sunday Brunch at The Cut The Cut

The Cut launches a Sunday Brunch that’s a “cut” above the rest. RMB 388 includes all-you-can-eat brunch, bubbles on arrival, free-flow breakfast cocktails and soft drinks. Add RMB 70 for free flow bubbles, wine and beer Kids under 12 half price, under 6 free. Fairmont Beijing Hotel, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号华彬费尔蒙酒店

Tel. 6416 9999 rplaunchpad.com

Wednesday, Aug 1 9PM-MIDNIGHT Taste of The Best ROOMbeijing

The 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 every night for the summer! Featuring DJs from Spain, DJ Cad & DJ Yauman every Wed till Sat. 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

Monday, Aug 6 Noon-2.30PM Niajo Business Lunch Niajo

Come to Niajo, the traditional Spanish restaurant, and try their three-course menu that changes weekly 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 the 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

AGENDA

Thursday, Aug 2 11-1AM Aria Bar’s Single Malt Whisky Swing Around Aria

Join Aria Bar for a rare chance to enjoy around 100 whiskies from Scotland, featuring the world’s finest single malts, from Glen Elgin to Glenkinchie, Royal Lochnagar to Talisker. Experience single malt elegance at Aria Bar, accompanied by singer Mitchell and her jazz band to celebrate a fiery night of passion and indulgence. 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 36

Highlights for Thu, JUL 26 – Wed, AUG 8 Saturday, JUL 28 8.30PM Olympics Kick-Off Party Drive-in Movie Theatre Park

Join this great party with outdoor viewing of London Opening Ceremony on giant screen; the Beijing Beatles rocking the house; and Gung Ho and Fish Nation ordering stations. Please dress in your countries’ national colors; prizes for best dressed. RMB 150 includes two Olympic cocktails. 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie theatre park), Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车电影院内）

Tel. 135 2103 2453/ 139 0639 0437 info@beijing-party.com

Sunday, JUL 29 11AM-4PM Bubbly Sundays The Westin Beijing Financial Street

The Westin Financial Street’s awardwinning brunch features a huge international buffet, an action-packed kids corner and al fresco barbecue. 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

朝阳区将台路2号北京和睦家医院

Tel. 5927 7000 swedishchamber.com.cn/events/bei_ jing/2012-07-30-%28bj%29-heyrobics

Saturday, Aug 4 9AM-3PM French Brunch Le Petit Gourmand

Start off your Saturdays and your Sundays with a generous French brunch of eggs, bacon, potatoes and sausages, fresh fruit salad and French pastries. RMB 98 per person. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District

Two options are available: for RMB 170, your evening will include the wine tasting along with hors d’oeuvres or appetizers. For RMB 288, you will also be able to enjoy a typical Alsace dinner afterwards. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District

朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层小美食家

Tel. 6417 6095 lepetitigourmand.com.cn

朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层

Tel. 6417 6095 lpgourmand@yahoo.com lepetitigourmand.com.cn

Dynasty Plaza presents a series of delicious 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. Sunworld Dynasty Hotel, 50 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District

Bring your sports shoes and put on your Sports T-shirt for Heyrobics and enjoy the happiness it brings to you as this is the most popular aerobic exercise in Sweden! This is a Sweden-member only event and free of charge. 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District

Tel. 6606 8866

7-9PM Wine Tasting: The Art of Wine 7 - French Wine Edition Le Petit Gourmand

Tuesday, Aug 7

6.45-7.45PM Let‘s do Heyrobics Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics

西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店

Friday, Aug 3

NOON-2PM Classic Business Set Lunch Dynasty Plaza

Monday, JUL 30

Wednesday, Aug 8 7.30-9PM Balboa Style Swing Classes Modernista

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 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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Tel. 5816 8888 ext. 8298

AGENDA

EVENTS July 26 Thu 6-11PM Latin Fever Kranzler

Tel. 6465 3388 ext.4222 restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

8.45PM-LATE Windy Barnes Mix

Mix’s newest crooner sings jazz, pop, R&B and gospel. Free to attend. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

Tel. 5922 8888

10PM-4AM Favela The Bar at Migas

Come to Migas to enjoy a patchwork of Latin-infused dance music to get your mangoes moving, from electrified Cumbia to Sambafied House and Baile Funk, brought on by Nassdak and Bite-Size Buddha. Free

to attend. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园6层

Tel. 5208 6061

July 27 Fri 3-5PM Aria Bar: Wine Club Aria Bar

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Aria sommelier Ben Sun and Hotel sommelier Eric Wu to explore the different flavors a grape can develop depending on the terroir, climate, processing techniques and vintner’s ability. 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 33

5PM Pink Fridays Terra

LGBT-friendly evening showcasing pink Piscos, Cosmos and daiquiris. Free to attend. 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

Tel. 6591 9148

7.30PM Engineer’s Social Networking Night The Bookworm

With over 150,000 members in 127 countries and a knowledge network covering automotive, aerospace,

nuclear, marine, electrical, software, manufacturing engineering and many more, here is the event for business elites to meet likeminded engineers to share ideas, thoughts and challenges. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路4号院老书虫

Tel. 6586 9507 wchen@theiet.org britishchamber.cn/content/engineers-social-networking-night

times vary Beijing Tech Hive Holiday Inn

Tel. 6416 9999

July 28 Sat 11-1AM Aria Bar’s Single Malt Whisky Swing Around Aria

Join Aria Bar for a rare chance to enjoy around 100 whiskies from Scotland’s sensational whiskymaking regions, with tasting flights featuring the world’s finest single malts, from Glen Elgin to Glenkinchie, Royal Lochnagar to Talisker. Experience the creativity of single malt elegance at Aria Bar which is perfectly accompanied by singer Mitchell and her uncompromising jazz band to celebrate a fiery night of passion and indulgence. 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层阿丽雅

Olympics Kick-Off Party Drive-in movie Theatre Park Celebrate London Olympics at an iconic open air location in Beijing. Join this great party with outdoor viewing of London Opening Ceremony on giant screen; the Beijing Beatles rocking the house; and Gung Ho and Fish Nation ordering stations. Please dress up in your countries’ national colors and there will be prizes for best dressed. RMB 150 includes two Olympic cocktails. 21 Liangmaqiao Lu, (inside the drive-in movie theatre park), Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车电影院内）Tel. 135 2103 2453/ 139 0639 0437 info@beijing-party.com

Tel. 6505 2266 ext 36

7-9PM Dinner and Bollywood Dancing Ganges Indian Restaurant

All new Bollywood performances at Ganges! Beautiful dancers dressed in colorful traditional dresses dancing to routines from famous Bollywood

AGENDA

EVENTS performers such as Sheela Ki Jawani and Munni Badnam Hui. Enjoy authentic Indian food while enjoying live dance performances. Bollywood Performances from 7-9pm every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Ganges’ “The Place” location. 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶地下1层138A 恒河印度餐厅

6587 2999 ganges-restaurant.com

6-11PM Latin Fever Kranzler

Summer is here. Come dive into Kranzler’s free flow margaritas that come along with their original South American flavor barbeques. Mark your calendar for Saturday evenings throughout the months of June and July. RMB 298 per person. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店

Tel. 6465 3388 ext.4222 restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

8.30PM Olympics Kick-Off Party Drive-in Movie Theatre Park

Celebrate London Olympics at an iconic open air location in Beijing. Join this great party with outdoor viewing of London Opening Ceremony on giant screen; the Beijing Beatles rocking the house; and Gung Ho! and Fish Nation ordering stations. Please dress up in your countries’ national colors and there will be prizes for best dressed. RMB 150 includes two Olympic cocktails. 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie theatre park), Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东1500 米路北汽车电影院内）

Tel. 135 2103 2453/ 139 0639 0437 info@beijing-party.com

July 29 Sun 11AM-4PM S.T.A.Y. Sunday Brunch with Louis Roderer Champagne Selection Valley Wing

Let the kids enjoy the weekend playroom while the adults enjoy family style appetizers, including Angus Beef tartar, sea urchin scrambled eggs, and egg white and black truffle omelet. Continue to enhance the

AGENDA

Latin Fever Kranzler Summer is here. Come dive into Kranzler’s free flow

margaritas that come along with their original South American flavor barbeques. Mark your calendar for Saturday evenings throughout the months of June and July. RMB 298 per person. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店 Tel. 6465 3388 ext.4222 restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com afternoon with a selection of Louis Roderer champagnes free flow. RMB 468+15% service charge. 1/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店新阁一层

Tel. 6841 2211 ext 6727

“Hot & Wet” BBQ Pool Party DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing Rooftop Garden

Indulge yourself with perfectly charcoal grilled hamburgers, BBQ meat & seafood, and try out the full salad bar with all the trimmings at their landscaped rooftop garden. Then take a dip into their swimming pool to cool off the summer heat and get away from the city bustle. Enjoy the free flow of iced beer, red and white wine and soft drinks, while you soak up the sun’s rays and music vibes. 3/F, 168 Guanganmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区广安门外大街168号北京希尔顿逸林酒店3层

Tel. 6338 1888 ext 1628

Bubbly Sundays The Westin Beijing Financial Street

The Westin Financial Street’s awardwinning brunch features a huge international buffet, an action-packed kids corner and al fresco barbecue in a Zen garden. RMB 428 per person and it 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

1-3PM Flag Football Pickup Chaoyang Park East Gate Pitch 12

Come play football for a great weekend break. Side Road of Beisihuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北四环东路侧路

info@mashupasia.com

5-7PM Mashup Badminton

Come play what the Chinese play – Badminton! Whether you’re a newbie with two rackets for RMB 35 or a pro with RMB 1,000 rackets, come on out. There are people at all skill levels. They do a rotational style, so you’ll get to play with many different people. info@mashupasia.com mashupasia.com

TIMES VARY Barolo Family Sunday Barolo

Chef Gianluca and his team offer a uniquely Italian experience every Sunday at Barolo, with exquisite antipasto, a wide selection of handcrafted pasta with paring sauce, traditional risotto, authentic dessert and unlimited fine Italian wines will

be on display for your own choice. A la carte menu is also available. Price RMB 388 per person (plus 15% surcharge). Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 北京丽嘉酒店,朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号

Tel. 5908 8151

July 30 Mon 6PM-8PM MODO Happy Hour MODO

Step out and relax for a happy hour in MODO on drinks and summer cocktails. Free to attend. 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 7217

6.45-7.45PM Let‘s do Heyrobics Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics

Bring your sports shoes and put on your sports T-shirt for Heyrobics! Get ready to enjoy the happiness it brings to you as this is the most popular aerobic exercise in Sweden! This is a Swedish-member only event hosted by Beijing United Family Hospital and is free of charge for those in attendance. 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台路2号北京和睦家医院

Tel. 5927 7000

swedishchamber.com.cn/events/ bei_jing/2012-07-30-%28bj%29heyrobics

7-8PM Absinthe Green Hour Modernista

Come to meet the Green Fairy and taste authentic Boheme flavor. They have made their Absinthe collection, bigger, with more than 20 excellent new kinds, served in a traditional European way. 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

TIMES VARY Temptation Mondays Mosto

Get over the Monday blues with 30% off any bottle of wine. 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

Tel. 5208 6030

SALT Spring Evenings SALT

Enjoy Paulo’s twists on SALT favourites. Check out the new seasonal wine and drinks list to complement your dining. Reservations encouraged. Two courses for RMB 198 and three courses for RMB 228. 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District 盐，朝阳区将台西路9号2层(珀丽酒店西边）

Tel. 6437 8457

The Legal Risks of China Outbound Investment Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel

With the continuing development of China’s economy, an increasing number of Chinese enterprises are beginning to invest overseas. However, many M&A deals are still unsuccessful. The lack of investment experience may be one reason, but a far more important reason is the widespread lack of knowledge about trade regimes. Join this seminar to find out more about the legal risks of Chinese foreign investments and enterprises. The speakers will focus on cross-border M&A’s, antitrust, international trade, taxation and other issues, with in-depth analyses of possible problems in various fields. 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8888) 朝阳区东三环中路61号

Tel. 8518 0677 ming.zhang@chancebridge.com

July 31 Tue Noon-2.30PM Niajo Business Lunch Niajo

Come to Niajo, the traditional Spanish restaurant, and try their threecourse menu that changes weekly 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 the 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

5-8PM Half Price on Wines by the Glass MODO

The legal Risks of China Outbound Investment Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel Join this seminar to find out more about the legal

risks of Chinese foreign investments and enterprises. The speakers will focus on cross-border M&A’s, antitrust, international trade, and taxation. 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8888) 朝阳区东三环中路61号 Tel. 8518 0677 ming.zhang@chancebridge.com

Hip up your week with an after-work wined-up in MODO! Get your hands on MODO’s self service wine bar and taste eight different wine labels by the glass, half priced all week, 5-8pm. The eight wines are available in MODO’s Enomatic wine dispenser machine, a card based piece of wine wonder. 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

AGENDA

EVENTS 5-9PM Mojito Twist Seasonal Tastes

Start off your fabulous summer night with their exciting selection of mojitos, while you unwind with soothing live jazz from our soulful vocalist Sunny Daye. Enjoy 50% off the Mojito of the day from 5pm to 9pm every day. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店2层

Tel. 5922 8880

7-10.30PM Rotisserie All You Can Eat Crowne Plaza Hotel Chaoyang U-Town

As well as freshly home-brewed beers, Hopfenstube of Crown Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town has prepared a Rotisserie All You Can Eat at RMB 138 per person. Spend your night with a lot of fun at Hopfenstube and enjoy their Whole BBQ Chicken, Mixed German Sausage Skewer, Greek Style Rotisserie Lamb Beef Churrasco and a lot more as much as you can. 3 Sanfeng Beili, U-Town, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 北京朝阳悠唐皇冠假日酒店，朝阳区三丰北里3号

Tel. 5909 6688, 400 886 2255

Aug 1 Wed 11.30am-10PM Oysters + Bubbles Starfish

Enjoy oysters with their perfect counterpart...bubbly! Indulge yourself at Starfish and enjoy a 30% discount on all sparkling wines & champagnes whenever you order a dozen oysters. Discover why oysters and champagne have been considered the perfect match and a food for lovers throughout the ages. 22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东直门外大街22-1号

Tel. 6416 5499

6-8PM Absinthe Green Hour at Modernista Modernista

Join Modernista’s “Green Hour” with special Absinthe deals that are up to 25 % discount in their Absinthe selection. RMB 15 to 40 less per glass!

AGENDA

Wine Tasting: The Art of Wine 7 - French Wine Edition Le Petit Gourmand Le Petit Gourmand will host their 7th Art of Wine - Wine Tast-

ing Event in collaboration with Label France. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层 Tel. 6417 6095 lpgourmand@ yahoo.com lepetitigourmand.com.cn Come to meet Green Fairy and taste authentic Boheme flavour! 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

8.30-10PM Pudao Wines Master Class: Bordeaux and Burgundy Pudao Wines

Learn about wines, and then drink them. Reservations essential: email beijing@pudaowines.com. RMB 500 for non-members and free for members. Unit F1-01, Tower AB, The Office Park, 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际AB 座F1-01

Tel. 8590 3020

9PM-MIDNIGHT Taste of The Best ROOMbeijing

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, come check out and enjoy the best @ ROOMbeijing! 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

Aug 2 thu 11-1AM Aria Bar’s Single Malt Whisky Swing Around Aria

Join Aria Bar for a rare chance to enjoy around 100 whiskies from Scotland’s sensational whisky-making regions, with tasting flights featuring the world’s finest single malts, from Glen Elgin to Glenkinchie, Royal Lochnagar to Talisker. Experience the creativity of single malt elegance at Aria Bar, perfectly accompanied by singer Mitchell and her uncompromising jazz band to celebrate a fiery night of passion and indulgence. 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 36

6-11PM Relive the Beijing Olympics Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center

As Olympic fever engulfs London, you will have the opportunity to take a walk down memory lane and relive the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Executive Sous Chef, Frank Zhang, recreates the nine-course menu including lobster and premium beef that he cooked for heads of state, at the Official Beijing Olympics Confirmation Dinner. All prices are in RMB and

subject to a 15% surcharge. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

Tel. 6465 3388 ext.4217 restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

10PM-1AM Liu Yue Guitar Trio +++Jam Session East Shore Live Jazz Cafe

With the first-rate jazz musicians as band members, Liu Yue Trio is about to present his original works in our Jazz Festival this year, including Wen Zhu, Zhong Guo Gu Niang, Guo Long Jiang, etc. They are all modern Jazz songs with a strong flavor of Chinese music. Free to attend. 2/F, 2 Qianhai Nanyanlu (just to the west of the post office on Di’anmenwai Dajie), Xicheng District 西城区地安门外大街前海南沿2号楼2 层地安门外大街前海南沿2号楼2层东岸咖啡

Tel. 8403 2131

Aug 3 Fri 6-11PM Singapore Food Festival at CBD international Cuisine of Grand Millennium Beijing Grand Millennium Beijing

Grand Millennium Beijing invites you to a gastronomic delight from July 29th to August 9th. Dine sumptuously on a choice of Singapore Satay, Singapore’s famous version of Hainanese Roasted Chicken Rice, Bak

Kut Teh, Chili Crab, Cereal Prawn and many more, all specially prepared by their Executive Chef from Singapore, Charlie Chang. RMB 288 per person with a 15% service charge. 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环中路7号北京千禧大酒店

Tel. 8587 6888 ext. 3012

7-9PM Wine Tasting: The Art of Wine 7 - French Wine Edition Le Petit Gourmand

Le Petit Gourmand will host their 7th Art of Wine - Wine Tasting Event in collaboration with Label France. After French, South African, Italian, spanish, Greek and Hungarian wines, this month’s selction will consist of three Alsace and two Loire wines. As usually, two options are available: for RMB 170, your evening will include the wine tasting along with hors d’oeuvres or appetizers. For RMB 288, you will also be able to dine on a typical Alsace dinner afterwards. The list of wines for tasting at this event includes Domaine Saint Rémy 2005 Pinot Blanc Organic, Domaine Du Bollenberg 2010 Riesling and Gewurztraminer, Clos L’Etang 2009 Vouvray Chenin Blanc, and Domaine Du Petit Souper 2009 Cuvée La Godinière. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层

Tel. 6417 6095 lpgourmand@yahoo.com lepetitigourmand.com.cn

9PM-2AM Every Friday Milango at Vida Mia Tango Club

Meet local tango lovers and share a drink with the owner and make new friends. RMB 30 includes one drink. Vida Mia Tango Club. 58 Dongzhongjie, Meihui Dasha, Unit 1, 203, Dongcheng District 东城区东中街58号美惠大厦一单元 203 室, 东四十条桥附近

Tel. 186 0114 3498 vidamiaclub@yahoo.com

10PM Xia Jia Piano Trio++Jam East Shore Live Jazz Café

Piano virtuoso Xia Jia, will perform together with bass player Zhang Ke and drummer Bei Bei. The trio will perform jazz standards and perhaps some own compositions. A great opportunity to view some of China’s finest jazz musicians perform in a unique Beijing environment. Free to attend. East Shore Live Jazz Café, 2/F, 2 Qianhai Nanyanlu (just to the west of the post office on Di’anmenwai Dajie), Xicheng District 西城区地安门外大街前海南沿2号楼2层东岸咖啡

Aug 4 Sat 9AM-3PM French Brunch Le Petit Gourmand

Tel. 6417 6095 lepetitigourmand.com.cn

10.30AM-2.30PM Unlimited Dim Sum Brunch Sui Yuan Chinese Restaurant

French Brunch Le Petit Gourmand Start off your Saturdays and your

Sundays with a generous French brunch of eggs, bacon, potatoes and sausages, fresh fruit salad and French pastries. RMB 98 per person. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层小美食家 Tel. 6417 6095 lepetitigourmand.com.cn

Every weekends, enjoy 40 different kinds of Dim Sum, Steamed Bean Curd Skin Rolls with Abalone Sauce, Steamed Prawn Dumpling with Spinach, Baked Barbecued Pork with Pine Nuts and Crystal Scallop Dumpling with Chives. Plus a Cold Appetizer buffet, Congee, Dessert and fine Chinese Tea. Come and bring your family to taste Authentic Cantonese flavor at DoubleTree by Hilton, Beijing Sui Yuan Chinese Restaurant.

AGENDA

EVENTS Do not put a limit to your pleasure! 168 Guanganmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区广安门外大街168号北京希尔顿逸林酒店3层

Tel. 58168888 ext. 8298

7-9PM Ladies Night Out Renaissance Hotel

Unwind in the evening with a Renaissance signature cocktail, or choose from their selection of fine wines from all over the world. Their live music is sure to move you while their beverages get you refreshed. 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄运路36号国航万丽酒店

Tel. 6468 9999 ext 3129

Aug 5 Sun 11AM-4PM “Hot & Wet” BBQ Pool Party DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing Rooftop Garden

Tel. 6338 1888 ext 1628

11.30AM-3PM Bubbly Sundays Westin Beijing Financial Street

The Westin Financial Street’s awardwinning brunch features a huge international buffet, an actionpacked kids corner and al fresco barbecue in a Zen garden. RMB 428 includes free-flow Champagne, wine, beer and cocktails. RMB 398 without alcohol. RMB 198 for kids 6-12. Prices are subject to a surcharge. 9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District., Xicheng District 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店

Tel. 6606 8866

Sunday Brunch at The Cut The Cut

The Cut launches a Sunday Brunch that’s a “cut” above the rest. Not satisfied with serving the same

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“Hot & Wet” BBQ Pool Party DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing

Indulge yourself with perfectly charcoal grilled hamburgers, BBQ meat & seafood, and salad bar. 3/F, 168 Guanganmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区广安门外大街168号北京希尔顿逸林酒店3层 Tel. 6338 1888 ext 1628 tired buffet food, all entrees are all prepared to-order during brunch... but you can order as many as you can eat! Don’t miss a nice big slice of their slow-roasted 250-day Stockyard Prime Rib or tasty butter fish. An appetizer buffet is available to satisfy immediate cravings and a spectacular dessert buffet caps off the meal. A kids play area and special kid’s buffet are also available so the whole family can enjoy their time at the Fairmont. RMB 388 includes all-you-can-eat brunch, bubbles on arrival, free-flow breakfast cocktails and soft drinks Add RMB 70 for free flow bubbles, wine and beer. Kids under 12 are half price, while those under 6 go free. Fairmont Beijing Hotel, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号华彬费尔蒙酒店

6-9PM Italian Aperitivo at Modernista Modernista

Modernista’s Italian Chef will cook the most traditional Italian dinner for the hungry ones in attendance, such as tortillas, Spanish roll, cheese quiche and much more! RMB 80 per person and all you can eat. Don’t misss out! 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

Aug 6 Mon 11.30AM-2.30PM Italian Antipasti Feast Bene Italian Restaurant

Soak up the summer and join them in an Italian antipasti feast at Bene. Selections of Italian cold dishes will stimulate your appetite. Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, 36 Beisanhuan Donglu, Dongcheng District 东城区北三环东路36号北京金隅喜来登酒店

Tel. 5798 8888

Noon-2.30PM Niajo Business Lunch Niajo

Tel. 5208 6052

NOON-10PM Mosto Temptation Monday Mosto

Forget about the Monday blues with a full day 30% off on all wine bottles in Mosto on Monday lunches and

dinners! 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

Times Vary CE-MEGA Entrepreneur 101: Outside Influences: Finding the Right Advisors to Take Your Business to the Next Level TBD

Sign up here for this business seminar. RMB 200 per person. ce-online.cn/events/beijing/2012/ aug/06/ce-mega-entrepreneur-101%C2%A0outside-influences-findingright-advisors-take-y?destination=ev ents%2Fupcoming#signup

Aug 7 Tue NOON-2PM Classic Business Set Lunch Dynasty Plaza

Catering to business people’s need for quick, convenient and nutritious foods, Dynasty Plaza presents a series of delicious 5-course set lunch menu 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

NOON-10PM MODO Temptation Tuesday MODO

Spice up your Tuesday in MODO with 30% off all their wine bottles, all day long. 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

5-8PM Vino & Tostas Niajo

Get free special toast tapas by buying any bottle of Niajo’s wines! Choose two from their selected Spanish toast tapas list available only for this promotion: Iberian ham with roasted red pepper and roasted eggplant, Spanish anchovies with olive oil and tomato, Pork tenderloin with grilled green pepper and Dijon mustard and more! Free to attend. 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

5-9PM Mojito Twist Seasonal Tastes

Start off your fabulous summer

night with their exciting selection of mojitos, while you unwind with soothing live jazz from our soulful vocalist Sunny Daye. Enjoy 50% off the Mojito of the day from 5pm to 9pm every day. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店2层

Tel. 5922 8880

AUG 8 Wed 5-8PM Half Price on Wines by the Glass MODO

Hip up your week with an after-work wined-up in MODO! Get your hands on MODO’s self service wine bar and taste eight different wine labels by the glass, half priced all week, 5- 8pm. The eight wines are available in MODO’s Enomatic wine dispenser machine. 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3楼

Tel. 6415 7207

7.30-9PM Balboa Style Swing Classes Modernista

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 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

Tel. 136 9142 5744 modernistabj@yahoo.com

9PM-MIDNIGHT Taste of The Best ROOMbeijing

Balboa Style Swing Classes Modernista 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 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号 Tel. 136 9142 5744 modernistabj@yahoo.com

Tel. 8517 2033

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Oasis Healthcare

Grace Beijing Hotel Harmonicare Beijing United Family

Radisson Blu Hotel

Beijing United Family 21st Century Healthcare International SOS

International Medical Center

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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Changping NANSHAO SHAHE UNIVERSITY PARK SHAHE GONGHUACHENG ZHUXINZHUANG

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GAOMIDIAN SOUTH

CHANGYANG

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GUANGYANGCHENG

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LIANGXIANG UNIVERSITY TOWN NORTH

HUANGCUN RAILWAY STATION

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TIANGONGYUAN

NANFAXIN

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HUALIKAN CHINA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER SUNHE MAQUANYING CUIGEZHUANG

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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

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

Global Easy Tour Team Tour destinations range from China to SE Asia. No.58 Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5867 2900/2901/2902, travel@globaleasytour.com) globaleasytour.com 朝阳区东三环南路58 号富顿中心A611 Kingdom Travel Specializes in corporate and holiday travel planning and offers airline, hotel, car and cruise reservation services. 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

东三环霞光里北路18号佳程广场A座11层

Sunflower Travel Specializes in leisure and business travel, offering international and domestic 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

Sbc.com.hk

区东直门外大街48号东方银座B座22D)

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

TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. Offers city tours, tour packages, with special interest groups, and individual tour arrangements all over China and Asia. 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

SBC Business Serviced (Beijing) Co., Ltd. 11/F, Tower A, Gateway, 18 Xiaguangli Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District (59231166) 朝阳区

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

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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

号北京希尔顿酒店 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) 朝阳区东四环中路58号远洋国际中心B座北京辉盛庭国际公寓 frasershospitality.com

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

Healthcare Hospitals

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

大厦1层,4-5层

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容中心, 海淀区上地信息路38号上地数码大厦B座

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, 东城区朝阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒店办公楼9层

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

医疗中心,朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写字楼1层S106

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

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

东路7号

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 英智眼科医院, 朝阳区潘家园南里12号潘家园

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

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 维世达诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

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Lufthansa Area: Beijing SOHO Residences - SOHO北京公馆： 1 Br. 80m², ¥13,000 3 Br. 245m², ¥ 25,000 Gemini Grove - 星源汇 1 Br. 80m², ¥11,000 1 Br. 90m², ¥12,000 CBD Area: Central Park - 新城国际： Studio, 75m², ¥9,000 1 Br. 90m², ¥12,000 2 Br. 125m², ¥17,000 2 Br. 130m² duplex, ¥17,000 3 Br. 190m², ¥23,000 3 Br. 220m², ¥ 25,000 4 Br. 265m², ¥33,000 Windsor Avenue - 温莎大道： 1 Br. 90m², ¥10,000 2 Br. 158m², ¥14,500 3 Br. 300m², ¥25,000 Fortune Plaza - 财富中心： Studio. 70m², ¥9,000 1 Br. 90 m², ¥12,000 2 Br. 140m², ¥16,000 3 Br. 205m², ¥19,000 Global Trade Mansion - 世贸国际： Studio. 80m², ¥9,000 2 Br. 170m², ¥17,000 3 Br. 260m², ¥20,000 CBD Private Castle - 圣世一品： 2 Br. 115m², ¥10,000 2 Br. 148m², ¥12,000 3 Br. 170m², ¥15,000 Dawanglu Area: China Central Place - 华贸中心： 1 Br. 90m², ¥9,000 2 Br. 125m², ¥14,000 3 Br. 165m², ¥17,000 Gemdale Int’l Garden - 金地国际： 2 Br. 148m², ¥17,000 3 Br. 199m², ¥22,000 Chaoyang Park Area: Palm Spring - 棕榈泉： 2 Br. 138m², ¥15,000 3 Br. 192m², ¥20,000 3 Br. 218m², ¥25,000 Park Avenue - 公园大道： 2 Br. 174m², ¥16,000 3 Br. 180m², ¥18,000 3 Br. 193m², ¥26,000 Oceanwide Int’l Residential District - 泛海国际： 3 Br. 185m², ¥16,000 4 Br. 245m², ¥23,000 Greenlake Place - 观湖国际： 3 Br. 173m², ¥14,000 3 Br. 192m², ¥16,000 4 Br. 260m², ¥26,000 Beijing Golf Palace - 高尔夫公寓： 3 Br. 270m², ¥29,000 Star River - 星河湾： 3+1 Br. 260m², ¥26,000

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