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Letter from the editor In fashion as other areas, change is the constant in Beijing.

Trends from abroad exert a huge influence with the speed and savvy with which Beijingers absorb them ever increasing.

The internet, growing number of fashion magazines, an explosion in international travel and huge number of returnees have been major factors helping locals keep up with styles from abroad. The more recent arrival of fast-fashion brands like Zara, H&M and Uniqlo has also had a major democratizing effect, allowing Beijingers to dress in line with global trends.

Similarly, more concept-oriented boutiques like Wuhao, Fei Space, and Triple-Major allow trendsetters access to unique items to form a distinct fashion vocabulary.

The way most people dress has indeed become more similar to the West, South Korea and Japan. Hopping from a 798 opening to a fashion party in Sanlitun, one can witness much more diversity and sophistication in the way people approach the way they dress than was on display five years ago. The last few years have seen greater interest in vintage, local designers, and less mainstream brands from the West. Innumerable subcultures and fashion cohorts have emerged that either relate to foreign ones or are more or less their own independent local entity.

Observing the streets, visitors from out of town comment on how similar the locals look to people abroad. Often they ask, “Do Beijingers have their own style?”, as if every city must have a persona that can be easily summarized. One perspective is that Western styles may be introduced, but they disguise a Chinese heart. A product or person can be fully Chinese and part of a global structure. Another question might also be what is really “Western”? Examples of cultural goods propagated by Western countries but are created by people of nonWestern origin or using distinctly Oriental motifs abound.

One thing for certain is that style, like everything else in Beijing, is changing frantically. Long since out are crowds uniformed in blue and gray, and what’s in is individuality as expressed through consumerism. No global cultural exchange has been richer or more multifaceted than that of China with the West. To come to any conclusions on a subject around which exists such a complex discourse seems far too daring.

Contents 4 Charles Wang

Owner Dong Liang fashion boutique

6 Liu Lu

Owner, Luvon by Liu Lu

8 Timothy Coghlan

Fashion industry blogger, maosuit.com

10 Bénédicte Bezard Home colorist

12 Fashion Faux Pas 14 Julie Burbridge Burbridge Design

Nels Frye Founder, stylites.net

18 Zhang Yi

Owner, asyoulikeit jewelers

22 Cigar Bars 24 Seth Grossman

Partner, Home Plate BBQ

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Spotlight Charles Wang and his business par tner Nan Lang opened up their high-end women’s boutique Dong Liang in 2009 in Wudaoying Hutong and have been a great hit with Beijing’s most stylish ladies, with their store branching out to Shanghai.

Charles talks with Agenda to share some of the challenges in the fashion market and some of his favorite names in the Chinese design world.

Unique Boutique

Charles Wang, style selecter Interview by David Kuo, photo by Sui

Tell us about your fashion background. I moved to Beijing from Jiangsu Province in 2005 to work for a business company, but quit because it just wasn’t for me. So I then came to handle the business aspect of Dong Liang boutique which opened in 2009. We wanted to create a space to expose the public to emerging Chinese designers. I recently returned from Milan and Paris to do a bit of “field work” and attend some events.

more willing to experiment with brands and are looking for something unique. I always think the best compliment you can give a girl now is how unique her dress looks and Dong Liang really tries to offer a unique selection of the latest designs.

What business challenges are you facing right now? Well, as a small business operating in two of the most expensive cities for retail space, rent is always a problem. Our sales have increased steadily over the years but it is difficult to keep pace with the ever increasing rent prices. But there’s not much we can do about that.

Since opening our Beijing store in 2009 and the Shanghai store in 2011, there has been an increase in competition from other retailers who have seen

Who shops at Dong Liang? Our clients are usually high-income, fashion-conscious Chinese women between 25 and 40 years old. Most have traveled abroad before and are very aware of different trends and fashion of Europe, Asia and America. In China, men’s fashion accounts for only a tenth of the market so women are really driving sales.

Chinese men are very loyal to a “The best compliment you can give a girl brand and the business types now is how unique her dress looks and Dong usually prefer super brands. Liang really tries to offer a unique selection Women on the other hand are of the latest designs”

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our success. They have opened “Beijing consumers prefer style over quality. up boutiques down the street If they feel an item is stylish then they are or in other cities. While this may willing to spend more money on it” have initially taken some of the foot-traffic away from Dong Liang, I don’t think it’s a long term problem. 90% space to display different designers and styles. of our customers are return customers and even if another retailer caries the same designers and What is your favorite item in the store right lines, each store has a very different feeling which now? My favorite item would have to be a long, attracts different customers. The items we carry in elegant dress by He Yan (何艷). It is 100% silk Dong Liang very much represent my fashion taste with a beautiful royal blue and merlot colored so I find designers and items who match. pattern with an open back. He Yan is a master at fitting. She creates items that fit perfectly every What differences have you noticed in the time and I really like the classic and elegant look style or demands of customers in Beijing and that this dress offers. He Yan also offers modern Shanghai? Shanghai customers know exactly twists on traditional Chinese styles like the qipao what they want. They walk into the store and and embroidery that are very popular with tourare usually looking for something in particular. ists or our foreign clients. We currently also have Shanghai shoppers value quality very much and great Spring/Summer items from Vera Wang, if you offer a quality product, then price is not Ricostru (欧敏捷), Uma Wang, Sara Yun (云稀) an issue. Here in Beijing, fashion and dressing and Fake Natoo (张娜) fashionably is just getting started and I still need to teach customers what it means to be fashion- What is your concept of fashion and tips for able, and to train them how to match. Beijing our readers? To me, fashion is not about wearing consumers prefer style over quality. If they feel a lot of logos, but finding your own style and not an item is stylish then they are willing to spend following others. People should find something a bit more money on it. Beijing is also a more that fits them. I prefer more simple and classic accepting city. No matter what you wear, people styles and fabrics. No matter what you wear or will except it, which is quite different from Hong your style, it should be effortless.

Kong where fashion is very restricted.

Our sales in Shanghai are better than Beijing Dong Liang 栋 梁 No. 26, Wudaoying right now but I think that has more to do with Hutong, Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng our store in Shanghai. It is a three-story house District 东城区雍和宫大街五道营胡同26号 with each floor offering a different style and DongLiangDesign.com selection of clothes so we have a lot more retail

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A design FOR LIFE

Liu Lu’s style guide for Beijing Interview by Joana Melo, photo by Sui

Chinese designers are more and more in the spotlight and Luvon by Liu Lu is a definite winner. Spending most of her life studying abroad, Liu Lu was accepted to the best design school in the world and was won over by the elegance of Parisian style. She has now returned to China and Agenda got her lowdown on her brand, who’s into it and on her plans for the future.

What has got you to where you are now?

When I was 16 I went to Switzerland to study at an American high school and after I graduated I went to Paris to study Fashion. Then I transferred to New York where I continued and finished my degree at Parson’s School of Design. The year I graduated I was the Gold Thimble award winner and after my graduation I didn’t go to a design house, opting instead to assist a very well-known Hollywood stylist who dressed celebrities such as Rihanna and Nelly Furtado. After the year spent working there, I decided I wanted to come back and start my own company.

What is your brand all about? For two years now Luvon by Liu Lu has been promoting a new attitude towards life that represents the quintessence of the new woman, who dresses metrosexy, has achieved financial independence, loves the world around her, and is socially responsible. We want Luvon to reflect social and humanitarian elements in its designs for each upcoming season as to encourage the new woman to channel the power of her love of giving back, and to improve the world around her one small step at a time.

Did you encounter any major setbacks in establishing your business in China?

Of course I had problems. Since the industry chain in China is not really linked, as it is in Europe, you have to link everything yourself. One thing China is really good at is manufacturing so that was a good start but I haven’t really made it yet. We are on the right track at the moment but it will still take a while to work on our distribution department.

When that is figured out I think we can say we have made it.

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You won the Gold Thimble Award for your graduation work and had a very promising career abroad. What made you come back to China? I wanted to have my own company and at that time the question was whether I would start my company in New York or China.

The Chinese fashion industry is growing but it’s not really booming yet and I think that’s the fun part, because when you are in a market that is still raw, it’s full of opportunity. Nobody can tell you that something is right or wrong because there is no pattern to follow and we are one of the first generations that are doing this. I decided that China would be the perfect place to follow my dreams but when I came back in 2009, people didn’t really understand the “designer” label, so it took some struggling to get my work across.

What do you think of the Chinese Fashion Week? I think it’s interesting but it’s not mature yet. Fashion Week was first created as an easy way for spectators to make orders and with time it became more interesting and more artistic.

But I think the Chinese Fashion Week only captures the artistic side, forgetting that inspiring people to make orders is also a great part of it, and that you have to sell your products. I think at the moment it’s pure performance. It is really more about the show than any interest in selling clothes. The whole reason why fashion shows were created was to sell products, and if you lose your key points there will be no reason to have a fashion show.

What do you think about Chinese stars not really supporting Chinese fashion and attending international Fashion Weeks? I think “celebrity” is a label and it all depends how people want to be seen and marketed. If they want to be seen as someone superficial that goes to all those big shows, that’s their image and it’s up to them; but if a beautiful celebrity would want to have a patriotic image, she should be going to the local Chinese Fashion shows. That is why I wouldn’t like to see Luvon by Liu Lu become just another celebrity based brand. Although we have some stars wearing our clothes I don’t

want it to have the celebrity impact in our label. I want our label to be known for Chinese women wearing the clothes and identifying themselves with it.

Is there any clothing that makes your teeth clench when you see it on the streets? Of course! I hate puffed jackets. No matter how cold it is I will never wear them and that comes from living in Paris: nobody there wears puffed jackets! If it’s your personal style and if that’s what you like, fine by me, but if you are wearing one of my pieces with a puffed jacket, you can be sure that I’ll advise you to come to my showroom and buy yourself another one...!

Locations Studio and Showroom Room 501, Building 10, Jianwai SOHO (West Wing), Beijing (5869 5951 by appointment only) 朝阳区建 外SOHO西区10号楼501室

BNC (Brand New China) 薄荷糯米葱 NLG09A, North Sanlitun Village, Chaoyang District Beijing (6416 9045) 朝阳区三里屯 Village北区地下1层NLG-09

ARRTCO Collection (Guomao Branch) 3B111, B1/F China World Trade Center Phase 3, Guomao (6505 2210) 国贸商场三期地下 一层3B-111号

NY Fashion Studio NY 时尚工作室 (Pingguo Branch苹果社区店)Unit 59-61. Bldg 6, 22 International Art Plaza Pinguo 32 Baiziwan Lu (East of Today Art Museum), Chao Yang District (10 5876 9225) 朝阳区百子湾路 32号苹果社区今日美术馆22街区6号楼59-61

Galatea Wan G102 Youth Apartment Hotel No.186 Ren Min Xi Lu, Chang Sha, China (731 8224 6759) 长沙市芙蓉区人民西路186号新青 年公寓首层102座

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Suit Up

Timothy Coghlan and Maosuit.com’s fashion insights Interview by David Kuo, photos by Janek Zdzarski

Australian Timothy Coghlan “I would always look around for shoes and blogger and fashion follower, styles that I couldn’t find back home. For has been documenting the me, it has always been about having unique fashion scene in China with clothes that nobody else has” his maosuit.com website since 2011, capturing the ups and downs and ins and outs of the fast- and luxury world here in China. A lot of the reports moving industry. He talks with Agenda about and news I was reading didn’t seem to be written the sartorial business in China and some of by knowledgeable people, so with maosuit.com I the struggles that emerging local designers aim to set the record straight. I just celebrated the one-year anniversary in March and over the past face in a fast expanding market.

Tell us about your fashion background. I started as a sneaker collector and I loved having shoes that nobody else had. When I used to skateboard, I would get shoes from sponsors, and when I traveled, I would always look around for shoes and styles that I couldn’t find back home. For me, it has always been about having unique clothes that nobody else has. After that, I got into t-shirt printing for a short time with the goal of starting my own line. I’ve been in Asia for quite some time now, about 12 years, and I first came to Beijing in to study at Tsinghua for a year in 2001 and moved back to Beijing in 2004 after finishing my undergraduate degree in Australia. I wanted to have my own line here in China and tested the waters but found that I wasn’t yet ready to launch my own brand so I packed up and headed to Tokyo and spent five years there. In 2009, I moved back to Beijing to headhunt for luxury brands. Now I work full time for an international company that specializes in retail real estate across China.

Why inspired your blog maosuit.com? I started my blog for a couple reasons. First, this blog serves an outlet for, and a space to, organize a lot of the thoughts I was having about fashion, brands, and the business of fashion and luxury here in China.

Another reason I started it was because there was a lot of misinformation online regarding the fashion

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year, I’ve taken my blog in a direction that focuses more on how fashion and luxury exist and influence Chinese society and the people around me through the lens of fashion. Most of traffic to my blog comes from industry guys looking to better understand what is happening on the ground.

The name of my blog came from one of the most iconic pieces of Chinese fashion: the Mao suit, as it is known in the west, and the Zhongshan Zhuang here in China. Doing away with the Imperial garb and blending Japanese cadet uniforms with Western business suits, Sun Yet Sen created a fashion trend that is still with us today.

Mao Zedong was quite partial to the Zhongshan suit and thus people in the west now associate the suit with Mao and communism.

What are some of the fashion challenges in China? The main problem is building a brand and brand recognition. From my perspective working with real estate, retail space is highly important and competitive, and smaller designers cannot compete for space with international brands. These international brands, some of whom have opened their largest stores in Beijing, spend huge amounts on retail space, media and magazines, which again is something harder for emerging Chinese designers to do.

There is also the pejorative nature of “Made in China”, which we often associate with low quality. “Designed in China” also faces some of

the same prejudices because Chinese designs are frequently just copies. One store in Sanlitun Village North called Brand New China features domestic designers and has set up a great retail space to showcase growing talent.

The future of Chinese fashion looks prosperous. The growing middle class and consumer spending on luxury goods is something that we all have heard before. Something to consider is this budding first generation of Chinese designers. Although there have been Chinese designers who have been around for a long time, this is the first time that design as a career has really been explored. You have Chinese students going overseas to study fashion design who have dreams to start their own line.

Is Shanghai still the Paris of China? Yes. The average person in Shanghai is better dressed than their Beijing counterpart and perhaps it is the city layout or the architecture in Shanghai that leads the sidewalk to serve as a catwalk, rather like Tokyo. This being said, Beijingers are more avant-garde and experimental with what they wear, and there is a lot of expression here in the capital’s fashion and that’s what I like. Fashion is an attitude and it is emotional, not just following the latest trends. While the offices of big designers and brands might be in Shanghai, Beijing is very important to the fashion industry because major fashion events are held here. For example at the end of March, Beijing hosted China Fashion Week, an exhibition for only Chinese brands and showcased many emerging Chinese designers.

Any tips for our fashion-conscious readers?

Don’t cover yourself from head to foot in logos!

Where do you shop? I don’t do a lot of shopping actually. I usually look for my own fabric and design or get tailored clothes made. I do a lot of traveling and often pick up fabric I like. I love having something unique.

Visit maosuit.com for more information.

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Stop seeing life in Black & White

Bénédicte Bezard makes things colorful Interview by Joana Melo, photo by Judy Zhou

The emotional connotations of color have been known to artists for centuries, with some having particularly strong receptivity to or feelings about particular shades and tones. Bénédicte Bezard has been playing with color ever since she can remember and, turning it into a business of her own as a home colorist, her pairing and great ideas are nothing short of imaginative and daring, With her in-demand sense of style, Agenda wanted to know more about the woman behind the brand.

What’s your background in interior design?

I was born in the South of France, in Toulouse, into an artistic but excruciatingly bourgeois family! My behavior and taste are Mediterranean, which is the best explanation why I love colors. I never specifically studied interior design; in fact, I went to business school. But then I began work in an events organization company in Paris and when you organize events you have to think about the setting, the place and the décor, so I started on small projects and realized that this was what I really wanted to do instead of business. I like communicating but, even in my own company, I don’t like the business part.

showroom, and that is usually also a starting point for me to get to know them better. My goal is to make you and your house happier. I even say that what I do is better than therapy!

Do you still remember the first thing you designed? I seldom designed my own pieces before coming to China. Previously I bought them for my clients but when I arrived in Beijing, there was nothing. My house had a couple of pieces of furniture that went straight to the trash and I started to design accessories out of necessity. Pretty soon I was designing my own chairs and sofas, any piece with fabric and upholstery, then curtains, lampshades. This has changed, and grown into my current work, but you can still see some of my first style of chairs and stools in my showroom.

Where do you get the inspiration for your clients? In addition to my client’s tastes and personality, the environment plays a big role: the space inside and out, and the amount and kind of light. It makes a difference if we are in a high-rise city apartment or a townhouse. Plants can make a difference, and even the season! It’s all an equation between environment and the clients’ taste. I don’t follow fashion, so sometimes what I do may surprise you. Usually you will get used to it, and then reach a point where you are very pleased. In my most immodest moments I hope I am like Kenzo or Lacroix when they began, making fashion instead of following it.

What does a “home colorist” do exactly? A home colorist suggests colors for your home – paint schemes, curtains, furniture, accessories, and lighting - all in relation to your space and to your own tastes. If you want to have colors in your home and you are not really sure which ones, or if you are too busy or too afraid to do it I understand you have traveled a lot. What yourself, you can call me and tell me what kind have you learned from your travels? I lived in of person you are and what you like and don’t Guatemala for three years, where I was inspired like, and we’ll take it from there. It’s a bit like to work with fabrics because of the many small feng shui but with colors. Some colors soothe you, others make you energetic, and I believe in “I like harmony, and harmonizing colors the benefits different colors makes me happy. For me it, having a sense bring. I can see how people of color and how it works has always felt react when they come into my almost automatic”

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“My goal is to make you and your house happier. I even say that what I do is better than therapy! ” communities there where the women do marvelous embroidery, playing fantastically with colors. Nearby Mexico was a lesson in daring with colors (and life). In Africa I discovered a riot of regionally printed fabric, all imaginative, some of it stunning if placed in compositions made of fabric from elsewhere, a collage in textile. I actually have a lot of fabrics coming from India right now, which I love because it is a whole new sensibility. But, always, for counterpoint, I return to Paris for the highest quality fabrics, especially for furniture.

Have you had any design experiences that did not turn out so well? In the south of Spain, I designed the interior of a sailing yacht for a mixed American and Mexican couple. It was a success for the woman but the man had to take a deep breath before he could accept it. For men sometimes I can be a little too much. But after a while they learn to enjoy what I do. It’s like appreciating a painting; you have to train your eyes before you can understand and love it.

What hurdles have you had when establishing your business in Beijing? Chinese style is slightly different. For example, I get the feeling that paintings that do not produce emotion are preferred. But I produce things that are difficult to be indifferent to. Many Chinese clients also go for the brand, even specifically seeking products made outside China. I have also had occasional problems with being copied here.

There’s not much I can do about that except to keep creating pieces that are absolutely unique, each one different from the last, with my label on it, in expectation that the copiers’ products will look shabby and dull in comparison.

Any practical advice that the common reader could use when it comes to their house?

Be more adventurous. Say nay to the grey. Color is good for you and your kids. And Bénédicte is here to help!

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the List It seems like just yesterday, design houses and all major magazines were giving us a sneak peak on the next fall/ winter collections, while graciously still playing with this season’s trends. But while fashion might seem simple when we have a stylist with us, making sure every seam is in line, this is not so in real life, for most of us at least!

Agenda is proud to present some fashion snafus everyone should be aware of, and which crop up all too often on the Beijing streets.

Fashion No-No’s

Style faux pas for the smart woman Text by Joana Melo

Clean view Look how pretty your miniskirt is!

And those shorts are amazing too - if it weren’t for the fact that the tops of your pantyhose are peaking out, it would be perfect. Now in all seriousness, if the limits of your hosiery are showing that’s nearly as bad as having a skirt pulled up in the middle of a presentation. Try unmarked stockings (the official name is sheerto-waist pantyhose) and though they can be harder to find, regular brands of women’s undergarments regularly carry them. They might be a bit pricier than regular ones but they save you the embarrassment. Or just skip the trouble and use longer garments.

Strut your stuff Yes, you have a Valentino limited edition dress, your friend only got the cheap knock off from the local market - but she still looks better than you! Bottom line is, it doesn’t really matter what you own or what

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you are wearing if, at the end of the day, you hide in a corner or stay sitting at the table when everyone is working the room. If you have enough confidence, you can be dressed in a garbage bag and still be able to pull it off since fashion is firstly a state of mind before being brands, clothes and labels. So don’t spend RMB 15,000 on a pair of shoes without making sure they (and you) are really worth it.

Match up We have two dead cells clusters in our body of which we take advantage. One is our hair and the other is our nails. If you would never leave the house with a bad hair moment, why would you do the same with your nails? From chipped to uneven lengths, it’s better to admit you have short and unpainted fingertips than to hide that longer pinky nail or the whole chipped paint job on your next networking event. So next time

your nail breaks, don’t fuss about it and just cut them all - but please, not in the subway!

I can see you! When I was in my teens, the mother of a friend gave me some invaluable advice. “One thing you need for life,” she said, “is a set of flesh colored underwear”. While it seems obvious, I wish she could have given it to a few more people. In spring white comes out of our closet and unfortunately regular brands skimp on fabric quality to give lower prices - and while the accidental strap here or there is not something to bother about, things change when passersby can identify the brand you are wearing underneath. What can you do to avoid everyone seeing your favorite undergarments? Visit the nearest lingerie store and get them in flesh tone. They might be a bit more boring than all the others but being boring sometimes pays off, big time.

Muffin tops These don’t necessarily come from eating too many muffins (although it can be a contributing factor). The Muffin Top look occurs when wearing jeans that are too tight or too low, and while many of you might think that bigger jeans will prevent this - you are partly right but do you want to be pulling them up every ten minutes? The key is, wear clothing that fits not only your size but your body shape (brands like GAP and Levi’s have jeans created especially for certain body types) and stay away from both low rise jeans and tight tops that cling to you.

McQueen feathered shoes. If you have already purchased them, wear them around the house to break in those new heels so you won’t fall on your face the first day you take them out.

“Ms. Smarty-pants” Every girl knows how time consuming (and hard!) it is to put on a pair of normal cut jeans inside knee-high boots for winter. Not only does it leave our calves looking twice as thick, it also comes undone after a time.

Thus, someone remembered that leggings exist but, unfortunately, most don’t have the same thickness than normal jeans and those that do start to sag two hours later. Although everyone appreciates how comfortable and how much warmer they are than most of run of the mill hosiery, I would like to remind everyone that leggings are not pants. They never were and never will be considered as such. So if you are to wear them, pair them with a long t-shirt, a jersey dress or just under a pair of shorts. Not everyone will want to know exactly how your body is dressed underneath.

Seasonal allergies Yes, everyone is excited about Spring/Summer trends. Peplums, mint and sorbet-like colors, scalloped edges on skirts, and dresses that remind you of the sea and prints until the eye can see (pun intended).

But have you seen next season’s accessories?

Trimmed fur and feathers on shoes, the most amazing bags we have seen just yet, black and brown leather and more. But please let me encourage you to make sure your outfit comes from a similar time. Don’t wear a mint green peplum dress with a fur trimmed bag or some

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Spotlight Interior design is a new kind of fashion for local Chinese, with increasing incomes now allowing homes to be less utilitarian and more about their aesthetic appeal. Julie Burbridge is a US-born designer who works in China and Southern California, helping people to really make their ideal home. Now leading Burbridge Design group, she’s showing the way for interior design in China. She spoke to Agenda about her ineffable sense of style.

The Look Inside

Julie Burbridge beautifies the interior Text by Mike Cormack, photo courtesy of Julie Burbridge

Can you tell us about your background and what got you into interior design to begin with? I entered college as a foreign language major but after 1 1/2 years or so, really found my interest waning. I had always wanted to be in the art school, so decided to change majors and get my degree in art. I also participated in an independent study program in art history abroad while in college. This was very influential for me and confirmed I had made the right decision.

When did you first work in China, and what type of work did you do? My first project in China was installed in 2002 and it was such an amazing

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and exciting time. I was thrilled to have the opportunity and to bring American design inspiration to such an historical country as China.

I have always been attracted to the beauty of Chinese art, antiques, and calligraphy, so it was a wonderful adventure for me to learn and gain inspiration from also. The project was a model home project in Beijing called “Orange County”.

I thought that the name was particularly serendipitous as I live in Orange County, California, so with fate like that, I couldn’t turn it down!

“Blending family heirlooms with new and interesting fabrics, artwork and accessories all work together to create the perfect interior”

China is often noted for “I like the unexpected pairing of the modern the eclecticism of its style, and wonderful historic pieces. It also allows whether in architecture, muthe home to speak about the family that sic or interiors. Do you follow lives there” this or prefer a unified style?

My personal favorite style is eclectic. It allows the designer to express the happy to be part of the team and encourage our most creativity in combining every element of client’s to take advantage of our experience and the design. I like the unexpected pairing of the expertise. We enjoy the interaction! modern and wonderful historic pieces. It also allows the home to speak about the family What projects have you done of which you’re most proud? Or have there been clients who that lives there. were difficult to work with? We have many What kind of people make up your customer projects that we are proud of here in the USA base in China? What are their aspirations for and in China. It has always been my personal their interiors? Our customer base in China goal to have your latest job be the best one you consists of high end development companies have done. I continue to grow as a designer and for whom we provide complete model home always look forward to each new project. merchandising services and architectural consultation from concept through installation. Our Are the principles and good practices of ingoal in merchandising is always to understand terior design percolating throughout China, the target market, develop designs that speak or is it still mostly for the rich at the moment? to their goals and lifestyle. We work closely I see interest growing in the field of design, alwith the other designers like the architect and though it is still a luxury field. But with interest landscape architect to provide a seamless tran- growing so quickly, it’s sure to be less and less sition from the outside in. The other segment of a luxury area in the near future. of our client base is high end residential villas for private clients, which is also very exciting. A How did you set up Burbridge Design – did very important part of the residential project you have people in mind, and how do you is to get to know the homeowners as much as maintain your philosophy throughout the possible before you begin. The ultimate goal is group? I must say, the process has evolved to translate the information you receive into a rather smoothly. I was originally hired by a debeautiful home that is a reflection of their tastes veloper in northern California to design a project and lifestyle. Blending family heirlooms with of four model homes. That was many years ago new and interesting fabrics, artwork and ac- and quite an experience. Fortunately, when the cessories all work together to create the perfect project opened, sales were very strong and I was immediately hired to design two more projects. interior for a residential client.

I have always been cautious in hiring staff, and Do Chinese customers have clear ideas of most of the people on our team I knew prior to what they wanted, or were you educating and hiring them. We have built a strong group and guiding as much as designing? Since master several of my designers have been with me for planned communities are a relatively new idea over 15-20 years now. I am very “hands on” in in China, many clients do not have a history to the design process and do my best to instill draw from when making some decisions. We are excellence in everything we do.

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the List Staying in shape and a busy working life need not be a contradiction in terms – Beijing has a great selection of gyms and fitness classes where you can sweat off those extra pounds around your busy professional schedules. Now that warm weather is finally in full swing, you can dust off those skimpy outfits and shed a few pounds with confidence in these highly recommended gyms.

The Perfect Fit

Gyms and classes to help you shape up for summer Compiled by Joana Melo

D-Space 水岸健身俱乐部 D-Space caters to the Lido community with a 25-meter pool, cardio machines and weights, professional and internationally certified trainers, a medical spa and even a stylist. Daily 7am-10pm. Building 7, 9 Fangyuan Nanli, Jingtai Lu, Chaoyang District (8457 8258) 朝阳区将台路芳园南里9号

Alexander Gym in Central Park 亚力山大 会馆 The upscale Central Park location of Alexander Gym has spa treatments, a pool, weight lifting and a variety of classes. Daily 7am-10.30pm. Bldg 8, Central Park, 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6597 0088) 朝阳区朝外 大街6号新城国际8号楼 alexander.cn/home.do

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China World Fitness Center 中国大饭店健 身中心 China World’s fitness center has an impressive indoor swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi, as well as all the basics of a modern gym. They also offer indoor squash and tennis courts, an “Oxygen Room” for relaxation and an aerobics studio. Daily 6am-11pm. 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 33) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号

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Pacific Century Club 盈科会所 Located in Sanlitun, this plush gym features a pool, state-of-the art equipment for cardio training, pilates classes (with imported equipment) and even golf lessons. There is also Bikram “Hot Yoga,” dance classes and Tai Chi. Mon-Fri 6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-10pm. 5/F, Pacific Century Place, No.2, Gonti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6539 3434) 朝阳区工体北路甲2号 pcpbj.com/ en/04.shtml

Powerhouse Gym 宝力豪健身 With two locations downtown, the Powerhouse Gym offers several types of aerobics, dance and yoga classes as well as a large range of exercise equipment and English-speaking personal trainers. Free 24-hour trials and VIP passes available. E-mail service@powerhousegym.com.cn or visitpowerhousegym.com.cn for more information. 1) Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. 3/F, West Tower, LG Twin Towers, Twin Towers, 12B JianguomenwaiDajie, Chaoyang District (5828 7718) 朝阳区建外大街 乙12号LG双子座西塔3楼 2) Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. C/F, Oriental Kenzo Office Bldg, 48 DongzhimenwaiDajie, Dongcheng District (8447 6980) 东城区东直门外大街48号东 方银座写字楼C层

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Building A, Room 3201, 6 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5910 1888) 建国门外大街甲 6号SK大厦A座3201-3202室 3) B1/F, East Gate Plaza, 9 Dongzhong Jie, Dongcheng District (6418 1088) 东城区东中街9号东环广场地下1层 Park Life Fitness The pool inside the Park Hyatt Hotel features 25m lanes and a cardio room with state-of-the art equipment, running machines and personal trainers.

The changing areas include stone hot tubs, individual sinks with vanity mirrors and several massage areas for some pure indulgence after your workout. Daily 6am–10.30pm. Level 6 of Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District (8567 1111) 朝阳区建国门外 大街2号6层北京柏悦酒店

Hosa Fitness Center 浩沙健身俱乐部 With more than 15 branches in Beijing, Hosa caters to busy professionals. Serious swimmers may want to look elsewhere (only a few locations have small pools), but all locations have a range of cardio machines, free weights and classes in dance and yoga. The annual RMB 2,000 membership package makes Hosa one of the more economic deals in town. Daily 9am-9.30pm.1) Building 8, B1Julong Garden, 68 Xinzhong Jie, Dongcheng District (6551 3221) 东城区新中街

Kick In2 Shape Fitness Studio 踢打健身工作 室 With its specially designed equipment, Kick In2 Shape has a goal to make you leaner and healthier through “TRX Suspension Training.”

English and Chinese speaking trainers can also teach Zumba and Jazz classes. Mon-Fri 9am10pm, Sat 10am-11pm. Room 0739, 7F, Tower D, Chaowai SOHO (5869 1727, 150 1024 6297) 朝阳区 朝外大街乙六号朝外SOHO 20803628@qq.com, kickin2shape.com.

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Spotlight With China developing its “soft” industries like leisure and knowledge based companies, it’s no surprise that the design and manufacture of higher-end consumer items like jewelry are finally coming into their own. Zhang Yi founded Asyoulikeit jewelers, and tells Agenda about her inspiration to enter the field and her desire to push Chinese jewelry to the next level – and beyond.

JewElry, As You Like It

Zhang Yi goes for gold Text by Rachel Chen, photo by Judy Zhou

What’s your background in jewelry and fashion? My background is nothing really special. I went to the UK to study International Business Management. After I graduated from that program, I registered for the FGA program which is the Fellows of the Gemological Association of Great Britain, and I got certified as a jeweler.

I stayed in UK for almost 10 years before coming back to China.

Street in London, I saw this gorgeous ring in an antique shop. When I got back home I just couldn’t stop thinking about it, so eventually I went back and bought it. When I first started the business, I was only into antique jewelry.

Why do you name your store Asyoulikeit? As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s plays and I feel that this name reflects exactly how I feel about the ring, because it’s a piece of antique art which cannot be remade in modern times, just like the play. The destiny with the ring brought me into the jewelry industry. It was totally love at first sight and that’s exactly how I feel about it.

How did you get into the jewelry industry and start your own business? I think all girls love jewelry. I’m really interested in this industry and it all started with a ring that I discovered, which I loved so much that it has become our logo. It’s an antique ring which is a famous “The destiny with the ring brought me into design from 1880. One day the jewelry industry. It was totally love at first when I was walking on Bond sight and that’s exactly how I feel about it”

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Was there any big challenge or frustration in founding this business? It’s been two years since I found the business and I think I was very lucky; I never really encountered any huge difficulties.

“My biggest dream is to work with the best designers in China. The jewelry industry in China is still in its founding, and I want to discover more talents in this business in China”

their jewelry industry is mature while China is still on its way. Many people saw my collection What’s the best experience that you have and said it might be too big to wear, but I do with Asyoulikeit? The jewelry industry in China think there are a lot of Chinese here who likes is very small, and I’m really grateful that I have my stuff. I think it will be the trend in China. met many instructors who helped me along the way and told me stories that really inspired me. What are your tips on accessorizing in the One time there was this old jewelry businessman summer time? Young people might like things who invited me over and showed me a piece of that are more delicate, such as thin necklaces. I antique jewelry from his private collection, and I think they can layer all kinds of thin necklaces. was so impressed and thrilled. Moreover, I’ve also It doesn’t matter if it’s gold or silver or platinum. met many friends who are just like me who are You can layer things that are made of different materials and colors. It will make you stand out really into this industry and working hard in it. more. For older people, I think big sized colorful Who were the celebrities that you have jewelry will be good them. worked with? The one who impressed me the most was Fan Bingbing. She’s been wearing What makes Asyoulikeit different from other my jewelry till she become the ambassador of boutique jewelry store? I think the main difference we have is our exclusivity. We don’t just Cartier. work with one designer; we work with designers How do you promote your business? We all over the world. Whatever you see here you didn’t do much promotion in China because we won’t see it anywhere else. I collect my jewelry focus more on the actual jewelry. But starting from all over the world too. this year, we’ve started to work with magazines and artists. We have begun to work with fash- As a young entrepreneur, what are the preion magazines like Bazaar, Marie Claire, SELF, requisites for success? I think you have to like and L’officiel. Many celebrities have worn our what you do and be persistent. Eventually your jewelry and I’ve been in many interviews with hard work will pay off. the press too.

What’s your childhood dream? My childhood Since you are a fashion buyer, what’s your dream was really old fashioned and it’s nothing view on western and Chinese fashion in like what I am doing now. I’ve always wanted terms of accessories? Western accessories are to be a Chinese teacher who teaches kids in more exaggerated in terms of shapes and sizes poor areas. while Chinese are more conservative. Western people buy accessories for collection while What’s your future goal? I hope we will have Chinese people buy accessories for daily wear. three stores in Beijing. But my biggest dream Hence, Chinese prefer things that are more deli- for now is to work with the best designers in cate but these two attitudes are not necessarily China. The jewelry industry in China is still in its contradictory. Since western countries have founding, and I want to discover more talents gone through all the stages to be developed, in this business in China.

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Spotlight Nicolas Favard grew up in La Rochelle, France, and made his way to Beijing in 2004 straight from Vietnamese soil. Accompanied by his tool box and the idea to work for a successful jeweler, he soon found that the Chinese jewelry market was not yet quite mature and decided to make it on his own.

Agenda caught up with him in his studio, right after one of his scouting trips to Laos, and got some info on why he chose Beijing and what his plans are for the future.

An idea made come true

Nicholas Favard makes you sparkle Interview by Joana Melo, photo by Judy Zhou

Being a jeweler is not something of which and, at age16, after leaving school and after an every child dreams. Why and when did you apprenticeship, I finally became a jeweler! make it your career choice? I first discovered the occupation of “jeweler” when I was 12. I had What made you leave France and come to a teacher that asked us what did we want to do Beijing? I did a five year apprenticeship in La when we grew up, and he said that, from that Rochelle and then I did a year in Paris. At the end moment on people were going to ask what you of this year there was an association organizing wanted to do and they would look at what you an internship in Vietnam to which I applied. I left were good at. That day I went home and opened for Vietnam for six months but ended up staya book about occupations, and there were the ing there for two years. In 2004 I met a girl and classic jobs such as policeman and firefighter. she was moving to Beijing so I pretty much just I saw the description of the work of a jeweler moved here with her, and while she isn’t here and everything made sense to me, so I turned anymore I still am! I had no idea where Beijing to my parents and said, “Mom, Dad, I want to be a jeweler”.

They laughed of course, but “I saw the description of the work of a jeweler after a year or two they started and everything made sense to me, so I turned to ask around what would be to my parents and I said ‘Mom, Dad, I want the best way to become one to be a jeweler’”

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was at the time. I love Asia and “Beijing” to me sounded like a very nice word and like nothing I had never heard because in France we say “Pékin” so I had never connected the two!

“Since I opened a shop I have had more Chinese customers. They have more money, independence, and freedom, and they are now wanting more individual, personalized and meaningful items”

What was the hardest piece you have ever created? What I consider difficult is not to make the actual piece but to really understand the request of the client. When clients can express themselves and have a clear idea what they want, it’s quite easy; however, a Chinese costumer wanted an engagement ring for his girlfriend and he didn’t had a specific idea of what he wanted. He was looking for something traditional but not too traditional, a bit modern but not too modern and we spent a long time communicating and making models and eventually we figured out what he wanted. It took me two weeks of work with him calling everyday with new ideas. It normally takes me an hour!

but now, although there are still a few doing that, most are designing their own products.

Chinese companies started pretty much from scratch and of course it’s going to take time to fully establish themselves.

What do you think about Chinese jewelers?

During the time I’ve lived here, I’ve seen the evolution of the trade. When I arrived there was nothing, and it was hard to find tools and materials because nobody really did jewelry in China, but as time went by several jewelry companies appeared. At the beginning they were merely taking a catalog and replicating pieces

If you weren’t making jewelry, what would you be doing? Other than spending more time with my child? Maybe I would do something in art or sculpting, or then again maybe something totally different such as business. For me jewelry allows me to do all that, especially in Beijing. I have absolutely no idea what else I would be doing - this is my passion.

Do you have more Chinese or Western costumers? Why might that be? I am having more and more Chinese costumers, specifically Chinese businesswomen. When I started I was working at home and all my clients were foreigners, since I was mainly referred to by friends of friends, but since I opened a shop I have had more Chinese costumers. I think they have more money, independence, and freedom, and they are now wanting more individual, What are your favorite materials to work personalized and meaningful items, and that with? I work mostly with platinum, gold, silver, takes them to me. titanium, iron and even wood. I really like to work with titanium because it is a very stretchy How do you describe your brand? My brand metal; you can use it to make things from planes is unique, personal, and diverse. I don’t have a to prosthetics, and it is very hard and very light series or a collection. There is a link between the so when it is put into jewelry it just looks very pieces, some follow the same idea but there are different form everything else. I also like plati- no pieces that are an exact copy from the one num, which is white and is also quite hard but you have and the one your friend has and that it works beautifully in jewelry. It depends on is also one of the best things about the brand. what I want to do - if I am looking for something There is always something different in the store soft I will work with wood or fabric, but if I am and there will always be something for everylooking for something a bit harder, I will maybe one. I am the messenger for my client’s ideas use gold or silver. and I don’t target people, they target me.

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the List Beijing offers some great places for affluent aficionados to sit back, light up, and relax while enjoying some of the finest cigars the world has to offer. Although some of these bars offer yearly memberships, nonmembers can also enjoy the pleasures of lighting up in some of the plushest of surroundings: wood panelling and leather chairs as standard. Agenda reviews this growing niche and gives you the best spots around town.

Lighting Up

From Havana to Beijing Text by David Kuo

Cigar Legends Bar Located on Financial Street in Beijing’s west side, this cigar lounge is furnished in all the plush leathers and mahogany that one would expect from a locale that offers bottles of wine that push the RMB 25,000 limit. Sit back in an arm chair and enjoy one of over forty types of cigars on menu, ranging from RMB 100 to RMB 2000.

More elegant than some of the other spots around town, Cigar Legends Bar is a place that you would expect to rub shoulders with Frank Sinatra while enjoying a RMB 78 cocktail. Imported German beers are also available. Open 11am-12am daily. 3 Jincheng Fangjie Financial Street, Xicheng District (6607 9899) 西城区金城 坊街3号

Davidoff Lounge 大卫杜夫雪茄吧 Davidoff Lounge is a mammoth three-story, 900 square meter retail space and lounge that sells all Davidoff branded products on the first

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floor. People just getting familiar with cigars or Davidoff’s products can learn about their different lines and tobacco products from the helpful staff who will help you choose the cigar that is just right for you. Moving downstairs, the first basement level is the lounge, offering an elegant setting to peacefully enjoy a good smoke and the second basement level has private rooms, each outfitted with top of the line KTV equipment, WiFi, and lighting systems, and is perfect for those arriving with larger parties or for those who crave a bit more privacy. On display is a 20kg cigar that is over two meters long that took over 300 hours to craft. Memberships range from RMB 38,000 to RMB 98,000 and offer varying discounts and promotions. Be sure to bring your credit card when spending a night here.

Open 7:00pm-1:30am daily. 83A Jianguo Lu (in the Ritz-Carlton), Chaoyang District (5908 8070) 朝阳区华贸丽思卡尔顿酒店建国路甲83

Old Jin Jiang Cigar Bar 老锦江雪茄吧 Housed in the stately and elegant Hotel Kunlun, this cozy cigar bar’s décor is themed in the fashion of old Shanghai and offers the standard line up of cigars, including Choiba Esplendidos which run around RMB 900.

A great place to relax with small groups, each with stogie in hand, sipping on fresh, hand-ground coffee. Small snacks are also available and pair well with the old Shanghai atmosphere. Open daily from 9:30am-10pm.

2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Second floor of Hotel Kunlun (6590 3388) 朝阳区新源南路2号昆仑饭店2层.

La Casa de Habano 国际俱乐部雪茄吧 La Casa de Habano opened up shop in Beijing in 2004 and offers an international selection of world class cigars. VIP rooms and private rooms will allow you to relax quietly whether you are talking business or just winding down after a long day. Choose from a great beverage menu before you sit down to read up on the latest cigar news and expand your understanding of the cigar trade from their wide selection of books and magazines available for patrons. Open daily 10am-10pm. 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie (8532 1288) 东城区建国 门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店F1163号

Havana Bar Yet another great bar in a 5-star hotel, the Grand Millennium Beijing houses a premier location, the Havana Bar, which has successfully recreated the Caribbean atmosphere with over 20 varieties of Cuban rum and cachaça direct from Brazil. Cigars in stock include Choiba and Montecristo. The well-staffed Havana Bar also offers cigar cutters and a light if you bring your own cigars. Order a caipirinha and relax to the jazz, soul, and Latin music from the house band every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening. Open 5pm-1am daily and 5pm-2am on Friday and Saturday. Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6530 9383) 朝阳区东

Casa Habana 哈瓦那之家 Great service abounds at Casa Habana with an attentive staff to help you pair drinks and cheroots, as well as an on-site humidor and private lockers where you can leave your cigars for future use. A wide range of premium stogies, mostly Cuban, and the sporty, Cuban-themed decor which has the varnished woods and leather furniture that is requisite for any legitimate cigar establishment.

Less upscale than some of the other venues, but nonetheless a great place to puff away in peace and contemplate the world. Open daily 9am-12am. 1/F Jinglun Hotel, 5 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6595 0888) 朝阳区建国

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King of the Grill

Seth Grossman, Partner of Home Plate BBQ Interview by Jerry Chan, photo by Judy Zhou

Seth Grossman was a New York “American barbeque is a tough one – it’s one based photographer and pro- of those foods that require a lot of time and ducer before moving to China love to do right” in 2001. Since then he’s become one of Beijing’s most popular F&B industry personalities as one of the partners all the usual challenges that any new business of Home Plate BBQ, which was recently voted faces, including sourcing all the necessary mathe Best Non-Chinese Restaurant in Beijing by terials. It’s all about getting it right offering the readers of our sister magazine the Beijinger in its highest quality product while still being able to 2012 Reader Restaurant Awards. Agenda spoke give value. Staffing is always an issue for most with him about how he came to his new calling businesses here as well. and his thoughts on running one of the hottest restaurants in the city.

Speaking of sourcing, how much of your How did you get involved with Home Plate?

Adam was always the mastermind behind Home Plate BBQ. This is his brainchild. He created it out of his apartment. I was actually originally just a friend and customer. He asked me to join him when he saw it starting to grow and he knew he was going to need a partner to help. I have some F&B experience from back in the States but mostly I wanted to get involved because I believed in what Adam was trying to create, and I really needed someplace great to eat in Beijing.

Barbeque is one of those universally popular foods and seems like a no-brainer for a restaurant in Beijing, yet there have historically been so few. Why do you think this is?

American barbeque is a tough one – it’s one of those foods that require a lot of time and love to do right. Plus so many of the ingredients and supplies are not easy to find here in China.

ingredients are from overseas? It’s not just the ingredients but also so many of the tools that we’re using. We need to use those in order to produce the most authentic flavors and atmosphere that we can. From the Valasic Pickles to the wide range of American beers, wines and bourbons that we offer. Most stuff we make ourselves fresh daily.

It’s been a fantastic first year of operations for Home Plate – you’ve been featured in a lot of press and won awards – to what do you attribute this success? We were all blown away by the outpouring of support – I guess it’s about getting it right offering the highest quality product while still being able to give value. We work hard to ensure that all of our customers walk away satisfied and happy, that’s why they keep coming back. Home Plate really is like home so people feel comfortable here.

Anyone in the F&B industry in China can tell What logistical and business challenges did you how difficult it is to train and manage you face in setting up shop? I think we faced a staff – have you found this, and do you have any advice for anyone in a similar circumstance?

“We were all blown away by the outpouring Staffing in Beijing is complex of support – I guess it’s about getting it right as there are fewer and fewer offering the highest quality product while people coming to town lookstill being able to give value” ing for work at this level. All I

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can say is that as Adam and I believe it’s important to take care of the talent. We try to provide a great working environment for our staff. If they are happy they will continue to make our customers happy.

On the flip side, what do you think is the most rewarding thing about running the business? It is a lot of hard work but it’s such a good feeling when you see how many people are totally loving the food and the little oasis that Home Plate is in this busy city for so many.

Plus it’s incredibly fun meeting all the great folks from around the world that patronize Home Plate BBQ and hearing their stories.

What’s the best barbeque you’ve ever had (other than your own)? Well, there is nothing like it here in Beijing but I have had some great barbeque at small joints all around the South as well as some pretty good places in New York believe it or not – ever heard of Hill Country in New York?

What does the rest of 2012 have in store for Home Plate? Where do you see it headed in your wildest dreams? 2012 has already been a busy year, but Adam and I are working on some great new things to come look forward to an even bigger 2013.

Complete the sentence: If I were not running Home Plate, I would be pretty bored but I would probably be traveling more too.

Home Plate BBQ Daily 11am-10pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu courtyard (from Dongsanhuan Beilu, head 20m north of Xiaoyun Lu intersection and take the first right), Chaoyang District.

(5128 5584) 朝阳区霄云路35号院 (东三环北 路,过霄云路路口,往北走20米,到第一个路口 右转) homeplatebbq.com

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Spotlight Though educated in law, Currie Lee founded D-SATA (Dim Sum of all things Asian), a fashion brand with a unique ecological inspiration and approach. With a cosmopolitan background and education, Currie exemplifies the increasingly international perspectives of Beijing fashion and its ability to take the best from wherever inspiration can be found. Currie spoke to Agenda about setting up in Beijing and where her approach comes from.

Making it in Beijing

Founder Currie Lee on D-SATA’s mission Text by Jessica Zhang, photo by Judy Zhou

We heard that you come with a very international background, born in Korea, raised in Canada, educated in America and China, married in Italy and honeymooning in Greece.

Why did you decide to give up Law in New York and start a fashion business in Beijing? I actually moved to Beijing six years ago to pursue a Master’s in Chinese Law at Peking and Tsinghua University as I had visited Beijing in 1995 for a few months with my father who was here on sabbatical. Then I fell in love with China’s culture and legal history!

In what ways do you think Beijing is different from other cities and what do you think about the fashion industry here? To me, Beijing is similar to New York whereas Shanghai is similar to Los Angeles. My two favorite uncles lived in New York and Los Angeles when I was little, so I would visit both cities and love both equally as I do Shanghai and Beijing. Beijing is, however, a bit different regarding the fashion industry in that

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they do have their own sense of style. Also, many friends that I met at Tatler, Insider or International Club events tend to prefer niche independent brands rather than high fashion multinational brands. They are looking for conversation pieces as statement pieces rather than logo pieces which are much too common.

Korean fashion is very well regarded, so why did you choose Beijing as your business starting point? Beijing is home now but also it was in Beijing that I was inspired to change careers from an attorney to designer- actually it was a girlfriend who was a retired Vogue editor and consultant for many luxury brands who insisted I pursue a career in design. South Korean fashion tends to be more about following the trends from the runways in Paris, Milan and New York rather than setting their own trends, as in Beijing. It is also more commercial than in China where fashion is seen as a form of art as evident in Beijing Fashion Week.

Why did you name your store “Fashion to me is about making a statement “Dim Sum of all things Asian”? of not only who you are but your beliefs, and Actually “Sum of All Things” in having your own sense of style” English refers to ‘a little bit of this and a little bit of that’. As all of our materials are selected from Asia, each piece is a For accessories, I tend to love vintage haute cou‘sum of all things Asian’. However, it sounded a bit ture or, of course, my personal designs. For clothdull (and even daft) so I revised it to “Dim Sum of ing, I have a weakness for Herve Leger, Roland all things Asian”. The Chinese translation 点亚心亚 Mouret, Giambatta Vatisa. For local designers, I love my girlfriend’s designs: Tanya Couture who also means a bit of Asian in my Asian heart.

I had a fashion show with at this year’s Beijing What is your core fashion philosophy? What Fashion Week. does fashion mean to you? Fashion to me is about making a statement of not only who you If you weren’t running D-SATA, what would are but your beliefs, and having your own sense of you be doing? Most likely practicing law - either style. As such, my style is the same each season. I, of in the entertainment or fashion industry with my course, add a few contemporary pieces to my look husband’s fashion and entertainment law practice but other than that, most of my collection is what at Grandall Legal Group; or, become a full-time would be seen as “vintage” now. I abhor fast fash- mummy. The women I respect the most are mums ion as I am a true believer in slow fashion - pieces – it’s the most difficult and unrewarding job in the world. As the child of a career woman who gave up should last generations, not just a season! her professorship for motherhood, I know!

How did you come up with the eco-fashion idea? Did you get inspired from the environmental crises? Actually, my inspiration comes from the tribal chief of a Bulang minority village who was the grandfather of a classmate of mine at Peking University. I was mentioning to him that I wished to visit some minority villages and experience their lifestyle. He brought us on foot to see quite a few different minority village families that were close family friends. Although none had modern amenities like plumbing or electricity, they were absolutely generous and gracious as hosts and presented me with exquisite handicrafts, made with 100% natural materials and, of course, 100% love! The grandmother at a Miao minority family was drying corn kernels on a black cloth, which inspired my SuSu collection of clutch bags; and the chief of the Bulang minority village presented me with a musical instrument made from snake skin, after they’d had snake for dinner. This inspired my Kimi collection and D-SATA’s belief in “waste not, want not”, by using skins from animals that are also consumed as food sources.

Which designers do you like? Are there any local designers you think are particularly good?

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Mosto 摸石头 After being closed for renovation, Mosto has wisely not shaken things up too much. One of their new private rooms is made of glass, has independent doors so you don’t really have to mingle with the other restaurant patrons, and is a place to see and be seen. Their new Spring menu is to die for, with mushrooms taking center stage; and even if steak tartar isn’t your thing, we dare you to try this one. As always, the Chocolate Soufflé (RMB 75) has a place in the menu: a good thing, since it would cause riots if it were to ever leave. JM Sun-Thu 12pm-2.30pm, 6-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6030) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 mostobj.com Perfect For a relaxed business lunch or a glass of wine to start up your evening.

Signature Dishes include their Seared Japanese Sea Scallops with Sautéed Shiitake, Onion Compote and Mojo Sauce (RMB 115), the Yellow Fin Tuna Ceviche, Light Coconut Foam and Spicy Pop Corn (RMB 95) and their Beef Tartar with Black Truffle, Grilled Shiitake and Rye Toast (RMB 90).

While in the neighborhood stop by Migas to listen to the house band or have a beer at 1F.

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Indian

Tadka With all due respect to the great hotels out there, it’s less common that their restaurants draw you in off the street. Tadka, in the Beijing Marriot Northeast, however stands out for the quality of its Indian dining: zesty spices, wide ranging, delicious dishes, pleasant staff and comfortable surroundings make Tadka stand out as one of the best of its kind in Beijing. Chefs will vary the spiciness to your preference and may even whip up dishes at your request. MC Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 2/F, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888/8328) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店2层 Perfect for exploring the delicious splendor of the sub-continent’s cuisine.

Signature items include Dahakte Ghinge (RMB 248), Murgh Malai kebab (RMB 88), Laal Mirth Ka Pander Tikka (RMB 68), Murgh Makhani (RMB 98).

While you are in the neighborhood, Choy’s Seafood is also in the hotel, as is The Lounge.

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Designer Store

Alexander McQueen If any of your clothes or accessories happen to have a skull theme, you can thank McQueen. The house was originally run by Lee Alexander McQueen but after his death in 2010, the McQueen house continues with his tradition of controversy and shock on the runway. From dresses inspired by mushrooms to clutches that have become a catwalk staple, McQueen’s coats are something to splurge on due to their feminine style but always paired with strong and irreverent details. JM Daily 10am-10pm. N2-12/22, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6416 8189) 朝阳区三里屯路11号Village 北区N2-12/22 alexandermcqueen.com Perfect for getting a new revamped umbrella for the rain (and sun) that will come.

Signature items include the Skull Woven Leather Box Clutch (RMB 15,900), the Ruffle Detail Leather Jacket (RMB 44,900) and the McQueen Skull Handle Umbrella (RMB 4,800).

While in the neighborhood, finish off a day’s shopping at The Wine Gallery - take a bottle home or drink a glass of it at Mesh Club.

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Muji 無印良品 If you are a big fan of the fast paced Japanese lifestyle and fashion, Muji is the perfect place for you to look for simple casual clothing. Well known for their delicate quality, Muji also offers daily necessities ranging from stationery, travel and storage tools, home accessories, crafts and toys, electronics, kitchen and dining equipments, health and beauty products, and furniture. This world wide Japanese chain store is just around the corner to fulfill all your needs. RC Daily 10am-10pm. China Central Place, Unit 322-330, 3/F, China Central Place Shopping Mall, 79 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5969 5948) 朝阳区建国路79号华贸中心三楼322-330 Perfect for a cozy shopping day for some essentials.

Signature items includes bookshelves from RMB 140; luggage from RMB 760; and kitchen tools from RMB 95.

While in the neighborhood shop at Shin Kong Place or Joy City at the Xidan location.

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LAN Club 兰会所 Created in 2006, LAN Club was designed by the world renowned French architect, Philippe Starck, and it’s now the most artistic and prestigious club in China. This restaurant and lounge is located in the CBD area of the capital city and offers delicate Chinese cuisine mainly focusing on Sichuan food along with French and Italian cuisine. Their luxury lounge offers a variety of wines, cocktails and cigars. RC Daily 11am-midnight. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, B-12 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区 建国门外大街B12号LG双子大厦4楼

Perfect for a VIP business dinner to impress a client.

Signature features include Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Australian Scallop Served with Red Chili Sauce, Cucumber Sauce & Red Wine Sauce (RMB 198 per person), Stewed Wild Turtle with Baby Abalone in Lotus Leaf (RMB 738 per portion), and King Prawns in Green Tea and Kung Pao Sauce (RMB 128 per person) While in the neighbourhood go across the street for tailor-made threads from the Silk Market.

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How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything by Dov Seidman In his book How, Dov Seidman explains why behavior (as opposed to more fashionable management notions of engagement or motivation) is the key to organizational success.

The simple thesis of How is that in today’s totally wired world, you are set apart by how you conduct yourself. Everyone is so much more transparent and connected than ever before. As a result, so many more people can now see more deeply into what you do and into your company’s operations and tell so many more other people about it via the internet – without any editor or any filter. Therefore “how” you live your life, “how” you conduct your business, and “how” you say you’re sorry (or don’t’) matter now more than ever. Seidman presents a hopeful and positive future where lying and obfuscation are less possible and ultimately unacceptable because there are fewer places to hide.

10am-9.30pm. Shop 3B201, Zone 3 ChinaWorld Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue,Chaoyang District (8535 1055) 朝阳区建国门外

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Try this health and beauty

Hair Salon

Eric Paris Have you ever wondered what stylists use on models and celebs to make their hair shine? Eric Paris Salon is here to answer your question. This French salon offers to create a look for you that is natural and easy to manage, and their stylists use high-quality products such as Schwarzkopf, OPI, CND, Décléor, and Perron Rigot to provide every customer the best service in town. RC Mon-Sun 10am-8pm. 43 Sanlitun Beijie Nanlu, Chaoyang District (5126 6837/6629 7860) 朝阳区 三里屯北街南路43号

Perfect for a total make-over and hairstyle change.

Signature services include Kerliss Keratin Treatment (RMB 2,500 on medium hair, RMB 3,000 on long hair), which enrich the hair’s protein, making it smoother and more resistant.

While you are in the neighbourhood enjoy some jewelry shopping at Belita on the first floor of Eric Paris Sanlitun.

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Ron Rossi, Owner Rossi International Marketing Consultants / Display Designer at Lily’s Antiques Photo by Judy Zhou

My perfect day would start off with a good cup of coffee. Then, since I haven’t been able to locate my landlord for over two months, I register with the rental agent and let them know. They, in turn, tell me I don’t have to pay my rent until we can find him. Great!

I then run off to meet a friend at the Handin-Hand Mall in Fengtai. No better place to look for clothes and anything else you can imagine.

All at a price so low there is no reason to bargain.

After an hour or two we then head over to Da Lian Huo Shao to taste some of the best stuffed fried wheaten pancakes in Beijing. True, authentic Beijing style – which you can’t get anywhere else.

Perfect with their hot and sour soup.

After lunch it is time to take a quick run out to Gaobeidian and visit Lily’s Antiques to check out the responses on one of the latest rooms we designed. I then pop upstairs to look in on the new Wei Wei Art Gallery and see the newest art exhibition just installed.

Then it is time for a bit more shopping.

Yashow Market is a must. I can visit with my favorite shoe guy or possibly stop in to look for a new bag for my laptop. With all this shopping I need to kickback for a bit and grab a cup of coffee at Starbucks in the North Village. It’s quiet and peaceful and a good place to sit and think about what to do next.

Maybe it is time for a haircut, so I head over to the Eric of Paris Salon. Eric has agreed to cut my hair and there is nothing better. Especially as we both sip wine while he snips away at it.

It is then time for dinner but not before stopping off at Belita Jewelry just downstairs from Eric’s to see what new designs Liza has created.

Then I head on over to Sanlitun Soho and the new Blue Balcony restaurant there to enjoy some Mediterranean style cooking. It’s almost like being in Greece.

After a leisurely dinner we will end the evening over at Kai Bar where the drinks are

cheap, the crowds dense, and the music is loud.

When the subway has stopped running it is a cab ride home - if I can find one!

Hand-in-Hand Mall 10am-8pm. Fengtai Da Lian Huo Shao 10am-10pm. Fengtai Qu Xi Luo Yuan Lily’s Antiques 8.30am-6pm. Gaobeidian Showroom, 69 Gaobeidian Furniture Street, Chaoyang District (8579 2458) 朝阳区高碑店家 俱一条街69号

Wei Wei Art Gallery 9am-6pm. 69 Gaobeidian Furniture Street, Chaoyang District (8579 2458) 朝阳区高碑店家俱一条街69号

Yashow Market 9.30am-9pm. 58 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6415 1726) 朝阳区工体北 路58号

Eric of Paris Salon 10am-8pm 43 Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District (135 0137 2971) 朝 阳区三里屯后街43号

Belita Jewelry 10am–8pm. 1/F, Eric Paris Salon, South Bldg 43, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (157 1112 8542) 朝阳区三里屯北街南43号楼巴 黎爱丽克美发沙龙一层

Blue Balcony 11am–10pm. 517, 5/f Tower 2 Sanlitun SOHO. No. 8 Gongti Beilu (8590 0386) Kai Bar 11am-2am. 3/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District (6416 6254) 朝阳区三 里屯后街同里3层

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Friday, MAY 18

7-9PM Chinese Through Media

NOON-4PM Mindfulness Meditation with Sarah Powers

Combining reading practice from Chinese media and active discussions, students will get familiar with higher-level topic based vocabulary, learn how to express themselves on a more advanced level, and get a better understanding of current events. RMB 500/Month for 4 sessions with First time free. (8404 4166) contact@cultureyard.net 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng, (Beixinqiao, exit C, turn left, walk 400m) 东城区石雀

This 3-day workshop is suitable for anyone who has been doing yoga for at least one year and has a strong interest in meditation. Yoga Yard recommends you come with a basic understanding of these practices by reading Sarah’s book, Insight Yoga, and/or viewing her DVDs Yin and Vinyasa and Insight Yoga, Mingling Heaven and Earth. RMB 2,900.

Yoga Yard. 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu (across from the north gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District (6413 0774) 瑜珈苑，朝阳区工体北路17号

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Tuesday, MAY 22 6-11PM Casino Nights at Modernista Every Tuesday Modernista hold a night for those ready to play poker & MahJong. Advanced and Beginners are welcome. Try your luck and exchange your chips for drinks at closing, or any other day of the month. (136 9142 5744) modernistabj@yahoo.com, Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区

Wednesday, MAY 23 8.30AM-NOON Brand Strategies for Becoming a Social Business This seminar will help your enterprise to get its own customized social media branding strategies. ce180. com/client/events/265 2/F, Beijing International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门 外大街21号北京国际俱乐部2楼仙鹤厅

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Thursday, MAY 24 10AM-7PM Exhibition, Capturing ARCO: 25 years of photography in Spain The exhibition portrays some of the best photographic productions complied over the 30 years of existence of ARCO Madrid, Spain’s most important contemporary Art Fair and amongst the top European Artistic events. Free to attend. (5879 9666) Instituto Cervantes, 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工 体南路甲1号北京塞万提斯学院

Sunday, MAY 27 NOON-4PM BBQ Pool Party at DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing Indulge yourself with perfectly grilled hamburgers, BBQ’d meats & seafood, and full salad bar with all the trimmings on the landscaped rooftop garden; then take a dip in DoubleTree Hilton’s swimming pool. Enjoy free flow iced beer, red and white wine & soft drinks, while you soak up the sun and music. RMB 268 per person.

(6338 1999 ext 1628) Garden of Serendipity, Level 3, DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing, 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楼

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Monday, MAY 28 China International Fair for Trade in Services and Lord Green’s visit to China The inaugural China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will take place from 28 May to 1 June.

The Fair will feature an exhibition, high level forum on global development in services, and separate sector forums and trade discussions between Chinese and international participants. (5826 0973), Register at britishchamber.cn/content/chinabeijing-international-fair-trade-services, China National Convention Center, 7 Tianchen Donglu, Chaoyang District 北京国家会议中心

Highlights for the weeks of Thu, MAY 17 – Wed, MAY 30 Saturday, MAY 19 2PM Backstreet Beijing Walk: Red Building & Northern Cathedral Get some cultural and historical information while rediscovering some of Beijing’s old districts and lanes. RMB 150. 2pm. China Culture Center. Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安 家楼肯特中心院内

Sunday, MAY 20 1-5PM Beijing Guardians American Football Practices The Beijing Guardians American Football Club is holding practices every Sunday from 1pm-5pm at the newly established American Football Center in Tongzhou. Each practice includes basic beginner training and more advanced drills so no matter what level you are at, you will be able to participate.

At the China American Football Center in Tongzhou. beijingguardians@gmail.com

Friday, MAY 25

All month. A taste of Venice in Beijing. Try whipped Venetian codfish and pancetta risotto in a five-course set menu. A la carte also available.

RMB 888+15%. Cepe, The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6629 6996) 西城区金城坊东街1号北 京金融街丽思卡顿酒店意味轩

10-11.30AM BEANSTALK-HOME LEAGUE SPRING 2012

Mark your calendar for the Summer Party of 2012 - after the Swedish Chamber of Commerce AGM. Please remember to cancel your reservation 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend in order to allow other members to participate this event. Otherwise a no-show fee will be applied and you will be invoiced for the event. (5922 3388) Royal Garden, Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲六号北

Sports Beijing and Basketball World are co-organizing the Spring 2012 basketball program at Beanstalk International Bilingual School. This is a community program that follows the curriculum and structure of the already successful Home League program at Shunyi. All the programs are organized by Coach David Gros with support from a team of qualified and enthusiastic coaches.

RMB 1,500. activities@sportsbj.com (6430 1370/1176) Beanstalk International Bilingual School

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Wednesday, MAY 30

8.30-10.30PM Mashup Coed Dodgeball League

Strong Society, Smart State: James Reilly China’s Foreign Policy

匹克社区体育文化中心, 朝阳门内 北小街14号

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Saturday, MAY 26

Summer Party 2012

Everyone signs up as an individual and gets “mashed” into different teams where you’ll meet plenty of new people and make new friends while you play 6-on-6 dodgeball.

Maximum 12 players on a team.

RMB 500 for the season. Dongsi Olympic Community Sports Culture Center (near Chaoyangmen Station on Line 2), 14 Chaoyangmen North Alley, Dongcheng District 东四奥林

Monday, MAY 21

In his latest book, James Reilly (University of Sydney) explores the rise and influence of public opinion on Chinese foreign policy. Reilly explains how Chinese leaders have responded to demands for political participation with a sophisticated strategy of tolerance, responsiveness, persuasion, and repression, a successful approach that helps explain how and why the Communist Party continues to rule China.

RMB 20/30 per person. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳

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Swedish Chamber Breakfast Meeting Pollution in Beijing has become hotly debated. As authorities try to ease the controversy, join the discussion on this most vital of topics. (5922 3388) Ballroom 1, Radisson Blu Hotel, 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号 北京皇家大饭店 一层大宴会厅1厅

10AM-1PM BSK Cooking Class Check website for agenda, price and details. Black Sesame Kitchen. 3 Heizhima Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9147 4408) blacksesamekitchen.com 东城区黑芝

Hilton Wine Club Every Thursday sommelier Julia Zhu hosts wine tastings where guests can enjoy five different wines from a variety of regions. RMB 150 per person For RMB 88 per person for in-house guests. The Hilton Beijing. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号

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11AM-10.30PM Bene Italian Restaurant Bene tantalizes your taste buds with their seasonal special of white asparagus this month. (5957 5184) Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, 36 Dongcheng Beilu, Global Trade Center, Dongcheng District. 东城区东城区北三环路36号环球 贸易中心北京金隅喜来登酒店

5-8PM Happy Hour @ROOM Enjoy buy-oneget-one-free drinks from 5-8pm every Monday to Saturday at ROOMbeijing.

House wine at RMB 80 glass, cocktails are RMB 70. ROOMbeijing. Rm 301302, 3/F, Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8517 2033) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银 泰中心301-302室 room-beijing.com

6-8PM Happy Musicology & Happy Hour at Le Petit Gourmand Come watch your favorite live concerts and music documentaries in English while you enjoy special happy hour offers, including 30% off all bar food, drink specials and more.

Free. Le Petit Gourmand. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District (6417 6095) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层

6-11PM Ladies Night at 12SQM Ladies get RMB 30 martinis and margaritas at “Beijing's coziest bar.” 12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区 南锣鼓巷福祥1号

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Hilton Wine Club Every Thursday sommelier Julia Zhu hosts wine tastings where guests can enjoy five different wines from a variety of regions.

RMB 150 per person For RMB 88 per person for in-house guests. The Hilton Beijing. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝

Windy Barnes Mix’s newest crooner sings jazz, pop, R&B and gospel. Free.

Mix, 1/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District

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7-9PM Chinese Through Media Chinese Through Media class is perfect for intermediate-advanced Mandarin Chinese learners. Combining reading practice from on and off-line Chinese media and active discussions, students will get familiar with higher-level topic based vocabulary, learn how to express themselves on a more advanced level, and get a better understanding of the Chinese perspective on current events.

RMB 500/Month for 4 sessions with first time free. (8404 4166) contact@cultureyard.net 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng, (Beixinqiao, exit C, turn left, walk 400m)

朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大 饭店 (5922 8000)

Ukelele Ladies New Band Debut at Modernista Miss Lulu Galore is the founder and front woman of "Miss Lulu Galore and Sweet Leaf”. Born in Shanghai and based in Beijing, she is one of the leading figures and co-producer in Beijing's Moonglow Burlesque dance troupe. Free to attend. (136 9142 5744) Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街 宝钞胡同44号

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Lindemans Ladies Nights Every Thursday Night AT BeerMania for the Ladies Nights, drink 2 Lindemans and get FREE Belgian Ice Cream. (6500 0559) beermania.cn, beermania. beijing@gmail.com, Beer Mania, 1/F, Taiyue Fang, Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区南三里屯路泰

It’s time to Spa’rty Fairmont Beijing is celebrating with special fun events and great room-night offers until May 31. Spa’rty Package: when you and three or more friends get together for a spa party, receive a 60-minute Spa treatment, free bento box lunch and a gift during your fun spa day.

And, if you’re in town, you can join their Spa Season special event: Spa Season Sparty includes 90-minute deep cleansing facial, 60-minute Jane Iredale makeup, coffee breaks. The Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong'an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8

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11AM-12.30PM Yoga Yard Community Classes Do good, do yoga. Class fees operate on a donation basis. Proceeds go to the Surmang Foundation and the Migrant Children’s Foundation. RMB 50 (minimum requested). Yoga yard, 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu (across from the north gate of Workers' Stadium), Chaoyang District (6413 0774) 朝阳区工体北路17号 楼6层瑜珈苑（工人体育场北门对面）

NOON-4PM Mindfulness Meditation with Sarah Powers This 3-day workshop is suitable for anyone who has been doing yoga for at least one year and has a strong interest in meditation. Yoga Yard recommends you come with a basic understanding of these practices by reading Sarah’s book, Insight Yoga, and/or viewing her DVDs Yin and Vinyasa and Insight Yoga, Mingling Heaven and Earth. RMB 2,900. Yoga Yard. 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu (across from the north gate of Workers' Sta-

Adventure to the secret Chinese Space City Welcome to this exclusive adventure to the secret Chinese Space City in the northwestern outskirts of Beijing before the manned ShenZhou-9 mission expected to come in June 2012. Members only event at RMB 100/person. Limited seats. First come, first serve. Gathering and departure from Radisson BLU Hotel. If you want to join this visit, please kindly register by sending email to info@swedishichamber.com.cn no later than 2 May.

5PM Pink Fridays LGBT-friendly evening showcasing pink Piscos, Cosmos and daiquiris. Free. Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区 三里屯南路1号

Happy Hour at Mississippi Restaurant and Bar Enjoy half off a selection of cocktails and RMB 25 for two draught beers, as well as pizza and appetizers.

Mississippi Restaurant and Bar. 7 Xiushui Nanlu (next to Grandma's Kitchen), Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6586 0611) 朝阳区秀水南路7号

Beiluo Happy Hour Buy-one-getone-free on mixed drinks, wine-bythe-glass, soft drinks and Beijing draught beer from 5-8pm. Beiluo Café and Bar. 70 Beiluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (8402 1126) 东城 区北锣鼓巷甲70号bei-luo.com

9PM-MIDNIGHT Milonga Emoción 阿根廷探戈周 五舞会 Enjoy a fabulous Tango night and meet Argentine Tango fans. RMB 50 (includes one drink). John Hawkins, B1/F, Workers' Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. TangoChinoClub@gmail.com (13911201872, 65512971, 65525905) 朝阳区工体北路 工人体育馆北门(右侧)B1层E02室，北 京创意之窗

DJ Eddie LV / Kellection XL Eddie Lv spins funky house in Lantern Box, while the Powerful Sound of Beijing crew rip up Lantern Space. RMB 70, free (before midnight). 10pm. Lantern.

100m north of Workers' Stadium West Gate, Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District (135 0134 8785) 朝阳区工体西路工体西 门往北走100米

Jazz and Funky Soul with the Anna Stamburg Band Ciro's Pomodoro is proud to have songstress Anna Stamburg grace its stage every Friday night. Anna's voice accompanied by her fantastic band brings an amazing energy that helps jump start the weekend. Anna performs both classics and contemporary hits giving every listener what they want to hear. Free to attend. (5208 6008) 81 Sanlitun Lu, Nali Patio, Chaoyang District. 朝 阳区那里花园三里屯路81号波莫多洛意 大利餐厅

TIMES VARY Slow Boat Beers dock at Terra Enjoy a selection of Slow Boat craft brews at Terra for RMB 45 a pint. Terra. 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

Milonga Emoción 阿根廷探戈周五舞会 Enjoy a fabulous Tango night and meet Argentine Tango fans. RMB 50 (includes one drink). John Hawkins, B1/F, Workers’ Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. TangoChinoClub@ gmail.com (13911201872, 6551 2971, 6552 5905) 朝阳区工体北路工人体育馆北 门(右侧)B1层E02室，北京创意之窗

Borderline by Ke Han Mr. Han Ke is one of the famous war artists. Under the direction of Mr. Xu Beihong, in 1947 he graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. His works were collected by Tibetan Art Museum of China, The Military-Historical Museum of China, and his work "An Yu-Ji" was selected as a present for Korean President Kim Il Sung. 52023960@163.com, permanencegallery.cn (5978 4821) B09-2, 798 Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区酒仙桥路2 号门798艺术区797路706北三街-B09-2

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Culinary Market Tour Every week The Hutong Kitchen leads culinary walking tours to help you create your own Chinese kitchen, as well as get over the intimidation factor and confusion of the Chinese food market. This interactive and practical local walking tour explores all the colorful and fresh items in a local market, with tips on how to incorporate Chinese flavors into your dishes back home. The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡 同1号 (北新桥地铁站东南边）

10-11.30AM Beanstalk-Home League Spring 2012 Sports Beijing and Basketball World are co-organizing the Spring 2012 basketball program at Benstalk International Bilingual School. This is a community program that follows the curriculum and structure of the already successful Home League program at Shunyi. All the programs are organized

by Coach David Gros with a team of qualified and enthusiastic coaches.

Coach David is a professional basketball coach with more than 19 years coaching youth basketball in China, Spain, and Serbia. RMB 1,500. Registrations should be completed online at sportbj. org or at SB office: 2nd Floor, Lido Country Club, 6 Jiangtai Lu. activities@ sportsbj.com (6430 1370 / 1176)

10AM-1PM BSK Cooking Class: Chinese Flatbread & Baozi Professional chefs teach you how to make simple street snacks with vegetarian and meat fillings. RMB 300. 10am-1pm. Black Sesame Kitchen.

3 Heizhima Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9147 4408) blacksesamekitchen.com 东城区黑芝麻胡同3号

2PM Backstreet Beijing Walk: Red Building & Northern Cathedral Get some cultural and historical information while rediscovering some of Beijing's old districts and lanes. RMB 150. 2pm.

China Culture Center. Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) 朝阳区亮马桥路29 号安家楼肯特中心院内

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Grand Marnier Cooktail at Aria Aria proudly invites Nicolas Boussin to present for cocktail and dessert lovers in Beijing with a selection of innovative and unique Grand Marnier Cooktails. He has since been travelling the world exploring new flavours he can use to create original desserts with Grand Marnier®, and thereby promote France’s pastries. (6505 2266 ext 36). Aria, 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

6-8PM Learn to Express Yourself Studying Drama Actress and director, Carole Ventura graduated from National Academy of Drama in Italy. She has experiences in different theatre genres. She has been involved in teaching drama for more than 10 years working in French, Italy and China. The course for adults proposes a basic acting knowledge and practice. The classes will focus on training the students to use their imagination to build a character for stage. (135 2141 6751) arthurtheatre.org, artistique@ arthurtheatre.org, Le Petit Gourmand, 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯后街同 里3层小美食家

7.30PM-9.30PM China Through Cinema Every Saturday Culture Yard’s Chinese Movie Night series introduces important directors and major trends in Chinese cinema of the last three decades, as well as its depiction of different aspects of modern and contemporary life in different parts of the Chinese speaking world. (Chinese with English subtitles). Reservation required. RMB25 (including soft drinks and popcorn). Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (Beixinqiao Line 5, Exit C, 400m to your left) contact@cultureyard.net (8404 4166) 东城

区北新桥石雀胡同10号（地铁5号线C出口 往左400米）

10PM-LATE House Nation/The Drop DJs Shen Yue and Weng Weng bring techno cuts to Lantern Box, while DJ Yauman joins DJs Oshi and Tnem in providing dubstep, electroBass and tropical at Lantern Space. RMB 50 (after midnight). 10pm.

Lantern. 100m north of Workers' Stadium West Gate, Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District (135 0134 8785) 朝阳区工体西路 工体西门往北走100米

Sample Pleasures Jesse Rose and Oliver $ man the decks at Haze. RMB 120, RMB 80 (advance). 10pm. Haze.

B1/F, On the Corner Cafe, Guanghualu Soho, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 6128) 朝阳区光华路光华 路Soho地下1层

Grand Marnier Cooktail at Aria Aria proudly invites Nicolas Boussin to present for cocktail and dessert lovers in Beijing with a selection of innovative and unique Grand Marnier Cooktails.

He has since been travelling the world exploring new flavours he can use to create original desserts with Grand Marnier®, and thereby promote France’s pastries. (6505 2266 ext 36). Aria, 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

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11AM-4PM S.T.A.Y. Sunday Brunch with Louis Roderer Champagne Selection 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 afternoon with a selection of Louis Roderer champagnes free flow. RMB 468+15% service charge.

(6841 2211 ext. 6727) Valley Wing 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

11.30AM-3PM Grand CRU Brunch Luxuriate in extravagant brunch favorites including caviar, corn fed foie gras, winter black truffle, 12 selected cheeses and 12 kinds of imported wines and wagyu beef. CRU Steakhouse. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, China Central Place, 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8530) 朝 阳区建国路83号华贸中心JW万豪酒店2层

Healthy Bubbalicious The usual fun of the buffet brunch, with interactive games and nutritional information to help you give your health a kick. RMB 498+15% (includes free-flow champagne). Seasonal Tastes. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8880) 朝阳区东 三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店2层

Spring Fizztastic Sunday Brunch Enjoy the FIZZtastic Sunday Brunch at Vasco’s complemented with free-flowing premium champagne and music.

Vasco's. 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8 号希尔顿北京王府井酒店5层

Renaissance Egyptian Buffet A tenday Egyptian culture and food festival kicks off on 4 in the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel with a huge array of authentic Egyptian treats, Sufi dance performances and an exhibition of traditional Egyptian garments, handicrafts and drawings. Lunch RMB 158 per person; Dinner RMB 188 per person (subject to 15% surcharge. Children of 12 years and below pay half the price. Renaissance Café. Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6468 9999 ext.3121) 朝阳区朝阳区霄 云路36号 北京国航万丽酒店

10.30AM-NOON HeyRunning in Chaoyang Park Tenweek running camp with professional instruction for runners of all levels.

Chaoyang Park. 朝阳公园 (heyrobics. com, info@heyrobics.com)

1-5PM Beijing Guardians American Football Practice The Beijing Guardians American Football Club is holding practices every Sunday from 1pm-5pm at the newly established American Football Center in Tongzhou, about 20 minutes drive from the CBD. Everyone is welcome to join in and experience this sport and each practice includes basic beginner training and more advanced drills so no matter what level you are at, you will be able to participate. At the China American Football Center in Tongzhou. beijingguardians@gmail.com

6PM-2AM Winding Dragon, Walking Man Exhibition of Painted Photography by Daniel Finn & Hank Klein. Part of all proceeds will help build a traditional Jingpo bamboo house as a project center for Prop Roots! (8402 1126) Beiluo Cafe and Bar, 70 Beiluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District 东城区北锣 鼓巷甲70号北锣咖啡

8-11PM Black and Red, Beyond Color Angèle Etoundi Essamba belongs to the few African female photographers of international fame. Her unique vision of women, especially in the sensitive expression of African and black women, has come to form a new interpretation of the cultural upheaval of the African community in the context of globalization. (5127 3272) Beijing Li-Space Culture and Art Center, Red No. 1-F, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District 朝阳区草场地红一号F座北京荔空间文化 艺术交流中心

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Beijing Guardians American Football Practice The Beijing Guardians American Football Club is holding practice every Sunday from 1pm-5pm at the newly established American Football Center in Tongzhou about 20 minutes drive from the CBD. Everyone is welcome to join in and experience this sport and each practice includes basic beginner training and more advanced drills so no matter what level you are at, you will be able to participate. At the China American Football Center in Tongzhou. beijingguardians@gmail.com

Barolo Family Sunday Chef Gianluca and his offer a uniquely Italian experience every Sunday 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. RMB 388 per person (plus 15% surcharge).

Barolo. Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8151) 北京丽嘉酒店,朝阳 区华贸中心建国路甲83号

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New Flamenco Course Casa Flamenco will start new flamenco dance and guitar courses for the complete beginner students. flamencobeijing@ gmail.com (8532 1915, 139 1091 4251) Qijiayuan Diplomatic Compound, 3 Jianguomenwai Jianhualu, 朝阳区建国 门外建华路3号齐家园外交公寓

12-3PM SALT Spring Evenings Enjoy Paulo's twists on SALT favourites. Check out the new seasonal wine and drinks list to complement your dining. Reservations encouraged. Two courses RMB 198, three courses RMB 228. SALT, 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District (6437 8457) 盐，朝 阳区将台西路9号2层(珀丽酒店西边）

2-5PM High Tea @ROOM Enjoy six kinds of Chinese tea and nine varieties of tea cakes for your afternoon relaxation. A pot of tea and two tea cakes is RMB 68.

ROOMbeijing. Rm 301-302, 3/F, Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8517 2033) 朝阳区 建国门外大街2号银泰中心301-302室

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6PM-8PM MODO After-Work Happy Hour Hip up your week with an after-work wine-up. Get your hands on MODO's self service wine bar and taste eight different wine labels by the glass, half priced from Mondays to Thursdays. The eight wines are available in MODO's Enomatic wine dispenser machine, a card based piece of wine wonder.

(6415 7217) 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)

7-8PM Absinthe Green Hour Come to meet the Green Fairy and taste authentic Boheme flavor. They have made bigger their Absinthe collection. Now more than 20 excellent new kinds of Absinthe are served in a European traditional way.

(136 9142 5744) Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

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Absinthe Green Hour Come to meet the Green Fairy and taste authentic Boheme flavor. They have made bigger their Absinthe collection. Now more than 20 excellent new kinds of Absinthe are served in a European traditional way. (136 9142 5744) Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

7.30-11PM Beijing Writers Group Meet fellow scribes and trade tips on improving your writing. Just show up or contact Jonathan 186 1139 6194 or e-mail Bridget at storyvillegirl@gmail.com. The Bookworm. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) 朝阳区工 体北路4号院 chinabookworm.com

7.30PM-2AM Monday Night Swing Dancing Lessons by professional swing dancers start at 7.30pm and the party gets hopping at 9.30pm. CD Blues Café and Bar. Nongzhanguan Lu (south of the Agricultural Exhibition Hall), Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 8288) 朝阳 区东三环路农展馆大门往南300米

9PM-MIDNIGHT Mellow Mondays with Michael Dallin Dallin & friends play covers and originals. Beiluo Café and Bar. 70 Beiluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District.

(8402 1126) 东城区北锣鼓巷甲70号 bei-luo.com

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or begin with a 90-minute traditional coupled with a foot massage. Runs until May 31, 2012. RMB 780 plus surcharge (original price is RMB 1260 plus surcharge). Hilton Beijing Wangfujing. 6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District (5812 8888 ext 8560) 东城区王 府井东大街8号北京王府井希尔顿6层

Temptation Mondays Get over the Monday blues with 30% off any bottle of wine. Mosto (5208 6030). Mosto. 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

Piscine Rose Promotion Ladies get a glass of Piscine Rose for RMB 10.

Enoterra, D405, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6076) 朝阳 区三里屯路81号那里花园D405室

Venetian Style All month. A taste of Venice in Beijing. Try whipped Venetian codfish and pancetta risotto in a fivecourse set menu. A la carte also available. RMB 888+15%. Cepe, The RitzCarlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6629 6996) 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金 融街丽思卡顿酒店意味轩

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10-11.30AM Women’s Health: Menopause & HRT Dr Stephanie Teoh, family physician, will explain menopause in women – physiological changes, symptoms and signs and the impact on women’s health and well-being. She will also discuss treatment options including non-hormonal treatment, hormone replacement therapy and the latest guidelines, controversies and issues. There will also be an emphasis on health issues affecting more women during menopausal and also postmenopausal life such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis. seminar@internationalsos.com.

Beijing International SOS Clinic. Ste 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District (6462 9112) 朝阳区新 源里16号琨莎中心一座105室

10AM-1PM Black Sesame Kitchen Cooking Class: Dumplings Learn to make delicious pork, lamb and vegetarian jiaozi from scratch. RMB 300. 10am-1pm. Black Sesame Kitchen. 3 Heizhima Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9147 4408) blacksesamekitchen.com 东城区黑芝麻胡同3号

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Book Smugglers Club Join the Beijing Book Smugglers for their monthly book chat. The group votes on the book at the previous month’s meeting. 12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号

Green Drinks Join Beijing’s green community at their monthly meetand-greet. Happy hour promotions apply. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm.

Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) 朝阳区工体北路4号 院 chinabookworm.com

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Casino Nights at Modernista Every Tuesday they hold a night for those ready to play poker & mahjong. Advanced and Beginners are welcome.

Try your luck and exchange your chips for drinks at closing, or any other day of the month. (136 9142 5744) modernistabj@yahoo.com, Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街

Temple of Laughter Comedy Night Six of Beijing's finest Comedians making you laugh at Temple Bar in Gulou for another night of Stand-Up Comedy brought to you by Comedy Club China.

Hosted by Beijing funny-man, Toby Jarman. Free. Temple. B202, 206 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (131 6107 0713) 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B202

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7-11PM Carpineto Wine Dinner at Fratelli Fresh Join Antonio Zaccheo, 2003’s Italian Winemaker of the Year(Carpineto), and Chef Ivan Fargnoli for an exceptional evening of fine dining and wonderful wines at the exquisite Italian Restaurant Fratelli Fresh. RMB 488 + 15% service charge (includes Canapés + 4 courses meal paired with wines) Please RSVP before 20th of May. (5863 8203) laurent.darcimoles@mercuris. com.cn , 1/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳区东三环 中路61号北京富力万丽酒店1层

9.30PM-MIDNIGHT Bolero Music Cuban love songs performed live. Buy-one-get-one-free mojitos all night long. Modernista. 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744, modernistabj@yahoo. com) 东城区宝钞胡同44号

9-11.30PM Jazz Jam Session So you think you can play jazz? Come to Jianghu Bar for the Jam Session! Every Tuesday, they have different musicians coming for not only Jazz, but also Blues, Fushion, Avant-Garde, Progressive, and Experimental. Just grab your musical instrument and come prove it. This jam session welcomes all musicians.

Free to attend. (186 1008 7613) site.douban.com/jianghujiubar/, JincanZh@gmail.com Jianghu Bar, 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District 东城区 交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号江湖酒吧

TIMES VARY Temptation Tuesdays Drinks on Tuesday? Why not? Enjoy your favorite wines at 30% off. Modo, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6415 7207) 朝阳区 三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3楼

Casino Nights at Modernista Every Tuesday they hold a night for those ready to play POKER & MAHJONG. Advanced and Beginners are welcome. Try your luck and exchange your chips for drinks at closing, or any other day of the month. (136 9142 5744) modernistabj@yahoo.com, Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

Aria Wagyu Beef Heaven Aria Restaurant promises a memorable dining experience with premium Wagyu beef jet fresh from David Blackmore in Australia. Savour highlights such as Blackmore’s 9+ Topside Tar Tar, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio and Wagyu Sirloin. Set dinner menu at RMB 1,588 per person, which includes one glass of champagne. (6505 2266 ext 36). Aria, 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

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8.30AM-NOON Brand Strategies for Becoming a Social Business This seminar will help your enterprise to get its own customized social media branding strategies. ce180.com/client/events/265 2/F, Beijing International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国 门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部2楼仙鹤厅

10.30AM-1PM Chinese Kitchen: Tastes of Beijing Learn more about the city you love through its traditional dishes. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). The Hutong 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号 (北新桥地铁 站东南边）

Divas’ Wednesday Buy-one-get-one-free on bottles of Moët & Chandon and champagne cocktails. Free. 9pm-midnight. Xiu, 6/F, Park Life (entrance across from the Park Hyatt hotel lobby), Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1108) 秀，朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店6层银泰中心悦生活6层

6-8PM Modo After-Work Happy Hour Spice up your week with an after-work “wined-up” at MODO, featuring a self service wine bar and eight different wines by the glass for half price. Modo, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6415 7207) 朝阳 区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3楼

Q Bar Springing into Summer Special Summer is on the way, and Q Bar's outdoor terrace is officially open for the season. Paired with the spectacular views are spectacular deals on our ever-expanding line of quality cocktails.

Q Bar has long been known for our summery spirits, from refreshing Q Bar Mintinis to Lychee Ginger Caipirinhas and seductive Passion Fruit Mojitos.

(6595 9239) Top floor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu (the south end of Sanlitun Nanlu), Chaoyang District 朝 阳区百家庄6号（朝阳门医院北门东100 米）三里屯南路逸羽连锁酒店顶楼

6PM-MIDNIGHT Ladies’ Night at Ciro’s Two-for-one cocktails and Gypsy Kings covers from The Ismat Band. Free. (band starts 9.30pm). Ciro's Pomodoro, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6008) 波 莫多洛, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号

7.30PM-9.30PM Balboa Style Swing Classes Come to learn to swing with the best Swing

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Dance Teachers, Josh Dominick and Leru. RMB50/60 per class. swingbeijing.com, 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (13691425744) 东 城区宝钞胡同44号

8-10PM Open Mic Night Musicians, singers, poets, rappers and ventriloquists all welcome. No need for advanced registration, but you will need some discernible talent. Bring your own instruments. Free.

12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号

8PM-MIDNIGHT Wine Fever Buy a bottle and get free-flow tapas. RMB 200. 8-10pm.

Enoterra, D405, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6076) 朝阳 区三里屯路81号那里花园D405室

8.30-10PM Pudao Wines Master Class: Bordeaux and Burgundy Learn about wines, then drink them. Reservations essential: email beijing@pudaowines.com. RMB 500 (non-members), free (members).

8.30pm. Pudao Wines. Unit F1-01, Tower AB, The Office Park, 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang District (8590 3020) 朝阳区金 桐西路10号远洋光华国际AB座F1-01

9PM-MIDNIGHT Divas’ Wednesday Buy-one-get-one-

free on bottles of Moët & Chandon and champagne cocktails. Free. 9pmmidnight. Xiu, 6/F, Park Life (entrance across from the Park Hyatt hotel lobby), Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1108) 秀，朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店6 层银泰中心悦生活6层

TIMES VARY “Tomahawk” at Grange Grill A new signature dish-Tomahawk will bring guests renewing experience of tasting steak, which will be a great choice for a delight group dining. The beef “Tomahawk” is a rib fillet with a long rib bone left attached. Resembling an Indian tomahawk this specification can be packed off grain fed young beef 70 days. (5922 8880) westinbeijingdining.com 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

Aria Bar Classic and Modern Cocktail Come to Aria Bar for an exciting and unique opportunity to journey through a selection of classic and modern cocktails such as Perfect Manhattan, Mojito, Asian Mary and Bajito. For reservation, please call 6505 2266 extension 36. Aria, 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

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8.30-11.30AM Intellectual Properties: Complex Business and Legal Issue Overview: Case Study of Apple iPad Experts discussing the case study of the intellectual properties case study of Apple, and develop important strategies for Chinese enterprises. For more information, check ce180.com/client/ events/463

10AM-7PM Exhibition, Capturing ARCO: 25 years of photography in Spain The exhibition portrays some of the best photographic productions complied over the 30 years of existence of ARCO Madrid, Spain’s most important contemporary Art Fair and amongst the top European Artistic events. Free to attend. (5879 9666) Instituto Cervantes, 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District 朝 阳区工体南路甲1号北京塞万提斯学院

11.30AM-2PM Negotiating Employment Contracts In 2010, Morry Morgan published ‘Selling Big to China – Negotiating Principles for the World’s Largest Market’ . He gives a talk to this CE180 event. 450RMB per person (2 course meal, tea and coffee included). 27/F,

Hilton Wine Club Every Thursday sommelier Julia Zhu hosts wine tastings where guests can enjoy five different wines from a variety of regions.

RMB 150 per person, RMB 88 per person for in-house guests. The Hilton Beijing. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝

Salami, Parmigiano, Gorgonzola, Italian wines and much more for a superb dinner. RMB 180 for a big, big plate.

(136 9142 5744) 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

8PM Girls’ Night Out at Xiu Ladies enjoy two free drinks and 30% off all bottles of Absolut. Xiu. Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建国门外大

阳区东三环北路东方路1号

街2号柏悦酒店

Discussing American Culture Every Thursday evening join Culture Yard for a discussion about modern issues concerning the ever-changing American culture. RMB 35 per person. (8404 4166) contact@cultureyard.net Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District

Ladies Night at Zeta Bar Great music, free MULATA Rum cocktails and a “girl-zone” exclusive for ladies. Zeta Bar, 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5050) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1

东城区石雀胡同10号越洋

号希尔顿饭店2层颐达吧

7-9PM Beijing Aardvarks Rugby Training The Beijing Aardvarks Rugby Club welcomes you to join their weekly Rugby Training sesions near CBD on Thursdays @ 720pm (Please call for specific location) as they gear up for the 2012 Beijing Cup and the 2012 Shanghai 7's tournament, accompanied with team tours to Xiamen, Chengdu and more.

Contact Stu (134 3670 1915, aardvarksrfc@yahoo.com, beijingaardvarks.org) Italian Products Tasting Night This is one of the most impressive tastings you can find in Beijing. BCG is bringing

Intellectual Properties: Complex Business and Legal Issue Overview: Case Study of Apple iPad Experts discussing the case study of the intellectual properties case study of Apple, and develop important strategies for Chinese enterprises. For more information, please check ce180.com/client/events/463

9PM

Shen Yue at Migas Shen Yue takes us on a journey into the soul of Deep House music. Only the sexiest of grooves need apply. Free to attend.

(5208 6061) 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路 81号那里花园6层

Times vary Chad Harris Grand Opening at Más Cocktails & Tapas Más Cocktails & Tapas presents a re-scheduled opening for Chad Harris’ solo photography show. Chad Harris is a Miami based artist who has worked with collaborative art & music groups, in addition to creating more ephemeral pieces in non-art locations. These and other works are hosted on his blog, gardenthing.blogspot.com, which serves as a kind of sketchbook or idea planner.

Enjoy free tapas, an outdoor terrace and quality cocktails & blended drinks.

25 Beixinqiao Toutiao 北新桥头条25号 mas.tapas.bar@gmail.com Red Road - Chen Ke First Solo Exhibition Red Gate Gallery is pleased to present its first solo show of Chen Ke’s oil paintings. Chen’s rich red paintings describe the utopia of the late 50s and early 60s when the republic was emerging from the revolution and building a New China. Everyone was pulling together, everyone was equal and everyone thought the future was bright, and Red. The exhibition works can be viewed at redgategallery.com/currentexhibition. 1/F and 4/F, Dongbianmen Watchtower, Chongwenmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区崇文门东大街 东便门角楼楼上

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10AM-1PM Biking in the Hutong, discover the old Beijing Come with them as they take you through the marvelous Hutongs, hidden to even most local Beijingers. Together you will discover many old and fascinating scenes such as Chinese quadrangles and sites such as Shichahai, Temple of Confucius, Bell and Drum towers. You will not only see the ingenuity of ancient Chinese architecture but also learn about the historical significance of these sites. service@chihaner.com 5/F, Tower B, Jingonghongyang Dasha, 25 Binhe Lu, Guanganmenwai Nan, Xicheng District 西城区广安门外南滨河路25号金 工宏洋大厦B座5层 (135 2273 6965)

10AM-5PM Red Road - Chen Ke first Solo Exhibition Red Gate Gallery is pleased to present its first solo show of Chen Ke’s oil paintings. Chen was nominated

by Wang Yuping as part of the Two Generations exhibition celebrating Red Gate’s 20th Anniversary in 2011, which is now touring Australia. Chen’s rich red paintings describe the utopia of the late 50’s and early 60s when the republic was emerging from the revolution and building a New China. brian@redgategallery.com Red Gate Gallery, 1/F and 4/F, Dongbianmen Watchtower, Chongwenmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区崇文门东 大街东便门角楼楼上红门画廊

5PM Pink Fridays LGBT-friendly evening showcasing pink Piscos, Cosmos and daiquiris. Free. Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区 三里屯南路1号

Beiluo Happy Hour Buy-one-getone-free on mixed drinks, wine-bythe-glass, soft drinks and Beijing draught beer from 5-8pm. Beiluo Café and Bar. 70 Beiluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (8402 1126) 东城 区北锣鼓巷甲70号 bei-luo.com

6-11PM MEAT Me! Australian tenderloin features in this meat-heavy buffet. RMB 328+15%, RMB 108 extra for free-flow house wine and Stella Artois. Elements,

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Slow Boat Beers dock at Terra Enjoy a selection of Slow Boat craft brews at Terra for RMB 45 a pint. Terra. 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

Hilton Beijing 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District (5865 5020) 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层元素阁

Summer Party 2012 Mark your calendar on the 25th of May for the Summer Party of 2012 - Right after the Swedish Chamber of Commerce AGM. Please remember to cancel your reservation 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend in order to allow other members to participate this event. Otherwise a noshow fee will be applied and you will be invoiced for the event. (5922 3388) Royal Garden, Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲六号北京皇 家大饭店皇家花园(5922 3388)

9PM-Midnight Milonga Emoción Meet and mingle with fellow Tango lovers. RMB 50 (includes one drink) John Hawkins. B1/F, Workers' Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (139 1120 1872, 6551 2971, 6552 5905, TangoChinoClub@gmail.com) 创意之窗, 朝阳区工人 体育馆工体北路

9PM-2AM 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 (186 0114 3498, vidamiaclub@yahoo.com) 东城 区东中街58号美惠大厦 一单元 203室, 东四十条桥附近

9.30PM-12.30AM Anna Stamburg Band Blues, jazz and soul. Free. Ciro’s Pomodoro. 81 Nali Patio, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District (5208 6008) 朝阳区那里花园三里屯路81号

10PM-2AM Retro Dance/WASABI + Acupuncture DJ Demone provides a night of disco and swing at Lantern Box, while pure techno engulfs Lantern Space. RMB 50, free (before 11pm).

10pm. Lantern. 100m north of Workers' Stadium West Gate, Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District (135 0134 8785) 朝 阳区工体西路工体西门往北走100米

TIMES VARY Slow Boat Beers dock at Terra Enjoy a selection of Slow Boat craft brews at Terra for RMB 45 a pint. Terra. 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

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saturday 9AM-2PM

Culinary Market Tour Every week The Hutong Kitchen leads culinary walking tours to help you create your own Chinese kitchen, as well as get over the intimidation factor and confusion of the Chinese food market. This interactive and practical local walking tour explores all the colorful and fresh items in a local market, with tips on how to incorporate Chinese flavors into your dishes back home. The Hutong. 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡 同1号 (北新桥地铁站东南边）

9AM-3PM French Brunch at Le Petit Gourmand Start off your Saturdays with a generous French Brunch of eggs, bacon, potatoes and sausages, fresh fruit salad and French pastries. RMB 98. lepetitigourmand.com.cn (6417 6095) Le Petit Gourmand, 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District朝阳区三里屯 后街同里3层小美食家

Beanstalk-Home League Spring 2012 Sports Beijing and Basketball World are co-organizing the Spring 2012 basketball program at Beanstalk International Bilingual School. This follows the curriculum and structure of the already successful Home League program at Shunyi. All the programs are organized by Coach David Gros with a team of qualified and enthusiastic coaches. RMB 1,500. activities@ sportsbj.com (6430 1370/1176) Beanstalk International Bilingual School, 38 Nanshiliju, Chaoyang District (8456 6019) 朝阳区南十里居38号

5.30PM-10PM

Grand Central, where dreams, romance and fortune meet by the crossroads of Park and Vanderbilt Avenues. Join them for old school martinis, while Dean Marin, Tony Bennett and Ray Charles hold court. The elegance and sophistication of the Camelot years are yours to experience in one unforgettable evening. Attire: black tie and Fifth Avenue Elegance. RMB 1,500 per person (on sale beginning May) amchamchina. org/gala2012 Capital M, 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District (6702 2727, reservations@capital-m-beijing.com) 崇文区前门步行街2号3层前门M餐厅

7pm-12am

Mexican Saturdays at Kranzler’s Eat your fill from freshly-rolled chicken, beef and fish tortilla wraps, cured salmon quesadillas, rustic guacamole and chicken & corn soup, washed down with zingy lime margaritas.

Buen apetito! RMB 98 in addition to regular buffet charge of RMB 268. All prices are subject to 15% surcharge.

(6465 3388 ext.4222) restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区

Bencham Annual Gala Promises to be a very entertaining night with special guests from Belgium: Boogie Boy and N8N, a silent auction and a lucky draw. To reserve a seat or a table, please contact Ms Den Yeh at gala-bj@ bencham.org or call +86 10 8523 6105. Single ticket: 988 RMB Table (10 seats): 8888 RMB. Beijing Marriott Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路甲26

凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

Latin and Ballroom Dancing Party Sino-Chu wine bar holds Latin and Ballroom dancing parties every Saturday night. Minimum RMB 30 purchase from the wine bar is required to attend.

Sino-Chu Wine Bar. 18 Liangmahe Nanlu (behind the Australian embassy), Chaoyang District (8532 2418) 朝阳区东

6-10PM AmCham China 2012 Gala Dinner

号海航大厦万豪酒店

8.30-11.30pm

直门外大街亮马河南路18号

9.30PM Danadri at Modernista Hailing from Barbados and Cape Verde, this duo mainly comprises flute and guitar, and also incorporate instruments such as percussion (congas, bongos or jumbe), keyboard and beat-box. Their genre veers from contemporary jazz, batuku and morna but Danadri is always willing to create fusions with hip hop, rock, reggae, flamenco, bossa nova and more. Free. Modernista. 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744, modernistabj@yahoo.com) 东城 区宝钞胡同44号

Mexican Saturdays at Kranzler’s Kranzler’s is delighted to welcome a Mexicoinspired addition to its Saturday buffet, joining our ample spread of global gastronomy. Eat your fill from freshly-rolled chicken, beef and fish tortilla wraps, cured salmon quesadillas, rustic guacamole and chicken & corn soup, washed down with zingy lime margaritas. Buen apetito! RMB 98 in addition to regular buffet charge of RMB 268. All prices are subject to 15% surcharge. (6465 3388 ext.4222) restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

10PM Nu Beat Society Brazilian new house sensation Djuliana Lima and the Italy’s Ludo V kick off Haze’s new party series.

RMB 50. 10pm. Haze. B1/F, On the Corner Cafe, Guanghualu Soho, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 6128) 朝阳区光华路光华路Soho地下1层

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Hiking Through Hills and Water in Shuiquan Canyon Shuiquan Canyon is a rare place here, where one finds water coursing in harmony with the surrounding hills and valleys. Along the road, visitors will see broken sections of the Great Wall stretching from steep ridges. You’ll arrive at Xiangtun Village, a small mountain village first built in1623 during the Ming Dynasty. info@discoverbj.com, DiscoverBJ.com

9AM-7PM Ride Horse to the wild Great Wall You will taste typical local farmer's lunch (fish barbecue, wild vegetables), then start the exciting horse riding and climbing the mountain to the Wild Great Wall. RMB 500 per person. Email ptpclub@yahoo.cn, with the title of this tour, and indicating your name, gender, age, nationality, profession and Chinese mobile number for reservation. Deadline for reservations is 9pm Friday.

10AM-12PM Survival Chinese Come to one or more of these workshops to learn the essential vocabulary for surviving in China!

200 RMB (600 RMB advanced payment for all 4). contact@cultureyard.net (8404 4166). 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (Beixinqiao, exit C, turn left, walk 400m). 东城区石雀胡同10号

10.30AM-6PM Du Jian: Solo Exhibition of Jiang Chao This is the first solo exhibition of Jiang Chao, a collaboration between onemoon and Yun galleries, and it includes major work since his graduation from Central Academy of Fine Arts, Printmaking Department.

Du Jian is remarkable because the profundity of Jiang Chao’s idea and his corroborating skill. Each element of his creation is thoroughly conceived and integrated. Free to attend. Yun Gallery, 3818 Warehouse 798, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District

11.30AM-3PM Healthy Bubbalicious The usual fun of the buffet brunch, with interactive games and nutritional information to help you give your health a kick. RMB 498+15% (includes free-flow cham-

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Mashup Badminton Come play what the Chinese play – Badminton!

Whether you’re a newbie with RMB 35 rackets (you get 2 rackets for that price) or 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 pagne). Seasonal Tastes. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8880) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀 大饭店2层

Spring Fizztastic Sunday Brunch Enjoy the FIZZtastic Sunday Brunch at Vasco’s complemented with free-flowing premium champagne and music.

Vasco's. 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8 号希尔顿北京王府井酒店5层

NOON-4PM “Hot & Wet” BBQ Pool Party at DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing Indulge yourself with perfectly charcoal grilled hamburgers, BBQ'd meats & seafood, and try out the full salad bar with all the trimmings at our landscaped rooftop garden; then taking a dip into DoubleTree Hilton’s swimming pool.

Enjoy the free flow of iced beer, red and white wine & soft drinks, while you soak up the sun rays and music vibes. RMB 268 per person. (6338 1999 ext 1628) Garden of Serendipity, Level 3, DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing, 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楼

5-7PM Mashup Badminton Come play what the Chinese play – badminton!

Whether you’re a newbie with RMB 35 rackets or aspiring professionals 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 Sunday Brunch One of the best champagne brunches in town relies on quality rather than quantity. RMB 428+15% per person (includes freeflow champagne). VIC, 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (8599 6666) 朝阳区建 国路93号万达广场C座6层VIC 国际美食

Flowing to Proportion - Exposition of Anibal Maillo “Flowing to Proportion" combines powerful contrasts and hypnotizing curves, these pieces vary according to mood and interpretation while keeping an organic, yet urban style. These painting were done by talented spanish artist Anibal Maillo. Free to attend. (136 9142 5744) 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

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10AM-11PM Opening Special Winejoy Wine Bar and Cellar is specialized in providing quality imported Australian and New Zealand wine – hard to find products anywhere in Beijing. They are now offering special opening promotion.

Shop wide 20%, daily house wine buy one glass get the 2nd glass free.

(6416 0523) Vinejoy Wine Bar and Cellar VINEJOY Beijing, Unit 108-109, World Residence No.8 Shizipo Street, Dongcheng District 东城区十字坡街8号 铂晶豪庭108-109室

11.30am-10PM Bean Curd Collection at The Oriental of Traders Hotel, Beijing The Oriental will serve a variety of fresh and delectable bean curd dishes from 6 May, which are carefully developed by the Executive Chinese Chef Long Yongquan. The Bean Curd Menu includes braised bean curd with minced pork meat, braised bean curd with live abalone, deep fried bean curd wrapped minced shrimp vegetable and so on. (6505 2277 ext

Feast buffet A vibrant buffet and a la carte offerings featuring a combination of Western and Asian culinary delights.

The live cooking stations allow guests to experience the action and savor the aroma. Business lunch at RMB 138 (net).

Buffet dinner at RMB 288 (net). Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, 36 Bei Sanhuan Donglu, Dongcheng District.

(5798 8888) 东城区北三环东路36号北京 金隅喜来登酒店

11.30AM-10PM Egyptian Buffet Craving An Egyptian guest chef prepares traditional Egyptian dishes, including lentil soup, stuffed pigeon, Egyptian shawarma chicken, rokak dough with ground beef, and many other fantastic dishes.

RMB 158 per person for lunch and RMB 188 per person for dinner. Rate is subject to 15% surcharge. Renaissance Café, Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区 朝阳区霄云路36号 北京国航万丽酒店

6-8PM MODO After-Work Happy Hour Hip up your week with an after-work winedup. Get your hands on MODO's self serv-

ice wine bar and taste eight different wine labels by the glass, half priced from Mondays to Thursdays. The eight wines are available in MODO's Enomatic wine dispenser machine, a card based piece of wine wonder. Promotion from Monday 19 March to Thursday 31 May 2012.

(6415 7217) 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)

7-10PM French Festival Croisement "Entremet, Entremots" It is a powerful contemporary performance - a creative combination of delicate food and theater. A dinning table replaced the stage, the audience turned actors. The guests will be sitting at same table and enjoying the meal in the atmosphere of harmony and surprise. (8599 6666/6801) pr3@sofitelwandabj.com, pr2@sofitelwandabj.com, http://sofitel. radicaexpress.com/ Sofitel Wanda Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路93号 万达广场C座北京万达索菲特大饭店

8-10.30PM Tango Classes Mark and Annie teach the “dance of love.” Classes for both beginner and intermediate levels RMB 70 per person, RMB 60 per person if you sign up as a couple (includes a free soft drink). Hot Cat Club. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District (6400 7868) 东城 区方家胡同46号艺术园区(国子监南临)

TIMES VARY Hutong Cuisine Cooking School Learn how to prepare popular Sichuanese and Cantonese dishes. All classes are hands-on and each teaches five different dishes. See hutongcuisine. com for a full schedule. 40 Dongsi Liutiao, Dongcheng District (6407 6889) 东城区东城区东四六条40号

French Festival Croisement “Entremet, Entremots” It is a powerful contemporary performance - a creative combination of delicate food and theater. A dinning table replaced the stage, the audience turned actors. The guests will be sitting at same table and enjoying the meal in the atmosphere of harmony and surprise.

(8599 6666/6801) pr3@sofitelwandabj.com, pr2@sofitelwandabj.com, http:// sofitel.radicaexpress.com/ Sofitel Wanda Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座北京万达索菲特大饭店

China International Fair for Trade in Services and Lord Green's visit to China The inaugural China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will take place in Beijing from 28 May to 1 June. The Fair will feature a large exhibition, high level forum discussing global development in services, and separate sector forums and trade discussions between Chinese cities and international participants. (5826 0973), Register through britishchamber.cn/ content/chinabeijing-internationalfair-trade-services, China National Convention Center, 7 Tianchen Donglu, Chaoyang District 北京国家会议中心

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10AM-NOON Delightful Afternoon at Library Enjoy your time chatting, lounging and gossiping in the cozy yet elegant setting, surrounded by books and the homely fireplace. Invite a couple of friends or treat yourself to some “me” time in a window sofa all to yourself.

Three delectable afternoon tea menus await you daily. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城 区王府井东街8号希尔顿北京王府井酒店 书阁 pentabeijing.com

11.30AM-10PM Spice Up Your Life The Renaissance Café offers guests authentic Thai delicacies bursting with tropical flavors.

Lunch Buffet at RMB 158 per person.

Dinner Buffet at RMB 188 per person.

(6468 9999 ext 3121) Rate subject to 15% surcharge. Children of 12 years and below pay half price. 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. Renaissance Cafe, Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区 霄云路36号 北京国航万丽酒店

A Taste of Malaysia at Scene a Café Scene a Café Chef de Cuisine Kenneth Chee, a native Malaysian with more than 20 years of culinary experience, invites food lovers to experience the flavors, aromas and colors of Malaysian cuisine at Scene a Cafe's dinner buffet, which highlights some exquisitely crafted dishes. Dinner buffet is priced at RMB 298 plus 15% per person.

(6505 2266 ext 35) China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 33) 朝阳区建国 门外大街1号中国大饭店

4-6PM Movie Night at Le Petit Gourmand Watch your favorite movies for free on the terrace and enjoy food and drink specials. Le Petit Gourmand. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6417 6095) 朝阳区三里屯后 街同里3层

6-10PM Traditional Beijing Extravaganza Enjoy Beijing-style dishes and timehonored local foods at Dynasty Plaza.

RMB 268 net per person. (5816 8888

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Gaelic Football Training Join the Beijing Gaelic men and women’s football club for training Tuesday 8pm in Lido at Si’de Park. Contact the club at beijinggaa@yahoo.com for more information. RMB 40, free for first-timers. (6438 6093) Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台西路 ext. 8298) Dynasty Plaza, 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

8-10PM Gaelic Football Training Join the Beijing Gaelic men and women's football club for training Tuesday 8pm in Lido at Si'de Park. Contact the club at beijinggaa@yahoo.com for more information. RMB 40, free for first-timers.

(6438 6093) Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台西路

8PM-1AM The Lounge Reward yourself a fabulous martini and cocktail night after a long working day. (5927 8888) 1/F, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiao Yun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝 阳区霄云路甲26号北京海航大厦万豪酒 店1层大堂吧

8.30-10.30PM Mashup Coed Dodgeball League Everyone signs up as an individual and gets “mashed” into different teams where you’ll meet plenty of new friends while you play 6-on-6 dodgeball. Maximum 12 players on a team. RMB 500 for the season. Dongsi Olympic Community Sports Culture Center (near Chaoyangmen Station on Line 2), 14 Chaoyangmen North Alley, Dongcheng District 东四奥林匹克社区 体育文化中心, 朝阳门内北小街14号

9-11.30PM Free Jazz Jam at Jianghu Bring your instrument and come jam with musicians of a variety of styles – from blues, jazz, funk, fusion and more. Free.

Jianghu Live Show Bar. 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District (6401 5269) 东城 区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号

TIMES VARY Slowboat Beers Dock at Terra Choose from American Pale Ale - a medium body American style pale ale or Slow Boat Red Ale - a complex malt character and nose, flavors of caramel and hints of chocolate. Served by the pint for RMB 45. Terra. 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) Australian Feature Day The Chinese Ministry of Commerce, working with the Beijing Municipal Government, will conduct the China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) from 28 May to 1 June. An Australian Feature Day will take place on Tuesday, 29 May at the Intercontinental Beijing Beichen Hotel adjacent to the China National Convention Centre. Visit ustrade.gov. au/CIFTIS2012 1/F, InterContinental Beijing Beichen, 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北辰西路8号 北京北辰洲际酒店1层 (8437 1188)

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wine bar and taste eight different wine labels by the glass – half priced from Mondays to Thursdays, 6-8pm. MODO, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6415 7207) 朝阳

Wednesday

10.30AM-1PM Chinese Kitchen: Tastes of Beijing Learn more about the city you love through its traditional dishes. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). The Hutong 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号 (北新桥地铁 站东南边）

5-8PM Happy Hour at Beiluo All mixed drinks, beer, wine and soft drinks are buy-one-get-one-free from 5-8pm.

Beiluo Café and Bar. 70 Beiluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (8402 1126) 东城区 北锣鼓巷甲70号 bei-luo.com Happy Hour at Mississippi Restaurant and Bar Enjoy half off a selection of cocktails and RMB 25 for two draught beers, as well as pizza and appetizers. Mississippi Restaurant and Bar. 7 Xiushui Nanlu (next to Grandma's Kitchen), Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6586 0611) 朝阳区秀水南路7号

6-8PM After-Work Happy Hour at MODO Get hands on with MODO's self service

区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3楼

6-9PM The Hot Club at Modernista Following the tradition of Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club of France in the 1930’s this half Chinese, half French group performs Gypsy Jazz standards every Wednesday at Modernista. Modernista.

44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744, modernistabj@ yahoo.com) 东城区宝钞胡同44号

6PM-MIDNIGHT Ladies’ Night at Ciro’s Two-for-one cocktails and Gypsy Kings covers from The Ismat Band. Free. (Band starts 9.30pm). Ciro's Pomodoro, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6008) 波 莫多洛, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号

7.30PM-9.30PM Balboa Style Swing Classes Come to learn to swing with the best Swing Dance Teachers, Josh Dominick and Leru. RMB50/60 per class. swingbeijing.com, 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (13691425744) 东 城区宝钞胡同44号

Strong Society, Smart State: James Reilly China's Foreign Policy In his latest book, James Reilly (University of Sydney) explores the rise and influence of public opinion on Chinese foreign

policy, revealing a remarkable evolution in authoritarian responses to social turmoil. Join them to hear Reilly on how Chinese leaders have responded to popular demands for political participation with a sophisticated strategy of tolerance, responsiveness, persuasion, and repression, a successful approach that helps explain how and why the Communist Party continues to rule China. RMB 20/30 per person.

Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路4号院

8-10PM Open Mic Night Musicians, singers, poets, rappers and ventriloquists all welcome. No need for advanced registration, but you will need some discernible talent. Bring your own instruments. Free. 12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城 区南锣鼓巷福祥1号

8PM-MIDNIGHT Wine Fever Buy a bottle and get free-flow tapas. RMB 200. 8-10pm.

Enoterra, D405, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6076) 朝阳 区三里屯路81号那里花园D405室

9PM-MIDNIGHT Divas’ Wednesday Buy-one-get-onefree on bottles of Moët & Chandon and champagne cocktails. Free. 9pmmidnight. Xiu, 6/F, Park Life (entrance across from the Park Hyatt hotel lobby), Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1108) 秀，朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店6 层银泰中心悦生活6层

Windy Barnes at MIX Indulge yourself with the smooth and luxurious vocals of jazz singer Windy Barnes.

For more information & reservations, please contact 5922 8880 or visitwestinbeijingdining.com. Mix. Westin Chaoyang 1/F, 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

TIMES VARY

Chinese Kitchen: Tastes of Beijing Learn more about the city you love through its traditional dishes. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). The Hutong 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号 (北新桥地铁站东南边）

Wednesday Roasts at The Westin Enjoy hearty fare and indulge in the weekly changing roasted menu with beef, pork, lamb choices and tasty side dishes. For reservations and more information, please call 5922 8880 or visit westinbeijingdining.com. 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

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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

Beijing Aier-Intech Eye Hospital

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Changping NANSHAO SHAHE UNIVERSITY PARK SHAHE GONGHUACHENG ZHUXINZHUANG

LIFE SCIENCE PARK

HUILONGGUAN DONGDAJIE

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Business Business Listings Chambers of Commerce

AHK (Delegations of German Industry & Commerce) bj.china.ahk.de AmCham-China (The American Chamber of Commerce) .amchamchina.org Austcham Beijing austcham.org British Chamber of Commerce in China britishchamber.cn BENCHAM (Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China) bencham.org Camera di Commercio Italiana in Cina (China-Italy Chamber of Commerce) cameraitacina.com CCIFC (French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China) ccifc.org DCCC (Danish chamber of commerce in China) dccc.com.cn European Chamber (European Union Chamber of Commerce in China) euccc.com.cn Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China (HKCCC) hkccc.com.cn ICCCI (INDIA CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY) indiachinachamber.com IsCham China (The Israeli Chamber of Commerce in China) ischam.org Singcham (Singapore chamber of commerce and industry in China) singcham.com.cn Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China spanishchamber-ch.com Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China swedishchamber.com.cn Swisscham (Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Beijing) bei.swisscham.org Professional Networking

Beijing Entrepreneurs ce-online.cn 2/F, Annex to Sunjoy Mansion No. 6 Ritan Road, Chaoyang District (6569 1321) 朝阳区北京市朝阳 区日坛路6号新族大厦2层

Viva Beijing Professional Women’s Network Meets last Wednesday of every month. vivabeijing.org Entrepreneur’s Organization Beijing Chapter eobeijing.com Serviced offices

Vantone Commercial Center 万通商 务中心 1) 26-27/F, Tower D, Vantone Center, A6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie,

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Chaoyang District (5905 5905) 朝阳区 朝阳门外大街甲6号万通中心D座26-27 层; 2) 8/F, Tower A, 2 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (8804 7288) 西 城区阜城门外大街2号A座8层 vantone-

commercialcenter.com

The Executive Centre Level 15 Yintai Office Tower C, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6563 7888) 朝阳区 建国门外大街2号 银泰中心银泰 写字楼15层 executivecentre.com

Servcorp Rm 601, Bldg W2, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District (8520 0000) 东城

区东长安街1号东方广场W2办公楼601室

www.servcorp.net Servoffice International Centre 世 鳌商务中心 1) 5/F, CBD International Tower, 16 Yongan Dongli, Chaoyang District 朝阳区永安东里16号 CBD国际 大厦5层; 2) 4/F, Teda Times Center, 15 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳 区光华路15号泰达时代中心4层; 3) 12/F, Oversea Plaza, 8 Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华东里8 号中海广场南楼12层; 4) 10/F, SOHO Nexus Center, A19 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路甲 19号 SOHO嘉盛中心10层; 5) 9/F, Tower A West, Tianyin Mansion, A2 Fuxingmennan Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区 复兴门南大街2号 天银大厦A座西9层; 6) 1 Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyang District 朝阳 区三丰北里1号 servoffice.com SBC Business Serviced (Beijing) Co., Ltd. 11/F, Tower A, Gateway, 18 Xiaguangli Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District (59231166) 朝阳区 东三环霞光里北路18号佳程广场A座11层

Sbc.com.hk APBC Offices 1) 16/F Gemdale Plaza Tower A, 91 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District (5920 8333) 朝阳区建国路91 号金地中心A座16层; 2) 10/F, World Financial Center, East Tower, 1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环中路1号环球金融中心东 塔10层 (5920 8336); 3) 17/F Ping An

International Financial Plaza, Tower B, 1-3 Xin Yuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区新源南路1-3号平安国际 金融中心B座17层 (5829 1888) apbcoffices.com Regus 12 locations available in Beijing: China World Tower 3, Zhongguancun Metropolis Tower, NCI Centre, China Life Tower, IFC, Parkview Green (Opening Soon), Financial Street Excel Centre, Prosper Center, Kerry Centre, Pacific Century Place, China Central Place, Lufthansa Center (400 120 1205) 国贸三期,中关村欧美汇大厦,北京新华 保险大厦中心,北京中国人寿大厦,财源 国际中心, 芳草地,雷格斯卓著中心,雷

格斯北京世纪财富中心,嘉里中心,盈科 中心,华贸中心,燕莎中心 regus.cn

InnoBiz 27/F Tower C, Office Park, 5 Jinghua Nanjie, Chaoyang District (8535 0888) 朝阳区景华南街5号远洋· 光华国际C座27层 Innobizoffice.com

TRAVEL TRAVEL AGENCIES

Country Holidays Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (+21 3222 0616, beijing@countryholidays.com. cn) countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区东 三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼2804

Kingdom Travel Specializes in corporate and holiday travel planning and offers airline, hotel, car, and cruise reservation services. Staffed by professional travel consultants. Apt 718, Bldg 2, Guanghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5870 3388, fit@ kingdomtravel.com.cn) kingdomtravel. com.cn 中侨国旅, 朝阳区光华路22号光 华路SOHO 2号楼718室

Sunflower Travel Specializes in leisure and business travel, offering international and domestic trips, and customized trips to create a unique travel experience. 22D, Bldg B, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (8447 6361) sunflowertravel-cn.com, Dongcheng District. (8447 6361) 东城 区东直门外大街48号东方银座B座22D)

TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. Travel services from an international team. Offers city tours, tour packages with special interest groups and individual travel arrangements all over China, as well as to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other Asian countries.

Unit 921-926, Bright China Chang An Bldg, Tower 2, 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8519 8800, privatetours@tui.cn) tui.cn 途易, 东城区建国门 内大街7号光华长安大厦2座921-926 Airlines

Air Canada Rm C201, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(400 811 2001) aircanada.cn 加拿大航空, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C201

Air France Rm 1609, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8808) airfrance.com.cn 法国航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲12号昆泰国际大厦 1号楼1609室

Korean Air 901-3, Hyundai Motor Towers, 38 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 8137, 40065 88888) koreanair.com.cn 朝阳区霄云路38号现 代汽车大厦901-3号

Phillipine Airlines Unit 1621, Tower 2, Bright China Chang An Building, No. 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District (6510 2991) cn.airphillipineairlines. com 菲律宾航空,东城区建国门内大街7 号光华长安大厦2座1621室

Turkish Airlines W103, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1867) thy.com 土耳其航 空, 亮马桥路50号燕莎中心W103

United Airlines C/D1, 15/F, Tower A, Gateway Plaza, 18 Xiaguangli, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8468 6666) united.com 美国联合航空, 朝阳区东三 环路霞光里18号佳程广场A座15层C/D1 Hotels

Grace Beijing Unit 1, 706 Houjie, 798 Art District (enter from north gate), 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(64361818) 酒仙桥路2号院798艺术区 706后街1号

Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District., Xicheng District (6606 8866) 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店

Shangri-La Hotel Beijing, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District (6841 2211) 海 淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店

Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区亮马桥路50 号凯宾斯基饭店

Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8888) 朝阳区东三环中路 61号北京富力万丽酒店

Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing 6A Dongbeisanhuan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922 3388) 北京市朝阳区北三

Serviced apartments

Ascott 1) Ascott Beijing, 108B Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (6567 8100) 朝 阳区建国路108B; 2) Ascott Raffles City Beijing, 1-2 Dongzhimennan Dajie, Dongcheng District (8405 3888) 东城 区东直门南大街1-2 3) Somerset Grand Fortune Garden Beijing, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8451 8888) 朝阳区亮马桥路46号; 4) Somerset ZhongGuanCun Beijing, 15 Haidian Zhongjie, Haidian District (5873 0088) 海淀区海淀中街15号; 5) Luxury Serviced Residence Beijing, 17 Jianhua Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6566 2200) 朝阳区建华南路17号 ascottchina.com, the-ascott.com, somerset.com The Millennium Residences @ Beijng Fortune Plaza Bldg 6, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (8588 2888) 朝阳区 东三环中路七号院六号楼 millenniumresidencesbeijing.com Oakwood Residence Beijing No. 8 Dongzhimenwai Xiejie, Chaoyang District, Beijing (5995 2888)北京市朝阳 区东直门外斜街8号 oakwoodasia.com/ oakwood-residence-beijing Fraser Residence CBD Block B, Ocean International Centre, 58 Dongsihuanzhonglu, Chaoyang District (5870 9188, 40088 16988, sales.frbeijing@ frasershospitality.com) 朝阳区东四环中

王府井希尔顿酒店

The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂 北京威斯汀大饭店

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing, 168 Guang’anmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (6338 1999) 西城区广安门外大 街168号希尔顿逸林酒店

Marriott Beijing Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万 豪酒店

Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1 号北京希尔顿酒店

中心, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心1座 105室

Beijing Puhua International Clinic Mon-Sun 9am-6pm. 54 Wusheng Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (8773 5522, 8911 6665 (24hr hotline)) puhuaclinic.com 北京普华门 诊, 朝阳区东三环武圣北路54号

Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic Mon-Thu 9:30am-7:30pm, Fri-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm. Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383) unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 顺义区天竺开发 区荣祥广场818号

Beijing United Family Hospital Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm. 24-hour emergency care. 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (5927 7000, 5927 7120 (ER ), fax 5927 7200) unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家 医院, 朝阳区将台路2号

Cosmetic Surgery Center 38 ShangdixinxiLu, Haidian District. (8289 0216) sar.com.cn 北医三院上地门诊部医学美

路58号远洋国际中心B座北京辉盛庭国际 公寓 frasershospitality.com

容中心, 海淀区上地信息路38号上地数 码大厦B座

Embassy House 18 Donzhimenwai Xiaojie, Dongcheng District (8449 9000) 东城区东直门外小街18号万国公寓 embassyhouse.comHospitals

Hong Kong International Medical Clinic Daily 9am-9pm. 9/F, office tower of the Swissotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Dongcheng District.

(6501 4260, 6553 2288 ext 2345/6/7) hkclinic.com 北京港澳国际医务诊所,

Healthcare

环东甲6号

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号北京

Beijing International SOS Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm.

Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (Clinic: 6462 9112, 24hr hotline 6462 9100, china.inquiries@internationalsos.com) internationalsos.com 北京国际救援

Hospitals

21st Century Health Care - Beijing Glory Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 6pm; 24 hour house call service.

40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(84446168 (English/Chinese)8444 6160 (Japanese) 6468 6021(Korean)) gloryclinic.com 朝阳区亮马路40号 Bayley & Jackson Medical Center Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm. 7 Ritan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8562 9998, after-hours emergencies 8562 9990, billing@ikang.com) bjhealthcare. com 庇利积臣医疗中心, 朝阳区日坛

东城区朝阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒 店办公楼9层

International Medical Center (IMC) Daily 24hrs. S106, S111 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3, 6465 1384/28, marketing@imcclinics.com) 北京国际 医疗中心,朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心 写字楼1层S106

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OASIS Healthcare Beijing’s fullservice international luxury hospital.

9 Jiuxianqiao North Road Chaoyang District, Beijing,100015 China 北京市朝 阳区酒仙桥北路9号 +86 400 UR OASIS oasishealth.cn

Beijing Intech Eye Hospital Daily 8.30am-4.30pm. 1/F, 4-5/F, Panjiayuan Plaza, 12 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6771 5558, customerservice@ intecheye.com) intecheye.com 英智眼

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科医院, 朝阳区潘家园南里12号潘家园 大厦1层,4-5层

诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

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Beijing Service Apartment for Rent Daily/Monthly/Yearly @ Sublet.CN FULL SERVICE: 24H Hotline: 008610-6493-8285, 6491-2993 Email: subletcn@gmail.com Website: http://www.sublet.cn Dongzhimen/Sanlitun Area: Harbor City, Studio, 40m², ¥300/night or ¥3,900/month; Seasons Park - 海晟名苑: Studio, 47m² with open kitchen, ¥399/ night or ¥5,800/month; 1 Br, 75m², ¥580/night or ¥7,900/month; 2 Br, 100m², ¥10,000 2 Br, 128m², ¥13,000 2+1 Br, 140m², ¥14,000 3 Br, 160m², ¥15,000 4 Br, 250m², ¥25,000 East Avenue – 逸盛阁: 1 Br, 85m², ¥ 10,000 1 Br, 100m², ¥ 12,000 2 Br, 130m², ¥ 15,000 Shimao Gongsan Plaza – 世茂工三: Studio, 64 – 90 m², from ¥ 7,500 1 Br, 103 – 112 m², from ¥ 14,000 2 Br, 144 m², from ¥18,000 Tunsanli/Yongli International – 屯 三里/永利国际 Studio, 64 – 70 m², from ¥ 7,000 New MOMA - 万国城: Studio, 100m², ¥8,500 2 Br, 140m², ¥14,000 3 Br, 245m², ¥20,000 Sanlitun SOHO - 三里屯SOHO: 1 Br, 120m², ¥14,000 2 Br, 150m², ¥19,500 2 Br, 170m² ¥20,000 3+1 Br, 245m², ¥30,000 3+1 Br, 260m², ¥33,000 International Wonderland - 首开 幸福广场: 1 Br, 95-120m², ¥7,500 2 Br, 125 - 140m², ¥10,000 Regentland/Worker Stadium/DongsishItiao - 瑞士公寓: 1 Br, 80 - 95m², ¥9,500 2 Br, 125m², ¥14,000 3 Br, 140m², ¥17,000 Guangcai Int’l Apartment - 光彩 国际： 3 Br. 217m², ¥20,000 4 Br. 270m², ¥25,000

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