That's Shenzhen- February 2016

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The wrap 42 COVER STORY

50 Community

The Lonely Hearts Club

Tales of 21st-Century Love in China.

Keeping Up Oral Hygiene Abroad p51

Three to See

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exhibitions

QUOTE of the issue

"If a drone is flying by, I don’t care. But if the drone is set to survey my property… that’s another story.” Daniel MH Chun, a travel videographer and documentary director, shares his views on new drone regulations p12

68 EVENTS HK

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Ongoing

Valentine's Day

Caspian

Madonna

Musica

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8 CITY 16 The Property Puzzle What Can You Own â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and for How Long?

20 High-Speed China Photographer Lukas von Rantzau Joins the Network's Two Million Daily Users.

26 LIFESTYLE 28 Lipholstery Bringing back the mustache.

32 Thrones of the Gods The Supreme Purity of Sanqingshan.

34 ARTS 36 The Man Who Would Be King The Royal Shakespeare Company Salutes Henry V.

38 The Good Word of Caspian Post-rock Favorites Set to Preach in Eight Cities.

58 EAT & DRINK 61 Nana Chicken Bar The Kimchi Wonderland.

66 Circle Bar Folk Music and Hunan Snacks.

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Editor's Note

February

Double holiday, double happiness! Just as we finish one New Year, another one arrives. Not only that, but for the romantic at heart February also signals the coming of Valentine’s Day, that most saccharine (yet still beloved) of holidays. We’ll be publishing the lowdown on Valentine’s Day dinners, CNY staycations and more festive treats on our website at the beginning of the month, so make sure to visit www.thatsmags.com if you’re spending the holidays in town. As a short but sweet preview, we’ve gathered six of our favorite date spots on p58. Plus, in honor of the Earth’s largest human migration, p20 features a photo essay on rail travel around the Middle Kingdom. Whether you’re going to be stuck on a plane for a few hours or staying bundled up at home – out of the 20-year-low temperatures that Guangdong province has been experiencing recently – this issue packs in the stories. Most topically, we’re taking a look at China’s first stab at controlling the manufacture and use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Turn to p12 for a summary of the brand-new laws released last month, as well as opinions from manufacturers and average citizens on the regulations. A lot of people have been talking about the slump in China’s economy, but what hasn’t mirrored that slump is property prices. As the demand for housing in cities continues to grow, we examine how people purchase homes in a country where the government owns all the land, and what hoops expats have to jump through in order to invest in a residential nest egg (p16). For fans of Mika who were disappointed by his last-minute gig cancellation last time around, the spunky pop star has rescheduled his appearance in Shenzhen to this month. You can find our previous interview with him on our website. In other arts news, one of Britain’s most critically acclaimed theater groups is coming to Hong Kong. We don’t normally cover events over the border in great detail, but the Royal Shakespeare Company is something to shout about, especially when they’re doing a triple-bill: Henry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2 and Henry V. Those few, those happy few, those bands of brothers who manage to get tickets to all three performances will be royally rewarded. Check out p36 for an interview with the cast. To finish with something fun, have a look at our piece on the rise of the mustache, that perennially elegant face adornment that is growing in popularity with Shenzhen’s most debonair denizens (p28). I wish you all a very happy Chinese New Year! Tom Lee Editor in Chief

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thinker, referred to being husband and wife as “the greatest of human roles.” Today, however, the landscape of modern China looks starkly different. The one-child policy has ensured that by 2020, China will have almost 24 million more men than women aged 20 to 45. That statistic has led some women to sit back and wait for Mr. Right, scoffing at men who pursue passionate careers instead of making a fortune. It also led Xie Zuoshi, an economics professor at Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, to suggest last October that two men be allowed to share one wife – advice that met considerable backlash. Natalie Song, a model and entertainment agent in Guangzhou, says she’s been asked so many times by friends and relatives to find available suitors that she decided to set up speed-dating nights once a month. The demands she hears from participants, however, remain overwhelmingly shallow. “Very generally speaking, the number-one thing that matters to women is the men’s jobs, and to men, women’s appearances. I’ve found that lots of so-called ‘leftover women’ are single just because they wouldn’t lower their expectations and not because they don’t have options.” Song doesn’t allow matchmaking agencies to join in her Come Meet Me events, striving instead to fashion an environment young people will genuinely enjoy, but many social mixers across the country will invite middlemen to act as quasi-real estate agents, ready to represent

Lonely Valentine

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I dread going home for Spring Festival,” Wang Tingting pouts, tucking a strand of glossy black hair behind one ear. “My relatives constantly ask about my ‘direction’ in life, which I know means, ‘Do you have a boyfriend yet?’” At 25, Tingting is hardly at the age where single life should be a serious cause for concern. Yet many traditional families in China believe a woman’s mid-20s are her last chance to pair off before joining the ranks of shengnu (剩女) or ‘leftover women’ – an official word referring to females over the age of 27, adopted into the Chinese language by the government in 2007. Given the sheer size of China’s population, the number of singles in the country sounds staggering – there are nearly 200 million unmarried adults as of December 2015. Yet, when taken in perspective, that number accounts for only 14.6 percent of China’s entire population, which is insignificant compared to the proportion of singles in the US (50.2 percent) or the UK (51 percent). China’s standards for marriage can be traced to historic philosophies. Early Confucian texts encouraged women to marry in their mid-20s, but only after receiving a proper education. Confucius saw the union as a way to create balance between the male yang and female yin qualities, thereby promoting stability in society and even politics. Mencius, a third-century BCE Confucian

Single and (Not) Ready to Mingle

by Jocelyn Richards

TALES OF THE CITY

and sell single individuals. In the Quartz article ‘I was a 23-year-old guy at a 4,000-person Chinese singles party’ published last November, author Huang Zheping describes his experience at a dating event in Baoshan, Shanghai. As a tall, young man with a master’s degree and Shanghai hukou whose family planned to buy him an apartment before marrying, Huang was a “precious resource” to agents. “One matchmaker guaranteed she would never charge me a penny if I found a date with her agency,” Huang writes. “She said the ordinary charge for a woman ranged from several hundred to several thousand yuan.” According to Huang, the agency had a shocking gender ratio: one male to four females. China is facing a bizarre time where women, proportionally rare gems in society, rely more on agencies than men to ensure they acquire a decent proposal. It’s a case where cultural factors – i.e. the belief that women should marry early or a desire to find a wealthy suitor – are skewing the forces of supply and demand. Heading into February, the dreary month recognized for its 24-hour barrage of red roses and candy hearts, there’s no doubt many will be spending the holiday alone, curled up with a good novel or absorbed in Making a Murder. At the end of the day, though, it’s important to remember you are anything but alone – an army of 200 million stands with you, relishing the fleeting freedom of independence.

> the next come meet me speed-dating session for english speakers will be held on Sun, Feb 14 (Valentine’s Day) at 7.30pm at Q bar in the westin, guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, tianhe District, guangzhou 广州市天河区林和中路6号, 广州海航威斯汀酒店 (8600 9099). to reserve a ticket or view upcoming event announcements, follow the ofﬁcial wechat account: come-meet-me

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CITY

Ed i t e d by V i rg i n i a We r n e r / c i t y @ u r b a n a t o m y. c o m

the buzz

Quote of the month

DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

“I only got 10 yuan, and then I had to hand back 500 yuan. Anyway, it is my fault, and I broke the rule.” After a cell phone ban during work hours was enacted at a company in Chengdu, laoban Mr. Luo sent out a hongbao on WeChat worth RMB60 to a small group of mid-level management employees to see if he could catch anyone disobeying the new company policy. Sure enough, employees couldn’t resist and almost immediately opened the envelope, later receiving a fine of RMB500. Although some may argue that Mr. Luo’s methods were not noble, his employees have acknowledged fault. Can’t say we blame them, though. Who doesn’t love receiving hongbao? And perhaps even more importantly, who doesn’t like to check their phone during work hours?

Food delivery got stepped up a notch – a RMB8,000,000 notch, that is – in Chengdu early last January, when a man was spotted shooting around town in a Lamborghini to deliver food. Caviar, you’re thinking? Nope. Baozi. The driver, the owner of a newly opened local restaurant, reportedly justified this luxurious method of delivery by claiming that he simply wanted to ensure the restaurant-to-customer transaction went as smoothly as possible, and to eliminate any chance of food contamination. The food probably doesn’t taste any better just because it is delivered in a car worth more than a year’s rent, but there’s a good chance that you’ll feel more badass eating it. RANDOM NUMBER

330,000 cubic meters The amount of snow and ice required to build this year’s Ice & Snow Sculptures in Harbin Even the most skilled Eskimo architect would be impressed by the numbers boasted by the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin this month: over 333,000 cubic meters of snow and ice have been masterfully crafted into frozen creations to create a chilly winter wonderland that includes elaborate buildings, sculptures and landscapes. The festival covers over 750,000 square meters and is expected to attract millions of visitors during its short spell in Harbin. If you’re going, be sure to layer up and brace for the cold – local temperatures are expected to range from minus 13 to minus 23 Celsius. 1 0 | f e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

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Seeds of Hope

YWIES & ycis Hold Annual International Charity Concert

n the evening of January 23, students from the Yew Wah International Education School (YWIES) and Yew Chung International School (YCIS) came together in song on behalf of the Seeds of Hope initiative. Performing at the Xinghai Concert Hall on Ersha Island, the concert featured talented students and staff from the music programs of YWIES and YCIS schools in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Chongqing, Yantai and even Silicon Valley in California. The program, presented to a full audience of parents and members of the school community, featured a mix of Chinese and English scores, with stunning performances by the International Orchestra of YCIS and YWIES, chamber orchestra, combined choir, YWIES Guangzhou Orchestra, YWIES Guangzhou violin group and YWIES Guangzhou primary choir, as well as spectacular routines from Mamma Mia by student dancers. The concert concluded with students gathering around the audience to sing an inspiring rendition of ‘Seeds of Hope,’ a song composed by Mr. Gary Sanderson – the music director, orchestra conductor and composer of YCIS schools in Hong Kong and Yew Chung schools across mainland China. “The students here have shown promise, and hopefully tonight’s concert will give them the opportunity to move a little higher up the ladder of musical achievement and offer the chance of valuable stage experience,” said Mr. Sanderson. Co-principals Miss Shannon Shang and Mr. Tin Yau Ip praised participants who dedicated personal time to join in the concert. “What makes this concert extra meaningful is that our students have not only helped by donating money, but they have also shown their care by taking part in the concert. The amount of time put into practicing their pieces is also testament to their dedication and commitment.” Launched in 2011, the Seeds of Hope charity project offers aid to underprivileged schools across China, while establishing cultural exchanges with ‘Yew Chung Yew Wah Seeds of Hope Schools’ in various provinces.

Since 2008, the charity has raised more than RMB3,000,000 for six rural schools in Sichuan, Hebei, Shandong, Guangdong, Anhui and Chongqing. “With the establishment of a new school – whether a Yew Chung or Yew Wah school, or indeed a Seeds of Hope school – we are reminded yet again how privileged and blessed we are as an organization, and as human beings,” said Dr. Betty Chan, Director of YWIES and YCIS. During volunteer ‘Seeds’ trips, students and teachers from YCIS and YWIES schools traveled to Seeds of Hope schools to engage in activities such as English workshops, service projects, teacher training and cultural exchanges. This year, the Seeds of Hope charity concert was dedicated to Huadong Jiuyi School, built nearly 20 years ago in a small town near Baiyun Airport. All proceeds from the concert will help renovate outdated facilities as well as restock the school’s library. Charity projects are a central part of Yew Wah International Education Schools and Yew Chung International Schools, which offer a pioneering philosophy and an authentic English learning environment for students in Hong

Kong and mainland China. The school encourages well-rounded, multilingual students who fulfill their potential equally in the sciences and the arts. Reflecting on the Seeds of Hope charity concert, Dr. Betty Chan expressed the importance of education in affecting the world locally and abroad. “Both individually and collectively, we have the rare opportunity to shape the future of our nation and the wider world through the power and promise of education, and it is a responsibility that we should not take lightly.” > yew wah international education School of guangzhou, 9 xue’er Jie, beixing, huadong town, huadu District, guangzhou 广州耀华国际教育学校广州市花都区花东镇北兴学而街9号 (020 8683 2662, www.ywies-gz.com)

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Flying

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Will New Chinese Laws Ground Quadcopters? BY Natallia Slimani, photos courtesy of ProDrone and Daniel MH Chun

“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”

hat’s that in the air? Is it a bird, is it a plane? Oh, it’s just a drone. Yes, the gadgets we used to look at with awe and bewilderment in Back to the Future are here, and they’re not even a cause for a traffic stop anymore. We seem to be moving into an interesting time, when things once conceived as mere sci-fi are now here and airborne. The only question left to answer is this: what do we do with them? From taking pictures inside erupting volcanoes to delivering Taobao packages, there is no shortage of ideas for what unmanned aerial vehicles can do. Things get a bit more complicated when we start figuring out what they can’t do – or rather, shouldn’t. A wave of regulation bills has swept the globe for these intriguing, and sometimes intrusive, pieces of technology, with many a state in the US competing for the title of the one with the strictest laws. As this article is being written, drone owners in America have just been told they will need to have their UAVs registered by February 19 this year and ensure each one carries an assigned, unique identification number. The general public is not staying out of the discussion either. With the recent case of an outraged property owner shooting down a drone, it’s clear that some are determined to have their voices heard – even if it is to the accompaniment of gunshots. Let’s be honest: UAVs weren’t on their best behavior in 2015. All that crashing into the White House and upsetting airlines is sure to get you a bad name. Shenzhen is not in the headlines when it comes to drone faux-pas or the tough new rulings to prevent them – which, if you think about it, is quite

—— Leonardo da Vinci

surprising, as the city is home to some of the biggest drone manufacturers in the world. But it’s not only the manufacturing that brings the city into the midst of the UAV debate. Take a walk in the park, attend an event worth photographing or simply have a good look out of your bedroom window – there is a strong chance you will see a drone leisurely flying by. The metropolis has embraced the hobby with wide-open skies, but where do people stand on what’s right and wrong? “I don’t really see the point of regulating this thing,” says Mark Ho, engineer by day and an avid drone pilot by night. “I mean, a toy’s a toy,” he concludes. Daniel MH Chun, a travel videographer and documentary director who uses his drone for professional photography and shooting film footage, believes that there is a line demarcating acceptable usage. “If a drone is flying by, I don’t care. But if the drone is set to survey my property… that’s another story,” he opines. There are also those who are wholly against the trend. “I hate to imagine living in a city overrun by machines, whether on land or in the air,” say Marta Marishnikova, a fashion designer. “I think we need special areas where these things can fly – not just anywhere!” Up till now, drone regulations in China have been on the vague side, with licenses only required for quadcopters weighing above 116 kilograms. For hobbyists flying lighter gadgetry, rules mostly took the form of suggestions: asking pilots to avoid built-up areas or flying close to airports. However, stricter laws are on the way, according to statements from the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

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Under the new restrictions, drones weighing over 25 kilograms will need to go through an “airworthiness certification” process before being allowed to operate, while all the actions performed by such devices will require a detailed flight plan submitted in advance. Even tighter statutes are being put in place for the export of locally manufactured heavy-duty quads. This includes all devices that are capable of flying for longer than one hour or hovering above 15,420 meters, which will need official approval before being shipped. The new regulations are coming in at a time when DJI – China’s biggest drone manufacturer, accounting for over 70 percent of the country’s civilian drones – has announced the release of an agricultural quadcopter that can be used for crop-dusting. For smaller drones, though – those weighing below 25 kilograms – the skies are still looking fairly free. If your lightweight UAV does not go above 150 meters, it’s exempt from certification, though you will still need to register with the aviation authority. How the recently announced edicts will be administered and controlled – and how the offenders will be punished – is still an open question, the answer to which may require quite a long wait. While remaining relatively ambiguous, the issue of UAV guidelines still seems to have fallen into the ‘sensitive’ category. When approached for their views on the current and future legal status of drones, DJI declined to comment on the topic “until the policy is clear.” With so much yet to be clarified, will drones find a way into our cities and become worthy airborne members of society, or are we heading towards a lengthy legal stand-off with no clear end in sight? We spoke to Joseph Haagensen of 1 4 | f e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

ProDrone – another Shenzhen-based quad manufacturer – in hopes of shedding some light on the murky subject. ProDrone, the company that makes Byrd – a foldable and portable drone with a whopping 29-minute battery life – has already caught the attention of major international online and printed publications, like Engadget, the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic and others. What sets its product apart from others (and explains the media buzz) is portability. Byrd easily fits into a standard-sized bag and can be carried around anywhere. “Nobody wants to walk around with a big, socially unacceptable bag that screams: ‘I have a drone and I’m going to film you,’” Haagensen explains. “That’s why we’ve gone the extra mile to create something different, fill the gap in the market.” No stranger to media interest, Haagensen speaks with confidence and first-hand knowledge on the topic of proposed legislation. “We are actually moving away from ‘drone’ as a word,” Joseph mentions. “We believe ‘quadcopter’ is more suitable. “Regulations are necessary,” he continues. “And I am sure we will arrive at the right solution. It’s just a transition period; we’ve been through the same with horses and cars. It will just take time.” Haagensen claims that much of the bad news we read these days is simply exaggerated. “In reality, only 1 percent of quadcopters get in trouble,” he says, “while the remaining 99 percent are doing great things. People simply choose to spread the bad news.” According to Haagensen, one of the big things quadcopter manufacturers can do to promote safety for pilots and the general public is providing information. “These products are complicated – very often when people buy them, they simply

don’t know how to use them. Lots of quad pilots don’t do a pre-flight check before sending the gadget into the sky or don’t know how to fly in strong wind.” ProDrone is taking big steps to prevent UAV trouble in Shenzhen and the globe. It has and will continue to release detailed tutorials, helping hobbyists master its products and fly them safely. Discussing the future of quadcopters in the city, Haagensen is convinced that the possibilities are endless. “In five to 10 years, quadcopters will fill the sky. And that’s a good thing, if the city is prepared,” he says. And a city like Shenzhen definitely is. With more skyscrapers rising out of the ground and every new area featuring a more efficient layout, it seems like the young city is custom-made for the future. “I can easily see quadcopters delivering packages, hopping from skyscraper to skyscraper to charge, and going on their way,” says Haagensen. Leaving commercial convenience aside, delivering medicine to adventurers and explorers in far-out places or helping firefighters and rescue teams are also possibilities for the handy invention – in fact, they’re some of the most beguiling reasons for supporting UAVs. With so much potential and a fair amount of controversy, it seems the drone is like any other rising star. Everything it does is under the microscope, with paparazzi lurking behind every corner trying to catch its worst moments and turn them into click-bait headlines. So, what’s the quad to do? The answer is in the hands of pilots and corporations. If we want to see the future from a bird’s-eye view, look at our world at a different angle, facilitate rescue operations and get our packages from the sky, it requires sensible citizens provided with clear operational instructions. Quadcopters come with the amazing potential to make cities more efficient, help those in need and bring that extra whiff of excitement into our lives. All it takes is watching a few tutorials and taking simple safety precautions.

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The Property Puzzle

What Can You Own - and for How Long? BY Tristin Zhang

The Property Puzzle

With the everrising value of Chinese property, owning a home on the mainland is an increasingly attractive prospect. Many, however, are confused about the laws governing property ownership – and we’re not just talking about expatriates. Investing in a housing property is a difficult decision, particularly when you consider the soaring prices. These prices are in part due to the 350 million people that are predicated to migrate from the countryside to China’s cities between 2005 and 2025, according to management consultancy McKinsey. Whether buying old mansions or brand-new apartments, you will need to look into the nuts and bolts of Chinese policy. To solve this purchasing puzzle, we spoke to Li Xiaolin, a lawyer with 10 years of housing property expertise in Guangzhou's BY Tristin Zhang Lawsons Law Office.

What Can You Ownand for How Long?

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The Question of Ownership

fficially, the PRC is still a socialist country; a ‘people’s republic’ led by the proletariat. So, what does that mean in real terms? Here’s the bottom line: nobody can own land but the state. That’s the official position. Instead, companies and individuals lease land from the government for defined periods of time and pay taxes for using it. How much tax depends on the type of buildings erected on the land, varying from offices and residences to factories, as stipulated in the Property Law of the People’s Republic of China. Any housing bought is built upon stateowned square meters. Because of this, one of the most frequent concerns for potential buyers is whether their purchases might suddenly be reclaimed. Li, however, is reassuring on this point: “The ownership of a property is indubitably full, with fees paid for using the land occupied varying according to the nature of the property, i.e. industrial, business and residential properties. Urban land used for constructing these three categories of building is leased from the state for 40-, 50- and 70-year terms respectively.”

Put simply, anything you buy, you own, despite the fact that it is upon leased land – and if that still worries you, rest assured that when the lease runs out, it is automatically renewed, at least for land used for “construction for dwelling houses.” (Land not used for construction of dwelling houses is “renewed according to legal provisions.”) People in possession of beautiful old structures that were erected long before the current regulations came into effect, like Beijing’s siheyuan (courtyard homes), Shanghai’s lilong (lane houses) and Guangzhou’s Dongshankou red-brick edifices, were required to register their

holdings in May 1990, and the timer on the lease started from that point. It’s worth noting that when a building is transferred from one person or company to another, the lease is not reset. It still stems either from May 1990 or when the land was originally rented from the state. All of the above is stated quite clearly in the Property Law of the PRC. What is less clear is what the fee to extend the lease will be and how exactly the whole process will work, since nobody has yet seen the law applied. Or as Li puts it, “no payment of land use fees has been witnessed and its regulations are yet to be specified.”

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Taxes and Fees

irst the good news: property tax is not levied in China’s cities, except for in Shanghai and Chongqing. Nevertheless, there are a lot of other fees, especially for expats. Deed tax is 1.5 to 5 percent, varying by city. Buying a standard apartment for the first time in Guangzhou comes with a 1.5 percent deed tax, though this is lowered to 1 percent for apartments smaller than 90 square meters. For villas and other luxury real estate that exceed 144 square meters, the tax rises to 3 percent. Although buyers don’t pay commission to developers, they pay 1 to 3 percent commission to the real estate agent, while vendors pay the same fee to the agent and 5 percent capital gains tax if the home is owned for less than five years. Since 2010, foreign buyers have to pay a 7 percent urban maintenance tax as well when buying a property in cities. Moreover, they will be charged a 0.1 to 0.3 percent notary fee.

Expat Restrictions

T Before 2006 – Expatriates are able to buy properties, providing merely passports and visas.

2009 – Taxation is instituted for foreign investors selling assets owned in China.

July 2006 – Alongside five other governmental organs, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MHURD) proclaims that overseas companies’ China branches and foreign nationals living in China for a minimum of one year can buy property, solely for their own use.

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he policy regarding foreign companies and individuals purchasing property in China has gone up and down a lot in the past decade (just take a look at the 10-year timeline). Although expats are now officially able to buy more than one home, restrictions vary in different cities. In Guangzhou, those without a local hukou (household registration) can only buy one property, effectively limiting foreigners to a single purchase. On top of the legal residence permit, expats need to prepare a declaration form proclaiming that the property is solely for their own use, while residents from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan must supply a certificate attesting income tax paid for 12 consecutive months in the city, according to Li. While this may seem restrictive, the policy regarding migrant Chinese is actually harsher. “Those who don’t have a local hukou are not entitled to buy properties until they pay income tax or social insurance for three consecutive years,” says Li. “They are limited to purchasing only one property in contrast to two for those with a local hukou.”

August 27, 2015 – Regulations limiting foreign individuals to owning one property are abolished by the Ministry of Commerce. A requirement that foreign investors should have paid their registered capital in full before borrowing local loans is removed.

November 2010 – The MHURD, along with the Ministry of Commerce, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange and the central bank, make revisions to prior regulations, specifying that expats working or studying in China for over one year can purchase one property.

Local banks such as Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China offer renminbi-denominated mortgages only, with interest rate starting from 5 percent. Multinationals such as HSBC and Standard Chartered, and regional lenders such as Bank of East Asia and DBS, offer mortgages in foreign currencies, including Hong Kong and Singaporean dollars. Foreign banks have a limited presence in China but compensate by offering personalized service, loan applications and other materials in English. To qualify for a mortgage, you must prepare an income tax certificate to prove payment of 12 consecutive months’ taxation, in addition to a residence permit and work permit that prove you have lived in China for at least one year. For your first home, you will have to make a minimum 30 percent down payment, which is challenging considering foreign exchange rules limit expatriates to converting USD50,000 into renminbi per year. (Exceeding this amount requires approval from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.) It’s common knowledge that today poor peasants can make millions off the sale of their land. Developers, eager to snap up suburban space on the edge of the country’s metropolises, pay huge amounts to secure what were once arable farms, turning them into fancy new villas and modern apartment blocks. Hold on, didn’t we just say that nobody can own land in the PRC? Well, it turns out Chinese farmers sort of can: when it comes to rural areas, collectives are entitled to sell land in the free market, thanks to the Household Contracting Responsibility System. This regulation, which also applies to urban villages, came into being in the late 70s, before being adopted nationwide in the 80s as part of Deng Xiaoping’s economic reform policy. The Law of the PRC on Land Contract in Rural Areas provides legal guarantees for farmers' long-term and secured land-use rights. That’s how former tillers of the soil can become independently wealthy overnight. A duplex villa in downtown Seattle owned by Bill Gates is worth USD500,000 (approximately RMB3 million). This amount can barely buy a 90-square-meter apartment in Shenzhen’s far north Longhua District. A villa in an upscale housing estate in New Zealand costs NZD400,000 (approximately RMB1.7 million), equivalent to a pre-owned 90-square-meter apartment in non-central neighborhoods of Beijing. Hong Kong-based Christopher Dillon is a Canadian writer, entrepreneur and author of the book series Landed. His book Landed China, released in 2013, includes cases studies and data about property purchased by expatriates in China.

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HIGH words by Oscar Holland

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above | the main hall of nanning east railway Station below | the main hall of Shanghai hongqiao Station

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escalators at nanjing South railway Station

eading about China’s rail network has become as much a part of the New Year tradition as fireworks and mahjong. Photos of crowded stations, infographics showing the scale of urban exodus and tales of travel nightmares are coming to a screen near you. This year, the Ministry of Transport expects almost 300 million rail journeys to be made over the holiday period. But for German photographer Lukas von Rantzau – who spent a month traversing and photographing China’s high-speed rail network – the Chunjie reality never matched the forewarnings. “It was less extreme than I’d been led to expect,” he says. “Tickets were hard to get, that’s true, but I got the ones I wanted. On the high-speed rail it wasn’t crammed at all, and on the low-speed train, it was pretty full, but not as crazy as expected. I’m sorry I can’t contribute a war story!” Instead of a system creaking with overcapacity, von Rantzau’s collection presents a vision of modernity. The photographs, which were taken at stations across the 19,000 kilometers of track making up China’s highspeed network, reflect his fascination with the ways in which the country is simultaneously developed and developing. “The high-speed rail is practically unconnected to the traditional rail network, so it’s new tracks, new train stations, new every2 2 | f e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

thing,” he says. “In Germany, for example, high-speed rail is an augmentation of the regular train network, so it doesn’t have the same infrastructure around it. “In China, it’s entirely purpose-built. It’s all running on these pillars – these 10-meterhigh bridges – so it’s like being on a very lowflying airplane. When the Beijing-Shanghai link opened, it encompassed the longest and second-longest bridges in the world. “I think it compares very favorably to the German high-speed rail. It’s much faster and more comfortable – and overall more amazing.” But despite this, von Rantzau’s images possess a vintage quality that contrasts with the subject matter they depict. Every photograph in the series was shot with a Leica R7 – a camera that became available in 1992, 15 years before the first high-speed rail journey was made in China. “It belongs to the granddad of a very good friend of mine,” he says of the camera. “He lets me use it with the expectation that every now and then I send him some pictures that I’ve taken with it. It uses 35-millimeter color film, which I get developed. Then all the post-processing is digital.” The resulting photographs display a certain symmetry and uniformity. But while the photographer admits that there were some similarities between the stations he visited (“there was a McDonald’s and KFC at almost

every one”), it was their differences that were more striking. “They’re actually quite different, or at least there are a few different types of stations. My impression is that the major cities have their unique designs and then the smaller cities imitate them. “Beijing South is oval, strangely, while Shanghai is just a huge tube-like hall. The Nanjing station is really interesting – it has traditional Chinese architectural elements on the outside with these red pillars. Then the Shenzhen and Guangzhou ones are a bit different again. They have this ‘wave’ shape on their roofs that the others don’t.” Yet, there was one thing that all the stations had in common: enormity. “The more you travel around China, the more you realize how massive this railway project is,” he explains. “And this is very literally reflected in the train stations, which are just huge, gigantic. You wonder: why do they make them so big? Was it an assertion of power by the people who built them? Did they want you to feel small? Or is to plan for future capacity? “Riding these trains made me understand that there were so many things that I didn’t understand. It was an eye-opening experience that helped me realize that China is not what I thought it was.” See more of Lukas von rantzau’s photographs on his websites www.lupho.de and www.transportmuseum.net

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cit y | man on the street

A Man with Ink Street Calligraphy Artist by Ziyi Yuan, photos by Daniel Chun

t’s cold, it’s raining, it’s early. As commuters rush into the subway in hopes of snatching a seat, shaking off their umbrellas as they go, a thin man in dark clothing still manages to gather a small crowd. Quite a peculiar sight for a wet Wednesday morning, he’s doing calligraphy. The classic skill is impressive in itself, but doing it with arms amputated above the elbows seems almost impossible. Yet, there he is. Yang Yonghong is a street artist, specializing in Li calligraphy – an ancient form from the Han dynasty. Having lost his forearms at the age of 7, his first job was selling newspapers on the street. However, ever since Yang discovered the art of calligraphy over eight years ago, he has been devoted to it. “Now, I cannot stop doing this. If people find a job they really love, they never get bored with it,” he tells us. Two Chinese brushes, a couple sheaves of xuan paper and a bottle of ink – these are all the tools Yang needs to create his art. He brings several of his completed works to his stand as well – sometimes he can sell them to customers directly. Other times, he will need to paint a “fresh” one. As Yang shows us his process, speckles of black settle on his arms and face. “With so much ink around, this happens all the time,” he remarks. “This is why I wear dark grey clothes. Otherwise I would look dirty every day.”

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Despite the fact that Yang has lots of regular customers, he admits that working on the street is dangerous Yang opens a bottle of ink with his mouth and pours it into a small box. He picks up a brush. We ask him to write down anything he wants. He draws a complicated Chinese character meaning ‘insist’ – a symbol quite fitting for the young man pushing through disability for his art. He remembers how he first picked up the brush and the people – teachers – who inspired and encouraged him to improve his skills and carry on. “Everyone has a big dream, he says, “but once people take the first step, that’s all it takes for it to come true”. Despite the fact that Yang has lots of regular customers, he admits that working on the street is dangerous. He recalls a day when all of his implements were seized by the chengguan in Baishizhou and his works torn to pieces. Since that incident, he prefers to do most of his painting at home – especially during holidays and times when there may be extra patrols on the street.

When he does set up outside, he makes sure to move around frequently to avoid trouble. As tiresome as that may be, Yang prefers to stay on the safe side. He lives far from all of his painting spots, but is quite happy with how much he pays in rent. “It’s only 600 yuan – quite fair for a single man,” he proudly tells us. Yang finishes up another piece and stamps it with his name. The characters are barely visible on the paper, but Yang doesn’t seem to mind. It’s all about the calligraphy. As we get ready to head back, the rain picks up again. More people pour down the subway entrance, rushing past Yang’s stand. Some steal a quick glance, while others simply hurry by. It’s getting dark, and Yang’s spot is starting to get lost in the pre-sunset mist. He picks up his few tools and barrow, and heads into the rain, his artwork and his dreams perfectly intact.

THE DIRTY DETAILS

Monthly salary: RMB1,000-6,000 Days per week: Typically every day (depending on the weather)

Hours per day: 10 (longer in summer)

> man on the Street is a monthly feature where we talk to someone doing an everyday job, in order to get an insight into the lives of normal chinese people.

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TCM

Get Up and Stay Up Erectile dysfunction is a sensitive topic, but it is a problem that affects more guys then you may think. It’s hard to know for sure, but an estimated 15 to 30 million men in the US alone have issues getting or sustaining an erection. ED may not be a topic you want to discuss with your mates, but it is worth bringing it up with your acupuncturist. In many cases it can be treated. Getting an erection may seem like a simple biological process. Get turned on and then up it goes. When you were a teenager it may have seemed embarrassingly easy to get one. Actually, it is a very complex process that starts with mental or physical stimulation and then relies on responses in your brain, nerves, blood vessels, muscles and connective tissues. There is a lot going on, and thus there is scope for things to go wrong. From our view in Chinese medicine, getting an erection and keeping it long enough for sex relies on the integrated functions of your heart, kidneys and liver. Your heart pumps the blood needed to fill your penis,

the kidney gives the warm and dynamic yang energy needed for libido and sexual function. Your liver and kidney energy pathways cross through the external genitals, and your heart and liver together maintain a harmonious emotional and mental state. In general, I find that erectile problems in younger and middle-aged men are more likely to be caused by an imbalance in heart energy due to emotional stress. In older men, it is often a decline in kidney energy. All age groups can have blood stagnation blocking blood flow to the phallus. Treatment involves acupuncture, often combined with herbal medicine, and lifestyle advice regarding diet, exercise and stress man-

Fitness

Strength in Numbers One evening last December, a few nights before the finale party for the fifth K2Fit Challenge, the judges gathered in my living room and began deliberating which participants had achieved the most impressive transformation of their bodies and fitness levels. I sat to the side and didn’t say much, but when the judges determined their top choices, I recognized a theme that I had suspected before: of the 12 winners, five were from the same online K2Fit Challenge chat group and team. They were good mates both online and in real life. This couldn’t be a coincidence. We know that when you work out with a buddy you are likely to be more motivated, more consistent and more enthusiastic with your training. You’re going to push yourself harder due to friendly competition and the desire to keep up with friends. So what happens when you take that one workout buddy and multiply it by a few dozen? What kind of results can you achieve when your workout buddies are also your main social circle? One thing I noticed early on with the winning participants was that they had an 2 6 | f e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

experienced leader (and former challenge winner) mentoring them and reminding them frequently to keep pursuing their goals – while still having fun. Because he knew about health and fitness, he could be supportive in many ways. But he didn’t always have to be the one organizing workouts or healthy meals – everyone in the group stepped up to the plate! They all had great ideas and plans for ways to win the challenge and felt comfortable sharing and trying those ideas with each other. That's the second thing that stood out about these guys and gals – they really are close friends, made even closer by finding healthy alternatives to the classic routine of ‘go out –

agement. Regular readers of my column may get tired of hearing about diet and exercise, but poor eating habits, not enough physical exertion, excessive alcohol intake and smoking can eventually lead to health problems that damage blood vessels and therefore contribute to erectile dysfunction. A final word on treatment. Many men let their imaginations run to rather scary places when considering Chinese medical treatment for ED. Let me put your mind at ease. The typical points used are on the lower belly and the legs. No needles will go in your penis. Regarding herbs, you will not receive tiger penis in your prescription. Instead you will mostly have a mix of roots and leaves. So don’t let fear of the treatment stop you from getting help with erectile dysfunction. It is all reassuringly dull and is quite a common reason that men come to see me. > Jon hanlon is a chinese medical practitioner, raised in the uS, trained in australia, now healing the sick in guangzhou. you can contact him for a booking on 185 0202 5594 or jon@ guangzhouacupuncture.com

eat – drink – drink – go home.’ They tried new things together, such as participating in Hashes, hiking new trails in the region and trying new fad workouts just for fun. (Squat challenge, anybody?) They organized potlucks with new healthy recipes and joined healthy cooking classes, creating a great way to bond with friends with amazing healthy side effects! Of course, the K2Fit 10-week Challenge is not easy – and the participants in this group had moments when they wanted to give in to temptation, sleep in instead of work out, choose chips instead of a salad, skip the gym and go straight home at the end of a long day. But when you have 10 to 20 of your buds encouraging, inspiring and believing in you, it’s awfully hard to let them down! Think you and your social circle can match these guys? Well, the next K2Fit Challenge starts in March. Get your friends together, motivate and encourage each other and show each other how great you all can be! > Kara wutzke is a fitness trainer who offers boot camps and individual classes in guangzhou, as well as running the K2Fit challenge, a 10-week guided fitness competition for those who want to tone up or slim down. She can be contacted by emailing k2fit.gz@gmail.com or through wechat iD: KaraK2Fit

Daytripper

Nansha Tin Hau Palace While downtown Guangzhou certainly doesn’t boast any temples or buildings that can compete with Beijing’s Summer Palace, in outlying Nansha District there is a similarstyle attraction that demands a visit from those living in, or visiting, the PRD. Staring proudly upon the Lingding Ocean, at the mouth of the Pearl River, the Nansha Tin Hau Palace boasts architecture similar to that of the Forbidden City and panoramic views that are a welcome respite from skyscrapers and office blocks. Originally built in the Ming Dynasty, the structure was renovated during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, in the Qing Dynasty, but was later ruined, leading to a 1994 restoration that was completed in 1996. It is dedicated to the goddess Mazu, a deity often referred to as ‘Goddess of the Sea.’ Her almighty-ness is said to safeguard sailors, fisherman and others traveling aboard boats. Temples and statues of Mazu can be found throughout coastal China, as well as in Japan, Malaysia and other nations in the region – not to mention a couple in the US and Australia. Visitors to the Nansha Tin Hau Palace will be excited to know that, at

roughly 247 acres, it’s allegedly the largest Mazu temple in Southeast Asia. Every visit starts with an obligatory walk past the almost 50-foot-tall statue of Mazu. Made from 365 pieces of granite, the effigy is undoubtedly one of the temple’s highlights, and it makes for an impressive Instagram or WeChat selfie. Venturing beyond this towards the main temple gate, visitors will pass the Hall of Blessing, where devotees honor an empress sculpture guarded by the gods of the sea. From there your journey moves upward – the temple is built on the southeastern slope of Dajiao Mountain – via seemingly endless staircases toward Nanling Tower, the highest point in the palace. Along the way to the tower, guests pass numerous shrines and halls (the main hall being the most impressive, housing two large Mazu statues) as well as shops selling incense, spiritual trinkets and, in some cases, beer. The eight-story Nanling Tower is where the most impressive views are found, offering the dedicated adventurer outlooks of the ocean, temple complex and surrounding countryside. Climbing to its summit is highly encouraged. In addition to statues and stairs, the religious compound also hosts seven garrisons that are together known as the Dajiao Mountain Forts. These defensive buildings were listed as National Priority Cultural Relic Protection Sites in 1982. If climbing stairs up the side of a mountain doesn’t sound like your ideal adventure, the areas surrounding the massive Mazu statue are composed of gardens and ponds that offer their own kind of ‘spiritual’ serenity. MB

How to get there : take guangzhou metro Line 4 to Jinzhou Station and then take nansha bus no. 4 to the east gate of tin hau palace. alternatively, hop on the back of a moto-scooter at Jinzhou Station and ride to the temple in style! (cost for a scooter from the metro to the temple should average around rmb20.) > Daytripper is a monthly column that aims to help people get the most out of their prD experience by proposing fun excursions that can be made in a single day to explore the local culture and nature of the region. w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | S Z | f e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 | 2 7

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symbol of manliness, elegance, tradition, rebellion and nonconformity all in one, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine a natural accessory more versatile and enigmatic than the mustache. From scientists and rock stars to comedians and evil masterminds, the stache has traveled through history in different shapes (and on different lips) and has arrived in the present as a thing of fashion, creativity and a tribute to healthy living. Coined in 1585, according to the Oxford Dictionary, the word mustache carries the heritage of French, Italian, Latin and Greek cultures. While possessing a long, adventure-filled history in the Western world, this upper-lip ornament has not really caught on in China. However, things may be looking up for facial fur. With the Movember movement taking root in Hong Kong and sprouting through the neighborhood, Shenzhen seems to be welcoming more and more trendy handlebar-sporting gents among expat and local residents. We were able to catch up with a few.

Bringing Back the Mustache

By Ziyi Yuan

Lipholstery Tools of the Trade

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Growing a mouth-brow is just the first step. In order to become a worthy member of the mustache mafia, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to pick up some grooming techniques and appliances. Trim scissors: Basic grooming tool that keeps hair looking neat and growing in a proper, organized manner. Safety razor: Lets you get into tight places and ensure the area around your mustache is tidy and clean. Mustache wax: A thick pomade that holds hairs in place, especially at the extremities. The wax comes with various levels of stiffness. Your choice will be guided by style and length. Mustache comb. Choose one made from natural materials as opposed to oil-stripping plastic kinds. Comb your mustache regularly for a smooth and lustrous look.

The Fashion Icon

Freddy Curiél was one of the organizers of Shenzhen’s very first Movember party. An architect by trade and seasoned mustacheer since college, he is also the founder and visionary behind the mustache-friendly clothing line M-stash. Having a truly spiritual connection to his soup strainer, Curiél made sure that shaving it off after Movember was no simple swipe of the razor. Instead, he traveled the world to sprinkle bits of it in different countries. This journey of self-discovery contributed to Freddy taking on the role of Movember ambassador in Shenzhen.

A Man of Tradition

Carmello Orefice, the current title holder of Shenzhen’s Best Mustache Award, is an exchange student at Shenzhen University and makes frequent cameos in local commercials and ads. Orefice’s lip rug is a symbol of connection to his father and a tribute to the long-standing tradition of Italian manliness, he says. It has also helped him land a number of interesting gigs in the city and spread the word about his chic hobby.

Lucky Lady Tickler

Jimmy Jiang used to work as a designer in Hong Kong, but gave up his career in the big city for a healthier option – he now owns a popular juice bar in Shenzhen called Jenergy. He is one of the few Chinese men with a genuine mustache, which he has dubbed ‘lucky.’ Why? When young Jiang was getting ready for an important job interview, his parents advised him to impress the human resources person with a clean shaven face. He obeyed but didn’t get the position. So next time around he kept the facial hair – and bingo, employment. These days he keeps his auspicious amulet in top shape with regular grooming.

A Personal Choice

Just like a fancy new hairdo, a lip toupee can be a striking element of your individuality. Pedro Arthur Paludo Missau has never attended a mustache event in his life, yet is the proud owner of a luxuriant bush of bristles. In between his modeling and acting work, Missau finds time to catch up on the latest tache trends by watching videos on the web. For him, it’s all a matter of personal choice and style.

A Way to ‘Grow Up’

Leroy Wang, a Taipei native, keeps his mustache for a very practical reason – it makes him look more mature, experienced and, to some extent, reliable. Having always appeared young for his age, Leroy hopes a bit of mouth drapery will keep his boyish good looks concealed from the harsh outside world and give him an air of authority and worldly sophistication.

A Close Friend

While some get a mustache for aesthetic reasons and others to send a message to the world, it’s nice to know that there are those out there for whom a hair caterpillar is simply a close friend. Mike Jordan, photographer, educator and bar owner, speaks of his mustache as a good ol’ buddy: “It’s like a furry little friend that keeps your face warm and holds onto a few crumbs for you to snack on later. Without a mustache, I would be missing a good friend.”

The Three Mustacheers

Daniel Chun works in an advertising company and embarked on his mustachioed adventure to keep up with his colleagues. Since the other two members of his team both had full-on facial hair, Daniel thought that acquiring some of his own would help give his crew a more unified look. But there is more to Chun’s mustache than just keeping up with the Joneses. “It makes a man manly,” he proudly concludes.

Movember: A Tribute to Being a Man

While the Pink Ribbon Foundation has continually received attention from global audiences, men’s health seemed to stay under the international charity radar – until 2010. That’s when the Movember Foundation came into being. Aiming to “change the face of men’s health,” the organization encourages men to stop shaving their upper lips during the month of November to raise awareness for prostate cancer. w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | S Z | f e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 | 2 9

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The Return of a Classic by Marianna Cerini

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FOR HIM Zara 01 RMB259. > www.zara.cn Smith-Wykes 02 RMB1,650. > shop.projectaegis.com H&M 03 RMB249. > www.hm.com COS 04 RMBTBD. > www.cosstores.com Creep 05 RMB950. > shop.projectaegis.com

Every once in a while, fashion grants us a must-have clothing item for the season that’s dependable, comfortable and probably already part of your wardrobe. Last year it was the turtleneck. This year, it’s the collared shirt. This old classic was all over the catwalks for spring/summer 2016, often reworked in slouchy shapes and block colors, geometric patterns or floral motifs. You might not be able to wear one without an additional layer (or five) right now, but this is a staple that works any time of year. Here’s our edit of some of the neatest pieces around.

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06 Zara RMB199 > www.zara.cn 07 H&M RMB259. > www.hm.com 08 COS RMBTBD. > www.cosstores.com 09 Zara RMB199. > www.zara.cn 10 Topshop RMB460. > www.topshop.com

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Thrones of the Gods The Supreme Purity of Sanqingshan BY Tom Lee, photos by Jocelyn Richards

the famous 'snake' stone

Valley at sunset

Valley during the day

t is common in China’s national parks to identify human and animal shapes in the scenery. In the Rainbow Mountains of Gansu, for instance, several of the colorful mounds are said to resemble kowtowing monks. Nearer to home, Guangdong’s Danxia Mountain park is renowned for its coyly named ‘male and female’ rocks – one supposedly looks like a circumcised penis, the other (a mere hole in the wall) a gaping vagina. It seems to be de rigueur wherever you go: as you wend your way along a path, a plaque will appear authoritatively announcing that the large stone before you looks exactly like a mother and child huddling together, while the one over there is the spitting image of a panda. “Do you see it?” your guide may ask, if you’ve chosen to hire one. “Tilt your head a bit, stand exactly on this spot.” If you squint, you may just be able to make out the pseudo-likeness. Nodding and smiling at the cicerone, you politely feign enthusiasm while secretly wishing you could just inhale the fresh air and marvel at the incredible vistas before you – without having to pick out the flimsiest resemblance between the petrified tree over there and a wombat. That was certainly how we felt on a recent trip to Sanqingshan in Jiangxi, a province with a remarkable array of natural wonders, from impressive mountain ranges to China’s largest

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freshwater lake. After 10 minutes of staring at a granite pillar attempting to see a snake, we decided to ignore the rest of the stone menagerie and instead focus on the gorgeous natural beauty that surrounded us on every side. Mount Sanqing is named for the three pure ones, the holy trinity of Taoism. Some say that the trio of highest peaks represents the august deities themselves. Others describe them as thrones from which Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun and Daode Tianzun look down upon the splendor of creation. It’s a brilliantly clear day when we set foot upon the UNESCO Word Heritage site. This is considered slightly bad luck, as in wetter weather the mountains become wreathed in an ethereal mist. Seeing enough ‘seas of cloud’ in the big city, however, it’s quite a relief to encounter azure skies and views of rolling hills that stretch for miles, eventually disappearing in a distant blue haze. The sun bathes the panorama in a crisp light, beaming off the foliage-covered landscape from which large rocky formations burst forth. Paths have been set into the sides of the cliffs, jutting out with little apparent support. It’s exhilarating and slightly terrifying, the routes hovering over empty space; the ground hundreds of meters away. This does, however, mean views

Sanqing temple

are completely unobstructed. Sanqingshan’s environment is reminiscent of the more famous Huangshan. In fact, it is known by some as a second-class Huangshan: the total expanse is smaller; the highest summit is shorter (by around 50 meters); it has never inspired the same level of literary and artistic output. However, for these very reasons it also doesn’t draw the same size of horde, and there’s hardly any trash to be seen littering the slopes. Prices are also less steep than at Huangshan, though the toilet facilities leave a lot to be desired. For those that relish the obscurer option, you’ll get way more kudos for visiting lesser-known Sanqingshan. There are three entrances to the national geopark, two of which have cable cars that shorten the journey up the mountain significantly. It is possible to scale all 1,819 meters to the pinnacle of the area, Yujing Peak, on foot, but the cable car is more expedient for those who want to ascend at a leisurely pace or make Sanqingshan a daytrip amidst other explorations of the region. The third gateway to this verdant locale is where the UNESCO exhibition center for Sanqingshan is located. For the spry and adventurous, one can feasibly come down on this side, then take a 59-kilometer car ride onto Wuyuan, which is home to preserved villages that contain charming architecture from days of yore. Sanqing itself also hosts a delightful example of ancient construction: the Sanqing Temple, topped by double eaves with wooden dougong. Unlike many of China’s monasteries and pagodas, this religious edifice doesn’t bear the same obvious marks of

reconstruction. Originally built in AD 1170, it is a small – around 200 square meters – but remarkable building that looks weather beaten but defiant; its bricks bear the stamp of hundreds of years of survival against wind and snow but appear sturdy as ever. According to Taoist theory, the temple is located at the spiritual convergence point of Mount Sanqing. At the front is a simple, solid stone incense burner, while nearby sits the tomb of the temple architect and a (supposedly) health-giving well, among other minor curiosities. It is possible to stay all night on the mountain, but be forewarned that the accommodation is relatively pricey considering the simplicity of the rooms – though these are, mercifully, extremely well heated for winter travelers. If you do elect to bed down on Sanqing, make sure to wake early enough to catch the sunrise. Huddling together with other travelers in the pre-dawn chill, there’s a kind of camaraderie between those who have forced themselves from the comfort of bed to make the 20-minute hike to the Jade Terrace. Suddenly, a thin red line begins to simmer on the horizon, and gradually a fiery yellow orb begins to emerge. As it rises higher in the sky, it stretches forth rays of light, transforming the mountainsides from dark shadows into canvasses of burning orange and a striking red the color of Mars dust. It’s hues like these, combined with the penetrating blues of the heavens and the fresh shades of the verdure, that make Sanqingshan well worth a trip. It may not be quite as grand in form as Huangshan, but it explodes with the joy of color.

How to get there:

Sanqingshan is just over an hour away from two small cities: Shangrao and Yushan. From Guangzhou it is possible to catch a fast train to both, with the railway trip taking between five-and-a-half and six hours (there is one daily train from Shenzhen, but this takes seven hours and 20 minutes). Yushan is slightly closer to Sanqingshan, but trains to Shangrao are much more frequent – and RMB14 cheaper at RMB579. One can take a local bus early in the morning from either city, though a taxi or car hire is more convenient. If you speak Chinese or have a friend who does, visit the official site for more information: sqs.gov.cn Opening times: 8am-5pm during the week, 7.30am-5.30pm during the weekend Entrance price: RMB150 (does not include cable car)

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ARTS co llag e

Coming to a theater near you

Kung Fu Panda 3

In theaters now

Jack Black returns to voice Po in the planned six-part animated comedy series. Once again, he finds himself as an outcast while reuniting with his biological father at a secret sanctuary of pandas. Making matters worse is an evil ancient spirit called Kai, who steals the powers of kung fu masters he defeats across China. Can the original Kung Fu Panda teach a village of clumsy, fun-loving bears to follow in his fighting ways? The film is the first co-created by Shanghai-based Oriental DreamWorks and features a star-studded cast that includes Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen and Bryan Cranston.

What’s New The indefatigable translation team of Howard Goldblatt and Sylvia Li-chun Lin tackle Song Ying’s hardboiled crime novel, Apricot’s Revenge. His first English work follows an investigation of the murder of a real estate tycoon that reveals a connection to a much larger coverup. Released on MacMillan Books, it’s available on Amazon starting February 16.

With its ambitious deal with HBO, QQ Video’s latest addition is the Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson-starring Ballers. Described as Entourage in the NFL, the comedy follows Johnson’s Spencer Strasmore as he moves from retired player to financial manager.. The show is streamable for paid subscribers at v.qq.com. hao bu hao

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Sword of Destiny

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The force is strong in China. While the original trilogy was only made widely available on the mainland last year through Tencent, Star Wars: The Force Awakens raked in over USD33 million on its opening day and topped the box office its first two weeks. The J.J. Abrams-helmed reboot is closing in on the prestigious USD100 million mark.

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It may have taken 16 years but finally there’s a sequel to the Academy Award-winning martial arts saga. While Ang Lee and Chow Yun-fat aren’t involved, legendary action choreographer Master Yuen Woo-ping (Matrix, Kill Bill) and eternally badass Donnie Yen (Ip Man) are worthy substitutes. Even more exciting is the return of Michelle Yeoh’s Yu Shu-lien, who must team up with her former fiance, Silent Wolf (Yen), to retrieve the allpowerful Green Destiny sword. Judging from the trailers, expect the film to be another visual feast. The film will also be released in North America on Netflix in a precedentsetting deal.

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The links between the Chinese and American entertainment industries evolve in this Mandarin adaptation of Mad About You. Original scripts from the 90s sitcom have been adapted by screenwriter Shen Huan, while real-life married couple Li Jiahang and Li Sheng take on the roles that Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt popularized. Xin Hun Gong Yu is streamable at www.youku.com.

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First, regulations cut off China’s streaming services from new Western shows in real time. Now Netflix is planning to ban the use of VPNs to access their content. While others like Hulu have failed to cut off VPN access, Netflix is confident that their new technology will succeed, adding to their plans to eventually expand into China.

Three to See

Retrograde Poetry > tue-Sun Jan 9-Feb 16, 10am-10pm; free entry. Kui yuan gallery, 9 xuguyuan Lu, yuexiu District, guangzhou 广州市越秀区恤孤院路9号逵园艺术馆 (020-8765 9746)

Ink As Superior – Kan Tai-keung Solo Exibition Exhibition

Collateral Exhibition of UABB 2015 > Daily, Dec 5-Feb 28; free entry. Shuiwei cun, Futian District, Shenzhen 深圳市福田区水围村 (en.szhkbiennale.org)

> until Feb 28 (closed on mondays), 10am-7pm; free entry. Fei gallery, g/F, estate plaza, 5 nonglin xia Lu, yuexiu District, guangzhou 广州市越秀区农林下路5号亿达大厦负一层 (0203768 8830)

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a r t s | stage

The Man Who Would Be King The Royal Shakespeare Company Salutes Henry V BY Andrew Chin

our hundred years after the Bardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, the Royal Shakespeare Company pays tribute with an ambitious presentation of Henry IV, Part I, Henry IV, Part II and Henry V. The triptych provides a fascinating look at medieval England during a time of great upheaval. Billed as King and Country, it will be performed in five cities: London, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and New York City. 3 6 | f e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

Keith Pattison Kwame lestrad

Part of Shakespeare’s genius lies in the fact that he speaks to all people all over the world

Although the shows are currently running individually in London, they will be presented together for the first time this month for what Artistic Director Gregory Doran describes as “Prince Hal’s chronological journey from troubled youth to noble King.” Taking on the plum role is rising star Alex Hassell. The affable Essex native jokes his character’s evolution can be viewed in his costumes. He starts Henry IV, Part I “in a pair of boxer shorts,” and by Henry V he dons the “posh frocks and great splendor” fit only for a king. “It's an amazing privilege to explore such a complex character over such a [long] period of his life,” he says. “It's so interesting to play one character on this wide a canvas – to allow him to develop at the speed of real life rather than in exciting dramatic peaks.” Along with Richard II, the three plays presented in King and Country make up Shakespeare’s second historical tetralogy, commonly referred to as the Henriad. The plays provide a panoramic view of 15th-century England, from the royal court to the seedy taverns where audiences first find Prince Hal. Joining him in this early carnage is his

literal partner in crime, Falstaff. Describing the character as “one of Shakespeare’s greatest creations,” acclaimed actor Antony Sher can only agree with the assessment that his character is “a fat, vain, boastful and cowardly knight.” “Yet, what's remarkable is how Shakespeare makes an audience love and care about what happens to him,” he adds. “In preparing for the role, I just had to learn to trust Shakespeare’s instincts – the more disreputable Falstaff is, the more he fascinates an audience.” The three-time Laurence Olivier Award winner has added his own distinct take to one of the Bard’s most beloved characters. “We’ve made Falstaff a kind of tramp, but a grand one,” he explains. “From clues in the text, we decided he probably came from a posh family but has wasted his life away. He still speaks in a very upper class way, yet his appearance is scruffy and dilapidated. We’ve also made him a real alcoholic, rather than just a man who likes a drink or two.” While the two actors have been receiving rapturous response for the roles at home, they admit to being unsure of what the reaction will be in China.

It will be the first time that the thespians have visited China, and Sher is confident that audiences will be satisfied. “Part of Shakespeare’s genius lies in the fact that he speaks to people all over the world,” Sher says. “Of course different cultures react to him in different ways. I can’t wait to see what the Chinese reaction will be.” Although King and Country is the Royal Shakespeare Company’s first extensive tour of China, Doran promises that there is more to come. “We are not only touring our work in China but are also in the midst of a translation project hoping to create a performance-friendly Chinese play text starting with Henry V,” Doran says. “We are also putting a call out for suggestions of classic Chinese plays, so that we can choose one to stage here at the Royal Shakespeare Company. It is very much a two-way cultural exchange that will continue for the next few years.”

the great cycle of Kings: henry iV, part i (mar 4, 8 & 11), henry iV, part ii (mar 5, 9 & 12) and henry V (mar 6, 10, 12 & 13), 2pm matinees, 7.30pm evenings; hKD200-680. Lyric theatre, hKapa (www.hkticketing.com)

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Arts | Music

The Good Word of Caspian

Post-rock Favorites Set to Preach in Eight Cities BY Andrew Chin

t’s rare for a band to be hitting new artistic peaks a dozen years into their career, but Massachusetts postrock stalwarts Caspian have managed to achieve that feat. Their follow-up to Spin ’s 2012 post-rock album of the year was released to rave reviews and captures a group that’s constantly evolving. Ever diligent, they’ll be spreading the gospel of Dust and Disquiet to China, stopping off in Shenzhen on February 26 and Guangzhou on February 27.

Looking back at their career, drummer Joe Vickers says that “our idea of fun in the early days was just getting together with our instruments and jamming out for a few hours. Now we’ve found fun in the artistic challenges. The more we learn about music shows us how much we still have to learn.” Written and recorded over a year, Dust and Disquiet marks several firsts for the group. It’s their first disc as a six-piece and the first to feature contributions from guitarist Jonny Ashburn and bassist Jani Zubkovs. The group’s fourth album also contains their first-ever song to feature vocals, the disarmingly acoustic ‘Run Dry.’ “[Guitarists] Calvin [Joss] and Philip [Jamieson] sent a demo of it to the rest of us saying they had always wanted to get a song like this down on record,” Vickers explains. “We all agreed that it was appropriate to feature discernible vocals because as a band we finally had something to say.” Hopeful that this will be a path Caspian

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The more we learn about music shows us how much we still have to learn will continue to explore, Vickers admits that the group’s creative process remains a mystery even to them. “Regardless of our intention when we started, every album seems to come together in its own way, which is exciting for us,” he explains. “It’s like a Ouija board, but a little less spooky. The planchette moves on its own across the board, loosely guided by the players, and the message is revealed when you finally see the last letter.” Caspian are spreading their music further in China than ever before. When the group first came in 2010, they performed in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. For their 2014 tour, they traveled to five cities. This year’s

New Noise-organized jaunt will be their most extensive yet with eight dates. Vickers jokes that “our decision to do more cities this time around is because the food is so good that we want to try it everywhere,” before noting more seriously that “we really enjoy our times in China and look forward to meeting new fans in new cities.” It’s a part of the group’s natural work ethic. While they will have a short rest following the China tour, Vickers promises that the band will be back on the road soon after. “There are many people in the world who would really enjoy the album who have not heard it yet,” he notes. “It will always be exciting to hear new and varying reactions.”

> SZ: Feb 26, 8.30-10.30pm, rmb80 pre-sale, rmb100 at the door. b10 Live, north Side of building c2, north District, octLoft, nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区c2栋北侧间 (8633 7602); gZ: Feb 27, 8.30-10.30pm, rmb80 pre-sale, rmb100 at the door. Fei Livehouse, b4-01/02, redtory, 128 yuancun Si heng Lu, tianhe District 天河区员村四横路128号红专厂创意园区b4-01/02 (189 0227 6904)

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arts | film

fter another record-breaking year at the box office, 2016 is already looking like yet another banner year for China’s film industry. While Star Wars dominated January, this month is devoted to Chinese blockbusters angling to rule the all-important Spring Festival period. Here are the contenders for domestic supremacy.

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The Monkey King 2

(西遊記之孫悟空三打白骨精) (蒸发太平洋)

This fascinating project marks the first English 3D sci-fi action adventure film produced in China. Superman Returns’ Brandon Routh and CJ7’s Zhang Yuqi star in this 2020-set film about a catastrophic transoceanic flight full of wealthy passengers. With Three-Body Problem and The Great Wall slated to come out this year, 2016 promises to be the year that Chinese sci-fi breaks out. Directed by Gao Qunshu, The New Year’s Eve of Old Lee features national comedy gem Zhao Benshan as the titular character and My Own Swordsman star Yan Ni, who is known for her signature natural comedic style. The story unfolds during a festive New Year dinner, inviting viewers into some riotous family moments.

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Another Spring Festival, another edition of the comedic gambling saga. Once again, Chow Yun-fat returns as the impossibly charismatic Ko Chun, while mega-stars Jacky Cheung and Carina Lau make cameos. Even more exciting is the addition of Andy Lau, who reprises his iconic character of Michael ‘Dagger’ Chan, aka the Knight of Gamblers. Lau’s appearance cements this franchise’s connection to the classic 1990s God of Gamblers series that spawned five films, while From Vegas to Macau has grossed over USD234 million.

Lost in the Pacific

The biggest threat to The Monkey King 2’s dominance is the latest film from Hong Kong comedy legend Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer, Kung Fu Hustle). While the funny man is keeping himself to directorial duties, acclaimed actor Deng Chao will once again show off the comedic chops he displayed in 2014 hit The Breakup Guru. Set in modern times, Deng stars as a biology professor who is saved by a mermaid (Lin Yun), whom he inevitably falls in love with.

You can’t stop at one Journey to the West movie; you can only remake it with four highly anticipated adaptations. This sequel to the 2014 hit is expected to crack the coveted RMB1 billion mark like its predecessor. While Donnie Yen is absent this time around, Aaron Kwok and Gong Li will provide this edition with the requisite star power. Plot details may be scarce, but audiences can expect a 3D-effect-laden extravaganza capably handled by director Cheang Pou-soi (SPL II, The Monkey King).

The New Year’s Eve of Old Lee

(賭城風雲III)

From Vegas to Macau III

(美人鱼)

‘Tis the Season For Blockbusters

The Mermaid

By Andrew Chin and Zoey Zha

2016 Chinese New Year

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The Men Deserted by Their Vietnamese Mail-Order Wives

By Karoline Kan

in China – especially in rural areas – has given rise to the often shady mailorder bride industry. Wu Dong was tempted by this seemingly low-risk option. He had heard that agencies could charge as much as RMB100,000, depending on the female in question, but marrying a local woman would also come with a price tag. Even in poor areas like Fanshen, the marriage ‘gifts’ expected by the bride’s families can be prohibitively expensive. In some villages, Wu claims, the required gift may be “1.5 kilograms and one noisy” (1.5 kilograms of RMB100 notes – equal to about RMB120,000 – and a car) or “10,000 purple, 1,000 red and lots of green” (10,000 RMB5 notes, 1,000 RMB100 notes, and plenty of RMB50 notes – altogether about RMB150,000). Although Wu’s parents are well-off compared to their neighbors, Fanshen is a poor village. But after years of failed matchmaking, the family decided that a mail-order spouse might be their best chance. In 2012, a marriage agent brought more than 10 Vietnamese girls to meet prospective customers in a neighboring village. After seeing an advertisement on a telegraph pole, Wu’s father visited the agent, who claimed to have a potential match on his books. A meeting between Wu Dong and a young woman was promptly arranged. He recalls that they both liked each other and that it was the first time he’d felt in love.

hen Yi Tingying and her first husband had their second son 26 years ago, they felt relieved. The couple may have been forced to pay a fine for breaching the one-child policy, but at least they didn’t need to have more kids – or abortions – in the hope of a second son. Many others in their village of Fanshen, Jiangxi, were not so fortunate. But despite the apparent security afforded by having two boys, the couple could not have foreseen the burden that was to come. When their eldest son, Wu Dong, reached marriage age, they found that there were no available women for him in their village – or any of the surrounding ones. So by the time Wu Dong had reached his mid-20s, the search for a suitable wife was getting desperate. He’d never had a girlfriend and his parents were even more worried than he was. “Girls in my hometown don’t like me because I am not good at talking and I am always nervous in front of them,” explains Wu Dong, who works in the neighboring province, Hunan, as a university canteen chef. Increasingly concerned, his parents asked local matchmakers to help, but were told that it was proving difficult to find girls in the area who were not already ‘booked.’ There was, however, another option. Although technically illegal in China, online advertisements offering mail-order solutions for single men are easy enough to find (“Pretty, young, cheap and nice Vietnamese brides,” reads one typical ad). While Chinese brides were once exported to elsewhere in the world, the flow of trade has now reversed. For a fee, an agent will arrange everything – from flights to visa paperwork – and effectively deliver a woman to customers’ doors. Some brokers promise virgins, or offer insurance policies in case the women flee. Others send out printed catalogues and invite potential suitors to ‘viewing hotels’ in Vietnam. Here, men can meet and examine available brides, with some agencies offering Photos from Wu Dong's wedding are still kept in the family home, months tour packages that include translators and gifts for after he was abandoned by his wife the women’s families. On Singles Day last year, Vietnamese brides were even found for sale on Taobao for just RMB9,998, although the posts in question disappeared from the site hours after being discovered. The mail-order phenomenon has been fueled by China’s growing gender imbalance. A combination of the one-child policy and a traditional preference for boys means that people like Wu are finding it increasingly difficult to find wives by traditional means. Although the imbalance for babies born today is less severe than at its peak in 2009 (when 121 boys were born for every 100 girls), the shortage of available women

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But things didn’t go to plan. Without a valid Chinese visa, Wu’s potential match was forced to fly back to Vietnam, though she left with promises of returning to Jiangxi. When she didn’t, Wu asked the agent to arrange for him to visit her. Upon arrival in Vietnam, he was informed that the woman had been blacklisted by Chinese customs for staying in the country illegally. “I was very disappointed, but the agent said that they could introduce me to other girls,” says Wu, who would go on to spend three months in Vietnam, most of which was spent “in the hotel watching TV or playing video games.” Eventually the agent introduced Wu to a young Vietnamese woman named An. He recalls their first meeting with a cold indifference. “To be honest, I did not like her,” he says. “But she said she liked me and wanted to go to China with me. I had already paid so much money – and all of the [Chinese] guys who traveled to Vietnam with me had already found someone to take home. I could have waited longer, but I’d spent too much time already. So I thought: ‘Whatever, that’s it. I will take her.’” Wu begrudgingly completed the deal and returned home. The trip had cost him over RMB50,000. After five days, Wu’s mail-order bride arrived in Jiangxi. After first stepping into the Wu family home, it took just two months for the pair to wed. While the industry appears to be entirely controlled by brokers, it is unclear whether brides like An are the victims of people-trafficking. Research by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), an intergovernmental institution, describes marriage migration as a “significant factor” in human trafficking in Vietnam. But many women are also believed to consent to the arrangements. The brides, who are often poor or otherwise vulnerable, may be attracted by economic incentives, with mail-order marriages helping them support their families at home, or providing the chance for a better life abroad. Unsurprisingly, An and Wu’s union proved difficult on a personal level. The couple did not communicate much – Wu speaks no Vietnamese and his wife’s Chinese was only marginally better. He says that they fought a lot, often over small things, like who would sleep on the left side of the bed. Wu describes his wife with disdain: “She was

SHE SAID SHE LIKED ME AND WANTED TO GO TO CHINA WITH ME. I HAD ALREADY PAID SO MUCH MONEY THAT I THOUGHT: ‘WHATEVER, I WILL TAKE HER’

very lazy… she was never happy. If I didn’t do whatever she wanted she would grow angrier and angrier. My parents treated her like a treasure. She drank a lot of coffee, so my father drove his motorbike into town to buy the kind of coffee she wanted.” Despite the acrimony, An soon became pregnant. Yi Tingying says that she was delighted by the news, and that the family visited the hospital together for further checks. Yet that same afternoon, An disappeared. The only trace she left was her bicycle, which stood abandoned in front of the village market. Wu Dong and his parents remain confused by her disappearance. “We are not rich, but we are not poorer than any other family here,” his mother protests. On the second floor of the family house, where the couple’s bedroom was located, there remains a pile of framed wedding pictures. The photos were taken down from the wall after An fled, and they now sit in the corner covered by a cloth. “I wanted to destroy them, but my son says: ‘We paid money so why not keep them?’” Wu’s father explains. “I just don’t look at them.” Despite their collective embarrassment, the Wu family is willing to speak about the experience. Not all are so open. We are introduced to another family whose son married a Vietnamese bride, but the man’s mother is unhappy about our visit, keeping the woman from us and saying: “She has us, she has her children, she is happy and content.” There are no reliable estimates for the number of mail-order brides entering China. In 2014, a report from IOM found that over 18,000 Vietnamese citizens migrate to get married every year, worldwide. As well as China, the industry is known to supply brides to bachelors across Asia, with South Korea another common destination. While it is difficult to know what proportion of these 18,000 marriages result from commercial arrangements, the report claims that “a significant number” of unions take place through illegal brokers. In some areas of Vietnam, less than 20 percent of marriages between local women and foreigners were found to be properly registered. 45

Reports of Vietnamese brides abandoning their Chinese husbands – often in groups – are becoming commonplace. The phenomenon was thrust into the media spotlight in November 2014 when it was reported that over 100 Vietnamese women – all of whom had married men in Handan, Hebei – fled simultaneously. The marriage broker who had brought them to the country also disappeared. Like Wu, the men expressed shock at being abandoned. But unlike most jilted husbands, Wu was able to track down information about his wife’s whereabouts. Another Vietnamese woman in the area claimed that An had run away to Guangxi, where she has already given birth to a baby girl and may have already remarried. “I see the photos that she posts with another man on WeChat,” said Wu. “But I heard the life in Guangxi is not as good as here.” He pressed the local woman for further information, but her mother-in-law now forbids her from talking to An. “Our daughter-inlaw is different from theirs – she is quiet, and the good type of wife,” she tells us when we visit, before turning toward Wu’s father. “I think you should just forget [An]. What kind of woman is she! Find another one!” For Wu, the sense of loss is compounded by the existence of his presumed daughter. He worries about the child’s well-being. But at the same time, he crudely admits that his chances of finding a new wife would be reduced if he was accompanied by a young child. The 26-year-old now finds himself back among the ranks of China’s single rural men. While it is hoped that the relaxation of the one-child policy and growing economic freedom for women will slowly reverse the trend, demand for Vietnamese brides looks unlikely to abate in the near future. (Vietnam is also struggling with its own gender imbalance – in northern areas of the country there are almost 125 males born for every 100 females.) Wu’s main concern now is finding another partner. Although he is still connected to his estranged wife via WeChat, they have not spoken since she left and he has given up hope of a reunion. The experience, he says, has put him off the idea of wedding another foreigner. “If I find a girlfriend, I will be more careful before getting married,” he reflects. “And once I get married, I will cherish the marriage more. My plan is to try my luck on one of those online blinddate websites.” * Some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

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The Gay Couples in Sham Straight Marriages By Jamie Fullerton, additional reporting by Cissy Young

iang is sat next to his wife, Jing, in a Shanghai shopping mall Starbucks. Also at the table is Jie, Qiang’s boyfriend. The trio attempts to explain their complex relationship.

Qiang married Jing in 2013. Jie was his best man. That same week Jie married Jing’s girlfriend. Qiang was his best man. Then Jing split up with her girlfriend. Then Jie divorced his wife. “It’s complicated,” says Qiang, laughing. Their tangled union presents two examples of sham marriages between gays and lesbians in China, which have recently surged in number. The phenomenon may not yet compare to the millions of gay Chinese men married to straight women who are unaware of their husbands’ sexuality (researchers at Qingdao University suggest that there may be 16 million such marriages in China), but gays and lesbians are increasingly turning to one another. “I didn’t feel jealous seeing Qiang marry a woman in front of me,” says Jie. “As long as our families felt happy, we were happy. We solved a problem.” That problem was the enormous pressure that the three, along with millions of other Chinese people their age (Qiang is 36, Jie is 32 and Jing is 29), faced from parents demanding grandchildren. Although younger generations are increasingly liberal, most accept that deeply embedded familial norms are unavoidable. “I couldn’t force my parents to accept that I’m gay,” says Qiang. “Beliefs are different between generations. You can’t change it.” There seems to be no bitterness or anguish in his voice as he

describes the deception. He and Jing planned their marriage to cause minimum disruption to their real lives. They meet for family dinners a few times a month but do not live together, as Qiang lives with Jie. “We have parents round but we don’t let them stay overnight,” says Jing. “My wife lives very close to me,” says Qiang. “It’s easy when parents visit at short notice.” Qiang and Jie met their wives after trawling lesbian websites, exchanging messages then meeting and forging friendships. Jie unfolds a hand-written contract he and his ex-wife signed prior to their wedding and reads through the terms they agreed on. Such contracts are common in sham marriages and usually outline terms of financial independence. The agreement also states that Jie would be responsible for 70 percent of the costs of raising a child born in the marriage. “We argued a little about the surname of the child,” Jie says. “Then we finally agreed that it would be the same as mine.” Qiang, a lawyer, has a similar contract with his wife. “They are legally binding,” he says. The process for organizing sham marriages got easier last January with the launch of the mobile app Queers. It works like a dating site, but matching gays with lesbians. Users can upload photos and vital statistics, such as weight, height and income. Whereas on dating sites users might list their favorite bands, on Queers they explain whether they want a baby from the marriage and other details of the arrangement. Queers has over 400,000 users, around half of whom are between 25 and 35 years old: the stage when pressure to marry peaks in China. “Activists have accused us of setting up barriers, helping people shy away from their problems,” says Liao Zhuoying, founder of Queers.

“But we are solution providers. It’s impossible for all gays and lesbians to ‘come out’ in Chinese society.” Homosexuality was illegal in China until 1997 and was listed as a mental disorder until 2001. While attitudes are changing, it is unsurprising that so many people keep their sexuality a secret. Although most users of Queers use sham marriages to fool their parents, Liao says that some do so with the consent of their families to keep their sexuality a secret from wider society. “In China, keeping a family’s face is important,” he says. The website Chinagayles.com serves the same purpose as Queers. Launched in 2005, it has around the same amount of users as the app. Founder Lin Hai claims that it has facilitated around 50,000 marriages so far. A website for asexual people – who face similar societal and familial pressures – has also been in operation for over 10 years. With an estimated 20,000 users, wx920.com helps pair individuals looking for sexless marriages. For many users of these services, the ultimate goal is a baby. After two years as husband and wife, Qiang and Jing are now planning theirs. They will soon attempt artificial insemination at home, but will consult medical experts if that proves unsuccessful. “We want to do this for ourselves as well as our parents,” says Jing. “But we will probably let our child spend most of its time with our parents, then take over when it reaches the age of 3.”

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For Jie, however, the issue of children led to the breakdown of his sham marriage. His wife had agreed to have a baby but changed her mind after the wedding, prompting a divorce. Jie then took the decision last August to come out to his parents. “My mother cried uncontrollably and asked, ‘How could you be that way?’” he says. “She said she blamed herself for allowing me to live somewhere like Shanghai, where ‘weird people’ live. When I told my father he said, ‘I feel like there’s a fly in my mouth. Disgusting.’” After a period of estrangement, Jie is now back in contact with his parents. They have consulted support groups set up to help parents understand homosexuality, and Jie says he feels happier now he doesn’t have to lie. “The wheel of history is moving forward,” says Queers founder Liao of the changing attitudes to homosexuality in China. “But not everyone is courageous enough to stand at the forefront. We are solving problems for these people. Maybe the demand for sham marriages will shrink in the future, our app will die and society will progress.” But for now the deceit continues for many. “I’ve wanted to come out many times,” says Jing. “But if I do that the pressure will be transferred to my parents. It’s selfish. I’m doing this to make my parents comfortable.” *Some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

COV ER S TORY Parents hunt for suitable partners for their children at the People's Park Marriage Market in Shanghai

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From Marriage Markets to Dating Apps With Some of China’s 200 Million Singletons

By Dominic Ngai

DATING IN CHINA IS MORE FORMAL BECAUSE THE PARENTS OF BOTH SIDES ARE OFTEN INVOLVED; IT’S MORE GOAL-ORIENTED. IF YOU DATE WITHOUT THE GOAL OF MARRIAGE IN MIND, THEY CALL IT SHUALIUMANG – PLAYING AROUND 48

n a chilly Sunday morning, the People’s Park Marriage Market in Shanghai is packed with desperate parents trying to find a suitable partner for their sons and daughters, and bothersome agents from matchmaking service providers. Many are wary of our cameras. But one of the easier people to approach is Mr. Gu, a middle-aged matchmaker in a green army-style long coat and red cowboy hat. “Feel free to take my picture,” Gu says as we approach his booth, which proudly displays hundreds of profiles of single men and women, listing their bios and contact information. “It’s 100 kuai to have one of these posters up for six months,” Gu tells us between sips of bubble milk tea. “I will also put your information on my website; it will be there indefinitely.” To him, love is a business transaction, and the market is bustling. It’s easy to identify the parents from the meddlers – they are generally more reserved. After putting up a short bio of their son or daughter on a wall or umbrella, they stand and watch from about 50 feet away. They engage with people only if they think there’s a possibility of finding a future son- or daughter-in-law. We strike up a conversation with Mrs. Li from Liaoning. She’s a regular, and has a daughter born in 1988. According to the profile, her daughter is 1.66 meters tall, a whitecollar worker at a foreign company, and is seeking a taller man with a Shanghai hukou who owns an apartment and “has no bad habits.” Our conversation soon turns into something between a census survey and a job interview. When asked why she worries about her 27-year-old daughter’s inability to find a match on her own, Li replies: “I think most of the parents here are quite traditional and conservative, so their kids tend to be introverted. The parents are worried that they can’t find a partner. Here at the marriage market, they can scout out some reliable candidates.” “Kaopu is a very important quality,” she states – reliable. Li’s checklist includes age, hometown, hukou, salary, occupation and number of properties owned. To her, love is not so much a transaction as a matter of practicality. This hardnosed approach can be less appealing to young singles in China. At a coffee shop in another part of Shanghai, I meet June, a confident, eloquent professional who, in the eyes of some, would be labeled shengnu – ‘leftover woman.’ “It’s pretty annoying,” she says. The term – which describes bachelorettes approaching, or over, the age of 30 – implies that people aren’t ‘good enough’ if they have yet to find a partner. But June is having none of it. “My uncles and aunts kept asking about my plans for getting married,” she says of an awkward family dinner she recently endured. “I made up an excuse and left early.” Turning 32 this year, June’s not in a hurry to find a husband – nor does she find this particularly abnormal. “I think a lot of young women in China value their independence – being able to earn money and not relying entirely on men,” she says. “Some of my friends were pressured into marrying guys that weren’t compatible with them; these marriages

didn’t last very long.” She admits that her long work hours are the main reason why she’s still single. “The people who I see regularly are my employees and clients. The circle is very small. Some of my girlfriends have told me that men are intimidated by me,” she adds, referring specifically to her successful career and level of education. The term ‘leftover woman’ is misleading, argues Cai Yong, an expert on Chinese demographics and sociology professor at the University of North Carolina (UNC). “The assumption is that no one wants them,” she says. “In many cases, the reality is that many women are making the decision to hold out by choice because they can’t find men that match their criteria.” Terms like shengnu stem from the cultural anxieties of older generations, Cai says. “China and other East Asian countries are ‘universal marriage societies.’ Men and women are expected to be married by a certain age.” While people like June simply dismiss the label, there are others, like 33-year-old Wendy, who feel the pressure. “[The term] piles unnecessary pressure on single women, on top of what we’re already experiencing from our families and society,” she says. “It’s unfair that only women have these labels, but sadly, it’s also true.” From her late 20s, the Shanghai-born marketing manager started getting set up on dates with family friends. This is how, about a year ago, she met her current boyfriend – a British-born Chinese financial analyst who is three years her senior. After a short period of dating, they are now in a longdistance relationship, and Wendy is considering quitting her job and moving to the UK to live with him. “It’s difficult because the identity and values of being a woman are changing. On the one hand, most women strive to be well-educated, smart and independent individuals,” she says. “But living in a place like China, where the traditional roles of men and women are still imposed upon us by society, these qualities might need to be dialed back when women are seeking a partner. It’s a tricky balancing act.” Things are somewhat easier for single guys like Brandon, a financial consultant who was born in Shanghai and educated in the US. While he’s the same age as Wendy, his parents have a more relaxed attitude. To his friends, colleagues and most outsiders, he’s a bachelor, not ‘leftover.’ “In the industry I work in, it’s normal to be single. The work is so intense that you don’t have time to think about relationships,” Brandon says. “The attitude to dating in China is more formal because the parents of both sides are often involved; it’s more goal-oriented. If you date without the goal of marriage in mind, they call it shualiumang [playing around].” But Chinese society is in transition, UNC’s Cai says. “The younger generation nowadays might not even want to participate in the blind dates that their parents arrange. But at the same time, they might also feel guilty for not following their parents’ wishes. [What we’re seeing] is the result of the rise of individualism [fighting with] traditional values.” Mrs. Li from the Marriage Market might consider this bukaopu – unreliable.

IN THE INDUSTRY I WORK IN, IT’S NORMAL TO BE SINGLE. THE WORK IS SO INTENSE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO THINK ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

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Group On

Using WeChat to Engage Parents by Lena Gidwani

ou may have heard the buzz by now. WeChat – launched by Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings in 2011 – is the country’s fastest-growing social-media platform. According to statistics from their website, it has over a billion registered accounts, and of that, 650 million are active users, with 70 million outside of China. One may wonder why the level of trust in information on WeChat so great. It is ingenious really: what is spread on WeChat comes from family, friends and brands that they want communication from, and not strangers. For official accounts, companies can customize their message and have notably more control over how and when they want to reach out to their audience. And it’s not just the big guns that are utilizing it for commercial purposes; these days, it is international schools and education marketers, both in China and abroad, taking advantage of this platform to help retain, engage and recruit students. Serafima De Souza, mother of a 6-year old at an international school in Guangzhou, is a member of 11 WeChat groups and subscription accounts related to her son’s education and extracurricular activates. One involves parents from her son’s current class, two relate to first-graders at the school, and the rest are official subscription accounts from his school, a karate class provider and so on.

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“I receive hundreds of messages in the groups every day. I have also added my son’s teachers, so often wait to see the class pictures that they post. Messages and news updates from subscription accounts are sent regularly at scheduled times, so I know when to check,” she says. De Souza does admit that it can be quite distracting at times, but says it’s very useful, as everything – from preparation for each school day and important dates and events, to personal opinions about raising children – is discussed. Penetrating this space to both build a relationship with a verified group and gaining valuable research data in the process appears to be the norm these days. A primary educator working at an international school in Shenzhen, who did not want to be named,

said that in the past, she would stick notes in student diaries, send letters home or email them. Now, she sends up-to-the-minute information to a parent representative from her class, who in turn reposts it in the group chat, where everyone can see it. She says that the school also uses the app to recruit new students: “Our school has an official subscription account on WeChat, where they find information about the whole school. They can even send us an enrolment application. Parents join by adding the QR code. “On the parents’ group chat, however, it is more for engagement. They are added by the parent representative and information posted is related specifically to their kids; this makes it easier for us to receive feedback as well as communicate directly and instantly with them.” She adds that her school plans to leverage their WeChat subscription account toward “increasing interest, spreading information and coordinating events,” and strongly feels that in due time, it will be much more effective than their website, school telephone trees and other more traditional points of contact. On the downside, kids won’t be able to get away with squirreling away a bad report card – Mum and Dad are just a WeChat message away!

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Teeth and Travel

Keeping Up Oral Hygiene Abroad by Dr. Sophie Paquin Petitjean

s a frequent traveler, I developed the habit of getting my health checked prior to each departure from Canada, wanting to be spared any health problem while away. When I found out I would be staying in China permanently, I decided to wait for my next visit home to catch up on the appointments skipped... until I was a reprimanded by my dentist about how much worse my dental condition had gotten since my last visit! As a dental hygienist, countless times since my arrival in China I’ve noticed foreigners enjoying a Tsingdao with a front tooth chipped or even completely missing! Either it's a new style I'm not aware of or it confirms I'm not the only one who fears local doctors. We know for sure that prevention is better than cure, and yet still too many people wait to feel discomfort before visiting their

dentist. Looking for a job in a dental clinic in Guangzhou, I came to realize that living overseas shouldn't be an obstacle to maintaining good health habits. While dental hospitals in China mostly cure problems of desperate patients, private

clinics center their practice on values closer to what most expats are used to, putting more emphasis on maintenance and prevention. Did you know that research shows an evident link between oral health and increased risk of stroke, heart attack, premature birth, Alzheimer’s and diabetes complications? Good oral health is an important part of general health and well-being. Therefore, visiting a dentist once a year for a regular check-up can not only help avoid tooth decay and gum disease but can also help save a lot of time, money and worries. The mouth is a gateway to our body. Put a dentist in charge of keeping an eye on it! > Dr. Sophie paquin petitjean is a dental hygienist and consultant at Kaiyi Dental clinic, 11/F, ice Flower hotel, tianhe bei Lu, tianhe District, guangzhou 广州市天河区天河北路冰花酒店11楼

Downbeat

Heart Disease Symptoms by Dr. Gary Sackrison

heart attack usually is triggered when the artery wall separating the plaque and the blood breaks down or ‘ruptures.’ Blood is then directly in contact with the plaque. Once blood is exposed to plaque, it causes the blood to form a clot that can completely block the flow of blood and, if not reversed quickly, results in that portion of the heart muscle dying. While plaque formation is a relatively slow process that takes years to develop, a plaque can rupture, form a clot and completely occlude a vessel in a matter of minutes or hours. Unfortunately, one-third of patients who rupture a plaque and experience a heart attack started with a blockage less than 70 percent and had no warning symptoms prior to the heart attack. The symptoms of a heart attack can vary from person to person. For some these may be mild and others very severe. It is important to know the most common signs of a heart attack and to remember these facts: Heart attacks can start slowly and cause only mild pain or discomfort. Symptoms can be mild or more intense and sudden, and can wax and wane over several

hours. People who have diabetes may have no symptoms or very mild ones. The most common manifestation in men and women is chest pain or discomfort. Women are somewhat more likely to have shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, unusual tiredness (sometimes for days) and pain in the back, shoulders or jaw. Some people have no indicators at all. This is referred to as a silent heart attack. We recommend any patients who experience the above and think they are having a heart attack to take one aspirin tablet (if not allergic) and call for an ambulance or go to the nearest emergency room. One aspirin taken during a heart attack can limit the damage to your heart. It may save your life. Quick action by patients and doctors

can lead to treatments that open the blockages and limit any damage, but only if done within minutes or hours of the onset of symptoms. Angina pain is similar to heart attack pain but usually only associated with activity and resolves with rest. If you are experiencing any pain with exertion or exercise pain that resolves with rest or have an unexplained decrease in exercise or activity tolerance, then notify your physician immediately so you can be evaluated. Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack and how to take action can save your life or the ones you love. > Dr. gary Sackrison is a family medicine doctor at VistaSK international medical center, Lvl 4, bldg 4c, Shenzhen Software industry base,xuefu rd, nanshan District 深圳市南山区学府路软件产业基地4栋c座裙楼4层 (0755-3689 9833)

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CITY SCENES 2015 International Vertical Marathon Final (Supported by )

After 15 qualifying races held in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, 500 runners from home and abroad gathered in Guangzhou to participate in the final race of the 2015 International Vertical Marathon (Towerrunning Grand Prix of China), climbing up to the top of the Canton Tower (450 meters, 111 floors, 2,580 steps). Piotr Lobodzinski, the elite runner from Poland, convincingly won the men’s group with a time of 15 minutes, 15 seconds. Champion of the women’s group was Brooke Logan, mother of a 6-month-old baby, who finished the race with a time of 18 minutes, 54 seconds. The domestic elite runners, Ou Jiajing and Fan Fengjuan, won second place in the International Group.

21st Triennale di Milano – Guangzhou Road Show With support from the Guangdong Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the Guangzhou road show of the 21st Triennale di Milano was hosted on January 7 at EMGdotArt gallery by the Consulate General of Italy in Guangzhou and the Triennale agency. The Milan Triennale, taking place every three years, is an internationally renowned exposition of design, art, architecture, fashion, film, communications and other fields. Consul General Laura Egoli delivered a speech where she introduced the Triennale’s history and development throughout the 90 years since its birth.

NBA Cares – Shawn Marion Visits Guangzhou School for the Deaf After visiting the NBA Hope School in Chengdu as part of the NBA’s Chinese New Year events, former NBA champion and four-time All-Star Shawn Marion paid his first visit to Guangzhou. Stopping in at the Guangzhou School for the Deaf on January 21, students introduced him to the art of Chinese paper cutting. Other initiatives by the NBA for CNY include Steph Curry, Jeremy Lin and James Harden sharing a CNY meal with a Chinese family, and the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards wearing, for the first time in the NBA’s history, uniforms with their team names in Chinese characters.

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The Fourth Edition of Guangzhou Hip-hop Festival (Supported by

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Brought into being in 2012, Guangzhou Hip-hop Festival, which covers disc jockeys, rap, street dance and graffiti, celebrated its fourth year, coinciding with the 2016 KOD Street Dance World Cup, an internationally acclaimed dance event. With the theme “real life – our lives,” it took place in the Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center from January 1 to 3 and involved lectures, extreme sports, exhibitions, fashionable flea markets and charity events.

Shenzhen New Year’s Midi Festival 2015/16 (Supported by ) Shenzhen’s annual New Year Midi Festival successfully waved a fond farewell to 2015 and brought up the curtain on 2016. One of the most anticipated rock music events in China, Midi 2016 gathered popular local and foreign bands, including Miserable Faith, Escape Plan, Reflector, Arms & Sleepers and Scare the Children. Tens of thousands of fans flocked to the Shenzhen Universiade Centre to see their favorite performers live and answer the inspiring call of Midi Festival: “Stay away from drugs, come closer to music.”

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PRD FOCUS S

omerset Serviced Residence Guangzhou by the Ascott Limited observed its 10-year anniversary on December 23. Management staff from Ascott attended the ceremony, where Somerset residents shared their life stories living in an Ascott property. Somerset announced they would upgrade their services in the coming year, showcasing a spanking-new outlook of the residence. Promotions will be carried out from June to August, offering a 10 percent discount for those staying five nights in the Somerset.

rammy-nominated musician and inductee into the International Association of Jazz Educatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall of Fame (alongside the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Doc Severinsen), Dr. Gene Aitkin visited AISG on January 14 and 15 to work with AISG middle and high school students in developing additional playing and performance-based skills. Dr. Aitkin spends much of his time traveling throughout Asia and the Middle East with the objective of bringing together religious factions to work towards a common goal: the rehearsal and performance of American jazz music combined with local traditional music.

anuary 16 saw the launch of Live Wild Space, a promotional platform and venue for talented musicians, artists and designers. Guangzhou-based band Gryphin and Cooper from Hong Kong entertained the attendees, made up of artists, photographers, music composers, media and many other fields. Housed on the second floor in The Place, a complex building in Pazhou, Live Wild Space will have lectures on music, art exhibitions and idea-sharing events each month.

SA had its first Festival of Lights on the evening of December 17. The event was very well attended by parents, students and friends. Students came dressed in a variety of bright and festive costumes and sang a range of festive and touching Christmas carols in English, Spanish as well as Chinese. Interesting stalls offered a variety of foods, toys and other fascinating items. 5 4 | f e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

n January 15, You Are Art, an Andy Warhol art exhibition, came to an end. Attracting a total of over 10,000 visitors, this fabulous event received tremendous attention from Shenzhen residents, as it was the first time an exhibition of this nature featuring the king of pop art had made its way to the city. Visitors enjoyed the modern art as well as some interesting interactive sections, such as making stylish photos of themselves.

Shenzhen reviews, events and information

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A monthly insert in February 2016

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EAt/drink SIX OF THE BEST… DATE SPOTS

SIX OF THE BEST… DATE SPOTS

GOSSIP It’s that time of year again when most of the world is ready to take off the party hats and settle into work mode, but we are just about to dive into the biggest and longest holiday of the year. Only a few days of limbo separate us from finally being able to write 2016 on all the local documents. If you plan to spend the holidays in the city, you will have a great traffic-less window to explore all the new places – and of those there are quite a few. Recently opened shopping mall 9 Square in Futian has provided lots of space for fresh restaurants and coffee shops. Among them is a Spanish establishment with great desserts and steaming paellas, Espuma (p60). Stop by to sweeten your February with crunchy waffles and a topping of vanilla ice cream. City Mall in Kexueguan has also welcomed a newcomer. We now have a place to turn to for Cajun cravings and creative desserts: Chill & Chew (p62). Specializing in Acadian delicacies, the spacious restaurant will warm you up on the coldest of days with steaming seafood hot pots and cool you down with its extensive selection of iced drinks and beers. Shekou has seen quite a few additions to its eating out scene as well. Champion Pizza and Hans Mix Sushi are almost neighbors and cater to quick filling meals as well as timely deliveries. If you like your meal with a puff, Holy Vape is halfway between the two and will treat you to a variety of flavorful shishas. Kabir Indian Restaurant is a great place to stop for spicy curries and refreshing lassis, and, despite a relatively small size, comes with an impressively large menu. Looking for a taste of something completely unique? Shenzhen’s first ever gastropub, Mash is aiming to become the city’s ‘it’ spot for beef and beer.

Shark

A fine dining French restaurant is a true classic for lovers. With exquisite dishes, a carefully selected wine list and a candlelit, amorous atmosphere, the venue won’t let you down. Locations exist in two of the busiest parts of the city, so it’s as convenient as it is festive.

> 1) 1/F, area b, Shopping Park, mintian Lu, Futian District 福田区民田路购

Lavo

For a mix of old-world class and funky live music, head over to Lavo. Boogie down to jazzy sounds as you sip on the spicy red cocktails and take in the night air. With hip bites, fruitful drinks, artsy decor and a touch of that je ne sais quoi, Lavo is the rebel’s perfect date night. > rm 1b, 1m/F, tower 3, kerry

物公园b区一楼 (8203 1999); 2) west of International bar Street, Sea world

Plaza, 1 Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District 福田区中心四路一号嘉里建设广

Square, Shekou, nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界广场 (2602 9569).

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Paletto

For hot southern flair, this Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen restaurant offers distinctive Italian flavors and fine wine in an intimate ambiance. A whirlwind of antipasti, pizza and grilled seafood will carry you away to warm Mediterranean shores and sizzling romance. > Level 2, the ritz-carlton, Shenzhen, 116, Fuhua San Lu,

Futian District 福田区福华三路116号深圳星河丽思卡尔顿酒店二层 (2222 2222)

Grange Grill Great for romance as well as bromance, Grange Grill will give you meat – with breathtaking panoramic views of the city’s bay and an accompaniment of premium wines and champagne. The filling, grilled–to-perfection steaks are a highlight of this Westin Shenzhen eatery. > 25/F, 9028-2 Shennan Lu, nanshan District 南山区深南大道9028-2号深圳益田威斯汀酒店25楼 (8634 8431)

Pizzeria Alla Torre Alla Torre seduces with big thin-crust gourmet pizzas and stunning views of Sea World’s harbor. Warm up inside or head over to the wooden deck with soft couches, candles and sea breeze. It’s one of the best spots in the city to see the evening water show while snuggling over a glass of red. > unit b101-

201, Sea world,1128 wanghai

Lu, by gongye er Lu, Shekou,

nanshan District 南山区蛇口望海路1128号海上世界b区 101-201商铺 (2685 1322)

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Duke’s

For those who plan to splash out on a truly premium evening, Duke’s at The Langham, Shenzhen offers sophisticated European cuisine, a large vino selection and live music. A successful fusion of continental charm and modern interior, it takes guests to the pinnacle of society style. > 3/F, the Langham, Shenzhen, 7888 Shennan Dadao, Futian District 福田区深南大道7888号朗廷酒店3层 (8828 9888)

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Thymedhu Highball

Get Your Thyme On! By Natallia Slimani

rafting handmade dumplings is not the only way to impress your friends this upcoming Spring Festival. Thymedhu highball is a refreshing, light and simple cocktail that will jumpstart the party mood even on the foggiest of days. With a balanced flavor, a touch of the fragrant thyme and a naturally playful character, this uplifting mix would make a memorable contribution to any gathering and can quickly become your homemade favorite. Perfect for light drinkers and those who prefer to suffer no memory loss after a party, the thymedhu highball will lift your spirits gently, delicately and with an herby sting.

Ingredients: 50ml Tamdhu whisky (or another brand of your choice) 1 can Suntory soda Several thyme sprigs (can be replaced with sprigs of lavender or rosemary as you prefer) Ice cubes Preparation: 1. Roll one thyme sprig into a ball. 2. Burn the thyme ball under a highball glass. Make sure all the smoke stays inside the glass. 3. Muddle the whisky with the remaining thyme sprigs and then carefully filter the liquid into the glass. 4. Add in the ice cubes and fill the glass with soda water.

> this recipe is courtesy of mixologist eric Pallas Peres at Lavo, rm 1b, 1m/F, tower 3, kerry Plaza, 1 Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District 福田区中心四路一号嘉里建设广场第3栋1m层1b 室 (8899 9676)

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Espuma

What a Waffle! By Ziyi Yuan

ith two successful venues in Hong Kong, Espuma made a confident first step into Shenzhen’s restaurant scene just before Christmas. Located on the second floor of the newly opened 9 Square shopping mall on Huaqiang Bei Lu, the restaurant may not be easy to spot – but the smell of freshly brewed coffee and waffles

should guide you through the welcoming doors in no time. Espuma means ‘foam’ in Spanish, and we are greeted with cups of hot, frothy latte (RMB30). As we sip our mild brews, we peruse the restaurant’s extensive waffle selection – Espuma’s specialty. They come in 13 varieties and two sizes, catering to an abundance of tastes and

stomach capacities. You can pair your choice with a scoop of ice cream: green tea, strawberry, taro or classic vanilla. We go for tropical bonbon (RMB39/68) with honey sauce, seasonal fruit and an adorable bear-shaped biscuit carefully placed on top. The waffles at Espuma arrive in a signature raindrop pattern, are soft with a delicate upper-layer crunch and take in the ice cream like small, delectable sponges – all in all, a perfect dessert to accompany a steaming cup of coffee or tea. If

the typical combo is too conventional for you, try a variation like the absolute darkness (RMB39/68): a black waffle made with natural sesame and homemade vanilla sauce. Espuma is also a place for quick savory snacks and pleasant – though more time consuming – paella. Squid ink paella (RMB88) comes with shrimp and mussels and is a real treat for seafood lovers. Those who aren’t new to this Spanish delicacy will be happy to know that the rice can be cooked with your texture preference in mind. Sesame-crusted tuna chunks (RMB42) are another delight: as the crumbly exterior gives in, your teeth sink into the soft meaty tuna – a fusion recipe of Japanese and Chinese cuisines. While not essentially Spanish in nature, Espuma does exhibit overarching Mediterranean elements. Desserts and mains are meant for sharing, so grab a friend or a good book to keep you company through the cheerful meal. Price: RMB100 Who’s going: Young couples, waffle and ice cream junkies, coffee connoisseurs Good for: Afternoon tea, shared meals > L223, 2/F, 9 Square, 7-8 Zhonghang Lu, Futian District 福田区中航路7-8中航九方购物中心L223 (8392 0199)

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Nana Chicken Bar The Kimchi Wonderland BY Natallia Slimani, PHOTOS BY MIKE JORDAN

immed lights, soft music in the background. You are perched on a stool at the bar in a classically revealing red dress. A tall gentleman approaches. “I’ve been watching you for a while,” he says. “Can I buy you a bucket of teriyaki chicken?” This was the scene replaying over and over in my head as we headed to a place with mystique, poultry and fun in the name: Nana Chicken Bar. As it often is, the reality turned out to be far less dramatic – but not necessarily less interesting. Nana Chicken Bar is a small restaurant with a Korean menu, tongueburning kimchi hot pot and a contrabass in the middle of the dining floor. The restaurant may not be located in a typical dining area, but is quite easy to find. As you walk along the small street lined with plumbing and bike repair shops, a big flowery sign with Korean characters jumps off the building to catch the eye of even the most inattentive wanderer. As you examine the venue, you will notice the name of the restaurant in Chinese and English and actually wonder how you could have missed the towering Nana Chicken Bar sign right atop the main entrance. The venue looks small from the outside, but wondrously expands as you walk in. With seating areas on two levels, large counter space and bulky decor

elements, there is still plenty of room to walk around without bumping into furniture and other patrons. The menu is that of a boutique restaurant: brief, to the point and with the dishes you probably won’t find elsewhere in the neighborhood. If you thought that the restaurant’s expressive name would also limit its selection to a number of chicken variations, you’re in for a surprise. Fried chicken is of course here (RMB42 per portion), but it’s mostly present to keep company with a variety of other items. If you happen to stop by Nana’s Chicken Bar on a chilly day, there is one dish that is an absolute must-try: kimchi and rice cake hot pot. There are a few options to the dish including a vegetarian one (RMB58) or meatinfused broths with your choice of bacon or drumstick (both RMB62). The dish is as fun to share as it is delicious. It arrives at the table raw and it’s then up to you to watch it boil in a portable hot pot cooker. When done, the soup is thick and spicy with crunchy kimchi bites, cooked veggies and mini rice cakes filled with melted cheese. Kicmchi seems to play the central role on the menu, and you will find many items that skillfully incorporate it in one way or another.

Kimchi sushi rolls go for RMB15 and are great for a light snack, while a plate of kimchi and kebab fried rice is more on the filling side (RMB18). Pizzas are also featured. You will find both traditional flavors like the Hawaiian (RMB32/8 inch) and far less familiar creations like the spicy pig ears pizza (RMB32/8 inch). Drinks are exclusively Korean and unusually reasonably priced. A can of Korean beer will set you back RMB12 – and you will get a chance to try some flavored varieties as well as stronger brews. Soft drinks are on average RMB7 and are also imported. While it’s easy to label Nana Chicken Bar as ‘the Korean place’ and store it away for kimchi-craving emergencies, there seems to be much more to this small eatery than that. With a nice little menu that’s easy to remember by heart, a homey atmosphere and its own crowd of regulars flocking to the restaurant at lunch and dinner times, Nana Chicken Bar has character – and that’s worth a lot. Price: RMB80 Who’s going: Trendy folk, Korean food lovers, kimchi addicts Good for: Sharing a meal, DIY hot pot, warming up on a cool day

> 61 haichang Jie, Shekou, nanshan District 南山区蛇口海昌街61号 (2161 3107)

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Chill & Chew

Chillin’ Down South by Natallia Slimani, PHOTOS BY MIKE JORDAN

hen a restaurant’s name is a suggested course of action in itself, there is not much to do but obey. So we set out to Chew & Chill to do just that – and wound up all the way in Louisiana. The eatery occupies a special niche in the city, catering to those who enjoy Cajun food in a truly Cajun atmosphere. Bright orange walls, Acadian art, large wooden tables and huge city-facing windows – Chill & Chew’s venue is generous in space and light. The menu is extensive, and that’s putting it mildly, so leave some time to get acquainted with all that’s on offer – and choose wisely: portions are big and require a serious commitment. Vegetables, poultry and red meat are all

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well presented. Seafood, however, truly rules the joint with a variety of flavorful hot pots and your choice of sauce. Miss Lobster hot pot (RMB148) comes with a generous infusion of garlic butter and has the mouthwatering tender crustacean served with veggies, mussels, clams, aromatic herbs and ethnic spices. Similar seafood creations can be found in the Cajun fondues section, and each one can be easily turned into a meal for two with the Cajun Tower set (RMB148-248). Chicken dishes are abundant, with two major highlights: the smoking jet chicken (RMB48) is crisp and rich in visual effects, arriving atop a bottle filled with Cajun spices, while the single bone wings (RMB32) are split in half and unbelievably neat to munch on. Spaghetti with pesto (RMB42) is the chef’s hometown specialty and a savory vegetarian delight. Pizzas are abundant and come with an option of a charcoal upgrade. This means that your toppings will be laid out on the pitchblack dough base – a healthier and far less burdening alternative for your stomach. For those with a DIY streak, Chill & Chew offers mini-cooking sets (RMB46) that let you mix and match ingredients and prepare your own custom Cajun dishes. Don’t leave Chew & Chill without trying one of their specialty drinks. Cotton mango soda (RMB25) comes with a huge ball of candy floss on top of the glass, and the iced nitro latte

(RMB28) makes you wish you had paid more attention in chemistry class so you could recreate the punchy concoction at home. Desserts are abundant. Jam cheesecake (RMB26) takes the popular classic to new silky heights and is a perfect match for a cup of grilled marshmallow rose latte (RMB28), a flavorful flower garden skillfully contained in one sip. Icy hot brownie (RMB36) is a spectacle when served – you will need to pour boiling espresso onto the snow-white ice cream scoop and watch it slowly melt into the rich chocolate pastry. As the chewing part of the program approaches its satisfying finale, it’s hard to put a timeline on the chilling. Chill & Chew’s laidback setting inspires after-meal conversations and lengthy chats with friends. Before you depart, don’t forget to leave a note on the traditionally brown Cajun paper tablecloth. Price: RMB150 Who’s going: Cajun aficionados, down-toearth foodies Good for: Chewing, chilling, friendly gettogethers.

> Shop 410, 4/F, city mall, 1095 Shennnan Zhong Lu, Futian District 福田区深南中路1095号新城市广场4层410号商铺 (2230 9127)

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Mokihi

Presentation at a Price by Sky Gidge, PHOTOS BY DANIEL MH CHUN

okihi has balls. Balls… of… ice. These hand-carved orbs fit perfectly in the wide whiskey glass on the bar’s counter – and melt slower in comparison to smaller cubes, meaning the last sip of firewater isn’t diluted. The bar sits in the heart of Futian’s CBD, near the Shangri-La hotel, across from a Starbucks and beside a Family Mart. Its small sign is easy to miss, and inside the bar is tastefully unassuming. Real candles glow on the tables, polished wood shines under dimmed lights and a spiral staircase leads to a cozy, carpeted second floor with leather love seats. Mokihi’s size is right: small enough to feel intimate, but big enough that you won’t be forced into chatting with unwelcome neighbors. Twenty-six-year-old bar manager and cocktail guru Ben Qiang explains that Mokihi infuses alcohol with flavors in large glass jars. He uses a cocktail mixer to leave a drop of the special espresso martini (RMB108) on

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his hand, licking the liquid before pushing the drink forward, ready. The martini’s glass comes coated with coco powder and topped with a candied cherry from Italy. The contrast of limoncello and espresso is somewhat smoothed over by Absolut vodka. If espresso isn’t what you want in a martini, there are plenty of other options. The cocktail menu lists 20 drinks, but after time on the Beijing and Shanghai bar circuit, Qiang says he can probably whip up whatever you ask him for. The Moscow mule (RMB88) comes in a chilled bronze cup and has the bar’s own ginger-infused Absolut mixed with lime juice and ginger beer. Like the cocktails at Mokihi, the excellent presentation and mixed drinks come at a premium. A glass of Glennfiddich single-malt Scotch sells for RMB88, while the price hovers around RMB35 at most regular drinking holes. But Qiang is right. The fist-size ice

chunk does make a difference; the last sip of whiskey isn’t watered down. Another? Not tonight. There’s a great place nearby that serves it a lot cheaper.

Price: RMB200-300 Good for: Expensive drinks, making an impression Who’s going: Business people, cocktail lovers

> 1/F (beside Starbucks), block 2, kerry Plaza, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District 福田区福华三路嘉里建设广场二栋一楼(星巴克对面) (8273 2082)

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Bright ruby in color and served in a clear crystal glass, Addict is an absolute stunner both visually and taste-wise

Circle Bar

Folk Music and Hunan Snacks by Ziyi Yuan, PHOTOS BY DANIEL MH CHUN

ou can always count on Coco Park to provide entertainment in all of its legal forms. Whether it’s an old Irish bar that has soaked in the memories and travel stories of all its regular visitors or a new non-committal pizza and overpriced beer joint that will keep your midnight escapades a well-hidden secret – here, you can find it all. Circle Bar is the latest addition to the versatile mix and takes up an interesting niche among throngs of international bars, clubs and party spots. You see, Circle Bar is authentically local. Inside there are no intricate decorations, sports memorabilia or avant-garde art; instead, you are greeted by a Chinese sign with an inspirational, yet highly unlikely, statement – literal translation: I can’t forget you by drinking alcohol. Circle Bar celebrated its soft opening just a few months ago and has since become a popular spot for live Chinese folk music. With three bands performing every day from 10pm to midnight, it’s one of the few places in Coco Park where you probably won’t be hearing any of the top 10 international hits. Head over to the bar for a drink and to chat with Allen Chen, a man of many words and even more cocktail recipes. Addict (RMB50) is a mix of rum and cranberry. Bright ruby in color and served in a clear crystal glass, the drink is an absolute stunner both visually and taste-wise. For those who prefer a more aerial sort of relaxation, the bar also offers a large selection of shishas with fruitful flavors, so that you can huff and puff to your heart’s content. If the night catches you hungry, snacks are also to be found here – and with Chinese flavor as well. Spicy lotus root (RMB30) is light, crunchy and comes with quite a set of medicinal qualities that seem to be mildly unexpected in a bar setting – yet not at all unwelcome. Spicy rabbit (RMB35), a typically Hunan dish, is said to pair perfectly with heavier drinks and is quite filling for a bar snack. Circle Bar may not be your typical after-work hangout spot, but it’s real, with something new to offer. In Coco Park, that’s always welcome.

Price: RMB200 Who’s going: Chinese folk music appreciators, Coco Park party goers Good for: Spicy snacks, authentic local bar culture, guanxi > a127, 1/F, Shopping Park, Futian District 福田区购物公园一楼a127号 (2980 1888) 6 6 | F e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

Moonsorrow Gig

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Formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 1995, Moonsorrow is a pagan metal band that incorporates elements of folk and black metal. Having dubbed their own style “epic heathen metal,” Moonsorrow draw on pagan spirituality for lyrics and inspiration. > Tue Mar 1, 8.30pm; RMB160 for presale, RMB200 at the door. B10 Live, North side of Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602)

Caspian Gig

Mika 2016 Gig

American post-rock band Caspian are arriving to show off their latest album – ranking at the top of many a best albums list of 2015. Thoughtprovoking lyrics, enthralling beats and passionate performance await you at B10 Live. Dubbed one of the most eminent instrumental rock bands of the last decade, Caspian will play in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan as part of their first-ever tour in China. > Fri Feb 26, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door. B10 Live, North side of Bldg C2, North District, OCTLoft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602)

Mn’Jam Experiment Gig Mn’Jam Experiment is a modern audio-visual performance that combines the latest in tech, draws inspiration from the age of globalization and manages to integrate the past, the present and the mystery of what’s to come. Fusing sound and imagery into an inventive mix, Mn’Jam’s experiment is something to be seen live. > Sun Feb 28, 8.30pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 at the door. B10 Live, North side of Bldg C2, North District, OCTLoft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602)

Mika is back in town and will be performing on February 23 at A8 Music Mansion. The British singer and songwriter will present his new album and shake up the city with hooking beats and sing-along lyrics. The winner of multiple WMA awards and dubbed the Best British Breakthrough Act at the 2009 Europe MTV Music Awards, the singer has lots of loyal fans awaiting his arrival – so book your tickets early. > Tue Feb 23, 8-10pm; RMB380 presale, RMB400 at the door. A8, 2/F 1002 Keyuan Lu, Nanshan District 南山区科园路1002号A8音乐大厦2层

Winter Wonderland 2016 Exhibition

Welcome to the world of lanterns! One of the signature symbols of Spring Festival, the lantern is of special importance on this big holiday. Join an interactive lantern show to get into the festive spirit. A mix of modern presentation and traditional significance, it’s a great event to attend with family and friends. > Ongoing, till Feb 24, 5-10.30pm; RMB50 weekdays, RMB80 weekends and holidays. Coco Beach, OCT Harbour, 8 Baishi Dong Lu, Nanshan District 南山区白石路东8号欢乐海岸椰林沙滩 (8886 1505)

Promised Land Charity Music Concert

Free Sports at Luouhu Gymnasium Sports Staying in town for the holidays? With most popular venues closed or working reduced hours, it may be hard to find a place to kill time – but not this month! The Luouhu Gymnasium will be open throughout the holidays and will offer its visitors free activity clubs. So, use your off time wisely – stay fit and pick up a new skill! > Thu-Sat Feb 11-Feb 13, 10am-8pm; free. 48 Jinger Lu, Luohu District 罗湖区经二路 48号 (2541 1009)

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Head over to Sea World for live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks while committing to a great cause. All the proceeds from the concert will go to Promised Land Charity – an organization helping disadvantaged children. > Sat Feb 27, 4-9pm; RMB100 basic ticket, RMB250 seating ticket, RMB1,000 VIP ticket. Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界 (186 0169 3674)

Seafood Extravaganza Buffet Ta s t e

It’s all about that crab, ‘bout that crab. Shangri-La’s Seafood Extravaganza will be luring crustacean lovers with exquisite delicacies like lobster ice cream. Crab varieties include Alaskan crab legs, North Korea’s fiddler crab, Vietnam’s soft-shell crab and more, while freshly shucked oyster and baby abalone await your attention on a bed of ice. > Daily all month, 12-2pm, 6-8pm; RMB148 weekday lunch, RMB198 weekend lunch, RMB288 dinner, all prices are subject to a 15 percent service charge. 2/F, Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen (east of Railway Station), 1002 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District 罗湖区建设路 1002号香格里拉酒店(火车站东侧 )2楼 (8396 1366)

Hot Pot Buffet

February is the coldest winter month here in Shenzhen and the best excuse to pair your memories of hot summer months with a sizzling hot pot. Marco Polo Shenzhen has launched a classic hot pot buffet with an array of fresh ingredients, delicious soups and delectable dipping sauces. > Daily all month, 5.30-9.30pm; RMB328 Mon-Thu, RMB368 Fri-Sun and public holidays (prices subject to 15 percent service charge). 1/F, Marco Polo Hotel, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District 福田中心区马哥孛罗酒店1楼 (3339 7714)

Collateral Exhibition of UABB 2015-2016 Exhibition

Adrift Exhibition

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Public Art Thematic Exhibition, Part of China Design Exhibition With four venues across the city, China Design and its public art exhibitions features over 200 works of modern design and explore themes of design and social responsibility. The Guan Shanyue Art Museum in Futian is the event’s primary location and displays a wide range of leading works: from fashion and furniture to architecture and medical equipment. > Daily Jan 15-Mar 13, 10am-6pm; free. Guan Shanyue Art Museum, 6026 Hongli Lu, Futian District 福田区红荔路6026号关山月美术馆(8306 3156); Shenzhen Industrial Museum, 2-10F, B block, Citizen Center, 3 Fuzhong San Lu, Futian District 福田区福中三路3号B区2-10工业展览馆 (8812 1304); EPC, 9005 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区深南大道9005号EPC艺术文化中心 (8609 6610); OCT Art & Design Gallery, 9009 Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城深南大道9009号 (3399 3222)

A common sight both in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, urban villages are a phenomenon of great interest and mystery. Explore them up close at the UABB exhibition stretching over 24,000 square meters and offering original local dishes prepared by over 300 chefs. > Daily Dec 5-Feb 28; free. Shuiwei Cun, Futian District 福田区水围村

Adrift explores the complex lives of the world’s migrants – an issue intimately entwined to Shenzhen’s very nature. Curated by six young artists, the exhibition is compact, succinct, charged with emotion and meant to uplift the spirits of those who were unable to go home for Spring Festival. > Tue-Sun Jan 16-Feb 28, 10am-5.30pm; free. OCAT Shenzhen Exhibition Hall B, OCT-Loft, Enping Lu, Nanshan District 南山区恩平路华侨城创意园OCAT深圳馆 B展厅 (2691 5007)

Guangming Art Exhibition Ba Country of Western Zhou Dynasty’s Exhibition

Discover more of the city at Guangming Art Exhibition, which aims to introduce visitors to Shenzhen's Guangming District. Learn about life outside of Futian and Shekou and discover hidden jewels in the northwest of the city. > Daily Jan 10-Jun 10; free. B block, Zhihui Cheng, CMHK, 3009 Guanguang Lu, Guangming Xin District 光明新区观光路3009号招商局智慧城B区 (2346 6688)

Confucious once said, "How culture flourished! I follow Zhou.” Discover why the ancient sage said these words by taking a trip to the past and peeking into the everyday lives of people during the Western Zhou, known as one China's most culturally influential dynasties. > Daily Feb 1- Feb 21, 9am-5pm; free. Shenzhen Museum, A Block, Citizen Center, Fuzhong Lu, Futian District 福田区福中路市民中心A区深圳博物馆 (8210 5369)

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Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet

Valentine’s Special Offer at Shark Dinner

For a night of no limits, V Café invites you to an all-you-can-eat romantic buffet in a relaxed atmosphere and to the sound of slow soothing music. Set your taste buds free and sample all the enticing dishes on offer. > Sun Feb 14, 6pm; RMB330. 26/F, Wongtee V Hotel, Huanggang Business Center, 2028 Jintian Lu, Futian District 福田区金田路2028 号皇岗商务中心皇庭V酒店26楼 (8891 1111)

For this day of love and romance, Shark offers a passionate escape into the gourmet world of French fine dining. Valentine’s Special Offer includes fresh oysters, crab claws, juicy steaks and dark and white chocolate mousses in a classically elegant venue in the heart of Coco Park. > Sunday Feb 14, 7pm; RMB999 for couple. 1/F, Shopping Park B, Mintian Lu, Futian District 福田区民田路购物公园B区一楼 (8203 1999)

Italian Dinner with Love Dinner Treat your special someone to a splendid Italian meal at MIS.U, an all-day dining restaurant. The mains and desserts are skillfully crafted by the executive chef just for the occasion, and the wines are carefully selected to give you and your loved one the most exquisite dining experience. > Sun Feb 14, 6pm; RMB1,098/couple, RMB549/ person (prices subject to 15 percent service charge). 1003 Shennan Dadao, Futian District 福田区深南大道1003 号 (8435 6559)

Memorable Valentine’s Day Dinner

Celebrate your love story with an impeccable dinner to the soft sound of a violin over a glass of sparkling wine. The award-winning Feast Signature Restaurant will top your night off with a handmade chocolate dessert – because life is sweet. > Sun Feb 14, 6pm; RMB399 free flow of soft drink, juice and beer, RMB499 free flow of soft drink, juice, beer, red/white wine and sparkling wine, RMB799 two adults plus one child under the age of 12 (prices subject to 15 percent service charge). 9 Yankui Lu, Dameisha, Yantian District 盐田区大梅沙喜来登酒店内(8888 6688)

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Seafood Buffet for Valentine’s Day Buffet Roses, candle light, red wine and chocolate…What more can you wish for on St. Valentine’s Day? At Grand Kitchen, you can add a premium selection of seafood dishes to the mix – for a night meant for romance and savory indulgence. > Sunday Feb 14, 6pm; RMB999 plus 15% service fee. 3/F, 2009 Caitian Road, Futian District Shenzhen 福田区彩田路 2009号三楼 8299 8888 Ext.8560

One Day for Romance Dinner

On this Valentine’s Day, declare your love with a romantic dinner courtesy of JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an. With glittering chandeliers, an all-round air of elegance and splendor, fresh strawberries, champagne and a rich buffet with cocktails, you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience. > Sunday Feb 14, 6pm; RMB788 per couple. 8 Baoxing Lu, by Haitian Lu, Bao’an District 宝安区宝兴路8号 (2323 8888)

hotel news Grand Hyatt Macau

Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Walk for a Million

Aloft Property Launched in Fenggang District

More than 200 employees of Grand Hyatt Macau together with their families participated in charity event Walk for a Million, organized by the hotel on December 13. Meant to raise money to improve the lives of Macau citizens in need, Walk for a Million is part of Grand Hyatt’s long-standing tradition of actively participating in the social life of the local community and improving the well-being of all city residents. With participants cheerfully clad in black and orange, Walk for a Million quickly became the talk of the town, raising awareness for important charity causes.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the debut of its sizzling Aloft® brand in Fenggang District of Dongguan, Guangdong province. Owned by Yitian Group, Aloft Dongguan Dynamic Town is the first international branded property in Fenggang and is located at the junction of Dongguan Dynamic Town and Shenzhen Longgang Central Business District. The hotel is set to elevate the local hospitality landscape with its buzzing social scene and tech-forward mindset, offering a vibrant option for modern global travelers.

Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Longgang City Centre WTA Official Accommodation Hotel

Tennis fans will know that the 2016 WTA Shenzhen Open took place last month. Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Longgang City Centre has been the official hotel for the event for four consecutive years, ever since 2013. With its signature “one step ahead” Crowne Plaza services, the hotel provided accommodation for the players, including Eugenie Bouchard and Vania King, who attended a live cooking show at the in-house Portofino restaurant. Both women learned how to make traditional Chinese jiaozi ahead of Spring Festival and were presented with some small gifts by General Manager Jit Kiang Tan.

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BAKERY/DESSERT Backstube Shop 24-2, Coastal Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 0468)

德国面包坊 , 南山区望海路南海玫瑰花园 24-2 商铺

Daily Treats 2/F, The Westin Shenzhen, 9028-2 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (8634 8306, www.westin.com/shenzhen)

思悦兹饼屋 , 南山区深南大道 9028 号 -2 深圳益田威斯汀酒店 2 楼

Gelato Italiano G/F, Tianranju Bldg, Junction of Xiangmei Lu and Jingtian Si Lu, Futian District (2390 3636) 福田区香梅路与景田四路交汇处天然居一楼

HH Gourmet, Shop 43B, Nanhai Rose Garden II, Gongyuan Nan Lu, Nanshan District (2683 9259).

丛欢欢西餐厅 , 公园南路南海玫瑰园二期 43B 商铺

Simplylife S169, 1/F, The MixC, 1881 Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2221 1782)

罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号华润中心万象城首层 S169 号商铺

SWT Paradise G/F, Central Walk, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (177 0405 6916) 福田区福华一路中心城 G 层

Treasures & Scent The Langham, Shenzhen, 7888 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888) 福田区深南大道 7888 号深圳朗廷酒店

BUFFET

Foo 6/F, Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen, 138 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8826 8700)

馥餐厅 , 深圳四季酒店深圳市福田区福华三路 138 号6楼

Fusion Café 1/F, The Pavilion Century Tower, 4014 Huaqiang Bei Lu, Futian District

菲苑咖啡厅 , 福田区华强北路 4014 号圣廷苑酒店世纪楼一楼菲苑咖啡厅

Golden Jaguar 4/F, Shop 401, KK Mall, Kingkey Financial Center, Chai Wuwei Financial Center, Luohu District (8889 6969)

金钱豹罗湖区蔡屋围金融中心京基百纳空间 4 楼 401 铺

Grank Kitchen 3/F Wyndham Grand Shenzhen Hotel, 2009Cartian Road, Futian District Shenzhen, Guandong(8299 8888) 趣味自助餐厅福田区彩田路2009号3楼

Mercado InterContinental Shenzhen, OCT, 9009 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District

广场咖啡厅 , 深南大道 9009 号华侨城深圳华侨城洲际大酒店

Panash 2/F, Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Lu, Free Trade Zone, Futian District (8359 9999)

泛亚风情餐厅 , 福田保税区桂花路 5 号福朋喜来登酒店 2 层

Q Café Restaurant & Bar G/F, 999 Royal Suites & Towers, 1003 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (2513 0999 ext. 33703)

Q咖啡, 罗湖区深南东路1003号丹枫白露酒店首层

Seasons 2/F, Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen, Haide San Dao, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District (8888 8888)

四季西餐厅 , 南山区后海滨路海德三道凯宾斯基酒店2楼

Shenzhen Kitchen JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an No 8 Baoxing Lu, Bao'an District (2323 8888) 宝安区宝兴路8号

Silk 2/F, The Langham, Shenzhen, 7888 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888)

福田区深南大道 7888 号深圳朗廷酒店 2 楼

Social 96/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888 ext.1832)

秀餐厅深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号

The Show Kitchen 32/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338)

乐厨 , 罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号深圳君悦酒店 32 楼

The Tasty Buffet 5/F, Coastal City, Haide Yi Dao, Nanshan District (8635 9922)

大饱口福，南山商业文化中心区海德一道海岸城购物中心五楼

CAFE

Café Chinois JW Marriott Hotel, 6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2269 8230)

万豪西餐厅 , 福田区深南大道 6005 号金茂深圳 JW 万豪酒店

Café Pavilion 1/F, The Pavilion, 4002 Huaqiang Bei Lu, Futian District

廷韵咖啡厅 , 福田区华强北路 4002 号圣廷苑酒店 1 楼廷韵咖啡厅

Café Zen 1/F, Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, 4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8828 4088)  鲜 Café 福田区深圳福田香格里拉大酒店一楼

Café Zentro 1/F, The Venice Hotel Shenzhen, 9026 Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888 ext. 8117, cafezentro@szvenicehotel.com)

南山区华侨城深南大道 9026 号深圳威尼斯酒店 1 楼

Coffee Garden 2/F, Shangri-La Hotel (east of Railway Station), 1002 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8233 0888)

香咖啡 , 罗湖区建设路 1002 号香格里拉酒店 ( 火车站东侧 )2 楼

Coffee Shop 1/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Hotel, Zhuzilin, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8350 0888 ext. 88605)

Coffee Shop 西餐厅 , 福田区深南大道竹子林东方银座美爵酒店 1 楼西餐厅

Flavorz 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222)

全日餐厅 , 福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 2 楼

号商铺

Banxian Café Shop 102, Bldg 2, Shahe Jie (close to Baishizhou Bus Station 1), Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (130 6692 2124)

南山区深南大道沙河街下白石一坊 2 号 102 铺 ( 近白石洲公交站 1)

Café Marco 1/F, Marco Polo Hotel, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8298 9888 ext. 8358) 马高 , 福田中心区马哥孛罗酒店 1 楼

The Drawing Room 96/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888 ext.1468)

闲逸廊深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路5016号96层

1) 龙岗区深惠路摩尔城一层 S103 号 ; 2) 福田区金田路与福华路交汇处卓越世纪 In Town, L228-1; 3) 南山区宝能太古城花园购物中心南区负一楼 SB101 号 ; 4) 福田区华强北赛格广场宝华大厦一楼 1002 号 ; 5) 福田区福华二路与中心二路交汇 ; 6) 龙华新区民治街道佐阾 1866 购物中心一层 N-L116; 7) 罗湖区深南东路 5016 号京基 100KKmall— 层 L128 铺 ; 8) 南山区深南大道 9028 号益田假日广场 B1 楼 59 号 ; 9) 龙岗区龙岗大道（横岗段） 2999 麒恒中心广场一期一层 109 号商铺 ; 10) 龙华新区观澜广培社区高尔夫大道 8 号 2a 栋 c 座 1 楼 106 号

Andes Café Shop 40, Phase 2, Nanhai Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 6704)

安第斯咖啡 , 南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期 40

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Onyx 大堂酒廊 , 福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 1 楼

Palm Court The Langham, Shenzhen, 7888 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888) 福田区深南大道 7888 号深圳朗廷酒店

Seasonal Tastes 1/F, The Westin Shenzhen, 9028-2 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (8634 8411, www.westin.com/shenzhen)

知味全日餐厅 , 南山区深南大道 9028-2 号深圳益田威斯汀酒店 1 楼

Street D Café 101-1, 1/F, Business Street, Huifang Garden, Xuefu Lu, Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (2606 6797)

Emily's Cafe Shop 1, Phase 2, Peninsula City, Shekou, Nanshan District (2689 3469)

迪街咖啡 , 南山区南海大道学府路荟芳园商业内街 1 楼 101-1

The Exchange 1/F, Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel, East Wing, Great China International Exchange Square, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8383 8888)

FRENCH

南山区蛇口半岛城邦二期 1 号商铺

怡聚轩西餐厅，福田区福华路大中华国际交易广场大中华喜来登酒店1楼

Fix Deli 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222)

Fix 美食屋 , 福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 1 楼

Greenjoy Coffee 1/F, Siji Lijing, 53 Jinji Lu, Nanshan District (86543785) -南山区金鸡路53号四季丽晶一楼 Heather's Garden Cafe Area B, No. 9, Nanshan Flower Market, Qianhai Lu, Nanshan District (186 8894 6329)

欧石楠咖啡馆 , 南山区前海路南山花卉市场 B 区 9 号

Hollys Coffee G/F, Urban Sunshine Bldg, 6017 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8284 0541)

豪丽斯咖啡 , 福田区深南大道 6017 号都市阳光名苑首层

Italian Best Coffee Rm S142, Gate 8, Shenzen Book Store, Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District (2399 2094)

意天利 , 福田区福中一路深圳书城 8 号门 S142 室

Knockbox Coffee No. 201, Coastal City Shopping Centre, 33 Wenxin Lu, Nanshan District (8625 9281) 南山区文心五路 33 号海岸城二楼 201 号铺

KK Café 1) Lobby, Poly Bldg, Chuangye Lu, Nanshan District (2642 9334); 2) Plaza Garden City, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2686 8520)

Belle-Vue 37/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 悦景餐厅, 罗湖区宝安南路1881号深圳君

悦酒店37层

Crepes Mania Building B1, Coco Park, No. 269, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8655 2196) 福田区福华一路Coco Park负一楼星空广场法兰丝松饼屋

La Maison Shop 108, Rose Garden I, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2685 7030) 南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园一期108号

L'epicerie No. 35, Phase 2, Nanhai Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 7246) 南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期35号铺

The Penthouse 28/F, Huale Bldg, 2017 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8228 8822)

蓬濠法国餐厅，罗湖区深南东路2017号华乐大厦28楼

Pipette 1/F, InterContinental Shenzhen, 9009 Shennan Dadao, OCT, Nanshan District (3399 3388 ext. 8581)

深南大道 9009 号华侨城 , 深圳华侨城洲际大酒店

Vienne French Restaurant Wuzhou Hotel, 6001 Shennan Dadao, Luohu District (8293 8000) 维埃纳法式餐厅，福田区深南大道6001

号五洲宾馆内

GERMAN

KK 咖啡 1) 南山区创业路口保利大厦大堂 ; 2) 南山区工业八路蛇口花园城 3 期 3 栋 15 号

La Piazza 1/F, The Venice Hotel Shenzhan, 9026 Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888 ext. 8113) 南山区华侨城深南大道9026号威尼斯酒店大堂

Aix Arôme Café 1) MallCity, ShenHui Rd,Longgang District (2837 2330); 2) L2281, in town,Excellence century center, Futian District (8255 9443); 3) SB101, -1F, South side of All City Mall, Nanshan District (3688 9076); 4) No.1002,1F,Baohua Building SEG Plaza, Futian District (8322 1666); 5) Intersection of Zhongxin Er Lu and Fuhua Lu, Fustian District (8316 5383); 6) N-L116,1866 Zoll Chanson Shoppingmall, Mingzhi Jiedao, Longhua New District (6686 6617); 7) L128 Kkmall Kingkey100,No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu (2295 2392); 8) B1-59Holiday Plaza,NO.9028 Shennan Lu, Nanshan District (8629 8459); 9) L1-109Phase1 I-CITY Longgang Dadao, Longgang District (2834 7864); 10) 2A-C-L106 GuangPei commuity No.8 Golf Dadao Longhua New District

(2222 2222)

Library 100/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888 ext. 1459/1455)

藏书阁 , 深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号 100 层

Lobby Bar 1/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen, Zhuzilin, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8350 0888 ext. 88605) 大堂吧福田区深南大道竹子林东方银座美爵酒店

Lobby Lounge 1/F, Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, 4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8828 4088)

大堂酒廊 , 福田区深圳福田香格里拉大酒店一楼

The Lounge 33/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District (8266 1234)

旅行者，罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号深圳君悦酒店 33 楼

The Lounge JW Marriott Hotel, 6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2269 8220) 福田区深南大道6005号金茂深圳JW万豪酒店

Old Heaven Books Shop 120, Bldg A5, Phase II, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District (8614 8090)

旧天堂书店南山区华侨城侨城创意文化园北区 A5 栋 120 铺

Onyx Lounge 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District

Baodenburg Brauhaus 1/F, Jinyuelai Hotel, 2 Xieli Lu, Longgang District (2890 7122) 龙岗区中心城协力路2号金悦来酒店1楼

Bierhaus No. 117, Sea World Plaza, Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 9591) 德瑞坊啤酒餐厅, 南山区蛇口太子路海上世

界广场117号

Brotzeit L1C-055B, 1/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8359 2080)

福田区福华三路购物公园1楼酒吧街

Lowenburg Deck 5-7, Minghua Cruise, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2689 2668) 南山区蛇口太子路明华轮5-7层

Paulaner Brauhaus C-005, Huanchuan Square, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 7230) 南山区蛇口海上世界环船广场C-005

Prusa 4/F, Bldg B, World Finance International Center, 4003 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8333 5551, 8333 5552) 罗湖区深南东路4003号世界金融中心B座4楼德普鲁斯

ITALIAN Baia B301, Sea World, 8 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 8836)

南山区蛇口望海路8号海上世界船尾广场B301

Blue 3/F, Venice Hotel Shenzhen, 9026 Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888). 南山区华侨城

深南大道9026号深圳威尼斯酒店3楼

Eatalicious NB119, Bao’neng All City, 2233 Zhongxin Lu, Nanshan District (3688 0992)

意餐南山区中心路 2233 号宝能 All City 购物中心 NB119

Elba 99/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District.(8308 8888)

欧尔巴 , 罗湖区深南东路 5016 号深圳瑞吉酒店 99 层

The Grill & Bar 2/F, Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Lu, Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District (8358 8662)

扒房·酒吧，福田区保税区桂花路 5 号深圳福朋喜来登酒店 2 楼

Idutang Bldg F3, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District (2691 1826)

一渡堂 , 南山区华侨城创意文化园内

La Terrazza 1/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号深圳君悦酒店 1 层

Mezzo 2/F, Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel, Great China International Exchange Square, 1 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8383 8888)

福田区福华一路 1 号大中华国际交易广场大中华喜来登大酒店 2 楼

Milano Italian Restaurant Bar & Pizzeria 1/F, Anhui Bldg, 6007 Shennan Dadao, Chegongmiao, Futian District (8358 1661) 米兰意大利餐厅, 福田区车公庙深南大道

6007号创展中心（安徽大厦首层)

Paletto Italian Restaurant 2/F, The RitzCarlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222)

福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 2 楼

Prego 3/F, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Landmark Shenzhen, 3018 Nanhu Lu, Luohu District (8217 2288) 罗湖区南湖路 3018号深圳富苑皇冠假日套房酒店3楼

Trattoria Italiana Da Angelo 1) No. 113, B2/F, Nanshan Guest House, Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 5927); 2) L226-227, Excellence Century Plaza, Tower 4, intersection of Haitian Lu and Fuhua Lu, Futian District (2531 3842); 3) G/F, Bldg 12, OCT Bay, 8 Baishi Lu Dong, Nanshan

District (8654 1060) 艾嘉路意大利餐厅 1)南山区蛇口太子路南山宾馆113商铺B2楼; 2)福田区海田路与福华三路交汇处卓越世纪中心4号楼二区商业层L226,227商铺; 3）南山区白石路东8号欢乐海岸曲水湾12栋1楼

JAPANESE Banzai-Ya Japanese Dinning G/F, Haiyangge, Haibin Garden, Xinghua Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2683 3090) 万菜屋 , 南山区蛇口兴华路海滨花园海阳阁 1 楼

Kamado Shop 319, 3/F, Coastal City, Haide Yi Lu, Nanshan District (8635 9792) 上井日本料理, 南山海德一道海岸城3楼319店铺

Kamii Restaurant 1) 6/F, King Glory Plaza, Luohu District (8261 1001); 2) G/F, Central Walk, Futian District (8278 0059); 3) 3/F, Kingkey Banner Center, intersection of Baishi Lu and Shahe Dong Lu, Nanshan District (8628 6060)

Osaka Japanese Restaurant 1/F, Swallow Hotel, 3002 Jiabin Lu, Luohu District (8220 0364) 大阪日本料理店, 罗湖区嘉宾路3002号海

La vie A2-39, Poly Cultural Plaza, Houhai, Nanshan District

Sakana-Ya Japanese Dinning 4/F, Oriental Plaza, 1072 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8228 0778)

Muine No. 219, 2/F, Garden City, 1086 Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (2681 7828); Shop 203, L2/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8693 7310)

燕大酒店1楼(金光华对面)

酒菜屋 , 罗湖区建设路 1072 号东方广场 4 楼

Shizuku 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, 6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2269 8231)

福田区深南大道 6005 号金茂深圳 JW 万豪酒店 2 楼

Sushi Oh Restaurant L318 Shop, Jusco Store, Basement, CITIC City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian District (2594 0928) 寿司屋, 福田区深南中路1095号中信广场负层吉之岛L318铺

Vietnamese

南山区南海大道 1086 号花园城中心第 2 楼 219 号铺 ( 蛇口沃尔玛对面 ) ; 福田区福华三路 Coco Park L2-203

LATIN AMERICAN Amigos Restaurant and Bar 1) Shop E6, G/F, Carriana Friendship Center, Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District (6133 9993); 2) 1/F, Honglong Hotel, Sea World, 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2683 5449)

欧蜜戈墨西哥餐厅 1) 罗湖人民南路佳宁娜广场 1 楼 E06 商铺 2) 南山区蛇口 3 号太子路海上世界鸿隆公寓首层

上井精致日本料理 1) 罗湖区人民南路金光华广场 6 楼 2) 福田区怡景中心城 G 层 3) 南山区红树林白石路京基百纳广场 3 楼 45 号

Latina 001-C004, Zone C, Sea World Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District (2667 7697) 南山

区蛇口海上世界广场C区001-C004

Kenzo Teppanyaki 25/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Hotel, Zhuzilin, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8302 9564 ext. 88661) 银

Senor Frogs No. 57, Rose Garden Phase 2, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2667 1155) 南山区蛇口玫瑰园二期57号

座铁板烧餐厅, 福田区深南大道竹子林东方银座美爵酒店25楼

Tequila Coyote Cantina Shop 113, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2683 6446); 2) No. 152, Coco Park, 138 Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8295 3332)

Kyoku Japanese Cuisine Restaurant Bldg 17, Qushui Bay, OCT Bay, 8 Baishi Dong Lu, Nanshan District (8654 1122)

仙人掌餐厅 1) 南山区蛇口海上世界商铺 113 号 ; 2) 福田区福华路 138 号购物公园 152 号

南山区白石路东8号欢乐海岸曲水湾17栋

Kyoku No. 02, 1/F, Podium Bldg, Kerry Plaza, Futian District (8221 2388)

OTHER WESTERN

Kyoku日本料理福田区中心四路一号嘉里建设广场裙楼第一层02铺

Momiji 3/F, Holiday Inn Donghua Shenzhen, No. 2307, Donghua Park, Nanhai Lu, Nanshan District (8619 3999) 米西索加, 南山区南海大道东华园 2307号东华假日酒店三楼

Offering an excellent range of Vietnamese cuisine, all at a reasonable price and served in a relaxing environment, this is a solid option to satisfy cravings, pho sure.

Nishimura 1/F, Marco Polo Shenzhen, 28 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8298 9888)

pho nam Shop B26C, Link City Passage (near Coco Park), Futian District

西村日本料理 , 福田中心区福华一路 28 号深圳马哥孛罗好日子酒店 1 楼

越鼎记 , 南山区后海保利文化广场 A2-39 (8628 7826)

越品 , 福田区连城新天地 B26C 商铺 (8255 7048)

360°Bar, Restaurant & Lounge 31/F, Shangri-La Hotel (east of Railway Station), 1002 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8396 1380)

360°西餐酒廊 , 罗湖区建设路 1002 号 ( 火车站东侧 ) 香格里拉大酒店 31 层

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FEBRUARY 19-27 FRI-SAT

Open Box 2016, 8pm/9.30pm; MOP120. Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre (www.macauticket. com) The Macau Cultural Center will unveil three local, avant-garde productions throughout the month of February. While the original series marked the first time the local productions had been brought to the stage, the new edition, a return of their Open Box series, aims to bring the audience closer to the action, with Muted produced by Mime, Weaving Landscape by Physical Theatre and Xiao An by the Multimedia Puppet Theater.

FEBRUARY 20-21 SAT-SUN

Rebel Heart Tour: Madonna, 8pm. Studio City Event Center, Studio City (show.wepiao.com) As a singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman, Madonna has established an unprecedented successful career in show business. A Michigan native, she pursued a career in modern dance in New York City, where her bubbly, independent spirit led to a self-titled album and various roles in movies. Recognized as one of the best-selling female recording artists of all time, Madonna has amassed a total sale of 300 million records. With her latest and 13th album Rebel Heart, which she co-wrote and coproduced with various musicians, Madonna will tour Macau this month and perform at Studio City, where a new hotel establishment will receive her promotional support.

ALL MONTH SUN-MON

listings

UNTIL MARCH 13 DAILY

Deli Leisure Shop 5-6, L1/F, Wongtee Plaza, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8252 7135)福田区福华三路皇庭广场L1层5-6号商铺

铺; 2) 福田区购物公园负一楼地铁商业广场 B14

Double Star Cafe 2/F, King Glory Plaza, Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District (8261 1808, www.doublestar.com.hk)

超级牛扒 , 福田区福华三路 Coco Park 三楼

帝宝星 , 罗湖区金光华广场 2 楼

Doors Chillout Lounge 6-21 Xuefu Lu, Nanshan District (8630 8114) 南山区学府路6-21 号 (近深圳大学西门)

D.U.B ST. 23 25A, G/F, Wongtee Plaza, 118 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8206 2323) 福田区福华三路118号皇庭广场G层25A

Friday Cafe No. 111, G/F, Xinxing Square, Diwang Bldg, 5002 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8246 0757)

星期五西餐厅 , 罗湖区深南东路 5002 号地王大厦信兴广场首层 111 号

Shining Clean, 9am-9pm; free entry. Exhibitions Gallery of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (www.iacm. gov.mo) The art of porcelain was developed in the town of Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province, which came to its zenith during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Shining Clean, an exhibition of porcelain pieces dating to the Yongle Emperor era that were excavated from Jingdezhen, includes five prototypical types of porcelain, including white wares, blue-white wares, glazed wares, high-temperature colored wares and high-temperature glazed wares. Some 103 pieces of different sizes and designs will prove a fascinating exhibit for visitors to learn about the techniques of gifted Chinese artisans.

ONGOING Daily

Street Food Vendors of Macau, 9.30am-7pm; free entry. Macau Story House, 6A Rua Nova de Sao Lazaro, Macau (00853-2835 3504) Famous for its diverse culinary offerings, Macau has an equally dynamic street food culture. Street vendors, dotted along the lanes and byways of the city, make up the nostalgic memories of both residents and visitors. This exhibition features videos, recordings, photos and personal interviews that tell the story of much-loved urban street vendors, who have, over four generations in some cases, been an integral part of this evolving city.

ONGOING

SUN-WED

Gold Coast NO.118-120, Bldg1, Haibin Commercial Center, Shekou, Nanshan District (2667 6968) 南山区蛇口海滨花园商业中心移动118-120

Grange Grill 25/F, The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan, 9028-2 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (8634 8431)

威斯汀扒房, 南山区深南大道9028号-2深圳益田威斯汀酒店25层

Grape 1 Yanshan Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 7777). 葡逸餐厅 , 南山区蛇口沿山路 1 号

Jenergy Shop No. 01 He Zheng Ming Yuan, 16 Xinwen Lu, Futian District (8389 2686) 福田区新闻路16号，合正名园 1号商铺

The Grill 2/F, Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, 1177 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2162 8888)

南山区望海路 1177 号蛇口希尔顿南海酒店 2 楼

The Grill & Bar 2/F, Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Lu, Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District (8358 8662)

扒房·酒吧 , 福田区保税区桂花路 5 号深圳福朋喜来登酒店 2 楼

The Kitchen No. 144, Coco Park, 138 Mintian Lu, Futian District (2531 3860)

现场厨房 , 福田区民田路 138 号城建购物公园 144 号

The Lounge 33/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号深圳君悦酒店 33 层

Life Cali Bistro South Gate, Central Walk, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (3682 2766) 福田区福华路中心城广场 L 层南大门旁

LSD F1-105A, OCT-Loft, Enping Jie, Nanshan District (8610 6344) 迷食 , 南山区华侨城创意文化园 F1-105A

Mama’s No. 110-111, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2686 2349) 南山区蛇口海上世界 110-111 号商铺

McCawley's Bar & Grill Shop 109, Bldg 7, Phase 3, Rose Garden, Shekou, Nanshan District (2667 4361). 南山区蛇口南海玫瑰园三期 7 号楼 109 号商铺

McCawley’s Irish Bar & Restaurant Shop 118, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 4496)

麦考利爱尔兰酒吧，南山区蛇口海上世界广场 118号

Poseidon Restaurant & Bar No. 13, Phase 3, Coastal Rose Garden, Jinshiji Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2160 9519)

波塞冬西餐厅酒吧，南山区蛇口金世纪路南海玫瑰园三期 13 号

Museum Tour, 10am-10pm; free entry. Macau Grand Prix Museum and Wine Museum (www.macautourism. gov.mo) Whether it’s legendary racing machines (cars and bikes), photos and videos of the stars or wonderful tales of their derring-do on the world-famous Guia Circuit, The Macau Grand Prix Museum has it all. Sample fullbodied Portuguese wines (MOP10 per glass or MOP15 three glasses per person) in the Wine Museum next door to learn about viniculture on the Iberian Peninsula.

Musica, 10am-6pm; free entry. Macao Science Centre, Avenida Dr. Sun YatSen (www.msc.org.mo) The award-winning Musica: Why is the Universe Beautiful?, presented by the Fulldome Industry Association from the UK, is an entertaining and educational show that fosters visitors’ artistic intellect. It reaffirms that the universe is governed by the physics of sound and color as well as physical laws of nature – both of which contribute to the inspiration of music and art. Featuring an animated ladybug named Dolores and her firefly friend Mike, the three-dimensional show leads audiences on a thrilling, educational journey, exploring the world from the perspective of an inquisitive insect.

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Burger & Lobster 1) Shop 65, B1/F, Wongtee Plaza, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8252 4694); 2) 2/F, B Block, SCC, 9 Wenxin San Lu, Nanshan District (6190 3010) 1)福田区福华三路皇庭广场B1楼65号铺; 2) 南山区文心三路9号中洲控股金融中心B座二楼

Romas Bar & Grill Block B (behind the Taizi Hotel), 5 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2683 8492, 2683 8491)

罗马西餐厅 , 南山区蛇口太子路太子宾馆后 B 座

Sexy Salad South Gate, Central Walk Mall, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (3682 2766) 福田区福华路中心城广场L层南大门旁

Shark 1) Shopping Park B, Mintian Lu, Futian District (8203 1999) 2) West of Bar Street, Sea World Squae, Shekou, Nanshan District (2602 9569) 鲨鱼餐吧 1) 福田区民田

路购物公园B区一楼 2) 南山区蛇口海上世界西侧国际酒吧街

Subway 1) FL1004, 1/F, Yijing Central Walk, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8280 1186); 2) Shop B14, B/F, Gouwu Garden Metro Shopping Mall, Futian District (8329 2299) 1) 福田区福华一路怡景中心城一楼西侧FL1004号

Super Steak 3/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2531 3998) Take Seafood Supermarket No. 103, Zone A, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2160 2378) 南山蛇口海上世界船前广场 A 区 103 号

Taste 3/F, Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Lu, Futian District (8359 9999 ext. 88667)

桂花酒店 , 福田保税区桂花路 5 号福朋喜来登酒店 3楼

Willy's Crab Shack 18 Shiyun Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (8827 8002) 南山区蛇口新街石云路18号 (www. willyscrabshack.com)

PIZZA Kiwi Pizza 1) B14 Underground Commercial Street, Coco Park, Futian District (8329 2299); 2) No. 8 Outlets Minkang Lu, Longhua District; 3) No. 125, Area A, North Park, Shopping Park, Mintian Lu, Futian District 纽奇比萨 1) 福田区购物公园负一层地铁

商业街B14铺; 2) 龙华新区民康路八号仓奥特莱斯; 3) 福田区民田路购物公园北园A区125

Lou Palacio Pizza 1/F, No. 40, Bldg A, Poly Cultural Center, Nanshan District (8628 7109) 帕拉休，南山区保利文化广场A区40号店铺

NYPD Pizza 1) Shop FL1015, Central Walk, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8887 6973); 2) No. 26, Haichang Jie, Shekou, Nanshan District (8887 6973)

纽约批萨1) 福田区福华一路中心城FL1015商铺; 2)南山区蛇口海昌街海尚国际裙楼26号铺 ( 近新一佳)

Pizza Express Shop 568, 5/F, the MixC, 1881 Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2215 9036) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号万象城5楼

Southeastern Sambal B102, Century Place, Shennan Lu, Futian District (2264 1000) 桑芭桑芭福田区深南中路世纪汇商场负一层 B102号

Thai Chi 01B, 1/F, Block 1, Kerry Plaza, Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District (8322 9009) 福田区中心四路嘉里建设广场 1 座 01B

Thai up No.108, 1/F, Tianli Mingcheng, Haide Er Dao, Nanshan District (8667 5585) 南山区海德二道天利名城一楼108号

Yes Thai Cuisine 1) 3/F, Shopping Park, 269 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2531 3918) ; 2) 2) No.517, 5/F, Coastal City, Haide Yi Dao, Nanshan District (8635 9929); 3) 3) L410, KK Mall, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohuo District (2290 0333); 4) 4) 6A, OCT-Bay, 8 Baishi Dong Lu, Nanshan District (8281 9918); 5) 3/F, B Area, Seaworld, Nanshan (2162 6000); 6) 2/F, Jiufang Shopping Center, Renmin Lu, Longhua District (2949 3311); 7) 4/F, Jiuzhou Vanke Square, Longxiang Dadao, Longgang District (8926 3966)

1) 福田区福华三路 269 号购物公园 3 楼 ; 2) 南山区海德一道海岸城 5 楼 517 号 ; 3) 罗湖区深南东路 5016 号京基百纳空间购物中心 L410; 4) 南山区白石路东 8 号欢乐海岸 6A 号 ; 5) 南山区海上世界 B 区 3 楼 ; 6) 龙华新区人民路九方购物中心二楼 ; 7) 龙岗区龙翔大道九洲万科广场 4 楼

TURKISH Anatolia Turkish Restaurant, 1/F, Xing Yue Business Hotel, No. 3018 Dongmen Nan Lu, Luohu District (8222 6154; 8225 7677).

安纳托利亚，罗湖区东门南路 3018 号兴悦商务酒店 1 楼

Istanbul Fast Food Cafe Jinghua Building 1C055, Huafa Bei Lu, Futian District (3309 7180, 3309 7190) 福田区华发北路京华大院一号楼 1C055 号

Mevlana Turkish Restaurant 154 Zhenxing Lu, Futian District (8336 8778)

梅夫拉那土耳其餐厅福田区振兴路 154 号

The Istanbul Restaurant Room 107, Lang Yu Feng Ting,1010 Wenjin Nan Lu, Luohu District (8261 0201)

土耳其伊斯坦布尔餐厅，罗湖区文锦南路 1010 号朗御风庭 107 号地铺

nightlife LUOHU 360°Bar, Restaurant & Lounge 31/F, Shangri-La Hotel (East of Railway Station), No.1002 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8396 1380-8360).

罗湖区建设路 1002 号（火车站东侧）香格里拉大酒店 31 层

Brew House 3/F, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites and Landmark, 3018 Nahu Road, Luohu District. (8217 2288 ext. 569)

罗湖区南湖路费用户号深圳富苑皇冠假日套房酒店三楼

Champs Bar & Grill  2/F, Shangri-La Shenzhen, Luohu Dist. (8396 1366)  罗湖区香格里拉大酒店 2 楼

Decanter 100/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888-1459/1455) 品酒阁深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路5016号 100层

Evolution Bar F2/3, Carriana Friendship Square (next to Starbucks), Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District 罗湖区人民南路佳宁娜友宜广场

首层G2&G3(近星巴克咖啡店)

Face Club,4/F, MixC Mall Phase II, No.1881 Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District(8266 6699).

罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号万象城第二期卡地亚楼上四楼

Malt 100/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888-1459/1455) 天吧，深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区

深南东路5016号100层

The Penthouse 38/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号深圳君悦酒店38层

The St. Regis Bar 96/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888-1468)

瑞吉吧深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号 96 层深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号 99 层

FUTIAN Club Viva No. 140, Fuhua Lu, CoCo Park, Futian District (137 9825 6176) 福田区福华路城建购物公园 140 号

Park, Futian District. (2531 3599)

Dist. 南山区桥城东恩平街华侨城创意文化园内

O! Garden No. 138, Mintian Lu, Futian District. (8889 6999)

La Maison Shop 108, Nanhai Rose Garden, Building 29-32, No. 91, Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District. (2681 6410) 南山区望海路91号

福田区购物公园 151-152

福田区民田路 138 号购物公园

29－32栋南海玫瑰花园108号

Pepper Club, 2/F, Shopping Park, Fuhua Lu, Fustian District (8319 9040).

Lounge 1982, 1/F, InterContinental Shenzhen,9009 Shennan Road,OST(3399 3388)

Skyline Bar Hui Hotel, Block 401, 3015 Hongli Xi Lu, Futian District (8830 5555)

Laffa 12pm-2am, G/F, Fuzon Hotel, No.1 Kanle Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 7888)

福田区福华路购物公园二楼

福田区红荔西路 3015 号 401 栋 ( 红荔路与福华路交界 ) 回酒店

Sports Bar 7/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen, Zhuzilin, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8350 0888 ext. 88605) 体育吧福田区深南大道竹子林东方银座美爵酒店

Vintage Bar 1/F Wyndham Grand Shenzhen Hotel, 2009Cartian Road, Futian District Shenzhen, Guandong(8299 8888) 温吧福田区彩田路2009号3楼

Yi Bar & Lounge 6/F, Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen, 138 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8826 8900) 逸廊吧深圳四季酒店6楼, 福

Penny Black Jazz Cafe Shop 134, Building A5, OCT Loft Phase II, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (8609 8585).

田区福华三路138号

NANSHAN Volfoni Bar&Grill  Shop 32, Coastal Garden II, Wanghai Lu, Shekou (2688 3381)

蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期 32 号

福田区深南路 2008 号中国凤凰大厦三号楼七楼

Lavo Bistro & Lounge 1M/F, Room 1B, Tower 3, Kerry Plaza, No 1, Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District (8899 9676; 8255 7462)

福田区中心四路一号嘉里建设广场 T3 栋 1M 层 1B 室

Lili Marleen Fuhua Yi Lu (opposites Coco Park Starbucks), Futian District (8295 0548) 福田区福华一路购物公园星巴克对面

McCawley’s Irish Bar Shop 151-152, Coco

南山区海天一路深圳市软件产业基地4栋B座裙楼10号

Snake Pit Shop 20, Phase 2, Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District. (130 4883 7140) 南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰

Dayabindu International Counseling & Psychology Services A1311, 13/F, Golden Central Tower, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8280 2248). Individual & marriage counseling, psychotherapy, and trainings in English, Spanish & Putonghua(with interpreter). www.dayabindu.com 福田区福华路金中环国际商务大厦 13 楼 A1311

Far-east Women &Children Hospital 5/F, No. 2097, Shen Nan Dong Lu, Luo Hu District ( 8261 3384)

深圳市罗湖区深南东路 2097 号五楼 http:// en.woman91.com/

Shenzhen Women& the Children’s hospital 12018 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District. (3391 9122) 南山区深南大道12018号

Cheers Gan Bei Bar Shop 60, Coastal Rose Garden II, Wanghai Lu, Shekou (2683 2864)

Sports Bar 7/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen, Zhuzilin, Shennan Boulevard, Futian District (8350 0888 ext. 88622)

International SOS Shenzhen Clinic. 6 NanHai Dadao, Industry Mansion (East Annex), Shekou, Nanshan District. (2669 3667)

The Base Bar 1-2/F, Xi HaiAn Bldg, Nanyou Dadao, Nanshan District (2649 0296)

Vista-SK International Medical Center Lvl 4, Bldg 4C, Shenzhen Software Industry Base,Xuefu Lu, Nanshan District (3689 9833) 南山区学府路软件产业基地4栋C座裙楼4层

回旋镖酒吧，南山区后海大道后海滨路保利文化中心 A1-39 号

蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期 60 号商铺干杯酒吧

CJW OCT BAY No.15 Qushui Bay, OCT BAY, No.8 Baishi Lu. Nanshan District (8639 5266) 欢乐海岸CJW南山区白石路东8号

欢乐海岸曲水湾15栋

Club Viva International Bar Street, West of Seaworld Square, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2669 7365)

南山区海上世界广场西侧国际酒吧街

福田区深南大道竹子林深圳东方银座美爵酒店 7 楼

南山区南油大道西海岸大厦 1-2 楼

The Boom Boom Room 3/F, Bldg A, Poly Culture Square, Coastal City, Nanshan District (137 9827 4737) 南山区海岸城保利文化广场 A 栋三楼

The Tavern Sports Bar 3/F, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 1939, www.tavernchina.com) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场 B 区 306

The Terrace Above Starbucks, Seaworld Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 9105)

南山区蛇口海上世界广场 2 楼星巴克楼上

V Bar 2/F, The Venice Hotel Shenzhan, No.9026 Shennan Daodao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888 ext: 8015) 深圳南山区华侨城深南大道 9026 号威尼斯酒店 2 楼

X-TA-SEA 1/F, Cruise Inn, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2686 7649) 南山区蛇口海上世界太子路明华轮酒店 1 楼

环宇一家综合门诊部 . 蛇口南海大道 6 号工业大厦附楼 .

education INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS American International School, No. 82,Gongyuan Lu, Shekou,Nanshan District (8619 4750)

南山区蛇口公园路82号青少年活动中心

Buena Vista Concordia International School (BCIS) GuangShen Highway, BaoAn exit, XiCheng, Bao’an Disctrict. info@bcis.net.cn; BCIS.net.cn; (2823 8166). 曦城协同国际学校，宝安区广深高速公路宝安出口

China-UK College No.243 Haicheng Lu, Baoan District (2790 8888) 宝安区海城路243号

福田区福华三路卓越世纪中心 2 号楼裙楼 4-5 层

Papa Club 7/F, Bldg 3, Phoenix, 2008 Shennan Lu, Futian District (186 7919 1990)

RMK (Rumaku) No.4 B-10 Shenzhen Software Industry Base, Haitianyi Lu, Nanshan (137 5113 1489)

工业四路万融大厦A座5层5B室 2) 罗湖区深南东路 5002号地王商业中心商业大楼北翼G4层 3) 福田区福华三路168号国际商会中心裙楼0219 4) 南山区海德三道海岸城西座写字楼1012室 5) 南山区工业四路万融大厦A座5层5A室 6) 南山区工业四路万融大厦A座5层5C室

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Evening Show 4-5/F, Building 2, Huanggang Business Center, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8270 8888; 8278 3999;137 2435 3542).

悦坊福田区福华路城建购物公园 139 号

黑邮票爵士咖啡，南山区华侨城创意文化园北区 A5 栋 134

一号盛唐大厦1-2层

Distinct Clinc 1) Shenkou Medical Center,Room 5B, 5th Floor, Tower A, Wanrong Building, Gongye Si Lu, Nanshan District (8666 4776) 2) Diwang Medical Center, G4 (N), Office Tower, Diwang Commercial Center, No.5002 Shenzhen Dong Lu, Luohu District (2220 1852) 3) Exhibition Center Clinic, Room 0219-0220,Int’l Chamber of Commerce,168 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8347 9801) 4) Coastal City Clinic, Room 1012, Coastal City West Tower, Haide Sandao, Nanshan District (2167 7955) 5) Well Child Center, Room 5A, 5th Floor, Tower A, Wanrong Building, Gongye Si Lu, Nanshan District (26816760) 6) Specialty & Surgical Center, Room 5C, 5th Floor, Tower A, Wanrong Building, Gongye Si Lu, Nanshan District (2682 8205) 1) 南山区

Boomerang, A1-39, Poly Cultural Center, Hou Haibin Lu, Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (8655 2054).

Duke’s, The Langham, Shenzhen, No. 7888, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888). 福田区深南大道7888号深圳朗廷酒店

La Casa No.139 Coco Park, Fuhua Lu, Futian District. (8290 3279)

旧天堂书店南山区华侨城侨城创意文化园北区 A5栋120铺

南山区海天一路深圳市软件产业基地4栋B座裙楼10-13号

福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 1 楼

福田保税区桂花路凤凰道桂花苑花园 3 栋一层 33-34 号铺

Old Heaven Books Shop 120, Building A5, OCT Loft Phase II, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District.(8614 8090).

福田区福华路中心城东面 1016-1017 铺

Curv Bar 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Road, Futian District (2222 2222)

Frankie’s No.33-34, Building 3, Gui Huayuan Garden, Fenghuang Dao, Guihua Lu, Futian Free Trade Zone (8271 9220)

McCawley’s Irish Bar Shop 118, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 4496) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场118号

Onstage B10-13, Bldg 4, Shenzhen Software Industry Base, Haitian Yi Lu, Nanshan District (186 8225 7049)

八街交界处161栋西面商铺

福田区深南大道西东方银座美爵酒店 25 楼

南山区蛇口康乐路 1 号金銮富众酒店地下

Xpats Bar & Lounge FL1016 & FL1017 (next to NYPD), East Side Walk, Central Walk Shopping Mall, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8280 1352)

Craft Head Nano Tap House West Shop, Bldg 161, Crossing of Huanggang Gongyuan Yi Jie and Shuiwei Ba Jie, Futian District (136 6229 2253) 福田区皇岗公园一街与水围

Executive Lounge 25/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen,Shennan Da Dao Xi,Futian District (8350 0888)

深南大道深圳华侨城洲际大酒店 1 楼

Hospital 1-2/F, Shengtang Bldg, 1 Tairan Jiu Lu, Chegongmiao, Futian District (4001 666 120, 3322 7188) 福田区车公庙泰然九路

The George & Dragon. The quintessential British pub; good draft beers, ales, stout, cider, hearty pub food,w BBQ's, screening non-stop sports, secluded beer garden. Your home away from home. George & Dragon British Pub Shop No.3, Back of Taizi Hotel, Taizi Lu, Seaworld Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 8564).

南山区蛇口海上世界太子路太子宾馆一楼后排 3 号商铺

Eden Garden Rooftop Bar 16/F, Hilton Senzhen Shekou Nanhai, 1177 Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District 伊甸园屋顶酒吧，南山区望海路1177号蛇口希尔顿南海酒店16楼

Enigma Bar Beside the KTV, Seaworld, Shekou Nanshan District (2667 7744) 蛇口海上世界海上明珠旁边

Eagle Bar Block 20, OCT Bay, No. 8 Baishi Lu Dong, Nanshan District. (8654 1082)

老鹰吧南山区白石路东 8 号欢乐海岸曲水湾 20 栋

Galleon Restaurant & Bar interContinental, 9009, Shennan Lu, OCT, Nanshan District (3399 3388) 南山区深南路华侨城洲际大酒店

Idutang OCT Loft, Enping Jie, OCT, Nahshan

Funful Shenzhen Bilingual School Inside Goldfield Seaview Garden, Xinzhou Nan Lu, Futian District (2381 0830). www. funful.com.cn

health DENTAL

福田区新洲南路金地海景花园

Viva Dental L2/F, Galaxy Center Shopping Mall, No.5, Zhongxin Lu, Futian District (2361 8563;2361 8565) 福田区中心五路星河

发展中心购物广场L2层

Dental Bauhinia 9/F,Block B,Shenzhen International Chamber of Commerce Tower,138 Fuhua Yi Lu,Futian District,(8371 1696, 8371 2696) http://www.dentalbauhinia.com

紫荆齿科福田区福华一路 138 号国际商会大厦 B 座9层

Victoria Dental Room 1510, Tower 3A, Excellence Century Center, Fu Hua San Lu, Futian District.(8837 3300) 维港齿科, 福田区

福华三路卓越世纪中心3号楼 A座1510室

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL C-MER (Shenzhen) Dennis Lam Eye

Green Oasis School  No 4030, Shennan Middle Road, Tianmian, Futian District. (8399 6712) admission@ greenoasis.org.cn   www.greenoasis.org.cn 福田区田面村深南中路 4030 号

Hailida International Kindergarten Xinganghong Kindergarten, intersection of Tai’an Lu, Luohu District (2549 0253). www. hailida.com.cn 罗湖区太安路口新港鸿幼儿园

Mensa Kindergarten No.13, Xin Housha Lu, Yongkou Cun, Houjie Town, Dongguan.(Tel: 0769 8152 5999; 8290 1900; 8290 1919, Fax:0769 5152 5222)

菁华园幼儿园东莞市厚街镇涌口村新厚沙路 13 号

International Department of Shenzhen Shiyan Public School 8 Yucai Lu, Shiyan Dadao, Baoan District (138 2357 3059, www.syps.com)

深圳市石岩公学国际部宝安区石岩大道育才路 8 号

International School of Nanshan Shenzhen A Canadian school accepting application for

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Exhibition: ITS Harmonious Forms in Nature: Paintings by Tao Wan, from 9.30am-6pm Mon-Sat, 1-6pm at Sunday; free. Hong Kong University Museum and Art Gallery (www.hkumag.hku.hk) Renowned for his landscape paintings, Tao Wan drew his inspiration from reinterpreting ancient masters and refining the essence of natural scenery. The exhibition centers around 300 works generously donated by Tao’s family to Hong Kong University Museum and Art Gallery.

February 1-28 Mon-Sun

Exhibition: Illustrious Illuminations: Christian Manuscripts from the High Gothic to the High Renaissance (12501540), from 9.30am-6pm Mon-Sat, 1-6pm at Sunday; free. Hong Kong. University Museum and Art Gallery (www.hkumag.hku.hk) The University Museum and Art Gallery in cooperation with McCarthy Collection will be displaying an exquisite assortment of gothic and renaissance manuscripts for the first time in Hong Kong. Highly revered as visual presentations of the Christian gospel, these mini paintings give new light to the art of book illustration.

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Pre-Grade 1 through Grade 12. 166 Nanguang Lu, Nanshan District (2666 1000, 2606 6968). admission@isnsz.com www. isnsz.com

8pm; HKD688-16,888. Asia World-Expo Arena (www.hkticketing.com/eng) Thousands of fans will flock to Asia World-Expo Arena to witness the queen of pop make her debut in Hong Kong as part of her Rebel Heart Tour. A grand event for the city and a true holiday gift for her Asian fans, Madonna’s concert has been long awaited. Having started in Montreal, Quebec, the tour will take the diva to 64 cities before wrapping up in Brisbane on March 27, 2016.

February 21 SUN

Gig: And The Beat Goes On, 8pm; HKD100 presale, HKD 130 at the door. Hidden Agenda Live House (wj.qq.com) And The Beat Goes On is a threeband tribute to the popular Japanese singer, songwriter, composer and producer Sheena Ringo. The founder and lead vocalist of the band Tokyo Jihen, she has inspired many a young musician to perform in her honor.

February 21/27 SUN/SAT

南山区南光路 166 号

Oxstand International School No.2040, Buxin Lu, Luohu District. (2581 3954/138 2355 1821/135 1006 5811) eva@oxstand.com.cn 深圳奥斯翰外语学校罗湖区布心路 2040 号

Peninsula Montessori Kindergarten the Peninsula one, Jin Shiji Lu, Shekou Nanshan District ( 2685 1266) 半岛城邦国际幼儿园南山区蛇口东角头金世纪路1号半岛城邦一期

Quality Schools International 2/F Bitao Center, 8 Taizi Lu, Shekou,Nanshan District (2667 6031). www.shk.qsi.org 南山区蛇口太子路 8 号碧涛中心 2 楼

SUN

Life & Style boat charters Sky Sea World 3E-2, Seaview Bldg, 18 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2680 7666, 2681 2999, www.sswgsz.com) 南山区蛇口太子路18号海景大厦3E－2

Soccer Training

QSI International School of Shenzhen (Futian) A1, TCL Science Park, No. 1001 Zhongshan Yuan, Nanshan District (8371 7108) 中山园路 1001 号 TCL 科学园区 A1 栋

Shekou International School Jingshan Villas, Gongye Er Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 3669). www.sis.org.cn

南山区蛇口工业二路鲸山别墅内

Shenzhen (Nanshan) Concord College of Sino-Canada 166 Nan’guang Lu, Nanshan District (2656 8886). www.ccsc.com.cn 南山区南光路 166 号

Shenzhen Oriental English College Bao’an Education City, National Highway 107 (Bao’an Airport North) Bao’an District (2751 6669). www.szoec.baoan.net.cn/ 宝安区 107 国道宝安教育城 ( 宝安国际机场北 )

St. Lorraine Chinese-English Kindergarten 1) Tongjing Garden, Shadong Lu, Liantang, Luohu District (2582 4450) 2) Gemdale Haijing Garden, Xinzhou Nan Lu, Futian District (8330 3329). www.st-lorraine.edu. hk/zhenchun

1) 罗湖区莲塘沙东路桐景花园 2) 福田区新洲南路金地海景花园

SoccerRangers™ International youth development football training for kids 4 to 15yrs. The perfect base to experience the benefits and joys of playing football. Grassroots, learning centred coaching methodology based on fun small sided games. Training sessions delivered by experienced and Football Association FA qualified coaches.

Shen Wai International School 29 Baishi San Lu, Nanshan (8654 1200, www.swis.cn)

深圳市南山区华侨城创意园美林大厦E4栋509 Shēnzhèn city, Nánshān district, OCTLOFT, Měi lín Building E4, 5th floor, Room 509 www.soccerrangers.com +8613554859065 tom.oconnor@soccerrangers.com

The Child-loving Pre-school (Shenzhen) Education Center 1)16 Jingtian Dong Lu, Xiangmi San Cun, Futian District (8391 0751, 8390 5242) 2) Jian Xin Yuan, Xin Xin Garden, Shixia Er Lu, Futian District (8345 1123, 8345 1146)

Real Estate

深圳外国语学校国际部南山区白石三道 29 号

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国际会议中心C栋1209A

1) 福田区香蜜三村景田东路 16 号 2) 福田石夏二路新新家园建鑫苑

UP We maximize infants & toddlers learning abilities. Rm 307 A/B/C, 3/F, East Pacific Square, Hongli Xi Lu, Futian District (8339 0166; 8339 0266) www.upchildren. com

Executive Real Estate Shenzhen Rm 329, Times Plaza, 1 Taizi Lu, Nanshan District (2667 3013, 135 6071 0609, lexi@shenzhenrent.com.cn)

深圳源合森哲房地产投资管理有限公司南山区蛇口太子路1号新时代广场329

福田区香蜜湖红荔西路东海城市广场三楼 307A/B/C

Concert: Lee Hong Gi [Live 302], 7pm; HKD580-1480. AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 2 (www.hkticketing.com/eng) One of the top Korean pop singers, Lee Hong Gi is best known as the main vocalist of the Korean pop-rock band F.T. Island. Having released his first solo mini album, FM302, in Korea in November and his Japanese album AM302 in December, he will be spending Valentine’s Day with his fans in Hong Kong.

February 17/18 WED/THURS

Stage: The Lady of the Camellias, 4-6pm at Feb 21, 8-10pm at Feb 27; HKD160-200. PALACE ifc/ AMC Pacific Place (www.amccinemas.com.hk/) Take a trip to Moscow without leaving Hong Kong! The Lady of the Camellias ballet performance will be screened live from Russia’s most renowned theater – Bolshoi. Inspired by Alexandre Duma’s novel and accompanied by Chopin’s exquisite score, the ballet tells the story of love, beauty, infidelity and hope.

March 1 TUE

Rufus Wainwright Prima Donna: A Symphonic Visual Concert 2016, 8pm; HKD240-720. Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Concert Hall (www.pklive.com) Rufus Wainwright, an AmericanCanadian singer-songwriter and composer, will be making his Hong Kong debut with a symphonic visual concert that includes his internationally famous opera Prima Donna and a collection of best-known songs. Concert: Madonna Rebel Heart Tour,

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hOTEL Hotels with the sign of a golden key are members of the Golden Key Alliance. ★★★★★

Cotalk Chinese 1) A1912, Reith Center, Exit C1 of Window of the World metro station, Nanshan District (159 1974 6086); 2) No. 5C-508, Seascape Square, Exit D of Sea World metro station, Shekou, Nanshan District. (139 2746 5084)

1) 南山区沙河世纪广场瑞思中心 A1912; 2) 南山区蛇口海上世界 D 出口海景广场 5C-508

I Mandarin Chinese School 1) 1F, West Wing, Xincheng Building, 1027 Shennan Dadao, Futian District. (2598 7982) 2) Rm 8, 2/F,Youran Ju,Liuzhou Zhiye Center,Nanhai Dadao,Shekou,Nanshan District. (2682 8811) 3)Rm1706, Main building of Golden Central Tower, No.3037,Jintian Lu,Futian District.(15811815474)

爱玛德 1) 福田区深南中路 1027 号新城大厦西座 1F 2) 南山区蛇口南海大道和工业八路交汇处六洲置业中心悠然居 2 楼 3) 福田区金田路 3037 号金中环商务大厦主楼 1706

Jiahua Language School 1) Unit3106B The Modern International Fuhua Lu,Futian District (2396 0365 / 2396 0363) 2)12/F, Block B, New Energy Building, No.2239 Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (400 6089 228) 1) 福田区福华路现代国际大厦31层3106B

2) 南山区南海大道2239号新能源大厦B座12楼

www.jiahuaschool.com

TLI (Taipei Language Institute) 1209A, Building C, Ming Wah International Convention Center, Seaworld, Shekou, Nanshan District (2161 8221) 南山区蛇口海上世界明华

Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Longgang City Centre 9009 Longxiang Avenue, Longgang city centre, Longgang District. (3318 1888)

深圳龙岗珠江皇冠假日酒店龙岗区龙岗中心城龙翔大道 9009 号

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Landmark Shenzhen 3018 Nanhu Lu,Luohu District (8217 2288) 罗湖区南湖路 3018 号

Futian Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen No.4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8828 4088). 福田区益田路 4088 号福田香格里拉大酒店

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen 138 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8826 8888) 深圳市福田区福华三路 138 号

Grand Hyatt Shenzhen No.1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (8266 1234) www.shenzhen.grand.hyatt.com 罗湖区宝安南路1881号 Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai 1177, Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District

深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店南山区望海路 1177 号 (2162 8888)

Hilton Shenzhen Futian Town B, Great China International Finance Centre, 1003 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2130 8888) 福田区深南大道1003号大中华国际金融中心B座

InterContinental Shenzhen 9009 Shennan Dong Lu, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (Exit C at the Huaqiaocheng metro station) (3399 3388).www.interconti-

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nental.com 南山区华侨城深南东路9009号（地铁华侨城站C出口）

JW Marriott Shenzhen No.6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District. (2269 8888) 福田区深南大道 6005 号

JW Marriott Shenzhen Bao’an 8 Baoxing Lu, Baoan District (2323 8888)

Fraser Place shekou Shehzhen 1033 Nanhai Lu, Nanshan District (2688 3333) 南山区南海大道 1033 号 Fietser International 6012 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8292 8666). 福田区深南大道6012号

深圳前海华侨城 JW 万豪酒店 , 宝安区宝兴路 8 号

Kempinski Hotel Hai De San Dao, Hou Hai Bin Lu, Nanshan District (8888 8888) http://www.kempinski.com/cn/ 南山区后海滨路海德三道

Marco Polo Shenzhen Fuhua Yi Lu, CBD, Futian District (8298 9888). www. cn.marcopolohotels.com 福田中心区福华一路

business BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS

Mission Hills Resort No.1 Mission Hills Dadao, Bao’an District.(2802 0888)

观澜湖酒店集团宝安区观澜湖高尔夫大道 1 号

Ramada Plaza Shenzhen Meilong Lu and Minwang Lu Cross, Minzhi Lu, Long gang District (8171 1333). www.ramadasz.com

深圳豪派特华美达广场酒店 . 梅龙路与民旺路交汇处

Shangri-La Hotel East of the Luohu Train Station, Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8233 0888). www.shangri-la.com 罗湖区建设路火车站东侧

Shenzhenair International Hotel Shenzhen 6035 Shennan Da dao, Futian District (8881 9999). www.szahotel.com 深圳深航国际酒店，福田区深南大道 6035 号 .

Shangri-La Futian Hotel No. 4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District. (8828 4088 ) 福田香格里拉大酒店，福区益田路 4088 号

Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel Inside the Great China International Exchange Square, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8383 8888) 福田区大中华国际交易广场内

Sheraton Dameisha Resort 9 Yankui Lu, Dameisha, Yantian District (8888 6688) 盐田大梅沙盐葵路 ( 大梅沙段 )9 号

St. Regis Shenzhen No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District.(8308 8888) 深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号

The Interlaken OCT Hotel Shenzhen East Overseas Chinese Town, Dameisha, Yantian District (8888 3333). www.interlakenocthotel.com 盐田区大梅沙东部华侨城 The Langham, Shenzhen, No. 7888, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888). 深圳朗廷酒店，福田区深南大道 7888 号

The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222) 福田区福华三路 116 号

The Westin Shenzhen 9028-2 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (2698 8888) www. westin.com/shenzhen 南山区深南大道 9028 号 -2

The Venice Hotel Shenzhen No.9026, Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888)

深圳威尼斯酒店南山区华侨城深南大道 9026 号

Wongtee V Hotel No.2028 Jintian Lu, Huanggang Business Center, Futian District. (8891 1111) 深圳皇庭V酒店福田区金田路

2028号皇岗商务中心

Wyndham Grand Shenzhen 2009 Caitian Lu, Futian District (8299 8888) 深圳温德姆至尊酒店 , 福田区彩田路 2009 号

★★★★ 5 Guihua Lu, Four Points by Sheraton Free Trade Zone, Futian District (8359 9999) 福田区保税区桂花路5号

Serviced Residence Savills Residence Daxin Shenzhen Bay 1168 Houhaibin Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (2685 6688) 南山区后海滨路1168

号 www.savillsresidence.com

Somerset Grandview Shenzhen No.5 Xinsha Road, Futian District, Shenzhen (400 820 1028)

福田区新沙路5号 www.ascottchina.com

Reits Service Apartment Yan shan Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2667 3667) Email:info@reits-service.com 瑞特兹服务公寓南山区蛇口沿山路 11 号

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MISSION IMPROBABLE My Application to Become China’s Football Coach by Matt Horn

uch as I enjoy writing this monthly football column for That’s PRD, I am hoping this might be the last one ever. That is because I am hopeful of landing a new job that was recently advertised by China’s Football Association. I am willing to answer their call for a male football coach to “strengthen the Chinese football team and improve its competitiveness ahead of the 2019 Asian Cup and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.” The fact 2018 in Russia is not mentioned is perhaps an acceptance that the current campaign looks doomed, and explains why French coach Alain Perrin has been fired, leaving the door open for me to apply to be his replacement. With any application, it is essential to see if you fulfill all the requirements, and the first box I can tick is I am male. At the top of the list of requirements is good health. Apart from a bit of knee surgery and a bad reaction to a recent flu jab, I am good to go. Having worked in China for more than a decade, I am also well aware of the need to have a full medical before getting your working visa. I already have one so I can even save them money on the checkup and visa application. Number two is a bit more problematic, as it requires a professional coaching diploma. I do not have the necessary piece of paper but have coached Chinese students for my faculty at Guangdong University of

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Foreign Studies, as well as shouting from the sidelines as “assistant manager” of the Paddy Field in the Guangzhou International Football League. We were twice crowned the champions, and the fact I played for almost a decade without scoring is irrelevant in terms of coaching. Third on the list of requirements is “rich teaching experience,” which I am good for after nearly 13 years of passing on my experience in journalism to students at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. It is not a big leap to swap teaching how to look for stories to how to look for a pass, how to communicate with contacts to communicating with team mates. Which brings me smoothly to the need for good “interpersonal and communication skills.” That is no different from being a journalist, and I will certainly be well capable of handling the press conferences before and after games. I also pledge to WeChat plenty of information to the millions of football fans in China who are desperate for success. Finally, all candidates are required to know about world football, Asian football and understand the basic situation of Chinese football. Well, taking the last part first, I am under no illusion about the size of the task for a country that has only qualified for the World Cup once – in 2002 when the continent’s two best sides, Japan and South

Korea, had automatically qualified as hosts. As for world football, every Saturday morning I listen to the world football phonein on Radio Five Live with the excellent Dotun Adebayo and experts from every part of the globe. So that’s it, I am good to go. Applications closed at the end of last month, so I am now anxiously awaiting news about where and when I will be interviewed. In all seriousness, there is no doubt that this is a crucial appointment for the Chinese FA. The national side has been drifting for far too long and has struggled under an ever-growing list of foreign managers, Perrin being the latest. Dutchman Arie Haan, Spain’s José Antonio Camacho and England’s Bobby Houghton have all had a go, and with no viable domestic candidate it looks likely that they will look abroad again. If I am not to get the job, and clearly despite my outstanding credentials that may be a possibility, I am going to throw one name into the hat: Marcello Lippi. The man is a World Cup-winning manager; he took Guangzhou Evergrande to the Asian Champions League crown and has definitely raised the performance levels of the Chinese players that he coached. Even I have to accept that might be a more impressive CV than mine, so maybe I should not be expecting my phone to ring…