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After the finish line

What Happens When Athletes Retire?

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“Two of our colleagues have died in the last two months in car accidents on their way back home... I'm afraid next time it will be me.”

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10 CITY 12 Rethinking Our World A Sneak Peek at the TEDxXiguan Conference.

14 Year of the Dragan Super Serb Transforming Fuli’s Fortunes.

18 LIFESTYLE 20 A Very British Pivot to Asia Cambridge Satchel Company launches its new range.

24 Between Past and Present Going Beyond the Palaces and Temples in Korea’s Capital.

26 ARTS 28 Ogres are like Onions Peeling Back the Layers of Shrek the Musical.

33 a common tongue The Challenges to Putonghua’s Rise.

60 EAT & DRINK 64 Ling Delicioso!

58 Shochu&Life An Homage to Japan's Other Liquor.

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Editor's Note

August

This year’s Olympics will surely go down as one of the most notorious of our time.

Sportspeople dropping out over Zika virus fears, the shocking state of unpreparedness exhibited by Brazilian officials and the Russian doping debacle have all contributed to making the 2016 Games a historic shambles. It’s hard not to indulge in a spot of schadenfreude and recall as a Brit that, while our Olympics in 2012 may have suffered from comparison to China’s flashy 2008 affair, at least it wasn’t as much of a disaster as this one is almost certainly going to be.

To mark the momentous occasion, we decided not to focus on the athletes who are competing this summer but those who came before. We asked ourselves, what do the sportspeople of yesteryear do once their days of representing their country are gone? To answer that question, we chased down both Chinese and foreign retired sport professionals residing on the mainland today, including tennis ace Li Na and boxing hero Zou Shiming. Turn to p34 to read what they said about life after the finish line.

There have been so many memorable film quotes over time: “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.” “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” “Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown.”

“Ogres are like onions.” Okay, that last one wasn’t included in the American Film Institute’s top 100, but it does segue neatly into this month’s big theater spectacle: Shrek the Musical, featuring everyone’s favorite green, flatulent monster. We sat down with the show’s director to get the dirt on animation’s filthiest creation (p31).

In the world of sports, the debonair Matt Horn managed to score a one-on-one with Dragan Stojković, the man who’s turning the fortunes of local side Fuli around. Flick to p14 to find out what he had to say about Chinese football, living in Guangzhou and rumors about his future as manager of Arsenal.

This issue marks the last columns from two of my favorite contributors, fitness guru Kara Wutzke and TCM practitioner Jon Hanlon. Their entertaining, enlightening columns have been a pleasure to read and I look forward to working with them in a different capacity in the near future. Go to p18 for their final words of advice – the most important advice you’ll ever hear. Maybe.

As summer draws to a close, we’re preparing to launch several new features in That’s, so keep your senses alert for the winds of change. And if you haven’t already downloaded our new app, hop to it, there’s no easier way to get articles and city listings on your mobile!

Bidding you a jolly farewell from a comfy pool-side lounger, Tom Lee Editor in Chief

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In Guangzhou, a pair of tickets to Czech boy's choir Boni Pueri (p62), a pair of tickets to chamber choir Nederlands Kamerkoor (p62), a pair of tickets to singer-songwriter Sophie Zelmani (p63), a pair of tickets to pianist Rein Rannap (p64) and a pair of tickets to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre's production of The Merchant of Venice (p65).

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DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

Fake Beggar Footage of a beggar being exposed as a fake amputee set tongues wagging in China last month. In the video, which was recorded in Altay, Xinjiang, the man is shown wheeling himself around on a cart as he begs for money. Around halfway through the video, a bystander pulls off the beggar’s pants to reveal that he isn’t crippled at all, but was instead tucking his legs into his undergarments the entire time. Witnesses can be heard accusing him of being a phony beggar.

RANDOM NUMBER

16,000

The number of people from Wuhan who were evacuated due to floods

Last month shaped up to be a particularly wet summer for China, with flooding hitting multiple provinces and cities across central and southern China. One of the worst hit cities was the Hubei capital, which was hit with torrential rains leading to dangerous water levels – upwards of 200 millimeters – at lakes, rivers and reservoirs across the city. The flooding stopped traffic and shut down major tunnels and subway stations, and images of partially submerged metro stations circulated online. At least 180 people have been killed by floods in China this summer.

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“No one told me how to pose for fashion photos. I just know how to do it.”

So said Liang Xide, an 80-year-old grandma/style icon who recently made waves on social media for her impeccable fashion sense and top-notch modeling skills. Photos of Liang, a Chongqing native, went viral after her grandniece Lin Dan posted them on social media. In the photos, she is seen wearing oversized sunglasses, heels and lace dresses, posing like a natural.

Lin, a fashion shop owner based in Shenyang, said that many bystanders wanted to take photos with her during the photo shoot.

Liang, who enjoyed singing and dancing when she was younger, picked up photography after retirement.

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VIDEO OF THE MONTH WATCH: Shenzhen (Finally) Gets a Rap Anthem Monkeys throw sh*t to mark their territory.

Shenzhen-based Shady Monkey Hip Hop has taken a different tack and released ‘Shenzhen: The Music Video.’

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Rethinking Our World

A Sneak Peek at the TEDxXiguan Conference

by Tom Lee and Jocelyn Richards, additional reporting by Tristin Zhang

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ince TED (technology, entertainment, design) was conceived in 1984, it has been acclaimed for its expert talks on myriad subjects, including the nature of the universe, body language and orgasms. Officially licensed, independent offshoots have sprung up all over the world under the banner of TEDx – in fact, there are several right here in Guangzhou. This month, TEDxXiguan will be holding its very own conference based around the theme ‘constructive disruption,’ featuring talks from a broad spectrum of people, from environmental activists to architects. Ahead of the event on August 13, we chatted with two of the scheduled speakers who are emblematic of the diverse lineup.

Lu Jun: Transforming Art Using Technology

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omeone glancing cursorily at Lu Jun’s work could easily mistake it for traditional Chinese landscape painting.

Black ink swirls across a white background, forming elegant, impressionistic trees and mountains. Yet look a little closer and it becomes apparent that the forms have a more surreal, abstract appearance than the classic model. Tendrils of ebony coalesce into clouds and vague figures – and sometimes even skyscrapers. The result is often dreamier than the original artworks that inspired Lu to create what he terms ‘digital ink and wash.’

“Traditionally, xuan paper serves as the

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media for ink wash painting. But my method is to photograph the effect of ink merging in water,” he explains. “The photos will then be reprocessed in a computer.”

It’s the evolution of a centuries-old skill for the 21st century, and it all springs from the origin of all life on Earth: water. Water which disperses and distorts the ink, unthinkingly sculpting shapes out of the blackness that are then made crisper through digital enhancement. Evolution is being captured right before our eyes.

“In contrast to a two-dimensional surface, the transformation of ink taking place in water is presented,” says Lu. “Its visuals

Xi Zhiyong: The Man Fighting Zika with Mosquitoes problem of Zika. I’ve already given my mosquitoes to Brazil; they have everything they need to get started. Singapore will begin to use my technology at the end of this year.

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eet Xi Zhiyong, the scientist leading the fight against Zika. His groundbreaking technology – which will soon be implemented in Brazil – was developed right under our noses, at the world’s largest mosquito factory on Shazai Island in Nansha, Guangdong.

Xi’s scheme works by implanting a naturally occurring bacteria, called Wolbachia, into the male mosquitoes of a species he is attempting to control or eliminate. Wolbachia bacteria both inhibit viruses like dengue and Zika and disrupt reproduction, so that when Xi releases the altered male mosquitoes back into the wild to mate, none of the resulting eggs hatch. So far, the project has seen incredible results: in May, Xi’s team suppressed 99 percent of the mosquito population on Shazai.

This past February, you presented your technology in front of more than 50 countries at a five-day conference in Brazil.

How was the general reaction?

After our presentation in Brazil, the government there confirmed that they would use our Wolbachia technology to address the

are richer and more natural. And it’s not just three-dimensional. Technically, this is a four-dimensional art form, if you count the changing visual effect I capture over a period of time. So the possibility of re-creation, the imagination and space of digital ink wash, is fairly large.”

Lu’s photography had already brought him several accolades before he turned to digital ink and wash, the idea for which came to him in a dream. “Amazingly, I remembered when I woke up and wrote down the idea,” he recalls. “I have been practicing it ever since.”

Though born in Hubei Province, Lu has been embraced by the south: his pieces

You’ve said in the past that it may be two to three more years before we see this technology in use. Is that still the case?

Right now it looks like it may be quicker than two or three years. Following the successes of this year, we’re starting to move from these experiments to more projects in actual cities. The next step is to select a few hotspots for dengue fever, which is serious here in Guangzhou, and implement our technology there.

Do you think we’ll have a problem with the Zika virus and microcephaly here in South China?

The countries that most fear Zika are still Brazil, Columbia and Honduras, which have all had problems with microcephaly. While I was in Mexico, I learned that the Zika virus is widespread, but they didn’t seem to have a problem with microcephaly.

Some theorize that the reason microcephaly is so prevalent in those few countries [like Brazil and Columbia] is, because dengue fever is so serious there, the people have developed a strong resistance to the dengue virus, and that resistance actually augments the effects of the Zika virus. Two different experimental labs have reported such results, from their tests on animals.

many species of mosquitoes, including those that don’t bite humans, and we are only concerned with a very small portion that spread viruses – like the Aedes Albopictus species. So if we only eliminate that species, it wouldn’t affect animals that use mosquitoes as a food source.

The second thing is that we are only concerned with using this technology in areas to protect humans. If someone is out in the wild, we won’t be of any influence. Our goal is to prevent harm caused to people, not necessarily to eliminate mosquitoes.

It seems viruses like dengue and Zika have intensified over the past decade. Is this primarily due to climate change or is there another factor at work?

It is definitely related to climate change.

First, mosquitoes thrive in warmer temperatures. Second, as temperatures rise, mosquitoes are able to transmit viruses more swiftly.

Normally, in temperatures of around 25 degrees Celsius, it takes seven to 10 days before a mosquito can transmit a virus to another human. But if temperatures are around 30 degrees Celsius, it may only take two days for a mosquito to transmit the virus.

This is important because a female mosquito’s lifespan is only around one month. If it takes 10 days for a mosquito to transmit a virus, many will die before they have the opportunity. If that time decreases to two days, however, it’s suddenly much more likely that the virus will be transferred.

Some scientists say the world would be fine – better even – if we were to eliminate all mosquitoes. Others say it would severely affect ecosystems. What is your opinion?

This is a false proposition. There are so

What do you plan to talk about at the upcoming TEDxXiguan conference?

I’ll present a more detailed introduction to our project, so that everyone can better understand and, hopefully, accept this new technology.

appear in the collections of the Shenzhen Art Museum, Zhuhai Museum and the Art Museum of Macao. In fact, one of his series was inspired by Zhuhai’s real-estate boom in the early 90s.

Lu has exhibited in China and in Europe, and is therefore in a position to examine the differences between the way the two regions approach art. One facet he has noticed is that the West tends to be more open to new media and methods of artistic creation.

“Relatively speaking, most Chinese artists, ink wash painters in particular, devote themselves to inheritance and conduct creative practices less. Westerners are in a state

where can easily accept brand-new methods and concepts, as if they are ready.

“As for modernists in China, sometimes we would like to look back on our own culture, base our artworks on a traditional artistic element or background before searching for a medium, whereas in the Western world they base their works on futuristic ideas.”

Lu’s digital ink and wash illustrates his point: a style of painting that has a long, illustrious history in the Middle Kingdom is given a striking new articulation through modern technology.

> simultaneous translation will be provided at each talk and lunch is included with all tickets. for a full list of speakers and updated information, visit www.tedxxiguan. com or add the official wechat: tedxxiguan. sat Aug 13, 8.30am-6pm; Rmb280 standard entrance fee, Rmb200 for ngo/nPo employees, Rmb180 for students. garden hotel, 368 huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, guangzhou 广州市越秀区环市东路368号 (020-8333 8989)

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Year of the Dragan

Super Serb Transforming Fuli’s Fortunes

by Matt Horn

Stojković as a young man

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eart. Intelligence. Technique.

Skill. Those four words stand out loud and proud from the whiteboard in the gym at the Guangzhou R&F training ground, giving an insight into the club’s coach, Dragan Stojković.

“This is my philosophy,” explains the Serbian football legend. “This is something I want my players to accept and to follow. I get this across every minute of every day.”

This month marks the one-year anniversary of Stojković’s arrival in Guangzhou, a year that began with a relegation battle but is ending with very clear signs that better days lie ahead. It is also clear that the revival is down to the hard work the boss is putting in with his players.

“I control everything in training,” says Stojković, something I can confirm after watching an intense session in the sweltering Guangzhou summer. “I am controlling the high intensity from the physical, technical and tactical point of view. Nothing can happen behind me that I cannot see. That is why it is important to focus 100 percent.”

One word I am surprised to see missing from the whiteboard is patience, because it is a word he repeats throughout our interview.

“You have to be very patient with Chinese players to explain your idea,” he

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says. “Explanation is one thing, but you have to be patient on the pitch to show things slowly. But they are talented and like to learn. From six months ago to today I see a huge difference.

“For any coach the biggest challenge is to create a good atmosphere, good play, making supporters, players and management happy.

That is something to push you forward.

“You have to be very patient and intelligent to understand the mentality of the people where you live, where you work. Try to understand the personality of the players and step by step you move forward. Tell them the truth and be very patient.”

Many who live here know patience is a virtue in China, but Guangzhou held no fears for a man who is idolized as both a player and title-winning manager with Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan. That followed a glittering club and country career with Red Star Belgrade, Marseille and the then Yugoslavia.

“I spent six years at Nagoya as a coach; I know football in Asia very well, from Australia to the Middle East,” he explains.

“When I got the call from Guangzhou, I thought, very interesting. I think Chinese football will grow and make a very good development. I spoke to many friends who work in China, but it is not a secret for me.

“I really enjoy life in GZ. I concentrate on

the job, every day focused, and I am satisfied.

I have a simple life here. Stay at home, drink coffee, spend time with friends. I am a family man and my family supports me.”

As a coach, Stojković sees a different mentality in China but insists: “Football is the same, 11 against 11. In China there is high expectation of quick success, but in football you have to be very patient.

“I took the team in a very difficult situation but we stayed in the league, which was priority number one, but that was not my ambition. As a player I was always a winner, and that is my mentality. The goal now is to create a respectful club and team who play interesting, beautiful football.”

Much has been said of President Xi Jinping’s desire to make China a global football power by 2050. Stojković openly declares that “the national team is a problem.

China has to start from the bottom, from grassroots. It is not a question of selling and buying, they must think about the new generation. You have to create the atmosphere, the quality work for them to see how they grow up. We have to create optimal conditions for the kids.

“With young players you can see pure talent, good touch, good ideas, but they miss something aged 10 to 15. Some technical mistakes. In that period they didn’t work how they should. This kind of thing they have to change and start from the base.

“Our boss at Fuli is motivated to invest, and this year we will have a clubhouse and two new pitches. We will unite the young players with the first team. It is very positive and others should do the same thing. There is no problem with finance or space.”

Stojković draws parallels between Fuli and Arsenal, pointing out that neither spends too much money. It is no surprise to hear him make the comparison, as he played under Arsène Wenger in Japan. He has been named as a possible successor when Wenger finally hangs up his big coat, and they both share a belief in perfect football.

“Perfect football is simple football, but to play simple is not easy,” he admits. “It is the most challenging situation, because football has become a very fast game and you have to think very quickly. The style of work and play Wenger is doing at Arsenal is something I like. I was very lucky to be under his charge at Nagoya. I like his kind of work, the movement, everything so interesting, the training never boring. This is the style I like and want. I did it with Nagoya and today with

Guangzhou. Players enjoy the training which is very positive.

“It is a big privilege to mention my name as future manager of Arsenal,” he notes.

“Maybe they think I can continue the same style as Wenger for 20 years. No change in the style, same technical football, ball on the ground, lot of movement. Who knows, one day, but for now I am here.”

He is also touted as a future manager of Serbia but again insists that, for now, it’s not really a priority. Talk of Arsenal or international management is in the future for Stojković, who is totally focused on his Fuli mission. So where will the club be three years from now?

“Three years is a long period, but it is enough for me and my team to show the positive difference, and I hope you will be very surprised at what we can achieve. I hope you can watch our team, our style of play; compare 2016 with 2019 and everyone will realize the big changes.”

Those changes are already clearly visible, but if everyone connected with the club can show the patience the boss clearly sees as a virtue, perhaps four new words will appear on the whiteboard in the training ground, words he wrote in Nagoya: “We are the champions.”

Stojković (Left) pictured with Arsène Wenger

Fuligans Fan Dragan Stojković is delighted that his side has the first international supporters club in China, the Fuligans, featured in That’s PRD last month. “I heard about the Fuligans and this is very good news,” he says. “This is an international city. We have two teams so I like to have a group of overseas people who support and are behind our club.”

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The Designated Chauffeur

You Drink, He Drives

by Ziyi Yuan

Two of our colleagues have died in the last two months in car accidents on their way back home

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t’s just stopped raining, and the air is heavy with humidity. As I stand outside a large, popular restaurant, a group of men wearing blue vests rush into the parking lot on bikes. Qin Hongtian is one of them. It’s on the early side of dinner time, and most of the people arriving are here for food and drink. Qin is not. He’s just here to wait.

Later, around 7.30pm, Qin is standing in front of the gate in his damp T-shirt, wet from either sweat or rain. He is still waiting.

Darkness falls but you can easily spot Qin – and know his profession – by the red flashing light attached to his vest. The words on it read ‘E-Daijia,’ the name of an app company that hires drivers out to inebriated car owners in need of a sober chauffeur.

It seems like an easy way to pick up some cash, and the only qualification necessary is a valid license. According to Qin, however, it can also be a lethal profession.

“Two of our colleagues have died in the last two months in car accidents on their way back home,” he says. “This job is f *cking dangerous. Every month we get terrible 1 6 | a u g u s t 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

news... I'm afraid next time it will be me.”

Fatalities generally take place when drivers are ending their shift in the pitchblack night – unsurprisingly, most people utilize the app during the late evening.

Normally, Qin works from 6pm to 4am every single day.

Besides the risk of physical harm, waiting is the other major challenge.

“Sometimes I stand outside a bar for a whole night until 2am, but no one asks for a driver,” Qin says, noting that such an occurrence is not infrequent.

Apps like E-Daijia pick the nearest driver for fastest service. That means employees can’t just sit at home waiting comfortably for the orders to come rolling in.

Instead, they have to come early and hang around restaurant entrances. “The salary is up to how long you wait,” Qin tells us several times, adding that it’s the secret to making money in this line.

Of course, driving intoxicated people home means you have to deal with all manner of buffoonery. “Some of them cry out loud, some unceasingly talk to me. Many

think I’m a taxi driver; they pay me and then start to walk off, leaving me with their cars. Ironically, some of them are drivers for people who come here for dinner, but they get drunk somehow.”

At 8.30pm, people start to spill out into the parking lot, many reeking of booze, but nobody seems immediately interested in a driver. Then Qin’s phone begins to ring.

The first order of the day comes suddenly, and he runs to his e-bike while answering one final question: why do it?

“I do this job for my family, for my kid.

Maybe one day I will quit!”

THE DIRTY DETAILS Monthly salary: RMB2,000-10,000 Days per week: 7

Hours per day: 10 > 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.

LIFE & STYLE style radar

TCM

The Final Secret of Chinese Medicine It’s been a tough summer in Guangzhou so far. I did not win the K2Fit Challenge; Dictoria Beckham hosted the final round of Drag Bingo at Social&Co (where I did not win the prize for best drag); and the time has come to write my final column in That’s PRD. Once you have wiped away your bitter tears of disappointment, I invite you to take a walk down memory lane with me before I reveal the single most important secret of Chinese medicine to you.

I hope that I was able to entertain you over the past two years. A personal highlight for me was detailing the difference between ‘swampy-brick belly’ and ‘urgent-bathroom belly.’ Perhaps my most challenging task was to tactfully write about erectile dysfunction without using the words ‘penis’ and ‘erection’ in every sentence. I tried to tackle the tough questions like: ‘What should you do if you’re not normal?’ and ‘Is wind actually blowing through the inside of your body?’

With pearls of wisdom like “You can’t party like a rock star and expect your liver to keep up with you,” I am confident that I helped you

along the path to better health.

At times, I may have walked a fine line between professional and inappropriate.

However, I feel that using terms like ‘freak show’ and ‘ick factor’ were appropriate word choices, and describing my maniacal laugh when applying electric stimulation with acupuncture was well within the boundaries of medical ethics.

Before I reveal my final pearl of wisdom, I would like to express my gratitude to those devoted readers who stuck with me through the doldrums of the summer of 2015 when I bored you with some theoretical and aca-

Fitness

So Long, Stay Strong Well, the time has come for me to hang up my That’s PRD writing hat. I’ve been doing this column for over a year, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a voice for health and fitness in our community.

As part of my farewell, I’d like to leave you with my favorite food tips: 1. Do not drink your calories. Most fruit juices that we see on the shelves are laden with sugar, natural or not, and you lose a lot of the fiber from the original fruit. Have a glass of water and a piece of fruit instead.

2. Drink so much water. I say ‘so much’ because that’s how you’ll feel at first – but only because you’re not used to it. Water flushes toxins from the body, clears the skin, promotes fat loss and helps your immune system.

WATER WATER WATER! 3. Cut out processed crap. You don’t need it. Period. Neither do your kids.

4. Make your own sauce and dressings for salads, meats, veggies, everything. A quick example is a lemon, garlic, olive oil and mus1 8 | a u g u s t 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

tard dressing which takes a couple of minutes to make and doesn’t wreck your dinner with extra sugary, salty calories.

For my last hurrah, I must give huge kudos to all those who participated in last season’s 10-week K2Fit Fitness Challenge. The total weight lost was a whopping 388 kilograms (854 pounds)! That’s crazy good! Our Fat Loss winner Britta lost an amazing 15 kilograms (33 pounds) and David lost 16 kilograms (35 pounds). The amount of muscle gained in our Toned Up category was incredible as well.

demic topics that can only loosely be defined as entertaining or informative. I do, however, still stand by my article on the history of acupuncture – it was hysterical and made a solid case supporting my conclusion that “Chinese medicine is nearly as old as dirt.”

Now we come to the promised secret at the end of our journey of Chinese medical discovery. The single most important factor in successful acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatment is... wait for it… consistency. It may not be the Earth-shattering secret you were expecting. Goodness knows I couldn’t write an interesting article about being consistent with your treatment plan.

But dammit, if I tell you that you need acupuncture once a week for eight weeks or to take herbs every day for three months, then that is exactly what you should do! Not because I am all-knowing, but because if you want the full, long-term and sometimes lifechanging health improvements that Chinese medicine can deliver, then you are going to have to commit.

Thank you so much, I hope you had a blast! > 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

Every challenge the PRD is getting fitter and healthier. People commit to making their lifestyles healthier, and it just shows what kind of results you can see when you put your mind to it. If you’ve been going through the motions, ‘exercising’ and ‘eating right,’ but not seeing results, then it’s time to really assess whether your daily habits are setting you up for success.

You don’t have to choose the K2Fit Challenge, although I’d love everyone to get involved in September. But I recommend you choose a healthy program that has shown proven results. Ten weeks. That’s not even 20 percent of your year. Turn your head on, switch it into high gear, make the change that will help you see everlasting results. Your health, your body, your mind, your family, your activity level, everything will benefit from you being your healthiest and happiest self.

A big thanks to you for reading and I hope we connect another way in the near future.

Be healthy, be fit, be strong!

> 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

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages Let’s face it: compared to Beijing, the PRD doesn’t abound with famous historical or cultural sites. However, we are living near some of the most distinctively beautiful settlements in China, characterized by a melting pot of architectural designs: the Kaiping Diaolou and Villages, thus far Guangdong’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The diaolou – fortified, multi-story residences made of concrete – came into being as a remedy to several societal ills. Kaiping, a small city located 130 kilometers southwest of Guangzhou, was in times past the victim of floods, rampant banditry and the devastating Punti-Hakka Clan Wars (an enduring conflict occurring at the end of Qing dynasty between the Cantonese-speaking natives and the migrant Hakka people that resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths).

Combating these issues, diaolou served as watchtowers, shelters from flood and blockhouses against raiders.

Kaiping is well known as the hometown of many of Guangdong’s overseas Chinese, who left for the US and Canada during those years of havoc at the end of the 19th century. The economic boom in North America allowed these immigrants to return to China with dollars in their pockets and build lavish houses. They modeled their homes on the multifunctional diaolou, while adding exotic elements picked up abroad.

Diaolou proliferated: according to the Kaiping town annals, a total of 1,648 watchtowers were erected across the small area from 1900 to 1931, reaching a peak in 1937 when war broke out between China and Japan. The year of 1949 saw the last watchtower built in Kaiping’s Chikan Town.

The diaolou are one-of-a-kind structures, dispersed among paddy fields and flaunting a melange of Chinese, Western and, in some cases, Islamic architecture. From their exteriors you can detect Roman domes, Greek porticos and Gothic windows, while most of the interior design retains southern Chinese flair. Famous watchtowers have been given names and usually boast a tablet inscription with their history, owners and significant events witnessed.

As scattered as they are, there are four major clusters of watchtowers: Zili, Jinjiangli, Sanmenli and Jianglong. Zili Village, with buildings overlooking verdant paddy fields, is the most popular with Chinese tourists, particularly as it is one of the settings for a well-known Chinese movie. Jinjiangli possesses less examples but also the tallest and most beautiful watchtower still standing.

Chikan, Kaiping’s previous downtown, is also a must-go destination. It preserves some of the most classic, stylish buildings constructed during the Republic of China and, as a result, serves as a popular film set.

With a total of 1,833 watchtowers extant, it’s hard to reach them all. One day is enough to visit some of Kaiping’s famous diaolou and villages, but if you are captivated by them and decide to stay over, the Diaomin Buluo Inn (碉 民部落客栈), a popular hostel in Chikan situated across the river from the film set, is highly recommended. TZ

How to Get There

Take the coach from Guangzhou Railway Bus Terminal or Tianhe Coach Terminal to Kaiping (RMB60), then take a local bus to one of the diaolou clusters (remember to tell the bus driver your destination). Tickets to the villages range from RMB50-80. > 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.

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by oscar holland

As the Cambridge Satchel Company launches its new range on Tmall before anywhere else, we meet with founder Julie Deane OBE to discuss the company's expansion and the appeal of British brands in China.

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There is something distinctly British about the way Julie Deane apologizes for arriving late to our interview after a Beijing taxi ordeal. Yet there is something even more British about the solution to her fluster: she orders us a bottle of wine.

It is this very Britishness – both of Deane and her Cambridge Satchel Company – that has brought her to Beijing. Her brand’s charming leather bags, openly modeled on those Harry Potter might carry at Hogwarts, have been explosively popular in the UK. Now, they’re proving hugely popular in China as well. In a move that looks to capitalize on the UK’s cultural cachet here (as demonstrated by the success of shows like Sherlock and Downton Abbey), the company is preparing to launch its new range on Tmall before anywhere else in the world.

“China’s a really, really important market for us,” Deane explains. “When I first came in 2013 I was amazed that people had already heard of the brand, and I thought: ‘I’ve got to get on Tmall.’ We sold 8,000 bags on our first Singles’ Day. Amazing.”

This surge in orders was nothing new. In fact, it has become a relatively regular occurrence over the past eight years, in which time Deane has gone from making satchels in her kitchen with just GBP600 (RMB5,780) in the bank to turning over GBP7.5 million (RMB72 million). Upscaling could carry some risk, especially given the brand’s focus on handmade quality, but Deane appears confident in her ability to expand into China.

“We could double our production pretty quickly,” she says. “We were [in China] four times last year. We’re poised and ready, which is why we’re making these trips.”

Yet the challenge for the Cambridge Satchel Company is not simply one of opening up new markets. Like many fashion brands that exploded into public consciousness with a single iconic product – such as Uggs and Crocs – diversification will be essential for its longevity. With the company making losses of GBP5.4 million (RMB52 million) last year, compared to profits of GBP1.4 million (RMB13.5 million) the year before, keeping the brand relevant in the fickle fashion world poses the greatest longterm test.

“I wouldn’t do clothes,” Deane says firmly. “I’m not a designer and there are other people who can do that way better than me. But we can diversify our product range with a real authenticity without looking like I need to make shower curtains just because I want some extra top line.

“I think [the original satchel] has a very iconic shape and look. It will always be our backbone. But there’s a lot you can do when you have such a recognizable shape. You’ve got prints, like our Vivienne Westwood one, and you’ve got the different colors.

You can take it in a few different directions.”

The company’s latest range, named ‘Poppy,’ aims to tow this line. While still recognizable from the original satchel, the new products are distinct enough to offer wearers a very different use for the bags. (“It’s sort of like a doctor’s bag but also a handbag – it’s very elegant and a bit more feminine,” Deane explains.) It seems well-suited to the Chinese market, and Deane is aware that she won’t

WE SOLD 8,000 BAGS ON OUR FIRST SINGLES' DAY. AMAZING break into China by replicating the approach used in Western markets.

“I think a lot of men in China wear edgier bags than in a lot of other places. In Britain, men tend to go for the dark brown, navy, black.

And red is of course really popular here,” she says, before listing magnetic closures and matching couples’ bags as other localized trends she’s taken into account.

“The bags are already doing well in firsttier [Chinese] cities because that’s where the awareness is. As awareness grows elsewhere, I think our customer base will too. We deliver anywhere in China. Give us a challenge – back of beyond – and we’ll do it.”

With this challenge, Deane shows flashes

of the ambition that earned her an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to entrepreneurship. For all the ways in which she is eminently likable, there is certainly something hard-nosed and business-like about our interview (despite the wine), in which she is direct and unerringly on message.

Deane’s achievements have seen her accompanying the British government on a high-profile trade delegation to China, and being invited by Jack Ma to give talks on entrepreneurship. She is lauded in the UK press as a

role-model for businesswomen. But does she mind being held up as an inspiration for female entrepreneurs rather than small businesses in general?

“As long as they don’t call me a mumpreneur,” she despairs with a laugh. “That has happened, but never twice by the same person.

That’s really demeaning. People don’t make allowances [for parents] in business – you’ve just got to be good enough.” cambridgesatchel.tmall.hk

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Zoe Karssen Top: RMB450 Bottom: RMB450 www.lanecrawford.com.cn

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For Her

Solid & Striped Top: RMB210 (Was RMB700) Bottom: RMB210 (Was RMB700) www.lanecrawford.com.cn

Vitamin A Top: RMB800 Bottom: RMB700 www.lanecrawford.com.cn

Moschino USD523.01 www.farfetch.com

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Strip Down and Show Off

BY Ziyi Yuan

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For Him

Orlebar Brown RMB810 (Was RMB2,700)

Lygia & Nanny USD79.96 (Was USD159.92) www.farfetch.com

Insted We Smile RMB900 www.lanecrawford.com.cn

Māzŭ RMB1,500 www.lanecrawford.com.cn

H&M RMB199 www2.hm.com

Māzŭ RMB1,500 www.lanecrawford.com.cn

Paul Smith £95 www.paulsmith.co.uk

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hen it gets so hot outside you could fry an egg on the sidewalk, it’s tempting to just throw on whatever old swimsuit you find in the closet and make a beeline for the nearest pool. Don’t. Instead, why not try one of these pieces that will make you stand out from the other sweaty patrons, be it due to brazen patterns, striking cut or just plain loud slogans.

H&M RMB179 www2.hm.com

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L i f e & s ty l e | t rav e l

Between Past and Present Going Beyond the Palaces and Temples in Korea’s Capital

by Ziyi Yuan

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o some extent, Seoul is similar to Beijing. Both are national capitals. Both have a long, fascinating history.

Both attract tourists in the million, and both combine elements of the present and the past into everyday life.

You may have checked websites brimming with travel tips or bought a handy guidebook to the most famous sights, but for those making a repeat visit – or just interested in taking a less conventional route – here are some other options for your stay.

Traditional Dishes If you’ve just come to Seoul for kimchi, give yourself a slap in the face. Although the spicy fermented vegetable is a symbol of Korean food culture, it’s easy to find everywhere – and in case you haven’t heard, a lot of it is made in China.

The daily local diet in Seoul is quite traditional, and most people aren't dining on the nation's famed barbecue regularly.

Samgyetang, a ginseng chicken soup, is one of the top recommendations. Seeking the most authentic example is often a mission

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for foodie tourists.

In Chebu-dong, heart of the city, is a restaurant that offers both a traditional recipe and an atmospheric ambiance: Tosokchon Samgyetang. Located inside a building designed in the hanok (traditional Korean house) style, patrons take off shoes as they enter and sit cross-legged in front of the table, before diving into the warming, health-giving stew.

Another noteworthy repast is the soy crab, which might as well be called the superstars’ favorite, judging by the ubiquitous photos of celebrities eating the crustacean in every eatery vending this delicious dish.

One of the best-known soy crab restaurants is Pro – it’s so popular among Chinese that a branch opened in Shanghai earlier this year.

Local Fashion Industry

Seoul is not the place to buy luxury brands.

There are thousands of brilliant indie designers who are devoted to changing the fashion industry. You can find plenty of these boutique outfits in Garosu-gil, located in the notoriously chichi Gangnam District. Leafy gingko trees on both sides of the street dapple the sunlight,

Getting Around Transportation is probably the most difficult part of visiting Seoul. Most people don’t speak extensive English – or Mandarin for that matter – so make sure you have a good map, as asking for directions might be more confusing than clarifying.

Metro is the primary and most convenient form of transportation. As in China, it’s efficient and easy to use.

Taxis are expensive and explaining where you’re going to bus drivers can be problematic.

Seoul is split by the Han River. On the north side are most of the tourist spots, while the south side hosts the local fashion highlights.

creating a romantic scene for visitors as they shop.

Speaking of sun, one of our favorite places in this area is Gentle Monster, a local sunglasses brand. It’s not so much a shop as it is a gallery, showcasing different concepts on its first floor in eye-catching displays. It’s classic Garosu-gil.

Nightlife

Don’t underestimate nightlife in Seoul. No matter what you are looking for, Seoul can provide it all the time, any time. Even the famous clothes markets in Dongdaemun are open until 5am – and are often crowded at midnight.

Visiting Seoul without experiencing nightlife is like touring Guangzhou and not trying dim sum.

Honestly, it’s fascinating. And diverse.

To illustrate that point, there’s even an area of Seoul famous for being the place where Western expats go to party (and where many also live).

Itaewon has ubiquitous cafes and bars, with many of the latter hiding underground. Start at Magpie Brewing, a secretive craft beer hangout where you can boost your energy with coffee-flavored pints.

If you’re looking for love, Una’s flashing LED floor attracts dozens of dancing party girls.

Epilepsy not your thing? Slow things down at the metropolis’ oldest jazz bar, All That Jazz, where

live shows ease patrons into a chill mood.

Before midnight, visitors to Itaewon can pop a squat and stare up the alleyways at the glittering N Seoul Tower while swigging a drink al fresco. Alternatively, head over to the broadcasting structure earlier in the evening and actually ascend it for a panoramic view from the city’s highest point.

Art Attack

Almost every visitor to Seoul pays their respects at Korea’s answer to the Forbidden City, Gyeongbokgung. This is often followed by a stroll through the Bukchon Hanok Village, located just a stone’s throw away. While these are definitely not to be missed, also consider enjoying a free exhibition at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza and supporting local designers by visiting the Art & Craft zone.

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ARTS co llag e

Coming to a theater near you

What’s New

The Secret Life of Pets China’s most famous writer/race car driver links up with Simon & Schuster for his second collection translated into English. The Problem With Me: And Other Essays About Making Trouble in China mixes Han Han’s satirical insights into topics like contemporary Internet culture with hilarious stories like surviving an incredibly awkward middle school reunion. Available from August 2 on Amazon.

Aug 2

Louis C.K. voices Max, an adorable terrier living it large in Manhattan who is driven to jealousy when his owner adopts a new dog called Duke (Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet). Max’s quest to rid the home of his new competitor leads to the unlikely pair getting lost on the streets, desperately trying to make it home.

Comedy stars like Kevin Hart, Steve Coogan, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks voice a colorful cast of characters ranging from vengeful white rabbits to wise basset hounds. Released last month, The Secret Life of Pets has received strong reviews and has already grossed over USD145 million worldwide.

The English Premier League season kicks off on August 13 and all 380 games will be livestreamed exclusively on LeSports. com and its app. The matches are being offered as part of the RMB590 LeSports Pass, which also includes access to Bundesliga, Serie A and Chinese Super League games, as well as events like Wimbledon and the Ryder Cup.

Pokemon Go! may be all the rage in America but sadly the Nintendo game is currently unavailable here. Not surprisingly, knock-offs have flooded the mainland market with City Spirit Go being the most popular. While it lacks Pokemon Go!’s innovative AR features, the app still requires users to search for prizes in the location-based game. Available at itunes.apple.com/cn. hao bu hao

Ice Age: Collision Course

Hao Months before his starring turn in Zhang Yimou’s The Great Wall, Matt Damon brings Jason Bourne to the mainland’s big screens for the first time on August 23. The lone Bourne film to be released in China prior to now, 2012’s The Bourne Legacy starred Jeremy Renner and still managed to gross a respectable RMB215 million.

aug 23

The fifth installment in the pre-historic animated series goes out of space. The film picks up after the events of 2012’s Ice Age: Continental Drift. Saber-toothed squirrel Scrat accidentally activates an alien ship, taking him to deep space where he inadvertently sends several asteroids to collide with Earth.

Meanwhile on the planet, Ray Romano’s wooly mammoth Manny must rally everyone to find a solution to impending doom. Stars Dennis Leary, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Lopez return with new additions that include comic favorites (Nick Offerman), pop stars (Jessie J), athletes (Michael Strahan) and a scientist (Neil deGrasse Tyson).

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Bu Hao Rumors are rampant that the allfemale reboot of Ghostbusters has been denied a coveted China release.

No, regulators aren’t protesting the absence of Bill Murray but rather enforcing an official policy to prohibit films “promoting cults or superstition.” A decade ago, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest was denied a release for similar reasons.

Three to See

Da Vinci – The Genius > Daily until oct 8, 10am-9.30pm; Rmb68-238.

Dongfang wende Plaza, 52-98 wende nan Lu, Yuexiu District, guangzhou 广州市越秀区文德 南路52-98号 (en. damai.cn)

Ink Wash Painting by Lu Pintian

Summer Triangle > oct contemporary Art terminal, enping Lu, overseas chinese town, shennan Dadao, nanshan District, shenzhen 深圳市南山区深南大道华侨城恩平路 (07552691 5100)

> tue-sun until Aug 21, 9am-5pm; free. guangdong museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, ersha island, Yuexiu District, guangzhou 广州市越秀 区二沙岛烟雨路38号 (020-8735 1468)

Savills Residence Daxin Shenzhen Bay not only provides a private residential ambience but with a combination of nature and leisure activities in the surrounding park, creating a place to call home. info.srsb@savillsresidence.com For reservations or enquiries visit www.savillsresidence.com or call: (86 755) 8785 2399 Savills Residence Daxin Shenzhen Bay: 1168 Houhaibin Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | S Z | a u g u s t 2 0 1 6 | 2 7

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Of Montreal Frontman Lightens Up

by Andrew Chin

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O

ver an unpredictable 20-year career, Kevin Barnes has taken Of Montreal on a trip through rock history. The band have remade everything from heady psychedelia to hedonistic glam rock – all in their own twisted image. But for their upcoming album, Innocence Reaches, frontman Barnes admits to finding inspiration in more contemporary sounds, including electronic artists like Chairlift, Arca and Jack Ü (who collaborated with Justin Bieber for the smash hit ‘Where Are Ü Now’).

“I’m always searching for new inspirations,” he explains.

“I really liked what I heard from those artists and felt like they were creating new sounds that I hadn't heard before. I really loved their production styles and wanted to make something in that sort of vein.”

While longtime fans may cringe at Barnes’ admission that the group’s 14th disc includes a song that “feels EDM,” the frontman promises it will touch on a variety of styles, from electro to prog rock.

Describing Of Montreal’s new disc as the “group’s most lighthearted album in years,” Barnes admits that Innocence Reaches is an attempt to “start a new chapter.” The new influences mark a noticeable shift from last year’s Aureate Gloom, an album largely shaped by New York’s hallowed 1970s punk scene.

“I think I finally started to forgive myself for the dissolution of my marriage and started feeling more hopeful again,” he explains. “A lot of the songs on the album are still pretty dark, at least lyrically, but there’s a more positive energy within it all.”

This dichotomy is present in the record’s lead single, ‘It’s Different for Girls.’ The track’s synth-dance groove (and joyous music video) is paired with lyrics sympathizing with the many women who have to put up with the daily bullsh*t of entrenched sexism.

“I have an 11-year-old daughter, so gender politics and the female experience are topics that I think about a lot,” Barnes explains. “Globally, women’s rights are not the priority that they should be. Far too often men create laws that attempt to subjugate women and make them feel inferior. I think it's disgusting.”

When Innocence Reaches is released later this month, the

group will be in the midst of an inaugural China tour that stops off in Guangzhou on August 12 and Shenzhen the day after.

“We’ll be debuting a lot of the songs on this tour,” Barnes says. “We’ve created a completely new live show for this. I’m going to do costume and makeup changes, so there will definitely be a strong theatrical element to the show. It will also include a wide variety of songs from a lot of the albums.”

With 14 full-length records to their name, Of Montreal have plenty of material to choose from. The group have maintained a steady output since emerging in mid-1990s Athens, Georgia, the college town that famously produced alt-rock icons R.E.M. and the Elephant 6 collective that Of Montreal once belonged to.

“It was great at the time to feel the support of a group of likeminded artists and to be part of such a creative environment,” Barnes recalls. “I learned a lot from [fellow Elephant 6] bands like Neutral Milk Hotel and The Olivia Tremor Control.

“I looked up to them like they were my older brothers. I tried to learn from their experiences in the music industry and network through their contacts. It was a great education on many levels.”

After 20 years in the game, Of Montreal continue to inspire upcoming indie acts. Barnes credits the band’s endurance to being “sort of autistic about music” and to “never getting bored or stuck in a rut creatively.”

“I always feel like I have something to prove,” he adds. “I don't feel satisfied with anything that I've ever created. That is what drives me to keep trying to create something decent.”

His ferocious work ethic also helps. Although Innocence Reaches hasn’t even been released yet, Barnes is already thinking about the next album.

“I think it will be of a more collaborative nature,” he says.

“I want to get a bunch of guest vocalists to contribute. At least that's my vision at the moment.”

> gZ: fri Aug 12, 8.30-10pm; Rmb150-180. t:union, 361-365 guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州大道中361-365号东方花苑1层 (3659 7623) > sZ: sat Aug 13, 8.30-10pm; Rmb150-180. b10 Live, north side of bldg c2, north District, oct-Loft, wenchang Jie, nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区c2栋北侧 (8633 7602)

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DALIAN OBSCURE CLUB

Dongbei’s Secret Rock Society

by Andrew Chin

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hat happens when a young, noisy rock band wants to grow up? For the acclaimed Chinese indie rockers Doc Talk Shock, the answer is: convene in your hometown of Dalian, diligently work on your sound and emerge as a new entity, Dalian Obscure Club (DOC).

“I think the new name symbolizes the evolution of the band,” says frontman and guitarist Jiang Hao. “Dalian Obscure Club reflects our life status. We all have day jobs but making music has become an enjoyable and crucial part of our lives – it would be a shame to stop doing it.

“So we get together regularly after work to make music and talk about anything that inspires our minds – like members of a secretive club.”

Heavily inspired by 90s alternative rock, Doc Talk Shock formed in 2008 with “lots of distorted guitar and shouting.” But the band felt as if their sound had reached its limit with the release of their debut album, 2012’s Lights of Detour, Jiang explains.

“We felt like doing something different but weren’t sure what direction to go in,” he

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says. “We were really into experimental music and progressive rock like Tortoise, Jaga Jazzist, Motorpsycho and Steve Reich. We didn’t make any changes to our music intentionally; it all came naturally in the writing process.”

Written over two years, DOC’s debut disc Northern Electric Shadow incorporates diverse elements, from electronica to cinematic scores. “‘Electric Shadow’ came from separate translations of the two characters in the Chinese word for movie, dianying (电影),” Jiang explains. “It’s a great description of the sounds on the album.”

The disc is also heavily inspired by different aspects of the band’s hometown, from its local music scene to its geography.

“As a coastal city on the northern peninsula, Dalian has its own cool beauty, with its unique natural environment. Life here is less edgy and sometimes the wintry days are thought-provoking,” he says. “But on the other hand, we have mixed feelings about the major changes taking place in the city, like the brand-new area built from a huge land reclamation project.”

To celebrate the album’s release, DOC

will team up with label mates Duck Fight Goose for a special show in Shanghai that will combine both bands’ live performances with visual art.

“It’s definitely going to be a special experience,” Jiang says, promising that there are further shows in the works. There is, after all, a growing audience for such spectacles.

“You can see a flourishing market for music festivals. And copyright is becoming more important too,” Jiang says, expressing how impressed he is with the growth of indie music in China since the days of Doc Talk Shock.

“There’s a lot of speculative money coming into the market but we will see the true influence of this in the next few years.”

He ends with some sage advice for young musicians discovering the pleasures of making noise: “The most important thing is sticking to what your heart truly wants, which isn’t so easy these days – there are so many things that can compromise your path.

“But, self-examination is also necessary.” sun sept 4, 9-11pm; Rmb120-150. 191 space, 191 guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District, guangzhou 广州市越秀区广州大 道中191号 (020-8737 9375)

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Ogres are like Onions

Peeling Back the Layers of Shrek the Musical

by Lena Gidwani

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hat happens when a big green ogre and his indispensable sidekicks hit the stage to sing and dance with a merry band of fairy-tale misfits? Why, it’s a Shrek-tacular rock concert, of course!

The musical adaption of the Oscar-winning animated film Shrek will make its PRD debut at the Guangzhou Opera House for just six shows. Director Stephen Sposito spills the beans on the pals, puns and fart jokes that will tickle all ages pink.

It takes Shrek approximately two hours to get ready, including an hour and a half of having special prosthetics applied and a very detailed makeup design that is helmed by our amazing makeup artist, Loryn Pretorius.

He also gets strapped into a 20-pound fat suit and an additional layer of costumes.

Phew!

Tell us what makes Shrek the Musical so special?

It’s the classic bully story that anyone around the world can identify. We exist in a world where, unfortunately, people who are different from us in how they speak, look or act are pushed aside or made to feel unloved, when in fact we should be celebrating every little thing that makes all of us different and unique. Shrek is empowering to watch and is a humble reminder to be nice to your neighbors.

What is it like trying to create a human version of a character that's best known as an animation?

Well, it all boils down to creativity in the design and creativity in how the actor portrays the part. One of the more dazzling aspects of our show is the stellar, Tony Awardwinning costume design from Tim Hatley; that truly transforms our actors into these walking and talking storybook characters that we all know and love.

Lord Farquaad has banished the creatures from the Kingdom of Duloc for being freaks. What is his problem?

I think Lord Farquaad is scared of change and things that don’t fit his version of normal. Also, he has a deep dark secret about his own heritage that he wants to hide away from the world. By banishing the fairy-tale creatures, he is attempting to hide that part of his life.

The musical is full of fairy-tale misfits.

In a kingdom turned upside down, who adds the most to the madness?

It takes Shrek approximately two hours to get ready, including an hour and a half of special prosthetics That would be a close tie between Gingy the Gingerbread Man and Pinocchio. Gingy is a fast-talking, wise cracking, no-nonsense character that encourages the other characters to celebrate their uniqueness and revolt against Lord Farquaad. Pinocchio has some hilarious onstage antics that really get the audience laughing and sympathizing with the fairy-tale creatures.

It’s not easy being green. How long does it take your lead Kyle Timson to become Shrek?

Do you have a favorite moment in the show?

Absolutely! My favorite moment would have to be the act one finale called ‘Who I’d Be.’ It’s a song that gives me goose bumps every single time because it’s about our three main characters (Donkey, Shrek and Fiona) as they fantasize about a life that they feel they will never have. It’s about wanting to be loved, to find a friend in this crazy world, wanting to be the hero when everyone thinks you are nothing but a villain. It has an incredible message and listening to Kyle Timson (as Shrek), Jared Howelton (as Donkey) and Lindsay Dunn (as Fiona) sing it every night with their powerhouse voices is a true treat both for myself and for the audience. I am getting goose bumps just thinking about it right now!

Where is the cast heading to after your Guangzhou debut?

We are off to beautiful Xiamen after Guangzhou!

wed-sun Aug 10-14, 7.30pm from Aug 10-13, 2.30pm from Aug 13-14, Rmb80-880. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang xi Lu, Zhujiang xincheng, tianhe District, guangzhou 广州市天河区 珠江新城珠江西路1号 (020-3839 2888)

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The Jungle Book

Chapterhouse Theatre Brings Wild Adventure to the Stage

BY Andrew Chin

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udyard Kipling’s classic tale of Mowgli, a boy who grows up in the wild raised by (mostly) lovable animals, has been a children’s classic since its release 120 years ago.

Iron Man director Jon Favreau’s recent live-action film adaptation raked in over USD900 million (including USD150.1 million in China), so it makes sense that Chapterhouse Theatre is bringing their stage version to the Middle Kingdom.

“We wanted to create something that is strong in storytelling and fun,” explains artistic director Richard Main. “The Jungle Book has songs as well as a lovely story about friendship and growing up. This is a family show. It will make adults smile and will also be fun for children.”

While he praises Disney’s iconic 1967 animated film “for reflecting the overarching

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themes from the book while still managing to include some catchy tunes and quite a bit of silliness,” Chapterhouse Theatre has created a wholly original take.

Award-winning playwright Laura Turner penned the script, and Main teases the addition of a character that will strike a chord with Chinese audiences.

“We also have two very endearing singing chickens and included some elements which, whilst not in the book, are of the book,” he adds. “The story is, to all intents and purposes, about a boy who begins to grow up and needs to be part of his own kind.”

He admits that it is “never easy to recreate animals and exotic locations on stage,” but promises that they’re bringing “wonderful puppets, masks and costumes” specifically made for the China shows.

We’ve included some elements which, whilst not in the book, are of the book

Since its premiere three years ago, The Jungle Book has toured the UK and Ireland twice. Ben Darlington returns as Mowgli, a role he starred in during the show’s inaugural run. Other Chapterhouse veterans Bryony

Tebbutt, Hannah Douglas, Gareth Cary and Louise Mellor will also take part.

“One of the most important things is the puppetry skills of these actors,” Main adds.

“All of them are trained and exceptional in the interpretation of the creatures they are responsible for.”

Chapterhouse Theatre’s foray into family fun marks the group’s continued evolution. The group formed in 1999 with a mission of continuing the British tradition of “theater being placed in all sorts of different environments.”

“Our first production, Romeo and Juliet, was performed around the country by a group of small actors, similar to what we do at some of the same venues,” Main explains.

Their inaugural show took place at Herstmonceux Castle in 2000 and has six shows touring open-air venues across the UK and Ireland this summer.

“Occasionally, the right venue and opportunity comes along, and performing in China is part of that,” Main says.

“It feels strange to be bringing theater to one of the great cultural capitals of the world. I genuinely hope that our visit is a great success, and that our links with China will become stronger in the coming years.” > sZ: fri Aug 5, 8pm; Rmb80-200. shenzhen children‘s Palace, 2002 fuzhong Yi Lu, futian District 福田区福中一路 2002号 (0755-8351 3099, en.damai.cn) > gZ: tue-wed Aug 9-10, 8pm; Rmb50-200. guangdong Performing Arts center theater, 1229 guangzhou Dadao Zhong, tianhe District 天河区广州大道中1229号 (020-3720 6282, en.damai.cn)

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a common tongue

The Challenges to Putonghua’s Rise

BY Aelred Doyle

Amusingly, the committee in charge with creating a unified language descended into fisticuffs at one stage due to dialect differences, leading one member to mistakenly believe he had been personally insulted

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he Penguin China Specials have provided insight into everything from Bach to World War One from the China experts’ China experts. Known for a lucid, intelligent look at modern China unhampered by ideology or cant, David Moser doesn’t disappoint with his entry in these series of short books – essentially pamphlets.

In A Billion Voices, Moser’s topic is the rise of Mandarin as lingua franca for this huge country and its hundreds of dialects and languages. Originally pushed by the May Fourth crew as part of the modernization of China, the project had its difficulties, with a split between northerners who wanted the new language based on the Beijing dialect and a southern contingent who wanted a hybrid southernnorthern form – the former being the most practical solution and of course eventually winning out.

Amusingly, the committee in charge descended into fisticuffs at one stage due to dialect differences, leading one member to mistakenly believe he had been personally insulted.

The result, including a pronunciation guide for the basic 6,500 characters, was really just a statement of intent, since it all got put

on hold while China was embroiled in war with Japan and internal conflict.

When the dust settled and the People’s Republic was founded in 1949, one of Mao’s first projects was to use a common language as part of building a united people. Moser sees this as vital: “The future stability and cohesion of the republic would depend on the answers.”

The project was daunting, as Moser points out: “Is there such a thing as ‘the Chinese language’? Should the Chinese people share a common tongue? How should it be defined? How should pronunciation, vocabulary and correct usage be determined? Should Chinese continue to use the centuries-old character system, or should it be replaced by an alphabet, or some other phonetic system?”

The result was “an artificially constructed hybrid form, a linguistic patchwork of compromises based upon expediency, history and politics.” And the project remains ongoing; according to the Chinese Ministry of Education, about a third of the country’s population remains unable to communicate in Putonghua – the “ambitious” target is for all Chinese people to be Mandarin-speakers by 2050.

And then there’s the writing; endless replacement alphabets were suggested, but in the end the characters survived, perhaps in part thanks to a chat between Mao and Stalin.

However, 515 characters and 54 character components were simplified in 1956, cutting the number of strokes needed in writing by about an eighth; a second round of simplification was proposed in 1977, but the push back was too strong this time, from people who saw this as a form of cultural desecration.

The Mandarin project has in most aspects been impressively successful, and ironically one sign of this is regional variation. “Even when Putonghua becomes the dominant language in a region, it is seldom heard in its pure form; the evolving norm is Putonghua spoken with local accents and features.”

David moser: A billion Voices - china’s search for a common Language (Penguin) is available on Amazon.

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i Na, Zou Shiming, Christopher Pitts and Stéfanie Vallée have all represented their countries in the sport that they've mastered. For various reasons – injuries, changes of priorities in life, the pursuit of another dream and practical concerns about income – they've all now stepped away from the national team and into other roles.

Read the stories on their transformations – from a tennis legend to a mother and the ambassador for the sport, an Olympic gold medalist to a professional boxing champion and reality TV star, an observed trial cyclist to a chef, and a kayaker to an artist and executive coach – in the pages ahead.

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t has been almost two years since Li Na announced her decision to retire from professional tennis as a result of the chronic injuries to her knees. Since then, the winner of nine WTA singles titles and two Grand Slam championships has been keeping busy. You can see her face plastered around the country in high-profile commercial endorsements for national brands as well as through her engagements as the spokesperson for various non-profit organizations.

In addition to that, she’s also been traveling to different cities within China as an ambassador for tennis, promoting the sport to the populace. Most recently, the former world number two appeared at a press conference at her birthplace to lend support to the Wuhan Open.

On a more personal level, Li and her husband Jiang Shan welcomed their first child, Alisa, to the world in June 2015, and she’s currently pregnant with her second, which is due before December. In many public appearances after her retirement, she’s repeatedly expressed the joys of focusing on her duties as a mother.

Though she’s been playing tennis at a professional level since 1999, Li Na wrote in her autobiography, My Life, that “it was only in 2009 that I really entered the professional arena, so before that, it’s more accurate to say I was a vocational athlete.” For a long time she had mixed feelings toward tennis, which she took up under the orders of her parents. The enforced training initially caused her to resent the sport.

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tennis career]. At that point I understood myself more and had learned how to become better,” she said at a publicity event for her pregnancy diary last month.

Li was referring to the period when she shot to stardom after becoming the first and only Grand Slam singles champion from Asia with her victory against Francesca Schiavone at the 2011 French Open. Three years later, she won her second and final Grand Slam title at the 2014 Australian Open, defeating Domnika Cibulkova in straight sets – making history once again as the first Asian to ever win the tournament.

At the age of 32 and seemingly at the peak of her career, Li's decision to retire in September 2014 came as a surprise to some. In an open letter, Li wrote: “After four knee surgeries and hundreds of shots injected into my knee weekly to alleviate swelling and pain, my body is begging me to stop… My chronic injuries will never again let me be the tennis player I can be… Walking away from the sport, effective immediately, is the right decision for me and my family.”

It was not a choice she made lightly, but was to her mind the pragmatic course of action, as she admitted to us during our interview: “It was the hardest decision I’d made in my life, and I made it only after it became clear that there was nothing more that could be done for my knees.”

After nearly two years without intense training and grueling professional competitions, the tennis legend’s nagging injury is no longer affecting her everyday routine. “It doesn’t really bother me now that I don’t need to engage in extreme levels of physical activity,” Li explains. “I’d like to have one more knee surgery, but the recovery period is quite long and I’ve got a lot to do. When I can clear [my schedule for] eight months, I’ll probably get that done.”

Right now, she’s more focused on her second pregnancy. The Hubei native says she's actually more nervous this time around because there’s another 1-year-old at home to take care of as well.

Would she want her children to follow in her footsteps and pursue a career in sports? “My husband and I don’t want to tell our baby that Mom was a tennis player,” says Li. “Even though both Jiang Shan and I were tennis professionals, I think each child should have the freedom to choose what they want to be when they grow up and not just follow what their parents did.”

When asked what she misses the most about being a world-renowned professional tennis player, her answer reveals a flash of the physical drive that helped her transcend every Asian tennis player that has come before: “I miss the ability to test myself and my opponents on the court. This is a feeling that’s hard to get now.”

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It was the hardest decision I’d made in my life, and I made it only after it became clear that there was nothing more that could be done for my knees

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Chef Christopher Pitts’ Former Life as a Trials Rider on the US National Team

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any Shanghai-based food lovers would know Christopher Pitts for his work at Table No. 1 by Jason Atherton, but very few are aware that in his previous life, the talented chef was an observed trials cyclist for the US national team.

The Memphis native first took interest in mountain biking at age 13 because of his father. “It was my first real passion. I was almost about to drop out of high school because I didn’t find any of the academic subjects interesting. All I wanted to do was to ride my bike,” Pitts tells us.

Pitts was then introduced to observed trial – a discipline of mountain biking in which riders compete by passing through an obstacle course without setting foot on the ground – at a national competition in California when he turned 16. “I thought it was the most amazing thing in the entire world. It was fascinating to see how people can balance a bicycle on one wheel without any assistance.”

Coincidentally, Pitts also started developing his other passion – cooking – at the same age. “I’ve always loved the concept of using your hands to create something that you can eat; to me that’s absolutely wonderful.”

Pitts notes that he’s consciously chosen to pursue a ‘niche’ in both his athletic and culinary careers. “My original path was mountain biking. Choosing to go with observed trial helped me progress quicker and learn a skill that other people didn't have, and I was able to perform in stunt shows to earn some income. In my culinary career, had I stayed in the US I could’ve been a good cook in a sea of thousands of other good cooks.

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me to find out who [I am as a cook].”

When Pitts was around 16 or 17, the state champion in mountain bike races began shifting his focus to observed trial and became a professional trials rider by age 18. It was an important year for Pitts, who won first place in his first-ever competition in this discipline. Later, he also qualified for the US national team to compete in the World Championship in Switzerland, which turned out to be a very humbling experience.

“Americans in general are very nationalistic, we’re told from day one that we’re the best or first in many things. You feel so proud to have made it to the top of a country that’s supposedly the best in so many different things,” Pitts says, reflecting on the competition.

“Ironically, the US didn’t place in any of the categories that year. Even though we were amazing back home, the Europeans completely crushed us. That in itself was a good experience – once you’ve played with the big boys, you know it’s a different ball game.”

Shortly afterwards, Pitts started to put more effort into his cooking, opting to go to culinary school for formal training.

“I couldn’t keep it going.

There’s only so much money you can make in professional sports. You might be able to get sponsorships for your equipment or travel expenses, but it’s not going to pay your rent,” he says of the main reason for the career transition.

A life-changing injury to his left foot in his early 20s forced him to give up the sport on a professional level entirely. While he was practicing his tricks on his day off from a restaurant in Atlanta, he fell off a wall and his foot

landed on a piece of rock that broke his metacarpal. For the next six months, Pitts was forced to stay away from two of his favorite things: his bike and the kitchen.

“It was one of the worst things that has ever happened to me,” Pitts says, recalling the darkest moment of his life and the subsequent addiction to painkillers. “Since my teens, I was always focused on biking and had to be in great health, so I never went out drinking, never did recreational drugs or smoked cigarettes because these thing would affect my performance.”

“You think [drug addiction] is something that you have to actively seek out, but you don’t realize how easily you can develop it,” he adds. “It was terrifying – not having control over your body, which was something that I’d always been taking care of very carefully.”

Looking back at his transition from a professional athlete to a cook, Pitts says “the trickiest part was losing the ego. I went from being one of the best in the entire country, at trials riding, to being one of the worst, as an entry-level cook, but my ego was still telling me everything I was doing was great. Just because you succeeded in one thing doesn’t mean it will automatically carry over to the next thing you do...

“For both cycling and cooking, you need tons of will power to keep going. If I’m failing in doing a trick on my bike, I have to keep doing it time and again until I succeed.

The same goes for cooking, I’ve messed up everything that you can possibly think of. I’ve overcooked and undercooked every piece of meat and got yelled at for it. At the end of the day, it’s the failure that makes you as good as you are.”

The trickiest part about transitioning from a professional cyclist to a cook was losing the ego

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Boxing Ch ampion Z ou Shiming L ooks into the Futur e

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ith his small figure and bronze skin tone, Zou Shiming reminds us of anything but an Olympic boxing champion at first glance. Wearing a casual black T-shirt and black pants, a Starbucks cup in hand, the soft-spoken boxer sits down with me at his office in Minhang, sharing snippets of his celebrated career with pride.

He starts off with the 2008 Beijing Olympics: “That was quite intense. I fought like it was my last game because by 2012 I’d be 30. I couldn’t afford to lose.” The two-time Olympic gold medalist cannot contain his excitement while talking about that pivotal moment in his career, where he won China’s first-ever gold medal in Olympic boxing.

The road leading to this life-changing moment began back at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where Zou first attracted global attention. While he only won the bronze that year, it was China's very first Olympic medal for boxing, essentially putting his home country on the map in the discipline.

But being the fierce fighter in the ring that he is, Zou was not satisfied. In the years between Athens and Beijing, he punched his way to two World Amateur Boxing Championships, singlemindedly working toward his goal: an Olympic gold medal. The hard work paid off.

“When I finally stepped onto the podium, I felt a huge relief. Snippets of my bitter training days and pains I suffered played in front of my eyes like a movie. It was a very emotional moment,” Zou says, recalling the moment he received his gold medal in Beijing.

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Having been an athlete since the age of 17, the 35-year-old is more familiar than most with what it means to represent one's country on a global stage. “Nothing could ever replace that feeling,” Zou says. “Athletes are some of the few who can make the flag rise because of their own effort. When everyone stood up to sing the national anthem while we stood in the center of the ring, that was the proudest moment of my life.”

In spite of that, shortly after the 2012 London Games, where Zou won his second gold medal, he decided to retire from the national team and switch to professional boxing to pursue another dream: the WBO Boxing Championship title.

Since his departure from the national team, he’s proven himself by taking home a number of WBO International Flyweight titles. There are, however, new things for him to worry about.

“It’s a bit risky for me as I’ve got a team – assistants, PR people and so on – to take care of. Apart from matches, I have to manage things like booking hotels or flights, or finding places to eat. None of these were my concern when I was in the national team,” Zou says. “But the good thing is that I have more freedom, and I get to spend more time with my family.”

With the flexibility of his schedule, Zou has also been participating in various film and TV projects, most notably in a small role in Transformers: Age of Extinction, as well as one of China's most popular reality TV series, Dad, Where Are We Going?

In one of the episodes, Zou and his older son Xuanxuan travel to Inner Mongolia, where the children participate in wrestling matches with local kids. No match for his stronger, bigger opponent, Xuanxuan is pushed to the ground time and again, but he fights on. “[My son] reminds me of myself during my training days; he’s a real fighter,” Zou says, recalling that scene of the show. “I keep telling him it’s okay to lose, but you have to get up. Boys can get injured, but they should never be fragile.”

Though he’s been quite active in showbiz in recent years, Zou assures us that his focus will still be boxing. It’s like his best buddy of 20 years and would be “hard to break up with.”

The goals of the boxing veteran, who recently retained the WBO International Flyweight title after a match against Jozsef Ajtai of Hungary at New York’s Madison Square Garden in June, have shifted slightly in recent years, however.

“My personal success is not real success. I want to see thousands of ‘Zou Shimings’ out there fighting and winning medals; that would be real success to me.”

In fact, that’s exactly what Zou’s business is all about: to promote boxing culture and provide more opportunities for young boxers to realize their dreams by starting boxing gyms, organizing matches and teaching them new boxing techniques.

Fully aware of the current status of some retired athletes, Zou says he has one more hope: “Not all athletes can be champions. For those who have retired and still want to contribute, I want to provide job opportunities for them so they can join our clubs or become our coaches.

“This is why I’m trying hard to promote this sport. I’m lucky because the popularity of sports is on the rise and people care more about fitness now. I think I’ll expand to more cities to popularize boxing if everything goes well.”

Besides finding ways to pass on the torch to a new generation of young Chinese boxers, Zou’s other big target is more personal: “I really want a daughter!”

My personal success is not real success. I want to see thousands of ‘Zou Shimings’ out there fighting and winning medals

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ater has been a part of Stéfanie Vallée’s life for many years. The 10-time Canadian champion in whitewater kayaking was ranked fourth in the world before she retired from the sport in 2012.

She’s also an award-winning artist specializing in the watercolor technique known as indirect painting, creating pieces of work without a brush.

“That’s a very good question, I’ve never thought about it like this,” the 41-year-old Shanghai-based Quebecoise says when I ask whether immersing her life and career in water was a conscious decision. “I’d say it’s not. I remember taking swimming lessons when I was 3 and I was actually scared of water.”

She didn’t overcome her fear until later in life – at the age of 16 – when she started kayaking while working as a summer camp counselor in her hometown. “The natural beauty of where we paddled was astonishing. The river sounded like music to my ears,” says Vallée, describing the moment when she first fell in love with her sport. “There were other experienced kayakists going upstream [while we were there], looping from the current to the eddy, rolling upside down and coming back on top without falling out of the kayak. They looked like dancers on water.”

Having never been a sporty person in her early years (“I would always find excuses to skip phys. ed. classes”), her first professional race at the Quebec Cup was a disaster. “I was so ashamed [of my performance], and there

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‘L’eau Vive’ (‘Running Water’ in English) – an old French song that she used to sing when she was young – as having shaped her desire to become a kayaker. “The first verse goes like this: ‘Ma petite est comme l’eau, elle est comme l’eau vive… Courez, courez vite si vous le pouvez, Jamais, jamais vous ne la rattraperez’ [‘My girlfriend is like water, she’s like running water… Run, run, quick as you can, Never, never, you’ll never catch up to her’].”

Looking back to the beginning and her fear of water as a kid, she notes how, ultimately, it empowered her.

“I’m strongly motivated to get rid of my fears one by one. [My careers in sports and arts] were both introduced to me by others, and all I did was to accept the challenges and be open to a journey of self-discovery,” she says. “After achieving so many goals in various aspects of my life, I can say one thing: it’s worthwhile to have dreams and pursue them. Looking back, the most rewarding moments weren’t about any medals, but the whole journey and all the occasions where I didn’t give up.”

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were so many spectators watching.” But this experience only made Vallée more determined to become the best kayaker in her country, hiring coaches who were willing to work with late bloomers (most professionals start practicing at age 10) with her own money. “I used to train twice a day in 60- or 90-minute sessions, either on water or at the gym. I did that six days a week, 11 months a year, for 15 years,” Vallée says of her rigorous routine.

All her hard work paid off in the end. Over the next decade or so, she claimed 10 national Canadian championship titles and represented her home country in races around the world. She retired at the peak of her game in 2012, when she placed fourth at the World Championship in France. It was partially a personal decision, influenced by her move to Shanghai In 2008.

Shortly after her last race in France, Vallée embarked on “the most challenging and at times threatening wild water descent” of her life: adopting a little girl she met at an orphanage, which took her three years as a single mother.

Even with all the sacrifices she has had to make (including giving up her athletic career) to dedicate time to her daughter, Vallée says: “I’ve never regretted my decision to move on because I know I will always be a kayakist and athlete in spirit. My daughter had just done her first paddle stroke with the Whitewater China School, and she loves it!”

The athletic spirit that she mentions still lives on in her artwork – a creative outlet she started back in Canada and carried on as she moved across the Pacific to China.

“I was kind of pushed into it. When I was young, I’d wake up at 5am and started selling my artworks for CAD1 or 2, and I did my first solo exhibition in 2000.

She notes that her specific niche of watercolor painting – the indirect method (pouring the watercolor onto the canvas and letting it flow randomly to create shapes and patterns) – makes her feel free and grounded all at once. “Painting without using a brush makes me feel like I must ‘listen to the water’ – it teaches me how to create balance and beauty.”

Vallée’s careers in sports and arts have also translated into her work as an executive coach. Her creativity is a great asset for developing programs targeting one’s problemsolving and analytical thinking skills. Her talent for ‘listening to the water’ to anticipate its strength, direction and speed has made her adept at listening to the needs and concerns of her clients, helping top-level managers realize their full potential and face leadership challenges.

Thinking back to her humble beginnings, Vallée credits

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Back to School

What Do Kids Hope and Fear Each New Year?

Compiled by Lena Gidwani and Rose Symotiuk

Shenzhen Emmett Chen

Shen Wai International School Grade 3 I’m afraid of not getting to see my friends again who are leaving the school and harder classes in swimming. I am excited about the new school year as I will have access to more privileges like being able to sit upstairs in the lunch room, getting to use computers, doing more difficult projects in art, learning more instruments and how to make music. I am looking forward to upgrading my Chinese skills, doing more performances, having new classes and reading new books. Grade 3, here I come!

Theodore Xiong

International School of Nanshan Shenzhen Grade 6

GUANGZHOU

I am happy because the campus is completely new and everything is new, even the classrooms and the play areas. I do wonder if it will affect my health, but I am strong and can deal with anything! I am looking forward to having a great time in our new facilities and to making some new friends.

Jorge Navarro Tagarro

ISA International School Guangzhou Grade 6 I am not afraid of anything this school year! In fact, I am looking forward to making new friends from all over the world. I want to learn more about maths as I really enjoy making my own methods of how to solve problems and answering challenging questions that my teachers would not expect me to know. Last year, I really enjoyed learning about robotics, but most of all I loved the art exhibition that we did. I hope we do another one at the end of Grade 6.

Sheetal Madnani

Utahloy International School Guangzhou Grade 12 It seems only yesterday that I began my journey at Utahloy International School Guangzhou at the age of 5, and now I find myself about to start my last year of school. As I await the start of Year 12, I am filled with apprehension at the challenging year I am about to encounter. Yet, I cannot help but feel excited as I approach what is bound to be an adventurous and unforgettable last year of high school.

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s we enter August, we thought we’d speak to a few eager beavers who are all set to kick off the new school year. Here’s what they’re looking forward to at school and what they’re a little nervous about.

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Halitosis Hell

How to Keep Your Breath Fresh

by Dr. Matias Galeazzi

Halitosis is a pressing concern for those who have it, not only because of the possible healthrelated implications, but also because it affects social relationships

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t is estimated that approximately 40 percent of the population suffer or have suffered from bad breath (halitosis) at some point during their

lives.

Halitosis is a pressing concern for those who have it, not only because of the possible health-related implications, but also because it affects quality of life, especially when it comes to social relationships.

Many studies indicate that the origin of almost 90 percent of halitosis is in the oral cavity. This malodor is associated with substances resulting from the bacterial metabolic degradation inside our mouths. The other 10 percent is related to infections of the respiratory tract, digestive tract and different systemic diseases.

It is therefore very important to pay attention to our oral health in order to prevent this type of problem. Here are the main factors which can cause halitosis: 1. Poor oral hygiene. This promotes

the accumulation of bacterial plaque and can lead to periodontal disease (highly associated with halitosis) or dental cavities.

2. Dry mouth (xerostomia). Saliva helps to keep the oral cavity clean and wet. During the night, the production of saliva decreases, which is why bad breath normally appears or gets worse in the morning. Some medications like antidepressants can produce xerostomy.

3. Tobacco. Smoking dries out the mouth and creates an unpleasant odor due to the buildup of substances such as nicotine and tar. Smokers are also more likely to suffer from periodontal disease.

4. Dental problems. Deep decay and faulty dental treatments can promote the packing of food and consequently provide nutrients for bacterial growth.

Here are some useful tips to mitigate this uncomfortable condition: 1. It’s important to be very thoughtful when brushing your teeth. A good technique can go a long way in cutting down

bad breath. Focus on the area between the gums and the teeth.

2. Bacteria related to bad breath are located in the tongue – don’t forget to brush this area! You can use a tongue scrapper for this purpose.

3. Use dental floss on a daily basis.

This will help you to clean those areas you can’t reach with your toothbrush.

4. If you wear dentures, clean them properly every day.

5. You can complement your oral hygiene with a non-alcohol mouthwash.

6. Keep your mouth hydrated – drink a good amount of water and refrain from smoking. Chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva.

7. And of course, visit your dentist periodically – they can provide you with the best advice for a clean, healthy mouth. > Dr. matias galeazzi is a dentist at united family guangzhou clinic, 1/f, Annex, Picc bldg, 301 guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District, guangzhou 广州市越秀区广 州大道中301号人保大厦南塔副楼首层 (4008 919 191)

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G20 SUMMIT 2016 Hangzhou Gets Ready to Receive the World

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Introducing the City

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he capital of Zhejiang province, Hangzhou is recognized for its magnificent scenery, which has inspired many an influential poet and artist. In fact, when Marco Polo passed through at the end of the 13th century, he is said to have proclaimed the area to be ‘Heaven on Earth.’

West Lake is the city’s biggest attraction. Rumored to have been created during a quarrel over a jewel between a jade phoenix and golden dragon, the jewel was dropped to earth, landing where West Lake now lies. The lake, however, is not the only natural vista worth a visit.

Mountains surrounding the water offer exceptional hiking and camping options, while the longjing (‘dragon well’) tea plantation, offers visitors a chance to pick their own leaves. Within the city center, the National Tea Museum and National Silk Museum offer historical insight into the region’s products.

For shopping and souvenirs, such as silk, pay a visit to Qinghefang Old Street. Wellpreserved buildings line the street, housing a variety of shops and restaurants featuring local favorites, like the must-try ‘beggar’s chicken.’

Lingyin Temple

An UNESCO World Heritage Site, West Lake is known for having influenced poets and painters throughout Chinese history. Studded with temples, pagodas and gardens, this freshwater lake is roughly 6.5 square kilometers in size. There are 10 wellknown scenic spots dotted around, each marked by an epithet written in calligraphy. Visitors can go for a boat ride, as well as cycle or walk the lake’s circumference. Not to be missed is the Impression West Lake Show, which consists of five acts featuring dance, music and light performances.

Located on the northwest side of West Lake, Lingyin Temple is one of the 10 most notable Buddhist temples of China. Also known as Temple of Soul’s Retreat, it can be traced back to the Eastern Jin dynasty (317-420 AD). Containing an important collection of Buddhist literature, it is protected as a research center of Buddhist culture.

At its largest, it was comprised of nine buildings, 18 pavilions, 77 palaces and halls with more than 1,300 rooms providing accommodation for nearly 3,000 monks.

Xixi National Wetland Park

Thousand Island lake

Crossed with six main watercourses, this natural wetland is comprised of 2,800 acres and is the first wetland park in China to combine urban life, farming and culture. Cantonese Opera is thought to have originated in the area, which houses a typical water village that features silkworm feeding and silk production. Every year, one of the most renowned traditional dragon boat contests is held here.

This man-made lake is dotted with 1,078 large islands, plus a few thousand smaller ones. It is recognized for its crystal-clear water, which covers an area of 573 square kilometers. The surrounding forest is home to over 1,800 varieties of plants and 2,100 wild animals. It is also popular among scuba divers for its two underwater cities: He Cheng and Shi Cheng.

Hangzhou in numbers Population

~9

million

West Lake

Total area

16,840.76 km The

11th

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G-20 Summit

will be hosted in Hangzhou this September Hangzhou will be the

3rd

Chinese city

to host the Asian Games (in 2022)

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… is the number of industrial facilities a ro u n d S h a n gh a i t h a t h ave b e e n ordered to close for 14 days to ensure clean skies in Hangzhou for the summit.

… is the number of permanent guest invitees represented at the summit. Among them are highprofile, non-state organizations such as the African Union (AU) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

… is the percentage of the G20 electorate that went through elections last year, meaning plenty of new faces at the table.

… is the percentage of the world’s population currently living in G20 countries. This is down from 74 percent in 1960.

… is the percentage of world trade that G20 nations are responsible for.

They also account for 85 percent of gross world product.

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… is the number of local volunteers recruited to help the summit run smoothly. Over 26,000 people from universities across Zhejiang applied for the positions.

140,000 … is the number of Hangzhou drivers on taxi-hailing apps who have undergone background checks ahead of the G20. Non-local cars have been banned from using the apps for the duration of the summit.

450

billion

… is the amount, in USD, that G20 countries spend subsidizing fossil fuel industries every year. Observers hope that 2016’s summit will mark a sea change in the G20’s approach to green energy.

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No one knows exactly what will be discussed when the world’s most powerful nations converge. But a careful look at the preliminary meetings and agendas from previous years can give a good indication. Here are our prediction of the big topics up for discussion:

Sustainable Economic Growth Creating sustained global growth has always been at the center of G20 discussions, especially since the 2008-2009 economic crisis.

Despite the recovery, growth is slowing in many of the world’s major

economies, and leaders will assess the progress made on the 2014 commitment to add 2 percent to the G20 countries’ collective GDP by 2018.

Terrorism

Much has changed since last year’s summit. In the wake of attacks in Paris and Ankara at the end of 2015, the G20 released a statement declaring terrorism to be “a major priority for all our coun-

tries.” This act of solidarity now needs to be fleshed out: discussion on the financing and movement of terrorists is likely to figure centrally in talks.

Infrastructure

Health Managing the Zika virus will be a priority, but is unlikely to dominate

the agenda as Ebola did in 2014. So while tackling global epidemics

is still likely to feature in talks, the G20 countries may have an op-

portunity to discuss more ‘macro’ health issues, including growing resistance to antibiotics and the management of superbugs.

Energy and Climate Change After the success of last year’s UN Climate Change Conference in

Paris, now’s the time to make good on promises. The G20 summits don’t often take much meaningful action on climate issues, but China wants to prioritize these discussions this year. After all, most of the

countries responsible for global carbon emissions will be around the table.

And plenty more

The World Economic Forum estimates that that the world’s infra-

There are many more issues likely to figure in the wide-ranging dis-

Investment Bank (AIIB) fits into the equation will be of consider-

crisis), corruption and, you know, the entire financial architecture of

structure needs over the next 20 years amount to USD100 trillion.

This requires financing. Working out how the Asian Infrastructure

able importance to the hosts. And expect at least a few slides on the One Belt, One Road initiative.

cussions. Items set to roll over from the last G20 summit include: tax,

the movement of labor (especially in the light of the Syrian refugee the world. Hold on to your hats, folks.

Aging Populations This is somewhat new territory for the G20, but is increasingly

relevant for many of its members. Germany, Italy and Japan have

already been classified as ‘super-aged’ countries (where more than 20 percent of the population is over 65), and another 10 countries

are set to join them by 2020. All need to ensure that growth is inclusive of older people’s needs.

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Shifting Dynamics Kenneth Jarrett, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

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t was more just for the adventure,” Kenneth Jarrett says of his first visit to the mainland back in 1979 as an English teacher at the Shanghai Foreign Language Institute. The opportunity came almost immediately after the relations of China and the US normalized, and he jumped at the chance to visit a place that he’d eventually spend two decades of his life in.

After returning back to his home country, Jarrett joined the US State Department in 1982. For the next 26 years, he spent time in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing and Chengdu before serving as the US Consul General of Shanghai from 2005-2008. Having been in his position as the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai since 2013, the seasoned diplomat and expert in US-China relations talks about what the world’s two largest economic powers can do to find new ways to promote growth in the global economy with other G20 nations’ leaders in the upcoming summit, as well as how the outcome of the US presidential elections will affect the relations between the two nations.

You served as the US Consul General in Shanghai (2005-08) and have been in your current role as the president of AmCham since 2013. How have US-China relations changed in the past decade?

The power relationship between the two countries has shifted. Seminal events that have taken place – the financial crisis, the war of terrorism and the disintegration of the Middle East – essentially defines the last decade. Then as a backdrop, you have China’s incredible economic growth and development. It’s growing in confidence and assertiveness and has become a major economic power and now wants to have the political power that comes with that. This is all happening when the US has had a couple of blows to its confidence in terms of its roles as a financial giant, which was shattered after the financial crisis, in addition to the challenges it faced in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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In terms of what the two governments are talking about (regional security, health, climate change, global law and order, etc.), I’d say that hasn’t changed so much, but it’s much deeper and broader than before. Collaborations in environmental issues are a much bigger component than 10 years ago. The main change to the relationship is the power dynamic – China no longer feels it is a weaker partner to the United States.

In your latest president’s note addressed to AmCham members, you wrote, “US-China relations have many dimensions.” Can you further explain this statement?

What I meant by that is, for many people, if President Obama and President Xi Jinping are seen having a meeting with one another, that’s US-China relations. That’s one component of it, but my main point is that the elite political interaction isn’t the only thing that defines the bilateral relationship, and there are equally important dimensions such as the business relationship and the flow of students in both directions.

China has over 300,000 students in the US; over the long term, it does a lot to shape perceptions and serves as a ballast to the relationship.

There’s a slowdown in the economy in China. According to the ‘2016 China Business Report’ released by AmCham, revenue

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growth and investment levels have been slower than past years.

The level of optimism looking into the next five years is the lowest since 2008. Do you think this will continue to go downward or is the end of the slump in sight?

I think China’s GDP and growth rate will continue to slow down. That’s the trend we’re looking at – the new normal. For both foreign and local companies, the efficient allocation of resources is now more important.

You have to be as mindful of your margins as your market share. When the economy was growing very quickly (a few years ago), everyone’s market shares were expanding quickly and you didn’t have to be as rigorous in how you run your business, whereas in the current climate, it’s really about being smart with managing the margins.

The level of optimism among American companies is a combination of a number of things: China’s slowing GDP, growing competition from Chinese companies and restrictions and policies depending on the industry you’re in. But the level of optimism is still at 80 to 81 percent so the majority is still optimistic, but people are changing their expectations on what this market will be able to deliver.

The main change to the relationship is the power dynamic – China no longer feels it is a weaker partner to the United States

“Toward an Innovative, Invigorated, Interconnected and Inclusive World Economy” is the theme of the 2016 G20 Summit. In your opinion, how should the two largest economic powers work together to lead by example and find new potential for economic growth?

I think there’s a lot of promoting the idea or the rhetoric of it. There’s plenty of discussion and talk, but global economic growth still isn’t picking up and will continue to slow down in 2016. The question then becomes: What can the larger economies still do? One of the things that China could do is to reduce some of the market access barriers for foreign companies, such as challenges in registration in healthcare, reducing restrictions in financial services, etc. The same (decreasing

restrictions) goes for other G20 nations, in order to facilitate more integrated and inclusive growth [for the global economy].

At the moment, there are active ongoing discussions between US and China for a bilateral investment treaty (BIT). It’s different from a free trade agreement (like what Australia recently signed with China) because it’s limited, but it does touch on market access. If the two governments can resolve this, that would be an important interim step to a free trade agreement.

At the moment, the US is focusing on the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership), which still has to go through the US Congress for approval and it’s uncertain what would happen before the end of the Obama administration. While China’s currently not part of the TPP, many countries have expressed openness to having China participate in the future. The more likely sequence is first a BIT, then TPP takes effect and China joins after a couple of years.

On the US presidential elections, how would a Clinton or Trump presidency affect US-China relations?

Well, hopefully not too much. First I’d like to make the point that,

whether in China or in the States, US-China relations have survived many leadership transitions on both sides. The US has moved from having a Republican to a Democrat [in the White House], to having new presidents where China was initially really worried about their attitude, but by the time they left office, they were very happy with them.

So is there something different about this campaign? The rhetoric is a bit sharper, but again, it’s campaign rhetoric. What’s more concerning is that there is a strong anti-global trade sentiment in the US. Whether or not this will translate to a tougher position on China, regardless of who’s in the White House, [is still unknown]. As mentioned previously, the backdrop of the relationship and the shifting power dynamic may translate to some rough going in the future of US-China relations, but only part of that would be related to the individual candidate.

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The Facilitator Role Richard Ling, Board Member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

What Canada really needs help with in terms of equity injection is in the SME sector

for SMEs for gaining connections with other members and local resources.

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lawyer by trade, Richard Ling left his birthplace of Hong Kong to pursue his bachelor’s degree at the University of Waterloo, and later graduated from McGill law school and was one of the first French-and-English-speaking lawyers of Asian descent. With four decades of experience in his field, Ling arrived in Shanghai in 2013 for a posting at Deloitte and is the legal advisor and a board member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. We spoke to him about the trade relationship between the two countries and the role that Canada should assume between nations with stronger economic and political power.

How would you describe the current state of Canada-China relations?

It’s an interesting question. Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper saw Canada as a staunch ally to the US... so Canada had followed the same diplomatic approach as our neighbor during his time in office.

Now in Justin Trudeau’s new administration, many are hoping that he’d follow in the footsteps of his father Pierre Elliot Trudeau (whose administration was among the first Western countries to officially recognize the People’s Republic of China in 1970), and look at Canada as a ‘facilitator’ between the powers. By and large, Canada is a non-adversarial nation and how [President Trudeau] would steer his foreign policy remains to be seen.

In what ways can the Canadians or Chinese work more closely together to facilitate more trade between the two?

Canadian corporations are relatively small compared to companies from the US or other G20 nations. What Canada really needs help with in terms of equity injection is in the SME sector. Unfortunately, they don’t always receive enough attention from high-level officials.

In the last 20 or 30 years that I’ve been in the business, what I’ve noticed is that the SMEs (from both countries) are the ones that need the most help.

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For Canadian SMEs who want to do well in China, what should they focus on and what should they be aware of? What about for Chinese SMEs who want to succeed in Canada?

Canadian companies have to stay away from the ‘Marco Polo mentality,’ where people think there’s gold everywhere in China and there’s a share of it for everyone. SMEs have to spend time to understand China, to understand the systems here and the geographical differences between different regions, provinces and cities within the country.

There’s higher potential for those in the education and healthcare to succeed here, as these are areas that China wants to further develop.

For Chinese SMEs, I think Canada can allow them to use it as a training ground for entering larger markets such as the US. At the end of the day, the market is in the US, Canada is simply too small. The infrastructure and system between the two countries (US and Canada) are similar, and a lot of companies have operated successfully this way. www.cancham.asia

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A Cultural Hub in Making Hangzhou-based Artist Qian Jiahua Talks about the City that Inspired Her Work

Born in Shanghai, Qian Jiahua is an upand-coming contemporary artist who has lived in Hangzhou since high school and is in no hurry to return her hometown. A graduate of the China Academy of Art, the top-ranking and oldest art school in China, she tells us why she’s destined to be in Hangzhou.

Why did you stay in Hangzhou instead of coming back to Shanghai after graduation?

It was due to various reasons but mostly because I’ve already been living here for about nine years since high school and had already gotten used to living in the suburb area of Hangzhou, where my college is located and also where many of my classmates call home.

Besides, it’s not far from Shanghai anyway, thanks to the high-speed train. So I thought, why not stay here a bit longer?

Regulations like all public swimming pools will be closed before and during the meeting period strike us as odd

What do you think about Hangzhou after living there for nine years?

Though I don’t visit the old town much, I do find that people here understand the merits of enjoying life. Compared to Shanghai, Hangzhou has a much slower pace and is less stressful to live in.

My mother asked a fortuneteller to read my fortune and he suggested that I should incorporate more ‘water’ in my life (of the Chinese five elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth). I guess there’s plenty of that in Hangzhou.

After graduation, I moved to the Binjiang area, which locals refer to as the ‘new dis-

trict.’ I used to have a flat with a view of Qiantang Lake, which was really nice. But since that district is planned for industrial use, more factories, chemical plants and waste incinerators have been built.

Subsequently, I decided to move to the other side of the lake three years later as the neighborhood had become less friendly for living.

Hangzhou is known for its rich cultural history and scenic views. Does it inspire your work as a contemporary artist in any way?

I think traditional art forms like calligraphy are definitely well preserved and appreciated here. Contemporary art, however, has yet to become a mainstream art form and is only being exhibited in a few galleries.

Having said that, I think it’s fortunate that we have so many brilliant and persistent artists like Zhang Peili, who is known as the father of Chinese video art. The creative inspiration and atmosphere is unparalleled.

Your first solo exhibition at Shanghai Gallery was held shortly after graduation.

What was that experience like?

I must say that I was lucky to be recommended by my professor and had a chance to present my works at SGA. I think our generation is blessed with more opportunities since the market for contemporary art is starting to grow.

Your art pieces are simple yet they show infinite possibilities. Why do you prefer to use basic geometry elements to express yourself?

Though I graduated from a prestigious school, I don’t find myself interested in academism. It seems to me that traditional artists tend to draw inspirations from their

mundane life to show off their skills, which confuses the audience because it’s not what art is about. So I attempt to explore from the rudimental composition of art – point, line and plane – to structural language and establish something from there. This could be a much more challenging approach, but I’ll keep searching with references from experienced artists.

In regards to the upcoming G20 Summit in September, do you see or have you experienced any changes in Hangzhou?

Yes. Housing prices have gone up in more affluent neighborhoods, including my compound, and most landlords prefer to sell their houses instead of renting. Regulations like all public swimming pools will be closed before and during the meeting period and no ice cream eating while driving strike us as odd.

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CITY SCENES French National Day 2016 Shenzhen (Supported by + )

Organized by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China and sponsored by GMD Wine, Aix Arôme Café and many more, the French National Day Party was held at the InterContinental Hotel Shenzhen on July 15. The hotly anticipated event attracted more than 400 corporate representatives from Chinese and French businesses. With a selection of wine, beer, coffee and food, the 2016 French National Day also opened visitors’ eyes to innovative new products, like VR glasses and high-tech cell phones from Alcatel.

Art Attack Event at Isaqua (Supported by )

European Wine Fair (Supported by

The July 16 Art Attack Event was a high point in Shenzhen nightlife. Forty meters high to be exact, with world-renowned artist Ceet creating an extremely tall piece of artwork now displayed on the facade of the Jingpeng Building. It’s Ceets' largest work to date and was made possible by Isaqua, a seafood restaurant and grill. Live music and DJ paired with canapes and wine delighted guests during an event meant to raise Isaqua’s profile.

The Shenzhen community came out on July 10 to enjoy the European Wine Fair at the Grand Mercure Hotel. Attendees got a chance to try 25 different European wines and took notes on a scorecard, which was later used for a lucky draw. The wine ‘casino’ was an event highlight, with guests testing their sense of smell and taste. The European Wine Guild looks forward to its September event.

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The 2016 edition of Canton Plage, the French National Day celebration, was held on July 14. Organized by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (CCIFC) at the Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, with the support of the Consulate General of France in Canton, French and Chinese communities gathered around the splendid pool and garden of the five-star hotel to celebrate the occasion. More than 400 guests enjoyed the pool while sipping from an open bar and enjoying cheese, cooked ham, ice cream, barbecue and macaroons.

InterChamber Event with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce (Supported by ) InterChamber Networking Drinks were held by La Cรกmara, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China, South Division, on June 30. The event took place at the T-Lounge of Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe. More than 150 attendees, including other chamber members, private companies and official organizations, were delighted with the Spanish finger-food buffet, wine courtesy of Rockswine and black beer courtesy of San Miguel. Guests enjoyed fabulous live music with the special performance of the musician John Cole.

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Matumaini (Hope): A Photography Exhibition (Supported by )

The International Vertical Marathon Series is back in Guangzhou! With five races total scheduled this year, the second race took place in July and added a little extra novelty to the sports event. Joining participants running up the R&F New World Center were the Blue Man Group, best known for its award-winning theatrical productions. Participants must certainly have found the 233-meter ascent a lot more bearable with a live performance to bolster their enthusiasm.

Photographer Chris Wooden is famous for exploring a different side of the HIV/AIDS narrative with portraits of people in Nairobi, Kenya, who thrive despite the disease. About a hundred people attended his exhibition, filling the small SE Art Space. Ultimately, RMB500 was raised for the group Care for AIDS.

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mall Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), the champion of exclusive, independently owned boutique hotels, welcomes LN Hotel Five as a new member this August. LN Hotel Five is the fifth hotel brand of the Lingnan Group and now one of 520 SLH hotels in more than 70 countries. With its opening in August 2015, the LN Hotel Five became the first upscale boutique hotel in Guangzhou.

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he Consulate General of France in Guangzhou and Club France held their sixth job fair at Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich on July 2. This year, with many a corporation joining, the job fair brought plenty of opportunities for those graduates seeking a career in France and Francophone countries. Lectures hosted by specialists of different fields opened job-seekers' eyes, while the communications with corporate staff enhanced their knowledge of working in a French environment.

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he students of GNIS showcased their talents in music and art on June 3 at the International Conference Center on Tianhe Lu. The pupils demonstrated their creativity through playing musical instruments, singing, dancing and acting. Different artworks were exhibited, from painting to creating 3-D sculpture and an awesome recycled fashion design show. The Primary and Secondary students had been preparing for the event for quite some time and it was a successful show.

hangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou successfully set a new Guinness World Record earlier this year for the largest gathering of brides. With 843 participants assembling in the hotel’s garden, that number beat the previous record of 748, achieved

by Foyle Hospice, Northern Ireland, in 2013. Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou organized the Guinness World Record challenge in partnership with a number of companies with wedding expertise.

The hotel offered comprehensive services ranging from gowns, hairstyling and makeup to video documentation and photography.

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Guangzhou revealed its first ever pop-up restaurant, offering sensational world-class dining to distinguished patrons. In keeping with the spontaneity of a pop-up venue, guests were not told the location of the restaurant until hours before the party.

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uly 14 saw the celebration of French National Day held by the Consulate General of France in Guangzhou at Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich. Consul General Bertrand Furno welcomed guests from a diversity of fields to an evening of Franco-filled fun at Guangzhou’s only French hotel.

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Japanese-themed venues are enjoying something of a renaissance this summer. First up there’s Malt (p68), the sake-meets-oysterand-sushi bar that opened last month on the top floor of the St. Regis. Early days for this spot with a menu still in flux, but they already make a mean saketini. There’s also Toku, a restaurant-bar about which we know next to nothing (yet), and Xiyuan, an izakaya that’s open until 2am every day.

That last venue we discovered in 1979, a complex that’s not quite as frequented as Say Cheese!

Show this article at the store and receive 10 percent off!

A small shop that’s simultaneously sleek and adorable, The Dutch is dedicated to cheese.

Not just any cheese, mind you, but specifically varieties from the Netherlands – hence its name.

According to manager Fanny Cheung, there are 12 kinds in total, ranging from ‘farm’ – made from raw milk, each individually produced and therefore completely unique – to aged Gouda, ripened on a wooden shelf for a year. In fact, there are several types of Gouda – arguably Holland’s most famous cheese and named for the region – on display. You can also have it with cumin seeds, ‘young’ or smoked.

Not sure what kind of Dutch cheese is your perfect partner? Free samples are provided in the store. “Cheese is so popular and a common food in Western countries, but in China, it’s an iconoclastic food and counter to Chinese traditions,” says Cheung. The idea is that if visitors can sample before purchasing, they’re more likely to be won over.

There are also several cheese-focused dishes on the menu, including the farmer omelet (RMB58), the pancake Betuwe with apple (RMB30) and the cheesecake (RMB30).

All food is served with very little garnishing, don’t expect a grand presentation. At The Dutch, it’s about the quality, not the flair. ZY > shop a2-25, Poly culture Plaza, Nanshan district 南山区保利 文化广场a2-25商铺 (133 9219 6189)

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Coco Park or Sea World, but that has several fresh faces on show, including decent Spanish restaurant Ling. Turn to p64 for the lowdown on the bling-bling decor and what may be the best paella in town. Nearby, Royal Fusion appears to be courting Beijing duck fanatics – just passing by the window where this classic delicacy is on display had us salivating.

Speaking of classic, Chongqing Old Hot Pot is packing in enthusiastic eaters over on Dengliang Lu. Clearly the humidity is doing nothing to stifle diners' desire for spicy food.

Continuing last month’s exploration, we went to KK One again for new shops and bars.

Excelso Coffee, from Indonesia, has opened its first branch in Shenzhen there, welcoming coffee-holics with all kinds of caffeinated temptations.

Cheese lovers rejoice! The Dutch is now open, catering to Shenzhen’s turophiles (it’s a word, look it up). Our readers can get a 10 percent discount by showing this magazine or reposting the digital version of our review on WeChat. Yipee!

SIX OF THE BEST… Places to Watch the Olympics

The Tavern Sports Bar & Grill

Shark Futian

> 3/F, No. 306, B Zone, sea world, shekou, Nanshan district 南 山区蛇口海上世界广场B区30铺 (2669 1939)

Shark is adding to its regular menu to celebrate the host nation with a Brazilian meal set available August 5-21. Get ready to feast your eyes and stomach. > shop 133, Block B, coco Park, Fuhua Lu, by yitian Lu, Futian district 福田区福华路购物公园B区133号 (8203 1999)

The Terrace

McCawley's Irish Pub Futian

> 2/F, sea world, 32 taizi Lu, Nanshan district 南山区太子路32 号海上世界广场2楼 (2682 9105)

The go-to pub for those wanting an Irishbar experience, McCawley’s is sure to draw crowds of eager-eyed Olympics watchers.

> 1/F, Block B, coco Park, Fuhua Lu, Futian district 福田区福华 三路购物公园B区1楼 (2531 3650)

Venga

Champs Bar & Grill

> shop 134, 4-7 Building, North side, Zhuoyue weigang mingyuan, Nanshan district 南山区中心路卓越维港名苑北区 4-7栋裙楼134号 (8827 8291)

> 2/F, shangri-La shenzhen, 1002 Jianshe Lu, Luohu district 罗 湖区建设路1002号香格里拉大酒店2楼 (8396 1387)

As one of the most famous sports bars in Shekou, the Tavern is a great place to show your patriotic spirit while throwing back pints.

Known for its rockin’ live music, the Terrace is welcoming guests to support their home countries during the Olympics.

Venga, offering beer and big screens, will be showing multiple events at once. No matter where you sit, you’ll have a view of the Games.

Call it retro chic or shtick, Champs’ dated look will give you a dose of nostalgia for the era of townie sports bars while watching the 2016 competition.

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The Pasta Alternative Gnocchi and Prawn

By Sky Gidge

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nocchi. Say it, it rolls off your tongue. Gnocchi! Also known as Italian dumplings, we’ll be making these doughy cubes using mashed potato, flour and wheat. Yes, this dish is a staple in everyone’s favorite boot-shaped country, but this recipe has an aquatic twist with shrimp and (a preferably huge) prawn.

You’ll be proud spaghetti isn’t the only Italian dish up your sleeve.

Ingredients:

Gnocchi 200g mashed potatoes 100g flour 15g salt

Preparation:

Sauce 20ml olive oil 5g garlic 5g parsley 5g rosemary

The gnocchi 1. Mix the mashed potato, flour and salt.

2. Shape the uncooked gnocchi into bars then cut into cubes.

3. Boil the gnocchi until it floats then remove it from the water.

For the oven 60g zucchini 20ml white wine 1 prawn 10ml shrimp soup 20ml shrimp soup 4 shrimp The sauce 1. Fry chopped garlic in olive oil in a pan until fragrant.

2. Add shrimp and chopped zucchini to the pan.

3. After the smell changes, add white wine.

4. Cook until the wine is absorbed then add shrimp soup.

5. Cook in the pan with shrimp soup for three minutes.

> this recipe is courtesy of chef massimo Infarinati at oggi trattoria Pizzeria, 3 Jinshijie Lu, coastal rose garden, shekou, Nanshan district 南山区蛇口南 海玫瑰花园店三期金世纪路 3-14号 (2689 0118)

The prawn 1. Place the prawn in 10 milliliters of shrimp soup.

2. Cook the prawn and soup in the oven for three minutes, or until the color changes.

3. Finally, mix the gnocchi with the sauce and place the prawn on top.

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By Noelle Matter and Holly Li

Pocari Sweat

Mai Dong

脉动

宝矿力水特

The most chemicaltasting of the bunch. The lime flavoring tastes like cleaning fluid, but other varieties are more drinkable.

Everyone's favorite sweat-flavored drink. Just kidding. It's just a sugary, lemon flavored mix.

Qin Ning Shui

沁柠水 Tastes like if you were to add water – a lot of water – to lemon-honey tea.

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We’ve been hitting the 7-Eleven refrigerators for weeks now to stay hydrated, trying all the flavored waters under the red-hot sun. Here are our verdicts.

Have it your shui or the highway!

Jian Fa

Sea Salt & Lemon

碱法 This is so full of artificial grape flavoring, it tastes like it should be dark purple. But it’s not.

The clear color put us on red alert.

海之言 Xiaoyang Ru Suan Yan

Pleasant, lemony and far from salty – which we suppose is a good thing.

小样 乳酸盐 We can put up with the lingering sour-grapefruit aftertaste if all the health benefits on the bottle are true. If.

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Ling

Delicioso!

By Ziyi Yuan, photos by Mike Jordan

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henzhen has dozens of quality Western restaurants, but few of them feature Spanish cuisine. Put bluntly, you can spot many a place serving ‘paella,’ but few of them are doing anything close to authentic. Suddenly, we caught the scent of something classic, which led us to Ling.

1979 is always quiet compared with places like Coco Park and Sea World. Thus, people rarely notice the great restaurants located inside. Only three little words identify a grey house as the object of our olfactory alert: Ling, Spanish Kitchen.

Stepping inside, the modern duplex’s fancy decorations are almost blinding. The colorful floor tiles are exactly symmetrical; lights bounce off every shiny surface – and there are a lot of shiny surfaces. It’s obvious that the proprietor wants customers to feel like they’re dining in palatial splendor. That, or the object is to stun diners into a pliant stupor.

In complete contrast to the decor, the menu adheres to the old saying that less is more. For our starter, Chef Alejandro Soto prepares a tapas trio (RMB118), consisting of three different items that change on a daily basis.

Although the portions are small for a bunch of people to share, the tastes distract from the size.

Panfried French Duck Foie Gras, Caramelized Apple, Brioche (RMB68 a la carte) surprises us at first bite with its soft liver texture and fruity taste. Seafood lovers

should try the stuffed squid with squid ink sauce and garlic mayo (RMB58 a la carte), a fresh, chewy morsel which is served – like all the dishes at Ling – with understated style.

Rounding out the trio is the suckling pig pork belly with pickled cabbage and roasted pepper (RMB68 a la carte), a well-balanced combination of pork and pickle that keeps the meat moist.

When it comes time to choose a main, there is no doubt that we will be trying Ling’s signature seafood paella (RMB365). After adding just a squeeze of lemon, we dig into possibly the best paella in town. Unlike many of China’s

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Spanish restaurants, the rice is not overcooked, and the top-notch ingredients include such treats as Argentine red shrimp.

Drinks keep the Spanish flavor alive. While you may want to select a wine to complement the meal, make sure to opt for a jug of Ling’s sangria (RMB268) after dinner as you lean back and digest the experience.

Price: RMB300 and up Who’s going: diners in search of peace and quiet, Hispanophiles Good for: paella, paella, paella

> 1/F, 1979, Qiaoxiang Lu, Futian district 福田区侨香路1979文化产业 园一楼 (8322 7522)

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Excelso Coffee WeChat Ready

BY Rose Symotiuk, photos by Mike Jordan

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ecades before the first Starbucks opened, Mr. Go Soe Loet started Kapal Api, a coffee outfit in Indonesia. Its name means ‘steamboat’ as, according to the company, “at the time the steamboat was the most innovative and modern means of sea transportation that brought new hopes for humanity in world trade.”

Last month, Kapal Api stealthily opened its first branch in the new KK One mall, south of Chegongmiao Station. Named Excelso, the cafe is a fusion of high-end, finebrewed coffee, cutting-edge Dutch interior design and a Chinese menu. From the cool wall art to the over-the-top presentation, like cold-brewed coffee (RMB48) in a champagne glass with ice, Excelso knows Chinese customers are keen to

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take photos for their WeChat moments.

It’s important to realize that this is a third-wave coffee spot that knows about coffee. But the shop is masquerading as another local coffee spot known for its big, sugary drinks. Sure, Excelso has the gimmicky Italian wine coffee with almond butter (RMB46) and the coffee three musketeers (RMB48), but there’s also an excellent flat white (RMB26) and a range of single-origin coffees (RMB38) that will make serious coffee drinkers nod in approval.

The food menu is still being developed, and the Mexican chicken burritos (RMB28) are just a simple chicken

wrap. The avocado salad with fresh vegetable and pumpkin bread (RMB48) is basic and tasty, aside from the not-quiteripe avocado. For now, the eats are an afterthought.

Excelso plans to expand aggressively in Guangdong, so it will be interesting to see how this stealthy flagship location does in the fickle Shenzhen market.

Price: RMB60 Who’s going: caffeine kooks, snap-happy drinkers Good for: cold-brewed coffee, coffee education > L127, kk one, Futian district 福田区京基滨河时代kk one购物中心L127 (2348 5892)

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Malt

Up in the Air

by Ziyi Yuan

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he 100th floor of the St. Regis is premium space. Right at the top of the hotel, one can see views of both Hong Kong and Shenzhen, skyscrapers shooting up like trees amidst the green cityscape. Augmenting this meeting of man and nature, newly christened Malt is decked out with LED screens showing cherry blossoms and waterfalls. It’s relaxing, an atmosphere that promotes winding down after a busy day at the office.

There are just 22 seats in this venue, which focuses on creative, Japanese-inspired drinks and convenient eats. While Malt is primarily a bar, the (still evolving) food options are designed to allow patrons the choice of staying put for dinner.

During the early evening, soft lounge music plays in the background, but after 10pm the vibe changes into more of a party place.

Sake is a signature here, with bottles of luxury brands like Born (RMB1,080-5,080) on the menu. There are also classic cocktails like the Singapore sling (RMB98) and cosmopolitan (RMB98). The menu is still being refined, but the bartender can make the classics.

Seasonal oysters from different regions tempt the gourmand, served with whisky foam to enhance the flavor. The Golden L’Etoile (RMB138/oyster) comes with natu-

ral gold foil, and the classic Gillardeau No. 2 (RMB88/oyster) is also available.

Malt provides an escape from reality – at a price. Surrounded by a surreal panorama, one can see the city buzzing below. But you'll eventually have to take the elevator back down, keenly aware your wallet is a bit lighter.

Price: RMB200 plus 10 percent service charge and 6 percent VAT Who’s going: wealthy showoffs, sake lovers, hotel guests Good for: marriage proposals, drinks with a view, Japanese flair > 100/F, st. regis, 5016 shennan dong Lu, Luohu district 罗湖 区深南东路5016号瑞吉酒店100楼 (8308 8888)

Shochu&Life

An Homage to Japan’s Other Liquor

by Bailey Hu

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ans of Japanese liquor will be happy to hear about Shenzhen’s latest shochu bar, opened in the High-Tech Park area this past May. As its name suggests, the bar’s main specialty is the popular Japanese alcohol shochu, which is mainly distilled from starchy foods such as rice or sweet potatoes. It’s typically stronger than sake but nowhere near as pungent as baijiu.

The kind used at Shochu&Life to create a range of drinks is particularly mellow and light –almost too mellow. A quick scan of the menu offers up many enticing mixed-drink options, from pineapple (RMB60) to yogurtflavored (RMB55) shochu concoctions. But put to a taste test, quite a few of them are on 6 8 | a u g u s t 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

the watery side.

The passion fruit (RMB65) and litchee (part of the ‘secret menu’) options, however, pass muster. They stand out with pleasant bursts of fruity flavor, though still on the light side, reminding us more of fruit sodas than cocktails. A fun surprise, the mojito shochu (RMB55) substitutes shochu for rum.

As for those that prefer harder-hitting alcohol, we recommend the Nikka Whiskey (RMB80/glass), which boasts a rich yet not overpowering flavor. The helmet-adorned bottle is a plus.

Founder of the Shochu&Life brand, Jerry Hui emphasizes that the bar is about the environment as a whole rather than any drink in particular. He first became interested in shochu bars while in Shanghai and Beijing, where he liked their relaxed, open atmosphere.

With his bar in Shenzhen he seeks to recreate that vibe and convert other newcomers over to the shochu life.

So far he seems to have done pretty well; when we arrive early on a Friday night, the venue is mostly full. With its artsy Japanesedecor and laid-back vibe, it’s easy to see how

office workers in the area might be tempted to kick back and sip fruity drinks here after a long week.

There may still be a few rough patches along the way – besides the weak drinks, the 80s R&B background music could use some work – but overall we see a bright future for this up-and-coming bar.

Price: RMB120 Who’s going: adventurous yuppies, the cool kids Good for: chatting and relaxing, trying new drinks > 101, Block B4, kexing science Park,keyuan Lu, Nanshan district 南山区科苑路科兴科学园B4栋101 (2660 4693)

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The Brew

How to Win Friends and Influence People

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By Terence Collins

ome days Shenzhen offers too much choice when it comes to drinking and eating. The newest temptation, The Brew, at Central Walk Mall, is a mere 9-iron from the Convention and Exhibition Center metro stop and now heads our muststop list.

The Brew is already a legend in Guangzhou, where it has three locations. Its architecturally striking venue in Futian marks Shenzhen’s introduction to the fun, food and great drinks menu the brand delivers.

Restaurant manager Veer, a service-driven, friendly guy, earned his chops in five-star Singapore locations and the Bombay in Shekou. “Our expat crowd has noticed and praised our service,” he says. “That makes me happy because I work constantly on that.

Good food and a great bar are must-haves, but not everybody gets service right. I’m glad our great staff are getting the notice they deserve.”

Be careful, you could tire your-

self looking through the 15-page menu (really).

Best you attack the 10-page drink list first and order one of the many craft beers – or house favorite, Stella Artois. Give your eyes time to digest the menu. Not a beer drinker? Okay, the semi-outdoor bar is stocked with brands like Patron, Skyy and Absolut.

Influenced by Canadian general manager and executive chef Kevin McKellar, The Brew serves the best barbecue pulled pork poutine we've ever tasted. Poutine, you say? What’s

that? Look it up – no, better yet, head over to The Brew and let your taste buds educate you. Think seasoned fries, cheese curd and country thyme gravy.

But don’t stop there, even if you could. The dining options include salads, 10 different pizzas, mango jalapeno chicken wraps, mac and cheese, and fettuccine bolognese. The signature wings use a procedure and a line-up of sauces that you’ll find nowhere else in the world.

Oh, yes, we can’t forget the sliders.

Mini-burgers that melt in your mouth.

Not just excellent imported beef, but also generous add-ons: caramelized onion, cheese, lettuce, pickle and garlic aioli.

Lunch specials, live bands and nightly specials convince us The Brew in Shenzhen may spawn more siblings here than its Guangzhou big brother. > North gate, yijing central walk, 3 Fuhua yi Lu, Futian district 福 田区福华一路怡景中心城南大门 (2389 2669)

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Kafe Hu Gig Castle in the Sky Concert Fans of Miyazaki films will enjoy this live rendition of songs from 80s animated classics such as Castle in the Sky and My Neighbor Totoro. This family-friendly event features accomplished Chinese violinists Xiao Nan and Shi Yimei. > Sun Aug 7, 8pm; RMB80-280.

Shenzhen Concert Hall, 2016 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路 2016号, 深圳音乐厅 (400 003 9992)

Kiss The Rain Concert Korean pianist Yiruma will bring his tender touch to the keys in Shenzhen this summer. Like other Korean piano players, he is known for his soft, understated style. 'Kiss The Rain' and 'River Flows in You' are among the more famous pieces he has composed. > Thu Aug 18, 8pm; RMB180-680.

Nanshan Cultural Centre, 62, Nantou Jie, Nanshan Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道南头街62号, 南山文体中 心 (8320 8858)

The funky Chinese rap group Kafe Hu will give Shenzhen a taste of their homegrown rhymes and mixing skills. The members will be performing songs from their long-anticipated new album, titled 27: The Code of Lucifer. > Fri Aug 12, 8.30pm; RMB60 for presale, RMB80 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B10现场 (8633 7602)

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We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official WeChat account (Thats_PRD) before Aug 9 with the subject ‘Kafe Hu’ and why you should win. Please include your full name and contact number.

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Despite its name, Of Montreal is an “American psychedelic rock group” hailing from Georgia, USA. Inspired by a 60s aesthetic, the trippy group will be making stops in Guangzhou and Shenzhen before moving on to Korea and Japan. > Sat Aug 13, 8.30pm; RMB150 for presale, RMB180 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B10现场 (8633 7602)

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We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official WeChat account (Thats_PRD) before Aug 10 with the subject ‘Of Montreal’ and why you should win. Please include your full name and contact number.WeChat feed: Thats_PRD

Show Luo, who also goes by the nickname 'Little Pig,' is a Taiwanese singer, actor, and TV show host. Since his debut in 2003, he’s been prolific, releasing more than 10 Chinese albums.

He shares a music label with A-mei, and stars in a show alongside Korean pop idols. > Sat Aug 20, 8-10pm; RMB4801,280. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, 3001 Binhai Dadao (by Coastal City), Nanshan District 南山区滨海 大道3001号(近海岸城) ( 8630 8840) 7 0 | a u g u s t 2 0 1 6 | S Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

A four-piece jazz band led by pianist Luo Ning is putting on a concert in honor of Qixi, or Chinese Valentine’s Day. Listeners will be treated to a set of romantic, jazzy tunes, with couples getting discounted tickets. > Tue Aug 9, 8pm; RMB80-180.

Shenzhen Concert Hall, 2016 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路 2016号, 深圳音乐厅 (400 003 9992)

Shenzhen High School Lily Choir Concert

Of Montreal Gig

Crazy World by Show Luo Concert

When Jazz Meets Love Concert

This 120-strong all-girls choir has members with ages ranging from 11 to 17. Since its founding in 1997, the choir has won both national and local recognition. They’re led by artistic director Hu Manxue and accompanied by a professional pianist. > Sat August 20, 8pm; RMB80-380.

Shenzhen Concert Hall, 2016 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路 2016号, 深圳音乐厅 (400 003 9992)

IU Good Day in Shenzhen 2016 Concert Popular Korean singer IU made waves in the music world with her distinct voice.

She will sing and play guitar, bringing her special style to the Luohu Gymnasium > Sat Aug 27, 7.30pm; RMB380-1280. Luohu Gymnasium, 48 Jing Er Lu, Luohu District 罗湖区经二路48号, 罗 湖体育馆 (2541 1009)

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Madagascar Live Musical Characters from the movie Madagascar will take to the stage in this musical, performing songs including the hit ‘Move It, Move It.’ The theatrical show is based on the blockbuster franchise and will bring back the fun and humor of the animals’ in-movie escapades. > Sat-Sun, Aug 6-7, 2.30pm; RMB180-680.

Nanshan Cultural Centre, 62, Nantou Jie, Nanshan Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山 区南山大道南头街62号, 南山文体中心 (8320 8858)

The Three-Body Problem Drama The Hugo award-winning book The Three-Body Problem’s stage adaptation will come to town with a performance that brought in RMB10 million during its first run. The Chinese-language play is based on a science fiction book about humans dealing with an alien invasion. > Thu-Sat Aug 18-20, 8pm; RMB280-880. Shenzhen Grand Theater, 5018 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District 罗湖区深南 东路5018号, 深圳大剧院 (2590 6000)

Twitching Eye Trio Musical With their “creative percussion comedy” act, the three members of the humorous Dutch group educate children about music and art. Since 2007, they’ve brought their fresh style to Europe, the Americas, Africa and now China. > Sat August 27, 8pm; RMB80-280. Shenzhen Concert Hall, 2016 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路2016号, 深 圳音乐厅 (400 003 9992)

Blue Man Group Show Summer Triangle Exhibition Summer Triangle will bring together three artists from different cultural backgrounds and preferred mediums to express themselves using an urban motif.

Artist Jon Rafman made a name for himself creating art from Google Street View images, Hong Kong artist Adrian Wong used an animal telepath to plan rabbit warrens and Lantian Xie is known for his Middle-Eastern-themed artwork. The styles will come together in this month-long eclectic mix. > Tue-Sun all month, 10am-5.30pm; free. OCT Contemporary Art Terminal, Enping Lu, Overseas Chinese Town, Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区深南大道华侨 城恩平路 (2691 5100)

An international entertainment phenomenon, the Blue Man Group will bring their award-winning production to Macao for a limited time. The stage show, best known for its trio of bald, blue performers, promises an unforgettable night. > Daily Aug 11-28, 8pm at Tuesdays to Fridays; 5pm and 8pm on Saturdays; 2pm and 5pm on Sundays; HKD/MOP380-880. The Venetian Theatre, The Venetian Macao 澳门威 尼斯人酒店威尼斯剧场 (4001 206 618)

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English Pig Roast BBQ British pub George and Dragon is celebrating its four-year anniversary in a big way: free box-roasted pig, RMB35 margaritas, RMB20 pints of Tiger Beer and six tequila or Jello shots at RMB100. > Sat Aug 13, 6-11pm, Free entry.

George & Dragon, 3 Taizi Lu, Nanshan District 南山区太子路3号 (2669 8564)

Shark Special set In celebration of the Olympic games, Shark has introduced a Brazilian meal set. You can watch the 2016 Olympics while enjoying a taste of the host country. Get ready to feast your eyes and stomach. > Daily Aug 5-21, price and time TBC. Shark, Shop 133, Block B, Coco Park, Fuhua Lu, Futian District 福田区福华路 购物公园B区133号 (8203 1999)

Van Gogh Exhibition

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This summer, work from Vincent Van Gogh is on display in Shenzhen. Many may have seen classic paintings like 'Sunflowers,' but this exhibition will also look at the life of the man behind the art. > Daily all month, 9.30am-8.30pm; RMB50-100. Window of the world, 9037 Shennan Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山区深南大道9037号世界 之窗 (2690 2840)

Art Louver Virtual exhibition T-Street Creative Market Market With a focus on entrepreneurship, the T-Street Creative Market is a place for aspiring artists to sell their wares and buyers to find unique knickknacks and gifts. > Sat-Sun Aug 6-7, 10am-10pm; free.

OCT-Loft, Eastern Industrial Park, by Kaifeng Jie, Nanshan District 南山区华 侨城东部工业区创意文化园 (8271 9826)

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Wongtee Plaza is using virtual reality to give viewers a look at precious pieces of art in 3-D. Although the real artwork will not be present, exhibition goers will leave with a different perspective on some of man’s finest artistic creations. > Daily all month, 10am-9.30pm; RMB80-228. Wongtee Plaza, 118 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District 福田 区福华三路118号, 皇庭广场 (8288 1111)

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The Langham, Shenzhen Chuan Spa Named Most Popular

Chuan Spa at The Langham, Shenzhen has been awarded the Most Popular Hotel Spa accolade by Metropolitan Magazine. The spa is designed to create tranquility that aids both contemplation and inspiration. The Langham, Shenzhen also recently unveiled a ‘fountain of youth,’ which represents the spirit of Chinese culture as a tranquil oasis as part of the pampering of guests, along with therapy to improve well-being. Chuan Spa uses natural materials and surrounds guests with soothing and vibrant colors to gently nurture life force, mind and spirit, as dictated by traditional Chinese medicine. Treatment is based around the goal to balance the five elements within the body.

Starwood Hotels Dongguan Aloft Brings Tech to Fenggang Dongguan’s emerging tech center got a suitably high-tech hotel with the opening of the first Aloft in the area on June 26. Part of the Starwood group, the hotel is located in Fenggang District, only a 10-minute ride from Tian’an Longgang Cyber Park, and features fast and free WiFi as well as a Plug and Play connectivity panel linked to a 43-inch LCD TV in each of its loft-inspired guest rooms. The hotel’s 24-hour restaurant, Re:fuel, offers fuss-free grab-and-go meals, including options for healthy eating. Part of the new Aloft brand experience is catering to pet owners, with animals weighing less than 18 kilograms welcome.

The Langham Hotel, Haikou Lucky Number 20 On May 25, the Hong Kong-based Langham Hospitality Group reached another milestone with the opening of The Langham, Haikou. Set in the capital of Hainan, the new property is the eighth hotel in China for the global hotel management company and the 20th globally. A new landmark of elegance and classic luxury on the city’s skyline, The Langham is in the Guomao District in the heart of the city. “We are delighted to introduce The Langham Hotel to the rapidly growing city of Haikou,” says Robert Warman, chief executive officer of the Langham Hospitality Group. “We are committed to creating a luxury hotel experience and sophisticated lifestyle destination that will be the centerpiece of this exciting new urban development.”

The Parisian Macao Set To Open Next Month

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The Parisian Macao is set to be unveiled in mid-September. The hotel and resort, with approximately 3,000 guest rooms and suites, will add another dimension to the Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao, bringing a piece of the ‘City of Lights’ to Macao. Visitors to the Cotai Strip will be mesmerized by the breathtaking half-scale re-creation of the Eiffel Tower that sits at the hotel’s entrance. With observation decks offering views into the Chinese mainland, as well as unparalleled panoramic views of the Cotai Strip, the tower will have a gourmet restaurant offering a unique blend of Eastern and Western culinary traditions. Entertainment is what Cotai Strip owner Sands China Ltd. specializes in, and at The Parisian Macao, guests will be able to experience world-class theater in a purpose-built Parisian-style theater that sits up to 1,200.

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restaurant AMERICAN Element Fresh 1/F, Zone B, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 4848) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场B区1层

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

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

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

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

Grand 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

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 (2222 2222)

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)

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

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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

A5, Phase II, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District (8614 8090)

Café Marco 1/F, Marco Polo Hotel, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8298 9888 ext. 8358)

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

马高 , 福田中心区马哥孛罗酒店 1 楼

悦酒店37层

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

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

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

L'epicerie No. 35, Phase 2, Nanhai Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 7246)

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

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

闲逸廊 深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路5016号96层

南山区蛇口半岛城邦二期 1 号商铺

南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期35号铺

深南大道 9009 号华侨城 , 深圳华侨城洲际大酒店

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

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

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 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

Q Café Restaurant & Bar G/F, 999 Royal Suites & Towers, 1003 Shennan Dong Lu,

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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

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

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GERMAN 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

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

越品 , 福田区连城新天地 B26C 商铺 (8255 7048)

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

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

Old Heaven Books Shop 120, Bldg

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

Blue 3/F, Venice Hotel Shenzhen, 9026

越鼎记 , 南山区后海保利文化广场 A2-39 (8628 7826)

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) 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

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LATIN AMERICAN tronic music by walking the fine line between house and EDM, making it more palatable for a wider audience.

August 12-14 FRI-SUN

Reveries of the Red Chamber Dance, 7.45pm Friday and Sunday, 3pm Saturday and Sunday; HKD250. Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre If you have never read the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber, now is your chance to watch it – in dance form. The 18thcentury novel is being brought to the stage by three experimental dance groups, each led by respected Chinese artists and dancers.

Hungry Ghost Festival, 2–8pm Friday, 10am-8pm weekend; free. Soccer Pitches 1, Victoria Park The Hungry Ghost Festival, or Yu Lan, is celebrated with opera and special ceremonies by people belonging to Chiu Chow (Chaozhou in Mandarin) communities. Exhibitions and games explaining the background of the festival will be held. The festival combines Taoist and Buddhist beliefs to honor the dead.

August 19-21 FRI-SUN

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

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

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

福田区福华三路皇庭广场L1层5-6号商铺

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)

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

Arnold Classic Asia 2016, 10am-6pm; HKD80/150. AsiaWorld-Expo (www. arnoldclassicasia.com) Arnold Classic Asia Multi-Sport Festival will see global and local sports stars come together over one weekend. The debut festival will feature unique, non-stop competitions and interactive workshops from over 20 sports, from martial arts to chess.

August 26-28 FRI-SUN

Journey to the West Dance, 8pm Friday and Saturday, 3pm Sunday; HKD140-250. Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall Another dance twist on a classic Chinese tale, the Journey to the West performance describes itself as “contemporary dance theatre for families” and will feature established dancers and 40 young performers.

August 28 SUN

Disclosure DJ Set in Hong Kong, 8pm; HKD580-880. AsiaWorld-Expo, Runway 10 (hkticking.com) Formed by brothers Guy Lawrence and Howard Lawrence from Reigate, Surrey, the British electronic music duo Disclosure is deeply inspired by, and has revived, 90s house in today’s music scene. The core of Disclosure’s sound mixes UK garage, dubstep, funk and pop music variants that ruled the stage. Their extraordinary debut album Settle, released in 2013, introduced a refreshing take on elec-

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

Deli Leisure Shop 5-6, L1/F, Wongtee Plaza, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8252 7135)

SAT-SUN

August 12

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

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

August 6-14 Three Brothers, 7.45pm on August 6, 9 and 14, 2.45pm on August 7, 13 and 14; various prices. Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall (www.discoverhongkong.com) With USD10 million inheritance on the line, three brothers drag their wives into the squabble over who should get the cash. The play is directed by Lee Chun Chow, multiwinner of the Hong Kong Drama Awards Best Director accolade, and was created by rising playwright Tang Sai Cheong.

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)

Vienna Music Festival: Mahler’s ‘Symphony No. 8,’ 7.30pm; HKD3802,280. Hong Kong City Hall More than 250 performers from a bevy of choirs – with singers from both Hong Kong and Vienna – will join with an orchestra to perform Gustav Mahler’s ‘Symphony No. 8,’ nicknamed the ‘Symphony of a Thousand’ because of the large number of performers required. This grand spectacle will signal the finale of the Vienna Music Festival in Hong Kong.

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

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 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

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

nightlife

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

LUOHU

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)

Champs Bar & Grill 2/F, Shangri-La Shenzhen, Luohu Dist. (8396 1366)

罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号深圳君悦酒店 33 层

罗湖区香格里拉大酒店 2 楼

Mama’s No. 110-111, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2686 2349)

Decanter 100/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888-1459/1455)

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

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

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

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

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Willy's Crab Shack 18 Shiyun Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (8827 8002)

品酒阁 深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路5016号 100层

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

listings

Park, Futian District (137 9825 6176)

666 120, 3322 7188) 福田区车公庙泰然九路

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

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

福田区福华路城建购物公园 140 号

一号盛唐大厦1-2层

八街交界处161栋西面商铺

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

福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 1 楼

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 Evening Show 4-5/F, Building 2, Huanggang Business Center, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8270 8888; 8278 3999;137 2435 3542). 福田区福华三路卓越世纪中心 2 号楼裙楼 4-5 层

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

福田区深南大道西东方银座美爵酒店 25 楼

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).

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

南山区蛇口海上世界太子路太子宾馆一楼后排 3 号 商铺

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

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

福田保税区桂花路凤凰道桂花苑花园 3 栋一层 33-34 号铺

悦坊 福田区福华路城建购物公园 139 号

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

McCawley’s Irish Bar Shop 151-152, Coco Park, Futian District. (2531 3599) 福田区购物公园 151-152

O! Garden No. 138, Mintian Lu, Futian District. (8889 6999) 福田区民田路 138 号购物公园

Pepper Club, 2/F, Shopping Park, Fuhua Lu, Fustian District (8319 9040). 福田区福华路购物公园二楼

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

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

Eden Garden Rooftop Bar 16/F, Hilton Senzhen Shekou Nanhai, 1177 Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District

Laffa 12pm-2am, G/F, Fuzon Hotel, No.1 Kanle Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 7888) 南山区蛇口康乐路 1 号金銮富众酒店地下

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

黑邮票爵士咖啡，南山区华侨城创意文化园北区 A5 栋 134

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 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

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

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

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

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

环宇一家综合门诊部 . 蛇口南海大道 6 号工业大厦 附楼 .

education

南山区蛇口海上世界广场 B 区 306

福田区福华路中心城东面 1016-1017 铺

福田区福华路金中环国际商务大厦 13 楼 A1311

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

南山区海天一路深圳市软件产业基地4栋B座裙 楼10号

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

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

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

Sports Bar 7/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen, Zhuzilin, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8350 0888 ext. 88605)

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

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

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

园二期20号

体育吧 福田区深南大道竹子林东方银座美爵酒店

The Tavern Sports Bar 3/F, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 1939, www.tavernchina.com)

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

南山区蛇口公园路82号青少年活动中心

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

Green Oasis School No 4030, Shennan Middle Road, Tianmian, Futian District. (8399 6712) admission@ greenoasis.org.cn www.greenoasis.org.cn

威尼斯酒店 2 楼

福田区田面村深南中路 4030 号

X-TA-SEA 1/F, Cruise Inn, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2686 7649)

International School of Nanshan Shenzhen A Canadian school accepting application for Pre-Grade 1 through Grade 12. 166 Nanguang Lu, Nanshan District (2666 1000, 2606 6968). admission@isnsz.com www. isnsz.com 南山区南光路166号

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

Peninsula Montessori Kindergarten the Peninsula one, Jin Shiji Lu, Shekou Nanshan District ( 2685 1266) 半岛城邦国际幼儿

C-MER (Shenzhen) Dennis Lam Eye Hospital 1-2/F, Shengtang Bldg, 1 Tairan Jiu Lu, Chegongmiao, Futian District (4001

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 福田区香蜜湖红荔西路东海城市广场三楼

307A/B/C

LANGUAGE TRAINING 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

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

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

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

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

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL

深圳外国语学校国际部南山区白石三道 29 号

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) 1) 福田区香蜜三村景田东路

国际会议中心C栋1209A

南山区蛇口海上世界广场 2 楼星巴克楼上

DENTAL

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

www.jiahuaschool.com

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

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福田区新洲南路金地海景花园

2) 南山区南海大道2239号新能源大厦B座12楼

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

南山区蛇口海上世界太子路明华轮酒店 1 楼

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)

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

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.

深圳市南山区华侨城创意园美林大厦E4栋509 Shēnzhèn city, Nánshān district, OCTLOFT,

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Wushu Master Challenge, 7am-9pm; Tap Seac Square (853 2823 6363) The Wushu Master Challenge gathers some of the world’s greatest martial artists in Macao to partake in a four-day sporting event that includes performances, forums and, of course, competitions. Don’t miss the event’s two highlights: the Chinese and Western Masters Sanda Championship and the Dragon and Lion Dance Championship.

AUGUST 11-28 MON-SUN

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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

hOTEL The Tiger Lillies Perform Hamlet, 8pm; MOP100-250. Macao Cultural Centre (www.macauticket.com) British cult band The Tiger Lillies, together with the Danish Theatre Republique, will stage a visual and musical performance of Hamlet for the first time ever in Macao.

Attempting a mix of impressive circus acts, video projections and live music, this production is a two-hour blast of theatrical seduction. The play’s explosive sound and striking images illustrate Hamlet’s destruction in an abstract, stimulating way.

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

Pop-Up Shop, 10am-8pm; free.

Macao Fashion Gallery, 47 Rua de S. Roque (www.macaofashiongallery. com) Macao Fashion Gallery is proud to present its pop-up shop idea for summer. For a limited time only, the gallery will exhibit and sell original pieces by five local fashion designers in the hope of providing a platform for young artists to seek business opportunities.

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

深圳威尼斯睿途酒店 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

Hilton Shenzhen Futian Town B, Great China International Finance Centre, 1003 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2130 8888) 福田区

福田区新沙路5号 www.ascottchina.com

InterContinental Shenzhen 9009 Shennan Dong Lu, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (Exit C at the Huaqiaocheng metro station) (3399 3388).www.intercontinental.com 南山区华侨城深南东路9009号（地铁

瑞特兹服务公寓 南山区蛇口沿山路 11 号

华侨城站C出口）

TUE-SUN

深圳瑞吉酒店 罗湖区深南东路 5016 号

号 www.savillsresidence.com

深南大道1003号大中华国际金融中心B座

2016 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest, 9pm/9.40pm.

Coastline in front of the Macau Tower (www.fireworks.macaotourism.gov. mo) Macao’s skyline is about to glow with a burst of magnificent fireworks during the annual Macao International Fireworks Display Contest. One of the city’s most anticipated events, the show draws thousands of spectators each year seeking a visual thrill and romantic evening on the coast. Thailand Fireworks and Portugal Macedos will present the first program, Pyro Fantasia, on September 3.

Dong Lu, Luohu District.(8308 8888)

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)

ONGOING Chalk About, 3pm/7.30pm; MOP180.

Macao Cultural Centre (www.macauticket.com) Dance theatre Chalk About turns the stage into an immense chalkboard where life itself will be outlined in a funny, emotional and unpredictable way. Two performers on stage ask the audience for various topics to mimic, including everything from Harry Potter and Beyonce to dinosaurs and zombies. Bringing a mixture of dance, chalk and chat, these elite entertainers never fail to deliver.

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

SEPTEMBER 3 Blue Man Group, 2pm/5pm/8pm; MOP380-880. The Venetian Macao (www.venetianmacao.com) As part of a new worldwide tour, Blue Man Group is bringing their wildly popular and award-winning production to Macao at The Venetian Theatre. Having performed for almost 25 years, the group’s shows have been enjoyed by more than 35 million audience members in more than 15 countries.

Presenting a synthesis of comedy, theatre, rock and dance, the Blue Man Group combines science, comedy, music and vibrant visual effects, leaving audiences with a fully immersive audio-visual experience.

Měi lín Building E4, 5th floor, Room 509 www.soccerrangers.com +8613554859065 tom.oconnor@soccerrangers.com

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

Reits Service Apartment Yan shan Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2667 3667) Email:info@reits-service.com Chicago Suites International 9 Yannan Lu (next to Hualian Building), Futian District (8281 0888). 福田区燕南路 9 号（华联旁）

JW Marriott Shenzhen No.6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District. (2269 8888)

Fraser Place shekou Shehzhen 1033 Nanhai Lu, Nanshan District (2688 3333) 南山区南海大道 1033 号

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

Fietser International 6012 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8292 8666). 福田区深南大道6012号

福田区深南大道 6005 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 Mission Hills Resort No.1 Mission Hills Dadao, Bao’an District.(2802 0888)

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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

Regus Serviced Office 雷格斯服务式办公室 • Flexible office leases from 1 day to 1 year • Quick and easy to set up for 1-200 people • Prices from RMB180 per month • Find more on Regus.cn • Tel: 400 120 1207 1) Futian Anlian, 26/F, Anlian CentreNo.4018 Jintian Road, Futian District; 2) A8 Building, 15/F, A8 Building, No.1002 Keyuan Road Tech Zone, Nanshan District; 3) Futian NEO, 44/F, NEO Tower A, No.6011 Shennan Avenue Futian District; 4) SCC, 7/F, Tower A, SCC Financial Centre, Junction of Houhai Avenue & First Haide Avenue Nanshan District; 5) New World Centre, 23/F, New World Centre, No.6009 Yitian Road Futian District; 6) Times Financial Centre, 14/F Times Financial Centre, No. 4001 Shennan Avenue Futian District; 7) New Times Plaza, 3/F, New Times Plaza,No.1 Taizi Road Shekou District; 8) Panglin Plaza, 35/F, Panglin Plaza, No.2002 Jiabin Road Luohu District; 1)深圳安联中心, 深圳市福田区

金田路4018号安联大厦26层; 2) 深圳A8大厦,深圳 市南山区科技园科园路1002号A8大厦15层; 3)深 圳NEO大厦, 深圳市福田区深南大道6011号NEO 企业大道A座44层; 4) 深圳中洲控股金融中心, 深圳 市南山区后海大道与海德一道交汇处中洲控股金融 中心A座7层; 5) 深圳新世界中心, 深圳市福田区益

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Morttagua @Pepper Jul 9

Canada Day @Terrace Jul 1

Grand Opening Party @Azzurro Italian Restaurant Jul 13

Wayne Escoffery @Lavo Jul 8

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Westin Shenzhen Nanshan Grange Grill Time For Tea

Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan New Twist on Classic Cuisine

‘Taking tea’ is a tradition that dates back to the mid-18th century and first started among Victorian-era nobles. The tradition lives on at the Westin Shenzhen Nanshan Grange Grill, where a newly launched tea menu combines oldworld heritage with new-world luxury. Tea time runs from 2.305pm (last sitting at 4pm), and the experience draws on local ingredients to create a quintessentially British afternoon. Coconut mousse, mango pudding and passion fruit trifle are on the menu, which has been designed with the discerning diner in mind.

Under the guidance of veteran chef Dickson Chow, the Marriott Hotel in Nanshan is shaking up Cantonese cuisine. The epicenter of these culinary shockwaves is the upmarket Man Ho restaurant, already known for its Cantonese delicacies.

“Cantonese dishes are renowned for their freshness, non-exotic seasoning style and keeping the original taste of ingredients.

While we cannot deviate from these pillars, we need to provide some surprises, it’s what people expect from a five-star establishment such as the Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan,” says Chow.

> 25/F, 9028-2 shennan Lu, Nanshan district 南山区深南 大道9028-2号威斯汀酒店25 楼 (8634 8431)

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Tequila Coyote’s New Menu Piques the Palate Tequila Coyote’s has introduced a new menu, expanding its variety of traditional and contemporary Mexican food. Stop by for a tasting with a lunch set for two, including a salad, main course, dessert and drink during the weekdays. Besides the new menu, the cantina has improved the decorations and included more Mexican traditional drinks to quench the thirst for Latin refreshment. > sea world, 18 taizi Lu, Nanshan district 南山区太子路18号海上世界 (2683 6446)

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McCawley’s IRISH PUB The Beer Craft Getting on the craft-beer train, McCawley’s has introduced four kinds of new craft beers to cool down your summer nights. Stone Brewing from San Diego California will be on tap, marking a first for the renowned American craft beer. On a more oriental note, the Master Gao Brewery China beer uses jasmine tea and tastes especially good served cold – not that one would drink warm beer during a sweltering evening in Shenzhen. > mccawley's Irish Pub Futian: 1/F, Block B, coco Park, Fuhua Lu, Futian district 福田区福华 三路购物公园B区1楼 (2531 3650); mccawley's Irish Pub shekou: shop 118, sea world, 32 taizi Lu, Nanshan district 南山区太子路32号海上世界广场118号 (2668 4496); mccawley's Irish Pub Peninsula: 109, Phase 3, rose garden, Jinshiji Lu, Nanshan district 南山区金世纪路南海玫瑰花 园3期109铺 (2667 4361)

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classifieds JOBS OFFERED Mobile Game company business development position.

A NASDAQ listed Shenzhen based mobile game company iDreamSky is looking for an expat for one business development position, native English speaker and fluent in Mandarin a must, well versed with mobile games or business negotiation experience a plus.

Responsible for looking for Western games suitable for the Chinese market and contacting the game developers.

Our office is located in NanShan district, Shenzhen. If interested, please send resume to Evan at email: evan.liang@ idreamsky.com Copy Writer Seeking native English speaker with at least 3 years of marketing writing experience or related fields. Responsible for researching technical specifications, identifying selling points and writing advertising/marketing content targeting various markets for consumer electronics products. Our office is located in Futian CBD, Shenzhen.

Please send your application to: may.weng@radioshack.com

king glory Plaza garden city 9 square

田路6009号新世界中心23层; 6) 深圳时代金融中 心, 深圳市福田区深南大道4001号时代金融中心14 层; 7) 深圳时代广场, 深圳市蛇口区太子路1号新时 代广场3层; 8) 深圳彭年广场, 深圳市罗湖区嘉宾路 2002号彭年广场

wChina-Italy Chamber of Commerce Rm220, 2/F, International Chamber Of Commerce, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (Tel: 8632 9518; Fax: 8632 9528). www. cameraitacina.com 福田区福华三路国际商会中心 2 楼 220 室

Egypt-China Business Council (South China) Rm 201, 2/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 8635 0900; fax: 8635 0901). 南山高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦 2 楼 201 室

European Union Chamber of Commerce Rm 308, 3/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of HighTech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 8635 0920; fax: 8632 9785). 南山高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦 3 楼 308 室

French Chamber of Commerce in South China (CCIFC) Room 318, 3/F Chinese Overseas Scholars Venture Building,South section of Hi-tech Industry Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 8632 9602; fax: 8632 9736) www.ccifc.org 南山区科技园南区留学生创业大

厦3楼318室

German Chamber of Commerce 217 Chinese Overseas Scholars Venture Building, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District. (8635 0487) www.china.ahk.de 南山区高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦 217

IFE Business service Limited 15/F, Tower 2, Kerry Plaza, Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District (3304 3438) 福田区中心四路嘉里建设广场 2 座 15 楼

Israel’s Trade mission to China Shenzhen Liaison Office Rm 306,Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 2671 2226; Fax: 2671 2223). www.israeltrade.org.cn

南山区高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦 306 室 南 山区

New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Shenzhen office Room535, 5/F, Podium Building Cafu Square, 5 Guihua Lu, Futian Free Trade Zone (3391 1656) 福田保税区桂花路 5 号加福广场裙楼 535 号

The American Chamber of Commerce in South China Rm 208, 2/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 0755-2658 8342; fax: 0755-2658 8341). www.amcham-southchina.org The British Chamber of Commerce, Shenzhen Sub-Chamber Rm 314, 3/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 2658 8350). 深圳市南山区 高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦3楼314室

The Brussels Enterprise Agency Rm 222, 2/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of HighTech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel:

8632 9700; fax: 8632 9705). www.investin-

brussels.com 深圳市南山区高新科技园南区留学 生创业大厦2楼222室 The Korea Chamber of C&I Shenzhen Rm 312, 3/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of HighTech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 8635 0985; fax: 8635 0907). sz.korcham. net.cn 深圳市南山区高新科技园南区留学生创业 大厦3楼312

SOCIAL ASSOCIATIONS Shekou Women’s International Club A social club opened to membership for all expatriate ladies living in Shekou and surrounding areas. www.swiconline.com Shenzhen Asian Culture Society A non-profit networking organization in Shenzhen (134 2372 0417, Mary Ann MacCartney). www.shenzhenacs.com

Recruitment HOME Women's and Children's Hospital currently is looking for international physicians and paramedics to work in our hospital.

Current openings include: OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Cosmetology, etc.

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VENUES Auditorium of Shenzhen Citizen Center 3 Fuzhong San Lu, Futian District (8210 7992). 福田区福中三路 3 号

Futian Cultural Center 2 Dongyi Jie, Futian District (2531 8321). 福田区景田东一街 2 号

Huaxia Arts Center 1 Guangqiao Jie, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2692 8991). www.octeshow.com 南山区华侨城光侨街 1 号

Idutang Building F3, OCT Loft, Engping Lu, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (8609 5352). 一渡堂，南山区华侨城恩平路文化创意园 F3 栋

Liangcha Shop Block F3 (opposites LSD restaurant), OCT Loft, Enping Lu, Oversea Chinese Town, Nanshan District (8609 5352). www.liangchashop.com

凉茶铺，南山区华侨城恩平路创意文化园 F3 栋 (LSD 对面 )

Longgang Cultural Center East end of Longcheng Square, Longgang District (8955 8996). www.szlgcc.com 龙岗区龙城广场东侧

Modern Performance Center Lianhua San Cun, Hongli Xi Lu (opposite to Lotus Bldg), Futian District (8332 4826/83324966).

福田区红荔西路莲花三村（莲花二村莲花大厦对面）

Nanshan Cultural Center Intersection of Guimiao Lu and Yueliang Wan Dadao (2666 5145). Daily 9:30am-5pm. 南山区文化馆，桂庙路与月亮湾大道交汇处

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It’s Oh So Quiet

But Noisy Neighbors Fuli Raise the Roof on Derby Day

by Matt Horn

G

iven the pain all English fans are still feeling at the Euro humiliation, choosing a song by Iceland’s most iconic pop star as a headline took some doing.

That said, Björk has it right for football in Guangzhou this month – it is so quiet that the city will only see two Chinese Super League games, as there are only two rounds of fixtures scheduled. This is an unusual act of kindness from football administrators, who appear to be taking pity on not only those who play but those who watch at the hottest and most humid time of the year.

The last game I sweated through was Fuli against Beijing Guoan, and there was much consternation among the home fans over the visitors from the north keeling over in the closing minutes. On the day I had the pleasure of meeting Fuli coach Dragan Stojković (see p14-15), I learned that after the game in mid-June, a number of Beijing players had to be placed on drips after the final whistle.

Stojković is among those who question the wisdom of making players perform in searing heat in the middle afternoon. As I recounted sitting in the stands, chasing shade and sweating buckets, he asked: “Can you imagine being on the pitch? I don’t understand why we played at 3.30. This is really ridiculous. You have to first take care about the health of players, make the best

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If you want to see good football, fast, interesting, good movement how can you do it at three o’clock in the afternoon? conditions possible. If you want to see good football, fast, interesting, good movement how can you do it at three o’clock in the afternoon? It’s impossible.”

That said, the mission impossible has been proving no problem for the new signing who is currently even hotter than the weather, Israeli striker Eran Zahavi. He joined Fuli the week I met Stojković, and he has provided the strike power fans have been crying out for. Goals in league and cup have come with ease, including a cup hat trick against Hebei, suggesting he will prove a bargain at a quoted USD12.5 million.

Best of all, Zahavi underlined his cult hero status with the winning goal against Guangzhou Evergrande in the derby match last month, having earlier superbly set up the equalizer in the 2-1 victory that contin-

ued his side’s great run of form.

In spite of Zahavi’s hot streak, clearly a summer afternoon is a crazy time to play in southern China, so it is a relief for all concerned that the two matches in Guangzhou this month are both evening affairs.

Fuli’s one home CSL game sees Stojković come up against one the most colorful managers in the game and a relative newcomer to China, Shandong Luneng’s German coach Felix Magath. The man who uses cheese to treat muscle injuries is going to be an interesting addition to the CSL landscape.

Meanwhile, at the top of the table it has been business as usual for Evergrande.

Despite the team’s derby defeat, the gap at the top was 10 points at time of print, with another title looking like a formality. But losing the bragging rights in the city will have been a wake-up call, and Hengda will be determined to win their only home game of the month against struggling Hangzhou.

HOME FIXTURES

Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Fri Aug 19, 7.35pm vs Hangzhou Lucheng

Guangzhou R&F Sun Aug 14, 3.30pm vs Shandong Luneng