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Editor's Note

SEPTEMBER 2017

his month’s cover story was supposed to be about smoking. As China braces for the impact of a looming tobacco epidemic, we set out to see whether cigarettes might ever truly be put out in a country that still regards Double Happiness smokes as wedding favors. But the more we dug into the topic of tobacco, the more we discovered it wasn’t the only story worth telling. Vaping, and the steady rise of e-smoking in China, became our focus – an up-and-coming industry that stands to offer smokers a safer alternative to cigarettes, and maybe even change the long-term trajectory of tobacco use on the mainland. So we chatted with all kinds of people: a Las Vegas-based e-juice manufacturer who exports to China, the owner of Tianjin’s first vape lounge and a handful of other industry insiders right here in the PRD. While we learned that production is still going strong here (Shenzhen manufactures about 90 percent of all vape hardware sold worldwide), the vapers we talked to also alluded to the fact that the industry is about to encounter some serious hurdles. What’s next for vaping in China, and will the trend be extinguished just as quickly as it ignited? Turn to p36 to find out. In City, Shanghai chief editor Dominic Ngai talks to a French photographer capturing Hong Kong’s uniquely vertical character in his series ‘Vertical Horizon.’ For those of us who tend to get lost in our phones when trying to find the best noodle shop in Wanchai (guilty!), this collection offers a glimpse of the beautiful sights we might be missing overhead (p12). Elsewhere in the magazine, we travel to Qingyuan’s psychedelic caves (p19), introduce a gadget that lets you play hundreds of retro video games (Mario Cart, anyone? p18) and ask the chief curator of Art Canton what we can look forward to at this year’s show (p29). I hope you enjoy our September issue – catch you back here next month!

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36 COVER STORY

8 CITY

GATHERING STEAM

9 SHEAR FUN

China's smokers turn to vaping.

Facial threading specialist.

10 BEHIND THE CONCRETE Shenzhen’s Diwang Building.

17 ANNIE ATIENZA From hedge fund to fashion.

26 PRD WEARABOUTS The best in street style.

28 ARTS

46 COMMUNITY

THE WRAP

16 LIFE & STYLE

68 EVENTS

29 ART CANTON What to expect at Guangdong’s 8th international art fair.

SEPT 8-10 Slide the City

34 GOING LONGER Leading Beijing rockers Chui Wan take their complex third album on a world tour.

58 EAT & DRINK 62 LATTE LOVE

SEPT 9, 16, 23 & OCT 1 2017 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest

Introducing: The Coffee Card.

66 JURASSIC BBQ

Release your inner T-Rex.

SEPT 21 Ariana Grande

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CITY What Lies Above

Hong Kong's vertical cityscapes, p12

Origin Story P10 8 | GZ | SEPTEMBER 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

Chinese Urban Dictionary P11

MAN ON THE STREET

SHEAR FUN

Facial Threading Specialist By Katrina Shi

iddle-aged women wave to busy pedestrians on a street near Beijing Lu in Guangzhou, turning heads with their tempting call: “Beautiful ladies, want to remove your facial hair?” Forget lasers and tweezers – these women can remove unwanted facial hair with a simple sewing thread. Literally translated as ‘facial hair pulling,’ the women’s trade is an old practice that was popular before the 80s, when other hair removal methods like chemical products and equipment became available in China. A bride-to-be would often receive this service from an older women in the family the night before her wedding as a blessing promising a ‘new face and new beginning’ (别开生面). Ms. Yu is one of the many female ‘threading experts’ who gathered spontaneously about 10 years ago on Gaodi Street. She, like the other women, has never forgotten the skill passed down by female relatives in her hometown of Kaiping, and continues to make it her part-time job (and source of entertainment) today. The main tools used are sewing thread and begonia powder, or ‘double happiness powder’ (it has nothing to do with Double

Happiness cigarettes). Using the powder to enhance the force of friction, Ms. Yu employs both hands – and her teeth – to create a triangle with the thread, which works just like a pair of scissors to pull out small hairs. For longer facial hair around the edges of the face and eyebrows, she utilizers a tweezers or 10-centimeter-long cuspidal and flat bamboo stick to pull them out. The trick is having both speed and strength – the faster the snip, the less pain. But having facial hair pulled is almost always a bit painful, especially for those trying it for the first time or who do it infrequently. In our experience, it hurts most around the eyes, but the pain should be bearable for most ladies. Many customers we meet have a favorite facial-hair-pulling ayi. A strong connection is built between them, as it’s hard to find others offering the practice elsewhere in the city. Ms. Yu says she’s proud that her customers are always willing to come back and sometimes even wait in line. It usually takes less than 10 minutes to service one lady, she says, and time flies when they are chatting. Compared to more complicated, expensive hair removal equipment or products, threading is simpler, cheaper and effective. It costs

just RMB15 and should be done no less than every two weeks for best results. Threading specialists have apparently expanded their business to include other hair removal services, but we’re not sure how we feel about having our underarm fuzz exposed on a busy pedestrian street in China… As business on the once-bustling Gaodi Street cools down, so has Ms. Yu’s practice. The women have gone from having intimate friendships to being more competitive, and some of the ladies we meet are reluctant to be interviewed. Whatever the reasons, facial hair threading ladies are gradually disappearing, causing many to wonder, “who will continue the tradition?”

THE DIRTY DETAILS

Monthly salary: RMB1,000 and up Days per week: 7

Hours per day: around 5 (from 9am-noon and two hours before dark)

Man on the Street is a monthly feature where we talk to someone doing an everyday job to gain insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese people.

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THE BUZZ RANDOM NUMBER

CITY SNAPSHOT

1,600

Origin Story

…is the number of kilometers Guangdong’s new coastal highway will stretch, connecting 14 cities within the province. Though People’s Daily initially claimed the highway would be the longest coastal roadway in the world, a closer look revealed Ireland’s 2,500-kilometer Wild Atlantic Way retains that title. But enough with ‘whose is bigger’ – let's get back to what matters, namely, which Guangdong settlements will be located on the route. They are: Zhanjiang, Maoming, Yangjiang, Jiangmen, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen, Huizhou, Shanwei, Jieyang, Shantou, and Chaozhou. For those fond of sightseeing, the coastal road will include plenty of viewing decks – as well as bike lanes – so you can finally take that cross-province Mobike trip without fearing for your life.

855

… is the number of pieces of security equipment – including soon-to-be-installed X-ray machines – purchased by Guangzhou Metro last month in an effort to ramp up security measures. 855 could also be the number of additional seconds you’ll have to wait in line while metro staff scan everyone’s bags. But we’re definitely not complaining…

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A freelance cinematographer and DP living between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, Adam Ruszkowski captured this shot of Shenzhen Bay from Hong Kong’s New Territories, where he spent a couple days filming scenes for a movie. “It’s a story of a young man who grew up in a fishing village on the Hong Kong side watching Shenzhen being built and hearing stories of Communist China,” Ruszkowski tells us. “His family emigrates to Australia just before the handover in 1997, afraid of what might happen. After over 10 years of suburban Australian existence, the young man returns to his village and decides to start anew on the other shore in Shenzhen.” Ruszkowski has produced and shot various documentaries and shorts, including projects for BBC, HBO, Vice, Forbes, Hennessy and more. Find him on Instagram @ruszkowski.adam.

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BEHIND THE CONCRETE

Shenzhen’s Diwang Building Looking for a building that embodies Shenzhen’s rapid meteoric growth? We present Shun Hing Square, located in Luohu District and finished in 1996, a time of heavy investment from the Hong Kong side of the border. The Cantonese romanization, Shun Hing, remains its official name, but to Mandarin-speaking Shenzheners it’s simply the Diwang (‘Land King’) Building, because its plot of land was the most expensive in the city when it was auctioned. Sometimes built at an explosive rate of four floors every nine days and finished in just 40 months, the 384-meter-tall Diwang Building bolstered the legend of ‘Shenzhen speed’ and briefly served as the tallest building in China. Today, it’s still the 15th highest building in the country. The main tower houses the expected offices and a 69th-floor viewing platform, and is topped by two syringe-like spires that give the building a distinctive look. The spires, illuminated by colored lights each night, also gave the Diwang Building an edge over other Shenzhen structures until the nearby KK100 snatched the tallest-building crown. In 2015, Russian-Ukrainian daredevils climbed up the building’s tip-top towers, and the anxiety-inducing video has almost two million hits on YouTube.

E D I T O R . P R D @ U R B A N A T O M Y. C O M

T Kengdie/ Kēngdiē / 坑爹 adj. deceptive, swindling, being a scam or a con When I was booking the hotel, it said “this price does not include lunch or dinner.” So I assumed that it included breakfast.

Did it? Nope. It was so kengdie.

Indeed.

he world is full of con artists and everyone gets conned. In China, beautifully executed scams often inspire more respect and awe than condemnation – after all, a scam is a match of wits. Kengdie is what you say when you realize you have just lost the match. Keng means ‘to scam’ and die means ‘father.’ Literally meaning “you have just conned your father,” kengdie gives you one last chance to belittle whoever just conned you by calling him your son. It’s a kind of after-thefact trash talking, a way to blow off some steam, a now-futile attempt to regain some points. Kengdie becomes handy when you spend thousands of yuan on a pair of Adidas Yeezy sneakers only to realize they are fake; when the pet hamsters you order online turn out to be rats; when the iPhone you buy turns into a brick; when the language-exchange partner you met on Tinder shows up with bodyguards and demands payment… Let’s just say that kengdie is a very useful word in China. An alternative interpretation of kengdie is that the scam is so clever that it would have fooled your father, let alone you. It conveys a kind of respect for how clever the scam is – so clever that the scammers almost deserve the loot. Kengdie can also be used to accuse someone of trying to scam you. “Your offer is too kengdie,” means you are not happy with the offer on the table. “This price is too kengdie,” is useful when bargaining at the silk market. Sometimes calling kengdie preemptively is the best way to not say kengdie later. Indeed, scams abound in China from the cradle to the grave. From the day you are born, you face kengdie baby formula, kengdie nannies and kengdie toys. When you grow up, you face kengdie schools, apartments, cars and bosses. In the end you still have to deal with kengdie hospitals, retirement schemes, pension plans and graveyard plots. Kengdie is a reality of life in China. The sooner you get used to it, the better you will fare. Good luck now. By Mia Li

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CI T Y | P HO T O E S S AY

When I was shooting ‘Vertical Horizon,’ I learned a lot about the way Hong Kong was developed.

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Vertical Horizon 44: New versus old on the east side of Hong Kong Island

L You can understand the history of a district based on its architecture

Shooting Hong Kong’s Unique Vertical Cityscape Words by Dominic Ngai, photos by Romain Jacquet-Lagreze

ocated within the ‘humid subtropical’ zone, Hong Kong’s summers are perfectly defined by its climate classification – long, hot and sticky, with frequent appearances by thunderstorms, showers and typhoons. Exacerbating its heat level is the way that the city was planned and developed over the last century, with multiple skyscrapers shooting off into the sky across its central areas – mainly along the iconic coastline of Victoria Harbour on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon, as well as pockets of the New Territories unaffected by its hilly and mountainous terrain. When strolling down the streets of Central, Wanchai or Tsim Sha Tsui on a midsummer day, these high-rises can be your worst enemies, as they trap the heat and suffocate those who are squeezing through its narrow, crowded streets. For Romain Jacquet-Lagreze, however, Hong Kong’s notorious ‘walled buildings’ (屏风楼) are a source of artistic inspiration for his photography career. A former web designer from France, Jacquet-Lagreze met his Hong Kong-born wife and moved to her hometown in 2009. Shortly afterwards, he purchased his first camera, and photography has been his full-time profession ever since. Between 2011 and 2016, JacquetLagreze created ‘Vertical Horizon,’ a photo series that vividly captures Hong Kong’s uniquely vertical visual character. “In some areas of Hong Kong, like Quarry Bay, you have a high density of buildings from different eras and with different architectural styles, such as 60-year-old walk-ups and skyscrapers with glass and metallic exteriors, standing next to one another” he explains. “This mixture, and just the sheer density of it all, make the city very unique.” West Kowloon, an area where some of the Hong Kong’s oldest buildings remain unharmed by the city’s aggressive urban redevelopment plans (for now, anyway), has been Jacquet-Lagreze’s home for the past eight years. The first photo of ‘Vertical Horizon’ was also taken here in the district of Sham Shui Po, where the photographer first noticed the interesting ways that a WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | SEPTEMBER 2017 | GZ | 13

CI T Y | P HO T O E S S AY

Top to bottom: Vertical Horizon 16: A residential building turning into an abstract tunnel Vertical Horizon 7: Flags flying high on Temple Street Vertical Horizon 107: Inside a residential complex in the New Territories Vertical Horizon 95: Shiny office buildings in Kowloon

worm’s eye view shot could illustrate the contrast between the new and old architectural styles. For the next five years, he actively scoured the city for interesting spots to take these ‘look up’ shots, and has accumulated a total of 110 photos with the same angle. During this process, Jacquet-Lagreze also had the opportunity to explore and understand his adopted home on a deeper level. He says, “When I was shooting ‘Vertical Horizon,’ I learned a lot about the way Hong Kong was developed. You can understand the history of a district based on its architecture and the people who live there.” Besides capturing the interesting lines and contours of skyscrapers in Central or Wanchai and the older, small residential walk-ups in his own neighborhood, Jacquet-Lagreze notes that the shots taken in colorful, modern public housing projects in the suburbs of Hong Kong also highlight a different side of the city that people from elsewhere don’t often get to see. He says, “‘Vertical Horizon #16,’ for instance, was taken in the ground floor atrium of [one such building]. The golden squares of each floor and the emptiness of the shot make it look almost like some sort of abstract and futuristic tunnel. It takes a moment for people to realize it’s a building where thousands of people live.” Though it was the uniqueness of Hong Kong’s verticality that inspired ‘Vertical Horizon,’ Jacquet-Lagreze believes that the series can potentially be replicated in other cities with a similar environment, like Chongqing. “The topography of Chongqing is quite similar to Hong Kong; there are lots of hills surrounding the city center, where a high concentration of modern high-rises are located,” he tells us. In a recent exhibition titled ‘Hong Kong Upside Down,’ worm’s eye view shots from ‘Vertical Horizon’ were juxtaposed against Hong Kong photographer Tugo Cheng’s bird’s eye view shots of the city taken with a drone to showcase Hong Kong’s cityscape in two opposing angles. “What’s special about [Tugo’s] drone photos is that they feature different aspects of the city – graveyards, shipyards, factories – and not just skyscrapers. Many other drone photographers have a tendency to repeat the same shots and angles over and over again,” says JacquetLagreze about the popularity of drones. Over the last few years, the architecture of the city has also been the focus of several of his other photo series, such as ‘The Blue Moment’ and ‘Wild Concrete.’ “Buildings are definitely my favorite things to shoot,” says Jacquet-Lagreze. “What I like to show with these photos is the contrast between the city and elements of nature, like bodies of water and forests; that’s quite fascinating for me and there’s plenty of that in Hong Kong.” See more of Romain Jacquet-Lagreze’s work at www.romainjl.com

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STYLE Swiss Charm

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SPOTLIGHT

ANNIE ATIENZA From Hedge Fund to Fashion Interview by Dominic Ngai

Annie Atienza was working in a hedge fund in New York until the financial crisis in 2008 gave her the opportunity to reassess her career and rediscover her interest in fashion. After a two-and-a-half-year program on image consulting at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Atienza has since been working with private clients in the US and China to assess their wardrobe needs, producing photo shoots for brands like Apple and Beats by Dre, and styling runway shows for designers at Shanghai Fashion Week. In this interview, she tells us about the most important skillsets for her line of work, as well as what it was like to create the red carpet look for Beijing-born singer Gong Ge, who was nominated for the Best New Artist category at the 2017 Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan. Tell us about your background and how you became an image consultant and wardrobe stylist.

“The business of fashion is a very serious thing, even if sometimes people think that fashion can be a bit frivolous” What skills are most important for your job?

I have always loved fashion; I remember spending hours poring over my grandmother’s earrings and brooches at an early age. I realize now that I’d always been building looks around a particular color scheme, or playing with a particular statement piece at the core of a look. I actually used to work in the financial sector. In 2008, when the market crashed, I decided it was time for a change and I went back to school at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Three years ago, my husband and I moved to Shanghai and it’s been exactly the change we were looking for.

I am extremely detail-oriented and clients tell me they appreciate this. Flexibility is very important as well because you never know what you’re walking into on a set, so you need to understand quickly who the key players are, whose creative voice is at the top of the food chain, who you need to listen to, while still maintaining your own authority. Finally, I’ll note what I call the ‘fairy godmother’ factor, or the importance of being able to rally team members together, to help clients feel calm while maintaining excitement, to allow models to feel confident and comfortable. The longer I work as a stylist, the more I realize that this skill is the cornerstone of the role I play.

One thing that I always remember is the high-pressure environment [in finance], because you’re working with other people’s money. With commercial styling, for example, clients have budgets and they’re expecting high quality products out of the TV commercial or photo shoot that you’re producing with them. You have to approach every client with an absolute level of respect and professionalism, and make it apparent to them that it’s just as important to you. The business of fashion is a very serious thing, even if sometimes people think that fashion can be a bit frivolous.

As an image consultant, I focus on the science of an individual’s body and face to help them identify the non-verbal message that they want to deliver through their clothes, and then digging into their wardrobe to make sure there are workhorse pieces that they can mix and match and carry them through their daily needs. For wardrobe styling, I need to put on my ‘visual language hat’ to understand what the client’s needs are and to collaborate with a team of creative folks to create beautiful images, whether it’s for an editorial or commercial shoot or working with designers on a runway show.

Are there things in finance that are applicable in your current line of work?

How would you compare your roles as an image consultant and wardrobe stylist?

What’s the most memorable project that you’ve worked on? Recently I was hired by Sony Music to dress Gong Ge, who was nominated for Best New Artist at this year’s Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan. His team needed me to create a week’s worth of looks for him for various interviews and performances leading up to the main event, and of course, for the red carpet and ceremony too. It was a pleasure to work with someone at such an exciting peak in his performance career. How did you prepare for this gig?

I listened to his songs and worked with a translator friend to understand his lyrics and target audience. Gong Ge also shared his expectations with me; he talked about people that he wanted to look like, and people he didn’t want to look like. I also looked at what past nominees wore on the red carpet to understand what’s expected of him. We’ve continued to work together after the awards, most recently at a press event with Tmall and Abercrombie & Fitch in Shanghai, and there will be a couple more gigs over the next month or two. It’s nice to be able to build an ongoing relationship with a client. After his big week in Taiwan, he told me that having a wellcurated wardrobe allowed him to relax and focus on his performances and interviews. As a stylist, you can’t ask for more than that.

See more of Annie Atienza’s work at www. annieatienza.com

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STYLE RADAR COVET

TAP THAT APP

Kate Wood’s New Sunnies

Flight Aware Countless apps let you track flights and check departure updates nowadays, but we like Flight Aware for three reasons: it’s free, it has a great user interface and it loads ‘quickly’ with or without a VPN (we are still talking about Chinese Internet here). Signing in is a breeze – mostly because you don’t have to. Creating an account is optional. Open the app and a map of the world will emerge first, along with what looks like a mass of tiny paper airplanes. These are all of the planes currently in the sky, including both commercial aircraft and private jets. You can tap any of them to see where they’re heading (fun for about two minutes), or input the information of a specific flight to view its current trajectory (useful for family members who worry when you fly). If you’re still poolside and counting down the minutes until you have to leave for the airport, open Flight Aware to check your flight’s status and boarding gate in advance. You can also see how the weather is affecting your departure airport – including the total number of delays and average wait time – to estimate the likelihood that your flight time will change. The only downside to Flight Aware is that it still doesn’t offer an Apple Watch extension. For our plugged-in readers who prefer an app that does, we recommend FlightStats, App in the Air or FlightRadar24. The last one lets you identify any airplane in the sky simply by pointing your camera at it. Talk about badass. Available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices

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While you were sweating the summer away, the folks at Kate Wood have been busy making improvements on the design of their wooden sunglasses. Based on customer feedback, they’ve experimented with new materials and different classic and funky shapes to come up with 50 new styles, all of which feature bigger, sturdier frames (fortified with multiple layers of wood) and higher quality lenses. Prices start from RMB688, available on their Taobao shop and at their Shanghai shop. www.katewood.com.cn

INSPECT-A-GADGET

Retro Gaming Box Modern video game systems are masterpieces of hardware, packing photorealistic graphics in a seamless online-offline package. This is not that. The Twilight Retro Box instead has a distinct DIY feel, with the on-off button on the actual power cord and a mini-SD card visible from the back. But hook up the Xbox 360 controllers and it does what’s promised: 400 games of retro goodness, all packed into something slightly larger than your palm. Emulated systems include the Sega Megadrive, Nintendo classic, Super Nintendo and an arcade emulator. Remember that favorite game you poured hours into as a child? Chances are the Twilight Retro Box has it, though we were disappointed by the lack of Nintendo 64 games, specifically The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (aka – the greatest game of the 90s). Controls are responsive, though the system offered us a share of baffling moments – for instance pushing A and B at the same time will ‘insert coin’ in the arcade emulator, though we didn’t know this until we con-

tacted the manufacturer. The system is heavily customizable, though that means interacting with a DOS-like menu screen, again, D to IY. If you’re looking for bleeding edge graphics and want to keep up with the latest releases, this is not for you. Instead, it’s about sentimental bouts of Mortal Kombat between millennials. For who: nostalgic gamers How much: RMB700 to RMB1,100 depending on games Sold where: WeChat (twilightretro)

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Psychedelic Caves and Hot Spring Fun in Qingyuan Qingyuan may only be an hour-and-15-minute drive from Guangzhou, but in many regards, it’s a world away. Canton’s skyscrapers are replaced by rolling hills and mountains – including Guangdong’s highest peak – and congested roadways are contrasted by, well, less crowded streets dominated by electric scooters and motorbikes. The air is a little cleaner, and at night, you can see those glowing celestial bodies you used to gawk at back home: stars. Guangdong’s largest prefecture by land area, the region boasts scenic mountains, forests, rivers and lakes, offering no shortage of outdoor activities, from hiking, rafting and fishing to rock climbing and cave exploration. Those interested in spelunking are encouraged to pay a visit to the historical settlement of Yingde, which boasts a number of beautiful, albeit touristy, caves suited for amateur subterranean explorers. Two caves worthy of a stop are the Xianqiao and Lianzhou underground rivers. At Xianqiao, guides take you through a number of partially submerged, colorfully lit caves

in long, motorized boats. The Lianzhou karst cave, located 26 kilometers to the northeast of Lianzhou city, has received similar treatment, with spellbinding geological formations illuminated in a rainbow of light that looks much like what we’d imagine Batcave to look if Raoul Duke and Bruce Wayne swapped stories (we’ll refrain from envisioning a Wayne-focused Fear and Loathing). Also in Yingde is the ‘Corridor of Peaks,’ which vaunts jagged, sharply-rising mountains that are reminiscent of the illustrious karst peaks in the Guangxi tourist Meccas of Yangshuo and Guilin. Qingyuan is conceivably most famous for its relaxing natural hot springs, which, we can attest from experience, are spectacular. Unfortunately, like most things in China, the hot pools in Qingyuan we’re aware of are all monetized, which means either checking into a hot spring hotel or paying to visit a countryside geothermal pool. Not interested in psychedelic caves and cold beer in hot mineral water? Then maybe a walk along Qingyuan’s 60-meter-long glass

bridge is what you’re looking for – because nothing says “I’ve traveled China” quite like a photo on a see-through walkway 100 meters above the ground. For PRD-based foodies, a trip here is essential to sample the region’s distinguished ‘Qingyuan chicken,’ locally farmed, free-range birds that are said to offer a superior taste to those raised in the city. Tea drinkers will want to try the ‘Yingde hongcha,’ a black tea popularized by the British royal family in 1963 after being served at the Queen’s banquet. According to China Daily, Yingde is considered one of “the top three places in the world” to cultivate black tea – something that has been done in the region for the past 1,200 years. Accessible via fast train from both Shenzhen and Guangzhou, Qingyuan is both an easy day trip and rewarding weekend getaway for anyone interested in exploring the prefecture. MB

Recommended accommodation: Sheraton Qingyuan Lion Lake Resort is in itself a destination, boasting beautiful Arabian-style decor, lake views, three restaurants, both indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center and tennis court and access to the Lion Lake Golf Club.

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SWISS CHARM

Zurich’s Creative Types Define ‘Quality’ By Dominic Ngai

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uality’ is the first word that comes to mind to describe Switzerland. Besides producing some of the world’s best cheeses, chocolates and watches, it’s also long been a frequent guest on the top spots of the UN’s ‘World Happiness Report,’ while its largest city, Zurich, is featured as one of the world’s most livable cities on lists such as Monocle’s annual Quality of Life Survey. From enjoying one of the highest per capita incomes and lowest unemployment rates in the world, to having long-term economic and political stability, the Swiss aren’t just an exporter of quality products, they’re also a living and breathing example of how to 20 | GZ | SEPTEMBER 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

lead a quality life. On a recent trip to Zurich, we heard from a few locals about how their city and country’s attractive infrastructures inspire their creativity, as well as how important it is for them to maintain quality standards in their age-old traditions and craftsmanship.

A Sporty Nation

Hopping on the 6.14am tram from our apartment near the Central Station, it takes exactly 10 minutes to get to Lake Zurich. Just like its public transport system, everything in Zurich runs in an orderly and timely manner – a nice change of pace from the constantly chaotic traffic on the streets of China.

Running next to the lake and around the Old Town was part of my morning ritual on a week-long trip to Zurich in July. In a city nestled between rivers, lakes and mountains, a good number of joggers in their colorful running gear are already speeding along the treelined waterfront boulevard by 7am, brushing past well-dressed men and women riding their fixies on their way to work and armed with gym bags over their shoulders. “Sports is a big part of Swiss culture; people love outdoor adventures. If you ask me who our biggest competitor is, I’d say it’s nature, because people don’t really need a gym to exercise in Zurich,” says Paco Savio, the cofounder and creative director of independent fitness brand, Balboa, which offers

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equipment-free classes ranging from yoga to high-intensity multifunctional training and martial arts. Since opening in 2014, the Buenos Aires native and his business partners have expanded Balboa to having three locations, 2,000 active members, and 40 instructors and employees across Zurich. We’re sitting just outside their newest branch at Im Viadukt – a popular cultural and lifestyle complex built under the arches of a railway bridge on the city’s west side. A photo shoot for the latest yoga apparel collaboration between Balboa and lululemon is taking place inside the studio. Behind us, a couple of kindergarten teachers are setting up for a picnic for their class on a lush field of grass. The city appears to be always camera ready; there are simply no bad angles to it. “It’s a very typical scene here; everything is always very harmonious,” Savio comments. “Zurich has that small village feel, but it’s also a global metropolis at the same time.”

Made in Switzerland

Previous page: A view of Zurich Old Town Top to bottom: - Paco Savio of Balboa - The Dreifuss family: Leonard, Daniel and Massimo (L-R) - Adrian Reber at his studio - Patrick Hohmann of Werenbach - A beautiful day at Im Viadukt

A few doors down from Balboa is BrankoB, a multi-brand menswear boutique that carries the works of Swiss designers like Adrian Reber. Originally from the Swiss capital, Bern, the former Hugo Boss designer initially started his eponymous label right after graduating from Paris’ Atelier Chardon Savard in the early 2000s. After a seven-year stint as the head of design of knitwear for the Hugo collection, Reber decided to head home and re-launch the brand in 2014. Reber’s career trajectory is a common one for Swiss-born designers. Due to the small size of their country, they generally choose to look beyond its borders and kick off their careers in fashion capitals like Milan, Paris or London. Most of them, however, would eventually return home after they’ve established a name in the industry. “I came back for the quality of life,” Reber tells me. “My apartment here is much bigger than the one I had in Paris. It’s a five-minute walk away from a forest and I can go skiing in winter during the weekend. Switzerland is quite a good place to be creative because it’s less stressful here.” It’s not only native Swiss designers who recognize Zurich’s appeal. Back in March, French clothing label Vetements made headlines with a surprising decision to relocate its headquarters and the entire design team from Paris to Zurich. In an interview, Vetements CEO Guram Gvasalia describes the move as a “clean slate” from the French capital, stating that its “destructive ‘bling bling’ environment” and “superficial glamor” has become a hindrance to the brand’s creativity and growth. Though Switzerland is a small player in fashion compared to their Italian or French WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | SEPTEMBER 2017 | GZ | 21

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neighbors, Reber makes it a point to brand his collection of men’s modern basics and handmade couture pieces as ‘made in Switzerland.’ “We’re losing more and more of the manufacturing [to places like Eastern Europe] because the labor cost is too high,” says the designer. “However, I still like to work with some of the eco-friendly production plants here and support them; it’s part of my brand’s DNA.”

A Timely Tradition

For watchmakers, where the Swiss have been a market leader for centuries, ‘made in Switzerland’ is a symbol for top quality for both buyers and industry insiders alike. Besides your Rolex, Omega, Longines and Tissot, independent boutique brands are also commonly found on the streets of major Swiss cities. One example of which is Maurice de Mauriac, a selfproclaimed ‘made by Zurich’ label that started in 1997. Its atelier is located in a posh commercial neighborhood, a block away from Park Hyatt Zurich and the offices of several prominent Swiss banks. “Our customers include many bankers and diplomats, and they usually don’t come in just to buy a watch – they are looking for stories to 22 | GZ | SEPTEMBER 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

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back on Earth in a restricted military zone in Kazakhstan. “We either cut the dial of the watch directly from the spacecraft materials or melt them and make the case of the watches with them; it has to be very precise,” Hohmann explains. Precision is something that the Swiss are known for, and the success of its watchmaking industry is an evident example of such a trait. In the case of Werenbach, for instance, its aluminum dials, cut directly from salvaged rocket material, must be trimmed to a certain size and thickness by the label’s in-house watchmaker. Hohmann adds, “What makes Swiss watches unique is the fact that we’re very detail-oriented and we don’t compromise on quality, and to produce a watch is all about these things. Coupled with the fact that Swiss-made movements are the best is why we make the best watches in the world.”

The Final Note

tell with their watch. Over the years, we’ve built a relationship and trust with them,” says founder Daniel Dreifuss, a 30-year veteran of the watchmaking industry. Maurice de Mauriac is a family business in the truest sense: Dreifuss’ sons – Massimo (24) and Leonard (22) – have been helping out at their father’s shop since they were in elementary school. After years of greeting customers and serving coffee, Massimo is now helping his father with sales while Leonard just launched a new website and created other branding collaterals for Maurice de Mauriac. “Many Swiss families pass down watches from generation to generation,” says Daniel of how much timepieces are ingrained in Swiss traditions. “Some kids get their first Rolex when they turn 13!” When asked whether he’d want his sons to take over the business when he retires, Daniel replies, “That would be nice, but what I want is for them to be happy… Hopefully they can make a decision in the next few years.” Across town in the atelier of Werenbach, founder Patrick Hohmann tells us about the concept of making watches from the remnants of space rockets that have fallen

Back at Lake Zurich, Tom Boerema is standing in front of one of the park benches with the Opernhaus Zurich on one side and with the lake as his background, singing and playing his acoustic guitar while tourists and after-work drinkers hang out by the lake and sunbathers soak in the last beams of today’s sunlight. After a few songs, a small crowd gathers, and some of them are placing CHF10 notes (about RMB70) in his guitar case in exchange for his self-produced album. “I like busking here because it’s a great way to meet people. The lake brings everyone together, and it’s pretty good money, too. It’s interesting to see what songs catch people’s attention… it can be brutal and honest and I like that,” says the 27-year-old Australian musician, who spends about six months of the year in Zurich to be with his Swiss girlfriend. During this time, he usually focuses on writing music and drawing inspiration from the history and culture of his surroundings. He adds, “Zurich is a nice place to live, but it’s very money-oriented. People that I meet here find it difficult to understand why I play music for a living by choice. It’s not stable and I don’t earn a lot of money, but what I do have in return is freedom and a feeling you can’t get anywhere else when you create something that you’re proud of.” The pristine water of Lake Zurich behind Boerema is filled with swimmers seeking temporary refuge from the heat. Despite being one of the most expensive cities to live in, this is one of the rare forms of luxury that Zurichers and visitors can enjoy for free. www.balboamove.ch www.im-viadukt.ch www.adrianreber.com www.werenbach.ch www.mauricedemauriac.ch www.soundcloud.com/tomboeremamusic

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LIFE & STYLE | FASHION

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Shoes for the L azy Ones

Running late and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the right pair of shoes to wear? Having a pair of slip-on sneakers in your closet can save you so much time. Not only do they pair well with almost all looks and outfits, you can put them on and kick them off in seconds. From OG classics like Vans to latecomers like Nike, here are some that you should slip into your wardrobe. For Him 1. B:MING by Beams, RMB300, beams.co.jp 2. Toms, RMB460, toms.com.cn 3. Nike, RMB699, nike.com 4. Vans, RMB495, vans.com.cn 24 | GZ | SEPTEMBER 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

For Her 5. H&M, RMB99.9, hm.com 6. Zara, RMB459, zara.cn 7. Toms, RMB490, toms.com.cn 8. Nike, RMB479, nike.com

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PRD Wearabouts Each month, we scour the streets of Shenzhen and Guangzhou to find some of the most stylish people in town and see what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wearing.

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Watch: Bulgari Sunglasses: Gucci Bag: Gucci Pants: Keepsake Earrings: YSL Necklace: GCDS

Shorts: HeyBig Shoes: Adidas

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Shirt: Trendiano Shorts: Zara Shoes: Converse Watch: Angie

Shirtdress: Korean boutique Shoes: Air Jordan Bag: Coach Socks: Aape

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Photos by Angel Song and Tristin Zhang

ARTS Hanna Turi

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ART CANTON

What to Expect at Guangdong’s 8th International Art Fair By Jocelyn Richards

You may not think of South China as having a strong arts scene, but just a century ago, it was the go-to destination in China for Western businessmen looking to purchase custom-made art work for their families back home. Today, Art Canton – an international art fair that attracts tens of thousands of visitors and collectors every year – serves to revive Guangdong’s rich artistic legacy. Last year, the show featured pieces from worldclass artists like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Fernando Botero, Joan Miro, Kazuo Shiraga and Mao Lizi. Now welcoming its 8th edition, this year’s fair will be the first to feature an additional four-day contemporary art show, developed by a team of acclaimed Chinese art professors. To give you a better sense of what the fair is all about, we chatted with Art Canton’s chief curator, Wu Shaoning.

What kinds of artists will be featured at Art Canton this year, and how were they selected? This year’s fair will feature the work of nearly 100 young and middle-aged artists from China who are at the forefront of contemporary Chinese art. A few outstanding examples are Mr. Fu Zenan, influential for his role in the avant-garde 85 New Wave Movement; Jianghai and Wang Liming, both leaders of China’s New Wild Group; and a number of female artists such as Liu Xin, Xia Yu, Xu Rong and Ji Hongwei, who have unique perspectives about the reality of Chinese society today. When choosing art work, we considered whether the ideas expressed are contemporary, insightful and suit the aesthetic values of Chinese viewers. We also wanted to focus on finding relatively young, vibrant and creative artists this year. Will the exhibits include English descriptions?

This year's art fair will be presented in both Chinese and

English. Foreigners who wish to participate in the event will be able to learn more about the development and prospects of Chinese contemporary art. Anything you’re particularly looking forward to at this year’s fair?

The most exciting thing is that we are finally able to do a complete, pure contemporary art exhibition. This is the first time such a show has been held in Guangdong province.

Many people say Guangdong lacks a strong arts scene, at least compared to Beijing and Shanghai. Do you agree? Guangdong has a unique and

superior Lingnan culture, so is sometimes resistant to the influence of foreign art. But as society progresses, more and more young people have been or are beginning to focus on contemporary art. If contemporary artists are to create genuinely great works, especially ones that adhere to core Chinese aesthetic values, then I believe Guangdong will actually lead the trend of national contemporary art in China. Where does Chinese contemporary art currently stand on the global stage?

China's contemporary art is spreading rapidly to the world. The situation now is much different from in the 1980s, when international contemporary art inundated and intimidated Chinese artists. Today, after decades of China's own development, there is a more obvious national self-confidence in culture and art. Artists from the past used to copy foreign art, but now, China’s contemporary art scene is proving to have a large number of capable and thoughtful artists. I believe that as contemporary art in China grows and expands, it will also have a greater impact on the global contemporary art scene. Sept 15-18 (International Art Fair); Sept 21-24 (Contemporary Art Fair); RMB50 at door. Hall 5, Guangzhou Liuhua Exhibition & Trade Center, 117, Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区流花路117号广州流花展贸中心5号馆 (Contact Justin on WeChat: jofbestart; www.artcanton.com)

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Tang Wei

Asian Classics Publishes Modern Translations of Two Major Ming Dynasty Novels

We’ve always admired this Wenzhou-born actress. Though raised in an artistic family (her mom was a stage actress and dad a painter), Tang Wei never planned to enter the entertainment industry, claiming law and archeology once topped her list of potential careers instead. When side work in modeling eventually propelled her to study at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, she majored in directing, not acting. Then, just four years after graduation, Tang was selected from more than 10,000 actresses to star in Ang Lee’s erotic thriller Lust, Caution (2007) as a Chinese student recruited to seduce a Japanese-allied official as part of an assassination plot. Her performance won her global acclaim (including a Trophée Chopard at the 51st Cannes Film Festival), but the Chinese State Administration of Radio Film and Television (SARFT) deemed her steamy sex scenes a little too hot and subsequently banned all mainland broadcasters and newspapers from showing or printing images of Tang, abruptly halting her career just as it was beginning to take off. So Tang Wei flew to the UK, where she enrolled in drama courses at the University of Reading and allegedly performed as a street artist in her spare time. When the SARFT finally judged her ‘cool’ enough to return to China, Tang Wei went on to star in a handful of films between 2010 and 2016, including box office hit Finding Mr. Right, which was filmed entirely in Vancouver, Canada. Kind of like: Sharon Stone after Basic Instinct Famous for: being banned from mainland media in 2007 See her next in: Long Day's Journey Into Night

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Out this month from publisher Asian Classics are two major works of fiction that date by back to the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Early critics have praised both translations for their modern sensibility and humor. Quelling the Demon’s Revolt is a work of historical fiction by Ming Dynasty writer Luo Guanzhong (translated by Patrick Hanan) set several hundred years before his time, during Wang Ze’s uprising against the Song Dynasty in 1047. Luo wove caustic humor and supernatural elements into his narrative of a young woman with magical powers who gets caught up in the rebellion. The Book of Swindles, meanwhile, is a late Ming Dynasty story collection that has been praised by Peter Hessler and Ian Johnson for its bawdy humor and social critique. Compiled by Zhang Yingyu in the 17th century and translated by Christopher G. Rea and Bruce Rusk, it chronicles the scheming con men, sorcerers, alchemists and forgers that took advantage of the Ming Dynasty’s flourishing economy.

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Hao In honor of the fact that the number of international subscribers has surpassed that of its domestic ones for the first time, Netflix has green-lit its first Chinese language original series. Directed by up-and-coming filmmaker Sam Quah and slated for an eightepisode run, Bardo will tell the story of Ah Quan, an inmate who escapes from prison after learning his son is in danger. In April 2017, Netflix signed a licensing deal with domestic streaming site iQiyi to share its hit shows like Stranger Things and Black Mirror, so this foray into original Chinese language content seems to be the next logical step.

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The practice of ‘locking’ film screenings, or buying the minimum number of tickets to any given screening of a film to ensure that the screening does not get canceled despite a low turnout, has been plaguing movie theaters across China since 2015. Last month, fans of rising star actor Yang Yang have been locking film screenings of Once Upon A Time, causing it to remain in theaters despite fairly negative reviews from both critics and online reviewers. Cinema owners are especially irked by the trend because it forces them to offer less screenings of more successful films, like Wolf Warrior II.

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WHAT’S NEW

From A-lin’s pop powerhouse hits to Rachael Yamagata’s huskyvoiced ballads, here are our top 10 picks from artists playing in the PRD this month.

Tom Staar & Style of Eye - After Dark Mr. - 无谓再假 Toy - Clear Shot Hanna Turi - Ricochet Rachael Yamagata - Over and Over 五月天 - 拥抱庄心妍 - 再见只是陌生人 Da Tweekaz ft. Elke Diels - Letting Go A-lin - 你点的歌救了我 Brooks & Martin Garrix - Byte

Wolf Warrior II Breaks Highestgrossing Film Record It took less than two weeks at the box office for Wu Jing’s domestic action film Wolf Warrior II to break the nation’s record for the highestgrossing film of all time, knocking Stephen Chow’s The Mermaid into second place. Wu Jing directs and stars in the film, which takes place after the events of the first Wolf Warrior and tells the story of lone wolf soldier Leng Feng, who visits an unnamed African country and saves its inhabitants from a team of cruel Western mercenaries led by Big Daddy (played by Frank Grillo). Critics cited the film’s nationalist themes and cutting-edge special effects as the secrets to its success throughout the country.

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CHINA MUSIC CORNER

Three New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar This Month By Erica Martin

Astrology by Truetrue The latest release from Beijing’s electro-future label Babel is this R&B-inflected synthpop album by a duo named Truetrue. The record begins with a harsh, creaking noise intro that makes you think the rest of the songs will be far more experimental and less melodic than they are – the second track, ‘Meteor,’ set the record straight with its spare beat and beautifully spooky vocals. “Tell me another story before I fall asleep,” the singer croons, going on to ask a lover to spin a yarn about how they met. Some of the tracks have an almost folk sensibility, others an ambient electronic atmosphere, but most are cut through with the brooding, sensuality of R&B with inflected with a bit of jazz and twinkling synth. The lovely female vocals on every track, reminiscent of the best of 90s R&B, keep the album cohesive and catchy. Astrology achieves the ethos of Babel Records in general, in that it is both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Listen here: https://babelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/astrology

四部复仇曲 by Scorpion Prisoner 69 This four-track EP comes from Scorpion Prisoner 69, a Shanghai-based trio comprised of longstanding musicians from other bands, including Goushen and Nonplus of Color/Mirrors. The album’s title can be translated to 'Four Revenge Songs' and it manages to be an interesting study on revenge as a concept in 17 minutes. The first two tracks ‘Sasori I’ and ‘Sasori II’ are an ode to Meiko Kaji, a Japanese actress known for her roles as outlaws and assassins, who famously told Quentin Tarentino to “go fuck himself” when he asked to collaborate with her on Kill Bill, according to guitarist Lao Bi. The tracks are slower than many of Scorpion Prisoner 69’s other songs, with an almost languid and romantic bent, revealing songwriter Lao Bi’s affection for the actress and her ethos. ‘Telling Lies and Making Friends I’ is a much more frenetic speed metal track about the relatable subject of hanging out with people you don’t actually like, including the gleefully cynical chorus, “Right on time, come inside, start telling lies and making friends.” Listen here: http://i.xiami.com/nq69

The Poem of the Night by Anti Dogs Anti Dogs is the post-rock reincarnation of veteran Shanghainese punk band Top Floor Circus, who called it quits last February after 15 years together. The band is comprised of all the members of Top Floor Circus minus vocalist and frontman Lu Chen. The seven songs on their debut, The Poem of the Night, are understandably a far cry from the witty pop-punk Top Floor Circus was known for, with melancholic strains and delicate, brooding melodies. Subtle vocals are woven into a few of the tracks as more of an instrument than a purveyor of meaning. Most of the tracks clock in between seven and nine minutes, as post-rock songs are wont to do, and all are enjoyable and complex, revealing that the musicians’ decades of experience carried through to aid them in songwriting for a completely different genre. Listen at: https://antidogs.bandcamp.com/album/the-poem-of-the-night

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People always miss a bygone era, but we are also looking forward

GOING

LONGER Leading Beijing Rockers Chui Wan Take Their Complex Third Album on a World Tour By Erica Martin

uintessential American composer Robert Ashley once famously said, “Popular music always ends after three minutes.” Chui Wan vocalist Yan Yulong points this out slyly before explaining the extended length of all the songs on the celebrated band’s intriguing third album, The Landscape the Tropics Never Had. “In doing this album, we did not want to do a ‘concept album’ or an album with a unified ‘theme,’” he explains. “But these six songs have one thing in common: longer length. In the rehearsal room, we wanted to take a song’s first idea and develop it as much as possible.” This tactic takes the songs to even more experimental, genre-bending places than Chui Wan has explored previously, especially 34 | GZ | SEPTEMBER 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

on standout songs like ‘Orphans of Asia,’ which is comprised of what Yan describes as “Southeast Asian melodies” and percussion that comes rolling in waves, with added complexity from chimes, a flute and Yan’s chantlike vocals. He borrowed the title from a song by Taiwanese singer Luo Dayou. “The phrase ‘the orphan of Asia’ is a really personal, subjective one for me,’ he says. ‘I really like this image, and I think that in the current context, it will take on a new meaning.” The band members cite a diverse range of influences on the album, from American electronic music and hip-hop like Flying Lotus, The Gaslamp Killer and Solange’s A Seat at the Table, to African folk to more classic psych rock like Can, a German experimental band from the 70s whose drummer Jaki Liebezeit is one of Chui Wan drummer Li Zichao’s major influences. The resulting music is difficult to classify, but undeniably appealing with its explorative, refractive psychedelia that’s also restrained and tightly composed. Chui Wan was one of the first and remains one of the few bands that have solidified a reputation outside of China and regularly tour abroad, with an upcoming tour through the US and Europe following their release shows in Shanghai and Beijing. Signed to Maybe Mars Records, they’ve released two albums of bold, experimental psychedelic rock prior to The Landscape the Tropics Never Had, moving with each release toward a lusher soundscape. Part of the album’s intrigue came from its producer Rusty Santos, who is known for working on Animal Collective’s “weirder albums,” according to guitarist Liu Xinyu. The album’s surreal cover art is from experimental Beijing artist Li Gang, and de-

picts chunky, jagged sculptures made of white plaster and human hair protruding from rusted teapots. Chui Wan has long been seen as an essential component of Beijing’s live music scene; so much so that they were recently featured on ABC Australia alongside Cui Jian as representatives of Chinese rock. This was overwhelming to Liu, who reveals that his dad listened to Cui Jian all day long when his mom was pregnant with him; his relatives and hometown neighbors believe this is why he wanted to be a musician. Part of Chui Wan’s enduring appeal in Beijing is that they came of age as a band during what many of the city’s staunchest live music fans look back on as the ‘D-22 era,' referring to the celebrated and now-shuttered livehouse. “Before D-22, most people in China understood rock and roll only in the category of punk, metal, and blues,” says Liu. “D-22 told them that there were ten thousand possibilities for rock and roll and for music: postpunk, no wave, psychedelic, lo-fi and so on.” Though Chui Wan is quick to acknowledge that D-22 played an essential role in their identity and development, they don’t want themselves or Beijing’s music scene as a whole to grow stagnant by spending too much time looking backwards. They’d rather build upon what D-22 started. “People always miss a bygone era, and certainly this era has its unique charm,” Yan says. “But of course, we are also looking forward.” Find the album at: www.maybemars.com/product/ the-landscape-the-tropics-never-had/

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Gathering “Thinking about Chinese smoking statistics is like trying to think about the limits of space.” – Robert Fletcher, Rothmans’ former regional public affairs manager, 1992

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By Jocelyn Richards Additional reporting by Sky Thomas Gidge, Dominic Ngai, Dominique Wong and Tristin Zhang

f Big Tobacco had a promised land, it would be China. Home to 320 million smokers – a little less than the entire US population – the country literally feeds off cigarette sales, generating more in tobacco tax revenue every year than it spends annually on the military. Cigarettes in China aren’t merely the sign of a bad habit – they’ve become part of the culture. Looking to show your bao’an some gratitude? Hand him a smoke. Attending a Chinese wedding reception? Expect banquet tables stocked with packs of Double Happiness. Domestic demand alone pushes the state-owned China National Tobacco Corporation to manufacture roughly 40 percent of the world’s cigarettes every year, making China the greatest producer – and consumer – of tobacco in the world. But this is hardly a success story. The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats facing China this century. More than one million mainland smokers die prematurely from tobacco every year, and if current trends continue, that number will rise to two million by 2030, according to research published in The Lancet. “The worst of the epidemic isn’t here yet. It’s yet to come,” says Dr. Homer Tso, head of the tobacco control board at the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital and former chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health. When we meet Tso in Shenzhen, he wears a red bowtie and carries three business cards. Speaking with

a slow confidence and occasionally diverging into medical terms (“Morbidity is the issue,” he says at one point), Tso explains that the real drain and risk to Chinese society is not death from tobacco, but mounting medical costs used to treat patients with cancer, stroke and heart disease – all ailments directly related to smoking. China has pledged to curb tobacco consumption on a number of occasions. In 2003, it signed the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which called for a ban on tobacco advertising, major tax hike and improved cessation assistance – “time proven measures in tobacco control,” according to Tso. To China’s credit, some of that has happened. The government raised the tax on wholesale cigarettes from 5 to 11 percent in 2015 and issued a nationwide ban on smoking in public earlier this year. Perhaps in part due to First Lady Peng Liyuan’s hard stance towards tobacco, President Xi Jinping now requires high-level cadres to refrain from smoking in public and during conferences. “These are steps,” Tso tells us. “It’s a big country. It takes time. But it is happening.” Then, in 2016, China finally saw what it claimed was the impact of its new legislation: tobacco consumption was reported to have dropped for the first time in 20 years. Not by much – about 2.4 percent according to Euromonitor – but enough to bring China Tobacco to declare, for the first time ever, that the volume of the world’s largest tobacco market had gone into a downward spiral.

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ei Xiang doesn’t remember hearing about China Tobacco’s first fall – he was too busy drafting a letter of resignation. It was October 2016, and the 27-year-old had resolved to quit his desk job and open a vape shop in Guangzhou with a friend. They figured vaping might catch on one day. “We saw there was potential for this market. It was new, after all, and there could be opportunities.” Now in what Fei calls a “period of rapid development,” China’s vaping industry is expanding too fast not to notice. Whereas just two years ago, it would have been hard to spot a vape shop in first-tier cities like Shanghai or Guangzhou, today, there are close to a hundred in each, all selling a wide range of vaporizers and e-liquids. As China moves to lower tobacco use, vaping looks poised to play a pivotal role, offering smokers an increasingly convenient – and potentially healthier – alternative to cigarettes. “The culture is developing quite quickly, since people are raising their standards for health,” suggests Brian Bai, the founder of Tianjin’s first vape lounge, which opened last December. “Vaping is no doubt seeing an upwards trend, and cigarettes will slowly get replaced by vape.” Vape store owners across the country agree that the industry’s ‘big boom’ started in late 2016, though distributors in northern China were developing the market as early as 2013. Compared to the West, where vaping gained traction a

decade ago, China might look late to the game. But it was a Chinese pharmacist who invented the first e-cigarette back in 2003 – a device he hoped would help him quit smoking after the same habit killed his father. In the years following his invention, a production hub was established in southern China, exporting hardware to countries all over the globe. Today, roughly 90 percent of the world’s e-cigarettes and vaporizers still come from Shenzhen. Like iPhones, brandname vapes are manufactured in China and exported abroad before returning to the mainland again as ‘imports’ and taxed accordingly. Until recently, the Chinese government had little reason to regulate the industry. Vaping devices were primarily created for overseas consumers, after all, not Chinese. But as a growing number of mainlanders adopt the hobby and open vape shops of their own, the dearth of regulatory framework is turning out to be a big problem. When applying for a business license for his shop, Vape Club, last fall, Fei says he could choose from any number of classifications: electronics, wholesale trade, tech, bio-tech and even ‘cultural development’ company – all of which have been used to register vape retailers in the past. “The licensing official looked at me and asked, ‘so what are you actually selling, tobacco products or electronics?’ and I just said, ‘well, there is still no law to define this thing, but our products are probably closest to electronics – there is no tobacco involved – so we’ll just define our shop as an electronics store.’”

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onfusion over what exactly constitutes an e-cigarette isn’t unique to China – a Google search rounds up plenty of literature on the subject. While the media often refers to all vaping devices as ‘e-cigarettes,’ the term is typically reserved for those that look and feel like traditional cigarettes. E-cigs sold in convenience stores come with prefilled cartridges of e-liquid, have limited flavor options and are disposable. Then there are ‘vaporizers,’ the devices you’ll find in an actual vape shop that span from ‘advanced personal vaporizers’ (APVs) or ‘vape pens’ to walkie-talkie-size ‘mods,’ which are more customizable and more expensive. Instead of replacing cartridges, users pour fresh e-liquid into the device. Vaporizers, not e-cigarettes, are what make the subculture. As for whether they’re healthier than traditional cigarettes, well, a strong scientific consensus now suggests they are. In a study released by Public Health England in 2015, vaping was found to be 95 percent less harmful than smoking tobacco. This past February, new research carried by the Annals of Internal Medicine cemented the claim that e-cigarettes are “far safer” than smoking and have low risks associated with long-term use. In China, though, where awareness of tobacco’s health effects is still limited, knowledge of vaping’s impact on the body

is rudimentary at best. Fei says his favorite reactions come from elderly who spot him vaping on the street. “They’ll say to me, ‘Why is the smoke so big? It's like a chimney!’ Or, ‘There must be chemicals in that. You should stick with classic cigarettes, young man.’” What most people don’t realize, he says, is that the chemicals found in e-liquids (propylene glycol) are used in many processed foods too. “We consume this stuff every day in China, they just don’t know it.” Still, hesitancy towards vaping remains, and not only among Chinese laobaixing. Last November, the WHO warned all 180 signatories of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control that electronic smoking devices are “unlikely to be harmless,” and long-term use is expected to increase the risk of various diseases associated with smoking. Others warn that vaping, with its colorful apparatuses and candy-flavored e-juices, tends to attract youth, and could be a gateway into smoking. The Hong Kong government is among those to cite the ‘gateway’ argument, one of the reasons it plans to outlaw all ecigarettes by next year. Already, possessing or selling an e-cigarette liquid containing nicotine in Hong Kong carries a potential penalty of up to two years in prison and a HKD100,000 fine.

40/41 The teenagers we meet in China’s vape stores, however, all say they were smokers long before they tried vaping, and their claim isn’t surprising. About two-thirds of young men in China smoke, and most start before the age of 20, according to research published in The Lancet from two large, nationally representative studies conducted 15 years apart. Smoking – at least in China – is more likely a gateway to vaping, and not the other way around. “Every smoker is a potential vaper,” says Sean Dickinson, cofounder of Shanghai Vape, one of just three vape stores in the city when it opened in 2015. Though most of his customers are young, tattooed males between the ages of 20 and 35 (“your typical early adopters in China”), Dickinson says the smoking crowd promises plenty of diversity. “There’s a huge mix of vapers, just like how smokers span all sorts of demographic groups,” he explains, adding that it’s important to differentiate between people who are trying to quit smoking and those who consider vaping a hobby. “People who are trying to give up smoking could be anyone – 68-year-old retired Shanghainese men to college students.” Hobbyists, on the other hand, are typically young. Like most subcultures in China, Dickinson says vaping is bred and kept alive online. Every vape shop has its own WeChat group, and vapers are constantly posting about the latest gadgets. But even with its growing online community, Dickinson claims vaping is still in the early adopter phase in China. “It takes time to change, same as in the West…” he explains. “You need a certain number of people to get to a tipping point for vaping to become mainstream and culturally acceptable.” He estimates it will take China “maybe another year” to get to that tipping point.

“EVERY SMOKER IS A POTENTIAL VAPER” Top left: Fei Xiang shows new mod to 17-yearold regular (photo by Jocelyn Richards) Bottom right: Sean Dickinson in Shanghai Vape (photo by Dominic Ngai)

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Vape pen or 'APV'

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The markup on Smok brand vapes we find made in Shenzhen and sold in the US

cquiring mainstream acceptance might only be half the battle. China’s vaping market is still new and largely unregulated, and numerous challenges persist. Fake products, fickle suppliers and ‘lowballers’ are just a small sample of the problems facing vape retailers today. Kiki Cheung, marketing manager for Shenzhen-based e-liquid line Aspire, says questions over fake e-juices abound. It’s often unclear what raw materials are used in their manufacture, she says, and factory conditions remain a mystery. “[Fake e-liquids] are a serious problem. For consumers, using fake vape juices affects not only the vaping experience but also their health.” And then there’s the issue of lowballing, where reputable eliquids are sold well below their listing price, jeopardizing brands – and the stability of the entire industry – in the process. Such has been the experience of Tommy Lin, a former PGA pro golfer who, at the request of a distant relative, invested in a Shenzhen vape factory in 2007. He later moved into the e-juice business through Organic Labs – a Las Vegas-based company that manufactures high-grade e-liquids designed by a master mixologist and culinarian. Their biggest customer? China, of course. It wasn't until Lin visited a vape show in Shenzhen in 2015, however, that he saw the Chinese demand for e-liquid first-hand. The market, he says, is unlike the usual mix of manufacturers, wholesalers and consumer retail shops that exist in the US. “In China, it’s almost like a multi-level marketing scheme, [e-liquids] probably go through six or seven hands before reaching the final buy.” Lin entered the Chinese market with 10 e-liquids in 2015. Now, only three are still selling. “Two or three lines, I had to learn a lesson – I gave it to the wrong guy and got burned.” He says his company often has to go on Taobao to get rid of counterfeits and underpriced e-juices. “If the fifth guy on the chain is lowballing and dumping stuff on Taobao, then the third and second guy are not going to buy,” he explains. The inconsistency of prices is a complaint shared by many vape stores owners we talk to, including Fei in Guangzhou. “This industry is too chaotic. You might buy five bottles of the same exact e-liquid and pay a completely different price for each of them. One of them might turn out to be fake. Or it’s real but you paid too much for it.” No source is 100 percent reliable, according to Fei. Even suppliers he knows personally have sent him fakes by accident, claiming they couldn’t visibly tell the difference. “I just hope the country will introduce laws to supervise this,” he says, taking a long hit on a new China-designed mod by Vape Kungfu. “So that this industry can develop healthily, unlike now, where there is no order and it’s all up to the individual.”

What's in e-juice? - propylene glycol - glycerin - water - nicotine (0-36mg) - flavorings

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n 2015, the National Health and Family Planning Commission stated its intent to regulate the production, sale and use of e-cigarettes on the mainland. But so far, no restrictions have been enforced. China is one of the few countries in Asia (along with South Korea, the Philippines and part of Malaysia) that still allows vaping. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam have all banned e-cigarettes, while Japan restricts any device that contains or dispenses nicotine. Fei predicts it might not be e-cigarettes that eventually push Chinese lawmakers to regulate the vaping industry, but tobacco. A relatively new (and still untaxed) technology known as ‘heat-not-burn’ cigarettes, he says, has recently entered China and is already taking Japan and South Korea by storm. Designed to heat tobacco sticks just enough to release a flavorful nicotine-containing vapor – but no smoke – heat-not-burn devices supposedly emit fewer harmful chemicals than cigarettes, while still offering the same feel. Online ads for popular brand iQos have perked Chinese netizens’ interest, with some commenting they’ll try any alternative that offers a realistic smoking experience – even if it is outrageously expensive. iQos is the latest product from tobacco giant Philip Morris International, and an attempt to cash in on an industry that’s increasingly ‘electrifying,’ as Alex Frew McMillan, a Hong Kong-based freelance reporter at Dragonfly Media, puts it. An avid vaper himself, McMillan says the success of iQos in Japan is likely

due to lobbying by cigarette companies. Otherwise, he asks, why would the country outlaw devices that “essentially turn gelatin-based liquid into steam” and legalize something that heats real tobacco? “Big tobacco companies are looking to get in on the [e-smoking] market… They’re also pushing for higher taxes or equal taxes on e-cigarettes.” But if vaping devices truly are safer than newfangled ‘heat-not-burn’ cigarettes, he believes issuing a lower tax on them is in the best interest of countries in the long term. “These are debates that governments really haven’t had,” says McMillan. “If [vapes] are healthier, it places less strain on the public health system down the line – fewer people with lung cancer and fewer people missing work.” And that, ultimately, is a choice China has to make. Will the country rely on smoking cessation alone to avert the human and economic consequences of a tobacco epidemic? Or, will it choose to support an alternative that, while not flawless, has been shown to be significantly safer than conventional cigarettes? Regardless, the future of vaping, it seems, still largely hinges on the future of tobacco. “I think that the present government hasn’t really decided how seriously to take smoking,” Sir Richard Peto, an epidemiologist who has studied smoking rates in China since the 80s, tells us from his office in England. “There’s been a lot done for health in China over the last 10-15 years. Death rates are going down. Smoking is one of the few things that is trending in the opposite direction... and I just hope they will choose to take it seriously.”

““SMOKING SMOKING RATES RATES ARE ARE TRENDING TRENDING IN IN THE THE WRONG WRONG DIRECTION... DIRECTION... I JUST

HOPE THEY WILL CHOOSE TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY”

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FEATURE

CHARLOTTE FLAIR All Hail the Queen By Bailey Hu

“That’s what a champion looks like,” the commentator intoned as Charlotte Flair, resplendent in blue sequined robe and massive ‘Divas Champion’ belt, walked with her father, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, towards two opponents in the ring last April. After some judicious laying of smackdown combined with sly underhand tactics, Flair emerged victorious to claim the newly minted title of WWE Women’s Champion. ‘The Queen’ has since gone on to make more dramatic entrances and score other wins, but last year’s match remains a proud memory that, for her, marked “the beginning of a new era for women” in the WWE. During her recent visit to Shenzhen to promote the upcoming WWE LIVE China, we talked to ‘The Genetically Superior Athlete’ about female wrestlers’ shift from ‘divas’ to ‘athletes,’ following in her father’s footsteps and what it’s like to play a villainous character on TV. Who is Charlotte Flair, and how has that character changed over time? Charlotte Flair is dominant, confident, continuing a legacy. She has an obsession with her own perfection. She strives to be the best in the business. She’s the queen of wrestling. She’s evolved over time from needing a manager to being on her own to being at the forefront of the women’s division. How much does the character draw off your own personality?

Not that I’m not confident, but when I first started, I played sports my whole life so I wasn’t comfortable with doing my makeup and dressing up and being this image of what used to be called a diva. I had to learn how to carry myself in a different way and to be in front of the camera and [deal] with criticism. So I took all of that, and when I walk through that curtain, I find that confidence

knowing that I’m playing a character.

How has women’s wrestling in the WWE changed since you joined, and what role did you play? I think it’s a collaboration and effort from all the women working together. I just happen to be at the right place at the right time, with really talented women who all share the same passion for women’s wrestling. I think I represent athletes in the WWE versus just beautiful girls. We’re not just to be pretty, but we’re there to be just as good as the men. Is your dad’s (WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair) reputation a burden, or do you see it as an asset?

Both. Being a generational kid is hard. I couldn’t just, you know, show up one day as a 5’10” blonde and [have] the crowd view me however they wanted to. I already carried a last name they knew, so I from day one was compared to him. That’s kind of what’s driven me to where I am today. I want to be known as his daughter, but I also want to be known for my own work as well. So that’s a mixed blessing. What do you want your own legacy for the WWE to be?

That I helped change the landscape for women in the company… That we are given just as im-

portant storylines and that we are the focus as well, even from a brand standpoint. When you see that the WWE is coming to China, I want the women to be just as important as the male superstars that are coming here. That we are an attraction. You came with WWE to Shanghai last year?

Yes, I was with Sasha Banks. The experience, it was my first time in China and you could just feel the energy from the fans. We hadn’t been to China, I think in 10 years, so it was exciting. What’s something fans would never guess about you? I’m shy.

Really? Yeah, I just faced my fears. It doesn’t mean I’m still not shy and every time I have to go through that curtain and be on TV, I feel sick and I’m like ‘Why am I doing this?’ [laughs] But then, once my music hits and I walk out there it’s just a certain confidence that I can’t explain. It’s where I feel home.

WWE Live China in Shenzhen, Sun Sept 17, 7.30pm; RMB180-2,080, Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, 3001 Binhai Dadao, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 深圳市南山区滨海大道3001号 (0755 8630 8888, tickets available on en.damai.cn). This interview was condensed and edited for clarity.

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DEAR JAMIE

Canucking Around Dear Jamie, I’m a Chinese guy living with my Canadian girlfriend. We’ve been dating for almost a year now. She’s hot and I like her very much. I want my parents to like her too, but she doesn’t speak Mandarin and has no intention of learning. Besides [she also] smokes and drinks in public. On a Friday night, we went out for dinner for the first time with my parents. Out of the blue she stuck her chopsticks in the middle of a bowl of rice, which, in our custom, is very disrespectful. Shocked to her core, my mom, a very traditional woman, arose to take those chopsticks down, and it upset her. I explained to my girlfriend how her action was impolite, but she flew into an outrage and told me she is not Chinese and could do anything she wanted with her chopsticks. In China we have a saying: when you enter a village, live by its customs. How can I persuade her to stop embarrassing people with her ignorance? -Gutless in Guangdong Dear distress(ed), Let’s take a step back from language learning, public drinking and your mother’s shocked core to look at the big picture: not the reeducation of a brazen Canuck, but the dynamic of your relationship overall. Inter-culture dating is – and this is the perfect word for it – a bitch. Often, the only thing holding East-meets-West couples together through misunderstandings and miscommunication is affection – an affection that moves both sides to understand and adapt. When your girlfriend makes a flub – and these flubs will continue, be assured – instead of learning from it, she reacts with anger. Not good. Sit down with her. Have a chat. Explain your position while acknowledging the onus is equally on you to set the sails for smooth sailing. If she accepts the situation for what it is: grand. Otherwise, plugging those chopsticks into the rice may not have marked a death but the end of your relationship. -Jamie Got a problem? Jamieinchina@outlook. com. 48 | GZ | SEPTEMBER 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

SOCIAL SKILLS

Renyi Kungfu Before coming to China, you probably thought everyone practiced kung fu in the streets. But now that you’re here, you (hopefully) have discovered that’s not the case – if anything, traditional martial arts communities are dwindling to dangerously low numbers. The practical combat nature of kung fu may be long gone, but its fitness benefits and selfdefense techniques are still useful today, as is witnessed in the classrooms of Renyi Kungfu. You, dear reader and resident of the PRD, live in the birthplace of one of the most renowned kung fu variations – Wing Chun. It’s the set of moves powerful enough to hold off Mike Tyson’s lightning-fast blows – well, at least in the film Yip Man 3. Join one of Renyi Kungfu’s experimental classes and there’s a good chance it will open up the world of kung fu to you. The eight-

year-old Wing Chun club is the brainchild of ‘Master Yuan,’ who used to reside in Germany. Today, out of its 47 branches, two are located in Germany and the remaining majority are spread across Guangzhou. “There is always one close to you,” reads the club’s official introduction. Renyi offers a wide range of classes designed for children and adults seeking selfdefense skills, which are taught by professional coaches in either Mandarin, Cantonese, English or German. If you enjoy watching Yip Man, The Karate Kid or Bruce Lee kick ass on screen, then why not give Wing Chun a go?

9am-9pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-9pm (Sat-Sun). 1/F, 5462 Tianhe Zhijie, Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区广州大道中天河直街54-62号首层 (Yuan Shifu: 152 1883 9906; 993624648@qq.com)

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Johnny Morgan If you like billiards, football, beer or good banter, chances are you know this guy. The friendly, father-like pub proprietor is a staple of the Guangzhou food and beverage scene, and has been in the city long enough (nine years) to experience some weird sh*t. This month, we pulled Johnny aside to ask five semi-ridiculous questions. Who is the most famous person to ever walk through the doors of Morgan’s Public House?

What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve seen in a Guangzhou pub? Pubs open early for Super Bowl Monday in Guangzhou, and one year after a crazy, crazy match, an American kid took a poo on a table in the bar. After that he locked himself in the washroom and we had to kick down the door to get him out. Make love to one, kill one and marry one: Michael Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Thatcher.

Jimmy White, a world-famous snooker player. He is actually a friend of ours, and he used to come over sometimes and play pool.

I’d make love to Whoopi, I’d kill Thatcher and I’d marry Michael – for his money of course.

The Canton Tower – it’s the most iconic place in town. Everyone wants to know what it is, so I take them over to have a look. And, of course, the Cave Bar… (kidding).

They can expect some less than pretty skills, but my robe will look awesome.

When you have family and friends come visit, which Guangzhou landmark do you take them to first?

Rumor has it you’re fighting in the upcoming White Collar Fight in Guangzhou, what can boxing enthusiasts expect from ‘Captain Johnny’?

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On stage, with blown-up photos of drag queens and DJs in the background, the partygoers took turns to scan a QR code, then knock back shots and pose for pictures, all while proudly holding up a sign reading ‘I’ve just donated to LGBT charities!’

t seemed like a fitting way to kick off what organizers had promised to be a ‘better and more fabulous’ Pride weekend in Shenzhen this past July. The lineup of events featured a repeat of 2016’s inaugural Pride pool party, an opening night mixer that combined fundraising with a lip-syncing contest and a night at the club, with appearances by go-go dancers, models and drag queens sprinkled throughout.

Its overall success highlighted not only positive growth in Shenzhen, but in mainland China as well: the first-ever Pride celebration in the region, a weeklong fest of LGBTQ-friendly events in Shanghai, took place less than a decade ago, in 2009. It was also, despite the name, relatively humble. As a Newsweek article at the time reported, ‘the government didn't have to rain on Shanghai's gay parade because there was no

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parade.’ Events were restrained rather than raucous – the roster included film screenings, exhibitions and an academic debate – and were hosted in private venues. Even then, some were canceled ‘because government authorities intervened,’ as a China Daily writer put it. Fast forward eight years and while LGBTQ rights haven’t made noticeable progress in the mainland (does a trans man

winning a workplace bias lawsuit cancel out a ban on homosexual-related content online?), Shanghai Pride is nevertheless an establishment, with a total of 34 events held over four months this past year. That may be the dream of Pride organizers in Shenzhen but for now, they’re focusing on smaller goals. Not getting their events canceled, for instance. In the weeks before the lo-

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Summer Pride in Shenzhen By Bailey Hu

cal edition of Pride kicked off, organizers were wary. This past June, Guangzhou’s PRiDe group had had to cancel a major party and family-oriented BBQ at the last minute. In response the SZUMMER Pride group was “extra careful,” releasing venue locations only to those who purchased tickets and being selective with their advertisement. In hindsight, organizer Alex McCutcheon said, there was

“never a question of shutdown” as the team had feared. Police didn’t accost attendees or organizers, and the only complaint came from neighbors who found a DJ too loud. As a result, Pride weekend enjoyed healthy attendance at three main events. A typhoon brought an end to the fourth, a free outdoor picnic, but organizers rallied a small group to take a “quick stroll” of Pride around the Coco Park shopping

mall instead, followed by an impromptu group dance. Another seemingly small but significant victory: through a cut of ticket sales and donations, Pride raised over RMB3,400 for two Chinese nonprofits. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) China hold workshops to help overcome prejudice and increase awareness of LGBTQ issues, while Zhitong promote safe sex practices and even

gave out free condoms over the weekend. SZUMMER Pride organizers, with support from Guangzhou’s PRiDe group – in a symbolic gesture, the two share a set of rainbow flags and other items – plan to continue making “the city a bit more fun” with a greater variety of events next year. Will they be scaling up the size of the fest as well? According to McCutcheon, the group “[sees] no reason” why not.

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FULL STEAM AHEAD The Case for Inquiry in Education By Lena Gidwani

f you are familiar with the educational or technology sectors, you have undoubtedly heard about STEM, or as the cool kids like to call it, STEAM. After all, it’s been at the forefront of education for the last decade. What is STEAM, and why is it playing such a big role in (the future of) education? An educational approach to transdisciplinary learning, STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The ‘a’ for arts is a very recent addition, and has transformed how STEM subjects are taught, adding an element of fun, excitement and creativity to guide student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. The end result? Innovation, exploration and understanding, ideally. There's a reason why STEAM is being championed heavily in learning institutions, and why so many schools, teachers and students are excited about it. In traditional schools, each subject is taught in a separate, contained lesson. But rather than keeping these key subjects separate, with STEAM, they are mixed together so students study more than one subject and use multiple skills at the same time, engaging their curiosity and strengthening their critical thinking skills in ways that are applicable to the real world. The buzz words here are ‘transdisciplinary inquiry.’ Quite simply, STEAM compels students to ask open-ended questions that might not seem to connect to the subject at hand when taken at face value, but that, upon 52 | GZ | SEPTEMBER 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

deeper exploration, are in fact very relevant. STEAM has little place for standardized assessment testing and rote teaching. It strives instead to prepare students for what we adults experience in real life and in our competitive workplaces. So how does one implement STEAM on a day-to-day basis? It’s easy! If you’re teaching at an international school where the language of instruction is English, for example, ask a student to explain how they conducted a science experiment in their second language (French, anyone?), or to create a video presentation using handmade visuals. By presenting to a group of peers, collaborative evaluation and reflection occurs, just like in real life. Can they find solutions to conduct the same experiment in other ways? Perhaps. You might just set the scene for their mysterious future careers as a (bilingual) scientist with top-notch public-speaking skills. In fact, current research tells us that when considering the kinds of jobs our future workforce will need to fill, STEAM skills are in the highest demand. As someone who also works in the field of education, I often mention to parents that

the greatest questions facing our world (and humanity) will not be answered by a single body of knowledge or practice, but by a true and meaningful combination of skills, fields and disciplines. Once you’ve graduated from high school or university, no one’s going to care if you forgot the roots of a quadratic equation, but they will revel at your ability to take on multiple projects, lead teams based in different corners of the world and analyze data to reveal integral findings never considered before. Returning to Lewin’s quote, learning occurs when a student answers a question, but understanding comes about when he/she questions an answer; these two processes are reciprocally exclusive, yet complexly related. And it is this cyclical progression of learning and understanding that set a solid foundation for inquiry and innovation, nurturing the problem-solving skills our children will need in tomorrow’s world. Most of our inventions and discoveries would have never seen the light of day if not for the continual process of asking and answering questions. As a parent of two (thus inevitably a lifelong inquirer), I constantly urge my young children to discuss, analyze and challenge what they must for a better world, to foster, instill and inspire their curious, developing minds. They may not grow up to become scientists, engineers or designers, but at least they will grow up knowing how to think like one. Full STEAM ahead!

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WHAT IS THE COMMON COLD?

Exploring the Causes and Treatment of Viral Upper Respiratory Infections By Dr. Leila Sabet

h, the common cold. It’s one of the most frequent causes of illness as well as the main reason for doctor visits, especially among children. Colds, or viral upper respiratory infections, can cause a constellation of possible symptom combinations including fever, cough, runny nose or nasal congestion, sore throat, headache, dizziness and fatigue. Most common colds are concentrated in the winter and early spring months, but can occur any time. They are acquired through contact with the little water droplets that come from our respiratory tracts (saliva and respiratory secretions). As children have the youngest and most naive immune systems, they are the most vulnerable. So, how can we treat the common cold? Although caused by virus infection, antibiotic prescription rates for a common cold can be very high. This can be extremely misleading to patients and families, causing them to believe that these illnesses can be cured or treated by antibiotics. In fact, antibiotics have no impact on viruses at all, due to the very different structural makeup of viruses compared to bacteria. Viral upper respiratory infections are self-limited, meaning our body’s immune system will eliminate it and the person will recover completely naturally without any medication. Treatment focus should be on comfort measures and symptom relief for the patient. In small babies, clearing of the nasal secretions is the primary focus. Using nasal saline drops or spray along with gentle nasal suction can help the infant feed and breathe more easily. When infants and toddlers are breastfeeding, the breast milk contains many potent immune factors to help them recover faster, reduce the risk of complications and provide the needed fluid hydration. In older children, the primary source of relief is drinking plenty of warm and hot liquids. Warm liquids can help sooth the upper respiratory tract and help loosen secretions for effective removal by the child. Cough and cold medications are not recommended in young children, as controlled studies have shown they lack evidence of any benefit in children and they have a high risk of side effects and are potentially dangerous in this age group. Honey has been shown in several studies to help alleviate cough and throat irritation and may be used for some relief. As long as the child is older than one year, honey is very safe and has no side effects.

Will a common cold ever turn into something more serious? Usually, no. But on rare occasions, the virus in the upper respiratory tract may spread down to the lower airways and cause inflammation, potentially forcing the lower airways to constrict and the cells lining these airways produce a lot of mucus, both of which cause less airflow to the lungs. If this happens, a young child will appear to be working harder to breath than normal. In these situations, he or she can use nebulized medications that work to help the bronchioles relax and open up more easily. A viral upper respiratory infection could also lead to a ‘secondary’ bacterial infection. This is when the virus has made the body a little vulnerable and the immune system is not able to fight off bacterial infection that it normally would have no trouble fighting. Bacterial infections are almost always specific to an area of the body and not generalized. The most common locations are the middle ear compartment (otitis media), the sinuses in children older than 8 years (sinusitis), or the lungs (pneumonia). Antibiotics will not prevent these bacterial

complications, but they can be used to treat them if they occur. Although common colds can be difficult and stressful for parents, they certainly are a normal part of childhood. As we are exposed to more and more viruses throughout our life, our immune system’s ‘memory’ can keep us protected so that we fight off infections faster and faster. With time, we become less ill with repeated exposure or even do not become sick at all as our body fights the virus quickly.

Dr. Leila Sabet is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She currently works as a pediatrician 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号人保大厦附楼首层 (4008919191, emergency: 8620 8710 6060, www. ufh.com.cn)

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CITY SCENES Secret Spot Pool Party at the Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen (Supported by

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July 30 saw Shenzhen partygoers beat the heat at the Secret Spot Pool Party, which was hosted, in collaboration with That’s PRD, by Paletto Italian Restaurant and The Ritz Carlton, Shenzhen at the hotel’s outdoor fifth-floor pool. Served up by Paletto were paninis, salads, pasta and grilled-on-thespot BBQ. Drinks included Ferrari Trento DOC, Aix Rosé, Vedett Beer and Perrier Water and various cocktails. Skezz Phonic MCed the event, while DJ Lucas, Latina Bambina and Doffy dropped beats to entertain the crowd. The event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Nuvole di Emma, Inalca, Maison Delice and Shenzhen HarMoniCare Women and Children's Hospital.

That’s Food and Drink Tasting at The Locksmith The Locksmith, located in Foshan’s Lingnan Tiandi, saw That's PRD’s Food & Drink Tasting series on July 30. Featuring an exquisite selection of dishes and house drinks, the event invited the magazine’s VIP clients and readers to savor the creme de la creme of The Locksmith’s tantalizing dishes. Highlights included theatrical house drinks, lavish Australian recipes and DIY cocktails made with teas by the renowned German brand Teekanne.

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2017 International Vertical Marathon Guangzhou Series (Supported by ) On August 8, the fourth edition of this year’s International Vertical Marathon Guangzhou Series was held at OneLink Walk in addition to an entertaining ‘Bubble Run.’ More than 500 runners climbed to the top of the 222-meter-high building, while a colorful bubble surrounded the venue. A street basketball team entertained participants, as did live a musician. Liu Zhisen and Zhou Qinglan were the respective champions in male and female groups, completing the course in 6 minutes and 10 seconds and 8 minutes and 18 seconds. The Guangzhou finals will be held at R&F Center on September 24.

LN Garden Hotel Celebrates 32nd Anniversary

Switzerland’s National Day

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LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, the city’s very first five-star luxury hotel, observed its 32nd anniversary with a themed party on August 18. The highlight of the occasion was a performance by Maria Wong, the first female jazz singer of China. The evening in the hotel’s grand ballroom was filled with entertainment enjoyed by a total of over 500 attendees. LN Garden Hotel’s restaurants are among the city's best dining venues, offering a delectable array of fare such as the authentic Cantonese cuisine at Peach Blossom, local favorite Dim Sum at Lai Wan Market, as well as the finest steak at The Connoisseur.

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Switzerland’s 726th birthday was celebrated at the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou on August 1, with members of the local Swiss community showing up in the Alpine country’s traditional garments. Accompanied by his wife, Consul General Didier Boschung made an appearance at the occasion and gave a speech about the healthy and flourishing relationship between Switzerland and China.

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s part of the semester’s orientation, AISG welcomed over 700 new and returning families to campus for the start of the 2017-18 school year. Students and parents visited the new state-of-the-art theater, and toured the new playground, upgraded reception area and modern cafeteria facilities.

he British School of Guangzhou held Orientation Days from August 15-17 for the start of another ambitious academic year. Parents and students were welcomed back to meet teachers and catch up with friends.

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n August 23, GL events and Lingnan Group officially signed an agreement at LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou to hold the Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific on May 8 and 9 in 2018. At the coming 30th anniversary of the establishment of Twin Cities of Guangzhou and Lyon, the signing is a testament to the two cities’ ongoing cooperation.

n August 12, Urban Family joined hands with Guangzhou Trinity International Kindergarten to hold a ‘Move with Minions’ party. After taking photos with the adorable minions, the 20 attending families enjoyed a school seminar, classes and a fun cheerleading class by Varsity coaches.

press release about Malaysian brand Musan King’s durian-flavored ‘ice skin’ mooncakes was held at Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe on August 3. ‘Ice skin’ mooncakes are a variation of the traditional Chinese treat, and have a crust made of glutinous rice rather than flour. They have been wildly popular in China for the past five years.

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FEATURE

SINO-SAVVY SHOPPER

How to Get the Most Out of Your Local Wet Market By Gary Bailer

Wet markets (菜市场, cài shìchǎng) are a major part of culinary exploration while living in South China. They house vegetables, fruits, spices, fungi and all manner of living and deceased creatures – from snakes, toads and scorpions to more traditional livestock (from a Western perspective anyway) like chickens and pigs. Venturing into your local wet market can be an overwhelming task; hell, the smell alone is overwhelming most of the time. To get the most out of your next local open-air food market experience, consider these nine handy tips. 1. Wear shoes you don’t care about

If you have ever visited a wet market, you will know the floor is generally wet, more often than not with chicken or turtle or whatever blood. In our frog-shopping escapades, our editors have ruined more than one pair of suede shoes, so our advice to you is to toss on footwear you aren’t overly passionate about. 2. Breathe through your mouth

This may sound like silly advice, but wet markets stink – simple as that. Any place where chickens, ducks, frogs and snakes are defecating, urinating and bleeding is bound not to smell too pleasant.

3. Go early Yeah, we don’t want to get out of bed early either, but remember: the early bird gets the worm. While some wet markets will replenish their stock throughout the day, many look pretty sparse by the late afternoon. To avoid disappointment – or leaving with a mushy onion – visit between 7-10am. 4. Check multiple stalls

Most, if not all wet markets, will have numerous stalls selling the same products. Our advice is to shop around, particularly as a foreigner, before making a purchase. You may find tomatoes are cheaper or fresher at one vendor over another. 5. Bargain

Like most markets in China, don't be afraid to bargain to get a better price. Although some vendors may be unwilling to haggle, others are more than happy to knock a couple renminbi off your cow tongue purchase. 6. Know the Chinese words for the products you're buying

Knowing how to say tudou (potato) won’t be essential every time you visit the market, because, you know, most of the produce is laid out

in the open to browse. But definitely know how to say numbers one through 20, and maybe the phrase “Tài guìle ba!” (come on, that’s too expensive). Learning food-related phrases, like “Zhège xīnxiān ma?” (is this fresh?), will also come in handy when checking food quality. 7. Learn which foodstuffs are in season

Looking for a mango in February at your local wet market? You may find you're out of luck. Star fruit in July? Same story. Learn the seasons that your favorite fruits, veggies and seafood products are available. 8. Produce with insect bite marks isn’t actually bad

Fruits and veggies that have visible insect chomp marks are less likely to have been sprayed with heavy pesticides. So, if you are looking for food that’s not laced with chemicals, opt for the bug-chowed goods. 9. Wash your hands after visiting

Wet markets have birds. Birds carry avian flu. Markets are considered a major source of H7N9 infections in humans. Avian flu can kill you. So, remember to wash your hands. Did we miss something? Share your wisdom with us at editor.prd@urbanatomy.com.

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OLDIE BUT GOODIE

We’re digging:

A Rui Thai Restaurant

the way more spacious (and chic) Revolution Cocktail 2.0 now open on Party Pier; refreshing craft beers on tap at The South12 near Wuyangcun; Sweetness Coffee around the corner from Beijing Lu, the latest to join Guangzhou’s growing coffee scene; vegan restaurant Soodle’s fresh setup in Kingold; the book-like menu recently released at Cocina (no more lamented one-pager); and soon-to-open Steveston Pizza, coming to Tianhe Bei Lu all the way from British Columbia, Canada.

We’re done with:

losing our appetites in this stifling summer heat; the end of Alberto’s Italian restaurant on Party Pier (it snuck out so quietly we didn’t even know it was gone); Stain Coffee, for reasons we explain in great depth on p63; bidding farewell to Mazing app and thus our primary food source (though we’re told something even better is in the works)…

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Humble and casual, A Rui Thai Restaurant does not constitute ‘fancy’ in any sense of the word. Instead, the homey eatery run by a Thai family serves typical, everyday dishes consumed regularly by the good people of Thailand. Situated on the restaurant-packed Xiaomei Dajie, a side street of Liwan Lu, A Rui, with a low-key storefront identifiable only by its Thai moniker, has been serving frugal students exotic flavors for years now. There’s not much to the decor other than cheesy plastic ferns, but patrons come to relish the authenticity of produce from the kitchen, run by middle-aged Thai ladies who can be seen shoveling food from woks to plates through a take-out window. Boasting reasonable prices from RMB1050 or so a dish, A Rui’s bilingual menu, in Thai and Chinese, is short and simple. Ingredients range from Chinese kale and Manila clam to squid and shrimp, making A Rui a kind of Thai dapaidang, or street-side eatery. Of course, the classic Tom yum kung (RMB45) is a popular order, but the Thaistyle Manila clam (泰式花甲, RMB35), with an appetizing spicy and sour taste, is highly

recommended. The Chinese kale (炒芥蓝, RMB25), on the other hand, is not as impressive, partially due to its salty flavor. Try the papaya salad (木瓜沙拉, RMB20) which makes a refreshing starter. Authentic Thai flavors coupled with bargain prices make A Rui a standout on this bustling Liwan food street. Price: RMB50 Nearest metro: Chen Clan Academy, 10 minutes

Open daily, 1-11pm; Shop 107, 2 Xiaomei Dajie, Liwan Lu, Liwan District 荔湾区荔湾路小梅大街2号107 铺 (189 0305 4947)

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COCKTAIL

Death in the Afternoon It’s said Ernest Hemingway invented this drink and 1935 instructions bear his attribution, along with instructions to imbibe three to five of them ‘slowly.’ Despite the dark moniker, the drink begins with a first, bubbly sip, followed by herbal absinthe undertones. So sharpen a pencil and break out the champagne flute, because whether this cocktail brings about poetic musings or a vow to never to hit a BAC so high so early, it’s sure to be a story.

Ingredients 5oz absinthe 5oz champagne

Method

1. Add the absinthe first (as some brands will float on Champagne) to a champagne flute or a coupe. 2. Top with Champagne.

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LATTE LOVE

Your Ticket into Guangzhou’s Growing Community of Coffee Lovers By Jocelyn Richards

o, you like coffee? Presumably. Or else you would have turned the page. As you’re already well aware, the coffee scene in Guangzhou has been heating up over the past year, with a new shop opening every other week. If you’re like us, it’s hard to keep track of all of the beautifully designed, roastedon-site coffee shops (much less find time to visit them), which is why we’re happy to support a new project called The Coffee Card, spearheaded by our fellow caffeine-addicted friends. The idea is this: purchase a physical card that will be delivered to your door via snail mail (talk about old school novelty), and take it with you when you visit the 15 participating coffee shops in town to redeem a free drink from a list of three provided by each store. It’s not just a way to save money and find motivation to visit all those cool cafes you’ve had on your coffee shop bucket list, but an invitation to join an awesome community of coffee lovers in the city. No matter where you go – Apf. Kafe, Greenhouse Coffee & Zakka, Sigma Coffee or Get Lab – you’re bound to meet amazing new people and walk away (jitteryexcited, perhaps) with fresh ideas. And that’s why we love exploring coffee in China – it’s a way to get to know this country on a more intimate level. Well that, and a way to take pretty 62 | GZ | SEPTEMBER 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

impressive Instagram pics. “We have coffee shops participating in all different districts of Guangzhou,” Luisa Chen tells us – over coffee, of course. “So, if there are people visiting the city, they can get to know places like Beijing Lu or Haizhu District through coffee… it’s a way of exploring the city.” Chen says most coffee shops in Guangzhou are currently doing their own thing, but she hopes The Coffee Card project will unite them and encourage them to collaborate more with one another. The logic is similar with consumers – the card is a way to connect coffee lovers all over the city, and hopefully bring franchise fans (aka Starbucks and Costa regulars) to try local,

independent shops as well. “Once we have this group of people connected to us, then we can start having coffee salons and workshops and eventually we also want to host a coffee festival,” says Chen. Sound almost as stimulating as coffee? See which 15 shops are participating in the project below and check thatsmags.com to read our reviews and find the addresses of each. Catch you procaffeinaters later! Participating stores in Guangzhou: Apf. Kafe, Atlas Coffee, Barisgo Coffee, Beta Cafe, Covita Coffee, Feel More Coffee & Bagels, Get Lab, Greenhouse Coffee & Zakka, Hay Coffee, Home + Cafe, Nido Coffee, Press Room Coffee, Sigma Coffee, Stain Coffee, Wantok Details: All That’s readers can enjoy a 10 percent discount with the code PRD2017. RMB150 for classic card (includes a free drink at 15 different coffee shops); RMB80 for student card (includes a free drink at five coffee shops of your choice). If you visit all 15 stores and collect all 15 stamps (on the classic card), you may redeem a 16th drink at a coffee shop of your choice (by returning the card).

Visit www.coffee-card.net or get in touch via Instagram @ thecoffeecard or on WeChat (@咖啡概念CoffeeConnect) for more info.

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STAIN COFFEE Just Waiting to be Removed Text and photos by Jocelyn Richards

the beverage we tried was an iced Americano (espresso mixed with water) topped with heavy cream – not whipped. To Stain’s credit, it was still pretty tasty, though we would have preferred it served with a spoon so we could mix the cream with the coffee instead of gulping down an entire glob of sugar and then stomaching a bitter finish.

The Place Stain: 1) to soil; 2) to damage or bring disgrace to (the reputation of someone or something). Not exactly a moniker you want for a coffee shop. Well, unless it happens to be spot-on. But let’s back up for a moment. As Guangzhou has grown more addicted to caffeine over the last year and a half, we’ve done our best to keep up, reviewing almost every new coffee shop in town while discovering an amazing community of coffee lovers in the process. It’s been an all-around positive experience – until this month, that is, when we stepped foot inside the stark and somber chamber that is Stain Coffee. Sandwiched between two disorderly storefronts about a five-minute walk from The Westin near Guangzhou East Railway Station, the shop’s all-white exterior gives it away immediately. Why wanghong, or social media celebrities, flock to Stain for photo shoots is beyond us – the decor presumably took a grand total of 15 minutes to throw together. It’s comprised of one sole chandelier on a table draped with a white sheet, and three wooden frames propped against a wall swathed in – you guessed it – another white sheet. Think middle school students’ attempt to recreate The Phantom of the Opera set using items scrounged from a junk yard. Okay – a nice junk yard. But that’s it. That’s the decor. When we inquired about the theme and/ or concept of Stain, a part-time staff member simply shrugged and reiterated that she is “part-time.” No one was available to speak on behalf of Stain, and the owner is apparently abroad indefinitely.

The Vibe

The Food Don’t even bother taking out your wallet. No, the drinks aren’t that bad, but Stain only accepts WeChat Money or Alipay. The menu is a combination of ‘blends’ (espresso, RMB20; Americano, RMB28; flat white, RMB30), ‘singles’ (fancy varieties like the ‘90+ Ethiopia Kemgin with orange candy, floral and ginseng,’ RMB42) and ‘specials’ (Stain mocha, RMB42; Einspanner, RMB38), the last of which caught our eye. Einspänner coffee is actually a traditional Viennese concept, though Stain’s version feels closer to a Gong Cha cream-capped coffee. We say that because an authentic Einspänner (per our Google search) is made from two shots of espresso topped with whipped cream, while

The aggressive pursuit of beautiful selfies drew some female customers to physically bump into us as they stretched their limbs every which way to find a more attractive angle. No apologies were issued, but that wasn’t too surprising given that very few words were exchanged in general the whole time we were there. For what it’s worth, the baristas seemed quite friendly, and we wish they would take more initiative to promote casual conversation among customers. At least then we could escape the chilling sensation of stumbling into a dystopian void of vanity and bitterness. Stain may have soiled the ‘friendly coffee community’ vibe we had going in this city, but something tells us that unlike most stains, this one won’t be impossible to remove. Price: RMB40 Who’s going: senseless selfie zombies, The Phantom himself Good for: contemplating black holes and loneliness, coffee Nearest metro: Linhe Xi (Exit A), 12 minutes

Open daily, 10am-7pm; Shop 7, 51-53 Qiaolin Jie, Tianhe District 天河区侨林街51-53首层7号 (181 0223 8022)

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ABOUT BAGEL Our Prayers... Answered Text and photos by Tristin Zhang

The Place

The Food

Bagel shops might proliferate in Seoul, but they are few and far between in Guangzhou, as Marcus Liu observed when he returned to China after studying in the South Korean capital. Craving bagels himself – as just about anyone who’s tried them inevitably will – Liu resolved to open a shop of his own in the diverse neighborhood of Jianshe Liu Malu two months ago. Dubbed ‘About Bagels,’ it joins Feel More Coffee and Bagels as the second of two bagel shops in the city (that we know of so far...). The dining area comprises just two wooden tables and a few chairs humbly placed before a tiny storefront. The business, which is closed on Tuesdays, is further jeopardized by the rain, as diners sitting beneath the patio awning still tend to get wet during a shower.

Stepping into About Bagel is to enter the experimental laboratory of Liu. The bill of fare sketched on a blackboard in back lists a dozen or so creative ‘bagelwiches,’ and patrons can choose between eight homemade bagel varieties: plain, sesame, poppy seed, squid ink, cinnamon raison, the gimmicky rainbow bagel and so forth. Written on another blackboard to our right are some nutrition facts about the dense bread roll: ‘low fat,’ ‘low cholesterol,’ ‘low sugar,’ ‘low fermentation,’ ‘originating in 1680 in Central Europe…’ A third blackboard divulges the origin of each ingredient: ‘salmon from Norway,’ ‘beef from Australia,’ ‘ham from the US’ and so on. Keep an eye out for the avocado, egg, cream cheese and lox bagelwich (RMB48) – the most expensive one boasting a classic yet intriguing combination. Onions, lettuce and tomatoes are piled on as well, even though they’re not listed on the menu. Try also the classic bacon with egg and cheddar (RMB30). The taste of salty bacon paired with mayo and pickles makes for a complex yet satisfying mouthfeel. The bagels themselves did not fully live up to our anticipation, as they were fairly

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crispy and hard rather than dense and chewy. You may want to wash one down with a tasty cup of passion fruit soda (RMB16). Another popular order is the ‘pulled pork’ (RMB30), or, as its Chinese moniker goes, ‘the hand-ripped ex-boyfriend.’ And then there’s the beloved rainbow bagel (RMB28), comprised of plain dough mixed with food coloring and filled with Oreos and cream cheese. It has become the trademark of About Bagel, and although it’s only available on Saturdays or for special order, Liu tells us “a lot of young girls come in just to take selfies with the rainbow bagel… they don’t even care how it tastes – they order it, take one bite and leave the rest on their plate.” By NYC standards, About Bagel’s prices are high. As Liu weeds out less popular sandwiches on the menu, we hope to see some reasonable price adjustments too.

The Vibe

Situated beside ‘The Beer Shop’ and surrounded by backstreets, a casual and relaxed ambience dominates the small cafe. It feels very much at home in the neighborhood, as guests will when dining outside.

Price: RMB50 Who’s going: selfie-takers, bagel seekers, the Jewish community Good for: tasty ‘bagelwiches,’ flashing a rainbow bagel on WeChat Moments Nearest metro: Taojin (Exit A), 3 minutes Open 11am-9pm (closed Tuesdays); Shop 104, 49 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区建设六马路49号 104铺 (133 8006 7057)

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AROMA

Cooked with Amore By Lena Gidwani

The Place The Southern European cuisines of Spain, Italy and France involve one common ingredient: love. And plenty of sauce. Aroma at the Conrad Guangzhou is home to these three cuisines, termed loosely under the ‘Mediterranean’ umbrella. And with open arms, it welcomes you with a caveat: arrive hungry like you would at Mama’s, and be prepared for the authentic, communal pleasure of sopping every last drop of those insanely good homemade sauces. Service is a cornerstone here, and if you happen to arrive when sommelier Alan Zhong is making his rounds, you can expect to be treated as one would expect.

The Food

Dips, ranging from black or green olive and artichoke, tomato and hummus, start you off in the deliciousness department. Dip in some freshly baked bread; it’s divine, and pairs well with a platter of finely sliced Joselito Iberian cold cuts (RMB238). Soups and salads feature too, and there is a play using a touch of local, such as softcentered jasmine tea quail eggs basking on a bed of romaine, parmesan and homemade Caesar dressing (RMB60). Flavorsome as the appetizers are, the showstealers are undoubtedly the mains. Generous homestyle portions are the norm here: the Parmigiana (RMB108), layered with baked eggplant and cheese, and drizzled generously with tomato sauce, pesto, fresh basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes, is truly delightful. Boston Lobster (RMB298), on a bed of tagliatelle, crab meat, chili, coriander and plenty of irresistible cherry tomato sauce, will have you hankering for more. Whilst the more exotic like rabbit ragout

(RMB160) might appeal to some, this succinct menu has a smattering of red meat and seafood favorites like New Zealand lamb chops (RMB238), squid ink risotto (RMB180) and fresh French oysters (RMB48/each). Now you might ask, what makes this restaurant so much more than just your run-of-the-mill hotel outlet? For starters, portion sizes offer you bang for your buck and that is saying plenty, as most places of this caliber often serve up large plates with bits of food the size of birdseeds. If tipples are desired, the wine menu goes beyond the coastal waters of old world Europe to the new world of the Americas, and again, all priced well. For cocktails, try the Sangre de Spain (RMB68), a nod to tradition with rich, spicy, warm flavors. And if space permits, pick a sweet treat, served up multiple ways in a variety of zests like strawberry (RMB78).

The Vibe

Normally, one would applaud at the absence of over-the-top tack, but it doesn’t work for such a cozy space, especially when the view

that faces you is that of construction covered up with plenty of bright green tarp. We’re also not impressed by the servers donned in gondolier striped shirts and straw hats. A near five stars for the food, but we’ll take half a star away for those ridiculous getups and lack of homely Mediterranean charm. Head over after the sun sets, get a bottle or tall glass that suits the mood and indulge yourself with Aroma’s home-style nosh – you won’t even notice those wannabe gondoliers, lest they break out in song.

Price: RMB300 Who’s going: those who can spell ‘Mediterranean’ – if you can spell it, you’ll enjoy every bite Good for: robust flavors, hearty mains, saucy southern Europeans (on a plate) Nearest metro: Liede (Exit B), 5 minutes Open daily, 11.30am-2pm (lunch); 6-10.30pm (dinner); 222 Xingmin Lu, next to IGC Mall West Entrance, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴民路222号IGC广场西门旁 (3739 2222)

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JURASSIC BBQ

Release Your Inner T-Rex Text and photos by Jesse Pottinger

The Place Situated on Jianshe Liu Malu, in the former location of Pandan Indonesian, this new restaurant provides grill-at-the-table barbecue in a setting that resembles scenes from the most classic of dinosaur movies. You guessed it, Jurassic Park. The entrance is decorated with cave-like rocks, with a few large dinosaur eggs nestled on top, and the inner decor looks similarly prehistoric. An angry stegosaurus protrudes from the wall beside the bar and, further back, an equally vicious T-Rex hangs from above with open jaws. The roof is lined with dino-era foliage, the walls painted with a thick jungle landscape, and at the back is the image of a sharp-toothed beast breaking through the restaurant wall. In the

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center of the establishment sits the shell of an old vehicle, acting as the seating area for several tables. It’s a cool looking place, and one wholly unique to Guangzhou as far as we are aware.

The Food

Ample portions of roasted eggplant, grilled leek, baby cabbage and enoki mushrooms (aka ‘see ya later mushrooms’), arrive pre-cooked (RMB10 each). While none look particularly appetizing, they all end up being pretty tasty. Garlic lovers should definitely give the eggplant a try. But enough about vegetables – this is a barbecue restaurant and it’s all about the meat. Skewers of pork belly (RMB16), lamb (RMB22) and black pepper beef (RMB24) are presented raw by the half dozen for your grilling pleasure. Other options like the squid tentacles (RMB16) come in a set of four. Placed above red-hot coals, the meat is automatically rotated by a tiny conveyor belt. Time it right and the skewers come off juicy and tender. Three packages sit on each table, ambiguously labeled ‘dry material’ (cheesy powder) ‘sauce’ (BBQ sauce) and ‘spicy’ (chili powder), to be arranged in the tray provided for dipping the meat. Pro tip: mix the cheesy powder with the BBQ sauce. Other options include capelin fish (RMB16 for six) and baby

lamb (RMB18 for 10), both of which are served pre-grilled. The capelin, covered in a chili pepper rub, can be eaten – from head to tail – in one bite, perfect for seafood lovers, or anyone eager to tap into their inner dinosaur by devouring an animal whole. Some of the more unusual menu items include crocodile tail (RMB168), whole frog (RMB16 for two) and barbecue durian (RMB68 for the whole fruit). Pair your meal with a glass of house beer (RMB19 for 500ml), or dive into the selection of hard bar items and wines.

The Vibe

Jurassic BBQ offers a casual, fast-paced dining environment that stands out for its unusual dinosaur-themed layout. It’s perfect for dinner and drinks with friends, or anyone who wants to stuff their face with protein for a more than reasonable price. Price: RMB100 for a beer and heaps of meat Who’s going: carnivores, dinosaur enthusiasts Good for: grilled meat, Jurassic Park feels, more meat Nearest metro: Taojin (Exit A), 5 minutes

Open daily, 11am-2am; 1/F, Yuhai Shijie, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区建设六马路1号誉海食街1楼 (8370 0986)

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MINT SPACE Scum and Coke By Lena Gidwani

t’s a trek up to the third floor to Mint Space, on Xingsheng Lu. It is virtually deserted when we walk in, so we decide to sit down at a wooden table nearest to the door. We appear to have company though. Our table companion is a stuffed pencil, glaring back at us with droopy, accusing eyes. He also might be pointing his middle finger at us, but we just can’t be sure. Does he have four, or five fingers? There’s swinging fluorescent lights, oddly-placed hanging foliage and an elevated stage. A young singer is belting out what we can only assume is pop music from the People’s Republic. Or South Korea. Football’s playing on a large TV next to the stage, but four black lines on the screen make it hard to see what’s really going on. Wait. Isn’t Mint a posh club in Shanghai? The farce is apparent, and just as we’re about to make a dash, a menu gets slapped down in front of us. Oh no. Hilarity ensues. Chinglish is enjoyable enough while it lasts, but it can leave you feeling thirsty. Only one cocktail from a list of 14 is available, and it just happens to be called the sex monster (RMB48). But there’s no ice. Not feeling so predator-like, we ask for wine instead, but again, there’s none in stock. We do love the moniker though – ‘God cup red carmenere’ (RMB198/bottle). Perhaps it’s been christened, turned from water to wine so we can all be redeemed with a single swig. Craft beer (RMB48) anyone? At Mint Space, it’s called protoplasm, a term used to

define the colorless material comprising the living part of a cell. It’s also not available. No bottles, no cocktails, no beer. There must be something to quench, to revive us from nearlifelessness. There is, and it’s a can of coke or Wang Lao Ji (RMB10). We choose the former, which arrives warm, straw neatly tucked into the metal tab. But no glass. Or ice. And then we remember: there’s no ice. The humor stagnates, and now we’re relying almost entirely on the comedic outcome of horribly bad translations. Thirst turns to hunger, and a look at our placemat menu reveals some BBQ snack options. Top picks of spicy ice flower screws (RMB58) and chicken dolphin string (RMB27) are not available. Alas. No hot screwing or deflowering on the horizon. The spicy sixty section reveals a couple more to consider: roasted baby food (RMB48) and iron happy sixtieth (RMB48). If you’re not in the mood for pulp, settle for something a little more recognizable like honey chicken wings (RMB9/2 pieces). It arrives warm, in possible competition with the can of coke, and is adorned with a shriveled lemon segment. A bite, and it’s barf-worthy, paling even in comparison to the three-day old version you can buy at Family Mart. This eerie bar is part discotheque, sports pub, canto-pop lounge and cafe. Given that it’s got almost nothing to sell but is

still paying an atrocious amount for rent, we’ve come to the conclusion that Mint Space is either a covert super-lab constructed for the purpose of money-washing and manufacturing boutique amounts of illicit methamphetamine (aka Breaking Bad), or the playroom of an immature and lazy man-child who just happens to have inherited a by-the-hour hotel empire (aka Billy Madison). Either way, Xingsheng Lu has for some time been registering tremors that our experts believe signals its fast-diminishing fashionability. With Mint Space as its most moronic add-on to date, we’d like to officially declare the street dead. Like a bad Chinglish sitcom. Price: RMB70 (or RMB10 for warm coke) Good for: baby food, BBQ sticks, coke Who’s going: hard to say Nearest metro: Liede (Exit D), 5 minutes

Daily 5pm-2am; 3/F, Top East Kwan Yu Bldg, 6 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District 天河区兴盛路6号尚东君御 3楼 (189 2245 8231)

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Green Getaways – Solo Exhibition of Song He Oil

Painting

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Aida by Giuseppe Verdi

Opera

This September, Guangzhou Opera House will stage Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi’s stately, worldrenowned opera Aida. Set in Egypt, the four-act opera was first performed in Cairo in 1871 and has held an influential position in the operatic scene ever since. This version, led by Italian opera director Franco Zeffirelli (a distant relative of Leonardo da Vinci), has been applauded by European heads of state. Fri-Sun Sept 8-10, 8pm; RMB2802,880. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (www.gzdjy.org, 3839 2888)

Looking into Song He’s paintings, audiences are often fascinated by the dominating color – green. It is a color of vitality, energy, harmony, nature, youth and so much more. It also invokes a cheerful and enlightening visual sensation. The exhibition Green Getaways features a cohesive collection of over 20 oil paintings, all covered in heavy coats of green paint and diverse textures. Tue-Sun until Sept 13, 10.30am-7pm; free. Fan House, 1, 2/F, East Bldg., The Westin Pazhou, Area C, Canton Fair Complex, Haizhu District 海珠区凤浦中路681号广交会威斯汀酒店东裙楼1 2层Fan House生活艺术空间 (8413 3063)

Swan Lake by Russian State Ballet Ballet

Carmen by Alhama Flamenco Company Flamenco

Street Art: Ephemera Exhibition

In his collages, French artist Ludo invents half-natural, half-technological creatures that are both vegetal and robotic. Through these fascinating hybrids, he invites his audiences to reflect on how we can make room for nature in our modern cities. Since 2014, Ludo has been highlighting the alteration of Chinese metropolis through this art project. With installations in neighborhoods that are undergoing reconstruction, he takes art to unusual places in order to shine a light on the lives of the locals. Daily Sept 23-Oct 8; free. The Canton Place, 1-48 Qingfeng Jie, Tianhe District 天河区清风街1-48号广粤天地 (www.faguowenhua.com)

Rice by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Modern Dance

Born in a village with traditional flamenco heritage near Seville, Spain, flamenco artist Antonio Andrade grew up among aficionados of this eye-catching art form. Serving as the artistic director of dance troupe Alhama, Andrade has created many a successful production enjoyed by audiences the world over. Thu Sept 28, 8pm; RMB100-680. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号心海音乐厅 (www. concerthall.com.cn, 8735 3869)

Over the last 20 years, the Russian State Ballet Theater has remained one of the leading ballet companies in Russia, enjoying international acclaim. Its repertoire includes masterpieces of classical ballets as well as the best samples of modern choreography. With its elaborate costumes, vivid set and breathtaking stunts, Swan Lake promises audiences a world-class experience. Sat-Sun Sept 16-17, 3pm/10am; RMB100-880. Friendship Theater, Friendship Theater, 696 Renmin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区人民北路696 号友谊剧院 (www.damai.cn)

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With a choreographic blend of modern dance and martial arts, Rice is a dance celebration of nature’s lifecycle, created by Taiwan’s iconic dance company Cloud Gate. Cloud Gate’s dancers will stage yet another extraordinary performance accompanied by traditional Hakka drum rhythms and classical compositions, conveying the concepts of death and birth, East and West. Wed-Fri Oct 4-6, 8pm; RMB180-1,080. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (www. gzdjy.org, 3839 2888)

Cantus A Cappella

Hanna Turi Concert

HEAR

Rachael Yamagata Gig American independent singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata isn’t just famous in the US – a number of her songs have been adapted and sung by well-known Chinese musicians as well. Thanks to her smooth vocals (check out her single ‘Paper Doll’), Yamagata has gained positive reviews in the media and immense support from her fans. Touring six Chinese cities this month, the cat-loving songster is to meet her fans for the second time with her consolable music. Thu Sept 14, 8.30pm; RMB260 presale, RMB320 at the door. 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层凸空间 (www. damai.cn, 3659 7623)

Releasing 17 records and conducting almost 100 performances every year, eightmember male ensemble Cantus will embark on their first tour to China in September. Eulogized as one of the world’s most promising a cappella groups, they boast a unique approach to producing and performing music that’s constantly evolving through collaborations with other bands and ensembles. They’ve prepared a hodgepodge of folk songs, famous hits and Chinese tunes for their Guangzhou show this month. Sat Sept 16, 8pm; RMB60-380. Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater, 1229 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大道中1229号广东演艺中心剧院 (3720 6282)

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Toy Indie Rock

Secret Garden Concert

Toy are an English indie rock band hailing from Brighton and boasting a sound that’s described as a blend of psychedelic rock, krautrock, shoegaze and post-punk. Their coloration with English singer Natasha Khan led to the birth of Sexwitch, an album that covered 1970s’ psych and folk songs from Iran, Morocco, Thailand and the US. Fri Sept 15, 8.30-10pm; RMB150 presale, RMB200 at the door. T:union, 361-365 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州大道中361365号东方花苑1层凸空间 (3659 7623)

Nicholas McCarthy

Piano

“God forgot to give him a right hand, so he realized his musical dream with his left.” This was said of aspiring one-handed British pianist Nicholas McCarthy, who was successfully accepted by and later graduated from the Royal College of Music in London against all odds. During his first tour to China, he will perform with utter sincerity and share a bit of his fascinating story with audiences. Sun Sept 17, 8pm; RMB100-580. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号心海音乐厅 (www. concerthall.com.cn, 8735 3869)

Hailing from Dalarna, Sweden, Hanna Turi fell in love with music at a young age. She started recording her own songs as a 9-year-old, and her debut album Some Old Tapes was released 2011, followed by a US tour. Turi’s peculiar voice has been well-received worldwide and her performances applauded by audiences at festivals and venues throughout the US and Europe. Fri Sept 29, 8pm; RMB100-280. Guo Lanying Theater, Guangdong Culture and Art Vocational College, 250 Dongyi Lu, Panyu District 番禺区东艺路250号广东文艺职业学院郭兰英剧院 (www.juooo.com)

Excelling at new instrumental music, Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden grabbed Europe’s attention with their single ‘Nocturne’ in 1995. There’s a good chance you’ve heard ‘Song from a Secret Garden’ and their powerful composition of ‘You Raise Me Up.’ The renowned duo will visit Guangzhou in September – don’t miss it! Sat Sept 30, 8pm; RMB180-1,280. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (www.gzdjy.org, 3839 2888)

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Slide the City Water Slide

Guangzhou 40km

Hiking

China International Diving Expo Trade Fair This year’s China International Diving Expo will attract a number of diving brands and associations. On top of exhibitions, the occasion will also include a diving photography contest, diving experience and seminar. Sat-Mon Sept 23-25, 9am-6pm; free. Guangzhou International Sourcing Center, 8 Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District 海珠区琶洲大道东路8 号广州国际采购中心

Summer in the PRD is notoriously hot. Luckily for us in Guangzhou, the international Slide the City event is rolling into town this summer to help us all cool off! For readers unfamiliar with the event, it features a gigantic waterslide that starts about seven stories high. The event will run over three days, from September 8-10, and will feature additional entertainment, including DJs and games, as well as food stalls to feed the famished. Fri-Sun Sept 8-10, 10.30am-10.30pm; RMB180/230. Fisherman’s Wharf, 88 Beihuan Lu, Luoxi New City, Panyu District 番禺洛溪新城北环路88号渔人码头 (www.slidethecity.net)

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Creative Space

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Exhibition

Urban Pool Party Community Art

Starting at the south gate of Huolu Mountain Forest Park, Guangzhou 40km challenge participants to hike through a 40-kilometer track that cover parts of the forest park, Fenghuan Mountain and Longdong Reservoir. Divided into three groups – experience (11 kilometers), halfway (24 kilometers) and whole course (40 kilometers) – this challenge, limited to a total of 600 hikers aged from 18-60, suits participants of various fitness levels. The registration price includes hiking clothes, a map, medical support and insurance, among other services. For more information, add gz100 on WeChat. Sun Sept 10, 7am-8pm; RMB128238. Parking lot at the south gate of Huolu Mountain Forest Park, Huolushan Nan Lu, Tianhe District 天河区火炉山南路火炉山森林公园南门停车场 (www.huodongxing.com, gz100@tubuq.com)

Love and Run Running

In mid-September, the OCC (One Creative Community) creative industry park will organize a Community Arts Festival opening party, in which an ‘Urban Pool’ installation – a pink pool filled with sand, not water – will be set up to serve as a kind of art incubator. The party itself will feature live DJs, exhibits, performers, drinks and more. Co-organized by Fei Architects, Urban Pool will hold its opening gala on September 23 and resulting exhibition days during China’s ‘Golden Week,’ from October 1-8. Anyone is welcome to attend. Sat Sept 23, 6-9pm; free entry. 1 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区滨江东路1号 Curated by Canada Science and Technology Museum, this exhibition illuminates the myth of natural phenomena through 18 sets of installations. As its first and sole stop in China, the exhibition encourages visitors to try out various experiments, like using paper wings to stimulate a flying bird. Tue-Sun ongoing, 10am-4.30pm; RMB60/30. Guangdong Science Center, 168 Kepu Lu, Guangzhou University Town, Panyu District 番禺区广州大学城科普路168号广东科学中心 (3934 8080)

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This running contest is designed for couples only, challenging lovebirds to finish a 5-kilometer track with games in between. Winners will go home with a prize of RMB2,000 and a coupon for wedding gowns valued at RMB10,000. Tickets include t-shirts, snacks and drinks. Sat Sept 9, 9am; RMB99 for two. Haizhu Wetland Park, Xinjiao Zhong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区新滘中路海珠湿地公园 (www.damai.cn)

Chimelong Mooncake Mooncake

Brand-new Buffet at Hotel Nikko Buffet

TA S T E

Celebrating its third anniversary, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou has upgraded its buffer lunch and dinner to offer a variety of seafood, including crabs, crawfish and mussels, abalone, sea cucumber, Australian lobster, imported salmon, breams, mackerel and octopus sashimi. It’s time to get your seafood on in style. All month, noon-2.30pm, 6-9.30pm (Mon-Fri), 5.30-9pm (Sat-Sun); RMB229 for lunch buffet, RMB399 for dinner buffet. Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District 天河区华观路1961号广州日航酒店 (6631 0648)

The G Bar Bubble Night

Food and Drink Deal

Few people can refuse the perfect combination of champagne and seafood. The G Bar Bubble Night at Grand Hyatt Guangzhou offers a variety of full-bodied champagnes, which make this hotel bar a great place to chill out. You can also enjoy special prices on food packages depending on which bottle you order. Daily ongoing, noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm; RMB580 for a bucket of chilled seafood (Boston lobster, Gillardeau oyster, flower crab, scallop and prawns) for two, RMB40/25 for a piece of Gillardeau/Caesar oyster, prices subject to 15 percent service charge and tax. Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号广州富力君悦大酒店 (8396 1234)

Michelin Journey at Lai Heen Dinner

The W Mooncakes

Mooncake

Adhering to W Hotel’s fashionable tradition, W Guangzhou’s mooncakes come in either music box or design box styles, and are in limited supply. Gift your friends and relatives W Guangzhou’s stylish mooncake packages and add a little fun and fashion to this Mid-Autumn Festival. All month; RMB288 for music box (four pieces), RMB428 for design box (six pieces). W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26号广州W酒店 (6628 6628)

Utilizing natural ingredients, Chimelong’s chefs have created some classic mooncakes this season. A total of six different packages are available, and you can order through the hotel’s official WeChat account (ID: Chimelong_hotel) or website. With an order of more than 20 packages, you can enjoy as much as 32 percent off. All month; RMB138-198/package. Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District 番禺区番禺大道广州长隆酒店 (www.chimelong.com, 8478 6838)

Master Chef Bill from one-Michelinstarred Chinese restaurant Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau will present his distinctive dishes at The RitzCarlton, Guangzhou. A delectable eight-course set menu featuring blue lobster, crispy grouper fillet, stir-fried wagyu beef and black truffle will be available for three evenings. Thu-Sat Sept 21-23, 5.30-10pm; RMB1,288 plus 15 percent. Lai Heen, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Tianhe District 天河区兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 (3813 6689)

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HONG KONG & MACAU CALENDAR SEPT 8-10 FRI-SUN

Vipassana, 7.45pm 8-10th, 3pm 9-10th; HKD200-260. Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Studio Theater (hkdance.com) Immerse your senses in the realm of nothingness, elevated by the sounds of chakras and improvised music. Forget everyday life with mindful acceptance. Presented by Artistic Director Yang Yuntao, renowned scenographer Tsang Mantung and award-winning composer Law Wing-fai, Vipassana aims to liberate your mind and awaken your spirit.

SEPT 9 SAT

David Kadouch Piano Recital, 8pm; HKD150-380. Hong Kong City Hall, Concert Hall (hksl.org) Join pianist David Kadouch as he teams up with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta under the baton of conductor Perry So. Featured are Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, ‘Pastorale.’

SEPT 15-17 FRI-SUN

Choreographers’ Showcase 2017, 8pm 11-16th, 3pm 17th; HKD200300. Hong Kong Cultural Center, Studio Theater (hkballet.com) Choreographers’ Showcase 2017 presents original, bold new ballet works by emerging dancers from within and beyond Hong Kong Ballet. This year’s vibrant collaboration among the dancers celebrates raw athleticism and dynamic movement to create a truly unique evening of dance.

Those up for a test of strength and endurance can take part in the Captain America 10K, blast off like a lightning bolt at the Thor 5K or swing into action with family at the Spider-Man 3K.

SAT&SUN

SEPT 16 SAT

Road to Ultra Hong Kong, 12pm10.30pm; various prices. West Kowloon Cultural District, Nursery Park (hongkong.roadtoultra.com) Expect heavy hitters like Kygo to take to the massive stage at 2017’s Road To Ultra, after a stellar 2016 showing. Going into its second year, this EDM festival is shaping up to be a seminal event of Hong Kong’s vibrant dance scene.

SEPT 21 THU

Ariana Grande Dangerous Woman Tour, 8pm; HKD888-4,888. AsiaWorld-Expo Arena (www.livenationlushington.net) Multi-platinum-selling Grammy Award-nominated artist Ariana Grande is making her Hong Kong debut. Fans won’t want to miss this performance.

SEPT 16-17

SEPT 22-23

Marvel 10K Weekend 2017, various times; various prices. Hong Kong Disney Land. (www.hongkongdisneyland.com/events/marvel-weekend) Runners, assemble! It’s time to put away your everyday running clothes and grab something extra special for the Marvel 10K Weekend 2017! Participants of all ages can unleash the superhero within as they race at the magical theme park and resort area.

Beertopia 2017, 6-11pm 22nd, 12pm-11pm 23rd; various prices. Harborfront Event Space (www.beertopiahk.com) Beertopia is an international craft beer festival in Hong Kong. This year, the festival will feature over 500 different beers from around the world, including offerings from 13 local breweries and craft beer cocktails, as well as food, live music and games!

SAT-SUN

SEPT 9, 16, 23 & OCT 1

FRI-SAT

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2017 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest, 9pm/9.40pm. Coastline in front of the Macau Tower (fireworks.macaotourism.gov.mo) The Macao International Fireworks Display is to continue this month. Macao’s skyline will glow this September with a burst of magnificent fireworks during this annual firework display contest. One of the city’s most highly anticipated events, the show draws thousands of spectators each year seeking a visual thrill and romantic evening on the coast.

This drama follows the story of a theatrical troupe’s ups and downs during the era of the Republic of China, from 1912-1949. Based on the experience of two opera apprentices, the tale explores the root of friendship and how it may be compromised in an increasingly tempestuous society. The riveting production combines elements of traditional Chinese dance and Shanxi opera, sharing a historic narrative from a modern perspective.

SEPT 20 WED

Georgian Wine Festival, 4-6pm; free. IFT, Macau (www.everbrite.hk) Winemakers in Georgia has preserved a large collection of indigenous grapes that give the wine produced in this Eastern Europe country its unique flavor. The Georgian Wine Festival invites attendees to taste 12 quality wines, and it’s free.

SEPT 10

SEPT 20-24

Songs of Lear, 8pm; MOP100-250. Macao Cultural Centre (www.macauticket.com) An adaptation of Shakespeare’s well-known play, Songs of Lear, is directed by Polish artist Grzegorz Bral and produced by Poland’s Song of the Goat Theatre. This sonic version of King Lear boasts Georgian chants and Biblical psalms. Accompanied by the strings of an occasional steely violin, the exoticism of the Indian harmonium and the African lute, performers sing and move over selected plot points.

The Super 8: Asia’s Premier Basketball Tournament in Macau, 3pm/5pm/7.30pm/9.30pm; MOP180880. Studio City Macau (www. studiocity-macau.com) Featuring Asia’s top eight basketball teams who are champions in their domestic league, The Super 8 will be held in Macau from September 20-24. The five-day contest will see professional basketball players competing for their team to be the best in Asia.

SUN

SEPT 15-16 FRI-SAT

Opera Warriors, 8pm; MOP100-200. Macao Cultural Centre (www.macauticket.com)

WED-SUN

SEPT 29-OCT 30

The 31st Macao International Music Festival, 8pm; MOP120-1,500. Various locations (www.icm.gov.mo) For 30 years, the Macao International Music Festival has hosted exhilarating performances featuring a range of international artists for music lovers to enjoy. This year’s edition, themed ‘Rising Stars,’ will feature celebrated ensembles and orchestras, as well as local and internationally famous productions.

URBAN MOMENTS

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32nd Anniversary @ LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, August 18

NEVERGIVEUP Charity Event @ Kingold Century Plaza, August 20

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HOTEL NEWS HOTEL NEWS Wharf Hotels Appoints Seasoned Hotelier Marcel Sawyere as General Manager of Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan

Rosewood Sanya, The First Ultra Luxury Resort of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts in Mainland China

Wharf Hotels announced the appointment of Marcel Sawyere as general manager of Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan in China. A seasoned hotelier with a wealth of experience spanning over 34 years, Sawyere has held leadership roles in hospitality across the Asia Pacific.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts opened its first mainland Chinese resort, Rosewood Sanya, on the paradise island of Sanya, on August 21. Boasting spectacular views of the South China Sea, the hotel incorporates wood, tribal totems and aquatic elements to create a serene and contemporary space. State-of-the-art facilities and impeccable service supports a range of personal and business events from exclusive board meetings and product launches to red carpet galas and legendary weddings.

PROMOTIONS

Enjoy a Discount on Rooms at the Conrad Guangzhou

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Guangzhou Revamps Treatment Collection Partnering with ESPA

Best Brews New Program Kaiba Craft Beer launched at Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu On August 11, Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu hosted a media event and announced the upgrade of the hotel brand’s signature Best Brews program, which added select Kaiba craft beers. Four Points is designed to provide a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, and that concept is enhanced by its signature Best Brew programs, in which every Four Points hotel offers a local beer that’s known as the region’s best brew. Now at the hotel’s lobby lounge, guests can buy one Kaiba craft beer and get one free during happy hour from 5.309.30pm.

With a brand name synonymous with exceptional service, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou has now extended its service in crafting holistic and personalized journeys into the realm of wellbeing. Partnering with ESPA, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Guangzhou revamped its menu with tailor-made treatments using method-tested premium quality products by the ESPA to deliver sensory experience. Newly designed treatments like men’s massage and pregnancy treatments are some of the unique offerings on the latest service menu. The Ritz-Carlton, Guagnzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 (3813 6668)

Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Tianhe District 天河区汇彩路菁映路1 号广州东圃合景福朋喜来登酒店 (3211 0888)

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Park Hyatt Guangzhou ‘Art Your Life’ Package Book the ‘Art Your Life’ package to enjoy a one-night stay in a Park Room at RMB2,999 (originally priced at RMB7,003), breakfast and a weekend floral class for two, one pair of Manito pajamas, 15 percent off ‘arternoon tea,’ 15 percent off at Dining Room (excluding Sunday Brunch) and The Spa. For RMB5,200 (originally priced at RMB10,583), you can get a Park Suite with the above-mentioned and an extra pair of Manito pajamas. This offer is valid on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 1 to October 8. Fri-Sun until Oct 8. Park Hyatt Guangzhou, 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华夏路16号广州柏悦酒店 (3769 1234)

During the Canton Fair season this autumn, the Conrad Guangzhou will offer special Canton Fair benefits for guests who book early. Those who book prior to September 15 will enjoy a 20 percent discount on rooms. With a perfect location just 20 minutes by car from the Canton Fair complex, the newly-opened Conrad Guangzhou boasts 309 spacious guest rooms and suites in a modern 27-story tower overlooking the Pearl River. The hotel is situated in the midst of a new, multi-use complex, where guests have easy access to shopping, entertainment and public art. Room rate is subject to 16.6 percent service charge and tax. Conrad Guangzhou, 222 Xingmin Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴民路222号广州康莱德酒店 (3739 2222)

TRAVEL DEALS Enjoy Quality Family Time at Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel Treat yourself and your family to some enjoyable experiences with Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel’s Summer Family Package this September! Indulge yourself in this flagship hotel in Zhuhai with a comfortable stay, wonderful dining experience, impressive ocean kingdom and the alluring Water World where dolphins await. Prices start at RMB1,698. For more enquiries or reservations, please call 0756-299 8888 or visit www.chimelong. com. Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin New District 珠海市横琴新区富祥湾长隆横琴湾酒店 (0756-299 8888)

Explore Malawi Famed for its friendliness, Malawi stuns visitors with its biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes. Located in southeastern Africa, the highlands in Malawai are believed to rival Scotland’s. Whether scouting for reptiles at Lizard Island or visiting the bustling and scenic Old Town of the country’s capital, visitors are bound to be astonished by Lake Malawi, a 500-kilometer-long freshwater lake with pristine beaches. A romantic getaway deep into the forest or an adventurous safari are characteristic of the ‘warm heart of Africa,’ with one of our expertly prepared tour plans. For more information, call the Malawi Tourism Bureau’s office in China at 021-6044 7122.

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FOOD & DRINK 1920 Restaurant 1) 4/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District; 2) Shops 67, 69, 72 & 76, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8388 1142); Shop MW01-03, 05, Central Zone, Mall of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District (8709 6033) 1920 咖啡厅 1) 建设六马路一号前幢 4 楼 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城清风街 48 号广粤天地 67, 69, 72, 76 号铺 ; 3) 天河区花城大道 89 号花城汇 MW01-03, 05 商铺 Aroma Bistro Shop 117, 1/F, Voka Street, 460 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (185 0200 1416) 天河区天河北路460号沃凯街首层 117铺 Bravo Shop 114-115, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华就路6号114-115铺 The Brew Sports Bar & Grill 1) Unit 9-11, Huanan Country Garden, Panyu Dadao (across the road from Chimelong Theme Park), Panyu District (3482 0401); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3408 9549); 3) Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Street, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8382 8299) 1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华商业2街9-11 号; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布鲁咖啡馆, 近发展中心; 3) 越秀区建设六马路誉海食街11-13号铺

Buongiorno 1) 3/F, Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8363 3587); 2) A7, Xinshijie Haoyuan Diyi Ju, 168 Dongcheng Nan Lu, Dongguan (0769 2339 6499) 邦奴意大利餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路宜安广场 3 楼 ; 2) 东莞市东城南路 168 号新世界豪圆第一居 A7 号

Element Fresh 1) Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8506); 2) G/F, 42 Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3828 8482) 新元素 , 1) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇广场 L302 店 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城清风街 42 号首层 Happy Monk 1) Back of Yi’an Plaza, Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5597) ; 2) No. 109, 7Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8679); 3) Outdoor Plaza, Happy Valley Mall, 36 Machang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 5317) 1) 越秀区建设五马路宜安广场后门 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 109 号铺 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城马场路 36 号太阳新天地户外广场 Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1)101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3886 2675); 2)Section 2, Yijia Yuan, 7 Xingzhongdao, Zhongshan 1)爱尔兰西餐酒吧, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101; 2) 中山市兴中道7号颐嘉苑2卡 In·Side·Out By Threedrops 3/F, 10 Xietianli, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8203 1400, 189 885 25470) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里10号3楼T

The Locksmith Situated in the charming dining area of Lingnan Tiandi in Foshan, The Locksmith combines innovative dishes with a chic interior and exterior design that's second to none. All herbs, garnishes and some produce is grown onsite, while the Australian head chef personally dryages much of the meat. 2 Qilin She, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan 佛山市禅城区岭南天地麒麟社2号（+86 181 44756916）

Slow Life An organic, health-conscious Western restaurant that excels in Spanish cuisine, Slow Life aims to be a place where guests can take a break from their busy schedules to visit with friends and family over a feast of delicious fusion dishes. Shop 107, 1/F, Gaozhi Dasha, 120 Huangpu Dadao Xi, Tianhe District 天河区黄埔大道西120号高志大厦首层107铺 (3788 7173, 3788 7172)

M9 Restaurant Lounge Shop 112, 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 0171) McCawley’s Bar & Grill Shop 101, 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 7000) 天河区珠江新城花城大道 16 号 101 铺

Oggi Pizzeria 1) Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1282); 4) 1 Tianlun Garden, Jianshe 4 Lu,Yuexiu District (8356 1196) www.oggirestaurant.com 卡布里西餐厅 1) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 119 铺 ; 2) 越秀区建设四马路天伦花园首层

Paulaner Bräuhaus L307, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2808 6333) 宝莱纳 , 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇广场 L307

The Eating Table With seats for more than 200 diners to explore gastronomy at a less frenetic pace, The Eating Table's warm, alluring design enlivens the senses. The owner, who spent years in Melbourne, has ensured that the food delivers to both local and foreign palates. Enjoy a gratifying meal, with a menu that boasts a wide range of appetizers, soups, pastas and both meaty and marine-filled mains. Shop 401, 4/F, GTLand Winter Plaza, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城高德置地冬广场4楼401室 (8398 0860)

Knightship Fusion Restaurant Conveniently located in Zhujiang New Town, Knightship Fusion Restaurant provides gourmet food with international favor in an unparalleled atmosphere. We are committed to applying our understanding of what constitutes a quality life to each dish in our boutique restaurant. In addition to Chinese and Asian foods, you can also taste the best of European fare on our‘fusion’menu. Shop No.116，Zhong Hai Jing Hui Huating, No.33, Liede Da Dao, Tianhe, Guangzhou 广州市天河区猎德大道 33 号中海璟晖华庭一期首层 116 号铺 (85162413)

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Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8520 1579) 天河区体育东路42号

Ricci Creative Eats Shop 015B, G/F, Popark Mall, No.63 Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China (Across the street from IKEA) (3809 6330) 天河区林和中路 63 号东方宝泰购物广场首层（宜家家居对面） Shami House 2/F, Zhao Qing Da Sha, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8355 3012 / 8355 3091) 莎米屋 , 越秀区环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 2 楼

Summer House Directly behind the Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374, www.summerhouse.com.cn) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里（嫁娶屋正后面）粤天地112-116号铺

Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ 1) 1-3/F, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, between Baiyun Hotel and Friendship Store, Yuexiu District (8349 4170, 8349 4171); 2) Shop 102 & 114, Zhonghai Jinghui Huating, 31 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, TianHe District(3801 5002) 1)苏坦土耳其烧烤餐厅, 越秀区环市东路367号1-3楼(白云宾馆与友谊商店夹位处); 2)广州市天河区珠江新城兴盛路31号中海璟晖华庭二期商铺102 & 114 The Tavern Sports Bar Traditional English style bar that fosters a cosy intimate atmosphere. Both Taverns offer an extensive menu of Western favorites and different theme nights throughout the whole week. 1) Poly 108, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550 3038); 2)

On the right side of the Huanan Country Garden, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3482 4882, www.tavernchina.com) 致盛 1) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号保利 108 公馆 ; 2) 番禺区迎宾路华南碧桂园大门右侧

HEALTH

Guangzhou I Born Women’s Hospital No.6 Longkou Dong Lu, Tianhe District (2811 6375/185 2018 8335) 广州爱博恩妇产医院 , 天河区龙口东路 6 号 H&H Dental Center 1/F, Mingmen Building, 4 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3808 0700, 3808 0729; 24-hour hotline: 139 2516 2826; Email: hnhdental@163.com) H&H 牙科中心（嘉茜医疗门诊 ), 天河区珠江新城花城大道 4 号名门大厦正门首层

All Smile - Dr. Lu Int'l Dental Clinic Rm 603-604, 6/F, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu (24-hour hotline: 8755 3380). Mon-Sat 9am-6pm (other times by appointment) 大都会牙科，天河北路183号大都会广场六楼 603-604 Bellaire Medical Center 1)Rm 2202-2203, Qiaoxin Kingold Century, 62 Jinsui Lu, Tianhe District ( 3736 2020/ 24-hr 3736 2110) 2) Rm 302D, Fuli Park, 28 Machang Lu (3891 0511/ 24-hr 152 1881 8990), Bellaireclinic.com 贝利尔诊所，天河区珠江新城马场路富力公园28 商业区302D Deron Dental 11/F, Ice Flower Hotel, 2 Tianhe Bei Lu (3886 4821,www.kaiyiyk. com) 德隆齿科诊所，天河北路 2 号冰花酒店 11 层 Dr. Sherily Xiao Master of Medicine. 20 years TCM & Acupuncture & Massage & Physiotherapy Experience.Only for appointment. Fu Lai Garden Shui Yin Zhi Jie Shui Yin Road Yue Xiu District Guang Zhou. （Tel: 137 1052 6617. E-mail: xiaoshuilan@ hotmail.com. L5, Zoo station, C exit) 广州市越秀区水阴路水阴直街福莱花园 Eur Am Int’l Medical Center 1/F, North Tower, Ocean Pearl Bldg, 19 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng (3758 5328, 24hr urgent care: 137 1041 3347, www. eurammedicalcenter.com) 康辰国际医疗 , 珠江新城华利路 19 号远洋明珠大厦北座首层

Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 6299); 3) Shop101, 712 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8419 1022); 4) Shop101, Fuli Edinburgh Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District(3826 3718); 5) Shop 15 2/F, Chateau Star River Hotel, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District(3479 0641); 6) Shop81-82, G/F, New City Plaza, Olympic Garden, Luoxi New Town, Panyu District(3452 1826); 7) Shop 21, Agile Phase II, Fenghuang Bei Lu, Huadu District(3692 8686) 苏豪路易士，嘉玛发廊，1) 天河区天河北路 366 号都市华庭 13 铺 ; 2) 越秀区环市东路 371-375 号世界贸易中心首层 103A; 3) 海珠区滨江东路 712 号 101 铺 ; 4) 天河区珠江新城华利路 2 号富力爱丁堡公寓 101 铺 ; 5) 番禺区迎宾路星河湾酒店 2 楼 15 号铺 ; 6) 番禺区洛溪新城奥园城市花园首层 81-82 号铺 ; 7) 花都区凤凰北路雅居乐二期 21 号铺 True Pilates China Studio provides Pilates &Gyrotonic lessons for everyone. Add: 7F/7 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town. www.truepilateschina.com (186 2007 6022) 珠江新城花城大道 7 号 7 楼

Sing Health Medical 2 Xian Cun Rd, Zhu Jiang New City, Tian He District, Guangzhou, Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, SatSun 9am-3pm, Tel:3739 2500 Open Every Day 广州新宁门诊，天河区珠江新城冼村路 2 号 United Family Guangzhou Clinic 1/F, Annex Bldg, PICC Bldg, 301 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (4008 919 191, 24-hr urgent care: 8710 6060) 广州越秀和睦家门诊部 , 广州大道中 301 号人保大厦南塔副楼首层

LIFESTYLE SO’ O LK (Hair Salon) 1) G/F, 545 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (3425 7429); 2) Shop 103A, World Trade Centre, 371-375

EDUCATION American International School of Guangzhou (AISG) 1) 3 Yanyu Nan Lu, Ersha Island (8735 3393); 2) 19,Kexiang Road Luogang District,Science Park, Guangzhou (3213 5555) 1) 广州美国人，二沙岛烟雨南路 3 号 ; 2) 广州罗岗区科翔路 19 号

www.cisgz.com 广州加拿大人国际学校，番禺区南村镇雅居乐剑桥郡花园内 Canadian Internatioanal Kindergarten Agile Garden, Yinbin Lu, Panyu District (8456 6551). 加拿大国际幼儿园，番禺区迎宾路雅居乐花园 Canton Global Academy 4 Chuangjia Road, Jinshazhou, Baiyun District, Guagnzhou (180 2401 1757) 广州寰宇外籍人员子女学校 , 广州市白云区金沙洲创佳路 4 号 Clifford School International International Building, Clifford School, Clifford Estates, Shiguang Lu, Panyu District (8471 8273; 8471 1441; 8471 1694) 祈福英语实验学校，番禺区市广路 Eclipse English Education 18D, No.368, Tianhe Bei Road, GZ (Tel:38780382,18922769713) 爱誉英语, 天河北路, 368号, 18D Guangzhou Nanfang International School No.1 South Industrial Park, Yinglong Lu, Longdong, Tianhe District (3886 6952, 3886 3606, Fax: 3886 3680). www.gnischina. com 广州南方国际学校，天河区龙洞迎龙路龙山工业园南1号

Canadian Foreign Language School Cambridgshire Garden, Panyu District (39191868 ext. 0) 广州市番禺区剑桥郡加拿达外国语学校，广州市番禺区剑桥郡花园

Hanbridge Mandarin School Individual Class,Group Class: 50RMB/ Hour~ Daily Chinese/Business Chinese/ HSK Kids Chinese/Cantonese/Company Training 1303, Left tower, Stars building, No.174 Huasui Road,Zhujiang Newtown,Tianhe ,GZ.Branch shcools: Linhexi CITIC & LieDe Pub Street & ShiPaiQiao TaikooHui (TEL&Wechat 020-85645966, 189 9838 3060, 181 0272 9662) 翰语桥中国语总校：天河珠江新城华穗路星辰大厦东塔1303

Canadian International School of Guangzhou Cambridgeshire Garden, Nancun Town, Panyu District (3925 5321)

ISA International School Guangzhou Block C2-2, 128 Yuancun Siheng Lu, Tianhe District (8890 0909, info@isaschool.com) 广州爱莎国际学校, 天河区员村四横路128号红专厂

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Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (8550 1501-05) 印度领事馆，天河区林和中路 8 号海船大厦 14 楼

创意园C2-2 The British School of Guangzhou 983-3 Tonghe Lu, Baiyun District (8709 4788) 广州英国学校, 白云区同和路983-3 Trinity International Kindergarten 663 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8558 3287) 圣心国际幼稚园, 天河区珠江新城花城大道663号 Utahloy Int’l School www.utahloy.com 1) 800 Shatai Bei Lu, Baiyun District (8720 2019, fax 8704 4296); 2) Sanjiang Town, Zeng Cheng (8291 4691 fax: 8291 3303) 广州誉德莱国际学校，1) 白云区沙太北路 800 号；2) 增城三江镇

HOTEL Chimelong Hotel Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478 6838, gz.chimelong.com) 长隆酒店 , 番禺区番禺大道 Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 8888, www. chimelong.com) 长隆横琴湾酒店 , 珠海市横琴新区 Chimelong Penguin Hotel Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 3366, www. chimelong.com) 长隆企鹅酒店, 珠海市横琴新区 Chimelong Circus Hotel Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 3399, www. chimelong.com) 长隆马戏酒店, 珠海市横琴新区 China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel 122, Liuhua Lu (8666 6888) www.MarriottChinahotel. com 中国大酒店 , 流花路 122 号 Conrad Guangzhou 222 Xingmin Lu, Tianhe District (3739 2222) 广州康莱德酒店，天河区兴民路222号 DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou 391 Dongfeng Lu, Yuexiu District (2833 7215; 2833 2888) 广州希尔顿逸林酒店 , 越秀区东风路 391 号

CONSULATES Argentina 2405, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3888 0328, cguan@mrecic.gov.ar) 阿根廷共和国领事馆 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 2405 单元 Christian Fellowship Hilton Hotel Guangzhou Tianhe , 215 Lin He Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 9999) (Foreigners only. Please bring ID) Worship Hours: 10am-11:30am.every Sunday. 广州天河新天希尔顿酒店 , 广州天河区林和西横路 215 号 Guangdong Int’l Volunteer Expatriate Service (GIVES) Contact Rosaline Yam (8778 2778; givescn@yahoo.com) www.gives.cn Guangzhou Women’s Int’l Club (GWIC) For contact information, visit www.gwic.org Brazil Rm 1403, 10 Huaxia Lu, R&F Center, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (02083652236; cg. cantao.itamaraty.gov.br) 巴西驻广州总领事馆, 珠江新城华夏路10号富力中心1403室 Australia 12/F, Zhujiang New City, Development Centre, 3 Linjiang Lu (Tel: 3814 0111; Fax: 3814 0112) www.guangzhou. china.embassy.gov.au 澳大利亚领事馆，临江路 3 号珠江新城发展中心 12 楼 Belgium Room 0702, 7/F, R & F Center, Unit 2, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 3877 2351; Fax: 3877 2353) 天河区珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 7 楼 0702 室 Cambodia Rm 802, The Garden Hotel (Tower), Huangshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8333 8999 - 805; Fax: 8365 2361) 柬埔寨领事馆，环市东路花园酒店大楼 808 室

Grand Hyatt Guangzhou 12, Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8396 1234 www.guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com) 广州富力君悦大酒店 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号

Canada 26/F, Tower 1, Taikoo Hui, 385 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8611 6100, Fax: 8667 2401) www.guangzhou.gc.ca 加拿大领事馆，天河区天河路 385 号太古汇一座 26 楼

Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6108 8888) 广州正佳广场万豪酒店，天河区天河路 228 号

Colombia Unit 12, 36/F No 5, Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe, Guangzhou (8883 4826, cguangzhou@cancilleria.gov.co) 哥伦比亚驻广州总领事馆，珠江西路 5 号广州国际金融中心主塔写字楼 36 层 12 单元

Langham Place Guangzhou 638 Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District(8916 3388) 广州南丰朗豪酒店 , 海珠区新港东路 638 号 LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou 368, Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989, www.thegardenhotel.com.cn) LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 广州花园酒店 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 (8333 8989) LN Hotel Five, Guangzhou 277 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District （8931 0505）广州岭南五号酒店，越秀区沿江中路 277 号 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8888) 广州文华东方酒店 , 天河区天河路 389 号 Park Hyatt Guangzhou 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (3769 1234) 广州柏悦酒店天河区珠江新城华夏路 16 号 Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou 1, Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888, www. shangri-la.com) 广州香格里拉大酒店 , 海珠区会展东路 1 号 Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888) 广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号 . www.sofitel.com The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou 3, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688, www.ritzcarlton.com) 广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店, 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 W Guangzhou 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (6628 6628) 广州 W 酒店 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号 White Swan Hotel 1 Shamian Nan Jie, Liwan District (8188 6968) 白天鹅宾馆 , 荔湾区沙面南街 1 号

Indonesia Rm 1201-1223, 2/F, West Building, Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8601 8772; fax 8601 8773; kjrigz@public. guangzhou.gd.cn) 印度尼西亚领事馆，流花路 120 号东方宾馆西座 2 楼 1201-1223 室 Israel 19/F, Development Center, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8513 0509) 以色列领事馆，天河区珠江新城临江大道 3 号发展中心 19 楼 . Guangzhou.mfa.gov.il Italy Rm 1403, International Finance Place (IFP), 8, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3839 6225; Fax: 8550 6370) 意大利领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国际金融广场 14 楼 1403 室 Japan 1/F, East Tower, The Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8334 3009; Fax: 8333 8972) www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan. go.jp 日本领事馆，环市东路 368 号花园酒店东塔 1 楼 Korea (Republic) 18 Youlin Lu, Chigang Consulate Area, Haizhu District (Tel: 2919 2999; fax 2919 2980; Guangzhou@mofat. go.kr) 韩国领事馆，海珠区赤岗领事馆区友邻路 18 号 Kuwait 10A-10D, Nanyazhonghe Plaza, 57 Lingjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3807 8070; Fax: 3807 8007). 科威特国总领事馆，珠江新城临江大道 57 号南雅中和广场 10A-10D Malaysia Rm 1915-1918, 19/F, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu ((Tel: 3877 0765; Fax: 3877 2320) 马来西亚领事馆，天河北路 233 号中信广场 19 楼 1915-1918 室 Mexico Rm2001, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 2208 1540; Fax: 2208 1539) 墨西哥领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 20 楼 01 单元 Netherlands 34/F, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3813 2200; Fax: 3813 2299) www.hollandinchina.org 荷兰领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼 New Zealand Rm C1055, Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8667 0253; Fax: 8666 6420; Guangzhou@nzte.govt.nz) www.nzte.govt.nz 新西兰领事馆，流花路 122 号中国大酒店商业大厦 1055 室 Norway Suite 1802, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (3811 3188 Fax: 3811 3199) 挪威领事馆，天河北路 233 号中信广场 180 室

Cuba Rm 2411, West Tower, Huapu Plaza, 13 Huaming Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 2238 2603 / 2238 2604; Fax: 2238 2605) 珠江新城华明路 13 号华普广场西塔 2411

Peru Unit 01 on 32/F 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe (Tel: 6184 6244; Fax: 6631 1804) 秘鲁驻广州总领事馆，珠江西路5号广州国际金融中心主塔写字楼32层01单元

Denmark Rm 1578, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8666 0795; Fax: 8667 0315) 丹麦领事馆，流花路 122 号中国大酒店写字楼 1578 室

Philippines Rm 706-712 Guangdong Int’l Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 1461; Fax: 8333 0573) www.guangzhoupcg.org 菲律宾领事馆，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 706-712 室

Ecuador Room 1801, R&F Building, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7650; Fax: 3892 7550) 厄瓜多尔共和国驻广州领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 1801 室

Poland 63 Shamian Da Jie (Tel: 8121 9993; Fax: 8121 9995) 波兰领事馆，沙面大街 63 号

France Rm 810, 8/F, Main Tower, Guangdong Int’l Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (2829 2000) www.consulfrance-canton. org/ 法国领事馆，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼８10 室 Germany 14/F Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8313 0000; Fax: 8516 8133) www.kanton.diplo.de 德国领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 14 楼 Greece Rm 2105, HNA Building, 8 Linhe Zhong Lu (Tel: 8550 1114; Fax: 8550 1450; grgencon.guan@mfa.gr) 希腊领事馆 , 林和中路 8 号海航大厦 2105 室 Guangzhou Narcotics Anonymous Meetings: Monday 6.30pm and Friday 7pm. (For help: 188 9857 0042 (French, Chinese & English), 133 3287 0750 (Persian), 185 8876 4470 (English), www.nachina.com) India 14/F, Haichuan Dasha, 8 Linhe

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Singapore Unit 2418, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3891 2345; Fax: 3891 2933) 新加坡领事馆，天河北路 233 中信广场 2418 室 Spain Rm 501/507/508 5/F, R&F Center, 10 Huaxia Lu, Pearl River New City (Tel: 3892 7185 / 3892 8909; Fax: 3892 7197). www. maec.es/consulados/canton 西班牙驻广州总领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 5 楼 501/507/508 室 Switzerland 27/F, Kingold Century, 62 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 3833 0450; Fax: 3833 0453) 瑞士领事馆，天河区珠江新城金穗路 62 号侨鑫国际金融中心 27 层 Thailand Rm M07, 2/F, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8385 8988; Fax: 8388 9567) 泰国领事馆，环市东路 368 号花园酒店 2 楼 M07 室 The Russian Federation 26/A, Development Centre, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (8518 5001 Fax: 8518 5099 (office)/ 8518 5088(visa section)) 俄罗斯联邦驻广州总领事馆 , 珠江新城临江大道 3 号发展中心 26/A

Turkey Rm. 23A, Development Center Building, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3785 3466, bkesmen@mfa. gov.tr) 天河区珠江新城临江大道 3 号发展中心 23A United States 43 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 3814 5000) http://guangzhou-ch.usembassy-china. org.cn/   美国领事馆，天河区珠江新城华就路 43 号 Vietnam 2/F, Hua Xia Hotel, Haizhou Square, Qiaoguang Lu (Tel: 8330 5911; Fax: 8330 5915) 越南领事馆，侨光路华沙大酒店 B 座 2 楼北部

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE American Chamber of Commerce Suite 1801, Guangzhou International Sourcing Center, 8 Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District (Tel: 8335 1476; Fax: 8332 1642; amcham@amcham-sunthchina.org) www. amcham-southchina.org 美国商会，海珠区琶洲大道东 8 号广州国际采购中心 1801 室 Australian Chamber of Commerce Rm1714 -15, Main Tower, Guangdong International Building, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 2237 2866; Fax: 8319 0765; mail@ austcham-southchina.org). www.austcham-southchina.org 澳洲商会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦主楼 1714 – 15 室 BenCham, Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) Chamber of Commerce in China, Pearl River Delta, Floor 34, 208 Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu (155 2118 2708 ). 荷比卢商会 , 天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼 www.bencham.org British Chamber of Commerce Unit 2201B, International Financial Center, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District ( Tel: 8331 5013; Fax: 8331 5016; events@britchamgd. com) 英国商会，天河区珠江西路 5 号国际金融中心 2201B European Union Chamber of Commerce Rm 2817, Tower A, Shine Plaza, 9 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3801 0269; Fax: 3801 0275) 中国欧盟商会，天河区林和西路9号耀中广场A塔2817室 French Chamber of Commerce in South China (CCIFC) Room 802, 8/F, Leatop Plaza, 32 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (2916 5535) 天河区珠江新城珠江东路 32 号利通广场 8 层 02 单元 German Chamber of Commerce 1903 Leatop Plaza, 32 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8755 2353; Fax: 8755 1889; chamber@gz.china.ahk.de) china.ahk.de 天河区珠江东路 32 号利通广场 1903 室 Italian Chamber of Commerce Rm 948, Office Tower, the Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu ( Tel: 8365 2682; Fax: 8365 2983) 意大利商会，环市东路 368 号花园大厦 948 房 www.cameraitacina.com China-Philippines Chamber of Commerce Rm 1613, Main Tower, Guangdong International Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8331 1888-71613; Fax: 8331 1983; E-mail: cpcc2005@21cn.com) 中国菲律宾商会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 1613 室 Spanish Chamber of Commerce Rm. 1305, 13/F, Main Tower, Guangdong International Building, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (Tel: 3892 7531; Fax: 3892 7127; www. spanishchamber-ch.com) 越秀区环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦主楼 1305 室

Chin-Door Culture Kindergarten Full-time Foreign English Teacher needed in Chin-Door Culture Kindergarten in Baiyun district. Resume please email to Cecilia Zhang. Email address: 398423591@qq.com.

ACCOUNTING FIRMS Harris Corporate Solutions Ltd Guangzhou | Shanghai | Beijing | Hong Kong Established since 1972 • WFOE & Rep. Office Set Up • Accounting & Tax Compliance • Payroll, HR & Visa Solutions • Hong Kong & Offshore Company Registration • Hong Kong & China Bank Account Opening Serving all your business needs for investing in China. Call us for a free consultation. Tel: (86)20-8762 0508 Mobile: 135-703-48815 Email: info.gz@harriscorps.com.cn Romeo Lau & Co. work visa, WFOE, JV, RO, HK company, auditing, car rental,driver license. www.romeolawoffice.com Mobile: 13570993252, 020-38865269, dmc_ canto@yahoo.com

BUSINESS SERVICES Asiabs & B.string Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai 1) Setting-up HK, BVI and other offshore company 2) Setting-up WFOE, JV, Representative Office in China mainland 3) Accounting, Taxation, HR, Visa & Trading service Tel: 852 8102 2592 /  86 21 58362605       86 10 65637970 Website: www.AsiaBS.com www.Stringbc.com E-mail: info@stringbc.com CENTURY, a Comprehensive Office Services Company 1. Office Relocation, Personal Relocation 2. Second-hand Office Furniture Resell 3. Office Cleaning Services 4. Landscaping/Indoor Plant 5. Carpet Cleaning 6. Pest Control Tel: (86 20) 2816 5345 Email: guangzhou@centuryrelo.com

Eclipse English Education Native English teachers wanted. Competitive pay with flexible scheduling. Free Chinese classes for employees. Tianhe location. 13902273359 or (020) 38780382 Mrs. Wong

MOVING & SHIPPING HiTouch Consulting Leading business and legal solution provider • Company Registration • Tax & Accounting • Intellectual Property • China Visa Tel: (8620) 8355 5515 Website: www.hitouch.com Guangzhou丨Shanghai 丨Yiwu

JOBS OFFERED South China HR English Website (English.job168.com) China's most famous & professional job hunting website 8/F, Nanfang Jingdian Building, No. 198 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 1/F,Huapu Building, No.104 Tianhe Road,Guangzhou (Tel: 85584676) 南方人才网英文站(english.job168.com) 广州市天河路198号南方精典大厦八楼广州市天河路104号华普大厦西座一楼

Rayca Moving & Transportation Services With 10 years experience, Rayca provides international, domestic, local moving services & pet relocation service. We can effectively move you anywhere with competitive price! You move, you save! Service hotline: 400-048-9099 Email: info@raycatrans.com Website:www.raycatrans.com

REAL ESTATE Life Partner provides house leasing, housekeeping and other personalized services to expatriates from Multi Corporations and foreign institutes as well as to individuals. Guangzhou/Foshan/Zhaoqing/Zhengzhou/Wuhan Since 2004 Contact Person: Ellen Pan, Tel: 020-3881 3137, Mobile: 159 1878 3607 Email: panhj@lifepartner.cn Web: www.lifepartner.cn

CHURCH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Expatriates welcome! Large group multinational, non-denominational expatriate Christians hold English services Sundays 10.00am to 11.30am. Need foreign citizenship proof. Website: www.gicf.net Tel: 177 2768 5019.

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Asian Tigers Mobility Is an international relocation specialist started in 1988 handling visa and immigration, orientation, home finding, international, domestic and local moves and settling in services in China. We are FAIM & ISO 9001-2008 accredited, members of the OMNI and FIDI which gives us the global representation. Contact us: Tel:(8620) 8326 6758 / 8666 2655 E-mail: general.can@asiantigers-china. com Website: www.asiantigers-mobility.com AGS Four Winds is leading international moving company offers a full range relocation, moving, and storage services. Our global network of over 300 offices

TRAVEL Free N Easy Travel An International Travel Agency in GZ, offers you the most competitive airfares, best discounted hotels worldwide and great getaway packages. Call our Toll free no.800-830-2353 or Tel 3877 2345 or email us at Guangzhou@fnetravel. com or visit us at our travel center at 218 Sky Galleria, CITIC PALAZA, 233 Tianhe North Road or check for more details at our website---www .fnetravel .com Turkish Airlines Rm. 6107, Citic Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3877 1690, 3877 1691, www.turkishairlines.com)天河区天河北路233号中信广场6107室

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SEPTEMBER

Horoscopes

That’s zhou Guang

Finally, a horoscope that understands your life in Guangzhou. BY NOELLE MATEER

Virgo

Libra

8.24~9.23 Have you ever had an incredible bowl of dan dan mian – one that leaves a satisfying, borderline-sensual tingle on the tongue? And it’s the best bowl of noodles you’ve ever had, and you want to tell all your friends about it? And then, three hours later, you’re struck with violent, ravaging diarrhea? That’s a metaphor for how your September’s gonna go.

Scorpio

9.24~10.23

10.24~11.22

When ordering dinner on Meituan, do not select any dish with an odd letter of numbers in the name. Also, no burgers. (They’re better fresh anyway.) Do not order pizza on the 17th.

Success is the best kind of revenge. Unless, of course, your high school frenemy is visiting China. In this case, you can give him or her terrible advice, like that Grandview Mall is lovely on a Saturday afternoon.

11.23~12.21

You will find a hidden treasure in your liangpi this month. This treasure is very auspicious, but not at all edible. We’re just saying be careful. Also, test the brakes before riding any Ofo bikes.

Aries

Capricorn

Aquarius 1.21~2.19

2.20~3.20

3.21~4.20

The stars have the answer to your question, which is undoubtedly: Where is the best Xinjiang restaurant in town? It’s the one in Xinjiang Dasha (obviously), on Tianhe Bei Lu.

Oktoberfest is just around the corner, and you will have a riotous evening at one of Guangzhou's illustrious Bavarian brauhauses. There, you will meet a beautiful stranger, sparking a passionate romance. FYI, he’s not German – he’s just wearing leiderhosen.

You’re visiting home soon. How wonderful! Just do not visit a craft brewery on a Sunday – if you do, your passport will go missing. Be wary of tall men in blue hats.

You’re trying to decide where to go for Golden Week, and if you wait any longer to book your tickets, they’ll be gone. Good fortune awaits you in Bali. Trouble awaits in Thailand. Do not fly Aeroflot.

12.22~1.20

Taurus

Gemini

Pisces

Sagittarius

Cancer

Leo

4.21~5.21

5.22~6.21

6.22~7.22

7.23~8.23

Befriend someone who owns a sanlunche , or a rickshaw with a little cart attached on the back. This will be useful when you move house, and also useful when your friends drink too much on your pub crawl. Do not drink and drive rickshaws.

Drink expensive cocktails on Party Pier this month and you will be rewarded with a higher ‘grade’ on your work visa. Don’t ask how, exactly. It’s the stars that say this, not us. Wear black on the 13th.

Forget everything you think you know – your worldview is about to be flipped upside down. You will have a life-changing epiphany on the smoggiest day of September. Don't bother buying a face mask though – this isn't Beijing.

Buy a margarita on the 12th, and you’ll experience good luck for the rest of the week. It must be the slushy kind, though. Zapata's has the most auspicious margarita.

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