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OCTOBER 2018

城市漫步珠三角英文版 10月份

China’s Tech Firms Soon to Blur Bounds of ‘Reality’

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Editor's Note

OCTOBER 2018

WIN

October has to be one of my favorite months of the year. In South China,

it means the heat and humidity will begin to temper themselves and you

can enjoy an outdoor meal without melting. Of course, October also means

Halloween, which equates to boozy parties and fun costumes (and who the hell doesn’t enjoy dressing up?).

To celebrate the arrival of autumn, we’ve assembled a fantastic issue of

That’s PRD for you to sink your teeth into. In addition to a fascinating Cover Story on China’s development of augmented reality tech (page 38) and an

interesting feature piece about Guangzhou’s super-late night markets in our City section (page 10), we also unveil the big winners from our second annual That’s Hospitality Awards (page 20).

Also in this issue, I recap Typhoon Mangkhut (page 7) and That’s

We’re giving away tickets to some of the very best events in the Pearl River Delta, alongside a host of free meals and other goodies. Follow our official WeChat feeds and sign up for our weekly newsletter for your chance to win major prizes! To stay up to date, visit www.thatsmags. com or scan the QR codes below and follow our WeChat accounts.

Shanghai Editor-in-Chief Dominic Ngai introduces readers to an out-of-thisworld cafe in Guangzhou (page 26). As always, the latest F&B news awaits you in the second half of this issue!

And finally, I’d like to take this chance to welcome a number of new

ThatsGuangzhou

editorial members to the team: Ryan Gandolfo (aka Gandalf) is our new

Guangzhou editor, Bryan Grogan has taken over the reins as Shenzhen editor and Jonathan Zhong is our newest Shenzhen staff writer. All three of these

individuals come with media experience and we are excited for them to share their work with you in the coming months and years.

ThatsShenzhen

Happy Halloween!

Matthew Bossons Editor-in-Chief

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38 COVER STORY

6 CITY

YOUR LIFE AS NEVER SEEN BEFORE

7 INTO THE STORM

China’s tech firms soon to blur bounds of ‘reality.’ .

Life on the front line of Typhoon Mangkhut.

10 DEALING IN DARK HOURS Exploring Guangzhou’s ‘ghost markets.’

15 CHARLOTTA GANDOLFO

Entrepreneur and designer.

20 THAT'S HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2018

59 EVENTS

THE WRAP

14 LIFE & STYLE

Forget the journey, go for the destination.

OCT 13 Macondo

30 ARTS 31 PHILIP GREFER Founder of WISE, and co-founder of Fake Music Media & NEU.

OCT 22

36 CHINA MUSIC CORNER

Mariah Carey

Three new homegrown albums on our radar this month.

48 EAT & DRINK 49 WHAT THE FISH!?

OCT 5-6 Beertopia MO

When Sichuan-style fish meets an Italian classic.

54 GETTIN’ TIPSY

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OCT 19-21 The 21st Lusofonia Festival

CITY

Early Retirement P8 6 | SZ | OCTOBER 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

Dealing in Dark Hours

Exploring Guangzhou’s ‘ghost markets,’ p10

City Snapshot P9

TALES OF THE CITY

INTO THE STORM

Life on the Front Line of Typhoon Mangkhut By Matthew Bossons

storm of epic proportions touched down in South China last month, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. On the morning of September 16, Typhoon Mangkhut began a 12-hour long attack on the coastal regions of Guangdong province; the storm, according to AccuWeather, had the power of a Category 2 hurricane. On the previous day, at around 2am on September 15, Mangkhut made landfall on the Philippines’ largest and most populated island, Luzon. The storm – which was classified as a ‘super typhoon’ when it arrived in the Philippines – claimed well over 60 lives on Luzon, including at least 44 people in the town of Itogon after a massive landslide. In anticipation of the storm, schools across Guangdong province announced they would be closed on Monday, September 17, as a precaution. Transportation in the Pearl River Delta also ground to a halt: ferries were canceled, train routes suspended and roads closed. When the storm arrived in Guangdong, I was staying at a hotel on Dameisha Beach, in Shenzhen, with my family. When we had breakfast at around 9am on Sunday, September 16, storm swell was rushing from the beach onto the hotel’s patio and pool area. Hours later, powerful waves forced open the doors on the hotel’s ground floor and flooded the buffet restaurant. “This is the strongest storm to hit Shenzhen in 20 years,” the hotel manager told me over breakfast. “But we’re prepared and our staff members are familiar with how to deal with storms.” And prepared they were. Staff at the hotel were quick to relocate guests from areas deemed dangerous and power was maintained throughout the hotel for the entirety of the storm. Despite the onslaught of water into the hotel’s buffet eatery, staff were able to provide breakfast, lunch and

dinner on the second floor. No one went hungry, and life inside the hotel went on with relative normality despite the mega storm unfolding outside. Others were not so lucky. Inside the beach-front hotel, guests sat glued to their phones, videos were being frantically shared, both from inside the hotel and other areas of the Pearl River Delta. Footage of windows falling from skyscrapers in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Guangzhou; paper and office supplies flying from windowless office towers; flooded streets and submerged parking garages; all of it horrifying, all of it very real. Despite planning to stay just one night at the resort, Mangkhut’s wrath meant that a Sunday departure was simply not possible. When my wife, daughter and myself finally departed the hotel on the morning of September 17, the sheer power of the storm was quickly put into perspective on our way to Shenzhen North Railway Station. Trees and lamp posts slashed clean in half, glass-strewn sidewalks and windowless apartment buildings: the damage laid bare

for all to see. Early estimates put the damage caused by Mangkhut in Guangdong at RMB200million, possibly more. In Shenzhen alone, over 8,000 trees were destroyed, while 68 street lights and over 90 vehicles fell victim to the mighty storm. Tragically, four deaths were reported in Guangdong province. In response to the natural disaster, the National Ministry of Emergency Management and the National Commission for Disaster Reduction activated a LevelIV National Emergency Response, sending crisis teams to aid in disaster-relief in some of the province’s more severely hit areas, such as Jiangmen and Yangjiang. While some may be quick to dub Mangkhut an anomaly (perhaps rightly so, based on past false alarms), large storms are predicted to grow more frequent in the future due to climate change. If you haven’t already, it may be time to invest in an emergency kit to keep around the house – I know I will.

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THE BUZZ RANDOM NUMBER

DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

9 hours

Horse Riding Woman

That’s how long it takes to travel from Beijing to Hong Kong via high-speed rail, with the opening of the GuangzhouShenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail on September 23. The new route is the first high-speed route to Hong Kong from the Chinese mainland. Ticket prices for the Beijing-Hong Kong route start from RMB1,077. The journey from Shanghai’s Hongqiao Station to Hong Kong’s new West Kowloon Station can be completed in eight hours and 17 minutes for the price of just RMB1,008 (second class seats) on the new train. The train will also significantly cut travel times within the Pearl River Delta region. The 48-minute journey from Guangzhou South to Hong Kong will cost as low as RMB214 (HKD260), while fares from Futian and Shenzhen North will start from RMB66 (HKD80) and RMB74 (HKD90), respectively. The trip from Shenzhen Futian Station to Hong Kong will take just 15 minutes.

Videos and images of a woman riding a horse in downtown Shanghai went viral last month. The 26-year-old woman wearing a black tank top and high-heeled boots was seen with her steed near the Yan’an Lu elevated road. When passersby asked what she was doing, she responded: “Nothing, this is my pet.” The woman and her horse were temporarily detained by police following the incident, but it wasn’t her first run-in with the law as she had received a warning from police the day before her stunt for keeping the horse in her residential compound, which is illegal in Shanghai’s urban areas. Authorities told the woman and her equine companion to GTFO ASAP. The horse has not been seen since. Scan the code to see more photos and video from the incident.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

Scan the code to learn more about the new high-speed rail.

“No one can shoulder the responsibilities of chairman and CEO forever.” So wrote Alibaba cofounder and chairman Jack Ma in a letter announcing his plans to retire next year. Under the 12-month succession plan, the tech billionaire will hand the reins over to 46-year-old Daniel Zhang in September 2019. Ma will also remain on Alibaba Group’s board of directors until the annual general meeting of shareholders in 2020. Following his retirement, Ma plans to spend more of his time and fortune pursuing philanthropy and education. Scan the code to see a video of Ma giving a motivating pep talk to Alibaba employees in 1999.

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

kejin / kè jīn / 氪金 v. to spend a lot of money playing a game, or on ingame purchases Ah that guy just killed me! I didn't do anything to him. Why?

Because he can. Look at all the weapons he has. He is a kejin player. But I want revenge! Then you better kejin too!

CITY SNAPSHOT

In case you missed it in the news, the global economy is not doing so hot right now. Scientists have discovered that the gaming industry does especially well when the economy is bad, possibly because gaming helps us escape to a fantasy world where we have special powers, can buddy up with our best friends and conquer exotic lands, and have fulfilling lives. The gaming industry in China is booming right now, and many Chinese gamers are willing to pay hundreds – sometimes thousands – for features and weapons in games, with per-user spending growing 10-fold year-on-year. When you drop serious money in an online game, it's called kejin. To be clear, we are not talking about the measly 5 yuan spent so you can customize your character's haircut here. Kejin is dropping one month's rent so your character in the game looks really fly, or has exclusive powers and spells, or to even take your virtual girlfriend out in style. Those who support kejin say it's okay to spend money to have fun, while those who are opposed to it say if you always kejin to take your virtual girlfriend out, she'll be the only girlfriend you'll ever have. More cynical players even say that the ke in kejin comes from the word 'lesson,' and jin means money. Together, kejin means 'lessons you pay for,' as in you'll regret doing it but hopefully learn to know better next time. If you don't kejin, it might take you months to get to the same level as the kejin players. The things you toil for, other players can just kejin and get it instantly. But wait a minute, we thought games were supposed to be our escape from the real world... Well, at least happiness is guaranteed in games when you pay. Another round of World of Warcraft, anyone? Mia Li

‘Futian Rising’ This month’s featured image was captured by Instagram user @this_is_sammy_samosa in Shenzhen’s Futian District shortly after sunrise last month. In the back of the photo, you can see the top of Ping An International Finance Centre – Shenzhen’s tallest building and the fourth tallest building in the world at 599 meters. Tag #thatsguangzhou or #thatsshenzhen for a chance to be featured on our feed and in the magazine.

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DEALING IN DARK HOURS Exploring Guangzhou’s ‘Ghost Markets’ By Tristin Zhang

ou’d be forgiven for thinking the pedestrian pathway on Haizhu Bridge would be dead quiet at 4am, but you’d be wrong. Every morning, from around 3am until whenever the chengguan show up (usually between 6-7am), the tranquility of nighttime along the Pearl River is broken by the bustle of commerce, with a motley crew of street vendors and antique peddlers setting up shop along the western side of the iconic bridge. On a Saturday morning back in May, we pulled ourselves out of bed sometime between 2 and 3am to pay a visit to this latenight phenomenon. Known as a ‘ghost market’ to Guangzhou locals, we were tipped-off to the existence of the Haizhu Bridge market by word of mouth. Admittedly skeptical (and half expecting to find a deserted,

dark bridge), we arrived at the river crossing sometime around 4am and were surprised to find a hive of activity. Stretching from Nanhua Dong Lu, in the south, over the entirety of the bridge’s western sidewalk, the first and most famous ghost market on our list was crammed full of buyers and sellers. Old fishing equipment, Republic of China-era coins, pornographic DVDs, baijiu, a violin with broken strings: the items on offer at the Haizhu Bridge ghost market ran the gambit. Old women sifted through secondhand dresses, mixed amongst heaps of assorted garments. Middle-age men scrutinized jade stones, antiques and old badges under the light of handheld torches, their shadows cast long over the trinkets strewn across the surface of the sidewalk. We started our early morn-

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ing shopping excursion at the south side of Haizhu Bridge. On our way up the bridge deck, we encountered a vendor hawking Chinese medicine-related items. As we passed, he bragged aloud about his collection of high-quality mushrooms; in front of him, a copy of American Drug Index (1982) rests amongst a selection of Chinese cookbooks. Also in his possession: a copy of Mao’s Little Red Book, an ancient Herica camera, a handbag and a stone grinder for herbs. As for the prices at the market? Dirt cheap. We asked Ms. Wang, another vendor on the bridge, the price of a ‘power twister bar’ (a piece of exercise equipment comprised of a metal coil and two grips), to which she replied “8 kuai.” We made small talk with Wang (in Chinese, gasp!), asking here where she is from. “Ai ya! He is speaking Chinese? Where is he from?” asked Wang. “Canada. Vancouver,” we responded in Chinese. “Vancouver! My friend is living in Vancouver. Her whole family has moved over there,” Wang

stated with unbridled enthusiasm. With a smile, Wang told us about her friend who had left China for Canada, before filling us in on the nuances of dumplings – the preferred edible in her home region of North China. As the hands on the clock neared 7am, traffic on the bridge began to pick up. Around this time, a posse of chengguan arrived at the makeshift market. “Pack up and leave,” they ordered.

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he origin of the ghost markets is difficult to trace. Also referred to as ‘tianguang xu,’ or ‘daybreak markets,’ ghost markets generally sell secondhand goods, collectables and antiques (some more authentic than others…). They are the Chinese equivalent of flea markets, but with one important distinction: vendors do not pay rent.

As the name implies, these open-air marketplaces operate, for the most part, during the early hours of the morning, owing to their illegality by city management regulations. Similar markets are also run in Hong Kong and Jiangmen, west of Guangzhou. Today, there are only two ghost markets left in Guangzhou. In earlier times, there were as many as six of these unique flea markets operating in the old parts of town. The ‘ghost market’ on Renmin Bei Lu, which runs south from Guangzhou Railway Station, closed in October of 2016, but the way it initially came into being is an intriguing story. “After the Reform and Opening-up Policy, grave robbers from Henan would carry artifacts down to Guangzhou to sell. Because the only train back then arrived in Guangzhou at 3am, they would just sell [the artifacts] on Renmin Bei Lu,” Wu Kaisi told us over early morning dim sum, after showing us around the market on Guangta Lu, where Guangzhou’s oldest mosque is situated. On our second visit to the Haizhu Bridge market, Wu, 23, served as our guide. A law major graduate from South China University of Technology, Wu is a ‘professional ghost market’ goer who has a passion for vintage, secondhand trinkets. He has been running a daybreak market tour every Saturday (aside from rainy days) for two years. “Hey, you there!” a vendor called to Wu in a friendly man-

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ner as we walked past his post on the bridge deck. With us were two other ‘tourists,’ one of whom locked her eyes on a pair of earrings. In an attempt to barter, the woman asked for the accessories at a much lower price than the given cost of RMB30, irritating the owner, who snapped at the woman in Cantonese. Continuing our confrontational visit to the market, Wu later engaged in a fiery exchange with a shirtless male vendor, telling the salesman to “shut up” as we walked away. ---------------------------------

ack in October of 2017, Wu was interviewed by CCTV. The news network was interested in why he chose to become a ‘junkman’ after graduating with a law degree from one of the best universities in China. While court rooms and legal documents are something Wu has shunned, he does more than just run late-night shopping tours. Wu also operates a vintage store in Xiaozhou village, where a collection of his timeworn collectibles are available for purchase. In his house near the shop, Wu’s living room is chockfull of bizarre items, from African masks, old books and aged porcelain, to old cameras, Buddha figurines and boom boxes. According to Wu, the vendors on Haizhu Bridge are a mix of vagrants, scavengers, antique resellers and “those who sell gold bricks,” otherwise known as folks selling high quality knockoffs at rock-bottom prices.

During our visit to the bridge with Wu, he purchased himself a pair of fake Nike shoes at the wallet-busting cost of RMB2. Vendors at the Haizhu Bridge market only gather on the west side of the river crossing, owing to the fact that the opposite side of the bridge is under the jurisdiction of Yuexiu District. The west side is under the authority of Haizhu District. If the vendors decided to open shop on the east side of the bridge in addition to the west, it would mean dealing with chengguan from both districts and a complicated regulatory process. Tolerated until 8.30am each morning, the Guangta Lu market in Liwan District is more self-

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After the Reform and Opening-up Policy, grave robbers from Henan would carry artifacts down to Guangzhou to sell. Because the only train back then arrived in Guangzhou at 3am, they would just sell [the artifacts] on Renmin Bei Lu regulated, with the majority of vendors consisting of antique shop owners (which, we might add, means higher prices). From old books, sketches and Chinese ink paintings, to old coins, vases and pornographic posters, the material scope of this market doesn’t fall short either. When we visited the Guangta Lu market, vendors were lined up on both sides of the street, as well as the adjoining Haizhu Zhong Lu. As we were examining some old Yuan Shikai coins, Wu came over and patted our shoulders, a sign to inform us that the ‘vintage’ coins were not real. “This market is a platform

where buyers and vendors get acquainted with each other,” Wu told us, noting that he has met and befriended several like-minded individuals at the Guangta Lu market. For city management officials, the ‘ghost markets’ are clearly a nuisance, a ‘tumor’ to be removed from the city’s streets. For the vendors, however, the markets are a place they can make a living, and be part of Guangzhou’s cultural heritage. For us, the thrifty shopper, the markets serve as a real-life Treasure Island, where the chance to discover something truly special brings us back time and time again.

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STYLE Gone Dark

A concrete jungle-inspired cafe in Guangzhou, p26

That's Hospitality Awards 2018 P20

SPOTLIGHT

CHARLOTTA GANDOLFO

Entrepreneur and Designer Interview by Dominic Ngai

Originally from Sweden, Charlotta Gandolfo launched her eponymous womenswear label a little more than a year ago in Shanghai. Bringing a minimalist touch to traditional resort wear, Gandolfo’s dresses are inspired by her upbringing and adventures around the world. What’s the inspiration behind your brand? I design for internationally minded women who travel. I decided to create the brand because there wasn’t really anything that caters to us and our needs: versatile clothes that are both elegant and effortless and made with high-quality material. What is Scandinavian resort wear?

Growing up in Scandinavia, my taste is influenced by the minimalistic aesthetic from the region. This allows me to bring a unique perspective and an understated tone to resort wear, a category dominated by overly ethnic designs and material. With my designs, you can dress up or dress down for different occasions, and they’re versatile enough to transition from beaches to the streets of urban metropolises. What occasions are your dresses most suitable for?

For us, resort is neither a season nor a place, but a state of mind. With an air of playfulness and ease, my dresses aren’t only for being worn at a specific place – it’s an aesthetic, or a mood. I’ve seen my customers wear them at weddings, nightclubs in Ibiza, swimming pools of resorts, casual dinners with friends, date nights, parties, attending red carpet events and even during their travels to exotic destinations. How has customer feedback been since you launched your brand last September? The customers love it. Despite having pro-

duced a large quantity, everything sold out quickly and now there is a waiting list for most of the items for the summer collection.

What are your top bestselling items at the moment, and why do you think they’re so popular? One of the most popular is the Slip Dress, which looks simple, but the cut makes every woman look amazing. I have several customers who bought it in every color because it’s so easy to wear and very comfortable. Another one is the Biker Jacket, a sequin jacket in pale gold or snakeskin that adapts the brand’s design concept for fall and winter. My customers wear it as an evening jacket with a statement skirt, or with jeans, sneakers and a tee for a chic and casual look. What’s your personal favorite item from your collection, and what accessories would you pair with it?

I love all items in my collection but an outfit

I wear a lot is the Black Jerry Silk Jacket and the Black Silk Harem Pants, that I usually pair with black simple pointy flats during the day, and metallic heels and clutch at night. I also wear the Grace Maxi Skirt and the white silk tank top a lot. They’re perfect for hanging out at my country house in the Stockholm archipelago, as well as for attending a Mediterranean wedding. The Flora Sandal in Pink Gold from the collection goes very well with this fabric. What’s next for the brand?

This winter, I’m adding gorgeous knitted silk essentials – think cardigans and shrugs – to my collection. I’m also working with a friend, and Italian female artist, to develop the next generation of metallic jacquard pattern as well as a new delicate floral print. In addition, some of the world’s most exclusive resorts are reaching out to me to sell my collection in their shops. There’s a lot to look forward to. Find out more at charlottagandolfo.com

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STYLE RADAR COVET

UNDER THE LENS

Angel Chen’s NYFW Debut

New Women’s Watch Collection by Kate Wood

Last month, Shenzhen-born designer Angel Chen made her debut at New York Fashion Week to showcase her SS19 collection. The Central Saint Martins alum wowed the audience with her penchant for loud colors, bold patterns and ethnic elements, which all take center stage in her latest work. Scan the QR code to watch a full recap of her show.

Known for their watches, sunglasses and bicycles made with natural wood and bamboo, Shanghai-born lifestyle brand Kate Wood has been busy planning its expansion to Bali and Amsterdam while simultaneously working on a new three-piece collection of women’s watches. Named after European cities – Geneva, Vienna and Turin – all three feature wooden cases and leather straps of different colors, as well as a touch of metallic finishing.

nyfw.com/tmall-china-day-angel-chen

katewood.com

OVERHEARD

“Can I get a mantou with that?” So writes one Weibo user in response to the Lao Gan Ma hoodie that went viral during last month’s Tmall China Day event during New York Fashion Week. Tao Huabi, the 71-year-old founder of the world famous Guizhou-style chili sauce, became an unlikely fashion sensation overnight after the sauce’s logo (her face) was designed onto hundreds of bright red sweaters and sold at an Opening Ceremony pop-up shop. These sweaters are also available via Tmall for approximately RMB130 each. Get them while they’re hot. tmall.com

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DAYTRIPPER

Qinghui Garden

hunde: that far-flung district in Foshan that you’ve never been to. The area provides an inside look at the unglamorous lifestyle found on the fringes of first-tier cities across South China. However, what Shunde lacks in infrastructure and fancy buildings, it makes up for with rich culture and great food. Qinghui Garden, located in Daliang, a bustling section of Shunde, is one of the district’s must-visit locations. The site was formerly the home of a top scholar, Huang Shijun, but was later purchased by a man named Long Yingshi. Long’s eldest son, Long Tinghuai, started to build Qinghui Garden during the Qing Dynasty in 1805. His sons and grandsons continued to build and renovate the site until the beginning of the Republican era. With an affordable RMB15 entrance fee, Qinghui Garden is home to tranquil ponds and stunning architecture. Wandering through the garden, we saw firsthand the effort that goes into maintaining such a scenic spot, watching one maintenance worker trim a bush while balancing on a 4-foot tall rock. While walking through Qinghui, we were continually transferring between indoors

and outdoors, as the garden is home to several structures that function primarily as a museum. The intricately designed buildings host various exhibits that display exquisite rock formations, glass window paintings and calligraphy. With a network

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of passageways linking the buildings, the museum portion is aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate. The garden itself is a brilliant blend of art and nature. The water features are mesmerizing to watch and listen to, and turtles, ducks and koi fish navigate the waterways at a leisurely pace – occasionally snapping up food tossed into the water by curious children. A rock-carved stairway, located at the back of the garden, led us to a secluded hilltop spot, housing a quaint pagoda with smooth, cool wooden benches. We took some time here to relax, looking out at the city and the gardens below. Next, we ventured to the park’s manmade cave, a popular spot on a hot South China day due to the cool temperatures within. You can access the cave via a staircase on the backside of the aforementioned hill, or enter from the cavern’s waterfront entrance by hopping from stone to stone across Qinghui’s largest pond. Once we were finished exploring the garden, which took about two hours at a relaxed pace, we sauntered over to a small restaurant across the street for Shunde’s must-try

shuangpinai, a creamy milk-skin custard served either hot or cold. The restaurant, Minxin Laozhen, is located on Dongle Lu and is the perfect place to unwind with the locals after exploring Qinghui Garden. We suggest arriving at the park as early as possible, as the garden starts to fill up after 10am (especially on weekends). Also, be prepared to pay for the entrance fee in cash. RG

How to get there:

From Guangzhou: take Metro Line 3 to Shiqiao Station. Take exit D and walk about 100 meters to the bus stop at Baiyue Plaza East Gate. Take the No.349 bus (RMB6) to Guangzhu Chenggui Shunde intersection bus stop and transfer to bus No.314 (RMB2).

From Shenzhen: take the train to Guangzhou South Railway Station and purchase a ticket to Shunde Railway Station. Once you arrive at Shunde Station, take bus No.314 or a taxi to Qinghui Garden.

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fter months of preparation and anticipation, the That’s 2018 Hospitality Awards were held on August 30 at the Conrad Guangzhou, the event’s first appearance in the Pearl River Delta. Launched last year, That’s Hospitality Awards celebrates the very best of China’s diverse and world-class hospitality industry. The ceremony and gala dinner were attended by over 220 prominent personalities from around China, among them hotel professionals, industry suppliers and members of the diplomatic and business community. The That's 2018 Hospitality Awards party kicked off with a lovely wine and cocktail reception outside the Conrad Guangzhou’s grand ballroom. We then moved into the ballroom for the awards ceremony. The ceremony bestowed honors on the most innovative, ambitious and acclaimed hotels in China. Thirty-three awards were given out over 10 categories, with over 100 hotels honored. A huge thanks to our wine sponsor Summergate Fine Wines, water sponsor FIJI Water, spirit sponsor Camus and our ‘Gold Sponsor,’ Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon Airways. And of course, a major thank you to the team at Conrad Guangzhou for hosting us in their fabulous ballroom! Without further ado, we give you the winners of the That’s 2018 Hospitality Awards.

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MICE HOTEL OF THE YEAR Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai Sheraton Grand Shanghai Pudong Hotel Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel Langham Place, Guangzhou LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Marco Polo Shenzhen

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AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CITY VIEW Le Royal MÃ©ridien Shanghai The St. Regis Shenzhen

LUXURY HOTEL OF THE YEAR The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan Jumeirah Nanjing Jing An Shangri-la, West Shanghai Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai Grand Hyatt Shanghai Waldorf Astoria Chengdu Fairmont Peace Hotel Waldorf Astoria Beijing W Guangzhou The Langham, Shenzhen

HOTEL SPA OF THE YEAR The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou FLARE Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai

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BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai Hyatt on the Bund Golden Tulip Shanghai Rainbow Jinling Hotel

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LIFE & STYLE | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

GONE DARK A Concrete Jungle-inspired Cafe in Guangzhou Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by Cao Haochang

Project name: .JPG Cafe Location: Tianhe District, Guangzhou Area: 24 square meters Design company: Infinity Mind The brief: Located in Guangzhou’s Zhukong International Center, the design of .JPG Cafe is inspired by the fast-paced and pressurized lifestyle of the city. Inside the small 24-square-meter space, charred reclaimed wood pieces of various lengths jut out from the ceiling and walls to create an almost claustrophobic atmosphere around the shop while bringing visual focus on its centerpiece – the coffee bar. infinitynide.com

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A rectangular concrete coffee-making station sits in the middle of the room. There are no seats or tables available in this grab-and-go concept.

The cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bright yellow entrance serves as a strong color contrast with the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s metallic exterior. Walls and ceiling of .JPG Cafe are covered with leftover pine wood pieces that have been blackened after a carbonation process.

A barista shows off his craft at the bar counter amidst a sea of blackened wood pieces assembled in a random manner to resemble the chaotic life in modern China.

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URUMQI

Discover the Dramatic Landscape and Delicious Food of Xinjiang Compared to places like Shanghai and Beijing, Urumqi in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region rarely gets the spotlight for being a hot tourism destination in China. Nevertheless, this city is as mesmerizing as many other major cities. Geographically positioned along the historic Silk Road, Urumqi has long been a melting pot of different cultures. Composed of Uyghur, Hui Muslim, Kazakh, Manchu, Mongols and more ethnic minority groups, the modestly sized old town is packed with a vast array of business establishments. From street vendors selling aromatic local bread to traditional musical instrument stores, there is so much to see and taste in this vibrant place.

Landmarks

XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION MUSEUM For a dose of insider knowledge of Xinjiang’s natural history and ethnographic makeup, head to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum. There’s a remarkable collection of mummies, most remarkably the ‘Loulan Beauty,’ which dates back to 1,800 BCE. Although not intentionally mummified, these bodies have been extremely wellpreserved by the nearby desert for centuries until their excavation in the 1980s.

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NANG BREAD Nang is the culinary backbone for the Uyghur community. While it only has one name in Chinese, nang comes in all shapes and forms: from the donut-shaped buns that resemble a bagel to the gigantic flatbreads, they can easily fill up entire families for dinner. The breads are traditionally baked in tonur stoves, and you can see people carrying stacks of these home around the old town area.

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THE INTERNATIONAL GRAND BAZAAR This iconic complex is a place you must visit in Urumqi. Built in 2003, International Grand Bazaar houses a myriad of vendors selling produce and traditional handicrafts and souvenirs. The nearby square also serves as the stage for ethnic dance and music performances, including a recital of the 12 muqams commencing at 8pm every evening.

TIANSHAN MOUNTAINS The formidable Tianshan or ‘heavenly mountains’ flanking the southern edge of Urumqi is an easy one-hour drive from the city. With the highest peak reaching an altitude of nearly 7,500 meters, Tianshan and its dramatic snow-capped terrains are well-worth visiting for excursionists, while fainthearted travelers can still drive up the National Forest Park and snap a breathtaking view at Tianchi (‘heavenly lake’).

Daytrips

THE TURPAN BASIN A three-hour drive away from Urumqi lies the old town of Turpan. Engulfed by the Turpan Basin (also known as the Death Valley of China), temperatures here can reach a baking 50 degrees Celsius in July and August. But don’t let that put you off from visiting the historic Jiaohe Ruins (or ‘Yarkhoto’), which remains one of the region’s largest and most well-preserved ancient citadel. Flights depart daily from Shanghai to Urumqi and are approximately 5.5hrs each way.

Food

MUTTON POLO You can find mutton polo – tender spiced lamb chops served with rice – in almost every alleyway around the city. This hearty dish is garnished with shredded carrot and sometimes apricot for sweetness, and cooked in a sizable pot that easily serves a dozen eaters. A small plate of finely sliced and pickled carrots is a common pairing to add a touch of zing to the palate.

PEPPERED CHICKEN This dish is a common sight at Hui Muslim family restaurants behind the Grand Bazaar. The chicken comes in halves or whole, and is braised until it’s tender before getting tossed with finely sliced red onions and marinated in a piquant chilipeppercorn sauce. The taste is fresh and pleasantly numbing, and is suitable for those with a penchant for Sichuan dishes.

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DRUMROLL

PHILIP GREFER Founder of WISE, and Co-founder of Fake Music Media & NEU Interview by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza

Fake Music Media is one of the most respected and well-known record labels in China. Having brought the likes of Röyksopp, Hot Chip and Faithless to China while managing domestic artists like Nova Heart, SHAO and The Hormones, their co-founder Philip Grefer has gone on to develop a conference exploring the intersection of creativity, business, science and technology. Under the name WISE, on October 26, they’ll partner with UCCA, China´s leading contemporary art museum. Grefer talks to us about telling his parents what he does, AI and how technology affects the music ecosystem. What have been the greatest challenges and satisfactions of bringing Chinese musicians to the international stage with your label FakeMusicMedia? When we started FMM in 2008, it was an absolute novelty to tour a Chinese band abroad or bring international acts to China. So when we brought electro punk outfit Pet Conspiracy to Berlin, Cologne, Barcelona and Budapest, it was big news back here. They also played a legendary gig at one of the first editions at Hong Kong´s Clockenflap festival – every year when I go, people still ask me about it. Then, unfortunately, lead singer (and FMM co-founder) Helen Feng quit the band. We were just in Istanbul where we met Rodion, who would go on to become the producer of Nova Heart´s first album, so we put all our focus on this new project. Now Nova Heart is one of the best-known Chinese indie bands here and abroad. When we got a full page in Germany´s most important newspaper, I finally could tell my parents what I was doing all that time in China. Now we have our new signing, The Hormones from Chengdu, playing in Australia in November. It’s their first time playing outside of China, so that’s quite exciting.

“...I finally could tell my parents what I was doing all that time in China” How did you go about combining music and technology?

What should we expect from the upcoming WISE event?

It probably all started with Kraftwerk. When I was studying in California in the mid-2000s, you could already see that music was one of the first industries to be disrupted by tech. Companies like Spotify, Tencent, Apple or YouTube play an ever increasingly important role in the music ecosystem. But also, how music is produced has changed drastically. AI can now write music by itself, and it might soon be produced in VR or AR.

WISE is a platform for big ideas as well as practical knowledge. It’s all about learning, for your job, for life, in a fun and inspiring way. It’s about looking at the world from different perspectives and having them clash to create new insights. We have a wide range of speakers at the crossroads of creativity and tech. We’ll talk about China´s emerging youth cultures, the state of the electronic music scene, hip hop, voguing and where design is heading in the future.

Tell our readers about your most recent endeavor, WISE.

I wanted to create something where I can make good use of all the experience I’ve gathered in the last three decades and surround myself with people who are smarter than me. I studied political science, economics and history, worked in media, PR, a government agency, a gaming company, as an entrepreneur, and have been lucky enough to be one of the few foreigners involved in the Chinese music industry. It´s like a think tank for millennials, where we try to find answers to how we want to live in the future.

Your career spanned several disciplines and industries. What advice do you have for aspiring polymaths?

Try to stay ahead of AI, use your full human and creative potential to do so and enjoy your life. Find out more at wisenotwise.com and fakemusicmedia.com

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COLL AGE COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU TRANSCRIBED

“This AI’s heart is too dark, the music is shallow,” Shadow

SEPTEMBER 30

Director Zhang Yimou brings to the screen a story of ‘struggle and survival’ in a film that translates the visual style of traditional ink painting into a new kind of art. Set in the Three Kingdoms Period, an exiled king goes up against his doppelganger in a fight to reclaim his land and his title. Having been screened at multiple film festivals in the last year, this will be the official public release of the action-packed tale of darkness and redemption.

OCTOBER 16

Brothers of the Wind

After the death of his mother, a teenage boy named Lukas (Manuel Camacho) struggles to navigate his relationship with his grieving father (Tobias Moretti). As the two grow further apart, Lukas increasingly turns to nature to find his own path, upon which he discovers an abandoned eaglet. What ensues is a coming-of-age story of growth, perseverance and the relentless pursuit of freedom.

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a QQMusic user said of AI composer AIVA’s newly released album of Chinese music. While Aiva Technologies SRL’s music writing AI technology isn’t new, its foray into East Asian art certainly is. Their eponymous program has been composing music through ‘studying’ the works of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and other canonical greats. Recently, ‘she’ chose to switch up her musical styling and released an album of Epcot-esque, Chinese-inspired classical music, which you can find on Spotify, Apple Music and QQMusic. AIVA’s Chinese name, 艾娲 (Aiwa), was specifically chosen because of its relationship to the terms ‘elder,’ suggesting knowledge, and ‘Nüwa,’ the mother goddess of Chinese mythology. Impressive as it sounds, it seems the AI sister from another mister may have yet to fully grasp the taste of audiences in the Middle Kingdom.

HAO BU HAO

Hao Twenty-one out of 324 films being screened at the 2018 Busan International Film Festival were either partially or completely filmed in China. While some of the nominees have already made it to theaters, like Chinese blockbuster Dying to Survive, others like The Island, directed by Huang Bo, will be making their debut on the global stage. These films will air alongside a roster of representatives from 28 countries in a nine-day celebration of emerging talent in Asia.

Bu Hao With a Crazy Rich Asians sequel set to be filmed in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Chinese audiences are still left waiting on the first film. The movie, featuring an all-Asian cast, was a smashing success worldwide, though currently has no release date in China. Here's hoping it hits theaters here soon.

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Xu Zheng Not acquainted with Xu Zheng’s work? You should be. While we’ll forgive you for not being familiar with his role as a pig-like beast in the film adaptation of Journey to the West, Xu’s part in this summer’s hit black comedy Dying to Survive is credited with the film’s massive success (RMB3-billion at the box office). Here are five things you should know about Xu Zheng:

Born to Act: The Shanghai-born actor has been fascinated with acting since he was in primary school, when he took part in a plethora of school performances. In 1994 Xu then went on to graduate from Shanghai Theatre Academy, one of the best of its kind in the Middle Kingdom.

He Married His Co-Star: Xu made his mark with his comical portrayal of a pig-like character on the 2000 TV series roughly translated as ‘Sunny Pig,’ where he met his current wife, Tao Hong, while working on set. A Box Office Guarantee: After taking center screen in Lost on Journey, Xu directed and starred in two sequels – Lost in Thailand and Lost in Hong Kong, both of which were box office hits.

Sophomore Baldy: His signature bald head wasn’t a blessing to his acting career, causing problems for him at a young age. In college, classmates ridiculed him during his sophomore year when he started losing his hair.

He’s Socially Responsible: Xu was recently ranked No.1 on a social responsibility list compiled by Beijing Normal University and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Recognized for his charitable deeds, Mr. Xu is the face of a charity that provides health insurance for underprivileged households.

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BAMBOO PRINCESS

Wednesday Campanella’s KOM_I Talks Fashion and Dancing Herself Clean By Valerie Osipov

t’s pouring outside. In the middle of the stage, a sphere-like figure made of gold foil flitters as it fills with air. The music has already started and seems to build with the rain, though the crowd at Beijing’s Strawberry Music Festival has long forgotten about their muddy shoes and dripping wet ponchos. Everyone is fixated on the stage, scanning every corner in hopes to catch a glimpse of KOM_I before she makes her grand appearance. The trendy frontwoman of Japanese dancepop group Wednesday Campanella is notorious for her quirky and unconventional live performances. She surely doesn’t disappoint this time – the glistening foil orb slowly opens, unveiling KOM_I’s dollish face as she peers out at the unsuspecting crowd with delight. Her vibrant stage presence can be compared to that of Icelandic indie enigma Björk, and is nothing short of mesmerizing – wideeyed fans stand hypnotized as the vivacious pop pixie prances across the stage, fluidly moving with her music. Though despite her incredible liveliness, out of the spotlight, she admits she’s quite the opposite. “I’m not [really an] energetic person. [My] performance is [like] washing myself. It sounds cheesy but [it’s a] ritual session for [myself] and the audience.” The group consists of two other members – Kenmochi Hidefumi and Dir.F, who are longtime friends and collaborators. From their first gig together in Tokyo to landing

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slots at festivals overseas – such as Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles last year – Wednesday Campanella is well on their way to becoming an international sensation. But if you ask KOM_I, she still feels tiny. Bold, electric hits like ‘Audrey’ and ‘Aladdin’ from their sophomore release SUPERMAN playfully push the boundaries of bubblegum pop, enhanced with bouncy club beats that are dangerously danceable, while more surreal techno tracks like ‘Melos’ and ‘The Bamboo Princess,’ from their most recent album Galapagos, experiment with traditional sounds and showcase the purity of KOM_I’s angelic voice. “When I write, [I] like to preserve [a] scene or emotion I had before,” the singersongwriter says, stating that she embraces all

vibes as inspiration and the transformations they bring. “We are always changing, like liquid.” She does just that on her tracks, organically progressing from delicate vocals to edgy rap verses. Recently, the band gained even more exposure after being featured on Scottish synthpop trio CHVRCHES’ new single ‘Out of My Head,’ which KOM_I contributed lyrics to. Aside from being a music icon, the J-pop oddity is a fashion force as well, having been voted one of Vogue Japan’s ‘Women of the Year’ in 2017. “My current mood is 90s bitch,’” says KOM_I (though she never leaves the house without her wireless headphones.) “And I’m following many Chinese girls on Instagram. I’m really inspired [by] them because their fashion is fearless and they have [the] energy of [a] young country. I feel like China is the oldest and youngest country [at the same time].” Wednesday Campanella’s China tour includes stops in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai. Though it’s not her first time, KOM_I is excited to see some new places in each city by day – especially Shanghai as she’s eager to go to Disneyland – and hit the clubs by night. “And hotpot! I would love to have hotpot after clubbing.” Guangzhou: Wed Oct 17, 8.30pm; RMB240 presale, RMB320 at the door. Mao Livehouse, 1/F, Zhongzhou Trading Center, Huizhan Nan Wu Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区会展南五路中州交易中心1楼

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CHINA MUSIC CORNER

Three New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar This Month

By Sarah Forman

Flow West to You by 白百Endless White Xi’an-based 白百Endless White have just released their first album in two years, Flow West to You. While they’ve been around since 2015, they’ve swapped out a few of the original members, making for a new four-piece outfit that is really cementing their sound. Signed to Ruby Eyes Records, their shoegaze guitars, high-pitched vocals and frenetic power chords make for a 10-track dreamy kind of heartbreak. The indie rock band’s most recent album is more focused with a stronger production value to back it up. With each song featuring vocalist Zhang Wanyi more predominantly than their 2016 release, this album is bright and bittersweet, giving you feels all the way from the inside out. Listen here: endlesswhite.bandcamp.com/album/flow-west-to-you

Yoyogi by Kaygeeci Harsh lyrics can be heard on Kaygeecii’s second EP Yoyogi. The third song ‘-w-’ sports the lyric “I found your b*itch on Tinder, she called me little Bieber,” but the only thing this Beijing-based rapper has in common with the Canadian banned from entering the country is an affinity for Ferraris. It starts out with heavy, trap beats, followed by old school hip hop splicing, and ends with the track ‘Savagest,’ which pays homage to Tricky’s haunting, slow pace. Despite its short length, the four-track EP showcases a diverse range of rap produced by YUNGDOW and an entertaining array of styles from the capital’s underground scene. Listen here: kaygeecii.bandcamp.com/releases

Aerodynamics by Parachutes on Fire Parachutes on Fire have brought their latest album, Aerodynamics, in for a landing. All of their groovy, psychedelic tracks boast aviation-centric lyrics and titles. ‘Holiday’ has a beachy, piña colada-craving vibe, whereas ‘Tailspin’ takes cues from classic, space age ’60s rock. The band’s members are veterans of the Shanghai music scene, and their bold harmonies and appreciation for acoustic guitar bring elements of folk into the mix. Smooth sailing! Listen here: parachutesonfire.bandcamp.com/album/aerodynamics

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COVER STORY

YOUR LIFE AS NEVER

SEEN BEFORE

China’s Tech Firms Soon to Blur Bounds of ‘Reality’ By Adam Robbins, art by Dave Alber

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Imagine T the Optimists' Future echnology progresses by leaps and bounds, radically changing everything. It frees us from our fossil fuel addiction; it even filters out the poisons and excess carbon in our air. Our livestock are spared as we grow new proteins people actually want to eat. Our lives are freed from labor, as ever-smarter robots do the heavy lifting and relieve us from our tedium. We’re free to expand our minds, internalize our technology or change our DNA to achieve impossible things. We join Elon Musk on Mars and live among the stars. While this could all come to pass – assuming we avoid the worst devastation, natural or manmade – one realm of technology has the potential to blur our understanding of reality itself. Augmented reality (AR), or mixed reality, is distinct from the full sensory-replacement of virtual reality (VR). In VR, our sight and hearing are completely filled with an artificial world of code, where nothing real remains. It’s exciting and potentially limitless, but most futurists consider it a niche technology, best suited for games and training exercises. With mixed reality, the world is still visible and audible, but enhanced with signs and sounds to show us more. “It’s not just a gimmick. Today, it’s around games and marketing, but I really believe it’s a shift. We’re not locked into a small 2D screen. We’re 3D creatures in 3D space – it can be augmented in the way it’s connected, way more than just a small tag. We’re trying to get closer to what we naturally do – we grab an object, we don’t click on it.” This eager movement to the future comes from Loïc Kobes, co-founder and CEO of the Shenzhen-based startup CoolHobo. The firm is working to create augmented stores for shops like CityShop or even Walmart. When it’s ready to launch, the app will provide info

on the history and rankings for products: the IBU of a beer, the organic content of a packaged meal and much more. But they’ll also provide a 3D model of the store, visible through your mobile device, so you can name an item and a virtual character will guide you there. True to form, Kobes serves as our guide to the state of AR today and the wonders it could become. “Tech isn’t going to stop – it’s still accelerating, with more GPU, more brain power working on it,” Kobes explains. “AI is working on it – analyzing algorithms, machine learning to classify what it sees.” And in mobile-saturated places like China, those machines can see a lot. “If 20,000 people run their cameras over a space, it’s incredibly accurate. You can start to make it very interesting in 3D.” The whole world could be mapped that way. Imagine going for a run in the near future, wearing comfortable mixed reality glasses (or contact lenses). The sky is a brighter blue, the path looks clear and you can see and hear a rushing river where otherwise there’d be an empty drainage bed. Your device recognizes potholes before you do and they glow to help you avoid them… or, if your autopilot is on, your headset adjusts your internal equilibrium so you veer to avoid the obstacles without ever knowing it. Configreality, also based in Shenzhen, has already developed algorithms to take the first steps toward that. Their ‘5x10’ project, commissioned by Shenzhen’s Design Society, shows the power of visual perception – shifted by VR headgear, novel space design and complicated math – to change a person’s walking path. “For now the algorithm is not in realtime scanning the physical space. So if you suddenly put a chair somewhere… the audience will have no way to avoid it,” Leo Liu of Configreality tells us. We can’t run on autopilot today because “the current headset is not

providing the related function… But yes, probably in the future.” Or imagine stepping before a mirror. With a gesture you see how you’d look in a dozen hair styles, various cosmetics or fashion statements. You can even reach out and feel them. Actimirror is giving customers some of those options right now. In your virtual reflection you could see that exclusive virtual pet that cost you thousands of points, or a tiny angel of your spiritual persuasion sitting on your shoulder with situationallyappropriate advice. Or you could visit with friends and family, who live on the other side of the world but are sitting in the chair right before you. Or consider work. “You won’t need people to be physically in the same room,” Kobes explains. “Give the sense of presence and there’s no need to take a flight for all those hours. It will change the way we work and perceive information. Helping humans to collaborate more because they can see the same thing at the same time.” Dealing with anger, trauma or despair? Your device could read your pulse and the chemicals in your sweat, then manifest that stress into view while a therapist helps you through calming exercises. Real-time monitoring would let you watch that distress dissipate. Or that AR mirror could reflect back your image as a person of another gender or race, helping to break down our biases. And of course any new technology will be conscripted to the search for love. When viewing potential mates through your device, you could see their availability, orientation, preferences, birth sign, diet and aura (of course there’ll be an app for that). Gaze into a crowd and the artificial intelligence can reveal your perfect potential match, enhanced and shining brightly as everyone else is dulled to grey.

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e’ve already seen the first dawn of this new era. Google Glass catapulted augmented reality into public awareness in 2013, though all agree that this was only a primordial version of what we’ll see. The display was tiny (a 13-degree field of view) and only offered text in the peripheral vision of one eye. But it was proof of concept and designers continued to innovate. In the years since, startups and tech behemoths have thrown money at the problem, with varying success. After a wave of VR headsets were released to general indifference in 2016, attention turned to AR options. Microsoft released its HoloLens visor in 2016 with industrial

applications – 3D modeling, architectural design – and a more consumer-friendly version is planned for 2019. Apple is rumored to release glasses of their own in 2020 and, sometime before 2025, Beijing’s nreal.ai should release “the lightest and most immersive MR smartglasses in the world,” according to Product Manager Zhao Zhihao. “Our glasses will have a 1080p high resolution and 52 [degree field of vision] and only weigh about 70 grams, twice as much as a normal pair of glasses.” The latest whizz-bang device is Magic Leap – funded by behemoths like Alibaba and Google, and promised to reach consumers by the end of summer 2018.

But Magic Leap has suffered through the cycle of overinflated expectations. An earlier promo, showing a fully-rendered whale splashing into a school gymnasium, seems a far cry from the reality that people have been able to demo: a tiny monster appears on your desk to toss rocks at your head. “There’s huge hype on these new technologies — people have too high expectations, too early,” Kobes notes. “You’ll have to be patient with the developer that the demo isn’t as impressive as they want… It’s easy to make a cool video about it – so there’s disappointment when you actually get it. It requires patience. It will happen, eventually.”

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hile we wait for amazing new headware, developers in China and abroad have turned to the supercomputer that’s already in the palm of our hands. Pokémon Go was 2016’s killer app for this round of mobile device-based AR… though, of course, the app was banned in the Middle Kingdom. No worries, though: a Journey to the Westtinged copycat, “一起来捉妖” (Let’s Hunt Monsters), hit China’s Android app store in May 2018, courtesy of Tencent. Alibaba made a splash partnering with Starbucks for an AR tour of the coffee chain’s Shanghai flagship. Scan your mobile device over certain areas to watch videos or scan the menu to order instantly. In its Taobao app, the promise of augmented reality shopping is postponed as the company focuses on VR stores, available when shoppers buy a simple Buy+ headset – similar to Google Cardboard – slip their mobile device inside, press it to their face, and check out a few stores’ items. But if you want to handle all the different varieties of an item, you’ll have to wait. “If you are just creating a VR setting for one dress, it’s relatively easy. But if you need to adjust the model of the dress to fit different sizes and achieve it at scale, it’s extremely technically challenging,” Zhuang Zhuoran, senior director at Alibaba, acknowledged to Vice News in 2016. “We need to make some technological breakthroughs.” Baidu, the third part of China’s tech triumvirate, launched an AR Lab in January 2017, but hasn’t yet realized its marketing, healthcare and education aspirations. Instead, the company’s DuSee feature displays fixed 3D images and animations on your screen. Advertisers can add markers to print advertisements, which

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reveal animated displays when seen through your smartphone. Or passengers riding Line 2 of the Beijing Metro can use their smartphone to view renderings of the capital’s nine city gates in their original form. It’s cool enough, but instead of a towering edifice that you could walk through and explore, the 3D image just pops up in your hand at that spot in the subway station. Of the BAT trifecta, Tencent is investing the most in technologies that could pay off with workably fantastic AR experiences. Besides their monster game, they’re spreading their massive cash reserve as venture capital to SnapChat’s World Lenses – 3D stickers you add to the world, as seen through your phone – and ObEN, a startup making strides in turning avatars from their current cartoonish proportions into something more lifelike. ObEN’s aim is to build the online representations of real-life celebrities – and create virtual celebrities of their own, recognizable and ubiquitous as Black Mirror’s Waldo the bear. Each technology will be essential if we’re to make people and virtual objects real in any meaningful way. Tencent also has a USD3 million stake in Innovega, a startup developing the least obtrusive headware we’ve seen. Their eMacula device combines contact lenses with normal-looking sunglasses for a lightweight device that’s ready for extended wear. The company has reported successful clinical trials and is now waiting for review by the US Food & Drug Administration, since contact lenses are involved. More promising still is Tencent’s patent-exchange agreement with Google, announced January 2018. Though tight-lipped about what exactly is included, Tencent likely received early access to ARCore, Google’s platform that shifts AR from only

recognizing specific markers to a much more dynamic system that recognizes surfaces and, eventually, everyday objects. The marker-based platform has been the standard for the past decade but “it’s very limited, if it’s not in the database,” Kobes reflects. “What Google [with its ARCore] and Apple [with its similar ARKit] did was recognize surfaces like tables and floors. You can place your experience and walk around.” But Google also gave developers in America and Europe an advantage in its March 2018 release. “For the first six months, that upgrade was not available in Asian phones. Because it’s a US company that controls the software, they get six months’ lead on experimenting.” Now that the advantage is starting to expire, Beijing-based Xiaomi announced the addition of ARCore to the company’s Mix 2S devices while TechCrunch reports that Shenzhen’s Huawei is in line to ink a similar deal for their devices. “When it’s here, the adoption rate by users is huge. Hundreds of millions using it, and all that feedback,” Kobes explains. “That’s why China is so much better at the applications, using all that feedback. If you don’t need to be concerned about the user and how you’re using their data – you have to accept that the government accesses all your data and that’s the end of the story – then just get things done without having to worry. “China is beating everyone on applications and using existing technologies. But not that deeper tech. For pure tech, other countries still have an edge. China is putting a lot of money [towards developing] this, but you can’t change a whole culture that quickly. Western scientists will push to the end, no 50-percent chabuduo.”

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ut where there’s a will (and cash), there’s a way. As part of China’s 13th Five Year Plan, governments from the local to the national level are investing in technical research – for artificial intelligence (the foundation for any workable AR system), neural networks inspired by the structure of the brain, interactive film and other fields that could help mixed reality take off. SenseTime, with offices in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Japan, has emerged as the world’s highest-valued AI company. With over USD1-billion in investment and huge contracts with the Chinese government, it’s working to process the firehose of data coming from the nation’s surveillance cameras, to recognize individual faces and connect them with relevant databases. Beyond facial recognition, they’re researching technology for image recognition (‘computer vision’) in hospitals and everyday settings, like self-driving cars. This, too, is AR. Our future cars don’t need to augment reality, Kobes explains, “but they need to understand it. And that’s what’s going on behind AR.” And nreal.ai, which sees “the latest computing platform – the smartphone – has almost reached its full potential, manifested by the declining sales figures and the slowdown of innovation,” according to Zhao. To capture the immense market opportunities of AR, they’ve built a team of “seasoned experts from Google, Microsoft, Yale University, Columbia University, Zhejiang University and Peking University, with deep expertise in software and hardware development.” So, with all this promise and investment, why are all the current AR applications so underwhelming? What’s standing in the way?

When Money Talks, Robots Listen There are still “many hurdles in optics, software algorithms, design and hardware integration [that] need to be overcome,” Zhao admits. And the Director of Strategy and Planning at Futurewei, Huawei’s US outpost, points to “very serious network challenges.” In a 2015 interview, José Roberto Alvarez explained that “Tremendous bandwidth is needed to be able to capture reality and then superimpose virtual objects on top of that reality. “Tracking means that I need to analyze the image, perhaps, over the network, perform a computationally-intensive process, and then relay it back to this display. That is latency. That latency has to be on the order of much less than 100 milliseconds. Today, we are not approaching that. It’s one of our biggest challenges in the network.” So even if we could get the best cameras and displays to rest like a feather on the bridge of our nose, we’re still looking at a computing challenge. Happily for us, that’s where China is leading the way.

Tremendous bandwidth is needed to be able to capture reality and then superimpose virtual objects on top of that reality

encent Cloud currently holds the world record in four categories of computing speed, as measured by Sort Benchmark. In 2016, WeChat’s parent company smashed the previous year’s records, processing up to 60 terabytes per minute, or roughly 1,000 gigabytes a second. This was more than three times as fast as the 2015 record. Though no tests were announced for 2017 and the results for 2018 are still pending, we can expect the internet behemoth to stay on top. In celebrating the 2016 benchmark, the general manager for Tencent’s Data Platform Department vowed to “continue to improve the backend technology for our cloud service by optimizing architecture, software and hardware to help global enterprises solve complex business challenges by leveraging hyper-scale computing platforms.” China’s scientists have already announced the stronger, faster microprocessing chips needed to stay ahead, ready to power devices equipped for faster-than-ever 5G mobile service. Huawei researchers, along with others in China, are issuing more patents than ever

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for 5G-enabling technology, still just a collective 10 percent of the world’s total, but enough to start lobbying for international standards with Chinese characteristics. Within five years, 5G is projected to be fully mainstreamed, with CCS Insight predicting 1.3 billion people on these networks worldwide. Chinese users will make up more than half. The world of 2023 isn’t far away, but the changes in store are potentially more radical than any we’ve yet seen. Remember that five years ago, China had neither Ofo nor Mobike, and WeChat Wallet was only just introduced. If research continues at its current pace, by the mid-2020s the world will have achieved some of the crucial underlying technology to make AR living a reality. Most exciting is the combination of open-air gesture control and ultrahaptics. With the first, sensors (including tiny radar) will track the subtle motions of our hands, allowing us to swipe and pinch our way through mixed reality. The second will let us actually feel those virtual objects. With enough computing power, our devices can manipulate sound waves beyond the range of human hearing. Condense enough of those sound waves onto the same location, and we can feel it with our fingertips. No special gloves required. By 2025, China will have access to these technologies – and probably the massive computational power of quantum computing, thanks to the USD10billion National Laboratory for Quantum Information Sciences opening in 2020 in Hefei, Anhui province. Combine those breakthroughs with the advances from wide-reaching 13th and 14th five-year plans, along with the Made in China 2025 program that aims to shift Chinese tech onto domestic platforms from Huawei, Tencent and the like, and China stands ready to make possible all those futurist dreams. But is there anything that should keep us up at night?

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eyond the dangers of distraction and advertisement overload that come with on-your-face media – beautifully and horribly portrayed in Keiichi Matsuda’s Hyper-Reality – China faces its own unique possibilities. In the country’s recent tech boom, convenience and prosperity have flourished alongside the decay of privacy and anonymity. The facial recognition technology that alllows you to unlock your phone with a glance also allows the cameras on the street to track you anywhere in the city. One of the first pure AR wearables in China is produced domestically by LLVision for use by police at a train station in Zhengzhou, Henan province, and highway checkpoints in Beijing. With a glance, authorities can match a person’s face against a database of suspects, displaying a red warning if there’s a match. By 2020, China will also see a nationwide social credit system. Currently, the system is a variety of lists at the city, regional and national level, recording actions that are commendable or discouraged. Reporting by Foreign Policy, Business Insider and others indicate that citizens are added to the blacklists for violations like shirking debts, acting badly on a flight, smoking in non-smoking sections, jaywalking, driving badly, or “buying too many video games and posting fake news online.” Right now the consequences vary and are limited to inconveniences like throttled internet speed, or more serious restrictions regarding which trains they can ride, which jobs they can take and which schools their children can attend. “Once untrustworthy, always restricted” is the heart of the plan. In a future where the world you experience can change with a few lines of code, that principle could breed extreme consequences. In our augmented future, people with high social credit could simply live a better life – not just better schools and better jobs, but a world that literally looks and sounds better: full ac-

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cess to landscape beautification, lifelike AR interactions and all the unbridled creativity that follows from a limitless virtual world. With a low score, access could be denied, throttled, left cartoonish and pixelated, or dimmed and gray. Fall far enough in your social credit and it’s easy to imagine a Black Mirror scenario where you’re persona non grata: instead of you, others would see a grey blob. Or worse, through their glasses your fellow citizens don’t see you at all and the device adjusts their equilibrium so they unconsciously

walk around you. When AR penetrates our reality, the process of removing undesirable info from the internet can be transferred into reality. We could be unpersoned with a flick of a switch. Of course, any vision of the future is bound to fall short. There are too many variables to be completely certain. But the course of recent history is clear: with these leaps in technology, massive adoption and unrestricted access, China’s technical wizards are at the cusp of shifting our reality in ways only our computers can imagine.

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When Sichuan-Style Fish Meets an Italian Classic By Ryan Gandolfo

his month we have a new and undoubtedly bizarre pizza to share with you: pickled cabbage fish pizza. The inspiration behind the unique

pie? Sichuan’s renowned spicy, sour fish dish. For those not in the know, spicy, sour fish is a deliciously tangy and zesty bowl of soup that comes composed of Sichuan peppercorns, celery, pickled cabbage and slices of white fish flesh (the fish used in the dish may vary from shop to shop, but it’s usually a species of carp). While we are unabashed fans of the famed Sichuan dish, we have to admit we were skeptical about the pizza version. We ordered pickled cabbage fish pizza from Pizza Bear, also known as Supreme Pizza (very different names, we know), for the discounted price of RMB56 (originally RMB99, but it turns out waimai apps offer some pretty good deals). The pizza arrived with a plethora of ingredients set atop its cheesy surface: fried fish, corn, onions and peppers. Chefs at Pizza Bear decided to hide the pizza’s most… err… unique ingredient – pickled cabbage – beneath the hood (read: cheese). We admittedly went into the dining experience with pretty low expectations, but were pleasantly surprised to find that the Dr. Pizzensteins working at Pizza Bear simply took inspiration from Sichuan’s spicy, sour fish, and had not tried to replicate the dish in pizza form. The pizza offered an invigorating kick with its baked-in pickled cabbage, and the

crust was crunchy and golden brown – just like we like it. Unfortunately, the fish portion of the pie was a huge letdown. Mistaken for pork by some in our office, while others couldn’t fathom another bite due to its overwhelming fishy flavor, the seafood was poorly distributed across the surface of the pizza. (Either that or some slices were sprinkled with genuine pork, who knows). While it was fun(ish) to try, we reckon we won’t be craving a bite of Pizza Bear’s pickled cabbage fish pizza anytime soon. In the future, if the desire for both a cheesy disc and spicy marine creature hits us at the same time, we’ll opt to order a traditional spicy sour fish bowl and a pepperoni pizza – separately. Order this bizarre pizza on Ele.me by searching 至尊比萨 (zhizun bisa)

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WHAT THE FISH!?

When you hear the words ‘China’ and ‘pizza’ in the same breath, the thought doesn’t usually end with high praise. We can attribute this to the country’s oft-whacky renditions of the classic Italian dish. In China, American pizza chains, such as Papa Johns and Pizza Hut, have created a variety of new pizza recipes catering to the local palate. With toppings ranging from corn and durian to mayonnaise and ketchup, it’s easy to understand why many laowai shun Chinese-style ‘za.

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We’re Digging:

beloved Guangzhou taco shop Tristan’s CalMex expanding to Shenzhen; Half Ton Brewery’s newest location in Chegongmiao (page 56); humungous burgers at Nic’s Burger, located near Gangxia Metro Station (page 57); and, perhaps surprisingly, La César’s durian pizza (believe us when we say it’s better than you’d think).

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the major damage inflicted on several beachfront bars by Typhoon Mangkhut; the sudden increase in shameless copycat bars (you know who you are); and the continued use of plastic straws at many of Shenzhen’s most popular bars and restaurants (c’mon guys, get with the program).

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OLDIE BUT GOODIE

Azzurro A firm handshake and a benvenuto meet us when we enter Azzurro. Over the next two hours the restaurant’s fleet-footed wait staff buzz around us as we sit on wall-length pastel blue seating, reminiscent of a 1970s pizzeria. The kitchen bell dings and homemade, complimentary bread is set on our simple wooden table. The bread comes with three sauces, including a mix of extra virgin olive oil and the Lamborghini of balsamics, balsamic vinegar moderno. Next are the garlic prawns (RMB118). Served on soft corn meal mixed with diced spinach, it is a delightful yet precarious mix of flavors that under a lesser chef would taste muddled. The headliner of our evening is the dumplings stuffed with ham and ricotta cheese (RMB148), served in an onion sauce, with green peas and paper-thin mushroom slices that, again, show off a delicate touch by adding a complimentary base note to the dish. Dessert-wise, the chocolate torta

Caprese (RMB58) is moist with minced almonds and manages to be filling but not heavy. Most of the 30 Italian wines are sold by the bottle with a fruity pinot nero costing RMB498. Price: RMB600 for two Nearest metro: Shopping Park (Exit B), 5 minutes 115 Zhongxin Er Lu, Shopping Park North Area, Futian District 福田区购物公园北区中心二路115号 (8316 7994)

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La César’s Durian Pizza Durian is a divisive fruit. Pungent in its raw form, it is adored by contrarians for the shock value and unapproachability of its undeniable stink and the allegedly delicate flavors concealed beneath it. We’ve always been of the opinion that, while it tastes fine, the flavors of durian have never really outweighed its pronounced tropical pong. So it’s with great reluctance that we concede that, when mashed to a paste, spread tenderly over dough and baked under a generous helping of mozzarella cheese, the flesh of the spiky fruit attains a savory richness and creamy nuttiness that is unrivaled in the plant kingdom.

We know that hastily baked, fruit-salad pizzas replete with corn and mayonnaise are a dime-a-dozen in major Chinese cities but trust us as former skeptics when we say that Le César’s durian pie is a cut above, a fact that’s admittedly reflected in its price-point. The only thing missing is a little black pepper or dried chili flakes. Next time you’re craving something filling – but different – give Le César’s a try. You may surprise yourself. Price: RMB60-90 Good for: overcoming stereotypes, lazy dinners Search for: 乐凯撒披萨 lekaisa bisa Available on: Meituan, Ele.me

Salmon Please, Hold the Fish Rodrigo González is, for lack of a better term, the man. Having cooked in kitchens in Guangzhou, Shanghai and now Shenzhen, González has had his fair share of wild F&B experiences. Below, he shares his thoughts…

On outrageous drink orders…

Pizza vs. pasta… I’m more of a pizza guy, it’s a dish that you can eat alone or with friends. I think good food brings people together and pizza is one of those dishes. Pizza is perfect, simple but perfect.

Some people like to order whiskey on the rocks with no ice. One time I saw a customer mixing sugar bags into white wine.

On dumb food requests…

“I want my steak super well done, but also super juicy… Please, I want the salmon but I don’t want it to taste like fish.”

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THE LAST STRAW Restaurants in Guangzhou and Shenzhen Go Green By Bryan Grogan

ecently, plastic waste has become one of the hottest issues that restaurants and bars face in China, with the careful use of singleuse plastic straws right at the center of the issue. Simply getting bums in the seats continues to be a constant struggle for F&B outlets. However, the impact that items such as plastic takeout containers and single-use straws have on the environment has become a prevailing worry in recent months. According to a National Geographic article published in June, over one million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals are killed each year by the plastic materials that find their way into our oceans. Plastic straws are one of the main culprits, as their small size makes them more difficult to recycle. The rise of online takeout companies such as Meituan and Ele.me have resulted in more plastic consumption, as takeout deliveries generally require plastic packaging and arrive in a plastic bag. At the start of this year, the Chinese government announced

a ban on the import of plastic waste from around the world in a move that is meant to limit the amount of harmful plastic that is coming into the country. And as awareness of the plastic problem grows, restaurants have begun to take a first, fundamental step by introducing more environmentally-friendly straws – a small, but important move in the right direction. Australian Kent Highet is a Guangzhou resident who has been making the rounds of the local F&B scene, lobbying for increased awareness of the

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harmfulness of single-use plastic. An ardent scuba diver, Highet is concerned and befuddled by folk’s unwillingness to change when it comes to the plastic that is polluting our oceans. “It's a no brainer, why don't people recycle more and use [reusable] shopping bags? I just don't get it; we can all help by doing the right thing,” says Highet. “Everybody I talk to agrees about one-use plastic but they don't all take action.” Despite his cynicism regarding people’s lack of action, Highet’s lobbying is beginning

If you find yourself refusing the single-use plastic straw offered to you in 7/11 and Family Mart every time you go in to buy a can of coke, then you are not alone.

to work. Last month, popular Guangzhou-based eatery Social&Co introduced biodegradable paper straws as an ecofriendly alternative to single-use straws. Across the Pearl River, at Party Pier, Revolucion Cocktail Bar has introduced reusable bamboo straws. Revolucion’s bamboo straws are a real winner, being both environmentally friendly and gorgeously lightweight. When we visited on a quiet Tuesday evening last month, we were thrilled to be helping our planet’s oceans all whilst looking stylish in the process. Over at The Happy Monk, a popular chain of restaurants in Guangzhou, management made the switch from plastic to paper products over the summer. “For me, one of the main things is that we are instilling a sense of environmental importance within the team we employ,” says Jeremy Sargent, proprietor of The Happy Monk restaurant chain. “We have over 200 staff and a lot of them are young. They wrote all about plastic waste in our internal staff publication. It is starting conver-

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sations, it is raising awareness, both with our staff and our customers. “Some customers have already complained, asking why we aren’t using plastic straws anymore, so there is a conversation there.” In addition to biodegradable straws, The Happy Monk has also introduced biodegradable takeaway packaging in an attempt to totally reduce their single-use plastic consumption. In Shenzhen, some establishments are taking a similar tack when it comes to their impact on the planet. Jolly Roger Bar, located in Nanshan District, has introduced reusable metal straws in many of their cocktails. Taylor Chen, manager at the bar, tells us that his team has realized the impact that plastic can have on the environment and have subsequently decided to limit their use of plastic straws. Back in Guangzhou, Social&Co’s owner, New Zealand native Aaron McKenzie, told us that he decided to make the switch to reusable straws after seeing just how much waste is created when using plastic straws. “We go through over 2,000 straws per month for our cocktails, soft drinks and other drinks, so the impact that we have alone seems quite high when you see how many straws are in the bin at the end of a busy night,” says McKenzie. Speaking about the effect

that small changes like this can have on the F&B industry, Aaron told us: “I guess the impact of videos circulating on social media, which then started people talking, instigated the thought process of a move away from plastic to something a little more environmentally friendly.” One of the major issues that outlets such as Aaron’s face is finding a reliable and cheap retailer of environmentallyfriendly products. “When we bought biodegradable bags from an advertised supplier they all fell apart, and when we questioned them, they told us that even if a sup-

plier in China tells you they have this type of product, it doesn't always mean that they are telling the truth,” said McKenzie. “That was a shock. So he had to make us all new bags, which weren't biodegradable.” According to McKenzie, for his business, straws are just one part of the overall impact that the F&B industry in China has on the environment. “When I opened my eyes more to daily eating habits, I saw there is much more going on than just straws.” With that being said, Social&Co is also looking to change its approach to takeaway

packaging, taking steps to introduce more reusable and environmentally-friendly packaging as demand for these changes increases. “After about two months of researching and looking at all options, we decided to go for paper straws starting from mid September. But also we will look at more reusable and environmentally-friendly takeaway packaging as we see an increase in this demand as well,” said McKenzie. “That should be by October once we track down the suppliers who are actually creating these recycled products.”

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Five of Our Favorite New Drinking Spots in Shenzhen

rinking is – both literally and metaphorically – our occupation. So sit back and relax as we tell you about our five favorite new nightlife hubs and hangouts we discovered so far this year: from high-flying rooftop bars to low-key, hip speakeasies, Shenzhen has it all.

NBeer Pub In the sleek interior, silver pipes converge into an attractive tree that branches up to the ceiling and out to the kegs beyond. While the pub offers entrees and snacks, it’s really all about the beer: 26 on tap, 14 from NBeer’s Chengdu brewery and the rest from compatriot brewers across 80 cities. We were skeptical of sea salt-infused sour beer, but it won a gold at the 2017 Brussels Beer Challenge and it won us over. We delighted in the lemon brightness, like a shandy but with none of the sweetness. Award-winning Ligui Black IPA (RMB50) is rich and full flavored. It might be the best dark beer we’ve tasted. Price: RMB40-65 a beer Who’s going: OCT-Loft adventurers, beer buffs Good for: excellent drafts, artistic environs Nearest metro: Qiaocheng North (Exit B), 11 minutes

No. 101, OCT-Loft Building A2, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意园北区A2栋101 (1812621 1699, 181 2621 1698)

Ding Sky Bar Located on top of luxury serviced apartment complex Fraser Suites in up-and-coming Huaqiangbei, the establishment offers an unrestricted look at Futian District’s ever-changing skyline. As brisk winds blow, we sample a tropical passion fruit mojito (RMB88 plus 10 percent service charge). The bar swaps out the traditional soda water for regular H2O, but we barely notice the switch: tangy and fruity with a hint of rum, the mojito is just as refreshing as it should be. The acid-green color of the Irish (RMB78) also belies a surprisingly sippable whiskey-based brew: mint liqueur gives it sweetness as well as a slight cooling sensation. Price: RMB78-88 a cocktail Who’s going: high-flyers, aesthetes Good for: classic cocktails, scenic views Nearest metro: Huaqiangbei (Exit C), 5 minutes

18/F, Fraser Suites Shenzhen, 183 Zhenhua Lu, Futian District 福田区振华路183号辉盛阁国际公寓十八楼 (6180 1389)

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Hangover Club Hip-hop heads in the burgeoning Shenzhen scene now have a place to call their own. On entrance, patrons are immediately met with a simple interior that favors geometric shapes and flashing red neon lights. A well-serviced bar provides your standard cocktails (RMB108), mixed drinks (RMB68) and beers like Corona (RMB48). Due to its location, Hangover can afford to go crazy with their sound system – expect lots of noise and bass for a rotating selection of rap and trap, with dubstep sandwiched between. And here, the majority of patrons are actually on their feet, bobbing to the beat. Instead of being a venue to play dice and take selfies, the club offers a real sense of party spirit. Price: RMB50-200 Who’s going: hip-hop heads, hypebeast devotees Good for: popping and locking, getting your freak on Nearest metro: Chegongmiao Station (Exit A), 1 minute

Room 202, Yangguang Gao'erfu Building, Shennan Dadao, Futian District 福田区

深南大道阳光高尔夫大厦202号 (181 2468 4066)

The Loops Stroll around the corner of Tairan Liu Lu and you’ll stumble across a blue British callbox. That’s odd. Step inside and you’ll find… a telephone. But with a press of the red button, a secret door pops open and you’re traveling through time to a Chinese vision of 1920s America: Tommy guns, sepia photos of rum-runners and gangsters and a wrought-iron chandelier. The mixology here is patient and artisanal, with a Smoky Old Fashioned (RMB90) served under a dome to contain its namesake and Smoked Negroni (RMB80) delivered as momento mori in glass skulls. A branded coconut atop a misty skull serves as chalice for a rum-and-juice blend that shows great attention to detail. Price: RMB70-90 per drink Who’s going: nostalgia buffs, whiskey fans, tipplers in the know Good for: craft cocktails, Prohibition kitsch, evenings out with a few friends Nearest metro: Chegongmiao Station (Exit C), 11 minutes

Shop 1A-19, 213 Tairan Liu Lu, Futian District 福田区泰然六路213号1A-19铺 (150 1376 0730)

Ciyuntang Traditional Massage Behind a slate-gray panel and a door disguised as decoration is a hip hop-blasting party hub and bar, complete with upstairs cocktail lounge. On weekdays, the lounge attracts most visitors, who can choose from a wide variety of single malt scotches in addition to some very special cocktails. How special? We’d dare to say that no other bar in Shenzhen makes drinks with seaweedinfused Talisker whiskey – which, with its mix of salt and peat, is pretty bomb. And though baijiu cocktail fever has yet to make its way down south, Ciyuntang has that too, with a ‘steamed’ drink (RMB98) adding in passionfruit jam and lemon juice. Price: RMB35-98 per drink Who’s going: cocktail connoisseurs, hip hop lovers Good for: unique drinks, hidden doors Nearest metro: Taoyuan (Exit D), 13 minutes

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HALF TON BREWERY Heavy Eats and Boozy Treats By Winnie Jin

The Place Chegongmiao has long been a haven for delicious local restaurants and shopping, but was never a prime destination for partaking in Shenzhen’s booming craft beer scene – until now. With the opening of its new Chegongmiao location in August, Half Ton Brewery is offering a sizeable selection of both locally brewed and imported beers, as well as a diverse menu focusing on burgers and other pub eats. The story of Half Ton started back in 2013, when the owners opened Beer Man, one of Shenzhen’s early craft bottle shops. They later expanded into food and draft beer at The Pub in Shekou, where they started adding their own home brews to the taps. Eventually, their experiments snowballed into a full-fledged brewing operation. The goal, according to the founder, is to introduce local flavors (think lychee and Sichuan peppercorn) to exceptionally brewed craft beer that appeals to both Chinese and international audiences.

The Food/Beer

Is there a more quintessential pub food than a nice, juicy burger? We don’t think so, and thus we choose the brewery’s namesake Half Ton Burger (RMB78) as our entree. With the

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owner’s recommendation, we pair it with the house-brewed gold porter. The burger features a hefty Australian beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and Half Ton’s special sauce. We appreciate the quality of the beef, which is cooked just right with a tiny bit of pink in the center. While the bacon is a little tough, the cheese and accompanying thick-cut fries round out the burger nicely. The gold porter is a unique beer, named for its light amber color. The brewers adapt it to a local palate by using less malt in the brewing process and adding flavor with locally brewed coffee beans, resulting in a lighter and more easily drinkable beer. Don’t be fooled, though – it still boasts plenty of flavor and a respectable 7.5-percent ABV.

The Vibe

Compared to the smaller brewpubs and bottle shops in Shenzhen, Half Ton certainly isn’t skimping on real estate. The space is large but still manages to feel cozy with its modern industrial decor, warm lighting and hoe-down country music soundtrack. The servers are attentive and always ready with a recommendation. Definitely worth a visit for those looking for a classic brewpub with some local flair.

Price: RMB70-100 Who’s going: Chegongmiao hipsters and professionals Good for: unique local brews, solid burgers Nearest metro: Chegongmiao (Exit C), 10 minutes

Open daily, 10am-2am; Shop 106, 1/F, Building 212, Tairan Science & Technology Park, Tairan Si Lu, Futian District 福田区泰然四路泰然科技园212栋一层106号 (8860 5574)

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NIC’S BURGER Food for Hungover Souls By Bryan Grogan

The Place Nestled in a small corner on the basement floor of Fuhua San Lu’s InTown Mall, Nic’s Burger is not immediately noticeable. Beneath the more obvious signage for an adjacent bar called Tictac Pong, it took a first, a second and a third glance for us to finally convince ourselves that the property was indeed the one we were looking for. The interior is bare, the seating area is populated by stools and the ambience inside restaurant can only be described as olfactory, the scent reigning supreme above all other senses.

unenjoyable. After burying the burger deep inside our bowels, we decided to sample the outlet’s bacon jalapeno wraps (RMB48). Comprised of toothpick-impaled jalapeno peppers wrapped in bacon, this dish was a pleasant surprise and we found the flavorful morsels neither too spicy nor too tame.

The Food We were loath to pick just one burger off the menu, but eventually settled on the biggest piece of meat on offer: the double decker cheese burger (RMB65). We visited Nic’s on a quiet night and the server was able to present our food to us within five minutes of taking our order. When the waiter set the burger in front of us we nearly fell off our stool: the gargantuan stack of food came comprised of tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles and two thick, greasy, beef patties. Served alongside the burger: crispy, thick French fries that proudly displayed their humble beginnings as potatoes with brown skin visible around the fries’ edges. We knocked back our double cheese burger with a cool glass of lemonade, which, we must admit, was far too tart and honestly

The Vibe

As an outlet, Nic's Burger is less about an experience as it is about the food. The serving plates are not really plates, but rather cardboard containers, essentially made for takeaway. It’s a setting for a rare bingefest, not the type of restaurant that you frequent more than once a week, or a month, if you value your low blood pressure. And that seems to be what the guys behind the restaurant are going for – a fun, enjoyable spot for juicy, pleasurable food. Price: RMB50-100 Who’s going: folks that got lost on the way to Tictac Pong Good for: hangover food, greasy burgers Nearest metro: Gangxia (Exit C), 16 minutes

Open daily, 11.30-1.30am; Shop 108, B1/F, Intown Mall, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District 福田区福华三路卓越世纪中心负1层086号B1-108 (189 2931 4146)

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CLASSICAL CHINESE POETRY AND PROSE An Accomplished Writer on the Art of Translation Written by Xu Yuanchong

About the Author: Born in Nanchang, Jiangxi in 1921, Xu Yuanchong graduated from the Southwest Associated University and Université de Paris and worked as a professor of literary translation at Peking University. During his decadeslong career, Xu has published On Chinese Verse in English Rhyme and Vanished Springs, which featured a preface by Nobel Prize winner for physics, C. N. Yang. In addition to Songs of the Immortals published by Penguin Books, he has translated many Chinese literary classics into English or French. Some of his most notable work include Book of Poetry, Elegies of the South, 300 Tang Poems, 300 Song Lyrics, Selected Poems of Li Bai, Poems and Lyrics of Su Dongpo, Romance of Western Bower and The Selected Poems of Mao Zedong. He has also translated some world literary classics, such as Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary into Chinese. Prof. Xu received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation conferred by the Translators Association of China (TAC) in 2010.

About the Book: More than 2,000 years ago, Chinese poets wrote the beautiful works The Book of Songs and The Songs of Chu. Later, they created more beautiful poems during the Tang and Song dynasties. Classic works like The Analects of Confucius and Lao Zi are not only symbols for traditional values and ideology, they’re also an important bridge between the rest of the world and China.

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HEAR Los Crasher Glam Rock

The Samans Industrial Folk

win! Indefatigable glam rockers Los Crasher go out on tour once again this year with the recent release of a new five track EP, ‘Coz I’m Like No Other. Taking influence from old-school metal bands, such as Motorhead and Hanoi Rocks, Los Crasher are a band like no other in China. Los Crasher have purposely eschewed the mainstream in favor of their own style of glam music. Catch them for a fantastic live show this month. Wed Oct 3, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door. Musibase Bar, 1019 Shangbu Nan Lu, Futian District 福田区上步南路1019号 (showstart.com)

win! Industrial folk coming out of the Northeast of China. This band previously took a four-year break but are coming back with a bang this October. They began their national tour at the beginning of September and are undertaking 21 dates around the country. Previous albums have been said to eschew popular notions of both folk music and metal music. Certainly an interesting prospect. Sat Oct 6, 8.30pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door. B10 Live, North side of Building C2, North Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (showstart.com)

win! We’re giving away tickets for these featured B10 Live concerts! Message our official WeChat account (ThatsShenzhen) three days before the show and tell us why you should win!

OCT-Loft Jazz Festival

No Party for Caodong Indie

win! No Party for Caodong, coming out of northern Taiwan, use indie rock as a means to channel their frustration with a perceived lack of infrastructure in their home town. Whilst they bemoan the state of affairs in small town Taiwan, their music can be an exultant leap out of the boredom that they try so hard to evade. Certainly an act to catch. Fri Oct 5, 8pm; RMB200 at the door. B10 Live, North side of Building C2, North Area, OCTLoft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (showstart.com)

OCT-Loft Jazz Festival returns to Shenzhen for its eighth year this October. With events ranging from band performances to discussions to film screenings, over 100 musicians will attend this 13-day festival at B10 Live. Expect thrilling performances from such illustrious musicians such as William Parker, Malstrom and Sugar Blue. This annual festival regularly draws large crowds and is widely regarded as one of the best yearly musical events in South China. Oct 9-21, various times; RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door. B10 Live, North side of Building C2, North Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (b10live.taobao.com)

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HEAR Rio Wolta Indie Folk

Dé Dé Mouse Indietronica

Described by those who know him as a person who thinks visually, Rio Wolta is a Swiss musician and visual artist who has previously had dalliances in dance and theater performance. His 2015 album, Swing for the Nation, seems not to take inspiration from any particular genre, but rather from his own life experience. Vocally, there is a hint of The National’s Matt Berninger in his romantic baritone. Oozing charisma, make sure not to miss Wolta when he comes to town this month. Thu Oct 11, 9pm; RMB100 presale, RMB150 at the door. Hou Live, B112A, KK One Shopping Center, 9289 Binhe Dadao, Futian District 福田区滨河大道9289号KK One购物中心负一层 B112A (showstart.com)

Macondo Math Rock

Macondo have been tearing into the Beijing music scene of late, with gigs coming thick and fast in anticipation of this, their first national tour. They play in the inimitable Midi Livehouse in Longgang alongside local act Salty Air Band. Named for the elusive city in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, Macondo bring a sense of poesy to the technical math rock style so popular in China right now. Sat Oct 13, 9pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 at the door. Midi Livehouse, 1/F, Area B, Longgang Cultural Center, 8308 Longxiang Dadao, Longgang District 龙岗区龙翔大道 8308号龙岗文化中心B区一层 (showstart. com)

Mariah Carey

The queen diva of pop music herself, Mariah Carey, will electrify audiences this month when she takes to the stage at Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. With 200 million record sales to her name throughout what has been a long and illustrious career, the R&B soul singer is known the world over for the powerful voice that gave us such brilliant records as Music Box, Butterfly and Emancipation of Mimi. Mon Oct 22, 8pm; RMB480-1,680. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, 3001 Binhai Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区滨海大道 3001号 (247tickets.com)

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Dé Dé Mouse’s exuberant and funky indietronica is hard to match. This year’s be yourself dropped in August, just in time for his China tour, which takes in five cities along the eastern coast of the country. The Japanese artist takes influence from the strangest of genres, combining early noughties Eurobeat with funk and R&B. While this melting pot of sounds is hard to visualize, the eventual result is phenomenal in its ability to imbue listeners with an urgent exultance. Sun Oct 14, 8.30pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door. Hou Live, B112A, KK One Shopping Center, 9289 Binhe Dadao, Futian District 福田区滨河大道9289号KK One购物中心负一层B112A (showstart. com)

Kingdom of Rain Psych Rock

Taiwanese band Kingdom of Rain bring their dark psychedelic rock to town this month. While they resemble a group of Changsha musicians by the name of Berlin Psycho Nurses, they differ in their willingness to experiment with trip hop influences, taken via their appreciation for bands like The XX. The rockers have released demos on Xiami but fans await their new album as the guys seek to crowd-fund cash for the eventual release. Fri Oct 19, 9pm; RMB66 students, RMB77 presale, RMB99 at the door. Brown Sugar Jar, 1031 Shangbunan Lu, Futian District 福田区上步南路1031号 (showstart.com)

Amber Post Rock

After a seven-year wait, Amber returned this year with a brand spanking new album, Yue Kai Chenguang, via fantastic post rock label 1724 Records. Whilst showcasing the fact that they have retained an ability to charm listeners, with lightly plucked guitar strokes and echoing atmospherics, Amber quickly organized a new tour around the country, with a total of 11 cities on their schedule this month. Fri Oct 19, 8.30pm. RMB100 presale, RMB150 at the door. Hou Live, B112A, KK One Shopping Center, 9289 Binhe DaDao, Futian District 福田区滨河大道9289号KK One购物中心负一层B112A (showstart. com)

Underbaby Punk

Underbaby have a reputation buried in the early days of Chinese punk. While some sages of the rock scene in China will remember the Beijing band, younger fans will be thrilled to see the return of one of the founders of punk in the country. While their collection of released music is somewhat small, it holds up well in today’s climate and resembles ’80s New York bands such as Television. Sat Oct 20, 8.30pm; RMB80 early bird, RMB100 presale, RMB150 at the door. Brown Sugar Jar, QC 101 Community, 9 Gongyu Liu Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口工业六路9号圈创101联合社区 (showstart.com)

SEE Dreamy Night Magic

Rent Theater

Rent chronicles the rise and fall of a number of cash-strapped students in New York City during the rise of the HIV virus of the early 1990s. Beloved the world over for its honest and emotional depiction of the pitfalls of youth and ambition, this 1996 musical has stood the test of time and arrives in Shenzhen after a run in neighboring Guangzhou. Wed-Sun Oct 3-7, 2pm/7.30pm; RMB99-299. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Centre, 62 Nantou Jie, by Nanshan Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道南头街62号 (247tickets.com)

Comrade Theater

This spectacle of Chinese theatre combines a lot of what we look for from the performing arts. With suspense, action and a riveting, emotional story, Comrade will surely have you on the edge of your seat. Our protagonist, Peter Wang, hatches a murder plot after falling in love with his boss’ wife. With a plot reminiscent of masters of the craft, such as Dostoyevsky and Hitchcock, this performance will almost certainly send a chill up your spine. Tue-Sat Oct 9-13, 8pm; RMB120-380. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center, 62 Nantou Jie, by Nanshan Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道南头街62号 (damai.cn)

Alice in the Mirror Performance

Catch your favorite characters from the beloved Lewis Carroll children’s book series in 3D. This one will be a visual and multimedia spectacle by American Broadway master Michael Thompson, bringing a lesser-known side of Alice’s story to life as our young hero enters into the World of Mirrors to join up with old and new friends. Sun Oct 14, 10.30am/3pm; RMB100999. Huaxia Art Center, 1 Guangqiao Jie, Overseas Chinese Town 华侨城光侨街1 号 (damai.cn)

Catch a trio of world-famous magicians in Shenzhen this month. Coming all the way from the US, Canada and Italy, these three magicians have earned plaudits the world over. Aaron Radatz has been compared to David Copperfield and was called a magician to watch by Time, while Canadian Richard Fogate and Italian Mark Zoppi join the American master of illusion for an evening that will be hard to forget. Fri Oct 5, 8pm; RMB100-380. Shenzhen Poly Theatre, Baoli Culture Square, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利文化广场保利剧院 (damai.cn)

Shakespeare and Wolf Theater

Shakespeare and Wolf is an avant-garde theater piece which attempts to make sense of, and also to simply display, the female characters who populated The Bard’s plays. While certainly not easy to do, this play combines a full range of emotions, with characters bursting into tears, falling into fits of laughter and becoming overwhelmed by anger all in the company of a rapt audience. Thu Oct 25-28, 2.30pm/8pm; RMB100-380. Shenzhen Children’s Palace, 2002 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路2002号 (damai.cn)

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TA S T E

10th Annual Captivating Charity Auction

Join an evening of food, fun and drinks in favor of a worthy cause this October as our friends from Captivating hold another fantastic charity auction in order to raise funds for disadvantaged kids all around the world. What better way to spend your Saturday than snacking, drinking and helping to make the world a better place? Sat Oct 13, 6pm; RMB900. Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, 4088 Yitian Lu, by Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区益田路4088 (shangri-la.com)

The Michelin-Starred Nights

DO YES Group (Young Entrepreneurs of Shenzhen)

Are you a thriving young entrepreneur? Do you envision yourself becoming the creator of the next great product? Or are you simply interested in the world of business? Either way, head over to this event on the third Tuesday of the month and start your networking in the company of some like-minded folks. For more information, call 189 0243 6551. Tue Oct 16, 7pm; RMB100. Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, 1177 Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District 南山区望海路1177号深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店

Female Entrepreneurs Day

Running from this month until December, four Italian Michelin star recipients join Paletto’s Stefano Nicodemo to explore what exactly makes Italian food one of the world’s most celebrated cuisines. While the cost may seem high, it is certainly worth it to experience the height of Italian cuisine from the likes of Reimund Brunner, Cristofor Tapani, Giuseppe Di Iorio and Paolo Gramaglia. Call 0755 2222 2222 (ext. 8621) for more info. Daily Oct 25-Dec 15, 6pm-10pm. RMB1,088-1,888. Paletto, 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District 福田区福华三路116号深圳星河丽思卡尔顿酒店二层

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With everything from fitness to beauty and of course business on offer at this outstanding event, it is certainly hard to say no. Join such business luminaries as Guo Pei, voted by Time as one of the world’s top 100 most influential women in 2016, and also hear from leaders of the new generation of entrepreneurs, Yen Kuok and Joanna Lui. Finish the evening with some great music from singer Mrs M. Sat Oct 27, 10am-6pm; RMB800-2,500. Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, 1177 Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District 南山区望海路1177号深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店 (thmart.com)

HONG KONG & MACAU CALENDAR HK

OCT 1 SAT

National Day Race Meeting, 12 6pm; HKD10-130. Sha Tin Racecourse (Sha Tin Racecourse and selected off course betting branches) Get into the holiday spirit this National Day at Sha Tin Racecourse with a fun and exciting day at the races. Tourists to the city can enjoy free entry to the racecourse upon presentation of valid travel documents. Enjoy local delicacies as you watch jockeys compete for the chance to win The National Cup and The Celebration Cup. Also be sure to make it in time for the opening ceremony which will feature the impressive Guangxi Acrobatic Troupe.

OCT 5-6

WED-THU

Beertopia, 6-11pm/12-11pm. HKD250-495. Central Harbourfront Event Space.(beertopiahk.com) International craft beer festival Beertopia brings together over 500 different beers from around the world, with food stalls and live musical performances thrown in for what promises to be a fantastic weekend for fans of Asia’s growing craft beer scene. Now in its fifth year, Beertopia is Hong Kong’s biggest beer festival and features local Hong Kong breweries such as Meow Beer, Hong Kong Beer Co. and many more.

OCT 18-20 WED

One Belt One Road Experimental

Theatre, 4/8pm; HKD100-200. Hong Kong Cultural Centre.(urbtix.com) Hong Kong’s place as one of the most important cities on China’s One Belt One Road makes it a prime location to discuss the culture and history of other locations dotted along the mainland’s economic super project. Head to Hong Kong Cultural Centre between October 18 and 20 to watch artists perform together in a mirrored theater for what should be a mindblowing event of abstract ideas.

OCT 19 - NOV 18 DAILY

New Vision Arts Festival, 8.30pm. Hong Kong Cultural Centre/Sha Tin Town Hall/Kwai Tsing Theatre This biennial festival will feature music by Mercury Prize winning producer Jamie XX at the opening ceremony, modern takes on old classics such as Swan Lake and Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Notes from the Underground, as well as a ton of other art events across an array of media. Set in various locations over the course of a month, New Vision Arts Festival has something for creative folks from all walks of life.

OCT 25 TUE

The Fratellis, 8pm; HKD450 presale. Music Zone @ E-Max (cityline.com) After finding fame with singles such as ‘Chelsea Dagger’ and ‘Whistle for a Choir,’ this Scottish band has gone on to release five albums since forming in 2005, despite a three-year hiatus from 2009-2012. The group arrive in Hong Kong on the back of their world tour in support of their latest album, In Your Own Sweet Time. Fans of upbeat garage rock can make their way down to Music Zone @ E-Max in the city’s Kowloon Bay.

MID-OCT (TBC)

A-Ma Cultural and Tourism Festival, all day; free. A-Ma Cultural Village, Mt. Coloane (macautourism.gov.mo) The 2018 edition of Macau’s A-Ma Cultural and Tourism Festival, one of the city’s many UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage gems, will see a golden statue of Mazu – the Chinese goddess of the sea – paraded through the streets near A-Ma Cultural Village and Lao Hon Park. The pious procession will be accompanied by traditional folk dances.

OCT 19-21

Mariah Carey: World Tour 2018, 8pm; MOP480-1,280. The Venetian Macau Pop legend Mariah Carey is coming to Macau! One of the bestselling artists of all time and the recipient of five Grammy Awards, Mariah Carey is credited with inspiring a generation of pop and R&B singers worldwide. Catch the diva's celebrated voice and charttopping hits, including ‘Hero’ and ‘When You Believe,’ on October 20 at The Venetian Macau.

ONGOING DAILY

Keith Haring Maze Macau, 1-9pm; MOP100. Cotai Expo Hall F, The Venetian Macao (macauticket.com) Conceived by local artists in collaboration with New York-based art studio Artestar, the Keith Haring Maze Macau is a distinctive pop-art experience, in which audiences are introduced to sculptural renditions of artworks by Keith Haring, an iconic artist in the LGBT world.

FRI-SUN

ONGOING The 21st Lusofonia Festival, all day; free. Taipa Houses Museum (taipavillagemacau.com) First held in 1998, the Lusofonia Festival is a fun-filled, actionpacked carnival that celebrates the Portuguese heritage of Macau, with participation from both the Chinese and Portuguese-speaking communities. Featuring music, gastronomy, handicrafts and more from Portuguese-speaking countries like Cape Verde, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Goa and Timor Leste, this festive occasion will make for a fantastic family outing, as surrounding streets and lanes at Taipa village will be decked out in style.

OCT 20 SAT

TUE-SUN

Landscape of Change – Macau Watercolor Paintings, 10am-7pm; free. Macao Art Museum (mam. gov.mo) Check out an eclectic range of beautiful watercolor paintings currently on display at the Macau Art Museum. Categorized into four themes – The Coastline, Peaceful Time, Fishing Sceneries and Modern Glitz, these top-notch watercolors, which are part of the precious collections of the museum, showcase the SAR in different times and from unique perspectives, offering audiences an aesthetic look at the transformation of Macau from a fishing village to a major metropolis.

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HOTEL NEWS NEWS

INTERCONTINENTAL SHENZHEN

THE ST. REGIS, SHENZHEN

InterContinental Shenzhen celebrated its Concierge Day on September 7 under the guidance of the hotel’s chief concierge. Guests were brought to Shenzhen Yong Feng Yuan to visit the state banquet porcelain series as well as other classical design collections. As a counterpoint to that, guests were also treated to some of Shenzhen’s modern history with a tour of UBTech Robotics, with visitors looking on as robots performed a dance routine.

The St. Regis Shenzhen announced the appointment of Glenn Roger Prudhomme as the hotel’s director of food and beverage. With more than 13 years experience in the hospitality industry, Prudhomme has worked in Dubai, Thailand, France, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom and brings with him a reputation for creativity as well as a quality-driven management approach.

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL, QIANHAI

HILTON SHENZHEN SHEKOU NANHAI

Yao Ming was on hand for the festivities as Marriott International Group held their 2018 South China Black Tie Charity Gala Dinner, raising over RMB300,000 for the Yao Fund. The funds will go towards improving teenagers’ education, and also towards helping to enhance sporting activities, health and mental health in poverty-stricken areas. Held at the pristine JW Marriott Hotel in Qianhai, the evening was deemed a fantastic success.

On September 20, 30 volunteers from the community, alongside hotel staff, managed to recycle a total of 65 kilograms of soap in just two hours. This soap will go to under-privileged and disadvantaged areas to help improve hygiene standards and protect children from illnesses such as diarrhea and pneumonia. The 65 kilometers of recycled soap can support 130 children for a year. Not only does this soap-recycling event protect disadvantaged children, but it also makes a difference for the environment, cutting back on waste and improving sustainability.

Guests Treated to Shenzhen Culture at Concierge Day

Yao Ming Attends Charity Gala Dinner

HARD ROCK HOTEL SHENZHEN Celebrates First Anniversary with Jessie J

British pop star Jessie J was on hand to help the Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen celebrate its one-year anniversary last month. The bash began with the singer walking the hotel’s red carpet amongst VIPs from the hotel group, followed by a VIP and fan meet and greet. Jessie J later took part in the Hard Rock Guitar Smash, a famed tradition in the company’s history. It was also announced that future Hard Rock Hotel openings in China will include Haikou and Dalian in 2019-2020.

Glenn Roger Prudhomme Appointed New F&B Director

‘Soap Cycling’ Recycling Event Held Last Month

PROMOTIONS

KEMPINSKI HOTEL SHENZHEN WEEKEND PACKAGES Overlooking Shenzhen Bay and located within the city’s new financial center, Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen is now offering special weekend stay packages until December 31. Spend one night in a luxurious deluxe single room on Saturdays and Sundays for just RMB988, including breakfast for one. Alternatively, stay in the deluxe double room for RMB1,038 with free breakfast for two. Enjoy all that this wonderful European-style hotel has to offer, including high-quality service and sumptuous food at Seasons Restaurant. Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen, Haide San Dao, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路海德三道 (8888 8888)

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n September 7, The British School of Guangzhou held a ‘Stay & Learn’ session at its South Park building. The event invited parents to experience the school’s newest educational programs alongside their children.

n concert with That’s PRD, Morton’s Grille hosted a glamorous reception on September 21 at its newly opened, breath-taking terrace on the sixth floor of IGC Mall. The launch party was attended by members of Guangzhou’s expat community, including international school teachers, restaurateurs and staffers from consulates and chambers of commerce.

s part of the fifth edition of the FrancoChinese Month of the Environment in Guangzhou, the exhibition When Artists Sit Down to Eat was launched at Art23 Contemporary Gallery on September 17. The exhibit was curated by the founders of a famous French food culture platform – Alimentation Générale.

ne of the hottest events of the year for Guangzhou’s fashionistas, W Fashion Week brought together fashion brands and up-and-coming designers to stage their latest creations at W Guangzhou from September 18 to 21.

n September 11 in Hong Kong, Genting Cruise Lines announced their latest addition to the Dream Cruises family – Explorer Dream, a 75,338-ton cruise ship capable of hosting 1,870 passengers. It will join the fleet in the spring of 2019 and take up the role of pathfinder for the brand’s global aspirations.

eptember 14 saw the 208th anniversary of the independence of Mexico, which was observed by a roomful of distinguished guests from the Consul General of Mexico in Guangzhou. On this day of remembrance and celebration, Ambassador Carlos GiraltCabrales hosted a reception at the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou.

ast month, AustCham South China and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce hosted the Women in Business Forum, a panel-based discussion on gender equality in the workplace and industry-specific career development.

n 2015, the first upscale boutique hotel in Guangzhou officially opening its doors: LN Hotel Five. On the evening of August 31, the hotel celebrated its third anniversary with a sports-themed party. Among those invited were loyal patrons, hotel guests and media companies based in the city.

he French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (CCI France Chine), in partnership with the French Embassy in China, Valeo, ESSEC Business School and AUF (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie), held its sixth China Talents Trophy Awards ceremony in Guangzhou on September 18 at Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich.

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CITY SCENES Charity Gathering for Pet Lovers, at George & Dragon (Supported by and )

On September 2, pet lovers from around Shenzhen gathered at George & Dragon for a Sunday brunch with their furry friends. The inviting atmosphere was the perfect backdrop for a fundraising drive aimed at supporting local dog shelters. British bar and restaurant George & Dragon generously pledged 10 percent of each renminbi spent on the day towards supporting one local animal shelter, which is the current residence of 40 meat truck survivors. The event was also supported by Petmii, a Shenzhen tech start-up geared towards making creative products for animals, and Ruipeng Pet Hospital, which provides care and services for animals at 400 shops around China.

Vista-SK Newcomer Event at Vista SK International Medical Center (Supported by and ) For newcomers in Shenzhen, the simplest things can sometimes be the most confusing. Vista-SK International Medical Center hosted an event on September 8 to bring together newcomers in the fair city of Shenzhen. Guidance and advice was provided on how to find an apartment, adapt to the climate, find good restaurants and get emergency services. Attendees enjoyed a lucky draw with prizes ranging from freshly baked bagels to a onenight stay at a luxury hotel.

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Element Fresh 1) 1/F, Zone B, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 4848) 2) L27/7A, Wongtee Plaza, 118 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8323 7249) 1) 南山区海上世界广场B区B130-210号 2) 福田区福华三路118号皇庭国商购物广场L2-7/7A号

Baia Burger Concept 1) 1C077-078A, 1/F, Shopping Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8290 6696) 2) A2303 3/ F, Second Building Section A, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 8890) 1) 福田

区福华三路购物公园1楼078A 2) 深圳市南山区蛇口海上世界A区2座3楼3号

The Butcher's Club B101A, PAFC Mall, Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8272 5669) 福田区益田路5033号平安金

融中心B1，下沉式广场B101A商铺（观光厅入口旁边）

Morton's Grille N901, 9/F, PAFC Mall, Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8326 8333) 福田区益田路5033号平安

金融中心9楼N901

Hard Rock Cafe Shenzhen 9 Mission Hills Blvd, Longhua New District (3395 2888) 龙华新区观澜高尔夫大道9号www. hardrockhotels.com/shenzhen

Blue Frog Shop 28, 2/F, Wongtee Plaza, 118 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8255 3646) 福田区福华三路118号皇庭国商购物广

场2层28铺

PAPI Italian Restaurant N702, 7/F, Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8326 6833) 福田区益田路5033号平安

金融中心7楼N702号

Artisans 1/F, Block A, Poly Cultural Center, Houhaibin Lu, by Haide San Dao (8628 7109) 南山区保利文化广场A区40号店铺 Alla Torre #101, Area B, Sea World, 1128 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2685 1322) 南山区蛇口望海路1128号海上世界B区101 Blue Italian Seafood & Grill Restaurant 3/F, The Venice Raytour Hotel Shenzhen, 9026 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (2693 6888) 南山区深南大道9026号深圳威尼斯

睿途酒店3楼意大利餐厅

Baia Restaurant Bar Grill B301, Bldg B, Zone B, Sea World Square, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 8836) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场B区3楼B301

La Terrazza 1/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, by Jiabing Lu (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号深圳君悦酒店 Paletto 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222) 福田区福华三路116号深圳星河丽思卡尔顿酒店二层

Oggi Trattoria Pizzeria 3-14 Golden Century Lu, Phase 3, Coastal Rose Garden, Shekou, Nanshan District (2689 0118) 南

山区蛇口金世纪路南海玫瑰花园三期金世纪路 3-14号

PIZZA

CHINESE CANTONESE

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

号商铺

Hoi Fan 1) North gate L/F, Yijing Central Walk Shopping Mall, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8322 6165) 2) Rm 16 3/F, Raffles City, 2163 Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (2640 8664) 1) 福田区福华一路3号新怡景商业中心L层北大门 2) 南海大道2163号来福士广场3层16号

Kiwi Pizza 1) Shop B14, COCO Park, by Fuhua Lu (8329 2299) 2) 8 Outlets Minkang Lu, by Huanan Lu 3) B1, 138 Mintian Lu, by Fuhua Yi Lu 1) 福田区购物公园B1楼地铁商业街

B14铺 2)龙华新区奥特莱斯8号仓店 3) 福田区民田路138号购物公园B1楼

Baia Da Marco Shop #28 Coastal Rose Garden, Shekou, Nanshan District, shenzhen (2681 8849) 南山区蛇口街道望海路南海玫瑰花

Diandoude Dim Sum 4/F, Greater China IFC, Shennan Dadao and Caitian Lu Interchange, Futian District (8321 9215) 福田区

园（二期）33—36裙楼28

Jade Garden 22-31 L2/F, Yitian Holiday Plaza, 9028 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (8860 6228) 南山区深南大道9028号益田

NYPD New York Pizza Delivery 1) Shop 26, HaichangJie, 1 Gongyuan Nan Lu (8887 6973) 2) 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, by Zhongxin Si Lu (8887 6973) 1) 南山区公园南路1号海尚国际26

深南大道和彩田路交汇处大中华IFC四楼

假日广场L2楼22-31号

号铺 2)福田区福华一路中心城FL1015商铺

SICHUAN Rong Yue 1) 468 4/F, MIXC, 1881, Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2221 6888) 2) L3/F, Yitian Holiday Plaza, 9028 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (8665 6877) 1) 罗湖区宝安

南路1881号华润万象城一期4层468号2) 南山区深南大道9028号益田假日广场3层

Lan Ting 23/F, Hilton Shenzhen Futian, Tower B, Great China IFC, 1003 Shennan lu, Futian District (2130 8888) 福田区深南大

THE TERRACE Succulent and Crispy Pepperoni Pizza The Terrace has built a sterling reputation on the basis of their succulent American and Thai food, but what about Italian cuisine? Try this handmade pepperoni pizza made with mozzarella cheese and chunky pizza dough. Sink your teeth into crispy bread and enjoy as the gorgeously melted cheese creates an out-of-this-world flavor. The Terrace Restaurant & Bar, No. 201, Sea World Square, 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口太子路32号海上世界广场商铺201 (2682 9105)

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道1003号大中华国际金融中心B座大深圳中华希尔顿酒店23楼

FRENCH Belle-Vue Grill 37/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号君悦酒

店37楼

L’etoile Building A 302-303, Ecological PLAZA, OCT, Nanshan District (8166 8111) 南山区华侨城生态广场A 栋302-303

La Maison Shop 108, Nanhai Rose Garden, 91 Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District (2685 7030) 南山区望海路91号南海玫瑰花园108号

SHANGHAINESE Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao B1/F, KK MALL, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Futian District (2265 9183) 福田区深南东路5016号 KKMALL京基百纳空间B1层

Din Tai Fung 3/F, MixC, 1881, Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2598 2779) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号华润万象城一期3层

Shanghai Min A-1F, OCT Bay, 13 Baishi Dong Lu, Nanshan District (4008209777) 南山区白石路东13号欢乐海岸曲水湾A-1F

Taste Moment Restaurant 1st floor, Bldg 1, Block A, 1979 Cultural and Creative Park, 1011 Qiaoxiang Lu, Futian District (8255 6173) 福田区侨香路1011号1979文化生活新领

域A区1栋1层

GERMAN Haxnbauer 1) L1C-055B, 1/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8359 2080) 2) L1-15, Raffles City, 2163 Nanhai Ave, Nanshan District (8652 6580)

1) 福田区福华三路星河Coco Park一楼L1C-055B 2) 南山区南海大道2163号福士广场L1-15

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Paulaner Brauhaus 1) C-005, Huanchuan Square, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 7230) 2) 8/F, Shop 801, PAFC Mall,Ping’An Finance Centre, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8253 5187) 1) 南山区蛇口海上世界环船广场C-005 2)福田区益田路5033号平安金融中心8楼801

SPANISH Ling Spanish Kitchen 1011 Qiao Xiang Dong Lu, 1979 Cultural Park, Nanshan District (8322 7522) 南山区侨香东路1011号1979

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Komachi B-132, North Side, Shopping Park, Futian District (8290 5806) 福田区购物公园北园B区132号

Kyoku Japanese Cuisine B-17 Qushui Bay, OCT Bay, 50 Baishi Lu East, Nanshan District (8654 1122) 南山区白石路东50号欢乐海岸曲水湾B-17

Nishimura 1/F, Macro Polo Hotel, Fuhua Yi Lu, by Mintian Lu (3339 7709) 福田中心区福华一路马哥孛罗好日子酒店1楼

Kanpai Classic 9/F, PAFC Mall, Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Road, Futian District (6182 2987) 福田区福华三路平安金

融中心第9楼

文化新天地B区1层

KOREAN

MIDDLE EASTERN Bus Grill Turkish Steakhouse Shop 134, 1/F, Shopping Park B Area, Futian District (158 2044 6962) 福田区购物公园B区134铺

Les 5 Chef's Miznon 143 Laojie, Shekou, Nanshan District (132 5889 0561) 南山蛇

口老街143号

Minikor Kitchen L01-B01, Coco Park, 269 Fuhua San Lu, by Mintian Lu, Futian District (8606 9266) 福田区民田路福华三路269号星河

Coco Park L1-B0

Bornga Korean Cuisine A-11A, Qushui Wan, OCT Bay, 42 Baishi Lu East, Nanshan District (8654 1158) 南山区白石路东42号欢乐

海岸曲水湾A-11A

The Istanbul Restaurant 1-22 Huafa Bei Lu, Huaqiangbei Jiedao, Futian District (3309 7180) 福田区华强北街道华发北路1-22号

MEXICAN Teqo FL1018, Yijing Central Walk Shopping Mall, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District. (18928448542) 福田区福华一路3号怡景中心城FL1018号铺

Orale No. 1026, Zhonghang Beiyuan V Shangjie, Zhenhua Lu, Huaqiangbei, Futian District (2396 4990) 福田区华强北振华路中航北苑V尚街1026号铺

Tacos 3118#, Sea World Square, 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2161 1006) 南山区蛇口太子路32号海上世界广场A3118店铺

Latina No. 1128, Sea World, Wanghai Lu, by Nanhai Dadao (2667 7679) 南山区蛇口望海路1128号海上世界广场C区

INDIAN Bombay Indian Restaurant & Bar Shops 20-24, Sea World, Nanshan District (2667 6049) 南山区海上世界商铺20-24号

VIETNAMESE Lian Shop 562, 5/F, The MIXC Shenzhen, Luohu District (8266 6366) 罗湖区万象城商场5楼562铺

Muine 1) L2-203, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8271 2527) 2) B139 and B139-2, B1/F, Jiufang Shopping Mall, ShennanZhong Lu, Futian District (2681 7828) 3) No. 219, 2/F, Shekou Garden City Center, Nanshan District (2681 7828) 4) B2-017A, King Glory Plaza, Luohu District (2220 3052) 5) RL1094B, Yijing Central Walk Shopping Mall, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8273 2993) 6) G-025B, OCT Bay Shopping mall, 13 Baishi Dong Lu, Nanshan District (8671 7326) 1) 福田区福华三路COCO

Little Papa Indian Restaurant #116, Building 6, Nanhai E-Cool, Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2686 0020) 南山区蛇口太子路南海意库6栋116号

JAPANESE BOA 3/F, West side of International Bar Street, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (130 4894 9034) 南山区蛇口海上世界国际酒

吧街西侧三楼

生活新领域B区

B26C商铺

THAI The Terrace Restaurant & Bar #201, Sea World Square, 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 9105) 南山区蛇口太子路32号海上世界广场商铺201

Very Siam 1/F, A3 Bldg, Xiangshan Dong Jie, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District (8623 3225) 南山区OCT创意园香山东街A3栋1楼

Yes Thai 1) 4/F, KK Shopping Mall, KK Financial Centre, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, by Hongbao Lu (2290 0333) 2) 5/F, Costal City, 33 Wenxin Wu Lu, by Haide Yi Dao (8635 9989) 1) 罗湖区深南东路5016号京基百

纳空间购物中心4楼 2) 南山区文心五路33号海岸城购物中心五楼

La Maison D'Elephant 8/F, PAFC Mall, Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8831 9918) 福田区益田路5033号平

安金融中心8楼

BUFFETS

心城广场L楼FL1011号

－L121店

Shark Wine Bar & Grill, Shop NL118, MixC World, 9668 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区深南大道9668号华润城万象天地NL118商铺 (0755-86709732)

Pho Nam Shop B26C, Link City Passage, by Fuhua Lu (8255 7048) 福田区连城新天地

Tang Ben Jia #FL1011, L/F, Yijing Central Walk Shopping Mall, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8280 1086) 福田区福华一路3号怡景中 Bincho Ya L120-121, Bldg 2, Times Square Excellence, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8278 2760) 福田区福华路卓越时代广场二期L120

The rare black angus picanha is one of the most prized cuts of beef out there. Shark Wine & Bar Grill specialize in this succulent piece of rump meat. Their black angus picanha is a lovely marbled steak, seared well on the outside and with flavorful juices on the inside. Served with potato wedges, peppers and tomatoes, this meal is a treat for your taste buds.

Mon Saigon Block B, 1979 Cultural and Creative Park, by Qiaoxiang Lu, Futian District (8270 3282) 福田区侨香路1979文化

湖宾馆地下一层

利文化广场A区2楼48-49号商铺

Juicy Black Angus Picanha Steak

Park L2-203 2) 福田区深南中路华强北九方购物中心B1层B139 & B139-2 3) 南山区南海大道 1086号花园城中心第2楼219号铺 4) 罗湖区人民南路金光华广场B2层B2-017A号 5) 福田区福华三路中心城广场L层RL1094B号 6) 南山区滨海大道 2008号欢乐海岸购物中心G-025B

Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar Floor B1, Jinhu Hotel, 1005 Wenjin Lu, Luohu District (8219 1115) 罗湖区文锦中路1005号锦 Indian Cottage Shop 48-49, 2/F, Area A, Poly Cultural Centre, Wenxin Wu Lu, Nanshan District (8628 7265) 南山区文心五路保

SHARK WINE & BAR GRILL

Café Zen 1/F, Futian Shangri-la Shenzhen, 4088 Yitian lu, Futian District (2151 3825)福田区益田路4088号深圳福田香格里拉大酒店1层

PAULANER BRAUHAUS Oktoberfest Celebrations to be a Boozy Affair Grab your lederhosen and head down to Paulaner Brauhaus this Oktoberfest to enjoy authentic Bavarian food, German home-brewed beer and traditional German music from October 24-28. Famous the world over for its boozy and enjoyable atmosphere, and with a typical setting beneath the brewery’s enormous festival tent, be sure to celebrate this Oktoberfest and share in the best of the Munich festival with folks from all over the world at Paulaner Brauhaus. Paulaner Brauhaus, C-005, Huanchuan Square, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界环船广场C-005 (2668 7230) WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | OCTOBER 2018 | SZ | 69

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LISTINGS The Show Kitchen 32/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号深圳君悦

酒店32层

Silk 2/F, The Langham, Shenzhen, 7888 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888 ext. 8921) 深圳东海朗廷酒店2层秀·自助餐厅 Market Café 2/F, Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport, Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, Boa’an District (2345 1234) 宝安区深圳

宝安国际机场深圳机场凯悦酒店2层

Café Marco 1/F, Marco Polo Shenzhen, 28 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (3322 7777) 福田区福华一路28号深圳马哥孛罗好日子酒店1层

Peninsula Montessori Kindergarten The Peninsula one, Jin Shiji Lu, Shekou Nanshan District ( 2685 1266)

半岛城邦国际幼儿园南山区蛇口东角头金世纪路1 号半岛城邦一期

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

QSI International School of Shenzhen (Futian) A1, TCL Science Park, No. 1001 Zhongshan Yuan, Nanshan District (8371 7108) 南山区中山园路1001号TCL 科学园区A1栋 Shekou International School Jingshan Villas, Gongye Er Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 3669). www.sis.org.cn 南山区蛇口工业二路鲸山别墅内

NIGHTLIFE

Shen Wai International School 29 Baishi San Lu, Nanshan (8654 1200, www.swis.cn) 深圳外国语学校国际部南山区白石三道 29 号

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

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen 138 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8826 8888)

BLUE FROG Buy One Selected Burger, Get One Free Enjoy a special burger promotion every Monday at Blue Frog! From 4pm, buy one of the outlet’s selected burgers and get one free with the purchase of any drink. Blue Frog take the traditional burger experience and combine flavorful influences from all over the world, from Latin America to the Mediterranean, and from Italy to France — Blue Frog’s burgers will transport you to another world. 1) #28, L2 Shenzhen Wongtee Plaza, 118 Fuhua San lu, Futian District 福田区福华三路118号皇庭国商购物广场L2层28号 (8255 3646) 2) #23/ 24, 1/F, Shenzhen Rafﬂes Ctiy, No. 2163 Nanhai Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山区南海大道2163号来福士广场01层23-24号 (2692 0250) 3) #019-020, L1, Uniwalk Plaza, No. 99 Xinhu Lu, Bao'an District 宝安区新湖路99号壹方城购物中心L1层019020铺 (2960 1292)

福田区福华三路 138 号

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

The George & Dragon is a quintessential British Pub; good draft beers, ales, and cider; comforting pub food and great BBQ; non-stop sports on three screens; secluded beer garden. Your home away from home. Also available for catering your parties and events. www.george-dragon. com; e-mail: manager@george-dragon.com; tel: 2669 8564; Shop 3, behind Taizi Hotel, Taizi Lu 5, Shekou. 南山区太子路5号太子宾馆 1楼后排3号商铺

Club Viva No. 140, Fuhua Lu, Coco Park, Futian District 福田区福华路城建购物公园 140 号

Dazzle Club 3/F, Central Commercial Building, No.88 Fuhua 1st Road, Futian District (2348 1542) 福田区民田路中

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

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

Shangri-La Hotel East of the Luohu Train Station, Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8233 0888). www.shangri-la.com

深圳前海华侨城 JW 万豪酒店宝安区宝兴路 8 号

区福华路购物公园二楼

罗湖区建设路火车站东侧

The Terrace Above Starbucks, Sea World Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 9105) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场2 楼星

Sheraton Dameisha Resort 9 Yankui Lu, Dameisha, Yantian District (8888 6688)

南山区蛇口公园路82号青少年活动中心

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福田区深南大道1003号大中华国际金融中心B座

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

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

La Maison, Shop 108, Nanhai Rose Garden, 91 Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District 南山区望海路91号南海玫瑰花园108号 (2685 7030)

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

McCawley’s Irish Bar 1) Shop 151-152, Coco Park, Futian District (2531 3599) 2) Shop 118, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 4496) 1) 福田区购物公园151-

EDUCATION

La Maison are bringing mouthwatering Raclette to customers this month. Taking inspiration from Swiss shepherds of old, the chefs at the French bistro combine Swiss cheese with potatoes and thinly cut ham to recreate one of Europe’s most famous dishes. Enjoy the finely cooked cheese as it melts on the plate and in your mouth alongside steaming baked potatoes this autumn.

深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店南山区望海路 1177 号 (2162 8888)

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

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Mouth Watering Cheesy Raclette

酒店观澜高尔夫大道9号

Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai 1177, Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District

心商务大厦三楼

152 2) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场118号

LA MAISON

Hardrock Hotel Shenzhen， Hard Rock Cafe Shenzhen，No.9 Misson Hills Road,Shenzhen，0755-3395 2888 深圳硬石

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

International School of Nanshan Shenzhen A Canadian school accepting application for Pre-Grade 1 through Grade 12. 11 Longyuan Lu, Taiyuan Sub-District, Nanshan District (2666 1000, 2606 6968). admission@isnsz.com www.isnsz.com 南山区龙源路11号

Merchiston International School Shenzhen No. 12 Shilongzai Road, Daliang SubDistrict, Longhua District, (400 867 0177) admissions@merchiston.cn, www.merchiston.cn 龙华区大浪街道新石社区石龙仔路12号

盐田大梅沙盐葵路 ( 大梅沙段 )9 号

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

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

The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222)

福田区福华三路 116 号

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

深圳威尼斯睿途酒店南山区华侨城深南大道 9026 号

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

Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Bao'an District 深圳机场凯悦酒店宝安区深圳宝安国际机场 (755-2345 1234)

InterContinental Shenzhen, No. 9009, Shennan Road, Nanshan District 深圳华侨城

LISTINGS 洲际大酒店，南山区深南大道9009号 (3399 3388)

The Courtyard by Marriott Shenzhen Bao'an, No.46 Dongfang Road, Songgang, Bao'an District 宝安区松岗东方大道46号 (2986 9888, www.courtyardshenzhenbaoan.com)

HEALTH Vista-SK International Medical Center Lvl 4, Bldg 4C, Shenzhen Software Industry Base,Xuefu Lu, Nanshan District (3689 9833) 南山区学府路软件产业基地4栋C座裙楼4层 J&C Dental 4FG, China Economic Trade Building, No.8, Zizu Qilu, Futian District (13418536301) 福田区紫竹七道8号中国经贸大厦4FG

HarMoniCare Women & Children's Hospital 12018 Shennan Dadao, by Nanshan Dadao (3339 1333) 深圳和美妇儿科医院南山区深南大道12018号

C-MER (Shenzhen) Dennis Lam Eye Hospital 1-2/F, Shengtang Bldg, 1 Tairan Jiu Lu, Chegongmiao, Futian District (4001 666 120, 3322 7188) 福田区车公庙泰然九路一号

Luohu District (2290 9505) 2) 103, Section C, Sea World, Wanghai Lu, by Xinghua Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2290 9521) 1) 罗

湖区宝安南路1881号万象城S248商铺 2) 南山区蛇口望海路海上世界C区103店

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

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

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

盛唐大厦1-2层

厦3楼318室

IMC(International Medical Center) serves the local community and expatriates from all over the world. We are proud to provide private, personalized healthcare for each patient. Our experienced staff from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas provide comprehensive medical services including general and specialty outpatient services, health assessments, inpatient services and more. Scan QR Code above for more info of IMC. 深圳市福田区海园一路，

German Chamber of Commerce Room 4A-11, Zone C, Zhong Ke Nano Building Yuexing Liu Lu, Nanshan District (8635 0487) www.china.ahk.de 中国深圳市南山区粤

香港大学深圳医院国际医疗中心 International Medical Centre，The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, 1, Haiyuan 1st Road, Futian District, Shenzhen (8691 3388）

HAIR SALONS Shang Hair B2S-001, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8887 9899)福田区福华三路星河Coco Park商场负二楼B2S-001

OPEN DOOR

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The American Chamber of Commerce in South China Rm 208, 2/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 2658 8342; fax: 2658 8341). www.amcham-southchina.org The British Chamber of Commerce, Shenzhen Sub-Chamber Rm 314, 3/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (2658 8350). 深圳市南山区高新

BOA Tartare Trilogy Combines the Best of Land and Sea

科技园南区留学生创业大厦3楼314室

Sample BOA’s new land and sea experimentation as they bring customers their wonderful salmon, prawn and beef tartare trilogy this month. This creative dish makes use of sweet seafood and savory tartare, all wrapped in freshly sliced cucumbers for a joyful and exuberant celebration of tasty and creative cuisine.

Morefoods No1,1F,Building A ,OCEAN city Garden,Shekou New Street, Nanshan District,shenzhen (8827 9078) 深圳市南山区

BOA, 3/F, West side of International Bar Street, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界国际酒吧街西侧三楼 (130-4894 9034)

蛇口新街澳城花园A栋一楼1号铺

Toni & Guy 1) S248, The MIXC Shenzhen,

CLASSIFIEDS JOBS OFFERED Shenzhen Longrun Investment Co., Ltd, a fast-growing restaurant enterprise is looking for two foreign hostesses to join the team to greet and show hospitality to guests on behalf of the company. Requirements 1. Ability to understand and speak basic Chinese. 2. A minimum height of 168cm. 3. A passion for communications, with a presentable image. Monthly payments ranges from RMB 12,000 to 15,000 The options of full-time (RMB12,000 to 15,000 per month) or part-time (RMB70-90 per hour) employment are available. For inquiries and application, please contact Ms. Hu at 136-3159 3166 or 07552290 9515. Mobile Game company business development position. A NASDAQ-listed Shenzhen-based mobile game company. iDreamSky is looking for an expat for one business development position, native English speaker and fluent in Mandarin a must, well versed with mobile games or business negotiation experience a plus. Responsible for looking for Western games suitable for the Chinese market and contacting the game developers. Our office is located in

Nanshan district, Shenzhen. If interested, please send resume to Evan at evan.liang@ idreamsky.com.

MOVING & SHIPPING AGS Four Winds is a leading international moving company that offers a full range of relocation, moving and storage services. With our global network of over 300 offices worldwide plus 40 years experience in the moving industry, we know your concerns and have the ability to serve you anywhere in the world. We are FAIM & ISO 9001-2008 accredited, members of the FAIM and FIDI. Contact us for FREE survey and quotation: Tel: +8620 8363 3735/ +86 139 2277 1676 Email: manager.guangzhou@ agsfourwinds.com Website: www.agsfourwinds.com Rayca Moving & Transportation Services With 10 years experience, Rayca provides international, domestic, local moving services & pet relocation service. We can effectively move you anywhere at competitive prices! You move, you save! Service hotline: 400-048-9099 Email: info@raycatrans.com Website:www.raycatrans.com

MISTER CHICKEN Slow Cooked Rotisserie Chicken How many ways are there to cook a chicken? A lot, but we think rotisserie chicken is one of the best there is. Head down to Mister Chicken to sample the slow-marinated, herb-infused chunks of tender and crispy chicken. Why not also try this dish with the addition of toothsome spices? You can grab a dish of your favorite rotisserie chicken with complimentary pan-fried potatoes and juicy vegetables. Mister Chicken, 1093-9, Coastal Rose Garden 1, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 9007)南山区蛇口街道望海路南海玫瑰园1期 0755 2681 9007 WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | OCTOBER 2018 | SZ | 71

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Horoscopes

Finally, a horoscope that understands your life in Shenzhen. BY DOMINIQUE WONG

9.24~10.23

Libra

10.24~11.22

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

After all the glutinous mooncakes you ate last month, it’s finally time to hit the gym again. Make sure to wear red workout gear for good luck.

Halloween falls right in the middle of your sign, which is the only time of year in which you can unleash your inner darkness and no one would bat an eye. Don’t eat too much candy though – a sugar rush will make you do something truly embarrassing and it’ll go viral.

Attending multiple farewell parties this month will lead you to start thinking about your own China exit but all those free flow sangria brunches are still calling your name. Fine, maybe another year...

Refuse all group chat invitations this month. For groups you’re already in, don’t participate in any conversations unless they’re directed at you. If you must reply, only respond in five words or less. Don’t ask why.

Aquarius

Pisces

Aries

Taurus Your regular breakfast dim sum place is closed for good so it’s time to try something new. It’s a huge challenge for you since you’re a creature of habit, but those 7-Eleven baozi aren’t that bad... just get the ones with vegetarian fillings and skip the mystery meat. Yum!

11.23~12.21

1.21~2.19

2.20~3.20

3.21~4.20

There will be more than a few hiccups with your Didi rides this month, so we recommend sticking with the metro. Avoid any south-facing station exits, and remember to only take the escalators.

Overspending on your Golden Week trip means you’ll have to make some major cutbacks. Hunt for those cheap Meituan deals, or just cook your own food for once, you lazy fish. And don’t even think about splurging on any fancy French cheese at Olé.

A friendly face will confront you about your questionable WeChat sticker choices this month – don't fight it. Listen to them to avoid further damage to your reputation and invest your energy elsewhere. Blow off some steam by running a half marathon.

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

12.22~1.20

4.21~5.21

Virgo

5.22~6.21

6.22~7.22

7.23~8.23

8.24~9.23

Alipay will fail you when you need it most this month, so have some backup cash in your wallet at all times. Or just ask your hot Tinder date to pay for your pricey drink at Hangover Club and expect to never see them again. Your call.

Feeling a little crabby, Crabby? You should totally do a lavish staycation with your BFF using that hotel voucher you won a while back. Double check the expiry date before you go though – you definitely can’t afford it.

A stranger will approach you on the metro, introduce himself in Chinese as a modeling agent and ask for your WeChat. Whatever you do, don’t give it out. Just pretend to be a tourist and act confused. That always works.

You promised your partner that you’d try to become less controlling, but your regular Starbucks order is still a ‘venti, non-fat, extra hot, no foam, vanilla latte.’ That's fine. Just don’t yell at the barista if they mess up your drink again, OK?

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