That's Shenzhen - December 2018 by That's - Pulse of The City

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Editor's Note

DECEMBER 2018

It’s been one hell of a year to say the least, particularly for those of us based in China. We’ve seen ‘The Tweeter in Chief’ launch a trade war between the world’s two leading economic powers, Fan Bingbing disappear and then

reappear (with a major fine to pay) and a record-breaking Singles’ Day haul for Alibaba. Locally, Shenzhen and surrounding areas were hammered by Typhoon Mangkhut and Guangzhou got its first-ever Michelin Guide and lost

its place at the top of China’s pedestal of football greatness. For this month’s cover story (page 35), we invite you to take a walk down memory lane with us and look back at the good – and the bad – of 2018!

In our City section, we look at Crazy Rich Asians’ long-awaited China release (page 12) and tell you which

Guangdong city has the highest percentage of singles in the workplace (page 9).

Also in this issue, we give you five reasons to visit the backwater province of Guizhou (page 22), offer our top

10 Chinese albums of the year (page 30) and suggest some awesome Christmas gifts (page 18).

On a personal note, this month marks my 12th issue as editor-in-chief of That’s PRD. I’d like to finish this

editor’s note with a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed over the last year and to my superiors for allowing us to chase the stories we want to write!

From all of us at That’s PRD, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Matthew Bossons Editor-in-Chief

Hourly updates on news, current affairs and general weirdness from around the PRD and China.

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35 COVER STORY

8 CITY

2018 CHINA’S YEAR IN REVIEW

9 I’M SINGLE AND I KNOW IT

From Fan Bingbing’s tax evasion scandal to the rise of ChinaUS trade war tensions, 2018 will likely go down in history as one of the most action-packed years in the past decade.

Guangdong leads the nation for singles in the workplace.

12 CRAZY OR NOT? Will Crazy Rich Asians’

success translate in China?

15 SARAH ARMSTRONG Founder and designer of Pinyin Press.

17 DAYTRIPPER Journey back in time at Changzhou Island.

58 EVENTS

THE WRAP

14 LIFE & STYLE

DEC 8

Chui Wan

24 ARTS 27 SINO CELEB Five fast facts about Cui Yongyuan.

JAN 2

32 MODERN & MONOCHROME

Swan Lake

Abstraction from South Korea.

46 EAT & DRINK 47 BOTTOMS UP!

DEC 15-16 Creamfields MO

Boxing Cat Brewery’s Contender Extra Pale Ale.

50 IN TUNE

Five jazz bars for music lovers in Shenzhen. 6 | SZ | DECEMBER 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

DEC 15

Macau International Parade

CITY

AI News Anchor P10 8 | SZ | DECEMBER 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

Crazy or Not

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Urban Dictionary P11

TALES OF THE CITY

I’M SINGLE AND I KNOW IT

Guangdong Leads the Nation for Singles in the Workplace By Matthew Bossons

he Pearl River Delta is a hotbed for working singles, according to a recent survey cited by Guangdong Radio and Television (GRT), with Dongguan, Shenzhen and Guangzhou leading the nation for unattached people in the work place. According to the report, workplaces in Dongguan boast 74 percent single people, while Shenzhen and Guangzhou have 64 percent and 63 percent respectively. A quick (and entirely unscientific) survey of our Guangzhou That's office turned up seven singles and nine individuals who are either married or in a relationship – a 44 percent single rate. “Maybe their social circles are limited,” speculated one Guangzhou resident when asked by GRT why there are so many

singles in the city. “They could be focusing on their careers or have high standards for partners.” All plausible explanations, by our assessment. The study also found that 30 percent of singles only earn RMB3,000-6,000 monthly, according to GRT, but that 28 percent wouldn’t pause for thought when it comes to buying luxury goods. It’s suggested in the GRT broadcast that younger people in the Pearl River Delta are placing more importance on ‘living quality’ and worry that racing into a relationship may limit quality of life. (Because we all know how important designer bags and shoes are to living a happy and comfortable life…). The statistics are just the latest in a growing pile of evidence that young

Chinese people are not as keen on marriage as their parents and grandparents were before them. According to Sixth Tone, there were more than 200 million single adults in China in 2016 and the rate of divorce is on the rise – with the country’s annual divorce rate increasing for the past 14 years straight. Sixth Tone notes that while “young people have greater freedom to choose a partner” they also have more freedom “to leave them if things don’t work out.” So, single reader, what does this mean for you? If you’re ‘single and looking’ you might wanna sign off Tantan for a couple minutes and take a look around your office – your special someone might be closer than you think.

Want to learn more about dating in the PRC? Meet the contemporary faces of modern-day romance in China in our ‘Lonely Hearts Club: Tales of 21st Century Love in China’ series by scanning the QR code.

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THE BUZZ RANDOM NUMBER

6,609

DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

China’s AI News Anchor

– the number of music videos removed from KTVs across China Last month, a hashtag that translates to ‘6,000 songs taken down from KTV’ went viral on Weibo, prompting many to worry that one of China’s favorite recreational activities might suffer a major blow. The hashtag, which had gained over 380 million views at press time, came about after a notification was issued by China Audio-Video Copyright Association (CAVCA) on October 22 urging KTV operators across the country to remove 6,609 music videos from their systems due to copyright issues. Among the listed songs are fan-favorites such as ‘Ten Years’ by Hong Kong singer Eason Chan, ‘Bubble’ by fellow Hong Kong musician GEM and ‘Listen to the Ocean’ by Taiwan-born singer A-Mei. Scan the code to see some of the songs that were removed.

China’s Xinhua news agency and Beijingbased search engine Sogou unveiled the latest innovation in the constantly growing artificial intelligence (AI) field. An AIintegrated virtual TV anchor debuted at the World Internet Conference in Zhejiang province on November 7, drawing a lot of attention from around the world. The TV character, which did not provide any name, was created from video clips of human hosts and speech synthesis. According to Xinhua, the ‘male’ news anchor is “the world’s first artificial intelligence news anchor,” whose voice and appearance were modeled after Zhang Zhao, a human anchor who works at the news agency (that must have been weird to watch). Scan the code to watch the AI anchor introduce ‘himself.’

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“To my real fans in Shanghai... I will be back next time... with a better partner.” ... So said rap superstar Nicki Minaj in a video to fans after her no-show at the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) Festival last month. Minaj had flown all the way to Shanghai for the event but never took to the stage, much to the disappointment of her Chinese fans, some of whom waited around for the singer for two hours. The lead-up to the event was marred by rumors regarding the authenticity of DWP China’s operation. Days before the event an image surfaced online claiming that the music festival was an “unauthorized use of DWP trademark” and that “DWP as a brand has no association with the event.” Read more about the fiasco by scanning the QR code. 10 | SZ | DECEMBER 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

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

Aidou / ài dòu / 爱豆 noun. Idol, a celebrity, usually an entertainer that one approves of and supports at high cost My aidou is the most handsome of all.

He is such a shallow human being. Nothing but a pretty face. At least my aidou has talent.

He has to be, born with an ugly face.

Get out.

Just admit it: Singles’ Day was not long ago and you are already thinking about what to get for Double 12 Day. You open your Taobao app and check for price drops on goodies in your shopping cart wish list on the subway. You look at the Feiyue brand canvas shoes in your cart and wonder if they sufficiently convey how hip you are or if they are passe now. China has finally arrived at a fully consumer society where everyone obsesses over which products best represent their distinguished tastes and what statement each purchase makes about them. Consumerism and our endless need to express individuality via products gave rise to the idol economy, where we showcase our personality through what kind of culture and entertainment we consume. When you are done choosing jackets and shoes that best represent you, you must also choose an aidou. It could be Kris Wu if you are edgy (but still glamorous), or Jungkook if you are hardworking and sweet, or the Backstreet Boys if you never got over the early 2000s. Since your aidou choice accounts for a considerable portion of your individuality, you must be ready to defend and fight for them at all costs. You shall spend thousands of yuan on concert tickets and merchandise

to make sure your aidou stays successful. You shall wait for hours at the airport when your aidou arrives to make sure they have the biggest welcome crowd, because their reputation is on the line. If he or she endorses a line of products, you must buy the entire line and boycott any product their rival endorses, because nothing is more humiliating and unacceptable than your aidou being beaten by rivals. Since your aidou represents your taste, value and most importantly, your aesthetic, their success is your success, and their failure is your failure. This competitive nature is where the aidou economy can get ugly. Fans of one aidou self-organize in the hundreds or even thousands to attack fans of another aidou on social media. Aidou's Weibo accounts, Baidu Tieba and Wiki pages often become battlegrounds where fans fight with negative comments, ugly photos of aidou's and mean memes. Offline, family gatherings over the holiday season are often ruined by fans of different aidou's refusing to be under the same roof. Because we are human, we will always need new ways to say “I'm different from everyone else.” Our aidou will have to bear the burden of expressing our individualities for us beyond haircuts and outfits. Mia Li

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CIT Y | F E AT URE

CRAZY OR NOT Will Crazy Rich Asians’ Success Translate in China? By Dominic Ngai

Adapted from Kevin Kwan’s 2013 novel of the same name, Crazy Rich Asians was this summer’s surprise box office smash hit in North America, earning praise for being the first Hollywood studio production to feature a predominantly Asian cast since 1993’s Joy Luck Club. Just two months after its debut, the film had already become the US’s top-grossing romantic comedy in a decade (sixth highest of all-time), cashing in nearly USD174 million domestically as of mid-November. As the film gears up for its theatrical release on the Chinese mainland, we speak with a couple of Chinese pop culture and history experts about the impact Crazy Rich Asians has had in the West, and whether that will translate to audiences in China.

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F E AT URE | CIT Y

Chinese, But Not Really Chinese

t’s a Cinderella story as old as time. Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), a young Americanborn Chinese NYU professor, travels to Singapore with her longtime boyfriend Nick Young (Henry Golding) for his cousin’s wedding and to meet the family, only to discover they’re one of the wealthiest clans of the island nation. From then on, the movie is a visual feast that combines all the typical rom-com trappings, along with a healthy dose of family drama. Filled with conflicts fueled by generational, cultural and socioeconomic differences, scenes are spiced up with a generous sprinkle of Singapore’s dazzling modern cityscape and the fabulous lifestyles of the ultra-rich. But what makes Crazy Rich Asians stand out from other rom-coms for scholars like University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Professor Shelly Chan is the novelty factor of its ‘authentic cultural content’ that can only be achieved with a predominantly Western-born Asian cast and crew. The Hong Kong-born Canadian historian specializing in the Chinese diaspora (people of Chinese descent who live outside of Greater China) is particularly interested in the film’s discussions around the impact of the mass Chinese overseas migration during the 19th and 20th centuries. “Some of the conflicts stem from the polarization of Chinese identity and culture as a result of these departures and the subsequent returns of these immigrants (and their descendants),” Chan tells us. Throughout most of the film, Rachel, who was born and raised in the US, finds it difficult to win the approval of Nick’s Singaporean-Chinese elders – namely his mother Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) – who are portrayed as the guardians of traditional culture and family values. While only scratching the surface of the issue, the inner struggles of Asian-American cultural identity are put out into the open by Crazy

Rich Asians through the lens of its female protagonist. In an op-ed for The Washington Post, writer Jenn Fang calls the film a watershed moment. For decades, actors of Asian descent have been depicted as racial stereotypes in American TV series and films, a criticism that has consistently been voiced inside and outside of Hollywood. The story of Rachel, in particular, serves as an anchor for Fang to relate to her own experience of trying to navigate between the worlds of being both Chinese and American. “Crazy Rich Asians is a rare example of Asian Americans taking the reins to tell a story completely from our own perspective,” she wrote. “It succeeds by drawing inspiration from our real lives.” Which begs the question – will a film that’s largely based on the complexity of Westernized Chinese identity be a hit in China?

Lost in Translation?

When Song Geng saw Crazy Rich Asians in Hong Kong over the summer, there were only about a dozen people in the movie theater. The much-hyped romantic comedy is the city’s 23rd highest grossing film of 2018 thus far, according to Box Office Mojo, earning just around USD2 million between late August and mid-October – a meager showing considering the movie’s critical and commercial triumph in North America. Song, an associate professor at University of Hong Kong’s School of Chinese Studies, personally enjoyed the movie. Having written extensively about the portrayal of Asian men in mainstream media and pop culture, he praises the film for creating nuanced and multi-layered characters for the actors and actresses to play. However, he’s not very optimistic about its box office earnings on the Chinese mainland. “My first impression of Crazy Rich Asians was that it’s a film about Chinese people, but China is basically absent in this world. I think

many mainland Chinese audiences might find it hard to identify with these characters. It’s quite an awkward position to be in (for the film),” Song says. The lack of big name cast members, coupled with the fact that it isn’t the kind of big budget action hero flick that normally performs well here, he adds, might further hinder its success in the Middle Kingdom. Elsewhere in Asia, Crazy Rich Asians also drew some criticisms after its release. While it scored points for promoting racial diversity in Hollywood, Singaporean audiences accused the film of doing the exact opposite with its representation of their country – where the film is set – by focusing on just its Chinese residents and virtually ignoring the Malay and Indian ethnic groups who make up nearly a quarter of the country’s total population. But perhaps another telling sign of whether the film would be well-received in China can be found on Douban, the Chinese version of Rotten Tomatoes, where the film received an average rating of 3.5 stars and nearly 8,600 reviews before it even officially came out in theaters. One of the most popular reviews came from user ‘yvetterowe,’ who expressed her disapproval of the film, calling it a “General Tso’s chicken-style film about Asians” and signing off with an eye-rolling emoji. Responding to all the negative reviews, user ‘yangcongxixi’ sums up his thoughts (and ours) quite nicely: “The film is quite loud and funny, and they used a lot of Chinese classic pop songs from different eras as the background music. I feel like I was in a supermarket in Chinatown somewhere. But I think a lot of people have missed the point. It’s not a movie about Asians or their identity… It’s just a comedy about rich people.”

Crazy Rich Asians is now in major theaters across China.

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LIFE

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

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

STYLE Basic Geometry

Designing a board game cafe with nature-inspired shapes, p20

Gorgeous Guizhou P22

SPOTLIGHT

SARAH ARMSTRONG Founder and Designer of Pinyin Press

Interview by Dominic Ngai, photo by Gráinne Quinlan

Inspired by her love of Chinese culture and design, Sarah Armstrong founded her own label Pinyin Press in 2014. Since then, the Scottish textile designer has created a line of apparel, homeware and gift items featuring local cultural symbols such as lucky cats, baozi, dumplings, dandan noodles and more. Just before the brand celebrates its fifth anniversary next year, Armstrong reflects on some of her favorite designs and reveals her future plans for the label.

You came to Shanghai in 2009 and started Pinyin Press in 2014. What inspired you to start the brand? When I was looking for gifts and designs to send to friends and family, I realized that there was an opportunity in the marketplace for localized Chinese design. After working for some luxury brands in China, I also wanted to create products that were at an accessible price point and available to all. Through Pinyin Press, I sought to create designs that would communicate my own personal experiences and appreciation of the culture and to tell a story of everyday life here. Any special meaning behind the name Pinyin Press?

Zhou Youguang invented Pinyin in the late 1950s, and he described it as “a bridge between China and the rest of the world.” For foreigners living in China, Zhou offered a simple piece of wisdom, “Do something to help bridge understanding between China’s ancient civilization and the modern world.” I created Pinyin Press to tell my story of life in China and to help connect others to the culture. Looking back, what have been the most challenging aspects about starting and running your own brand in China? What have been the most satisfying?

Manufacturing and quality control in China are often challenges and it’s something that

“I created Pinyin Press to tell my story of life in China and to help connect others to the culture” I’m stringent about. One of the most satisfying aspects is bringing a product to fruition and discovering how customers relate to a particular motif or icon through shared experiences in China. What are some of your favorite designs?

The Cricket design is one of my all-time favorites – it was produced in a limited quantity on mugs, serving trays and children’s clothing. I liked it because it has a light touch and perhaps more subtle references to China. I also love the symbolism of the golden dumplings and the fun element of the lucky cat design. Is there anything that you love about Chinese culture that you wanted to turn into a product but haven’t yet?

I’m often drawn to elements of good fortune, so I’d like to create some new products around auspicious cultural elements. I’d also like to create more localized designs, celebrating specialties of different regions or regional dishes. As a designer who specializes in textiles, there’s nothing more satisfying than designing a great new print pattern – I’d love to extend the collection to wallpapers, soft furnishings and cushions. I’m also looking to relaunch our baby and kids accessories collection next spring, too.

Pinyin Press will turn five in 2019. Any celebrations planned for the special occasion? For the fifth anniversary, I’m looking to revisit some of the original designs from the first collection and create some new products that are as fun as my first Pinyin designs. I’ve recently created personalized wedding favors and VIP gifting services, so I’d like to expand in these areas, too. I’d also love to collaborate with other home accessories brands on a capsule collection. Pinyin Press now has retail partners in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Hong Kong and Singapore, and has customers in Nanjing, Tianjin, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. So I’m looking to continue to expand the business to new cities, too. It’ll also be your 10th anniversary in Shanghai. What’s next for you?

I moved to Shanghai for a one-year adventure, and 10 years on, I’m still enjoying it, and this is where I consider home. Next year, I plan to visit rural parts of China and would love to work with local craftspeople in different regions on a personal design project. Find out more on pinyinpress.com.

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STYLE RADAR COVET

DOE x Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday Collection Disney partnered with Shanghaiborn label DOE to release a collection of sportswear items to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday. Featuring hockey jerseys, gym sacks and stadium scarves, all products include a logo of the iconic character’s face with the Shanghai skyline incorporated in it. The sleeves and back of the jerseys also have the number 28 on them, a reference to Mickey’s birth year of 1928. > doeshanghai.com

COVET

Alexander Wang x adidas Originals Season 4 Shortly after his Uniqlo heat-tech collaboration dropped in early November, Alexander Wang’s newest 18-piece collection with adidas Originals was revealed just weeks later. As the fourth collaboration between the two brands, ‘Season 4’ is divided into three subcollections: ‘Photocopy’ (Wang’s take on soccer jerseys), ‘Disjoin’ (pieces focusing on new takes on adidas’ three stripes and trefoil logos) and ‘AW Essentials’ (reinterpretation of classic

sportswear silhouettes with new materials). Available at select retailers of both labels and their official websites. > alexanderwang.com

OVERHEARD

“Apes don’t fight with apes” To celebrate the eighth anniversary of launching on the Chinese mainland, BAPE released a limited capsule collection under the name ‘Apes don’t fight with apes.’ The phrase is derived from “Chinese don’t fight with Chinese,” a slogan that was used during WWII calling for members of the Communist and Kuomintang parties to join forces and fight the Japanese invaders. > bape.com

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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

DAYTRIPPER

Changzhou Island

et on a beautiful strip of land within the meandering Pearl River, Changzhou Island offers city dwellers the chance to unwind and relax while exploring a fascinating piece of South China’s rich history. Formerly the location of the Huangpu Military Academy, which was founded by the iconic Sun Yat-sen, the island is just a short 10-minute ferry ride away from Guangzhou’s Yuzhu Wharf. Originally known to English speakers as Dane’s Island, Changzhou is easy to traverse by bicycle or on foot and boasts a number of interesting spots that are worth a visit, including Zhongshan Park, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Museum and several temples and shrines. When we arrive on a hot Saturday morning, we opt to rent a four-wheel cart to cover more ground. A cruise down one of the island’s main thoroughfares, Jinzhou Bei Lu, introduces the architecturally-inclined visitor to some unique buildings and, for us, rekindles memories of Haikou’s famous Qilou Arcades.

From there, we make our way over to Zhongshan Park, which is easily identified by the large statue of Sun Yat-sen situated at the park’s entrance. A large pond takes up a majority of the park’s real estate, and small children and elderly folks amble around its edge, pointing out fish and other aquatic creatures. Just outside the park, a group of fisherman enjoy afternoon tea beside a canal; nearby a fleet of fishing rods wait for a bite. We set off from Zhongshan Park to explore the other side of Changzhou Island, which features an old burial ground for Western pioneers and traders. The graveyard is unquestion-

ably unique in Guangzhou, with exquisite tombstones featuring the details of deceased Spanish, English, Irish, American and Dutch visitors to Old Canton, among other nationalities. When leaving the merchant cemetery, we ask an elderly man resting near our four-wheeler if the graveyard is authentic. “There aren’t any bodies in those tombs,” he replies. (We can neither confirm nor refute the man’s claim). Next, we turn our cart back towards the island’s main town and spend the remainder of our time on Changzhou wandering the main settlement’s quaint neighborhoods. The area is full of friendly faces and worthy of exploration. As the sun begins to set on the island, we make our way to the port to catch a ferry back to urban Guangzhou, which is visible off in the distance. Changzhou is packed with unique scenery and historic sites, so much so, in fact, that it’s hard to see it all in just one day. As such, we recommend arriving at the island as early as possible to get a head start on your adventure. RG

How to get there: From Guangzhou: North of the Pearl River: take Metro Line 5 to Yuzhu Station, hop on a taxi cart (RMB5, several carts will be parked outside the station) to Yuzhu Wharf and cross the river via ferry (RMB1, payable by cash or metro card). South of the river: take Metro Line 4 to Higher Education Mega Center North, leave through exit D and take bus No.383 to the center of Changzhou. From Shenzhen: Catch the train to Guangzhou South Railway Station and then take Metro Line 7 to Higher Education Mega Center South Station. From there, transfer to Metro Line 4 Higher Education Mega Center North Station, leave through exit D and take bus No.383 to the center of Changzhou.

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LIFE & STYLE | FASHION

Choose from China’s Indie Lifestyle Labels Compiled by Dominic Ngai

AWU North Star Necklace RMB450 Made with sterling silver, the North Star necklace will safely guide you home to where your heart belongs. awustudio.com

Kate Wood Florence Sandalwood Watch RMB988 This watch pairs beautiful deep green sandalwood with a rose blush face to create a warm, feminine touch. Also available in men’s or unisex models. katewood.com

Plastered 8 Beijing Knit Hat or Scarf RMB128 Stay warm with these winter essentials from Plastered 8 and check out other Beijing-inspired design products from their WeChat store. WeChat ID: ckt8tshirts

Lu Ming Tang Christmas Gift Box RMB780 The French designer label’s newest Christmas gift set includes the signature creme de Marie, miraculous detox paste, green tea dew and a MUMU pouch. lumingtang.com.cn

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FASHION | LIFE & STYLE

RJ Clothing Tailored Cotton Flannel Shirts RMB580 Made with 100 percent Italian cotton flannel, RJ Clothing’s latest shirt collection brings a diverse range of colors and patterns to your wardrobe while keeping you warm.

Pinyin Press Baozi/Lucky Cat Christmas Stockings RMB90 If you’re heading back home for the holidays then these Chinese-inspired Christmas stockings by Pinyin Press would be the perfect gift for friends and family. WeChat ID: Pinyinpress

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Indigo Living Amethyst Bottle Stopper RMB290 Using the famous purple stone that is known for its properties to clear one’s mind, this bottle stopper makes for an elegant gift for your tasteful friends. indigo-living.cn

Si6Do1 Christmas Gift Set RMB375 With a mulled wine package (four bottles), cotton Christmas stocking, and handmade ‘Gingerman’ candle made with essential oils of orange, cinnamon and ginger, this gift box will surely get you in the holiday mood. WeChat ID: Si6Do1

Lings Candles Christmas Gift Box RMB298 This fragrant gift box includes three of the brand’s signature scented candles, all made from imported essential oils. thmart.com.cn

Pawnstar Christmas Sweaters from RMB249 These vintage woolen Christmas sweaters made in Japan or Italy are great icebreakers at parties during this time of the year. And who knows, you might even find the love of your life at one of those, just like Bridget Jones did. pawnstar.mogujie.com

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LIFE & STYLE | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

BASIC GEOMETRY Designing a Board Game Cafe with Nature-Inspired Shapes Words by Dominic Ngai, photos by Chen Hao

Project name: Dishan Space Location: Songjiang District, Shanghai Area: 450 square meters Design company: PUJU Design The brief: Featuring a teashop and seating areas catering to board game enthusiasts, Dishan Space in Songjiang was once an old residential building constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The area surrounding the building has since undergone major renovations and now houses a series of small F&B and retail concepts. Drawing inspiration from the neighborhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, PUJU Design incorporated leftover materials from the old structures into this project. Find our more at pujudesign.com

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The ground floor features soft pink, pastel yellow and light blue as its main color schemes. The lounge-style furniture adds a warmer, cozier vibe to the space.

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Dishan Space’s minimalistic facade features geometric shapes that are inspired by nature.

Upon walking through the triangular entrance, visitors are greeted with a gray-colored stone wall built with materials recycled from the old site.

The design of the upper floor is more in line with the minimalist ethos of Dishan Space’s exterior. Here, you’ll find more functional seating and an overall black-and-white color scheme. Bird’s eye view of the ground floor space.

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GORGEOUS GUIZHOU

Five Ways to Experience ‘China’s Green Corridor’ By Matthew Bossons

ome to a vibrant array of peoples and cultures, Guizhou is one of China’s poorest and least developed provinces. As a result, it is regularly mentioned when speaking about the Middle Kingdom’s offbeat travel destinations. However, the province offers the intrepid traveler a wealth of culinary delights, stunning natural scenery and cultural experiences to rival just about anywhere within the PRC’s borders. Here, we share five reasons you need to visit Guizhou, “China’s green corridor.”

Meet the People

Guizhou is often touted as one of China’s most ethnically diverse regions, with more that 37 percent of the province’s population made up of people classified as members of an ethnic minority group. A visit here offers ample opportunities to engage with and learn about the region’s diverse peoples. In the southeast of Guizhou, near the border with Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, reside the Dong minority group, who are famous for their elaborate, covered ‘wind and rain bridges’ and their beautiful songs. One of China’s largest and oldest ethnic minorities, the Miao, also call Guizhou home. They tend to reside in the province’s mountainous regions and are renowned for their intricate silver jewelry.

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Search for E.T.

Hit the Trail

Mankind’s search for intelligent life in the universe has a powerful tool in Guizhou province: the Five-hundred-metre Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope, otherwise known as FAST. Set in a remote mountain valley in Pingtang county, this massive telescope (the largest of its kind in the world) can be accessed by bus from a nearby space museum and planetarium. While the aforementioned museum is a tad tacky and, well, boring by Western standards, the massive telescope itself is a sight to behold. Visitors can walk up to its rim via a series of well-maintained staircases in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

As a mountainous region, Guizhou offers outdoor enthusiasts no shortage of phenomenal hiking opportunities. Our favorite is the Pingtang Tiankeng Geopark, which is located about an hour’s drive from FAST. Traveling on the park’s boardwalks, you’ll get to see various caves (some of which can be explored!), cliffs and the occasional snake along the way, and eventually arrive at the edge of a massive sinkhole. Hiking in Pingtang Tiankeng Geopark is manageable for people of all ages, and the trail is dotted with restrooms in case ‘nature calls.’

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Get Your Face Wet Experience the raw power of nature at Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of East Asia’s largest waterfalls and the largest in China. A 74-meter drop on the Baishui River, Huangguoshu Waterfall and the wall of mist it creates make for phenomenal photos. Located near the city of Anshun, the karst landscape that surrounds the waterfall is known for its abundance of caves. Most interesting among them is a 134-meter-long ‘hidden cave’ known as Shuiliandong, or WaterCurtain Cave. The geological formation shares its name with the home of Sun Wukong from

the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West and lies concealed behind the cascading water of Huangguoshu Waterfall.

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No trip to Guizhou would be complete without sampling the region’s most celebrated export: Moutai. Referred to by CNN as China’s “de facto national liquor,” Moutai is a brand of baijiu distilled from fermented sorghum. While you can find this boozy elixir across China, a trip to its home turf allows for a visit to the Moutai distillery, which offers tours and tastings.

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ZAK DYCHTWALD Author of Young China Interview by Ryan Gandolfo

There are dozens of self-proclaimed ‘China experts’ who speak in generalities regarding one of the world’s fastest-changing countries. Zak Dychtwald, author of Young China: How the Restless Generation Will Change Their Country and the World, takes the China narrative directly from the source: young Chinese people. Since the book’s release in early 2018, Dychtwald has been busy sharing his insights into China’s emerging identity, culture, economy and politics at various conferences around the world. We caught up with the rising author for an inside look at his work. Young China features chapters such as ‘How to Eat Your Parents,’ ‘Organ-Stealing Prostitutes’ and ‘A Leftover Woman.’ What was your thought process in coming up with these names? I wanted the book to be a fun read for people who have never been interested much in China. My biggest fear – and something I found myself doing about midway through the writing process – was writing something academic that only a handful of already China-smart people would read. My goal with the book was to humanize China, to make it more approachable, and to close the understanding gap between the West and China. The people who I really wanted to reach are those who wouldn’t make the effort to understand China to begin with unless it was embedded within a rich and engaging narrative. ‘Organ-Stealing Prostitutes,’ for example, is really about the stereotypes and misconceptions consistently leveled against Chinese people, but I’m not sure I’d read a chapter titled “stereotypes and misconceptions consistently…” I’m a big believer that the most potent type of learning is engaging as well. Which topics in your book give the most accurate insight into where China is headed?

No one has ever asked me this before, but one of them is the chapter on China’s massive

“My goal with the book was to humanize China, to make it more approachable”

cultural shift from ‘eating bitter’ to eating hot pot, and all of the associated lifestyle changes that go along with that. Ultimately, I believe that China will be influencing the way that our world spins, that there will be more ‘Easternization,’ and it all begins with figuring out the consumption behaviors of Chinese millennials.

Your book has garnered a fair amount of attention from Chinese media and social circles. How has your subject audience (young Chinese people) responded to your book? I’m shocked and amazed that the book has not only not been totally ignored, but the media and relevant China and book pundits have been far kinder with their coverage than I anticipated. The response in China has been far more nuanced. In general, the response has been quite positive and appreciative. I say appreciative because there is a lot of frustration within China of how the country is covered by Western media. Of course, there are a smattering of the “how can you claim to understand and synthesize 5,000 years of history and cultural evolution” comments. What type of projects is your think tank, Young China Group, currently working on?

economic and political outcomes. One of the projects that is getting a lot of traction involves the future of technology – expectations, hopes and dreams – across 10 different countries. The idea is not just to cover China, but also to contextualize the country within an emerging millennial mindset. We understand you are fluent in Mandarin. What advice would you give to someone trying to learn the Chinese language or culture?

I had no knack for language my whole life. So before coming to China, I did a lot of research on the best methods for ‘language acquisition.’ The best way I have ever heard my philosophy summarized is in this line from language learning blogger, Khatzumoto of All Japanese All the Time: “You don’t learn a language, you get used to it.” The trick is to change your mental diet. All of the music and podcasts you listen to, TV and movies you watch, conversations with friends and roommates, should all be conducted in your target language. The idea is to create enough mental churn where your brain feels like you have to learn Chinese to decode the world around you. It is about creating what I think of as subconscious churn. Young China is available on amazon.com

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COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU

Aquaman

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DC comics and Warner Brothers are joining forces to bring Aquaman to China’s silver screens. When his half-brother, King of Atlantis, decides it’s time for the underwater nation to take their rightful place, Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) is the only one who can stop him by reclaiming his right to the throne. In an impending war between land and sea, only Aquaman can unite the two and save the millions of lives at stake in an impressive deep-sea spectacle.

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Long Day’s Journey Into Night

This sophomore film from director Bi Gan is a mystery-noir that made waves at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year when audiences were instructed to put on 3D glasses an hour into it. With impressively long takes and a mixed viewing experience, this accessible art feature set in Guizhou features cinematography and scenes that will delight any Asiaphile in a story about the haunting affects of loss and regret. 26 | SZ | DECEMBER 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

The success of reality TV show Rap of China has inspired the birth of two new web series – Summer of Bands and RAVE. With big-name streaming partners like Tencent and iQiyi, both shows will be pitting bands and DJs against each other for the spotlight, creating opportunities for less popularized genres to elevate their status and accessibility across China. Summer of Bands has partnered with three of the largest indie labels in the country, and RAVE will see Norwegian EDM star Alan Walker as the special presenter. While it’s unclear whether these will be the next reality show worth raving about, they are definitely providing a big platform to highlight up-and-coming artists of lesser-known genres.

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Hao Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, My Neighbor Totoro will be screened for the first time in China on December 14. Available in both Japanese and Chinese, the nationwide theatrical release will open the film up to a wider audience while still satiating the purists who grew up with the classic animation. While productions from the Mitaka-based Studio Ghibli have never been shown in Chinese theaters before, fans of the famous director Hayao Miyazaki will be excited to hear that they’re in talks with Chinese partners and looking to bring more productions to the Middle Kingdom. Here’s to taking these hand-drawn features, in all their detail, to a bigger and better stage (screen).

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Billionaire actress Zhao Wei is accused of having leveraged her fame to mislead investors and the market about her company’s finances during an acquisition two years ago. After failure to follow through on the purchase in late 2016, the company she controlled, Tibet Longwei, has been under scrutiny for disrupting normal market operations. As a result, the Shanghai Stock Exchange in late November banned her and her husband from taking on key positions in any listed companies for the next five years. Looks like she and Fan Bingbing have strayed from the straight and narrow since their time on My Fair Princess.

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Five Fast Facts About Cui Yongyuan You used to see Cui Yongyuan, also known as Xiao Cui, on television a lot. A famous CCTV talk show host back in the 1990s, Cui was most recently in headlines for his involvement in the Fan Bingbing tax evasion scandal, which rocked the Chinese entertainment industry earlier this year. Here are five things you should know about ‘China’s conscience.’

Talk with Xiao Cui The nickname Xiao Cui originates from a highly regarded talk show which aired back in 2004 and covered a wide range of topics. The name of that show? Talk with Xiao Cui.

Noodle Shop Proprietor At his alma mater, Communication University of China, Cui owns a noodle shop that supports underprivileged students.

Depression Before 2004, Cui made a name for himself through hosting the hit TV show Tell It As It Is. Unfortunately, due to depression, he had to step down from the position and hand over hosting duties to a female colleague. The plot of the movie Cell Phone, which starred Fan Bingbing, bears a shocking resemblance to Cui’s situation: in the film Fan’s character takes over a TV program after the host – whom she is sexually involved with – steps down. Naturally, rumors about Cui arose after the film’s release. Yin-Yang Contracts This year, Cui leaked images on Weibo of a yin-yang contract associated with megastar Fan Bingbing. A yin-yang contract, in a nutshell, is two contracts with differing payment amounts – a method of evading taxes. The revelation resulted in massive controversy and legal issues for Fan. Genetically Modified Food Critic In 2013, Cui engaged in an online battle against popular science writer Fang Zouzi, who is an advocate for genetically modified food. Cui accused Fang of fraud and the online exchange lasted for three years. Cui has claimed he received death threats during the years-long argument.

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ARTS | MUSIC

IF WALLS COULD SING The Mini-Program Unlocking Soundtracks for Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen By Sarah Forman

usic is a well-known point of connection for cultures, groups and individuals – a language that brings us together whether that’s via traditions, shared experiences or taste. But in our day-to-day, it often keeps us from the noise of the surrounding city or the conversations that can be overheard at bus stops and on sidewalks. With headphones in, we often tune out the world around us, but for Musicity, their objective is to do the exact opposite. In 2010, British DJ and producer Nick Luscombe founded the company in the hope of creating a new space for music in the public art sphere. At the time, physical works were popping up all over the city in response to the architectural and natural landscape, and Luscombe believed he could translate that same principle to sound. He invited musicians to write songs for specific buildings that could only be unlocked at the physical space it was written for – download 28 | SZ | DECEMBER 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

the app, allow it to access your location, and you in turn get access to the track. Over time, you can uncover a full album, and whether or not the buildings remain, you always have access to what once was. Earlier this year, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen made it onto Luscombe’s project list, and until the end of December you can visit different sites and unlock a new kind of metropolitan soundtrack via a WeChat mini-program. With 21 locations in total, the buildings include everything from the Baitasi Hutong Gallery and the Serpentine Pavilion in the capital, to Sinan Books and the 1933 Shanghai building, all the way to newer developments like the southern coastal city’s Tencent Seafront Towers, Design Society museum building and one of the last remaining fishing harbors in Shekou. Old and new alike, they vary greatly in style, surroundings and historical context, comprising a variety as diverse as the developing urban areas.

“Translating a building into music… a physical structure, it’s not easy to do,” Han Han, the front man for Duck Fight Goose tells us. A prominent figure in the experimental rock and electronic scene, Han Han was one of four locally-based artists on the Shanghai project, writing and recording the song ‘Metamorphosis’ in response to the West Bund Art and Design Center. The fourminute, 25-second song is filled with metallic reverberations like one might hear within the hollowed out, former aircraft manufacturing plant. About a minute in, a melodic, modified piano-like sound introduces something that feels much more like a story or traditional narrative, albeit a futuristic one. While grounded in the physical space, there’s something open and fluid about the song, suggesting a story with no fixed plot or particular setting – where the building itself is the only concrete character. The West Bund Art and Design Center’s landscape is constantly shift-

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ing, as are its contents, a concept that can be felt in the instability of ‘Metamorphosis.’ But the perpetual development of the area was not unique to Han Han’s specific task. The theme ‘Urban Regeneration’ serves as an umbrella over all three of the cities, inspired by the constant changes and repurposing of their

respective histories. It’s for this reason Luscombe partnered with the British Council here in China to orchestrate the project. “The Chinese musicians are based in the city in which they’re writing and producing, and in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen, there is one building whose music was composed by both a Chinese musician and one from the UK, where they had to work together on the track,” a representative from the British Council explains. While many of the tracks veer towards electronic soundscapes, there are clear distinctions between them – whether that comes from Abi Wade’s cello or Zhang Meng’s traditional sheng wind instrument. The variation in representation and the collaborative process that took place within each city doesn’t set out to define the buildings or their roles within

the space, but to offer a possible look at what they once felt and looked like from a group of people who took the time to put it to sound. Beijing was once known exclusively for its hutongs, temples and palaces, but has since become a skyline integrated with mirrored office buildings and architectural feats like the Beijing National Stadium. Shanghai’s developing West Bund arts district has seen many large industrial spaces converted into galleries and museums, like the Power Station of Art. Shenzhen, as the newest metropolis, is a city of constant, consistent growth. Each illustrates unique and vastly different metropolitan narratives in China’s rolling history, and while these buildings might not always be there, the musical memory of them in the fall of 2018 will remain. To learn more visit musicityglobal.com

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CHINA MUSIC CORNER

Top 10 Homegrown Albums of 2018 By Erica Martin and Sarah Forman

Uncertain Worlds by Ttechmak Shanghai-based trumpeter Ttechmak dropped this cosmic release in January. The album continues his exploration of jazz rhythms blended with electronic music, featuring cameos from a wide array of local musicians. JZ Club regulars Lawrence Ku, Alec Haavik and Nick McBride perform on the record, plus a special guest appearance by JZ founder Ren Yuqing on bass in ‘Compassion Dance.’ Producer and hip hop DJ Wordy lends his talent to the especially smooth track ‘Fantasy Revisited.’ The album starts off with jazz fusion, but a dark and haunting interlude, ‘Trumpet in a Blender,’ transitions into the catchy, melancholy highlight, ‘Self-Delusion in Dark Green.’ ‘Moonflowers’ and ‘Compassion Dance’ are also standouts. Listen here: www.xiami.com/album/2103464973

OVERSEAS by Bohan Phoenix Quickly becoming one of the most notable Chinese rappers, Phoenix has been gaining traction in China and the US simultaneously. A defter touch defines the EP, our favorite of his thus far, as Phoenix flexes his skills at switching effortlessly between rapping in English and Mandarin to wax about his background and identity, especially over a delicate piano on the title track. ‘Falling’ featuring Masiwei of Higher Brothers has a lighthearted and funky beat, while the slow burn ‘Fuck Trap’ features introspective lyrics like “too foreign for here too foreign for home, too torn to choose,” and mentioning his single mother. The album shines thanks to beats that are both simple and unusual, and this allows Phoenix’s insightful lyrics to stand out. Listen here: bohanphoenix.bandcamp.com/album/overseas-ep

Dragon Town by YoungQueenz Between Higher Brothers and the aforementioned Bohan Phoenix, Chengdu has rapidly become synonymous with the best of Chinese hip hop. This EP by Hong Kong’s YoungQueenz, however, proves that other regions also have much to offer. The founder of a crew called WILD$TYLE, the grill-sporting rapper draws inspiration from both ’90s gangsta rap and Japanese anime, channeling Hong Kong’s futuristic cityscape and switching between Cantonese and English in his gruff, almost DMX-like vocals. YoungQueenz explained in an interview with Neocha that he makes a point of working with up-and-coming producers on his beats and featuring other rappers, with almost every song on DragonTown featuring another member of YoungQueenz’s crew. Listen here: soundcloud.com/youngqueenz/sets/ep-dragon-town-ep

Nein or Gas Mus by Nein or Gas Mus Qiii Snacks Records stays close to home with the self-titled debut EP of Guangzhou trio Nein or Gas Mus. A reflexively self-aware take on emo mixed with math rock, the five-song EP is both playful and emotionally affecting, in part thanks to the wry, fried-sounding female vocals. The opener track, ‘thin ice’ is the strongest, a bittersweet and contemplative math rock track, followed by the bouncier, more upbeat ‘1st.’ The trio already has a solid following in Guangzhou, and they describe their songs as having “a good BGM to cry along to while counting the beats.” The album art by Nichi is a great indicator of the tone of the music. Listen here: qiiisnacksrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nein-or-gas-mus

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She Came Back from the Square by Hiperson The follow-up to Hiperson’s 2015 debut, No Need for Another History, sees the Chengdu band exploring new wavelengths, trading in their complex post-punk for a startlingly raw and stripped-back sound. Album producer and guitarist Ji Yi’nan whittled away any unnecessary trappings, embracing the potency of simple chords and allowing for frontwoman Chen Sijiang’s commanding vocal presence to shine bright. Chen, who writes all the band’s lyrics, took inspiration from everyday interactions like a chat with her Uber driver (‘He’s as Proud as My Teacher’), imbuing these quotidian moments with emotional resonance. The album’s vulnerable, powerful centerpiece ‘The History’ builds into neurotic crescendo thanks to a shrieking, distorted saxophone in its final moments, which give way to the lovely a cappella track ‘Ceramics.’ Listen here: http://downloads.maybemars.org/album/she-came-back-from-the-square

Monster KaR Vol. 3 by Monster KaR ‘Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard Monster KaR Airlines’ are the opening lines of Monster KaR Vol. 3, which give a good indication of the serene weirdness of the trip ahead from this Guangzhou-based band. They’ve labeled themselves on Xiami as ‘hallucinogenic pop,’ and they do manage to convey a psychedelic and lightheaded feeling without relying on the more in-your-face noise guitar of psych rock. This is most successful on the dizzying track ‘Fight Club,’ largely thanks to the breathy, eerie vocals. Monster KaR explore other genres on the album as well, like a sweetly retro R&B on the melancholy ‘In Brown’ and ‘Don’t Leave Me When I’m Alone,’ which sports a soulful beat and some boy-girl spoken word interludes that feel especially ’90s. Listen here: www.xiami.com/play?ids=/song/playlist/id/1803202269

Elusive Magic by Panic Worm Ruby Eyes Records released the debut album from Panic Worm, a plucky Wuhan-based five-piece dealing in energetic post punk. The band half-jokingly imply they are the offspring of “the once famous Wuhan punk movement” of the late ’90s and 2000s, which birthed the likes of SMZB and later AV Okubo. Having opened for The Cribs when they passed through earlier this year, Panic Worm has indeed taken up the mantle as one of the city’s more notable new punk acts, exploring what they describe as “’80s post punk scattered with ’90s slacker sensibilities.” The earnest riffs in the lead single ‘Chicken Spit,’ have a sort of sweeping, epic quality heightened by Yu Cheng’s stately vocals. Listen here: panicworm.bandcamp.com

Self-titled EP by Peach Illusion While they may have met at Xiamen University, O.o and C.c of Peach Illusion put together their first album an ocean apart. This bedroom dream-pop gem was written, recorded and mixed while one was in Singapore and the other in Shanghai. Painting pictures as seen through rose-colored glasses, the duo has reunited and settled in Shanghai, with plans to work on a few artistic projects and a second album. Their urban sweetener aura and adorable pastel photo shoots are in and of themselves a reason to add them to your playlist, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for two of Shanghai’s newest residents. Listen here: svbkvlt.bandcamp.com/album/sky-singing

Flow West to You by 白百Endless White While the Xi’an-based band has 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. Their shoegazey 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 Zhang Wanyi’s vocals being featured more prominently than ever before. Listen here: endlesswhite.bandcamp.com/album/flow-west-to-you

Disorientalism by Cruel Buddhist With a lo-fi Christmas album under his belt, Cruel Buddhist is no stranger to songs built to rack up the streams, and Disorientalism isn’t any different. This seven-track release features seamless transitions, well-timed glitches and synth-strained strings. Instrumental hip hop and low-sitting beats are perfect for a late-night bike ride, or as a slightly disorienting soundtrack for studying. It’s a good kind of weird that lands somewhere between the softer side of Flying Lotus and the less aggressive side of Adult Swim. With sparingly used distorted lyrics pulled from other media samples, this Shanghai-based producer has continued to solidify his place in the lo-fi funk rolodex. Listen here: cruelbuddhist.bandcamp.com/album/disorientalism

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ARTS | GALLERY

By Sarah Forman

Abstraction from South Korea

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hen one thinks of abstraction, Western artists and the narrative surrounding them for many are often first in the mental queue. While artists like Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian and Jackson Pollack tend to be front and center, there are a number of Asian institutions that are looking to change that. This past March, Parkview Art in Hong Kong put on the inaugural show of Beijing Abstract featuring a lineup that includes Mao Lizi, Ma Kelu, Tan Ping, Meng Luding, Yuan Zo, Ma Shuqing, Li Di and Feng Lianhong. While this exhibition was the first of its kind for China, other East Asian countries have a longer-standing history of abstract practices. The Gutai movement in Japan is one of the most notable, with its violent, body-centric creative process. Another is the Mono-ha, which explores the relationship between natural and industrial materials. In South Korea, Dansaekhwa has been the predominant post-war modern movement, and a comprehensive exhibition of over 100 seminal works is now on view for the first time in China.

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Enter the main hall of the Powerlong Museum and you’ll find yourself surrounded by large canvases sporting vibrant, monochrome palettes, but this time last year, one could expect to see few, if any, South Korean works in the PRC. Shanghai’s main art fairs in November 2017 were devoid of regional artworks due to an unofficial embargo on cultural products from the nation, in a response to perceived nuclear threats and concerns about China’s national security. What wasn’t known at the time was that a resolution was already in the works, as reported by The Art Newspaper in December 2017, and today, one of the largest collections of South Korea’s formative movement is being shown at the new museum in Shanghai’s Minhang District, in tandem with permanent exhibitions of famous Chinese ink painters like Qi Bashi and Zhang Daqian. The show ‘Korean Abstract Art: Kim Whan-Ki and Dansaekhwa’ builds a his-

torical framework around the late artist’s works, illustrating the movement’s development after World War II and the Korean War. In what is literally translated into the word ‘monochrome,’ repetitive, geometric, single or dual-colored works have come to characterize the Dansaekhwa genre. Artist Kim Whan-Ki was born in 1913 on the island of Anjwado and left Korea at the age of 19 to spend his late-teens and early 20s studying in Japan. Upon his return, Kim became heavily involved with the literary circles in the city, which would go on to have an incredible impact on his work. While establishing an increasing interest in traditional Korean art, he adopted the vocabulary and medium of Western modernism, turning increasingly to oil paint and abstraction. Kim sought to develop a style and practice that was inherently Eastern, building his work around Korean concepts and materials. With an attention towards meditation and minimalism, his practice would go on to shape the trajectory of Dansaekhwa. Elsewhere in the show, artists like Kwon Young-Woo and Chung Chang-Sup made works that revolved around hanji (traditional Korean paper). While Kwon found different ways of approaching the material – tearing, layering and puncturing – Chung’s focus was on the materials used to make the product, transforming components of it with elements like water, which were then molded into shapes and abstract compositions. Park Seo-Bo’s later practice also utilized hanji, where he’d use his hands and tools to create straight lines and geometric shapes

on canvas from the wet, malleable material. This focus on a Korean product made from natural materials connects the spiritual ideas of a relationship with the non-artificial world and the meditative practice of repetition, an East Asian motivation applied to the Western concept that was abstraction in art. In the exhibition catalogue, curator Wang Chunjie writes, “Dansaekhwa provides a reinterpretation of the deeply ingrained spiritual values of Korean culture and Western abstract art, and has already created a profound legacy within the Korean art historical context through decades of development and experimentation.” While Dansaekhwa is inherently a Korean movement, the boundaries are not discrete when it comes to the discourse around it. Kim was heavily influenced by his time studying in Japan, and artist Lee Ufan was an influential figure in the Monoha movement abroad. When it comes to constructing and re-writing historical art narratives, understanding the relationships between countries and continents is becoming increasingly important, as the Executive Administrator of Powerlong Culture Wendy Xu advocates. In bringing this exhibition to China, she hopes it will “prompt research on not only Dansaekhwa but also on the arts of Asia as a whole that are founded on the oriental spirit and context, and furthermore catalyze the discovery and exploration of the aesthetical significance of East Asian traditional cultures.” WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | DECEMBER 2018| SZ | 33

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From Fan Bingbingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax evasion scandal to the rise of China-US trade war tensions, 2018 will likely go down in history as one of the most action-packed years in the past decade. Over the next few pages, our team has put together a list of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unforgettable stories in news, sports, arts, fashion and food. Scan the QR code for full coverage of our Year in Review series.

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7 BIGGEST NEWS STORIES OF 2018 ON THATSMAGS.COM

Severe ‘Ice’ Storm

Fan Bingbing was already one of China’s biggest celebrities, but the 37-year-old star made international headlines this summer for her sudden disappearance following tax evasion accusations from former TV presenter Cui Yongyuan. After investigations by the Tax Bureau were completed, Fan was issued a whopping RMB884 million fine in October, and the actress has since apologized for her actions.

Bridging the Gap

After nine years of construction, the 55-kilometer-long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge finally opened to the public on October 24. As the world’s longest oceancrossing bridge, commuters can travel from Hong Kong International Airport to Zhuhai by car in just 45 minutes.

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Since the largest trade war in history began in July, China and the US have slapped tariffs on billions of dollars worth of products made in each other’s countries. This has affected the prices of everything from Californian wine and fresh fruit to stainless steel and aluminum.

Security Measures

Following several unfortunate incidents across the country involving Didi Chuxing drivers, China’s largest car-hailing app rolled out a series of security functions to ensure the safety of passengers and its employees. These include a panic button, automatic audio recording for all rides, as well as a function that allows passengers to block unpleasant drivers and vice versa.

Ma Out

In September, Alibaba cofounder and billionaire Jack Ma announced he’ll be stepping down as the ecommerce company’s executive chairman next year. Under his 12-month succession plan, Ma will hand the reins over to current CEO Daniel Zhang by September 10, 2019.

Family Trip Gone Viral

A Chinese family’s trip to Sweden in September became an international incident when they were denied an early check-in at a Stockholm hostel, and the police were called after an altercation. A video of the Zeng family screaming and being removed from the property by law enforcement went viral, and the incident was mocked by a Swedish comedy show. China later demanded an apology, and its embassy in Sweden issued a travel warning for Chinese tourists following the dramatic affair.

Elon Musk Eats Jianbing

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was spotted eating a jianbing with his posse on the streets of Shanghai in July (confirming that he is indeed NOT a robot). In addition to enjoying local street food, Musk attended the inauguration of China’s first Tesla factory and met with government officials in Beijing during his weeklong visit. We’d say it was a productive trip.

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Novak Djokovic

Djokovic took home the 2018 Shanghai Rolex Masters title, defeating Borna Coric in a 6-3, 6-4 victory. This is the Serbian tennis star’s fourth time taking the top honors at the Shanghai tournament.

Shanghai SIPG

Shanghai SIPG won their first ever Chinese Super League title, a thrilling 5-4 win against seven-time defending CSL Champions Guangzhou Evergrande, making it the icing on the cake for the winners. Serious plaudits go to winger Wu Lei, whose unprecedented 27 goals in 30 games not only made him the first domestic player to be CSL Top Scorer since Li Jinyu all the way back in 2007, but also 2018 CSL Player of the Season to boot.

Wu Dajing

Despite the Chinese team’s disappointing showing at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, short track speed skater Wu Dajing won China’s only gold medal at the Games in the Men’s 500-meter race, while setting a new world record for the event.

GOOD YEAR Jimmer Fredette Last month, the 29-year-old Shanghai Sharks point guard had the game of his career, scoring 75 points – 40 of which were achieved in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, opponent Beijing Beikong’s Pierre Jackson managed to turn the game around with a three-pointer in the final seconds, resulting in a 137-136 win for Beikong.

Nick Kyrgios

Aussie tennis star/manchild Nick Kyrgios threw his annual temper tantrum at the Shanghai Rolex Masters for the fourth year in a row. This time, he got into a verbal argument with the umpire during the match, in which Kyrgios would go on to lose, resulting in his ‘shocking’ first-round exit.

Guangzhou Evergrande

After seven years of winning everything, and we mean everything (seven Chinese Super Leagues, four Chinese Super Cups, two Chinese FA Cups and two AFC Champions Leagues), this year Guangzhou won… NOTHING. Will Manager Fabio Cannavaro survive being the first man not to fill the trophy cabinet in eight years? Watch this space…

BAD YEAR Lin Dan

Diego Tardelli

The Shandong Luneng player from Brazil (left) received a RMB40,000 fine for rubbing his face while the Chinese national anthem was playing before his team’s match with Shanghai SIPG. Perhaps victory in the FA Cup can bring an about-face in his fortunes?

With two Olympic gold medals and five World Championship titles under his belt, the 35-year-old badminton star suffered nine first round defeats in 2018. Sports commentators are speculating if ‘Super Dan’ will be able to make it to the 2020 Tokyo Games if his performance continues to decline.

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December The Victoria and Albert Museum in London opened Design Society at the end of 2017 in Shenzhen. Eight years in the making, it serves as the first dedicated design museum in the city, and the firstever gallery to explore China’s Reform and Opening period.

ART HAPPENINGS OF 2018 January April The Sichuan capital saw its first edition of the Art Chengdu International Contemporary Art Fair. With 32 galleries on view, the city’s permanent art spaces also stepped up for the occasion in what The Art Newspaper referred to as the city’s first “unofficial art week.”

Hong Kong’s 24-floor art and lifestyle building H Queen’s opens its first major galleries. David Zwirner from New York led the charge, followed by Hauser & Wirth, Pearl Lam Galleries and Pace Gallery. The 250,000-square foot Powerlong Art Museum opened in Shanghai, exhibiting works by famous ink painters like Guan Liang, Zhu Qizhan, Zhang Daqian and Qi Bashi.

May

August

The trio behind Shanghai’s Art021 launched Beijing’s newest fair, JINGART. Kelly Ying, David Chau and Bao Yifeng pioneered the takeover of the Beijing Fun space, with a few major international galleries participating in the PRC’s capital for the very first time.

Amidst sweeps of redevelopment in Beijing, Ai Weiwei’s studio was among a number of casualties in the Zuoyou Arts District. The studio’s lease on the former car-part factory had expired the year before, and many buildings in the neighborhood had already been demolished.

Hong Kong’s Central Police Station transformed into the Tai Kwun Center for Heritage Arts, and opened its doors to the public. With 16 heritage buildings plus two new structures housing galleries, it is one of the largest conservation projects and creative hubs in the city – set to host six to eight annual art exhibitions annually.

June Shanghai saw the inaugural Museum 2050 symposium at the Long Museum West Bund, exploring the future of institutional models in China. Speakers from all over the world came to engage with local industry leaders and young professionals, discussing issues like responsibility, authentication, the role of art in lifestyle branding and new market engagement.

INBOUND / OUTBOUND 2018 saw China as part of a much larger conversation – good and bad – with homegrown artists making their mark abroad and a new wave of international productions sweeping the nation.

INBOUND Rent: The 1996 Broadway musical made waves upon its debut, cataloging the lives of struggling artists and the AIDS pandemic in New York City. The 20th anniversary world tour made multiple stops in China, where renditions of the iconic ‘Seasons of Love’ could be heard throughout.

Chicago: Sex,

jazz and murder hit Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou this year with the six-time Tony Award-winning musical, Chicago.

Fake Murakami and Kusama:

Stomp: A lighter,

plastic bags, plastic tubes and dozens of unlikely objects took stages by storm when Stomp rolled through. In a comedic, innovative whirlwind, dancers made music out of anything they could get their hands on, including the kitchen sink.

Mariah Carey: The queen of Christmas stopped over multiple times this year – first for shows in Shanghai and Shenzhen in October, then on a second trip for Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Gala.

A nationwide tour of Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama’s art made several stops in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changsha and Shanghai before the artists’ legal teams stepped in to shut it down. Turns out, it wasn’t their work after all.

Real Murakami: The real Takashi Murakami made an appearance alongside his work at this year’s Art021 in Shanghai. Not long afterwards, he announced his first solo show at Shanghai’s Galerie Perrotin outpost and another at the new Tai Kwun museum in Hong Kong for 2019.

OUTBOUND Superstar:

Kris Who?: Kris

Chinese pop star G.E.M. (Get Everybody Moving) was the model for Stan Lee’s last Marvel superhero. The character, named Jewel, is a world-touring star by day, superhero by night, and was released shortly before the comic guru passed away in November.

Wu infuriated Ariana Grande fans when his album Antares knocked her out of the iTunes top spot in the US. While there’s been some controversy as to whether Wu’s immense fan base intentionally displaced her, Billboard subsequently disqualified Wu from their top 100 after being unable to verify why and how the star was seeing such high sales.

Rap Queen:

Literary Legend:

19-year-old Rap of China finalist Lexie Liu was signed to NewYork based record label 88rising. There she’ll join other Asian hip hop legends-inthe-making Rich Brian, Keith Ape and Higher Brothers.

Sci-fi author Liu Cixin joins the likes of Margaret Atwood as an honoree at the Arthur C. Clarke Awards. Liu’s famous novel The Three-Body Problem has reached international acclaim, with Amazon in talks to produce a USD1 billion dollar television series based on the book.

Decked in Degrees: On May

Sucky Sweden: CD REV member Pissy released a diss track after video of a Chinese family being forcibly removed from a hotel in Sweden surfaced online. Titled ‘Hey Sweden,’ it goes on to ridicule the Scandinavian country asking “where the f*ck is your civilization” and threatening to stop using Swedish brands like IKEA.

24, Wong Kar-wai received an honorary doctor’s degree in Arts from Harvard University, making him the first Asian filmmaker to receive the acknowledgement.

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FASHION ICON Lao Gan Ma

It might already be one of the most beloved chili sauces in the world, and has a dedicated Facebook fanpage with 2,500 members, but Lao Gan Ma became an (unexpected) overnight style sensation during New York Fashion Week in September. As one of the souvenirs of the Tmall China Day event, the Guizhou-based label’s logo featuring the face of Lao Gan Ma founder Tao Huabi was printed onto some bright red hoodies and sold at an Opening Ceremony pop-up store on Broadway Street. Actor-wrestler John Cena even gave the sauce a raving endorsement in fluent Mandarin later that month.

5 WEIRD LOOKS FROM THIS YEAR’S FASHION Either WEEKS wearing

too much for a beach party or too little for a day at the farm.

When your face turns blue because you’re wearing too much blue.

This Spidermaninspired dress would make Mary Jane jealous. Our 4-yearold niece’s DIY princess look isn’t so flattering for a grown-up.

MAKING HEADLINES (Another) Record

Breaking Singles’ Day Regardless of consumers’ relationship statuses, November 11 Singles’ Day has become an occasion for people in China to do some serious online shopping. Snatching up everything from daily commodities and electronics to hairy crabs and Land Rover SUVs, this year’s total sales reached a whopping RMB213.5 billion, a 27 percent increase from 2017. A-listers like Mariah Carey and Jay Chou made an appearance at the Singles’ Day Gala, too!

Luxury Acquisitions

In February, Chinese conglomerates Shandong Ruyi and Fosun Group announced their successful bids to claim controlling shares for Swiss luxury brand Bally and France’s oldest couture label Lanvin, respectively. This follows a string of similar deals that were completed in 2017, including the acquisitions of Baccarat, Vivienne Tam and Karl Lagerfeld. May the shopping spree continue in 2019.

Shifting Media

Dolce & Gabbana in

While Vogue has recently announced the inaugural issue of its Hong Kong edition next spring, several top fashion and lifestyle publications on the mainland, including the Chinese editions of Harper’s Bazaar, GQ and InStyle, have all seen management and editorial personnel changes in recent months. Industry analysts say this is another sign of the volatile outlook for China’s media and fashion industries.

Dolce & Gabbana’s Shanghai show was abruptly canceled following a PR nightmare of epic proportions. In a threepart promo video for the event, a Chinese woman was seen struggling to enjoy Italian food with chopsticks. Many viewers were less than impressed, and after calls for boycott, the clips were pulled from the brand’s Weibo and WeChat. The saga continued when an Instagram user leaked screenshots of his DMs with Stefano Gabbana, where the designer called China “the country of (turd emoji)” among other things (Gabbana later claimed his account was hacked). After the incident, many Chinese celebrities declared they will never work with the brand again.

Landscape

Hot Water (Again)

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

This year saw the usual comings and goings of high-profile foreign brands.

Entries Taking “wearing your feelings on your sleeve” quite literally.

Canada Goose entered China with two stores in Beijing and Hong Kong over the fall.

Brexits

Freitag from Switzerland also set up their first Chinese brick-and-mortar outlet in Shanghai.

Topshop terminated their four-year-long partnership with Beijing’s ecommerce platform ShangPin (and along with that their plans for dozens of stores across the mainland).

New Look is expected to close all of its 120 shops in China by the end of the year due to poor sales performance.

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TOP PICKS OF 2018 2018 has been monumental for the F&B industry in Shenzhen. There have been a number of high-profile restaurant and bar openings, and below we share a few of our favorites!

Art + Canteen

Near Aohu Gallery and a sculptureadorned riverwalk, Art+Canteen is one of the rare finds within Longhua New District that earns four stars from diners.

WE LOATHED... Street Food Going MIA

There’s nothing quite like splurging on a roadside BBQ at 3am, and while our pockets may be happy our stomachs are sad to note the increasing disappearance of streetfood stalls around the city center.

BOA

Typhoon Mangkhut’s F&B Destruction

BOA strives to present itself as a highend venue for both food and nightlife and, with roving purple spotlights and fancy place settings, it succeeds.

We won’t soon forget the chaos that Typhoon Mangkhut caused as it tore through the Pearl River Delta, including the damage wrought upon beachside bars like Loop Surf Salon.

Magpie

Magpie, tucked inside A5 in tones of brass, wood and deep cerulean blue, has become a hit, with increasingly sophisticated diners flocking to try its smart northern cuisine.

Teqo

The tacos are the star of the show at this new eatery, with something for everyone – the menu offers meat, vegetarian and seafood options.

Depleting Music Scene We said goodbye to Dolores Park and Hangover this year with few new music haunts rising up to take their place.

Fast Food Faux Pas

Life on Mars

While we are all for new ideas, and while we have grown fond of such delicacies as sweet potato icecream, KFC’s fried chicken tacos were a bit extreme for our liking, not to mention their outrageous attempt at Chizza, which combines chicken and

Like David Bowie, you may sometimes wonder: is there life on Mars? We don’t know for sure, but we do know that there is a Life on Mars cocktail bar in Shenzhen and it’s awesome.

pizza.

IT’S BEEN A LOVE-HATE YEAR These food trends were all the rage in 2018. While some had us salivating at the mouth, others made our stomachs grumble for all the wrong reasons. Here’s to 2018 and all of its many weird and wonderful F&B developments.

WE LOVED... Latin Food We were treated to a bunch of new openings in the city, including Mexican spot Teqo, Cal-Mex shop Tristan’s and, most recently, Spanish tapas outlet, Skina.

Continued Craft Brewing Renaissance While the beer scene may be getting more crowded by the month, craft alcohol enthusiasts are turning their attention to liquors and spirits such as gin for new inspiration.

Rise of the Speakeasy

Experimental Snacking

We saw multiple themed speakeasies rise during the past 12 months, including Barber Shop (guess what their theme was), The Loops and possibly the quirkiest of them all, Ciyuntang Traditional Massage.

Throughout the past year we had the pleasure of sampling chili snickers, chicken-wing flavored oreos and, dare we say it, wasabi-flavored Lays chips, all of which were quite the delight.

FOOD, DRINK

In Tune

& EVENTS

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BEER OF THE MONTH

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Boxing Cat Brewery’s Contender Extra Pale Ale By Ryan Gandolfo

‘Beer of the Month’ is a regular series where our editors sample a unique craft beer. This month, our Guangzhou editorial team sampled Boxing Cat’s Contender Extra Pale Ale!

hile bolder flavors and new brewing techniques are being integrated into the world’s unofficial favorite beverage, some brews manage to balance the fine line between adventure and familiarity. This month, we embraced the lightly-hopped Contender Extra Pale Ale, an award-winning beer by Boxing Cat Brewery, which was founded in Shanghai back in 2008. Contender Extra Pale Ale, a bronze medal winner of the 2013 International Beer Competition, is brewed using mosaic hops, which provide the smooth and sessionable beer with citrusy, pineapplelike notes accompanied by a mildly-hoppy aftertaste. Well balanced, this sud is also the

perfect companion for a range of meaty meals, including meat pie, meatballs or a thick, greasy burger. Sitting at or above 4.9 percent alcohol by volume, this beer is enjoyable not just for the avid craft beer drinker but also for someone relatively new to small-batch brews. We first sampled the Contender Extra Pale Ale last month at our favorite local watering hole, where a wicked happy hour deal was underway: two bottles of the awardwinning beverage for the price of one, RMB50 (prices will undoubtedly vary, depending on where you might find yourself on any given night). Other pub patrons were also partaking in the deal, and by all accounts the bevvy is a hit! Contender Extra Pale Ale can be found in select pubs and bottle shops in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, in addition to on Taobao.

Snag a 12-pack on Taobao for RMB149.

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GRAPE VINE THE SCANDALOUS SCOOP

We’re Digging:

Australian chain Harry’s Cafe de Wheels’ first official China outlet, which opened on November 11 after one year of trial operations in Xiangmihu (page 54); Craft Head Brewery’s new site beginning their soft opening at Xinzhou this month; the growing jazz scene around the city (page 50); and police cracking down on indoor smokers throughout Shenzhen this month.

We’re Done with:

getting fat after too much festive food; the vending machines being trialed on buses throughout Shenzhen taking up disability spots for riders; and Mama Mia Indian Restaurant closing temporarily after a minor fire broke out.

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OLDIE BUT GOODIE

Vinylhouse Technology has completely transformed the way we listen to music. As music formats continue to evolve, we tend to become nostalgic for old ways of enjoying our favorite tunes. And that’s exactly why we need bars like Vinylhouse in this day and age. Co-owned by Tomasz Guiddo and Zen Lu, both of whom are Shenzhen famous for their musical exploits and, in Guiddo’s case, for his involvement with F&B establishments like Lavo. As one of the few places in the city where folks can hang out while sifting through crates of vinyl records (at relatively good prices, we might add), Vinylhouse has built a stellar reputation since opening a year ago in Shenzhen. We set out to see what all the fuss was about. Vinylhouse wasn’t as spacious as we’d expected, but under dim light, and in the company of deep house and ambient sets by the co-founders, the establishment is a lovely spot for a relaxing tipple. In terms of drinks, the menu covers everything from basics such as whiskey, wine, beer, vodka and cocktails to bartender’s specials. We went with a New York Sour (RMB78). A few sips of the mildly tart yet enlivening cocktail and we were all set for our

evening of music. Vinylhouse also stocks a range of food for hungry revelers, with snacks like dried squid and beef jerky acting as awesome complementary bites for an evening booze-fest. Despite being one of the smaller places that we’ve visited, Vinylhouse is a bar of many talents, and it has quietly become one of the most popular music venues in the city. Price: RMB70 Nearest metro: Houhai Station (Exit F), 20 minutes’ walk

Tue-Sun, 7pm-2am. Room 812, Block A, Building 2, Software Industry Base, Nanshan District 南山区软件产业基地2栋A座812 (8636 9600)

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This Chinese Beer Is the World's Most Popular... Have you ever cracked open an ice-cold (or lukewarm, depending where in China you are) bottle of Snow beer and thought ‘Geez, this sure is an average, uninspiring beverage’? We sure have, which is why we were recently surprised to learn that the Chinese beer brand is actually the world’s most popular sud by sales volume. According to global sales estimates released by GlobalData Consumer and published by Business Insider, Snow sold an estimated 101.2 million hectoliters (1 hectoliter = 100 liters) in 2017 to secure the No.1 spot for worldwide beer sales. Second place goes to ‘the king of beers,’ Budweiser, which sold 49.2 million hectoliters last year – less than half of the volume sold by Snow. Interestingly, Snow is predominantly consumed within the borders of the Middle Kingdom, while Budweiser is available in 73 countries worldwide, according to Forbes. If you combine the 2017 sales volume of both Budweiser and Bud Light, which sold 44.8 million hectoliters, you’ll still come up short of Snow beer. Together Bud and Bud Light sold 94 million hectoliters in 2017, 7.2 million hectoliters less than Snow (henceforth known as the true ‘king of beers’). Admittedly, Snow beer does come in a variety of different styles (which all taste the exact same: watery), and it’s unclear if

these were counted separately in the study or all together (our bet is together, which is fair, because as we said: it all tastes the same). The top 10 list of the world’s most popular beers, which was published in September by Business Insider, also includes other Chinese beers Yanjing (No.8), Harbin (No.7) and Tsingtao (No.3).

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IN TUNE

Five Jazz Bars for Music Lovers in Shenzhen By Bryan Grogan

Lavo Jazz·Funk · Soul

If we’re talking about jazz in Shenzhen, Lavo is one of the first names that comes to mind. While the venue has the luxury of a house band, they also host regular performances from out-of-towners. What we found ourselves most impressed by, however, was their classy drink menu. Like whisk(e)y? The bar stocks Islay, Highland, Lowland and Speyside scotch single malt whiskeys, as well as Japanese whiskeys like Hakushu 12 years (RMB335 per glass) and Hibiki Japanese Harmony (RMB130 per glass), amongst others. Lavo also stocks a range of red and white wines and can prepare cocktails and shots, as well as mocktails for the less alcoholically inclined. Less inviting however is the price, with the cheapest thing on the menu being a soda water which clocks in at a steep RMB38. Beer drinkers should also beware: there are just two beers on the drink list, 1664 and Guinness, neither of which are on draft. Open daily, 7.30pm-3am; 1B, 1M/F, Bldg T3, Kerry Plaza, 1 Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District 福田区中心四路一号嘉里建设广场T3栋1M层1B 室 (8397 9899)

Jazz Garden Every second Wednesday evening, Jazz Garden hosts a jam night where musicians of all stripes come together to play for a friendly audience. When we showed up, the band was warming up with some energetic numbers, featuring a pair of musicians that should be familiar to regulars at The Brew in Futian. The atmosphere was good and conversation was possible even above the passionate bursts of wailing saxophones. Within the shadowy confines of Window of the World's Oulu Fengqing Bar Street, Jazz Garden offers a range of beers, both craft and non-craft, whilst also offering red and white wines, gins, brandy, vodka, white and dark rum, tequila and a host of whiskeys. Grab a hookah for RMB298 for four people or RMB198 for two people, and tuck into a range of Asian food, or, strangely enough, some frankfurter sausages. We enjoyed our evening there, not least because the bassist regaled the crowd with some hallmark Seinfeld theme song vibes. Open daily, 5.30pm-2am; 5 Oulu Fengqing Jiuba Jie, 9037 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区深南大道9037号世界之窗欧陆风情酒吧街5 号 (2660 7644)

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Zazoo Live While we attended Zazoo Live on a busy Friday evening, in the throes of the club’s opening, we were delighted by the atmosphere in this new addition to Shopping Park’s F&B lineup. On that particular evening, a live band of at least seven people (moderate estimation) took to the stage, playing old jazz hits. While also embracing funk and R&B, Zazoo Live spices up proceedings with jazzy numbers and, with skilled musicians and vocalists on stage, the musical performance that we were privy to was a thrill. The service is good and we didn’t have to wait on our drinks for long. Zazoo Live looks set to stick around for a while and has already gotten in on the event scene with their Movember charity evening last month. This jazzy spot is certainly a must for the city’s F&B junkies. Open daily, 8pm-4am; 138 Mintian Lu, Futian District 福田区民田路138号 (2391 4295)

Penny Black Jazz Café Set in the beautiful OCT, Penny Black Jazz Cafe is in close proximity to more than a few renowned local jazz haunts. B10 Live, which hosts the annual jazz fest, is only a short walk away from the cafe-cum-restaurant-cum-bar. In the evening, customers sit out on the terrace beneath a leafy canopy, regaled by live music. We went on a Saturday night and found a fantastic jazz band playing for spectators who sipped on coffee, beer and everything in between while chatting above the ambient sounds of the music. The food is good, although they stop serving noodle-based dishes after 9.30pm according to our waiter. The establishment’s drinks are fairly priced, with beers generally in the RMB40 range. Go there for a date and stay for the music. Open daily, 9.30am-12.30am; No. 134, Bldg A5, OCT-Loft North Area, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区A5栋 134号 (8609 8585)

Daka Club Daka Club, located on a nondescript street between Shopping Park and Futian metro stations, is not so much a performance venue as it is a bar that plays jazz music. We went on a Sunday and found the place all but empty. This bar could function as a nice spot for an intimate date, an after-hours business meeting or even just to relax with friends for an easy chat. Like Lavo, the bar specializes in whisk(e)y and cocktails, with everything from Islay and Highland scotches to Suntory and Taketsuru whiskeys. Their list of single malts is quite extensive and reasonably priced with many glasses going for around RMB80-100. Unfortunately we found that they do not keep their beer list well stocked, so be prepared to go without your favorite suds if you do drop by for a drink. Cocktails ranging from RMB40 and up may make up for that disappointment, however. Open daily, 10.30am-6.30pm, 7pm-2am; 1/F, Shidai Jinrong Center, Xingrong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区兴融一路时代金融1楼 (8860 1040)

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FAST LANE COFFEE Life in the... By Bryan Grogan

The Place Situated in Shenzhen Software Industry Base, Fast Lane Coffee caters to all manner of young and trendy workers in the area, billing itself as an alternative to the ‘fast coffee shops’ around the city, which sacrifice quality in favor of speed and efficiency. With German company Hanover Coffee and convenienteating company Maik’s Gourmet at the helm, these two businesses bring their unique skills to bear upon this new coffee spot.

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The Coffee Upon arriving at Fast Lane Coffee, we decided to try the shop’s special menu. Amongst the options are coconut milk coffee (RMB25), grapefruit espresso (RMB28) and coffee tonic (RMB25). Grapefruit espresso was not available at the time of our visit, so we took a tipple of the coconut milk coffee instead, which comes with ice. This blend is, needless to say, very sweet – though not as sweet as we thought it might be. The coconut milk blends well with the coffee, creating a milkier taste than your average cup of joe. Feeling an initial buzz, we were keen for more, and so we dove right into the signature espresso (RMB18). We started with a sip and were delighted to taste the bittersweet coffee thread across our tongues. We delayed no more and threw the rest of our tiny cup down our throats and, after some initial grimaces, savored the taste for a moment. Finally, we sampled the Sumatra gayo organic (RMB30). Supposedly the strongest single-origin coffee on the menu, we were not overly impressed with this earthy beverage. But we can’t complain too much: Fast Lane’s prices are right, the service is prompt

and for those chasing a quick latte in the morning, this may well be the place for you.

The Vibe

Constant activity and bright light beaming in through glass walls prohibit the shop from feeling like, as many coffee shops do, a library where hushed voices are the norm. With just two stools and a tiny alcove in which to serve customers, folks stand around with coffee cup in hand either staring at their phones, jumping from one foot to another or striking up a conversation with someone nearby. Price: RMB18-32 Who’s going: busy techies, salad bar snackers Good for: fast coffee, convenient snack options Nearest metro: Houhai (Exit J), 21 minutes

Open daily, 8am-10pm; Fast Lane Coffee, 1/F, Rocketspace, Haitian Er Lu, Shenzhen Software Industry Base, Nanshan District 南山区软件产业基地海天二路创业投资大厦一楼速道咖啡 (159 7449 2500)

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PLANET GREEN Houhai’s Healthy Haven By Bryan Grogan

The Place Based out of the thriving Houhai area, Planet Green is in a prime location to snap up hungry shoppers from the nearby Coastal City shopping mall. The exterior of the shop belies a certain trendiness, even before you enter the outlet.

The Food

Planet Green’s food is all plant-based. They aim to provide a healthy menu that supersedes unhealthy inclinations. First up, we tucked into the Sichuan-style cold platter (RMB36), which is comprised of a range of vegetables soaked in a sweet Sichuan sauce. While refreshing and tongue-numbing, it was not quite the explosive sensation that we have come to expect from Sichuan peppercorns. Next up, we tried the vegetarian lasagna (RMB58), made with pasta, cheese, tomato sauce and cabbage. While it tasted smooth,

the range of flavors that we enjoy in our meatbased lasagna was lacking. On a higher note, the outlet’s signature ‘Impossible’ burger (RMB88) defied our expectations. Meat substitutes can sometimes be a letdown, but this burger packed a certain spice that satisfied our cravings. The patty was not quite as thick as the average meat patty, but with cheese, an egg, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and pickles, the Impossible burger was a real treat. Finally, out of sheer curiosity, we tried Planet Green’s English breakfast (RMB46). With beans, tomatoes, (a lot of) mushrooms, two runny eggs, a hash brown and soy-based sausages, this meal was tasty and certainly would make for a full breakfast, though we tried it at lunchtime. We washed all of this down with a green apple soda (RMB28), which was a fizzy and refreshing mix of apple and kiwi. We also tried the Paul Schole (RMB32), comprised of ginger and lemon juice.

The Vibe Electronic music plays at a low volume, creating an enjoyably modern tension in the air. Perhaps more so than the food, atmosphere is the most important aspect of the restaurant. With a modern design that embraces rugged redbrick walls, a minimalist gray entryway lit by luminescent purple light and electronic menus, the smattering of styles indicates a certain experimental nature. Price: RMB100-150 Who’s going: trendsetters, trend followers, health junkies Good for: vegetarian food, funky lunch dates Nearest metro: Houhai (Exit E), 5 minutes.

Open daily, 11am-10.30pm; (Opposite Carrefour) Shop No. 141-1, 1/F, Coastal City Shopping Mall, 33 Wenxin Wu Lu, Nanshan District 南山区文心五路33号海岸城购物中心一层141-1 (134 8013 0112)

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HARRY’S CAFE DE WHEELS Hot Dogs on the Barbie By Jonathan Zhong

garlic, onions and cheese sauce (RMB36). If you’re looking for the ultimate hot dog experience, we recommend ordering the hot dog de wheels, which offers a medley of flavors not found in the other two dogs. Before finishing our visit, we sample the apple pie and ‘angry fruit tea,’ which comes in two varieties: orange and passion fruit. The apple pie comes with an alluring, golden-brown crust, but the filling leaves something to be desired, unfortunately. The tea is specially crafted for the Chinese market using a technique that nitrogenates the beverage, giving it a soda-like quality.

The Vibe The Place After a nearly one-year trial operation near Xiangmihu, Harry’s Cafe de Wheels officially opened its first China outlet on November 11. Located at Futian’s Wongtee Plaza and conveniently next to Shenzhen’s Convention & Exhibition Center, the Australian hot dog shop adds yet another Western dining option for folks living and working in the area.

The Food

The eatery prides itself on its big and authentic ‘Australian taste,’ which is demon-

ALTITUDES Dinner With a View By Jonathan Zhong

The Place Occupying the 117th and the 118th floors of the Ping An Financial Center, Altitudes is truly a ‘castle in the sky’ at nearly 600 meters above the ground. Walking out of one of the fastest elevators we’ve ever taken, we were immediately greeted with a stunning 360-degree view of the city. On the inside, the restaurant presents a simple, minimalist design that spans space and time: with a giant painting of a Greek mythological figure and a Japanese rock garden combining to present an eclectic visual experience.

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strated through its selection of pies, hot dogs and beverages. We start our visit by trying one of the outlet’s signature offerings: the tiger pie (RMB36). The egg tart-like pie comes topped with black pepper beef gravy, mushy peas and mashed potatoes and a full scoop hits your palate with an eclectic range of tastes and textures. Once the ‘tiger’ is out of the way, it’s time for the ‘dogs.’ There are three hot dog options available: the hot dog with chili con carne (RMB28), the chili dog with spicy chili con carne and chili sauce (RMB33) and, last but certainly not least, the signature ‘hot dog de wheels’ with chili con carne, mushy peas, offerings as Alaskan king crab, Boston lobster and New Zealand lamb cutlets. Despite these choice foodstuffs, for such a swanky dining venue, Altitudes’ buffet options come off as being a bit limited compared to those at five-star hotels. But what the buffet lacks in options they make up for in taste. All of the ingredients are said to be carefully selected from around the world by Chef Zhou and his team, who has been devoted to making the best Cantonese food possible for 20 years, and transported fresh to Altitudes’ kitchen. The freshness of the seafood is particularly apparent, and we chose to chow down without sauces. Despite being a Western buffet, many of the dishes on offer harbor a Cantonese twist thanks to Chef Zhou. Western diners will find a true taste of home at the dessert station, where cookies, cake, pudding, tiramisu and more are available.

Harry’s Cafe de Wheels provides a casual and genuine fast-food dining experience and is certainly an option to consider for lunch. Price: RMB30 Who’s going: office workers, Aussies, hot dog and pie lovers Good for: fast food, decked-out dogs Nearest metro: Convention & Exhibition Center (Exit C), 2 minutes Open daily, 9am-10pm (Sun-Thu), 9am-10.30pm (FriSat); L2-29, 2/F, Wongtee Plaza, 118 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District 福田区福华三路118号皇庭广场2层L2-29 (199 2456 3606)

The Vibe The soothing music and artsy furnishings imbue Altitudes with a very elegant vibe. However, the one thing that makes it special is the daunting height of the outlet. Seafood and a view for under RMB500, what more could you ask for?

Price (lunch buffet): RMB420 plus 15 percent Who’s going: business people, office workers, Cantonese food lovers Good for: vertigo, fresh food with a view Nearest metro: Shopping Park (Exit D), 2 minutes’ walk

Open daily, 11.30am-11.30pm (Cantonese dining)/11.30am2pm (lunch buffet)/2.30-5.30pm (afternoon tea)/6-11.30pm (night bar); prices vary; 117/F -118/F, Ping An Finance Centre, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District 福田区益田路5033号平安金融中心117-118层 (8271 8726)

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Clubbing for a More Civilized Age By Winnie Jin

The Place If you’ve ever spent a night trolling the packed bar streets at Coco Park (and be honest – you have), you know that the music selection has historically been limited to EDM, top 40 hits and EDM remixes of top 40 hits. However, the opening of brand-new funk and soul club Zazoo Live on one of the main strips marks the addition of some much-needed variety to the party. Zazoo is a decidedly highend incarnation of the classic live house. Rather than a small, intimate room, the club boasts a huge, luxurious space dominated by tables, with a bar and a small dance floor leading into the spotlighted stage. Live bands play that funky music every night of the week, with DJ breaks in between sets.

cocktail menu and settle on the James Brown (RMB88), a sweet and milky rum-based cocktail with amaretto. When it arrives, we are surprised to see that not only the rim, but the entire outside of the glass is covered in cocoa powder. While the presentation doesn’t exactly make for easy drinking, it does add a unique touch to what is ultimately a well-made, if somewhat forgettable, cocktail. For those coming on dinner dates, the menu includes a

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selection of pizzas, snacks and several entrees. Although we don’t get a chance to try these, Zazoo’s shared ownership with neighboring upscale eateries Shark and Azzurro holds great promise for the club’s kitchen.

The Vibe

We arrive to an eight-piece band blasting some energetic funk tunes. On a Wednesday night, there are a couple of brave souls on the dance floor,

but the majority of the patrons are enjoying the music from their tables. This isn’t the place for clubgoers expecting a downand-dirty vibe – the atmosphere is refined and a little reserved, although we expect that things get a little rowdier on a weekend. In any case, it’s still early days for Zazoo, which is already providing a welcome change of pace from the typical Coco Park haunts. As this newly opened club continues to generate buzz, we’re sure that the growing crowd will bring even more soul to the venue. Price: RMB75-250 Who’s going: classy clubgoers, lovers of luxury, live music enthusiasts Good for: groovy tunes, date nights, lounging Nearest metro: Shopping Park (Exit B), 5 minutes’ walk

Open daily, 8pm-3am; 131 Gouwu Gongyuan Bei Yuan, Futian District 福田区购物公园北园131

HEAR We Made God Instrumental Rock

Icelandic band We Made God has been touring for around 14 years now. Their atmospheric rock music reflects the icy and stormy land of their residence. Something about songs like ‘Oh Dae-Su’ and ‘Gizmo’ recall geography and landscape more than they describe emotions or people. This show is certainly worth catching. Tue Dec 11, 8.30pm; RMB90 presale. 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)

This Will Destroy You Post Rock

Setting out on a four-date tour of China, highly successful American band This Will Destroy You bring their awesome post rock to China, best exhibited in their most recent albums, New Others Part One and New Others Part Two. As China’s post rock scene has grown, so has the market for fantastic foreign bands like TWDY. Wed Dec 12, 8.30pm; RMB100. 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)

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Elephant Gym Math Rock

Long before math rock was fashionable, Taiwanese band Elephant Gym were planting the seeds for what has clearly been a musical shift towards that very technical genre in recent years. Their latest album Shuidi showed off the band’s range, as they allow bass guitars to jam at the forefront of their tunes, while also experimenting with bells and atmospherics. Sat Dec 22, 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)

Chui Wan Psych Rock

It has been a busy year for Chui Wan. Welcoming two new members into the band earlier this year, as well as frontman Yan Yulong starting his own label Maybe Noise Records, the group get back together this winter for a national tour. The infusion of new talent will hopefully result in some great music by the group that brought us The Landscape the Tropics Never Had. Sat Dec 8, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. Brown Sugar Jar (Shekou), 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 (135 3085 1828, 133 6054 7060)

HEAR GriffO Math Rock

Guan Industrial Techno

GriffO is a band that generally defy categorization. Based in Hangzhou, their music has raised many an eyebrow in the years since they first arrived on the scene. They combine electronic and atmospheric shades with a very significant math rock backbone to create something that feels almost extraterrestrial. Sat Dec 8, 8.30pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 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)

Strawberry Music Festival

Modern Sky brings their annual festival to the South for this awesome exhibition of talent from both home and abroad. This year the standout name is undoubtedly Franz Ferdinand, who top the bill on Sunday, December 9. Don’t miss a fantastic weekend of music. Sat-Sun Dec 8/9, 2pm; RMB280 1-day presale, RMB480 2-day presale. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, 3001 Binhai Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区滨海大道3001号 (8630 8888)

Guan has made quite a mark on the Chinese electronic music scene with his label FunctionLab. The Hangzhou-based musician comes to Oil in December to show off his unique mix of industrial techno and glitchy electronic beats. Likely to turn Oil into a hot, sweaty mess. Techno fans won’t want to miss this one. Sun Dec 9, 10pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 at the door. Oil Club, 11A, G/F, Tairan Building, Tairan Ba Lu, Futian District 福田区泰然八路泰然大厦01层L1-11A (186 1715 0566) (showstart.com)

Little Wizard Noise Rock

Grove Hood Rap

Monster KaR Rock

Monster KaR are one of the most talented rock bands that Guangzhou has to offer right now. Powerful vocals and fantastic songwriting combine to give their live show an intimacy that is hard to find. You can catch them playing songs from their latest self titled album on Christmas Day. Tue Dec 25, 8pm; RMB80 presale, RMB120 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)

Noisy Shaoxing group Little Wizard have moments when they resemble the likes of Sonic Youth. They deviate from that script heavily however, picking out diverse and difficult rhythms a la math rock. After the release of their latest record, EP Jiequ, the band undertake this national tour. Sun Dec 9, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 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)

Presenting one of Wuhan’s most thriving young rap labels, Oil brings you something a little bit different this December. The group currently has around nine members and is helping to prop up the Wuhan rap scene. While Wuhan may be known as a punk city, new punks (read: rappers) like Grove Hood are taking over the city. Get ready for a Shenzhen takeover on December 15. Sat Dec 15, 8.30pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 at the door. Oil Club, 11A, G/F, Tairan Building, Tairan Ba Lu, Futian District 福田区泰然八路泰然大厦01层L1-11A (186 1715 0566)

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SEE Zip Improv Comedy

Locally formed improv comedy act Zip fill a gaping hole in Shenzhen when it comes to comedy, so it is with delight that we welcome them back for another show at Feliz Bar. Catch up with the hilarious crew as they tackle the holiday season. Who knows what they will have in store for us? Sat Dec 1, 8pm; RMB60 presale, RMB75 at the door. Feliz Bar & Restaurant, Shop No. 106, Bldg 201, Shangbu Industrial Zone, Hongli Lu, Huaqiangbei, Futian District 福田区华强北红荔路上步工业区201栋106铺 (150 1778 9627)

Ghetto Drama

Adapted from the play of the same name by Joshua Sobel, Ghetto is the story of a Jewish theater group who performed in Nazi Germany during World War II. The story shows the intense heartbreak and passion for life of those who lived during the turbulent time period. Similar to Oscar-winning film Life is Beautiful by Roberto Benigni, this show highlights the human ability to maintain optimism in the face of great tragedy. Sun Dec 30, 8pm; RMB280-880. Shenzhen Poly Theater, Baoli Culture Square, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利文化广场 (8637 1687, damai.cn)

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Carmen Musical

Georges Bizet’s classic opera tells the tale of Spanish gypsy, Carmen. The opera is loved for its comedic approach to ill-fated love, as well as its portrayal of Don Jose. The Spanish soldier’s failed attempts to win the tempestuous heart of the titular character makes for a fun show. Mon Dec 3, 8pm; RMB126-680. Shenzhen Poly Theater, Baoli Culture Square, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利文化广场 (8637 1687, damai.cn)

Macbeth Drama

The Scottish play is possibly Shakespeare’s most famous work, and more than likely his bloodiest. Follow the medieval king as he battles with his ambitions and his guilt, both of which prove to be his undoing (spoilers). Sun Dec 9, 2.30/7.30pm; RMB240-360. Shenzhen Children’s Palace, 2002 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路2002号 (8351 3099, damai.cn)

Swan Lake Ballet

Experience this classic wintry ballet this December and watch as Odette and Siegfried combat the evil plots of sorcerer Rothbart. By now, Swan Lake has become one of the most identifiable and famous ballets in the world, as fans flock to watch the tragic love story unfold. Wed Jan 2, 8pm; RMB180-580. Shenzhen Poly Theatre, Baoli Culture Square, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利文化广场 (8637 1687, damai.cn)

SWIS Winter Celebration

DO Captivating Santa Run Charity Captivating are putting on another exciting event this holiday season and inviting folks to come out for their inaugural Santa run. You can take part in a 6-kilometer run or a 3-kilometer run and attendees can also enjoy some festive live music and Christmas carols. Bring your kids along to meet Santa and get a free gift. All proceeds will go to the Captivating charity and its Chinabased partners. Sat Dec 8, 8am; RMB150. Central Park Fishing Harbor, Across from Peninsula City Block 2, Jinshiji Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口金世纪路半岛城邦二期对面

This family-friendly event is aimed at folks of all ages, welcoming both Shen Wai International School families and the greater community, with the school’s fantastic and friendly staff on-hand to make your day engaging, interesting and fun. Sat Dec 15, 11am-3pm; SWIS, 29 Baishi San Dao, Nanshan District 南山区白石三道29号深外国际部 (8654 1221)

Marco Polo Christmas Party Christmas Drinks Put on by the British, Benelux, French and the Australian chambers of commerce, this event invites guests to indulge in Christmas-themed snacks, as well as wine and beer. Attendees are requested to wear their best red and gold outfits. For tickets contact southchina@austcham.org. Tue Dec 4, 7-10pm; RMB250 member, RMB350 nonmember. Galleon, 3/F, Intercontinental Shenzhen, 9009 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区深南大道 9009号华侨城洲际大酒店三楼 (3399 3388 ext. 8546)

Santa Claus in South China, you say? Believe us, it’s not a ruse. Bring your kids to this Christmas-themed party for tasty treats and to get into the holiday spirit this December. There will be plenty of fun games for kids to enjoy, so this party is perfect for a family day out. Sat Dec 8, 3pm; RMB300, half price for children under 12, free for children under six free. Marco Polo Shenzhen, 28 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福华一路28号 (8298 9888)

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Christmas spirit this December than with this classic ballet. Composed by legendary Russian Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and adapted from the story by E.T.A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker tells the tale of Clara, The Nutcracker and their quest to escape the clutches of the evil Mouse King on Christmas Eve.

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SAT/SUN Flavin, Judd, McCracken, Sandback, 11am-7pm. David Zwirner. David Zwirner presents works by four pioneering artists connected with the minimalist art movement of the post World War II period in the United States. Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, John McCracken and Fred Sandback explored the importance of space, each by wildly different means. Their works will be presented separately, in different rooms so as to highlight their alternating approach to art.

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Creamfields, RMB888 early bird 1-day ticket, RMB1,388 early bird 2-day ticket (thmart.com.cn) Creamfields brings together some of the best known house and EDM musicians in the world for two days of high octane fun. Catch Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Diplo and more as they take the stage at Asia-World Expo this December. Founded by Cream in 1998, Creamfields has since gone on to become one of the most recognizable names in electronic music today.

Macau Light Festival, 7-10pm. Go to macaotourism.gov.mo for venue info. Featuring glamorous 3D architectural projections and mapping technology, light installations and various interactive games, this year’s Macau Light Festival is expected to be a hit amongst both tourists and locals alike.

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Stanley Plaza Finnish Christmas Wonder, 12am-8pm. Stanley Plaza. The Finnish region of Lapland acts as one of the cultural center points for modern Yuletide beliefs and, while that snowy area is half the world away, Stanley Plaza is bringing their own piece of the Scandinavian country to Hong Kong. Catch locally made and imported items at this market, all in the company of the Yule goat and his elven friends.

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The Nutcracker, HKD180-1,000; 2.30/7.30pm. Grand Theater, Hong Kong Cultural Center (urbtix.hk) What better way to get into the

Macau International Parade, 3pm; free. Ruins of St. Paul’s (www.icm. gov.mo/macaoparade) As an annual celebration of Macau’s handover to China, Macau International Parade has attracted local artists, residents, tourists and performing groups from around the world since it started in 2011 under the name Parade Through Macau. Showcasing the unique culture of the city, the parade takes the crowd through streets and alleys, bringing song and dance to the city’s historic quarters.

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Awards encourages the use of art as a tool for dialogue, aiming to boost cultural exchanges. Event organizers also hope to raise awareness and promote Chinese languages, as well as East Asian and international cinema, while educating the public on the history of cinematography.

DAILY Jigsaw International Music Festival, 9pm; MOP880. Cotai Expo Hall, The Venetian Macau (macauticket.com) This month, a number of worldclass DJs will gather at Jigsaw International Music Festival, one of the most dynamic events on the global EDM calendar, for what’s bound to be an electrifying evening. Among them are Quintino, Ummet Ozcan, Carl Nunes, DJ Chozie and DJ Rayray.

DEC 8-14 SAT-FRI Cirque du Soleil, HKD500 (includes free-flow of red and white wine and craft beer for four hours). Mrs. Pound (ticketflap.com) This New Year’s Eve, forgo your local tavern in favor of something a bit more spectacular as Cirque du Soleil returns to Hong Kong. Known for offering thrills, spills and more than enough excitement, this event will also feature a four-hour free flow of red and white wine, as well as craft beer. Sit back and watch as performers take on acrobatic and death-defying stunts.

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3rd International Film Festival and Awards, various times; MOP60. Various locations. For screening schedule, visit iffamacao.com (macauticket.com) The International Film Festival and

Pop-up Fashion Shop, 10am-8pm. Macau Fashion Gallery, 47 Rua de S. Roque (macaofashiongallery.com) The Macau Fashion Gallery is hosting a pop-up shop to showcase and sell fashionable clothing and wearable items by six local independent designers: Axoxyxoxs, Gelée, Macon, Soul, Worker Playground and Zics.

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Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen 12th Anniversary Charity Event – Hug the Lonely Kids On November 6, a charity auction called ‘Hug the Lonely Kids’ was jointly held by the Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen and Shenzhen Aite Band, marking the 12th anniversary of the hotel. Shenzhen Aite Band is a community consisting of teenagers with autism who excel at music. This special event gave 12 local kids with autism the opportunity to present their artistic talents and helped raise money for their families. The hotel was transformed to resemble scenes from The Little Prince to the delight of attendees.

Sheraton Hotel in Dameisha ‘Golden Voice’ Christmas Lights Ceremony A wonderful ‘Golden Voice’ Christmas lighting ceremony was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Dameisha, Shenzhen on November 16. Nearly 300 people, including VIP guests from various industries, hotel guests and local media came together to light the Christmas tree and to start the wonderful journey towards Christmas and a new year. Guests enjoyed singing performances from a range of artists as they beckoned in the festive season.

Tencent and Shangri-La Announce Strategic Partnership Tencent and Shangri-La Group announced the signing of a strategic partnership on November 8. The cooperation will be focused on developing and deploying ‘smart hotel’ solutions to power the transformation of hotel operations and services for Shangri-La, and will expand to include more collaborations across various businesses within the Shangri-La Group worldwide.

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The Langham, Shenzhen’s New Western Executive Chef Fabrice Bruto Presents New Menus

JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Christmas-Themed Afternoon Tea Set

Langham Hotel’s Western Executive Chef Fabrice Bruto is introducing all-new seasonal menus at Duke’s and Perch. With dishes such as pan-fried foie gras, lauded in Europe as one of the three greatest treasures of the world, cooked in a caramel, rocket and sweet mango sauce, as well as premium Robbins Island Wagyu beef that is specially made from beef bred in the clean and natural environment of Australia. This amazing Wagyu beef features stunning marbling, tenderness and juiciness and is served with creamy potatoes. These new menus are sure to excite and delight.

Indulge yourself this Christmas season with JW Marriott’s festive candyland afternoon tea set. Together with the Dutch brand MELLI MELLO tea set, they will gently melt your heart this December. The afternoon tea set includes soft mousse, a gingerbread house and walnut pie, all in the shape of iconic Christmas symbols. You can grab the set from now until December 31 with prices ranging from RMB208 if you order via the hotel’s WeChat, to RMB331 for a twoperson set, which includes two Christmas drinks.

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a Réunion Road Show was held at The Westin Guangzhou on November 13. At the event, attendees were introduced to the exciting tourism options offered by Reunion Island.

celebration of Belgium’s King’s Day was observed by The Consulate General of Belgium in Guangzhou and distinguished guests on November 16 at The Canton Place.

nvited by The Italian Government Tourist Board, a total of 26 tourism agencies from Italy gathered in Guangzhou on November 20 to introduce the Mediterranean country’s tourism resources to their Chinese counterparts. Lucia Pasqualini, consul general of the Italian consulate in Guangzhou attended the occasion.

rand Mercure, a popular upscale brand by AccorHotels, made its Foshan debut last month. The opening helps to address the serious lack of international hospitality brands in the upand-coming city.

ourism Northern Territory held a press conference and luncheon at LN Hotel Five last month, aimed at introducing Guangzhouers to the beautiful scenery of Australia’s outback. 64 | SZ | DECEMBER 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

arriott International’s ‘Appreciation Week’ arrived at W Guangzhou on November 12 and was celebrated in grand fashion.

ord Anglia Education is set to open a new bilingual school in Foshan! On November 23, a ceremony was held to observe the official announcement.

CITY SCENES Beaujolais Nouveau 2018 (Supported by and

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Held by CCI France Chine South China at the Four Seasons Guangzhou Hotel on November 15, this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau was the first time the Canton edition of the event has taken the form of a gala dinner. The following day, on November 16, the Shenzhen edition of the wine-centric event was hosted at Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen. Close to 500 people attended the Guangzhou dinner, while the Shenzhen event saw around 350 esteemed guests participate, including Javier Gimeno, president of CCI France Chine, and Siv Leng Chuuor, general consul of France in Guangzhou. Beaujolais Nouveau events are held annually worldwide and are celebrations of not just wine but of delicious edibles, music and French culture.

The Third Female Entrepreneurs Day

2018 CICC Guangdong Go Kart Cup

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Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide (FEW) held their third edition of Female Entrepreneurs Day (FED) on October 27, 2018, at The Hilton Hotel, Shenzhen. Over 200 female entrepreneurs, including key opinion leaders such as Jessie Li, Susan Su and Grace Chen, from over 10 different cities took part in the conference. All attendees had something inspirational to share about life and business.

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The 2018 CICC Guangdong Go Kart Cup was successfully held on November 3 in Shenzhen. The event gathered 100 participants and among them 60 racers competed. Both competitors and spectators participated in the event with a fun – yet competitive – spirit, and we were pleased to see everyone enthusiastic about kartin’.

AmCham Winter Ball (Supported by

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Dubbed ‘Journey Through Time,’ this year’s AmCham Winter Ball began with an elegant yet vibrant cocktail mixer in the beautiful and ornate lobby of the LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou. The night whisked attendees through time using the magic of song and dance, from the innovative waltz of the 14th century, to the passionate tango of the 19th century. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the attendance of legendary, Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist Kenny G. In the lucky draw, over RMB1 million in round-trip international airfares, hotel stays, dining vouchers and fine wines were given away!

The Electric City Festival (Supported by )

2018 Guangzhou British Day (Supported by and

The Electric City Festival, presented by Bionic Brew, took place on November 9-11 at HALO Place featuring breweries from cities all across China, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Wuhan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The sold-out event featured a great mix of local and international DJs and we are already eager to attend next year’s event!

The 2018 edition of Guangzhou British Day delighted a staggering 4,000 attendees from local and international communities last month, who spent the day enjoying traditional British culture. Organized by the British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong, the event included familyfriendly games, British-style performances, British music and food and an exciting lucky draw with dozens of prizes.

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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 Butchers 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

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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

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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 RESTAURANT & BAR Phanaeng Curry The specialty curries crafted by The Terrace’s Thai chef are expertly made with imported spices from Thailand. After being simmered and stewed, a sprinkling of rosemary is added to the top of the curry, creating a refreshing fragrance that will overwhelm even the pickiest eaters! Hungry yet? Head over to The Terrace and treat yourself to a Phanaeng curry! The Terrace Restaurant & Bar #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

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

Bionic Brew, A-1F02/03, Shangye Buxing Jie, by Shahe Jie, Baishizhou, Nanshan District 南山区白石洲沙河街商业步行街A-1F02/03 (8670 7005)

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

Recommended by CNN, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and South China Morning Post, independent brewery Bionic Brew’s unique taproom is a must-visit spot in Shenzhen. If you can’t make it all the way to Baishizhou, then look for their recently released cans of craft beer available in bars, restaurants and convenience stores around Guangdong.

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

Bionic Beer in a Can!

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

BIONIC BREW

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

AZZURRO Wagyu T-Bone Steak Juicy and flavorful with an excellent texture, the grilled T-bone steak at Azzurro tastes just as good as it looks. Made with Australian Wagyu of third-degree marbling or above, the delicious T-bone comes accompanied by a salad, french fries and mushrooms served with red wine sauce. Azzurro, 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)

里拉大酒店1层

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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) 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)

Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen, East Side of Railway Station, 1002 Jianshe Road, Luohu District 深圳市罗湖区建设路1002号火车站东侧深圳香格里拉大酒店 (8396 1325)

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-

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Location, location, location – it’s the mantra of real estate agents everywhere and, situated within walking distance of two metro stations, Shenzhen Railway Station and Luohu-HK border crossing, Shangri-la, Shenzhen is truly the epitome in that regard. But let’s not forget about the food choices available. Both fans of Cantonese and Western cuisines will swoon at the sight of Shang Palace’s bountiful culinary offerings.

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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Discover Convenience and Delicious Eats

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

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, SHENZHEN

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 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

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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

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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

科技园南区留学生创业大厦3楼314室

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

LIFE ON MARS Cocktail Happy Hour Pat yourself on the back for making it through another day of work and celebrate by joining the folks at Life on Mars in OCT Loft. Monday to Thursday, from 6-8pm, the bar offers 50 percent off all cocktails on its menu so you can wind down and enjoy some of Shenzhen’s best craft cocktails without breaking the bank. Life on Mars, Unit 103, A1 Building, OCT LOFT, Futian District 南山区华侨城创意园北园A1栋首层 103号店铺

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 CANTON GLOBAL ACADEMY (CGA) is an international school in Guangzhou operating the UK National Curriculum. It is part of the Canadian International Educational Organisation. Currently it has recruited students from Nursery (aged 3 years) to Year 6 (aged 12 years) and the school is growing quickly. Required for January (or sooner) Fully qualified and experienced Primary Years teachers. Preference will be given to applicants who have knowledge of and experience in teaching the UK National Curriculum Primary programme and to those who may have specialist qualifications for example in ESL, science and Music. CGA OFFERS *Initial two-year contract *Competitive salary *Annual flight allowance *International Health insurance *Benefits including accommodation allowance, end of contract bonus Applicants should send a full CV listing two independent educational referees and a letter of application on/by 31 December to Charles Chao, Chief Operations Officer, on charles.chao@cgagz.com from whom further information may be obtained.

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

SHARK WINE BAR & GRILL Shark's Signature Seafood Platter Shark Wine Bar & Grill has never stopped being a place where folks can enjoy flavorsome imported food and quality wines. For those of you looking to pamper yourself with a seafood bonanza, look no further than their signature seafood platter, which features New Zealand red prawns, New Zealand giant scampi, oysters imported from France, baby clams, salmon and tuna sashimi. Shark Wine Bar & Grill, Shop 133, Block B, Coco Park, Fuhua Lu, by Yitian Lu, Futian District 福田区福华路购物公园B区133号 (8203 1999)

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THE BEAUTY AND POETRY A Bilingual 2019 Calendar Featuring Famous Chinese Poems

ased on The Classic of Poetry, a collection of romantic Chinese poems throughout history translated by Aurora Borealis Prize winner Xu Yuanchong, The Beauty and Poetry is a premium bilingual 2019 calendar featuring both the original Chinese text and Xuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English versions. The calendar is an excellent gift idea this holiday season for anyone who has an interest in Chinese history and literary culture. Produced with environmentally friendly materials free of harmful chemicals, the calendar comes with a wooden case that can also double as a smartphone holder, iPad stand or picture frame â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a great vessel to hold all the beautiful memories for the upcoming year.

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