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Deloitte's Brett Norwood on tax, law and China

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Letter from the editor There may come a time when your business needs outside advice, expertise or training. You might be a professional with a wealth of experience across several continents, but you may find a time when your knowledge of some specific business areas can inhibit your performance. Similarly, your company may have precise expertise in its field, but if you plan to scale up, diversify or advance, you may need to call in the experts.

This can be a challenging process. As adults, it can be all too easy to stay in our comfort zones, repeating previous successes or customs, and few people in any field enjoy feeling bunglingly amateurish in a new area. Recognising the limitations of yourself or your company, however, is key to keeping ahead.

With this is mind, in this issue we meet companies and institutions who can help you improve performance. We meet Deloitte tax partner Brett Norwood. With the “Big 4” seldom out of the news at the moment, it’s a chance to hear what they bring to the table. We also hear from Rutgers Business School executive director Kelly Brantner on their Executive Master’s in Business Administration program. With university graduates in their millions, professional qualifications like these can be the edge for a successful career. We also meet Fredrik Orkist of ChinaRAI about how they advise companies and individuals on the murky waters of Chinese finance. And we have our usual lineup of columnists, travel, dining, lifestyle and tech lists, reviews and more besides. Enjoy!

Michael Cormack, Managing Editor

Contents 4 Brett Norwood Deloitte Tax Partner

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Rutgers Business School executive director

Clarification: in our previous issue, we interviewed Safi Malik of Shangri-La Farms. We would like to issue the following clarification from Mr. Malik regarding their products and sourcing:

10 Tech Head - Language Apps 16 The Stylist - Best Golf Courses 22 Insight - Social Media

Using the design elements of local artisans in Shangri-La we apply what we consider to be the essence of Shangri-La to our product sourcing. Primarily using raw materials from Yunnan province we ensure that they are procured under fair-trade ethics. We have currently three main product lines – natural products including honey, coffee, and skincare such as hand made organic soap, body oil, etc.

Tom Lasseter, McLatchy Beijing Bureau Chief

24 Tech Briefing - Motorola Mobilizes 26 Ask An Entrepreneur

Wang Li, Operation Director, momotech

28 The Fine Diner - Best Brunches 30 Insight - On The Job

Paul Gillis, Peking University Professor

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Cover Spotlight

PARTNER AT YOUR SIDE

Deloitte tax partner Brett Norwood gets down to business Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Judy Zhou

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The “Big Four” accountancy and professional service firms, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, are known as the gold seal of accounting and auditing quality. Though their time in the thickets of Chinese business has not been without its bumps, they remain an essential service for any business seeking an IPO or to reassure investors. Brett Norwood is tax partner with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu’s Transfer Pricing team, and he told Agenda about the Chinese business environment and what tax means for companies here.

What induced you to go from academia in Hong Kong to Deloitte in New York? I thought I had a good path to tenure, but I was finding it tough to motivate myself to publish, which of course you have to do to get on in academia, and I didn’t want to spend the rest of my career shut in my room. I’m really a people person. So every year in early January there’s a global “clearing house” series of meetings for economics PhDs looking for jobs, where universities, private firms such as investment banks amd and government branches such as the Pentagon source people. Tax didn’t then really appeal but the job description sounded interesting, so I went to an interview at Deloitte. I was amazed that you could get paid to go in, meet people, understand and analyze their documents business and their profits, and write a reports and provide recommendations to solve their problems. That seemed much more my kind of thing.

What was your PhD thesis on? There were two sides to my research. First, a theoretical model of money and exchange, looking at what gets people accepting intrinsically worthless paper money, rather than gold or silver or whatever (and what leads to inflation when they don’t accept it). Also, by leveraging some of the skills I learned programming computers in the financial services industry, I sifted through stock market data, trying to determine the value of recommendations by analysts. So my interests were partly theoretical, and partly empirical and data driven.

The rules on partners for the Big 4 have changed. Can you explain what’s happening here, and how this will affect Deloitte?

The accounting industry here is continuing to localize, as I believe has happened in other jurisdictions. In a nutshell, it seems an increasingly large percentage of Mainland Chinese audit firms’ partners must be local in some sense. This brings up the issue of flexibility – in an environment changing as fast as China, the same factors that allow opportunities to arise for success so quickly also lead to challenges to comply with various local market changes that can reverse one’s fortunes. As a partner in a firm with over 10,000 partners and employees, I have to trust that my colleagues are doing their best, as well, and understand that my success is critically dependent on their being successful, as well.

For the Big 4, I think there’s a win-win situation regarding audit. We can both provide valuable services to MNCs moving into China, as well as to Chinese companies moving out of China into other, international, markets; and the expertise, experience and reputation of Big 4 firms also assists Chinese companies which are thinking of listing in foreign markets, too. For example, if the Big 4 cannot audit mainland Chinese companies, there are many local companies who will need new, less well-known auditors, and this could have various implications.

Where do you source local recruits? We’re constantly involved in recruiting, as we’re always looking for and needing top quality people.

We’re engaged in Tsinghua, Beida, and UIBE and other local universities to give us exposure to the best students in Beijing. We have a “Deloitte Club” in the universities, for example. But there’s always competition: the SOEs are now increasingly attractive, and of course lots of people seek the seeming stability of being a government official, including with the tax bureau.

Is auditing or consulting the main source of business for Deloitte in Beijing? Auditing is the a core part of what we do. But of course we offer an extremely broad range of other services,

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Cover Spotlight from tax to legal to financial advisory to actuarial The recent trend of Chinese companies delisting seem to suggest they’re not ready consulting services, as a group. for the rigors of US accounting standards. Is What is the nature of the Transfer Pricing that a fair comment? Not being listed allows practice? It’s about the prices for goods and many freedoms that listed companies don’t services when transferred within entities across have. They have to do the same level of financial legal boundaries. Companies now have many reporting, compliance, and earnings reports components, and how these are priced and ac- every three months. If they’re owned outright counted for affects the group’s effective tax rate instead of having many shareholders, they can and post-tax profitability. From the tax authori- work for the longer term. Costs are also an issue, ties’ point of view, Transfer Pricing affects local with compliance burdensome. Investors feel entities’ income tax obligations and so it is im- entitled to information, and the more informaportant to prevent tax avoidance. However, it’s tion given out, the higher the costs. important to note that Transfer Pricing exists because of globalization and local requirements to What does your work with AmCham involve? establish legal entities in multiple jurisdictions, I’m in the co-chair of the Tax Forum, with memwhich results in many goods and intangibles be- bers from financial, industrial, advertising and ing transferred between entities. Transfer Pricing manufacturing backgrounds. Tax issues here is an inevitable result of these two things, and have a material impact in ways unlike the US does not exist in itself to facilitate tax avoidance. – so the forum members help their companies The vast majority of countries apply the “arms- know what the latest developments are. Also length” principle to Transfer Pricing, where prices we help with explaining and interacting with should be as if the items were being transferred the tax authorities here. between unrelated entities, like they’re dealing with each other at arm’s length.The largest tax Looking ahead, what are your and Deloitte’s adjustments in history are transfer pricing, so long-term goals for the Chinese market? For me, I find Beijing a wonderful place. I met my this can be of major consequence. wife here in 1993, and business is growing. Of How would you describe the taxation (and course, pollution and traffic are challenges, but general business) regulatory framework Deloitte has offered me opportunities to engage in mainland China? China as a BRIC country with really interesting projects and people. As is one where everyone wants to invest. The for Deloitte in China – growth. We’re reinvesting, cost for business is that they can raise taxes and going deeper. We are increasingly working and companies will still come. In Hong Kong, with Chinese companies, both privately owned nobody goes there for cheap labour, so they and SOEs, as they need help with auditing and have to compete through taxes. If a company adjusting to different business environments (if is coming, or wants to come, to China for tax they go abroad, for example). We’re hiring dozreasons alone, they should be careful to look at ens if not hundreds of people a year, who have the possibilities. China has many advantages the prospects to grow with Deloitte or then go but tax isn’t necessarily one of them. The regime into some other place. The local competition is here is one where there’s been so much invest- increasingly sophisticated and coming to be a ment that Chinese authorities naturally want to challenge. The joy of China is that it’s fast and ensure they get a slice of the pie – manufactur- dynamic, with plenty of opportunities. It’s not ing causes environmental damage which the a legalistic country, but one where you have to state has to mitigate, for example. So China be subtle to understand the relationships. You has invested in developing its specialist transfer can be accepted as an expert here, but you have pricing tax authorities, to get a fair proportion to invest in your own relationships. You have to be here for the long term. of the revenues.

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Executive Enhancement

Kelly Brantner on Rutgers’ executive education enhancing elites Text by Isabella Liu, photo by Sui

As one of the most prestigious American business institutions offering courses outside of their US campuses, Rutgers launched their China programme way ahead of the game in 1993 with their EMBA (Executive Master’s in Business Administration) dating from 1998.

Focusing on the experienced professional, it’s the qualification for those who want to turbocharge their career. Their executive director Kelly Brantner told us all about it.

How long have you been with Rutgers and what led you to this post? I have been with the programme since 2007, and at that time the programme was seeking someone who had previous executive development experience in education industry. I had been working in strategic management and executive education by then in Canada, so they just found me the right person for this job.

When did Rutgers first came to China and why? Rutgers has been providing business courses and sending our faculty here in China since 1993, but our executive programme started five years later. At that time our Dean of Rutgers was quite visionary and foresaw the demand and popularity of an American-style business education here, so he went back to the States and brought our programme here as he saw the opportunity of filling the gap between students and teaching resource for Chinese business education.

an opportunity to interact with people from all kinds of perspective and background, so that it appeals to lots of students that an exposure to the international student body could diversify their experience as well.

What does diversity mean at Rutgers? Rutgers has been famous for its diversity in the classroom. For individuals we have current students from Mongolia, Britain, the United States, Norway, etc. As for professions, we have students from engineering, high-tech, publishing, government, shipping industry, heavyduty equipment, all sorts of different ranges according to each year’s admission. However, what we do have is a lot of our alumni coming back sitting in our classroom after their own programme, which is what we do encourage, so that they stay connected with the class from the networking perspective and also could keep an up-to-date flow of their knowledge.

What are the advantages of Rutger’s EMBA courses? From a total online pool of several hundred applicants, the size of class admitted has been kept at a boutique level of 20-22 candidates. We have a very clear academic emphasis on a global business perspective and many of our faculty have international backgrounds and rich travel experience, which helps them to give more practical examples during class. Besides that, our class content has been changed frequently to keep up-to-date, taking the aggregative economic course as an example, 40% of the What advantages does Rutgers have set- class content has been updated from last year ting its EMBA programme in Beijing? There just to make sure we provide in-time informacan be a lot, from the Chinese perspective; for tion for our students. example, in our law courses, we spend a lot of time talking about the legal system here, How do you ensure international diversity arbitration and labour law, and being in Beijing in business school? What we have for now really enhances what we can offer in the class- is a global playing field but a small world. It’s room. The other thing is that it gives students becoming more and more important how we

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understand each other’s culture, so does the impact of decisions made and how we work together as a virtual team for a specific project.

The future team member you encounter in your life can be located in Africa or South America, so the ability to work together with different people becomes be a key potential for our future entrepreneurs.

How is the gender ratio here in Rutgers Beijing? Like in the States, we do have stronger male numbers most of the time with an average at around 65%. However, things could work out differently in future as we had a 50-50 split in 2009 for male and female candidates. However, all female candidates in our programme are in senior positions from their own organisation, and we do value their contribution from a different gender perspective to avoid male dominance in all discussions.

How has your EMBA programme changed the work and life of their candidates? Many of our graduates receive job promotions from their original posts (from chief engineer to senior manager, for example), and their career opportunities are significantly boosted after gaining EMBA experience. Our feedback says that the intensive panel discussion and analysis on course materials from our programme help them to survive the challenging interview process in future interviews; and the vision on strategic planning learned from class is well-applied to entrepreneurship building.

How does the EMBA differ from an MBA? Generally EMBA candidates have a working experience of about 7–10 years, most of whom have reached the manager-level. However, MBA candidates are relatively younger, not quite experienced in their job and are still in need for business fundamentals. So in other words, an MBA provides more practical business information for its candidates at a lower level, whereas an EMBA involves more strategic thoughts on senior management.

Is networking more important than academic development for EMBA candidates? I don’t agree with that. Though we are a historical institution founded in 1776 and have an extensive global network, the learning experience of our students still has top priority. We do encourage students to build their own connections after class with our alumni, but for that they shouldn’t sacrifice their time for academic study.

After all, candidates ought to complete 18 courses in 14 months, and that doesn’t sound like a loose schedule.

Check out rutgersinasia.com/beijing

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TECH HEAD The most common way to learn a foreign language is to continually practice, though this can be a chore.

However, with people frequently face-down in their smartphones, some smart app developers have combined phone addiction with language practise to make picking up a second tongue fast and engaging.

Here are our picks to make your language practice fun, mobile, and worthwhile.

Speak Up: More Than I Can Say

The in-time language learning software and apps hit list Compiled by Isabella Liu

Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone is one of the biggest brands in language learning in the English speaking world. It has long used visual learning without translations by pairing words with images —one of the ways a baby first learns to speak. Recently, Rosetta Stone just launched its first fully web-based languagelearning program named “Totale” (pronounced toe-tall-A) which aims to immerse you in a language via three methods: online coursework that can take up to 150 hours; live sessions in which you converse over the web with a native-speaking coach and other students; and access to Rosetta World, a web-based community where you can play language games by yourself or with other students to improve your skills. One problem is that it is out of the budget of many casual language learners, and budget travelers, so make sure you’re dedicated. rosettastone.com

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Tell me More Tell Me More’s language-learning software offers powerful speech recognition, expansive content, and varied options for interacting with that content of all the language programs. That may sound great, but for beginners, it's overwhelming because most of the learning is put directly in the students' hands, without enough assistance to help them along. It seems more like a tool for an intermediate- or advanced-level speaker of a language, looking to brush up specific skills.

For business people who need to finesse the art of negotiating, or advanced speakers looking to perfect idiom usage and prepositional phrases, Tell Me More is stellar. For novices, it may be too advanced and therefore unfortunately futile. So, is it an example of languagelearning software that's only good if you are already speaking the language? In a word, yes. tellmemore.com

50 Languages 50 languages is available in (oddly enough) over 40 languages and in approximately 1600 language combinations, e.g. German to English, English to Spanish, Spanish to Chinese, etc. The Android App contains 100 lessons that provide you with a basic vocabulary, with a free trial version containing 30 lessons. With no prior knowledge, you will learn to fluently speak short sentences in realworld situations in no time. The audio files can also be effectively used as a supplement in language schools and language courses, adults who have learned a language in school can refresh their knowledge using this app as well. The first 100 lessons help you to quickly learn and use a foreign language in various situations (e.g. in a hotel or restaurant, on vacation, small talk, getting to know people, shopping, at the doctor, at the bank etc.). So overall it can be a perfect choice for novice learners. On Android. iStart Developed by Mirai Language Systems, this iPhone app is available in four languages — German, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish. It offers a real language course – starting with very basic subjects like alphabet, pronunciation and grammar, working up to complete dialogue (at beginner level). The course sections appear like a chat or IM session. There are free, ad-supported versions of each language, as well as paid versions (US $4.99). The apps each provide between 20 to 50 language lessons, with instructions in

both English and in the respective foreign language. The apps provide a clear explanation of grammar and vocabulary, and the lessons culminate with quizzes so you can test your skills. The main screen keeps track of your overall progress, and can be used to navigate to the different lessons. There is also a level of Facebook integration, which makes it easier to share some learning progress with friends.

On iPhone.

Duolingo A fascinating new project from Carnegie Mellon University, Duolingo helps you learn a new language by asking you to participate in translating the web. Users vote on the best translation submitted by other users, and eventually, the translated webpages can be published so that more speakers of other languages can read them. It relies almost exclusively on crowd-sourcing, which may leave many language learners wondering if it’s any good. How much can you trust translations that random people on the internet write? The answer, as perhaps with Wikipedia, is: more than you think. Duolingo has tremendous features that work surprisingly well at getting you to practice a language, and expose you to interesting content and people, and is actually fun and interesting.

The language selection of this young project is currently limited to Spanish, German, and English (for Spanish speakers), with French in beta. Italian and Chinese are reportedly coming soon. duolingo.com

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Law Briefing

Hasty Generalizations

China: rule of law or lawlessness?

Are these tourists delusional? Of course not.

Their stories are probably true. But what lessons should we draw from their testimony, that Beijing is awash in crime, that the city is a wretched hive of scum and villainy? (My thanks Aye, there’s the rub. If you do entertain paranoid to George Lucas). fantasies about becoming the latest case study in China foreign investment failure, I wouldn’t No, most people realize that this would be an blame you. After all, our expectations are a unfair characterization of an entire city derived product of the information we consume, mull from the bad experiences of a few unlucky over and digest, not unlike a dairy cow with individuals. Indeed, it would be a logical fallacy, specifically the Fallacy of Hasty Generalization, her cud. a concept that is easily grasped and yet often Here’s a small illustration. Whenever I take the ignored. Homo sapiens, it seems, loves to gensubway during rush hour, my wife warns me eralize. Even a single data point is all it takes for to be on the lookout for pickpockets. Is Beijing some folks to claim expertise. lousy with small-time thieves? Not really, but if you frequent certain online chat rooms, as my For example, even in the age of the Internet and wife does, you will find lots of scary stories writ- Google, where vast reference material is availten by Chinese tourists who have had horrible able at our fingertips, I am still approached, on a things happen to them while on tour in the regular basis, by aspiring foreign investors who ask me “Is it true that China has no commercial nation’s capital.

Everything you have heard about doing business in China is true, every horror story, Joint Venture explosion, and IP infringement. But will it happen to you?

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fine-tuning made to its anti-trust review process.

Even I wouldn’t call that exciting China coverage and would admit to a preference for the usual “Illegal dumping of toxic sludge in Province X leads to infestation of mutant rodents of unuWhen I query these misinformed individuals as sual size” story. Hey, I’m only human. to the source of their beliefs, they invariably tell me that they read an article in the newspaper Although lawlessness and chaos provide for rivabout a dodgy criminal trial in Anhui, saw a re- eting news copy, it is not the reality everywhere port on local television about illegal land grabs in China. How could the country have attained in Henan, or heard an interview on public radio its status as “Factory to the World” and one of the top destinations for foreign direct investment if about rampant IP theft in Shenzhen. that were the case?

“So it’s all true, isn’t it?” they ask, wide-eyed. I nod and patiently explain that they need to calm As always, the reality is much more complex. I down before paralysis sets in. Paralytic fear is a am certainly not the first to say this, but it does very real and dangerous condition, by the way. bear repeating: China is a big, complicated Once one gives in to the cynicism about Rule country with a lot of people in it which has a of Law in China, it becomes difficult to muster system of laws that is applied quite differently sufficient motivation to draft that contract, file depending on where you go and who you are. that trademark, or settle that dispute in court, There is indeed a great deal of IP infringement, or as we lawyers like to say, forfeiting before the corruption, and local protectionism, but for most companies, these are not everyday occurmatch even begins. rences. They may make the news, but they are And how can one read the day’s headlines and the exception, rather than the rule. not be cynical? The more notorious the incident, the more we seem to rely on that data point Will one of these negative outcomes happen for our generalizations. Writing in the August to you? At some point, one has to stop reading 17 issue of the Financial Times about the rise of the news and get on with their business, hoping commercial litigation in China, Simon Rabino- that their preparation will serve them well in the future should things go awry. vitch observed: law regime?” You may substitute for “commercial law” any number of items, including “IP protection,” “courts” or, my personal favorite, “Rule of Law.”

Last week’s murder trial of Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced politician Bo Xilai, highlighted the flaws of the Chinese criminal justice system, with Ms Gu denied her choice of lawyer and the case wrapped up in less than eight hours. But on the commercial front, courts are garnering respect as increasingly powerful, sophisticated and impartial institutions.

Coverage of a sensational criminal trial is no place for a serious discussion of commercial law, so do not expect to find Rabinovitch’s wisdom mirrored elsewhere in the press. Neither should one expect to see splashy feature stories in the New York Times or on the BBC World Service about China’s new Copyright Law or the

And by the way, I was the victim of a pickpocket on the subway a few years ago, so you never know. Bad stuff certainly does happen. Being paranoid doesn’t mean that they are not out to get you.

Stan Abrams is an IP/ IT lawyer and professor who has been living and working in Beijing since 1999. He blogs at chinahearsay.com, commenting on law, trade and IP. AGENDA

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Spotlight Like management consultants, advice on investment and strategy is a great resource to be able to call upon when your company needs it. With financial structures for outside investment operating under an alphabet soup of acronyms (from VIE to WFOE), it can be a complex old business, where expert help is at a premium. Swedish native Fredrik Orkist and his company ChinaRAI are there to do precisely that. Fredrik told Agenda about setting up shop and giving investment advice

Financial Management

Fredrik Orkist on VIEs, investment and research Text by Jiao Li, photo courtesy of Fredrik Orkist

Tell us a little bit yourself and your company.

I’m originally from a small town in the north of Sweden, just south of the Arctic Circle, full of clean air, clean water, wild salmon in the rivers and pretty much no development since the early 1990s. So you could say it’s the complete opposite to Beijing.

My company is ChinaRAI (Research, Advice, and Investment), and we focus on investment and strategy issues. Mostly we’ve worked with foreign investors to advise them on VIE risks, but we also work and do research on private transactions, corporate governance issues and so on.

What inspired you to come to China and focus on finance in China? I began studying Chinese at university when I realized that my French was horrible, and after that spending some time in China seemed like a good idea. I

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ended up at Peking University and took some classes in business and law, where they both started talking about VIE structures. I found it really interesting and kept digging deeper into the subject, which is what lead me into the surrounding areas.

What are the pros and cons of being an independent analyst versus working for a larger firm? There’s less work to get clients at the larger firms; you survive and get work based on the firm’s reputation rather than on your own, which is a plus. But you’re also a lot more boxed in.

I quite like working on getting new clients and building a good relationship myself. It feels good knowing that when they engage you it’s because of your expertise and the relationship you have with them rather than the reputation of a big firm.

One of the big realizations of “Investing in China requires more homeworking in this way is just how work than investing in more established much time you have to sink economies, as you’d expect from a rapidly into it. I usually say that what developing country. ” you think of as working from anywhere quickly becomes working from eve- trouble. However, Chinese companies have rywhere. been facing more trust issues.

Since investment is your main focus, what advice would you give to those thinking of investing in Chinese companies? Do your homework. Investing in China requires more homework than investing in more established economies, as you’d expect from a rapidly developing country. Due diligence (DD) in China is essential to making sure you have a good investment on your hands. You don’t have to look far to see examples of where bad DD has landed investors in trouble.

Investors continue to have severe doubts about Chinese companies, particularly relating to accounting, which is something that’s not easily solved. But you can’t really blame them for being cautious with the recent track record of Chinese accounting frauds.

I don’t expect this to blow over quickly, but we could be at the beginning of some gradual improvements in investor confidence as long as we don’t see any more scandals. You can see this in part if you look at the effect short seller Can you briefly explain Variable Interest En- reports have on the market, which has been tities (VIEs) and why they are important? The steadily decreasing of late.

VIE structure is a way of skirting foreign investment rules in China by controlling an entity with You have a blog named “China Finance” contracts rather than equity ownership. This which is very interesting. Can you tell us method comes with several issues, however, so what other blogs you follow that might be the risk profile of the company changes com- interesting to our readers? The first blog on pletely. The structure is mainly used in China’s China I ever followed was China Hearsay, which restricted industries, or in industries that used I still read as much for Stan Abrams’ sarcasm (see to have restrictions, but you’ll sometimes find page 12-13) as anything else. Paul Gillis’ China them used by companies that have no legal Accounting blog (see pages 30-31) is a must reason to use them. read, as is Michael Pettis’ . Then you have classics like the China Law blog, and Sinocism.

There have been a few notable VIE “blowups” Check out chinarai.com in the past like the Alipay situation or GigaMedia’s loss of their China operations. These really focused investor interest on the risks of Jiao Li is the Head of the practice and how to tell a well-structured International Strategy VIE from a bad one. Anytime there’s a chance and Investment at the that someone can simply walk off with all, or a Great Wall Club, a CEO large part, of your company investors are going member-based business to have some concerns. platform for the mobile Internet industry. A King’s C h i n e s e I P O s o n U S m a r k e t s h ave College London gradunot fared well, even when solid companies. ate, she spends her time tracking the latest This is mainly from distrust. Do you see this trends in technology and culture. changing? The IPO market has been generally Find out more at gmic.greatwallclub.com. difficult of late, so it’s not just Chinese IPOs in

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THE STYLIST Despite the cramped conditions of city living, Beijing has a surprising number of golf courses for enthusiasts to practice their swing.

Some of these locations are even conveniently located in the heart of the city, while others are just a short drive away (no pun intended). If you’ve a love of the green or a skills with woods and irons, here are some of the best spots in Beijing to drive and putt your way to some serious golfing.

Fore! Beijing’s best golfing greens

Six sites for some serious swinging Compiled by David Kuo

Beijing Cascades Country Golf Club 叠 泉乡村俱乐部 This 18 hole, 72-par course designed by Arnold Palmer covers a sprawling 155 hectares. The Beijing Cascades Country Golf Club is an idyllic setting with beautifully landscaped and well manicured greens. Facilities include a pro shop, deluxe villas designed

by Canadian architects, a 7000 square meter European style clubhouse, meeting hall, business center, private VIP and entertainment rooms, locker rooms and even a swimming pool and sauna. The course is designed to challenge players amidst an elegant but not extravagant natural setting with winding bridges, cascading waterfalls, and sparkling lakes. (Sounds nice, huh?) This course is not suprisingly only open to members, with memberships starting at RMB 480,000 plus annual fees. Corporate memberships are also

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available for RMB 1,480,000. 128 Dongwei Lu, Chaoyang District (6578 8800) 朝阳区东苇路 128号

Chaoyang Kosaido Golf Club 广济堂高 尔夫俱乐部 Conveniently located just west of Chaoyang Park, Kosaido Golf Club offers a modest 9-hole, 300 yard, par 30 course perfect for a quick getaway from the daily grind. An onsite driving range is also available should you need to brush up on your swing before stepping onto the green. Tee-time prices vary depending on time and day of the week. For a Saturday 7am tee-time it is RMB 720; if you don’t have any clubs, fret not: rental is only RMB 25 per club. The course is open daily from 7am-6pm, with the driving range open until 10pm. 9A Nongzhan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6501 8584) 朝阳区农展南路甲9号

Beijing Bayhood International Golf Club 北湖国际高尔球会 This 18 hole, par 72, 7260-yard course designed by Canadian firm Nelson & Haworth sports all the amenities necessary for a great facility such as Chinese and Western style restaurants, clubhouse, driving range and a café. Available to members are VIP rooms, a sauna, and pro shop. Memberships start at RMB 480,000 plus annual fees but non-members can grab 18 holes for RMB 1680. Reservations are required so be sure to phone in advance. The Bayhood Golf Club course is open daily from 6am-4pm and the driving range is open from 7am-9pm. 9 Anwai Beilu, Chaoyang District (6491 8888) 北京北湖 高尔夫球会, 朝阳区安外北路9号.

Beijing Country Golf Club 北京乡村高尔夫 俱乐部 Located just across the Chaobai River of the aforementioned Beijing Golf Club, Beijing Country Golf Club (pictured left) has three 18-hole courses spread out over a sprawling 240-hectares. Onsite are a bowling alley, tennis courts, fitness center and swimming pool to make this a comprehensive facility even for those who are not as interested in golf.

Memberships start from RMB 500,000 plus green fees. Non-members are also welcome and fees for tee-times are RMB 400 for the weekdays and RMB 700 for the weekends and holidays. Caddie fees vary but start at RMB 80.

Open daily 6am-7pm. West of Chaobai River, Mapocun, Shunyi District (6940 1111) 顺义区马 坡潮白河西岸

Beijing Golf Club 北京高尔夫俱乐部 Opened in 1987, the Beijing Golf Club hosts the annual Helong Cup, an amateur invitational golf tournament. The 18 hole, 7101 yard course was designed by Benz & Poellet Golf Course Architects of U.S.A. and boasts Japanese style bathhouses, a pro shop, club house, driving range, a 4-hole practice course, and private professional lessons. Beijing Golf Club is currently under renovation and is set to reopen at the beginning of September.

They are running a promotion for their Business Membership for RMB 980,000 where one member can bring three non-members.

Individual memberships start at RMB 300,000.

East bank of Chaobai River, Mapocun, Shunyi District (8947 0005) 顺义区潮白河东岸

Beijing Orient Tianxing Huapu Country Club 北京东方天星华普休闲健身俱乐部 Designed by T.K. Pen and Bill Young, this 18hole, 7024 yard course features a classic, hilly front nine while the back nine fairways are all surrounded by water giving the course two distinctive feelings. Weekday memberships start at RMB 224,000 plus annual fees and lifetime memberships start at RMB 388,888. For the ladies, there is a 50% discount on green fees on Tuesdays. Non-members can grab teetime for RMB 800 on the weekdays and RMB 1200 on the weekends. Renting a golf cart for RMB 190 is highly recommended. Open daily 6:30am-9pm Laiguangying Beilu, Chaoyang District (8491 6192) 朝阳区来广营北路

Orient Tianxing Huanpu Country Club

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Talking About Their Generation

How to handle Generation Z’s fresh crop of graduates We have all been made aware over the recent weeks of the burgeoning issue of Chinese graduates trying to get jobs. Almost 7 million will join the rat race this summer, no doubt most with the intention of landing themselves a quality position, undoubtedly in management or consulting. Sadly this is not the reality for the majority. My research has highlighted the fact that there are still almost half of last year’s graduates scouring the job ads.

I will be graduating in June, 2013. Like most of my friends, I have already applied for grad school in America and am also looking for jobs at the same time, so that I can have more choices and won’t be graduating unemployed. I am doing internships so as to find out what things that I like to do and also learn to get used to the office environment.”

As with the UK, back about the time when my elder sister graduated, a Bachelors degree here used all you required to get a good job. This is a mere pipedream now. Not only are local Chinese youth competing with each other, but you also have an influx of foreign students who have been studying Chinese language and culture overseas that are also vying for the positions, as well as Chinese students who had the good fortune (or good connections) to move away from China to study and are looking to return.

Competition amongst them is fierce. We have one undergraduate here at Antal, Jessica, who is 21 (born 1990). She is doing everything she can to increase her likelihood of success when she leaves university: doing a dual degree (this is becoming more and more popular), interning, and participating in programmes abroad. She’s all too well aware of the uncertainty that she will face in the future – clearly this is heightened through her working in a recruitment firm and with my writing articles like this: ”Right now I am With so many graduates available to work, it is most worried about my plan after graduation. highly likely that at one point you will hire one,

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perhaps as an intern or on a full term basis. This week I wanted to share with you some ideas on how to accommodate Generation Z in the office, and having up to five generations in the workforce. This diversity can create a challenging environment.

feedback, rewards, recognition, and additional coaching where appropriate.

From our very own Gen Z’er, Jessica: “Antal is great. I am the only intern surrounded by 100 professionals from all around the world! I don’t know what companies can do to help my generation out, but I believe that it is important that you have a good boss who you can constantly communicate with. Some of my friends found out that they did not like their intern companies, because they found it uncomfortable in the office and did not communicate with their colleagues like I do.”

Allow difference Learn all you can about them, their values, their specific needs, and (where possible) adapt to fulfill their requirements. We know we cannot be all things to all people but we can try! Our role should be to treat employees as you would do your customers. You don’t know unless you ask the right questions and listen - maybe you find a way to accommodate a personal scheduling Nurture initiative, regardless of level Treat everyone, from the newest, youngest, and need or deal with work/life balance issues? eldest or most seasoned as if they bring great I will tell you what we do here at Antal, which things to the mix. When Jessica has a new idea, I I have to say is a real eye-opener. On a regular just love it – usually because I hadn’t seen things basis we get everyone to complete a value her way. Harness what youth can bring to your questionnaire (this was only introduced to us company, and embrace it! here in China earlier this year through Lander Associates.) It’s terrific, simply it highlights key Retain retain retain values, so you can understand each other on a Keeping valuable employees here in China I ‘peer’ level, and also understand the values of would say is more important than trying to keep those on your team, the latter can help with clients and customers happy. Without decent staff you won’t get the customers in the first motivation! place, and keeping good people will attract Operate around the work; don’t create rules additional good people to the team. Offer lots of training, and listen to what they need. I will be and work around them This is a point that is continually overlooked: covering the topic of retention soon! just because rules and regulations may be en@sjantal forced in another office or maybe even another country, doesn’t mean they need to be adhered to here in China. An obvious one is the global footprint firms have - what’s the point in having staff come in at 9am, work till 6pm if the majority of their work requires dealing with Europe or America?

Be sure you have a strong, clear and open management style!

Give those who report to you the big picture, and then cut it down into specific goals and measures (KPIs are an essential ingredient, never more so here in China), and let them get on with their work. But remember to give them

Sarah Jones is Head of Operations at Antal International, winner of “Best International Recruitment Agency” at the 2012 Recruiter Awards.

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THE FINE DINER For some, a happy Sunday means bed, all day. Others like to be active and exercise.

Then there are the brunchers. Beijing has plenty restaurants and hotels offering English breakfasts and all-you-can-eat buffets, but dim sum done well can make for weekend dining perfection. Best of all, it doesn’t have to be expensive – even some of the classiest Cantonese restaurants offer affordable dim sum and regular all-you-can-order promotions. These are our picks for dian xin in Beijing.

Sumthing For the Weekend

Revitalize with a Hong Kong classic Complied by Wang Xueqiao and David Kuo

La Paleta 彩色盘茶餐厅 Diners can enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning in this hip cafe-style restaurant, a sister venue to Belaggio. The RMB 88 dim sum combo for two gives you the choice of any eight dim sum dishes from the menu; we always go for the chang fen, egg-yolk bun and fried radish cake (luobo gao). The menu also includes tasty barbecued meat dishes and fantastic desserts.

If you order a la carte, expect to spend around RMB 200 for two. Dim sum available all day.

Daily 11am-2am. L18 Huamao Shangyejie, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (6533 1202) 朝阳 区建国路89号华贸中心商业街L18号

Lei Garden 利苑 This Hong Kong-based restaurant is popular among Beijing’s Cantonese exiles. It provides a wide range of Guangdong cuisine, and no shortage of dim sum. Prices for dim sum

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are lower than much of the offerings on the menu; try the chef’s own yangzhi ganlu (扬汁 甘露, RMB 38), a syrup dish mixed with fruit.

Dim sum is available daily 11:30am-2:30pm.

3/F, Jinbao Tower, 89 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1212) 东城区金宝街89号金宝大 厦3楼

Noble Court 悦庭 If you have no idea about dim sum and just want to try as much as you can, then Noble Court is the ideal destination. The premium “Jinyu Mantang” (金玉满堂) combo allows you to try every dim sum dish on the menu for RMB 238 per person. Dim sum is available Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm and Sat-Sun 10:30am-2:30pm. B1/F, Grand Hyatt, Oriental Plaza, 1A Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District (8518 1234 ext 3822)东城区东长安街1号东方 广场北京东方君悦大酒店地下1层

ZEN 采蝶轩 With several branches around Beijing, Zen has earned its fame not only for its fantastic Cantonese cuisine, but also for the exquisite dining environment and quality of service.

Unlike most Cantonese restaurants, ZEN serves dim sum at dinner as well as at lunch.

Daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30-10pm. 5/F InterContinental Beijing, Financial Street, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District (5852 5888) 西城区金融 街11号洲际酒店5层

Crystal Jade 翡翠皇宫酒家 Famous for its Cantonese dishes, Crystal Jade also puts a strong emphasis on its refined dim sum. Don’t miss the shaomai (steamed dumplings with meat and shrimp filling). Prices for dim sum are around RMB 20 per dish. Dim sum available in the afternoon from 11am to 3pm. Daily 11am-4.30pm, 5-10pm. 6/F Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (6533 1150) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6层 Huang Ting 凰庭 Huang Ting’s dim sum is as delicate as the restaurant’s Ming and Qing-style decor. For a lazy afternoon, nothing beats sitting here and enjoying dish after dish of bestsellers like mango pudding (RMB 36) and shaomai (RMB 28). Dim sum available daily 11.30am-2.30pm.

B2/F, Peninsula Palace Hotel, 8 Jinyu Hutong,

Wangfujing Jie, Dongcheng District (8516 2888 ext 6707)东城区王府井大街金鱼胡同8号王府 饭店地下2层

Shang Palace 香宫 This comfortable and elegant restaurant is an ideal place for groups of friends to spend a hot summer afternoon enjoying Cantonese cuisine. You can enjoy the view of the oriental garden while nibbling on Shang Palace’s well-made dim sum. Some must-tries are the scallop dumplings (RMB 42), steamed shrimp dumplings (RMB 42) and roast pork buns (RMB 26). Dim sum is available daily 11:30am2:30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District (6841 2211) 海淀区紫竹院路29 号香格里拉饭店

Summer Palace 夏宫中餐厅 Voted one of the “Ten Best Restaurants in Beijing” by popular Chinese language lifestyle magazine Modern Weekly, this China World restaurant serves excellent dim sum and other delicacies, including Huaiyang cuisine. Rice rolls (chang fen) with different fillings and durian crisp are two phenomenal options.

Two can enjoy a fine feast for around RMB 300. Daily 11.30am-2:30pm. Lobby, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 34) 朝阳区建国门外大街 1号中国大饭店大堂

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HAS HE GOT NEWS FOR YOU

Tom Lasseter, Beijing bureau chief for McLatchy newspapers Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Sui

What social media platforms are you on, and what are your handle(s) on them? I'm on Twitter @TomLasseter, Google+ as Tom Lasseter and I have a work Facebook account, also under my name.

HootSuite on mobile devices. On the screen that I use, I have a column for China-related stuff (@TomLasseter/china) that I focus on. I put together a general foreign affairs list as well, but often feel overwhelmed by the prospect of trying to figure out what's happening in What do you get from each of these plat- places other than here (@TomLasseter/generalforms? Which do you most heavily use? I foreign-affairs). mainly use Twitter, which offers a good crosssection of people posting about breaking news Then there's @TomLasseter/things-i-like-to-read, (especially when something big is happening), a hodgepodge including @The Browser (flags China-related stories in domestic and foreign interesting articles from all over), @DaleMurphy3 media that I've missed, links to essays or com- (hometown baseball hero), @nybooks (The New mentary that have caused waves here, and York Review of Books) and - though I hesitate to feeds from several Chinese media sources that admit this - @KimKierkegaard (quotes from Kim Kardashian mashed with passages from Soren I find valuable.

Kierkegaard. I'm very much hoping to see an @ Where do you get your own news from? I JoseHume, as in Canseco). rely heavily on reporting in the Chinese press.

There are often small items in state press with Are you on weibo? If so, what’s your take on an interesting detail that suggests something it? Owing to my language skills, or lack thereof, bigger or more interesting has happened than I'm not on Weibo. But I follow it closely with what the article itself describes. And, of course, help from my research assistant. I think Tencent publications like Southern Weekly, The Economic and Sina Weibo are incredible windows to all Observer, Caixin, Caijing and China Economic sorts of things happening now - as in right this Times have all done compelling investigative millisecond - in China. Most fascinating, to my work. For tips, verified and otherwise, weibo is mind anyway, is that we still don't really know great. Like everyone else in this town, I'd recom- what the impact or legacy of those platforms mend subscribing to Bill Bishop's daily reads will be for China, particularly as more and more smart phones penetrate the market. After the over at sinocism.com.

Wenzhou train crash last year, I took a highHow much time would you say you spend speed train trip to and from Shanghai. As I on social media daily? Is it worth it? When interviewed passengers about their thoughts I'm at my desk, I often leave Twitter on and scroll about the accident, I also asked them where through it now and then. When out of the office, they got their news. I was taken aback, though I glance down at my phone between interviews. I suppose I shouldn't have been, by how many I'm more compulsive some days than others. answered: weibo.

I'd guess that if you add it all up, it comes to an Has being on social media been beneficial average of something like two hours a day. to your life or career in Beijing? I hadn't used How do you organize everything? What soft- Twitter on a regular basis before moving here. ware do you use? TweetDeck on my laptop, I was, and continue to be, wary of the multi-

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plicity of ways in which one's meaning can be misconstrued in a single tweet. (I read books I disagree with, watch movies that occasionally offend me, but that doesn't mean they're not worth considering. I view the "RT" of a tweet in the same fashion.) In any event, once I got to Beijing I found Twitter to be an invaluable way of plugging into the news stream. I get tired of it sometimes, hit quit and try to ignore it for a while. That's usually when I get a phone call from someone who's just seen something big flash across Twitter.

Which China blogs do you find the most essential? I'd point you to danwei.com/modelworkers-2012.

Will social media supplant journalism, take it someplace new or just be a supplement?

No idea. But it's proving to be a very interesting question. @TomLasseter

@Tom Lasseter

@Tom Lasseter

Which accounts do you most recommend people to follow? Danwei.com put together an excellent list earlier this year. Folks reading this will probably be familiar with most of the usual suspects, but if not, I'd suggest starting here: danwei.com/model-workers-2012. They kept the Twitter portion short, but for journoswho-tweet-a-lot I would have added @markmackinnon, Globe and Mail reporter who does a great job of adding regional context, and @ limlouisa, NPR's Beijing correspondent. I should also mention @Bendilaowai (Beijing-based journalist Rachel Beitarie), @ananthkrishnan (Beijing-based journalist) and @AdamMinter (Shanghai-based journalist), who often catch my eye for their willingness to counter the echo chamber's collective roar. The entire list of accounts I follow is @TomLasseter/china.

Smartphone, tablet or desktop? All of above. I prefer tablet, but since getting a smartphone find it a little silly to carry around both.

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Motorola Mobilizing

Motorola’s China presence and new Google venture It’s been three months since Google finalized its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, the mobile arm of the one-time communications giant Motorola. To industry analysts, the emergence of “Googlerola” is simply another chapter in the ongoing patent war between smartphone makers. But to residents of Tianjin, and to Motorola veterans throughout China, the takeover marked the end of an era.

Fifteen years ago, Motorola was the hot company to work for in TEDA, Tianjin’s special economic zone. Along with Honeywell, Siemens, and a handful of other multinationals, Motorola helped transform Tianjin into a high-tech hub in northern China. Students at universities around China eagerly competed for Motorola internships, and people chosen to work at the company took great pride in their employment.

“It was fantastic,” recalled Emma Haywood, who worked at Motorola from 1996 to 1999. “The company had a very good culture, emphasizing the Six Sigma quality system and Total Customer Satisfaction. It was the best company in Tianjin at the time, if I can say so. They hired the most talented employees and provided good benefits.”

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The emergence of Motorola in the Chinese market also gave rise to complex web of local suppliers and customers, including the government, construction firms, and smaller manufacturers assisting with parts and assembly, as well as logistics companies. In all, Haywood estimates 1,000 or more companies were doing business with Motorola in Tianjin.

By the mid-2000s, however, Motorola started moving in a different direction. In 2004 Motorola released the RAZR, a sleek clamshell phone whose popularity proved to be both a blessing and a curse, as the company failed to advance past its design, even as smartphones began to dominate the marketplace. 2004 was also the year that Motorola spun off its semiconductor division to form Austin-based Freescale Semiconductor, whose factories in China soon split the local talent pool with Motorola itself.

Taking advantage of Motorola’s failure to innovate, Nokia surged ahead of Motorola in 2007 with flagship phones like the N95, while Apple eclipsed both companies with the iPhone and its App Store in 2008. Already reeling from strong competition, the global financial crisis hit Motorola hard in 2008, and the company

joined other multinationals in China who were Motorola Mobility, assured me that Motorola downsizing their workforce and freezing expan- and Google’s other brands will continue to exist sion. Motorola’s vast supply chain also followed as distinct entities. suit.

This separation between Google and Motorola Four years of declining profits led Motorola to also includes company culture. Although some split into two in early 2011 – the government industry watchers expect Motorola Mobility to and security-centered Motorola Solutions, and gain a healthy infusion of Google’s laid-back Bay the mobile device maker Motorola Mobility. Area culture, major cultural changes have yet to Counting Freescale, China now is host to three emerge. In China, as well as in the US, Motorola different companies that used to be Motorola. Mobility employees don’t have the sense that Thus, if someone told you they worked at Mo- they are part of Google, aside from the GoogleMotorola mash-up t-shirts, and the changes in torola, you might ask “Which one?” management, which may be the most visible This brings us to “Googlerola”. After Google manifestation of “Googlerola.” began its overtures to buy Motorola Mobility last year, commentators focused on the value The future of Motorola Mobility now rests on of Motorola’s patents. Once the deal was con- the abilities of a management team made up cluded in May, technology blog TechCrunch of Google veterans tasked with reinvigorating suggested layoffs were coming soon to Mo- Motorola’s design philosophy and growing the torola Mobility, and by August the New York company’s market share. Thus far, Motorola MoTimes was reporting that Motorola would cut its bility’s new CEO Dennis Woodside has sounded workforce by 20%. Throughout the acquisition hopeful notes about focusing the company’s efprocess, Google has been holding its cards close forts on fewer, better products, and as Moss told to its chest, but executive chairman Eric Schmidt me, “We’re looking forward to showing people has repeatedly stated that Google cares about what our upcoming devices can do for them.”

Motorola’s people and its products.

Ultimately, by acquiring Motorola Mobility, On that last point, it’s worth considering that Google has done more than just obtain crucial Google now competes against itself twice over. patents and gain a new foothold in hardware; it First of all, it has continued to produce its own has also inherited a legacy. Even during its lean Nexus series of devices, going against expecta- years, Motorola continued to be rated as one of tions of increased cooperation with Motorola. the best employers in TEDA. Second, because more than 60% of new mobile devices are running some version of Android, As one Motorola Mobility employee in Tianjin Google is essentially arming the competition. put it, “If you worked at Motorola for a few years Thanks to the ubiquity of Android, it’s no exag- then you can truly say you worked for a great geration to say that Google can still win even if company.”

Motorola and Nexus both lose.

In fairness, Google must maintain a delicate balance, since too aggressive a push into hardware would threaten Google’s system dominance.

That said, one might ask whether Google plans to merge Nexus into Motorola Mobility (or viceversa) in the future and form a single mobile brand. However, William Moss, the Director of Communications for the Asia-Pacific region of

Matthew Stinson is an eight-year Tianjin resident, photographer, ESL teacher and techhound.

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The Social Network

Wang Li of momotech on connecting strangers Text by Rachel Chen, photo by Sui

China’s huge urban population calls for more networking tools for social connection. After the huge success of WeChat (weixin), here comes momo, the new social networking app to help Chinese connect with each other

based on their location. With 10 million users gained within a year, momo helps smartphone users to make friends (or any other kind of connection) with strangers. Wang Li, Operations Director of momotech, told Agenda how momo does the trick.

ON BACKGROUND I studied Business Adminstration in Beihang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics). After I graduated, I volunteered in Inner Mongolia and when I got back I worked in the administration and logistic department of NEC China for two years. After that, I worked for NetEase (163.com) then during the Beijing Olympics, I switched to a friend’s training company to work as a director in charge of administration, finance and logistics for two years. I then moved back to NetEase and worked there until I joined momotech.

ON PRODUCT We only have one product and that’s momo. momo is a mobile social networking app which can be used on both iPhone and Android phones. With a GPS function on smartphones, our product focuses on social networking and helping people connect with acquaintances and even strangers near their location for chatting and friend-making.

ON STAFFING It was hard for us to recruit when we first started the company last August because we were a small startup and not many people knew us. We used to recruit staff through

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our founders’ connections and friend referrals.

As we grew and became more well-known, more and more people started to apply for jobs through our website and we needed to screen before interviews. We do have a long term development plan for the outstanding staff and our compensation is above average in the mobile tech industry. Many people think that our company is promising and there’s a lot of room for future growth; so they would prefer to work for us rather than for some big companies with less potential.

ON COMPANY STRUCTURE We have five departments with around 60 people on aboard.

We have an operations department in charge of promoting momo and its branding, customer service, marketing, and maybe sales in the future. Our product department is in charge of product development and its future planning.

We also have a tech department doing the technical work, a design department responsible for product design, and an admin and HR department in charge of staffing, finance, and logistics.

ON IP PROTECTION When we started, we only registered copyright for the name of our product, and this caused problems with many other similar apps who copied our interface.

However, even though they have similar layouts and skins, they are not able to compete with us because we update our product really quickly, and they’re not capable of challenging us in terms of technology stability and product quality and functionality. We are very confident about momo.

ON COMPANY PHILOSOPHY Efficiency is all we ask for. Unlike big companies, our work is based on cross-department cooperation. All of our five departments work very closely together for our product, momo. Everyone is treated fairly and equally, the interdepartmental communication and coordination is very efficient and everyone enjoys the company environment.

ON THE OFFICE We have moved three times.

When we first started we stayed in an office in Xiaoyun Centre which was an average office building with a space of 100 square meter for a few months. Then we moved to King’s Garden ON MARKETING We prefer to use weibo and Villa where we worked in a three-floor villa for renren.com as marketing tools to promote our half a year, and a few months ago we moved product because they’re very popular and we to Vantone Centre. do think that at this moment, that is more effective than buying advertisements for publicity ON AMBITION The core value of our company because people talk and the information spread is our product, momo. We hope that there will out really fast. When people who don’t know be more than 100 million users over the next much about momo go on our weibo, they get year or two. We will only focus on momo, and to see how the app works in different situa- our expectation is that every smartphone user tions and how it helps them to connect people will know about momo and therefore it will around them in reality. For instance, if you go to become the best mobile social networking tool France for travel and you want to know if there’s in the industry.

Chinese in your area, you can use momo to find ON BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT To me, the enthem easily. trepreneur environment here in Beijing is fully ON CAPITAL We did have some financing saturated but not in a very healthy way. In genwhen we first started. Our CEO used to be the eral, a lot of the companies are only after short editor-in-chief of NetEase and he invested his term money and profit making. However, we are savings and found this company with the help more focused on long term development. We of some other friends. The startup fund was less want to make momo a great app for the next than two million RMB and then we got more generation in which all networking needs can be fulfilled. financing as we grew.

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the FINE THE fine DINER diner Beijing may not have the edge over other provinces when it comes to having its own distinct cuisine: Sichuan, Xinjiang, and Guangdong have their own renowned styles. What Beijing does have, though, is a thriving Sunday brunch scene. These venues offer relaxed weekend dining with first-rate food and drink, often with free-flow wine or champagne to stimulate the appetite. If you’ve moved on from Saturday night excesses, this might be a better way to heighten your weekend.

BEIJING’S seven BEST BRUNCHES

Spoil yourself with Sunday indulgence Compiled by Mike Cormack

Seasonal Tastes One of the most popular brunches is at the Westin Chaoyang (pictured right). With free-flow Moet et Chandon available, as well as the option to make your own smoothies, the libation is of top quality. Dining options are especially strong on seafood, with crab, oyster, and sashimi, but also offer Italian, Indian, desserts, cheeses and more. Parents can park kids in the playroom (with in-house playstaff ), and resident chanteuse Windy Barnes provides an elegant musical background. Westin Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888)朝阳区东三 环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

The CUT Steak and Seafood Grill Feeling that buffet offerings by their nature sit exposed and drying while patrons choose their selections, The CUT’s brunch offers a selection of dishes which will be freshly prepared for you –

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as many as you like. Perhaps the best aspect of this is the carvery: roast meat is rarely presented better. Meanwhile the desserts are self-service, so you can fill yourself with ice cream or pastries – if you have any room left! The kids’ playroom offers a sofa and DVDs if they tire of sitting at the table. Fairmont Hotel, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Chaoyang District (8511 7777) 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东 里8号北京华彬费尔蒙酒店2层

S.T.A.Y. Like The CUT, S.T.A.Y does not offer a buffet but rather offers a selection of starters and mains, with desserts available for your own delectation.

The starters are impressive, with a mélange of attractive dishes coming your way, while the mains are ample and delicious. With highly attentive staff always on hand to fill your glass and a charming setting, S.T.A.Y. is a great reason to make it all the way to Haidian. Shangri-La Hotel,

29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District (882 6727) 海淀 区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店新阁一层

real treat. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel Beijing, 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 6688) 朝阳区建国路 83号华贸中心JW万豪酒店2层

Barolo The newest brunch in the block, Barolo is in the new-ish Sheraton Dongcheng, at the World Trade Centre. Called “SoFeastication”, their brunch features a great array of fresh-made pasta, Asian cuisine, fresh-cooked meats and more.

Wine, champagne and fresh juice are standard, while their cheeseboard is commendable. The dessert section includes the usual pastries, fruits, and ice-cream, and also some whimsical penny chews from when you were a child. Sheraton Dongcheng, Dongcheng Hotel, 36 Dongsanhuan Lu, Dongcheng District (5798 8888) 东城区北三 环东路36号北京金隅喜来登酒店

Cru Steakhouse Winner of sister magazine the Beijinger’s "Outstanding Steak" in the 2011 Restaurant Awards, Cru Steakhouse (pictured left) is the place for maximum indulgence. Offering raw oysters, French cheeses, juicy Wagyu steaks and freeflow champagne, the Grand Cru Sunday Brunch is a

BLD Restaurant With certified organic produce, this may be the healthiest of all the brunches. With fresh lobster, shellfish and oysters, this is also a treat for marine lovers. The live music and sparkling wine give an urbane feel to the excellent dining. Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu (north of Viva Mall by Fuli City), Chaoyang District (5863 8888) 朝阳区朝阳区东三环中路 61 号 Kranzlers Held in the Kranzlers restaurant of the Kempinski hotel, this brunch is perhaps best for beer lovers. As well as wines on free flow, they offer unlimited home-brewed Paulaner beer. Parents can take it easy with their kids safely stowed at Kempsinski’s House of Knowledge Kindergarten.

A plethora of meat selections and live jazz top it off. Kempinski Beijing Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号

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INSIGHT - on the job

EVERYTHING into account

Paul Gillis, professor, IMBA program co-director and accounting blogger Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Sui

I am a professor at the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University. I teach China’s future business leaders. It is an awesome responsibility, and wonderfully rewarding. I mostly teach in our International MBA program, where students from all over the world come to learn and to get a top ranked MBA education.

My first career was as a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers. I spent 28 years with them, about half in the US and the rest in Asia. PwC brought me to China 15 years ago. I had taught while I was in graduate school and wanted to do a second career. Fortunately PwC had a generous early retirement program that let me do that. I retired at 50 and went back to school – first studying theology at Fuller Theological Seminary and the getting a PhD at Macquarie Graduate School of Management in Australia.

Most of my career has been in international business, and I have lived abroad for more than half of it. Life as an expatriate can be exceptionally rewarding if it is approached with patience and perseverance. I am not naturally gifted

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with either skill, yet I acquired them along the way. The most important thing I learned about succeeding in an international environment is to be authentic. People in every culture can spot someone trying too hard to fit in a mile away.

I teach using the case study approach made famous by the Harvard Business School. The case study approach is a great way to teach business, but it is a real challenge for Chinese students.

I grew up next to a firehouse and would run out when the fireman scrambled to go to a fire.

They would let us play in the firehouse, and the best part was sliding down the fireman’s pole from the top floor to the ground. I never had that job, but we did build a fireman’s pole in our apartment in Beijing.

Every job I had was a great learning experience. In the early years I learned how to work, then developed deep technical skills. In later years I learned how to influence others, win new work and develop talent. Gandhi told us to live as if you will die tomorrow, learn as if you will live forever.

Street pays too well, and we do a pretty good job preparing them for life there.

Most of my students want international careers. For international students the best option is often to return to their home countries and establish their career. Competition for entry level positions in China is too tough, and it is important to have high level skills that are needed in China. Just being able to speak Chinese is not much of a selling point in a country with 1.3 billion fluent Chinese speakers.

My best boss was always the client. If you always put the client’s interest first – whether that client is a graduate student or the CEO of a Fortune 500 client - everything else takes care of itself. I usually ignored the people I reported to, which you can get away with if your clients love you.

I was given two great projects in my career with PwC – building an expatriate tax practice in Singapore and building the China practice.

My current project, helping Guanghua School of Management become one of the world’s best MBA schools, is very exciting.

I need to stay current on what is going on in China business so I can bring relevant experiences into the classroom. My research is focused on US listed Chinese companies, so I spend a lot of time with regulators and on Wall Street. I will make at least seven trips to the US this year, so I work on one of the most beautiful universi- jet lag is my major challenge. ty campuses in the world. When I need some inspiration I often take a stroll around Weiming I teach China’s best and brightest. That is an Lake. I love being with young and intelligent incredible responsibility – shaping the minds of the people who will shape the 21st cenpeople. They keep me young. tury. My students also come from all over the One of my goals is to keep the kids off the world, and they will be playing important roles street – Wall Street. Too many of our graduates facilitating business between their countries end up in finance, yet the world desperately and China. I really enjoy the cultural diversity needs their talent directed towards more im- in the classroom, and it really helps to prepare portant problems. I encourage students to find students for international careers. careers that will build business, create jobs and Check out chinaaccountingblog.com solve social problems. It is tough, because the A career is made up of a few really important projects that punctuate long periods of routine.

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THE meeting place If you have an out-oftowner coming to visit, it’s always nice to take them to somewhere memorable or unusual, somewhere that will stay in the memory.

Beijing doesn’t disappoint with a selection of obscure extremities and shining exemplars. Either way, they’re all something to write home about.

A TASTE OF SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Five dining spots to impress out-of-towners Compiled by David Kuo

99 Yurts 九十九顶毡房 A yurt is the traditional Mongolian dwelling and this sprawling restaurant claims to have 99 of them. Actually there are only 84 yurts (but who’s counting?) which are free-standing private dining rooms that must be reserved. 99 Yurts is a great place to go with a large party for traditional Mongolian cuisine such as homemade yogurt, sour wine, and slow-roasted lamb. If you are bringing a ravenous horde out to dine, order the full lamb which is large enough to feed 12 or more. For smaller parties, try the lamb back which can feed six people. There is professional singing and dancing troupes dressed in traditional Mongolian garb that guests can have perform in their yurt while dining as well as yurts outfitted with KTV equipment. 99 Yurts is set on a spacious piece of land with no buildings peaking over the tree line so after dinner stroll through the paved walkways or lounge on swings scat-

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tered about the grounds while digesting and enjoying the open sky. Open daily 3pm-9pm.

9 Yongtaizhuang Beilu, Haidian District (6299 1888 or 6299 5888) 海淀区东升乡马坊村永泰 庄北路9号

Central Perk 老友记主题店 The Central Perk café from the long-running TV show Friend’s has been meticulously recreated using pictures and a dedicated design team right in the center of Chaowai SOHO. Although the space is a bit small, it is still a comfortable and cozy place to sip on an oversized cup of java and converse with friends. The wait staff is named “Rachael” and “Joey” and the famous orange couch is a favorite among customers while watching reruns of the show.

“Gunther”, the café’s founder opened Central Perk in 2010 and it has since been a popular destination for fans and the curious customer alike. Open daily 11am-10pm. Suite 0616, Bldg.

A, Chaowai SOHO, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District (0119 1315) 朝阳区朝外大街乙6号朝外 SOHO A座0616室

Duck de Chine 全鸭季 Newcomers to Beijing will of course have heard about the glories of Peking duck, one of the most notable and agreeable local treats, but few perhaps will have heard of Duck de Chine (pictured left and below). Whether you are a duck enthusiast or looking for a stylish place to entertain, head to Duck de Chine to experience some of the best duck in town with a menu that combines both French and Chinese duck roasting traditions all set in chic industrial décor. At the entrance is a Bollinger champagne bar and diners will be impressed by their extensive wine menu. Dim sum is served during lunch hours daily from 11:30am-2:30pm. Open daily for dinner from 6pm-10pm. 1949-The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6501 8881) 朝阳区工体北路4号院

wait staff are all decked out with night vision goggles, so don’t try and skip out on the bill. Trojan Fairy is popular among the locals here and it is suggested that reservations are made at least a day in advance. Open daily, 11am-10pm. 109 Xidan Beidajie, Eighth Floor, Hunching Dasha, Xicheng District (6616 0336) 西城区西单北大街109婚庆大楼8层

Guolizhuang 锅里壮 Diners beware, this restaurant is only for the gastronomically intrepid. If you are looking to try something new or shock some friends who are in town, take them to Guolizhuang where you can order sheep fetus in garlic sauce, stewed deer face or peacock claws. If these don’t whet your appetite then there is always the horse sashimi or pan-fried maggots and worms. One of the specialties of this chain restaurant is the “penis pot” which includes an assortment of animal penises with thick cuts of green and red peppers. Many of the dishes served have mystical names purporting the inherent healing powers found within; however, these Trojan Fairy 木马童话黑暗餐厅 All-dark names often belie the true nature of the indining has been around for a while, with the gredients so read the menu carefully. Whether theory that depriving guests of their sight you are trying something new or showcasing will allow them to more fully immerse in the culinary delights of smell and taste. Diners can the dark side of Chinese cuisine to friends, choose from a Japanese-style or Western-style Guolizhuang is sure to be a memorable meal.

Open daily 10am-2pm and 5pm-9:30pm. 34 set menu ranging from RMB 521-RMB 999.

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WEEKEND TRAVELLER “A bright pearl in the Bohai Sea” as someone called her, Dalian has been declared the most livable city in China, and it’s a well-deserved title. It’s a clean, friendly and modern city with nice beaches and friendly people.

Known for its fevered enjoyment of beer and football, the seaside spotlight city is ready to open her arms for your weekend timeout.

Dalian Darling

A romantic elopement with a northeastern pearl Compiled by Isabella Liu

Attractions Dalian Discovery KingdomAlso referred to as “Dalian Discoveryland” and “Kingdom of Discovery”, this is an amusement park located in the Jinzhou district of the city. As one of the biggest theme parks in China (larger even than the Hong Kong Disneyland), Dalian Discovery Kingdom boasts an area of about 470,000 square meters with a large variety of rides and entertainment programs. The six main areas all have fabulous settings and names like“Discovery Square”, “Magic Forest”, and “The Mysterious Desert”. There are also numerous activities in the park, with many Chinese performing stars invited to come and join. It may not be Disneyland but Discovery Kingdom is amazing value for money. The biggest rollercoaster will definitely take your breath away, with enough of them to keep you entertained for the whole day with something for everyone. The park is well laid out

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with the rides well spaced and easy to find and easy to go back to for another time.

Ji Di Guan - Pole Aquarium The Aquarium is a good place to visit as a family or with children. Claimed as the “world's largest and the only location in China” which owns most ocean animals both in quantity and kind, you can’t miss it if you are a marine animal lover.

Polar bears, penguins, polar belugas and sea elephants are all housed in this cold zoo.

Standing in a 360° glass channel, you are be surrounded on either side and above by thousands of fish. More than just watching from outside, you can touch fur seals, sea dogs, and even sea lions in action in the sea animal section. The Marine Animal Performance features the mascot of Dalian – the polar Beluga. The lovely pair of white whales, Peter and Gaja, often perform for their spectators with zest

and professionalism. Other recommendables include the showcase of 300-odd sharks and the performance by four bottlenose dolphins, all very smart and well-trained creatures.

The Polar Animals section features huge polar bears weighing a half-ton each, which together with the chubby, clumsy penguins, build you a true Kingdom of Ice. Tours Xinghai Square Xinghai square is a large open park just outside Dalian. Beside the park is the Binhai Road (pictured below), while there are also amusement park rides and small shops open along the boardwalk which make for a nice visit and walk.

IVery different from the other inside city squares of Dalian, this is more a long walk in the coastal breeze. Also, the comparisons to Tiananmen, I found very out of place. While Tiananmen is steeped in history, PLA might and the “Big Brother” feeling with the Forbidden City looming both literally and figuratively, the Xinghai Square is a friendly family outing with swim trunks and hiking shoes.

Jinshitan Green Center You can’t call it a visit to Dalian without going to the beach. The Golden pebble beach resort is a vast scenic area which has something of interest for all

ages – the beaches for swimmers, exhibition halls for explorers or history buffs, trails for walkers, rocky formations for photographers, yachting rides for enthusiasts, dolphin watches for nature lovers, and Disney places and corners and castles for children, and many more.

Jinshi Square You can visit the bird sanctuary, go for ferry rides or walk along the coast while eating barbecued cod or squid. It is a little secluded and one must go early as tour buses last trip is around 6pm. Taxis are available, but they’re not cheap.

Restaurants The Riviera Dalian has many good local restaurants but if you need a bite of Western food, this has to be the place to go. Next door to the Shangri-La Hotel, the food is excellent, the menu presents many quality choices, and the service you receive is friendly and professional.

Abashi Curry If you want to find some great curry in Dalian, Abashi definitely would be worth a visit. It has got excellent vegetarian food, and a wide variety of Indian entrees and desserts are also available. The restaurant has recently become trendy among local Chinese and domestic tourists, so book before you go, or prepare to wait once you get there.

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Book CHOICE

Evan Osnos’ Book Pick

China Airborne by James Fallows

A book which I think well worth reading is China Airborne by James Fallows of The Atlantic. This is a book that dissects the growth and ambitions of the nascent Chinese aerospace industry. You might not think that’s such a thrilling topic, or you might guess that it’s the story of China’s determination to put someone on the moon in the next decade.

In fact, it is the startling story of how China turned a dangerous, low-quality commercial aviation system into one that is on track to surpass the American airline system both in scale and in quality, sooner than many people would think. China is expected to be the fastest growing market for Boeing and Airbus and with aspirations to one day build the planes of the future, it is taking this industry extremely seriously. Through his personal conversations with entrepreneurs and industry captains, Fallows tells an easily read and gripping story, one both informative and a constant pageturner. That story - of learning, economic development, infrastructural investment and politics - is a case study of China’s rise, and its risks and rewards, and makes for a book which captures where China Get It: is and where it is going.

China Airborne is available from Taobao and amazon.cn.

Evan Osnos is currently The New Yorker’s China correspondent and has lived in China since 2005. He previously served as the Beijing bureau chief for The Chicago Tribune. He maintains a blog titled Letter From China at newyorker.com/online/ blogs/evanosnos/

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BUSINESS book

All Marketers Are Liars

by Seth Godin

Every day we tell ourselves and ingest stories about the world.

They might be true or they might be false, but nevertheless we believe them. We live in an age where every business must have a compelling story to tell its customers, because if it doesn’t, very soon it will have no customers at all. In his latest book All Marketers Are Liars, Seth Godin uses dozens of examples to show us that the most successful stories aren’t necessarily the most truthful but are usually the most compelling and plausible. That means they are believed by those who tell them, creating strong emotional attachments which form the basis for long-lasting relationships: the very essence of marketing.

For anyone involved in customer relations or digital media, this book helps explain how to form lasting, solid connections with a large audience, and what you need to do to maintain them.

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Seth Godin is an American entrepreneur, author and public speaker, who popularized the topic of permission marketing. He is the author of seven books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than fifteen languages, and been was singled out by Successful Meetings Magazine as one of twenty-one top speakers for the twenty-first century. He is also the author of Purple Cow, the bestselling marketing book of the decade, and Permission Marketing.

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WORKING lunch

Indian

Ganges As the winner of “Best India/Pakistani” in the Beijinger’s 2012 Reader Restaurant Awards, Ganges Indian Restaurant has opened a fourth location in Sanlitun Village. Now you can have a satisfying set of Ganges’ most popular dishes such as curried chicken and lamb, grilled salmon, fruit naan bread and exotic desserts. Their authentic Indian food and reasonable prices have made them one of the city’s favorite Indian dining spots. RC Buffet lunch11am-1.30pm. Stall 202, 2/F, Bldg 1, Shimao Department Store, 13 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6416 0181) 朝阳区工体北路13号世贸百货1号楼2层202 ganges-restaurant. com/en/index.php Perfect for a spicy lunch to provide a break from the norm.

Signature features include Salmon Fish Tikka, Peshawari Naan, Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer, and Rasmalai.

All included in their all-you-can-eat buffet (RMB 60 per person).

Most likely to impress: their vibrant Bollywood performances on the big screen.

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business dinner

European

Aria 阿丽雅 Located in China World Hotel, the multi-award winning Aria offers contemporary European cuisine.

Starting this summer, their new Australian Chef de Cuisine David Pooley has created a delicate three-course dinner menu with his innovative recipe for gourmands who can savor Foie Gras, Blackmore’s Wagyu Beef, lobsters and European desserts. For oenophiles, Aria is also a good place to experience exotic wine tastings. RC Daily 5.30-10pm, 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 36) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层阿丽雅 Perfect for a VIP business dinner to seal the deal.

Signature features include Foie Gras (RMB 175), Lobster (RMB 280), Blackmore’s Wagyu 9+ (RMB 1100), and Lychee Pavlova (RMB 85).

Most likely to impress: the elegant interior design of Aria and its outdoor terrace.

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THE NIGHTCAP

Hotel lounge

Centro Upper-end drinking venues in Beijing that were actually worth going to and offered quality drinks really began with Centro. Still going strong, this Kerry Centre institution offers ample cocktails, good wines, and sterling ranges of brandy and whisky, in a plush lounge-lizard hangout, while cigar-hounds can enjoy large stogies. Waitresses in striking outfits are quick to assist, and frequently catch the eye. Live jazz performances complete the vibe. MC Open 24 hours. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6561 8833, ask for Centro) 朝 阳区光华路1号北京嘉里大饭店1层

Perfect for kicking back after clinching the deal.

Signature cocktails include Mojito (RMB 75), Lychee Martini (RMB 85), and Long Island Ice Tea (RMB 75).

Most likely to impress: those cocktails come in commendably ample glasses.

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insight - perfect day in beijing

FUN-FILLED DAY FIT FOR A FAMILY

Katy Sinnott, CEO of Eric Paris Text by Rachel Chen, photo by Judy Zhou

My perfect day would not be complete without the two most important people in my life: Eric, my husband, and Andreas, my son. We would get up early at 7:30 am and have a quiet family moment together over breakfast. After a leisurely meal, we would prepare for our day. I would pop off for an hour of swimming lessons with Berry Schipper at the Riviera Pool. He has done a world of benefit for my swimming technique.

After a challenging swim, I meet Eric and Andreas at the CITIC Hotel Beijing Airport, formerly the SinoSuisse Hotel. We would spend the early afternoon there paddling in the kiddy pool and playing with squirt guns. I don’t even feel like I am in Beijing here, aside from the enormous jets flying very low near the hotel.

The low flying airplanes seem to be a plus for my son. After swimming, I would get a beautiful blow-dry from my salon team and then off to lunch.

The one thing Beijing has a dearth of is good quality Tex-Mex restaurants. Luckily for us, Q Bar has just opened Q Mex, which is an awesome Tex-Mex restaurant with stellar frozen margaritas. We can even sit outside and enjoy the warm Beijing sun. The brunch has free flow coffee, margaritas and Bloody Marys. Now the restaurant scene is complete!

To get us walking off that Tex-Mex, we go to Tuanjiehu Park for a relaxing stroll and a bit of play. The park has nice things to offer for small kids. The park is built around a beautiful lake that you can take a boat on and it also has a little amusement park that my son enjoys to no

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end. Don’t expect Disney Land, but it does the trick for a brief escape from the masses of the city. By this time Andreas is ready for relaxation at home and Eric and I can have our evening just the two of us.

Dressed in my awesome Guo Pei outfit, China’s number one haute couture designer, we would go to the Yin Bar at the Emperor Hotel to watch the sun set over the golden tile roofs of the Forbidden City. From the Yin Bar, we would move onto TRB for the most elegant sophisticated personalized dining experience on offer in Beijing with truly one of the best “Maitre d’s” I have met worldwide, Ignace Lecleir. He knows what you want before you do.

Topping off the night we would stop at 1949’s Bar Decollete for a glass of champagne. Then we make our way into the night in Madam Mao’s Red Flag sedan rented from the Red Capital Club.

Check out 爱丽克.cn/main.html Riviera Pool Beijing Riviera, 1 Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District (8450 688) 朝阳区香江北路1 号北京香江花园

CITIC Hotel Beijing Airport 9 Xiaotianzhu Lu, Beijing Capital International Airport (6456 5588) 北京首都国际机场小天竺路9号北京国都大饭店

Q Mex Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (nearby The Bookworm and d lounge, under Kro’s Nest), Chaoyang District (6585 3828) 朝阳区工体北 路4号院 (近老书虫与滚石，下乌巢)

Tuanjiehu Park 16 Tuanjiehu Nanli, Chaoyang District (6506 1364) 朝阳区团结湖南里16号 Yin Bar 33 Qihelou Jie (on the roof of the Emperor Hotel), Dongcheng District (6523 6877) 东城区骑河楼街33号（皇 家驿栈顶层）

TRB Temple Restaurant Beijing, 23 Shatan Beijie, off Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District (8400 2232) 东 城区五四大街以北,沙滩北街23号

Bar Decollete, 1949 – The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang District (133 1126 1949) 朝阳区工体北路4号院(盈科中心背 面)

Red Capital Club 66 Dongsi Jiutiao, Dongcheng District (6402 7150, 8401 8886) 东城区东四九条66号

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The agenda Thursday, SEP 6 4PM European Business in China Position Paper Launch 2012/2013 Jinmao Ball Room C

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to the launch of the European Business in China Position Paper 2012/2013. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯 汀大饭店

Tel. 5922 8888 europeanchamber.com.cn/en/ upcoming-events/4590

Friday, SEP 7 9.30AM-9.30PM Scandinavian Airlines & Radisson Blu Hotel Golf Tournament 2012 Hua Tang Golf Club The Radisson Blu Hotel and Scandinavian Airlines are pleased to host their 12th Golf Event at Huatang International Golf Club today. Ticket price at RMB 1288.

Beijing Yanjiao Development Zone 北京东燕郊经济开发区

Tel. 5922 3135 sasgolf@radissonblu.com

Saturday, SEP 8 Times Vary Bringing Perigord Gastronomy to Beijing by Michelin Chef Daniel Chambon Brasserie FLO

To celebration its 13th anniversary in China, Brasserie FLO has invited Michelin Star Chef Daniel Chambon.

From September 8th to September 15th, guests will enjoy his culinary skills in dishes featuring the delicacies from Perigord, France.

18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄云路18号北京福楼法餐厅

Tel. 6595 5135 flo.cn

Tuesday, SEP 11

Wednesday, SEP 12

TIMES VARY 4th International Feed Safety Conference — Methods and Challenges Beijing Jinma Hotel

7.30PM Whisky Tasting Glenfiddich The Bookworm

Join British Chamber’s external event, 4th International Feed Safety Conference about methods and challenges.

Please contact Prof. Dr. Lujia Han for details.

International Conference Center of China Agricultural University, 38A, Xueqing Lu, Haidian District

Come to The Bookworm to taste four different whiskeys from Glenfiddich distillery this month, and learn how the barrel influences the whiskey and the flavor profiles of the differently aged whiskeys. You get a chance to taste Glenfiddich 12 years, 15 years, 18 years and 21 years.

Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District

海淀区学清路38号金码大厦A座

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feedsafety2012@cau.edu.cn

Sunday, SEP 16 TIMES VARY IMG Worldwide Announces Inaugural 2012 Beijing International Triathlon Qing Long Lake Park

IMG Worldwide, the world’s leading sports, entertainment and media company, in partnership with the Fengtai Sports Bureau of Beijing announced the formation of the Inaugural Beijing International Triathlon.

Qing Long Lake Park, Fengtai District 丰台区青龙湖公园

Tel. 8331 0645 yang.wang@imgworld.com

restaurant@beijingbookworm.com Tel. 6586 9507

Monday, SEP 17 11.30AM-1PM Ganges Lunch Buffet Ganges Indian Restaurant

Sample the full variety of Indian food at Ganges Indian Restaurant - fragrant rice dishes as well as your favorite curries, soups and salads. Ganges also offers a Lunch Buffet - offering starters, curries, Tandoor BBQ, salads, soups, rice and dessert for just RMB 60.

Stall 202, 2/F, Bldg 1, Shimao Department Store, 13 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路13号世贸百货1号楼 2层202

Tel. 6416 0181 ganges-restaurant.com/en/

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Highlights for Thu, SEP 6 – Wed, SEP 19 Sunday, SEP 9 11.30AM-10.30PM Taste of summer @ Barolo Barolo “Chef of the Year” Gianluca Visani offers his new creations for summer, and brings the taste of traditional Italian home cooking by presenting diners the vibrancies and romance of Italy with a burst of flavors in a delectable and inventive way. 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路甲83号北京丽思卡尔顿酒 店巴罗洛意大利餐厅

Monday, SEP 10 6PM-2AM Monday Industry Night XIU

Working in the hospitality or airline industry? Join your colleagues for Absolut Vodka at RMB 300 per bottle and selected beers at RMB 150 per six bottles. All night long at XIU! 6/F, Park Life, Beijing Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街2号,北京银泰中 心6层

Tel. 8567 1108

Tel. 5908 8151

Thursday, SEP 13 8.30-10.30AM China's Healthcare IndustryHas the Golden Gate Finally Opened?

China World Summit Wing Hotel Join the British chamber at their breakfast event where their expert speakers uncover all you need to know about the potential of this growing Chinese market and the opportunities for foreign investors.

1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号

Tel. 134 3638 7980/6505 2299 Hayley.thomas@britishchamber.cn

Tuesday, SEP 18 6-7PM Special Sunset Dinner Set Mosto Step out for happy hour drinks in Mosto and enjoy a special threecourse dinner set for RMB 188.

3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层

Tel. 5208 6030

Friday, SEP 14 6-10PM Discover the Arts of Aria Aria

Aria continues to distinguish itself as a purveyor of contemporary European cuisine with new Aria Chef de Cuisine David Pooley’s sumptuous three-course dinner menu, with a choice of four starters, five main courses and four desserts.

The three-course dinner menu costs RMB 298 plus 15% service charge.

2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 36) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二 层阿丽雅

Tel. 6505 2266 ext 36

Saturday, SEP 15 6PM-MIDNIGHT Swedish Traditional Crayfish Party Royal Garden

The summer comes to an end but don’t feel sad - the Swedish Chambers Traditional Crayfish Party will cheer you up with their multi skilled musician, free flow of beer, wine and soft drinks. First bottle of Linier Aquavit per table is covered. RMB 600 for members and RMB 1,200 for nonmembers.

Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号丽笙酒店

Tel. 5922 3388

Wednesday, SEP 19 9PM-MIDNIGHT Ladies Night @ Zeta Bar Zeta Bar

Enjoy an evening where females are definitely on top. There will be complimentary Zeta Bar special cocktails for the ladies and sexy tones played by their international DJ for you to dance the night away. Free to attend.

1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号

Tel. 5865 5000

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EVENTS SEP 6 thu 12.30-4PM Company Visit - International Relocation Service Group Santa Fe Santa Fe International Relocation Services Group

This time DCCC are heading to ShunYi to visit the Headquarter of Santa Fe Relocation Services China office, you will learn the Global Mobility Survey 2012, and you will see the professional packing performance on site. The company visit will consist of: a meeting at the Santa Fe’ office and a tour around the warehouse. They will arrange transportation from Kempinski hotel to Santa fe, please be ready in front of Kempinski hotel by noon.

Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

Tel. 6465 3388 dccc.com.cn/beijing/events/beijingevents/20120906-bj-company-visitsanta-fe

MODO Happy Hour Dinner Set Modo Step out for happy hour drinks in MODO and enjoy a special threecourse dinner set for only RMB 168.

3/F, Sanlitun Village South(close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区3楼(近新元素)

Tel. 6415 7207

4PM European Business in China Position Paper Launch 2012/2013 Jinmao Ball Room C

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to the launch of the European Business in China Position Paper 2012/2013. The upcoming leadership transition provides the opportunity to enact much-needed reforms in China’s approach to foreign and domestic private investment, according to the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, which will launch the 13th annual edition of its primary lobbying document, the European Business in China Position Paper 2012/2013. RMB 200 for members and RMB 400 for non members, booking in advance strongly advised.

The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂 北京威斯汀大饭店

Tel. 5922 8888 europeanchamber.com.cn/en/ upcoming-events/4590

6-7PM Special Sunset Dinner Set Mosto

Step out for happy hour drinks in Mosto and enjoy a special threecourse dinner set for RMB 188.

3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层

Tel. 5208 6030

7-9.30PM Debate series: Chinese Companies Can’t Go Global Royal Smushi House

From Haier and Lenovo to Tsingdao and China Mobile, do Chinese companies have what it takes to compete with their counterparts in established markets like Europe, Japan and the US? Or will they continue to struggle to shake their seasoned reputations as workshops of the world?

Join British Chamber in their everpopular debate series as their experts gather to discuss this issue and gain the support of our audience. RMB 150 for members and RMB 300 for nonmembers.

12 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东直门外大街12号

Tel. 1343 638 7980/64169664 hayley.thomas@britishchamber.cn britishchamber.cn/content/debateseries-chinese-companies-cant-goglobal

TIMES VARY Join CBBC at the China International Export Conference 2012 Beijing International Hotel China International Export Conference is organised by a number of ministries and administrations from across China and serves as a platform to promote the import and export of goods and services between China and other nations. The event is a hub for business matchmaking and networking between Chinese and foreign firms and presents an ideal opportunity for companies wishing to promote their products and services.

9 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区建国门内大街9号北京国际饭店

Tel. 85251111 ext 309/ 88075716 britishchamber.cn/content/join-cbbcchina-international-export-conference-2012

SEP 7 FRI 9.30AM-9.30PM Scandinavian Airlines & Radisson Blu Hotel Golf Tournament 2012 Hua Tang Golf Club

Special Sunset Dinner Set Step out for happy hour drinks in Mosto and enjoy a special three-course dinner set for RMB 188. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 Tel. 5208 6030

The Radisson Blu Hotel and Scandinavian Airlines are pleased to host their 12th Golf Event at Huatang International Golf Club today. Great prizes will be awarded to winners, 1st Place: 2 x SAS Premium Economy Tickets (Beijing-Scandinavia) and 2 x Radisson

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Beijing Yanjiao Development Zone 北京东燕郊经济开发区

Tel. 5922 3135 sasgolf@radissonblu.com

2-5 PM Emotional Intelligence of Leaders (Members only - in Chinese) Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China is very happy to invite you and your colleagues to participate in an interesting presentation in Chinese - Emotional Intelligence of Leaders.

In a business environment with dynamic change of talent requirements it is important for leaders to consider EI development, and how to improve personal influence and leadership. Free of charge for the first five participants and RMB 100 per person from the sixth participant from same member company.

Ballroom 1-2, Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号丽笙酒店

Tel. 5922 3388

6-7PM Special Sunset Dinner Set Mosto

Step out for happy hour drinks in Mosto and enjoy a special threecourse dinner set for RMB 188.

3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层

Tel. 5208 6030

7PM The Wine Republic Wine Dinner with Yering Station’s Winemaker Willy Lunn Astor Grill

The Wine Republic is hosting a dinner at the St. Regis, where a special menu has been created to pair with the wines that they will be serving guests. The event will showcase the great wines of Yering Station, including the 2010 Yering Reserve Pinot Noir which they in Beijing will be amongst the first in the world to try. Please RSVP with Danielle Liu. The St. Regis Beijing, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

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Bringing Perigord Gastronomy to Beijing by Michelin Chef Daniel Chambon To celebration its 13th anniversary in China, Brasseries FLO has invited Michelin Star Chef Daniel Chambon. From September 8th to September 15th, guests will enjoy his culinary skills in dishes featuring the delicacies from Perigord, France. 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄云路18号北京福楼 法餐厅 Tel. 6595 5135 flo.cn 朝阳区建国门外大街21号

Tel. 5869 7050/ 6460 6688 danielle@thewinerepublic.com

SEP 8 sat 10.30AM-2.30PM Unlimited Dim Sum Brunch Beijing Sui Yuan Chinese Restaurant

Bring your family to Doubletree by Hilton Beijing to taste authentic Cantonese flavor and enjoy 40 different kinds of dim sum, with steamed bean curd skin rolls with abalone sauce, steamed prawn dumpling with spinach, baked barbecued pork with pine nuts and crystal scallop dumpling with chives plus a cold appetizer buffet, congee, dessert and fine Chinese tea.

Doubletree by Hilton Beijing, 168 Guanganmenwai, Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区广安门外大街168号 北京希尔顿逸林酒店

NOON-3PM Agua Brunch Agua

Agua brunch features 4 tapas to share, 6 choices of main courses and 7 choices of desserts from the ‘a la carte’ menu for only RMB 198 per person.

4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层

Tel. 5208 6188/5208 6198

NOON-10PM Bringing Perigord Gastronomy to Beijing by Michelin Chef Daniel Chambon Brasseries FLO

To celebration its 13th anniversary in China, Brasseries FLO has invited Michelin Star Chef Daniel Chambon. From September 8th to September 15th, guests will enjoy his culinary skills in dishes featuring the delicacies from Perigord, France. RMB 999 for Chef Chambon Eight-Course Degustation Menu and RMB 1299 with wine pairings. After the departure of Chef Chambon, the Degustation Menu will stay till 8th October and a la carte dishes will be available from Chef Chambon.

18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄云路18号北京福楼法餐厅

Tel. 6595 5135 flo.cn

3-4PM BJU Health Talk as part of NFL Experience in Beijing Western Academy Beijing, “NFL Films Theater”

Join Dr. Randy Jernejcic, Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU) Chief Medical Officer, as part of the NFL Experience*, for a discussion on keeping your family safe and healthy in Beijing.

Whether you’re a newcomer or an old China hand, it’s important to learn more about Beijing’s health landscape.

Dr. Jernejcic, also an Emergency

Physician, will discuss the importance of an emergency plan as well as other health tips to keep you in the game.

10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区来广营东路10号

Tel. 5986 5588 britishchamber.cn/content/bjuhealth-talk-part-nfl-experience-beijing

6-10PM Discover the Arts of Aria Aria

Aria continues to distinguish itself as a purveyor of contemporary European cuisine with new Aria Chef de Cuisine David Pooley’s sumptuous threecourse dinner menu, with a choice of four starters, five main courses and four desserts. Menu highlights such as “Foie Gras Terrine, Pate & Torchon, Brioche, Pickled Mushroom, Fennel Liquorice” and “Aria’s Deconstructed Cheese Cake with Rum Strawberries”, which reflect chef’s innovative cooking methods. The three-course dinner menu is available every night at RMB 298 plus 15% service charge.

2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 36)

party there is a RMB 30 minimum purchase requirement from the Sino-Chu. Food and drinks can be enjoyed at the tables surrounding the wooden dance floor.

18 Liangmahe Nanlu (behind the Australian embassy), Chaoyang District 朝阳区东直门外大街亮马河 南路18号亮马河红酒屋

Tel. 8532 2418

SEP 9 SUN 10AM-10PM Bubbly Sundays The Westin Beijing Financial Street

The Westin Financial Street's awardwinning brunch features a huge international buffet, an action-packed kid’s corner and al fresco barbecue in a Zen garden. RMB 428 per person includes free-flow champagne, wine, beer and cocktails. RMB 398 without alcohol. RMB 198 for kids between six and twelve. All prices are subject to a surcharge.

9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店

朝阳区建国门外大街1号中 国大饭店二层阿丽雅

Tel. 6606 8866

Tel. 6505 2266 ext 36

11.30AM-10.30PM Taste of summer @ Barolo of The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing Barolo

8.30-11.30PM Latin & Ballroom Dance, Foxtrot Classes Sino-Chu Wine Bar

Their Latin & Ballroom Dance Party is held tonight. To attend their dance

“Chef of the Year” Gianluca Visani offers his new creations for summer, and brings the taste of traditional Italian home cooking by presenting diners

the vibrancies and romance of Italy with a burst of flavors in a delectable and inventive way, and perfectly matched with exquisite regional Italian wines. Let them invite you to enjoy a master chef at the top of his craft.

2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路甲83号北京丽思卡 尔顿酒店巴罗洛意大利餐厅

Tel. 5908 8151

SEP 10 MON NOON-2PM Agua Business Lunch Agua

Agua’s lunch menu changes weekly and it includes a choice of three starters, four main courses and three desserts with only RMB88 for two courses and RMB98 for three.

4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层

6PM- 7PM MODO Happy Hour Dinner Set MODO

Step out and enjoy the MODO happy hour dinner set with only RMB 168 for three courses. There is a 10% service charge for groups of eight and over.

3/F, Sanlitun Village South (close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区3楼(近新元素)

Tel. 6415 7217

6PM-2AM Monday Industry Night XIU

Working in the hospitality or airline industry? Join your colleagues every Monday for Absolut Vodka at RMB 300 per bottle and selected beers at RMB 150 per six bottles. All night long at XIU! 6/F, Park Life, Beijing Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街2号, 北京银泰中心6层

Tel. 8567 1108

SEP 11 TUE Monday Industry Night at XIU Every Monday, working in the hospitality or airline industry? Join them for Absolut Vodka at RMB 300 per bottle and selected beers at RMB 150 per six bottles. All night long at XIU! 6/F, Park Life, Beijing Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外 大街2号,北京银泰中心6层 Tel. 8567 1108

Noon-2.30PM Niajo Business Lunch Niajo

Come to Niajo, the traditional Spanish restaurant, and try their weekly changing three-course menu for only RMB 98, including a glass of soft drink,

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3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层

Tel. 5208 6052

5-9PM Mojito Twist Seasonal Tastes

Start off your fabulous summer night with their exciting selection of mojitos, while you unwind with soothing live jazz from our soulful vocalist Sunny Daye. Enjoy 50% off the Mojito of the day from 5-9pm every day.

2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂 北京威斯汀大饭店2层

Tel. 5922 8880

TIMES VARY 4th International Feed Safety Conference — Methods and Challenges Beijing Jinma Hotel

Join British Chamber’s external event, 4th International Feed Safety Conference about methods and challenges.

Please contact Prof. Dr. Lujia Han for details.

International Conference Center of China Agricultural University, 38A, Xueqing Lu, Haidian District 海淀区学清路38号金码大厦A座

feedsafety2012@cau.edu.cn britishchamber.cn/content/4thinternational-feed-safety-conference%E2%80%94-methods-and-challenges

SEP 12 WED 4PM Latest Trends of Coaching in Asia Pacific and China The Westin Beijing Chaoyang

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to a unique seminar focusing on the latest trends of Coaching in Asia Pacific and China. At this seminar, experts will discuss the results of the second comprehensive Coaching Study in China. The study, spearheaded by the European Chamber Human Resources Forum in Beijing and the Asia Pacific Alliance of Coaches (APAC), provides both the perspective of companies using Coaching services in China and the coaches in China

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Whisky Tasting Glenfiddich Come to The Bookworm to taste four different whiskeys from Glenfiddich distillery and learn how the barrel influences the flavor profiles of the differently aged whiskeys. See listing for full address. providing those services. Compared to the first Coaching Study, conducted in 2010, the response rate has doubled and there has been a significantly higher level of responses from Chinese companies and Chinese coaches.

Thus this years’ study provides a better and deeper insight into the Chinese coaching market. RMB 250 for members and RMB 400 for nonmembers.

7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂 北京威斯汀大饭店

Tel. 5922 8888 europeanchamber.com.cn/en/ upcoming-events/4543

6-8PM Absinthe Green Hour at Modernista Modernista

Join Modernista’s “Green Hour” with special deals that are up to 25% off their Absinthe selection. RMB 15 to 40 less per glass! Come to meet Green Fairy and taste authentic Boheme flavour!

44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

Tel. 136 9142 5744

7.30PM Whisky Tasting Glenfiddich The Bookworm

Come to The Bookworm to taste four different whiskeys from Glenfiddich distillery this month, and learn how the barrel influences the whiskey and the flavor profiles of the differently aged whiskeys. You get a chance to taste Glenfiddich 12 years, 15 years, 18

years and 21 years.

Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路4号院老书虫

restaurant@beijingbookworm.com Tel. 6586 9507

SEP 13 thu 8-10.30AM SDC – The New Sino-Danish University. What’s In It For You? The Westin Beijing Chaoyang

The Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC) is a joint venture between the eight Danish universities, the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). In this breakfast and seminar, speaker Hans Gregersen will address the question of what´s in it for Danish and Chinese companies and provide tips on how to collaborate with the SDC. RMB 150 for members and RMB 300 for nonmembers.

7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂 北京威斯汀大饭店

Tel. 5922 8888 dccc.com.cn/beijing/events/beijingevents/20120424-sinodanish

8.30-10.30AM China’s Healthcare Industry- Has the Golden Gate Finally Opened?

China World Summit Wing Hotel

Join the British chamber at their breakfast event where their expert speakers uncover all you need to know about

the potential of this growing Chinese market and the opportunities for foreign investors. RMB 200 for members and RMB 400 for nonmembers.

1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号

Tel. 134 3638 7980/6505 2299 Hayley.thomas@britishchamber.cn

NOON-2.30PM The Modo Set Lunch Modo

Come to Modo for business lunches.

RMB 80 for two courses and RMB 95 for three courses.

3/F, Sanlitun Village South(close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区3楼(近新元素)

Tel. 6415 7207

4-7.30PM Latest Trends of Coaching in Asia Pacific and China The Westin Beijing Chaoyang

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China are delighted to invite you to a unique seminar focusing on the latest trends of Coaching in Asia Pacific and China.

At this seminar, experts will discuss the results of the second comprehensive Coaching Study in China. RMB 250 for members and RMB 400 for nonmembers.

7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂 北京威斯汀大饭店

Tel. 5922 8888 dccc.com.cn/beijing/events/beijingevents/20120913-bj-eu-chambercoaching-study

SEP 14 FRI 8-9.30AM Breakfast Meeting with Professor Jan Staël von Holstein Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing

Come and listen to Professor Jan Staël von Holstein on innovation and sustainability as a business proposition and what it will take to stay in the race in China. For members, 1 person free of charge and the next person at RMB 150. Non members are at RMB 500 per person.

6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号丽笙酒店

Tel. 5922 3388 swedishchamber.com.cn/events/ bei_jing/2012-09-14-%28bj%29breakfast-meeting-with-professor-janstael-von-holstein

9AM-5PM Emerging Leaders - Six Module Leadership Program (Members Only) Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

in China is proud to offer the leadership development program together with the leading companies within talent management and people development today and on October 19 and November 16. This 3 full-day course is targeting Chinese middle management leaders. The goal is for the participants to obtain the skills needed to work and lead effectively within an organization operating with both Chinese and Swedish influence.

The total fee is RMB 4,950.

6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号丽笙酒店

Tel. 5922 3388 swedishchamber.com.cn/events/ bei_jing/2012-09-14-%28bj%29-sixmodule-leadership-program

6-10PM Discover the Arts of Aria Aria

Aria continues to distinguish itself as a purveyor of contemporary European cuisine with new Aria Chef de Cuisine David Pooley's sumptuous threecourse dinner menu, with a choice of four starters, five main courses and four desserts. Menu highlights such as “Foie Gras Terrine, Pate & Torchon, Brioche, Pickled Mushroom, Fennel Liquorice” and “Aria’s Deconstructed Cheese Cake with Rum Strawberries”, which reflect chef’s innovative cooking methods. The three-course dinner menu is available every night at RMB 298 plus 15% service charge.

2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 36) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中 国大饭店二层阿丽雅

Tel. 6505 2266 ext 36

SEP 15 SAT 10.30AM-2.30PM Unlimited Dim Sum Brunch Sui Yuan Chinese Restaurant

Discover the Arts of Aria Aria continues to distinguish itself as a purveyor of contemporary European cuisine with new Aria Chef de Cuisine David Pooley’s sumptuous three-course dinner menu, with a choice of four starters, five main courses and four desserts. Menu highlights such as “Foie Gras Terrine, Pate & Torchon, Brioche, Pickled Mushroom, Fennel Liquorice” and “Aria’s Deconstructed Cheese Cake with Rum Strawberries”, which reflect chef’s innovative cooking methods. 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 36) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层阿丽雅 Tel. 6505 2266 ext 36

Every weekend, enjoy 40 different kinds of Dim Sum, with steamed bean curd skin rolls with abalone sauce, steamed prawn dumpling with spinach, baked barbecued pork with pine nuts and crystal scallop dumpling with chives. Plus a cold appetizer buffet, congee, dessert and fine Chinese tea. Come and bring your family to taste authentic Cantonese flavor at DoubleTree by Hilton, Beijing Sui Yuan Chinese Restaurant. Do not put limits to your pleasure!

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Tel. 58168888 ext. 8298

NOON-3PM Agua Brunch Agua

Agua brunch features 4 tapas to share, 6 choices of main courses and 7 choices of desserts from the ‘a la carte’ menu for only RMB 198 per person.

4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层

Tel. 5208 6188/5208 6198

6PM-MIDNIGHT Swedish Traditional Crayfish Party Royal Garden

The summer comes to an end but don’t feel sad the Swedish Chambers Traditional Crayfish Party will cheer you up with their multi skilled musician, free flow of beer, wine and soft drinks. First bottle of Linier Aquavit per table is covered. RMB 600 for members and RMB 1,200 for nonmembers.

Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号丽笙酒店

Tel. 5922 3388 swedishchamber.com.cn/events/ bei_jing/2012-09-15-%28bj%29crayfish-party

SEP 16 SUN 10.30AM-2.30PM Unlimited Dim Sum Brunch Beijing Sui Yuan Chinese Restaurant

Bring your family to Doubletree by Hilton Beijing to taste authentic Cantonese flavor and enjoy 40 different kinds of dim sum, with steamed bean curd skin rolls with abalone sauce, steamed prawn dumpling with spinach, baked barbecued pork with pine nuts and crystal scallop dumpling with chives plus a cold appetizer buffet, congee, dessert and fine Chinese tea.

Doubletree by Hilton Beijing, 168 Guanganmenwai, Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区广安门外大街168号 北京希尔顿逸林酒店

11AM-4PM Bubbly Sundays The Westin Beijing Financial Street

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Ganges Lunch Buffet Ganges Indian Restaurant Sample the full variety of Indian food at Ganges Indian Restaurant - fragrant Rice dishes, barbequed Tadoor food, delicious Naan bread, as well as your favorite curries, soups and salads. Stall 202, 2/F, Bldg 1, Shimao Department Store, 13 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路13号世贸百货1号楼2层202 Tel. 6416 0181 international buffet, an action-packed kid’s corner and al fresco barbecue in a Zen garden. RMB 428 per person includes free-flow champagne, wine, beer and cocktails. RMB 398 without alcohol. RMB 198 for kids between six and twelve. All prices are subject to a surcharge.

9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店

Tel. 6606 8866

2-4PM Hutong Tour in Beijing The Drum and Bell Towers

This autumn DCCC is delighted to invite you to a tour through the historical Beijing city in cooperation with the Danish company Beijing Postcards. Follow Beijing Postcards into the curved Hutong alleyways around the Drum and Bell Towers of Beijing. Listen to stories of opium dens and vast mansions of former officials.

Gain a profound understanding of old Beijing during a fun and interesting afternoon. RMB 200 per person and RMB 100 for children below 12 years.

(Including a drink and snacks) Di’anmen Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东城区地安门大街

dccc.com.cn/beijing/events/beijingevents/20120916-bj-postcards

6-9PM Italian Aperitivo at Modernista Modernista

Their Italian Chef will cook the most traditional Italian dinner for the hun-

gry ones such as tortillas, Spanish roll, cheese quiche and much more! RMB 80 per person and all you can eat.

44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

TIMES VARY IMG Worldwide Announces Inaugural 2012 Beijing International Triathlon Qing Long Lake Park

IMG Worldwide, the world’s leading sports, entertainment and media company, in partnership with the Fengtai Sports Bureau of Beijing announced the formation of the Inaugural Beijing International Triathlon, set to take place at Qing Long Lake Park, in the Fengtai District of Beijing. Triathletes from around the globe will take part in this all-new Olympic distance triathlon and enjoy the unique culture, tradition and hospitality of China.

Qing Long Lake Park, Fengtai District 丰台区青龙湖公园

Tel. 8331 0645 yang.wang@imgworld.com britishchamber.cn/content/imgworldwide-announces-inaugural2012-beijing-international-triathlon

SEP 17 MON 11.30AM-1PM Ganges Lunch Buffet Ganges Indian Restaurant

Sample the full variety of Indian food at Ganges Indian Restaurant - fragrant

Rice dishes, barbequed Tadoor food, delicious Naan bread, as well as your favorite curries, soups and salads. Ganges Lunch Buffet - offering Starters, Curries, Tandoor BBQ, Salads, Soups, Rice and Dessert for just RMB 60.

Stall 202, 2/F, Bldg 1, Shimao Department Store, 13 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路13号世贸 百货1号楼2层202

Tel. 6416 0181 ganges-restaurant.com/en/

Noon-2.30PM Niajo Business Lunch Niajo

Come to Niajo, the traditional Spanish restaurant, and try their weekly changing three-course menu for only RMB 98, including a glass of soft drink, house wine or tea. Coffee or tea after desserts is also included. Their dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients to offer the maximum flavor and highest quality.

3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层

Tel. 5208 6052

Mosto Business Lunch Mosto

Two-course set lunch in Mosto is only RMB 95 with desert for RMB 15.

3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 摸石头,朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层

Tel. 5208 6030 mostobj.com

SEP 18 TUE NOON-2PM Classic Business Set Lunch Dynasty Plaza

Catering to business people’s need for convenient and nutritious food, Dynasty Plaza presents a series of 5-course set lunch menus starting from RMB 98. Besides selected salads, soups, desserts and fresh fruits, choose your own favorite main course from braised tenderloin in red wine sauce, pan-fried salmon, Penne carbonara, New York club sandwich or Hainanese chicken rice. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and satisfy your palate.

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel, 50 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District

in the global economy, this international conference will be held in Beijing, from the 19th-20th September 2012.

2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店

Tel. 8567 1234

6-7PM MODO Happy Hour Dinner Set Modo

Step out for happy hour drinks in MODO and enjoy a special threecourse dinner set for only RMB 168.

3/F, Sanlitun Village South(close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区3楼(近新元素)

Tel. 6415 7207

东城区王府井大街50号北京天伦王朝酒店

Tel. 5816 8888 ext. 8298

SEP 19 WED 7.30AM Are you benefiting from the Renminbi as an international currency?

Park Hyatt Beijing Hotel

The Asian Banker presents Renminbi World 2012, the largest international conference on the broad range of opportunities presented by the internationalization of the renminbi.

Designed to examine in depth the supply chain and investment trends related to the development of China

7.30-9PM Balboa Style Swing Classes Modernista

Come to learn to swing with the best Swing dance teachers in town such as Josh Dominick and Leru!

44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

Tel. 136 9142 5744

9PM-MIDNIGHT Taste of The Best ROOMbeijing

Best lounge music and best price often don’t mix, unless it’s done by ROOMbeijing. Champagne bottles are 50% off from 9pm till midnight from every night for the summer. Featuring their best DJs from Spain: DJ Cad & DJ Yauman every Wed till Sat. Kitchen opens till 1am. No entrance fee but table bookings are highly recommended.

Rm 301-302, 3/F, Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街2号 银泰中心301-302室

Tel. 8517 2033

Ladies Night @ Zeta Bar Zeta Bar

Niajo Business Lunch Come to Niajo, the traditional Spanish restaurant, and try their weekly changing three-course menu for only RMB 98, including a glass of soft drink, house wine or tea. Coffee or tea after desserts is also included. Their dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients to offer the maximum flavor and highest quality. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳 区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 Tel. 5208 6052

Enjoy an evening where females are definitely on top. There will be complimentary Zeta Bar special cocktails for the ladies and sexy tones played by their international DJ for you to dance the night away. Free to attend.

1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号

Tel. 5865 5000

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Hilton WangFuJing Peking Union Hospital

Vista Clinic Grand Millennium Beijing Bayley and Jackson Beijing United Family

Raffles Beijing

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Business Business Listings Chambers of Commerce

AHK (Delegations of German Industry & Commerce) bj.china.ahk.de AmCham-China (The American Chamber of Commerce) .amchamchina.org Austcham Beijing austcham.org British Chamber of Commerce in China britishchamber.cn BENCHAM (Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China) bencham.org Camera di Commercio Italiana in Cina (China-Italy Chamber of Commerce) cameraitacina.com CCIFC (French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China) ccifc.org DCCC (Danish chamber of commerce in China) dccc.com.cn European Chamber (European Union Chamber of Commerce in China) euccc.com.cn Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China (HKCCC) hkccc.com.cn ICCCI (INDIA CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY) indiachinachamber.com IsCham China (The Israeli Chamber of Commerce in China) ischam.org Singcham (Singapore chamber of commerce and industry in China) singcham.com.cn Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China spanishchamber-ch.com Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China swedishchamber.com.cn Swisscham (Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Beijing) bei.swisscham.org Professional Networking

Beijing Entrepreneurs ce-online.cn 2/F, Annex to Sunjoy Mansion No. 6 Ritan Road, Chaoyang District (6569 1321) 朝阳区北京市朝阳 区日坛路6号新族大厦2层

Viva Beijing Professional Women’s Network Meets last Wednesday of every month. vivabeijing.org Entrepreneur’s Organization Beijing Chapter eobeijing.com Serviced offices

Vantone Commercial Center 万通商 务中心 1) 26-27/F, Tower D, Vantone Center, A6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie,

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Chaoyang District (5905 5905) 朝阳区 朝阳门外大街甲6号万通中心D座26-27 层; 2) 8/F, Tower A, 2 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (8804 7288) 西 城区阜城门外大街2号A座8层 vantone-

commercialcenter.com

The Executive Centre Level 15 Yintai Office Tower C, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6563 7888) 朝阳区 建国门外大街2号 银泰中心银泰 写字楼15层 executivecentre.com

Servcorp Rm 601, Bldg W2, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District (8520 0000) 东城 区东长安街1号东方广场W2办公楼601室

www.servcorp.net Servoffice International Centre 世 鳌商务中心 1) 5/F, CBD International Tower, 16 Yongan Dongli, Chaoyang District 朝阳区永安东里16号 CBD国际 大厦5层; 2) 4/F, Teda Times Center, 15 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳 区光华路15号泰达时代中心4层; 3) 12/F, Oversea Plaza, 8 Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华东里8 号中海广场南楼12层; 4) 10/F, SOHO Nexus Center, A19 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路甲 19号 SOHO嘉盛中心10层; 5) 9/F, Tower A West, Tianyin Mansion, A2 Fuxingmennan Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区 复兴门南大街2号 天银大厦A座西9层; 6) 1 Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyang District 朝阳 区三丰北里1号 servoffice.com SBC Business Serviced (Beijing) Co., Ltd. 11/F, Tower A, Gateway, 18 Xiaguangli Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District (59231166) 朝阳区 东三环霞光里北路18号佳程广场A座11层

Sbc.com.hk APBC Offices 1) 16/F Gemdale Plaza Tower A, 91 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District (5920 8333) 朝阳区建国路91 号金地中心A座16层; 2) 10/F, World Financial Center, East Tower, 1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环中路1号环球金融中心东 塔10层 (5920 8336); 3) 17/F Ping An

International Financial Plaza, Tower B, 1-3 Xin Yuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区新源南路1-3号平安国际 金融中心B座17层 (5829 1888) apbcoffices.com Regus 12 locations available in Beijing: China World Tower 3, Zhongguancun Metropolis Tower, NCI Centre, China Life Tower, IFC, Parkview Green (Opening Soon), Financial Street Excel Centre, Prosper Center, Kerry Centre, Pacific Century Place, China Central Place, Lufthansa Center (400 120 1205) 国贸三期,中关村欧美汇大厦,北京新华 保险大厦中心,北京中国人寿大厦,财源 国际中心, 芳草地,雷格斯卓著中心,雷

格斯北京世纪财富中心,嘉里中心,盈科 中心,华贸中心,燕莎中心 regus.cn

InnoBiz 27/F Tower C, Office Park, 5 Jinghua Nanjie, Chaoyang District (8535 0888) 朝阳区景华南街5号远洋· 光华国际C座27层 Innobizoffice.com

TRAVEL TRAVEL AGENCIES

Country Holidays Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (+21 3222 0616, beijing@countryholidays.com. cn) countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区东 三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼2804

Kingdom Travel Specializes in corporate and holiday travel planning and offers airline, hotel, car, and cruise reservation services. Staffed by professional travel consultants. Apt 718, Bldg 2, Guanghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5870 3388, fit@ kingdomtravel.com.cn) kingdomtravel. com.cn 中侨国旅, 朝阳区光华路22号光 华路SOHO 2号楼718室

Sunflower Travel Specializes in leisure and business travel, offering international and domestic trips, and customized trips to create a unique travel experience. 22D, Bldg B, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (8447 6361) sunflowertravel-cn.com, Dongcheng District. (8447 6361) 东城 区东直门外大街48号东方银座B座22D)

TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. Travel services from an international team. Offers city tours, tour packages with special interest groups and individual travel arrangements all over China, as well as to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other Asian countries.

Unit 921-926, Bright China Chang An Bldg, Tower 2, 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8519 8800, privatetours@tui.cn) tui.cn 途易, 东城区建国门 内大街7号光华长安大厦2座921-926 Airlines

Air Canada Rm C201, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(400 811 2001) aircanada.cn 加拿大航空, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C201

Air France Rm 1609, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8808) airfrance.com.cn 法国航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲12号昆泰国际大厦 1号楼1609室

Korean Air 901-3, Hyundai Motor Towers, 38 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 8137, 40065 88888) koreanair.com.cn 朝阳区霄云路38号现 代汽车大厦901-3号

Phillipine Airlines Unit 1621, Tower 2, Bright China Chang An Building, No. 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District (6510 2991) cn.airphillipineairlines. com 菲律宾航空,东城区建国门内大街7 号光华长安大厦2座1621室

Turkish Airlines W103, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1867) thy.com 土耳其航 空, 亮马桥路50号燕莎中心W103

United Airlines C/D1, 15/F, Tower A, Gateway Plaza, 18 Xiaguangli, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8468 6666) united.com 美国联合航空, 朝阳区东三 环路霞光里18号佳程广场A座15层C/D1 Hotels

Grace Beijing Unit 1, 706 Houjie, 798 Art District (enter from north gate), 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(64361818) 酒仙桥路2号院798艺术区 706后街1号

Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District., Xicheng District (6606 8866) 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店

Shangri-La Hotel Beijing, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District (6841 2211) 海 淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店

Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区亮马桥路50 号凯宾斯基饭店

Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8888) 朝阳区东三环中路 61号北京富力万丽酒店

Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing 6A Dongbeisanhuan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922 3388) 北京市朝阳区北三

Serviced apartments

Ascott 1) Ascott Beijing, 108B Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (6567 8100) 朝 阳区建国路108B; 2) Ascott Raffles City Beijing, 1-2 Dongzhimennan Dajie, Dongcheng District (8405 3888) 东城 区东直门南大街1-2 3) Somerset Grand Fortune Garden Beijing, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8451 8888) 朝阳区亮马桥路46号; 4) Somerset ZhongGuanCun Beijing, 15 Haidian Zhongjie, Haidian District (5873 0088) 海淀区海淀中街15号; 5) Luxury Serviced Residence Beijing, 17 Jianhua Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6566 2200) 朝阳区建华南路17号 ascottchina.com, the-ascott.com, somerset.com The Millennium Residences @ Beijng Fortune Plaza Bldg 6, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (8588 2888) 朝阳区 东三环中路七号院六号楼 millenniumresidencesbeijing.com Oakwood Residence Beijing No. 8 Dongzhimenwai Xiejie, Chaoyang District, Beijing (5995 2888)北京市朝阳 区东直门外斜街8号 oakwoodasia.com/ oakwood-residence-beijing Fraser Residence CBD Block B, Ocean International Centre, 58 Dongsihuanzhonglu, Chaoyang District (5870 9188, 40088 16988, sales.frbeijing@ frasershospitality.com) 朝阳区东四环中

王府井希尔顿酒店

The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂 北京威斯汀大饭店

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing, 168 Guang’anmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (6338 1999) 西城区广安门外大 街168号希尔顿逸林酒店

Marriott Beijing Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万 豪酒店

Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1 号北京希尔顿酒店

中心, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心1座 105室

Beijing Puhua International Clinic Mon-Sun 9am-6pm. 54 Wusheng Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (8773 5522, 8911 6665 (24hr hotline)) puhuaclinic.com 北京普华门 诊, 朝阳区东三环武圣北路54号

Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic Mon-Thu 9:30am-7:30pm, Fri-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm. Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383) unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 顺义区天竺开发 区荣祥广场818号

Beijing United Family Hospital Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm. 24-hour emergency care. 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (5927 7000, 5927 7120 (ER ), fax 5927 7200) unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家 医院, 朝阳区将台路2号

Cosmetic Surgery Center 38 ShangdixinxiLu, Haidian District. (8289 0216) sar.com.cn 北医三院上地门诊部医学美

路58号远洋国际中心B座北京辉盛庭国际 公寓 frasershospitality.com

容中心, 海淀区上地信息路38号上地数 码大厦B座

Embassy House 18 Donzhimenwai Xiaojie, Dongcheng District (8449 9000) 东城区东直门外小街18号万国公寓 embassyhouse.comHospitals

Hong Kong International Medical Clinic Daily 9am-9pm. 9/F, office tower of the Swissotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Dongcheng District.

(6501 4260, 6553 2288 ext 2345/6/7) hkclinic.com 北京港澳国际医务诊所,

Healthcare

环东甲6号

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号北京

Beijing International SOS Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm.

Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (Clinic: 6462 9112, 24hr hotline 6462 9100, china.inquiries@internationalsos.com) internationalsos.com 北京国际救援

Hospitals

21st Century Health Care - Beijing Glory Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 6pm; 24 hour house call service.

40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(84446168 (English/Chinese)8444 6160 (Japanese) 6468 6021(Korean)) gloryclinic.com 朝阳区亮马路40号 Bayley & Jackson Medical Center Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm. 7 Ritan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8562 9998, after-hours emergencies 8562 9990, billing@ikang.com) bjhealthcare. com 庇利积臣医疗中心, 朝阳区日坛

东城区朝阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒 店办公楼9层

International Medical Center (IMC) Daily 24hrs. S106, S111 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3, 6465 1384/28, marketing@imcclinics.com) 北京国际 医疗中心,朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心 写字楼1层S106

东路7号

OASIS Healthcare Beijing’s fullservice international luxury hospital.

9 Jiuxianqiao North Road Chaoyang District, Beijing,100015 China 北京市朝 阳区酒仙桥北路9号 +86 400 UR OASIS oasishealth.cn

Beijing Intech Eye Hospital Daily 8.30am-4.30pm. 1/F, 4-5/F, Panjiayuan Plaza, 12 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6771 5558, customerservice@ intecheye.com) intecheye.com 英智眼

Vista Medical Center Daily 24hrs.

Level 3 Kerry Center Shopping Mall , No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@ vista-china.net) vista-china.net 维世达

科医院, 朝阳区潘家园南里12号潘家园 大厦1层,4-5层

诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

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Lufthansa Area: Beijing SOHO Residences - SOHO北 京公馆： 1 Br. 80m², ¥13,000 3 Br. 245m², ¥ 25,000 Gemini Grove - 星源汇 1 Br. 80m², ¥11,000 1 Br. 90m², ¥12,000 CBD Area: Central Park - 新城国际： Studio, 75m², ¥9,000 1 Br. 90m², ¥12,000 2 Br. 125m², ¥16,000 2 Br. 130m² duplex, ¥16,000 3 Br. 190m², ¥20,000 3 Br. 220m², ¥ 23,000 4 Br. 265m², ¥33,000 Windsor Avenue - 温莎大道： 1 Br. 90m², ¥9,500 2 Br. 158m², ¥14,500 3 Br. 300m², ¥25,000 Fortune Plaza - 财富中心： 1 Br. 70m², ¥8,500 2 Br. 140m², ¥14,000 3 Br. 205m², ¥19,000 Global Trade Mansion - 世贸国际： Studio. 80m², ¥9,000 2 Br. 170m², ¥17,000 3 Br. 260m², ¥19,000 CBD Private Castle - 圣世一品： 2 Br. 115m², ¥10,000 2 Br. 148m², ¥12,000 3 Br. 170m², ¥15,000 Dawanglu Area: China Central Place - 华贸中心： 2 Br. 125m², ¥14,000 3 Br. 165m², ¥16,000 Gemdale Int’l Garden - 金地国际： 2 Br. 148m², ¥15,000 3 Br. 199m², ¥20,000 Chaoyang Park Area: Palm Spring - 棕榈泉： 2 Br. 138m², ¥14,000 3 Br. 192m², ¥20,000 3 Br. 218m², ¥24,000 Park Avenue - 公园大道： 2 Br. 174m², ¥16,000 3 Br. 180m², ¥18,000 3 Br. 193m², ¥26,000 Oceanwide Int’l Residential District - 泛海国际： 3 Br. 185m², ¥15,000 4 Br. 245m², ¥22,000 Greenlake Place - 观湖国际： 3 Br. 173m², ¥13,000 3 Br. 192m², ¥15,000 4 Br. 260m², ¥25,000 Beijing Golf Palace - 高尔夫公寓： 3 Br. 270m², ¥29,000 Star River - 星河湾： 3+1 Br. 260m², ¥26,000 Courtyard for Lease: Jiaodoukou 2+2 Br. 200m², ¥32,000 Lama Temple 2 Br New Renovate.

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