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Shenzhen American International School – Introduction to the New Futian Campus

Shenzhen American International School - Introduction to the New Futian Campus

SAIS’s new campus is located in the Meilin area of Futian, not far from the Rainbow Mall. The building is in final stages of renovations at this time. The new school will offer 25 spacious classrooms which are between 800 to 900 square feet, a large multi-purpose room (lunchroom), a beautiful, well equipped library and [...]

Jul 4 2011, 8:10 am | Posted in Education,Featured | Read More »

Xpats Fourth of July Celebration

Expats Fourth of July Celebration

Celebrate the good old US of A’s big day …a day early in Shenzhen. Come join us for real hotdogs and Pabst beers at special prices on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th of July. We personally imported the dogs fresh from Australia and the buns are made to order fresh from TKF, accompanied by mustard, [...]

Jul 4 2011, 7:36 am | Posted in Sports Bars | Read More »

Happy fourth of July from White Horse Laboratories

Happy fourth of July from White Horse Laboratories

It has been many years since I’ve been home for the 4th of July holiday, and the memories that always stand out are the parades before the fireworks. I’m not sure if there even are parades anymore, but what I remember are all of the people dressed in era costumes. The fireworks were always amazing, [...]

Jul 4 2011, 7:05 am | Posted in Education | Read More »

Canada D’eh Party at Rapscallions

Canada Day China

July 1st is a big day for Canadians both at home and abroad as they celebrate Canada Day (Fête du Canada), which internationally often loses a bit of its sheen to the better known American Independence Day which falls a few days later on the 4th of July.  Interestingly, the two celebrations celebrate the largely the same thing, [...]

Jul 1 2011, 10:48 am | Posted in Bars,Featured | Read More »

Ports Will Undergo Security Checks During the Universiade

Ports will undergo security checks during the Universiade games

The Shenzhen Marine Administration together with other government departments will establish a mechanism that will tighten security and aquatic inspections to ensure the safety of guests and visitors during the Universiade. The marine administration will set up five mobile inspection stations namely, Chiwan Bay, Dapeng Bay, Daya Bay and Fanshi water way. Further cooperation will [...]

Jul 1 2011, 10:17 am | Posted in Civil | Read More »

Foreign Companies Required to Employ Chinese Workers

Foreign companies required to employ Chinese workers

Foreign Companies represented by organizations in Shenzhen will be required to employ Chinese workers through government assigned employment agencies. The requirement also applies to companies from  Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. There are only three employment agencies currently authorized by the Guangdong Provincial Government in Shenzhen. The companies are Shenzhen Foreign Service Co. Ltd., Shenzhen [...]

Jul 1 2011, 9:23 am | Posted in Human Resources | Read More »

Café Zen Weekend Breakfast

Café Zen Weekend Breakfast

Guests can enjoy 50% off Café Zen’s lavish breakfast buffet every Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 10:30 a.m. Available for just Rmb89 net per person, the weekend buffet breakfast offers friendly service. A wide selection of selections including farm fresh eggs made à la minute; freshly baked breads, Danishes and pastries; dim sum delights; [...]

Jul 1 2011, 8:55 am | Posted in Buffet | Read More »

Attention All Burger King Lovers – Burger King Now in Coco Park Futian

Attention all Burger King Lovers

For ages, there was talk of the fabled Hong Kong airport Burger King, a treat for those of us coming and going to and from China, where nary a Burger King was to be found. When the Burger King at Coastal City opened, that all changed and has been improving ever since. Futian residents now [...]

Jul 1 2011, 8:20 am | Posted in Other | Read More »

German Musik Night at the Snake Pit

German Musik Night at the Snake Pit

Come and join Peter and Alfred for another great night of German musik Sing along, dance and drink till your merry Saturday July 2 at the Snake Pit

Jul 1 2011, 8:05 am | Posted in Bars | Read More »

Online Bookstores Putting Pressure on Publishing Houses

Online bookstores putting pressure on publishing houses

Publishing houses have long imposed a massive boycott on online booksellers, but this hasn’t stop two of China’s top online booksellers giving discounts to promote themselves. Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co. offered buyers 60 percent off on its website 360buy.com if they purchase more than 100 yuan on their site. This triggered their closest rival, [...]

Jul 1 2011, 7:28 am | Posted in Books | Read More »

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  1. Marcus Maher: Looks interesting.
  2. Issam: “The deep water drilling is also the country’s first step in the gas and oil exploration in the deep...
  3. Dentist: Looks like you will be very busy with your dental practice. Good Luck
  4. marcus maher: It is so true.
  5. marcus maher: Good luck kids and make Shenzhen proud.