That's PRD (Shenzhen) - October 2015 by That's - Pulse of The City

P ea rl R iv er D el ta

THE DRY LANDS

Costs of pollution in a water-scarce China

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The wrap 38 COVER STORY

48 Community

Dark Waters

Probing the depths of China’s mounting crisis.

Fresh starts at the job fair for foreigners p49

Three to See

art

p31

exhibitions

QUOTE of the issue

"The drug culture in America really helped the EDM culture develop so quickly there. China doesn’t have that advantage.” Eric Zho, founder of Budweiser Storm Festival, talks about the rise of electronic dance music, p32

68 EVENTS HK

P56

Wine of the Month October 11

October 31

October 9-11

NBA Global Games

Sarah Chang

Asia Contemporary Art Show

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8 CITY 12 A Shout-out to the Gaginan Learning about the Teochew people and their culture.

20 Survivors on Skateboards Polio-affected Ghanaians find purpose in a new sport.

20 LIFE & STYLE 22 She's in Vogue Founder of Vogue China talks fashion and passion.

28 Taking Flight White Swan Hotel unfurls its new wings.

30 ARTS 34 Proximity Butterfly Chengdu band sings songs to celebrate women.

36 FROM J to Z Shanghaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary jazz institution comes to the South.

56 EAT & DRINK 58 The 'v' Word Veganism in the PRD.

66 RUMAKU Shochu for you.

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Editor's Note

October

Water. The source of all life in this world. It is vital for our existence, it sustains us. It makes up more than 50 percent of our bodies – in some adults, 65 percent. It covers around seven-tenths of the Earth’s surface, yet somehow we still suffer shortages. As Coleridge so poetically put it: “Water, water, everywhere / And all the boards did shrink / Water, water, everywhere / Nor any drop to drink.” He was talking about a ship full of mariners, stranded at sea for their hubris. That ship is our world, those mariners humanity, and soon we too may suffer for our recklessness, surrounded by water that we cannot drink. Around 750 million people internationally lack access to safe water. That’s one in nine people. As of 2015, the dangerously low supply of usable water is the top global risk facing mankind, according to the World Economic Forum. It’s a particularly big problem for a country like China, which has 20 percent of the global population but 7 percent of its fresh water. Pollution is a major concern, both from factory runoff and old pipes that contaminate water on its way from water treatment facilities to people’s homes. When you consider that tap water is actually held to higher standards than bottled water, it really starts to get you worried. China’s problems are not China’s alone. Several South and Southeast Asian countries depend upon water sources that flow through China. Anything that affects the supply – including reported plans to construct dams, shoring up the Middle Kingdom’s H20 – has a knock-on effect on those nations downstream. There are fears that, as water becomes scarce everywhere, wars will erupt to safeguard supply, and all the pieces are in place for just such a situation to transpire in the PRC. Turn to p38 to read more. If geopolitics and the environment sound a little too serious for your mood, turn to our Life & Style section, where we’ve got an interview with editor-in-chief of Vogue China Angelica Cheung (p22), an inside look at the iconic White Swan Hotel post-facelift (p28) and, for this month’s Daytripper, a traditional religious parade that’s been taking place in Shunde, Foshan, for more than 150 years (p28). Have you been struck down with festival fever yet? Guangzhou is hosting its annual jazz festival (p36), while Shenzhen is gearing up for a massive electro bash in November. Did someone say Afrojack? Turn to p32 for a preview. Don’t forget that voting for our annual Food and Drink Awards opens this month. You can visit vote.thatsmags.com/gzvote2015 or vote.thatsmags.com/szvote2015 to cast your ballot, or keep an eye out for our flash voting on WeChat (scan the QR code on the front of the magazine to sign up to our official account).

Tom Lee

Editor in Chief

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In Guangzhou, a pair of tickets to Jazzpospolita (p66), a pair of tickets to the WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne (p68), a pair of tickets to Richard Galliano (p68) and a pair of tickets to The Magic Flute (p70) In Shenzhen, tickets to the OCT-Loft Jazz Festival (p68), a pair of tickets to the Venice Hotel Shenzhen's 10th Oktoberfest (p78), RMB50 vouchers for the Terrace (p78) and RMB300 vouchers for the George & Dragon (p78). For details of how to win, visit our WeChat feed: Thats_PRD

Seeking Shenzhen Editor! That’s PRD is looking for a Shenzhen Editor! We’re searching for someone who is tapped into the pulse of Shenzhen, with a love of food and an interest in a wide range of art media. The ideal candidate should have a passion for digging up interesting stories about Chinese society and culture, as well as the confidence to interview a diverse spectrum of people. Please apply if you have excellent writing and editing skills, as well as at least two years of experience in a relevant field. Mandarin and/or Cantonese a definite plus. Please send your CV, cover letter and three writing samples to tomlee@urbanatomy.com

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tales of the city Dengue rates down in Guangdong

Turtle power Shenzhen police seized 282 turtles on September 20, just as the reptiles were being smuggled across the Hong Kong border. While the facts of the case remained unclear at time of print, experts opined that they were likely to be an endangered species, according to China Daily. This assessment comes on the heels of a similar case reported at the end of August, when 620 turtles and tortoises (510 endangered) were intercepted in Guangxi, en route from Vietnam. Discovered alive in a shipment of frozen seafood, the animals were headed for Guangdong, where they are considered a delicious treat.

Car-hailing apps driven to ground A Didi Kuadi driver is facing a RMB100,000 fine from authorities in Guangzhou, possibly the largest fine ever issued to a private driver in China. It all started on June 9 when the driver, Cui Gaohui, was busted with a Didi passenger in Dongshan district, according to the South China Morning Post. When approached by police, Cui sent a message to a private driver social media group requesting help, bringing hundreds of other drivers to the scene, who then surrounded the car in an effort to encourage police to let the man go. A confrontation with authorities that lasted several hours ensued, but Cui was able to leave the scene without a ticket or having his car impounded. Assuming the altercation was over, he was shocked to open the door at the end of August to municipal transport committee officials delivering a RMB100,000 ticket for running an illegal taxi service. The incident is the latest in a series of setbacks for private car-hailing companies. Uber’s Guangzhou office was raided earlier this year, and Uber and Didi Kuaidi – the two biggest players in the market – have been censured by both Beijing and Shenzhen authorities for suspected illegal activity.

Compared to last year, South China has seen an 84.2 percent drop in cases of dengue fever. So far, 664 instances have been reported, according to health authorities, with 570 of those occurring in Chaozhou – roughly 86 percent of the total. Guangdong’s climate makes the province a hotbed for the mosquito-borne disease in China: out of the country’s 46,000 cases last year, 35,000 were registered in Guangzhou alone. The diminished figures this year seem to indicate that government initiatives have had an effect: following 2014’s outbreak of dengue, several measures were instituted to cull the mozzie population, including introducing mosquito-eating fish to some lakes and rivers.

Guangzhou officials grounded

We can rebuild him

According to a report in the Global Times, 223 village officials in Tianhe District have turned over their travel documents to higher authorities, so that they will be unable to hightail it abroad should they come under suspicion for corruption. This cache of papers includes passports as well as permits for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. “With the growth in urbanization and renovation of urban villages, village officials are beginning to control large amounts of rural capital, property and land," said Mo Tao, director of the publicity and education department of Tianhe District's disciplinary watchdog. "This policy would help monitor their whereabouts and prevent corrupt officials from fleeing overseas." Tianhe’s “rural capital, property and land” is valued at more than RMB20 billion (USD3 billion). Government workers nationwide are required to relinquish their passports, but most cities do not require elected community officials to do the same. In order to travel abroad, the destination(s) and reason for the trip must be reported.

The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital has completed the first operation aided by 3-D printing technology in the PRC, according to a report in China Daily, helping a 6-year-old boy tormented by brittle bone disease to stand again. The unnamed child, from Guiyang, Guizhou province, could only sit in a chair due to several fractures in his legs, according to doctors involved in the surgery. The printed bones were not used to replace actual bone, but instead used to plan how the surgery would be conducted. “By printing out a 3-D skeleton model of the boys lower limbs, we were able to make a precise plan for the boy’s operation and perform the operation successfully,” Kaitsun, a consultant surgeon of orthopedics and traumatology at the hospital, told reporters. “Due to severe bone malformation, even making a standard X-ray film became impossible, which made it very difficult to work out an operational plan for him.” The use of 3-D models has been credited with cutting down surgery time and saving the boy a considerable amount of pain and recovery time.

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The buzz

CITY Chinese Chat

DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

Where where? Everywhere!

Duer

It is said there are three signs indicating you have really mastered a foreign language. One is that you dream of yourself speaking the language, another is that you can fight with a native speaker in it. The last is that you can understand or tell jokes in it. Let’s try reading this Chinese joke: 马克刚学了一些中文。今天他去参加中国朋友的婚礼，很有礼貌地赞美新娘漂亮。新郎说：“ 哪里哪里。”马克以为自己说得不够明确，就说：“眼睛、鼻子、嘴巴，都很漂亮啊！” Here’s the English version: Mark had just learned some Mandarin. Today he went to his Chinese friend’s wedding. He politely gave compliments on the bride’s beauty, but the groom said: “Nǎlǐnǎlǐ” (literally, ‘where where’).” Mark thought what he had said was not clear enough, so added: “Her eyes, nose and mouth are all beautiful!” Get it? It's a play on words. Mark knows that 哪里 (nǎlǐ) is a question word meaning ‘where,’ but he doesn’t know that 哪里哪里 (nǎlǐnǎlǐ) is a very idiomatic way to respond to compliments and show modesty. We all make mistakes when speaking a foreign language, especially when it comes to idioms and expressions that cannot be interpreted by the literal meaning. Can you think of some other similar words? Maybe you can create your own joke and share it with your Chinese friends!

Looking for a coffee shop where you can listen to the ribbiting of frogs? In need of a devastatingly handsome karate instructor or a Mexican meal for two spicy enough to elicit tears? No matter how specific your request, Baidu’s new virtual assistant Duer can help (at least according to the Chinese tech company’s commercial starring Angelababy as a woman of oddly particular whims). Activated by voice, the artificial intelligence-based Duer, which comes built into Baidu’s mobile app, is the Chinese search giant’s answer to Apple’s Siri, Google Now and Microsoft’s Cortana. Users can summon Duer to provide a range of offline services, from ordering food delivery to buying cinema tickets. The next phase is integrating Duer with the Internet of things, which would allow users to control devices in the home via speech. Duer is known in Chinese as Dumi (度秘), meaning Baidu secretary. Yes, Baidu wisely sidestepped using a homonym for ‘do me’ as the English name of its female-voiced P.A., “but something close to ‘do her’ was apparently okay," noted a baffled (and clearly unconsulted) Kaiser Kuo, the director for international communications at Baidu. Fortunately, Duer does not (yet) understand English. QUOTE OF THE MONTH

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Down the hatch

A Wenzhou woman with an impressive commitment to frugality but less laudable powers of foresight downed an entire USD200 bottle of Remy Martin XO at Beijing’s airport because she couldn’t take the liquid in her hand luggage and didn’t want to let good cognac go to waste. Despite clearing the security check, however, she was subsequently barred from boarding her flight because she was, shockingly, deemed too drunk to fly. Police arranged for a medical consultation (diagnosis: inebriation) and notified her family to come pick her up. She reportedly awoke from her stupor nine hours later and, after learning what had happened, thanked the cops for taking care of her. RANDOM NUMBER

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BOOZE

“Stop humiliating yourselves with our national anthem, and stop using patriotism as an excuse.” The scolding words of a Chinese netizen unimpressed by 30 compatriots who belted out 'March of the Volunteers' at Bangkok’s airport in a bizarre attempt to protest a flight delay. Not content with Orient Thai Airlines’ offer to put them in a hotel for the night, the Chongqing-bound travelers claimed they wanted Thai people to “show some respect to China.” But after a video of their unorthodox antics went viral online, the protesting passengers were widely criticized. China’s National Tourism Administration blacklisted the ringleaders, reprimanding them for “severely tarnishing Chinese tourists’ international image.”

153

That’s the number of heavy polluters that will be closed by the end of 2016 to improve the air quality around the Shanghai Disney Resort. The hotly anticipated theme park is due to open in Pudong next spring. The relocation of the polluting businesses, some of which are within 5 kilometers of the Disney site, is part of the city’s larger industrial restructuring plan, which aims to reduce annual coal consumption by 40,000 tons.

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feature

A Shout-out to the Gaginan

Teochew people and their culture by Tristin Zhang

esiding in South China for about 1,700 years, the Teochew (Chaoshan in Mandarin) people are one of three ethnic groups who have lived in these lands for generations. Though they have long shared the region with the Cantonese and Hakka, they still maintain their own language and have inherited a unique culture. According to modern Chinese geography, the Chaoshan region generally refers to the cities of Chaozhou, Shantou, Jieyang and Shanwei, located in the southeastern part of Guangdong province. People from this area refer to each other as gaginan (Teochew transliteration), or ‘my own people’ in English. One of the foremost characteristics ascribed to the Teochew is an instinct for trade and business, no matter if it’s a neighborhood grocery store or a global corporation. Amongst a long list of well-known Teochew entrepreneurs, the most notable are Li Ka-shing, formerly the richest man in China, and Ma Huateng, founder of Tencent, the company that created the almighty WeChat and QQ.

Roots

In the history of the Teochew people there were two major migrations. The first occurred from the Western Jin dynasty (A.D. 265-316) to the Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), when masses of Han people fled south, usually as clans, to escape the occupation of the north by nomadic groups. It was then that the ancestors of the Teochew people migrated from Zhongyuan (中原) - today’s Henan province plus the downstream regions of the Yellow River, regarded as the cradle of the Han people - to present-day Fujian. Here, they lived for a few generations, before setting out for the plains of southeast Guangdong and establishing the eight counties of Chaozhou Prefecture ( 潮州八邑). Most of these prefectures are now towns located in the cities of Chaozhou, Shantou and Jieyang. (The Han people that came directly to Guangdong from Zhongyuan were the ancestors of the Cantonese people.) Some of the traditional Cantonese and

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Teochew families still keep documentation of their pedigree. For example, Donald Tsang, former chief executive of Hong Kong, has said that his ancestors came from Shandong province to Guangdong’s Nanhai County, and that his grandfather moved to Hong Kong from there.

‘Jews of the East’

Considering most of them lived on or not far from the shore, it is hardly surprising that the Teochew people became brave maritime explorers. This led to the second great migration, which occurred more than 1,000 years after the first. Many Teochew began leaving China after the First Opium War via one of the four treaty ports established by Great Britain along the southern coast, primarily Canton (Guangzhou) and Swatow (Shantou). At the beginning, most left home because of famine, sailing away to earn a better living and mailing back letters along with money to feed their families.

Research done by the China Science and Technology Group in 1994 revealed that the late-1800s diaspora of the Teochew means that today their descendants can be found throughout Southeast Asia, including five million in Thailand, 800,000 in Malaysia and Indonesia, 500,000 in Singapore, 300,000 in Vietnam and 200,000 in Cambodia, as well as a further 300,000 in the US, 150,000 in France and 100,000 in Canada. The Teochew people are sometimes known as the ‘Jews of the East,’ a term supposedly coined by a Thai newspaper, after King Rama VI of Thailand praised the Teochew’s “racial royalty and astuteness in financial matters.” Their spread across Southeast Asia was similar to that of the Jews in Europe, as was the resulting discrimination and prejudice that arose against them, largely due to their perceived economic clout.

Language

Teochew dialect is closely related to the

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Hokkien and Taiwanese language. Rather than a uniform pronunciation, there is substantial variation between different areas of Chaoshan, and between different Teochew communities overseas. The dialect is considered one of the oldest and most well-preserved Chinese languages. After the Song dynasty (A.D. 960-1279), Han culture and its speech was influenced to a large extent by northern conquerors, such as the Mongolians during the Yuan dynasty (A.D. 1271-1368) and the Manchu people during the Qing dynasty (A.D. 1644-1912). However, the spoken word in the far south has managed to keep its primitive form. As with many regional Chinese languages, however, there is a fear that Teochew will die out. Younger generations who grow up outside of the Chaoshan region tend to speak Mandarin, whereas their overseas counterparts focus more on learning the language of wherever they are living. Within a few generations, Teochew could be lost to all but those living in the Chaoshan region. The good news is that quite a few overseas Teochew associations have been established by those who want to breathe life into the culture and dialect, including the Paris-based L'Amicale des Teochew en France and the Teochew Association at the University of California.

Ancestor worship

There are many ancient traditions that are still practiced today in Guangdong, especially in underdeveloped areas such as the Chaoshan region. Ancestor worship in particular is given significant importance in Teochew society, as many continue to believe that the departed can shield against danger and misfortune while bringing blessings and wealth – if they are properly honored. Led by the clan elders, descendants show reverence to the deceased in ancestral shines throughout the year, but most especially during Qingming (Tomb Sweeping) Festival. On minor dates, a few family households will bring modest offerings, whereas grand occasions call for the whole bloodline to attend, usually bearing five different animals – including an entire roasted pig and goat – as well as buckets of steamed rice and numerous cups of tea. Prior to an important ancestor worship ceremony, firecrackers are lit, followed by an

emcee announcing the commencement of festivities, which is heralded by a great din of drums and suonas. People kneel down and say prayers to their expired family members. Mountains of paper money and incense are burned. After the establishment of the PRC, these traditions were discouraged, because they were considered a residual corruptive custom of feudalism. Ironically, they were sustained in Southeast Asia – in Thailand, three days before every year’s Winter Solstice (冬至), the clan of Lin has a large ancestor-worship ceremony where over 3,000 people gather.

Food and drink

Traditional Teochew people do not consider a meal without seafood a proper meal. Mild flavors and minimal use of food oil are common traits of the cuisine, with freshness and quality of ingredients determining the taste and flavor. Poaching, braising and steaming are common techniques, and Teochew food is generally regarded as relatively healthy. A popular condiment is shacha sauce (沙茶酱), a paste made from soybean oil, garlic, chili, dried shrimp and fish. It is commonly used in beef and Chaozhou hotpot. Also common are pork, chicken, duck and tofu stewed in a mixture of anise, licorice, Sichuan pepper and cinnamon. Teochew oyster omelet is one of the most popular eats in Taiwan’s night markets, as well as in Fujian. Though it varies by region, in general the omelet is filled with oysters that have been fried with pork lard. Starch is added to the egg batter to give it a thick consistency. Great lovers of a good brew, Teochew people are noted for being partial to kung fu tea. Though it has nothing to do with martial arts, it’s certainly got some kick. A good tea set is a must-have in every Teochew home, from which any courteous host will serve guests with a kung fu cuppa. Outside the home, Chaoshan restaurants commonly serve an oolong tea called Tieguanyin in tiny cups before and after a meal, the thick, bittersweet taste apparently thought to work as both a non-alcoholic aperitif and digestive.

// the chaoshan (潮汕) region can be reached by fast train

from Guangzhou south railway station in approximately three hours and shenzhen north railway station in approximately 140 minutes.

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SPORTS

NBA Global Games Preview

Two US basketball teams go head to head BY Andrew Chin

When the Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Hornets tip off on October 14 at Mercedes-Benz Arena, it will be the 20th game that the NBA has staged on the mainland. Although it’s an exhibition game, the league takes their Global Games seriously, so expect to see the stars play and for legends like Bill Russell and Yao Ming to pop by. Don’t know who to cheer for? We have you covered.

Los Angeles Clippers 56-26

Historically synonymous with losing thanks to their infamous former owner Donald Sterling. After lucking into two of the league’s top superstars, the Clippers were able to depose Sterling once his racist recordings leaked onto TMZ. Now the Clippers are championship contenders, knocking the mighty San Antonio Spurs out of the playoffs last year. Chris Paul, PG

The eight-time All-Star is considered the best “pure point guard” in the league, embodying the will and toughness of a little guy in a big man’s league.

Teams

Record

History

People to know

Blake Griffin, PF

Once the coolest and most popular NBA team in the early 1990s, the Hornets have been mired in mediocrity and apathy since its original owner moved the team to New Orleans. The NBA awarded Charlotte a new franchise, but the city has yet to warm up despite being owned by native son and basketball legend Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan, owner

It’s never a good sign when the owner is the most famous person associated with your squad, but it’s been like that in Charlotte since the Hornets returned to the NBA. Linsanity may have come and gone, but the Hornets backup point guard hopes to reignite his career on a new team. He remains a folk hero in China, thanks to his Taiwanese roots.

Why you should cheer for them:

The Hornets used to be so cool, and it would be great for the team to tap into a rabid basketball fanbase that love their college teams like Duke, University of North Carolina and Wake Forest.

How much fun was it seeing an unheralded Asian PG who graduated from Harvard dominate the league for a couple of weeks? Who would say no to Linsanity 2.0?

You hate the Los Angeles Lakers and want to see them suffer the ultimate humiliation of watching their “rivals” claim their first championship.

The Clippers might be the most hateable team in the NBA right now. Chris Paul is kind of a bully, the team is derisively called ‘Flop City’ and their coach always complains to the refs.

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Jeremy Lin, PG

The 26-year-old has already made five All-Star teams and a mint from endorsement deals that highlight his dry wit. He is perhaps the league’s best dunker.

Chris Paul is one of the gutsiest players in the NBA, whose will is apparent every time he’s on the floor. Plus it’s always fun to root for the little guy in basketball.

Charlotte Hornets

Why you should boo them:

You were a fan of a 1990s basketball team that wasn’t the Chicago Bulls and enjoy watching Jordan, the decision maker, be the complete opposite of Jordan, the transcendent player.

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Man on the Street

SHOE SHINER

Polishing up nicely by Christine Gilbert

onday to Friday, a mass of office workers flood Shenzhen’s CBD, trekking through dust, filth, the fumes of stinky tofu and the Styrofoam remnants of evening street food. Before walking through glass-paneled doorways and onto marble floors, many of the workforce decide to freshen up with a polish, and Li Yuanxia, a 50-year-old shoe shiner, stands – or rather sits – at the ready. Around the corner from one of Gangxia MTR station’s exits, Li waits among a posse of woman with rags in hand. The middle-aged group wear multi-patterned clothing and, strangely, gold jewelry, like the swashbucklers of old. They beckon male and female office workers to a seat at their squat wooden stools and polish away the grime of the city, one pair of pumps or loafers at a time. Li comes to her post each day from 7.30am until 6pm. Her holidays depend on the weather. Typhoons or sweltering heat mean time with her family but with the loss of a day’s wages, typically RMB70-80. Sometimes she can earn RMB120, but on bad days, her profits only amount to RMB40-50. Originally from Kai County, Chongqing, Li moved to Shenzhen 10 years ago with her family. Since her husband works as a carpenter

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and her son also has a job, her employment is not vital to the survival of her household. However, she shines shoes to provide for her own living expenses. “I don’t want to be a burden on this family,” she says, mentioning that her daughter-in-law and two grandchildren also live in her family’s nearby apartment. They stay in a one-bedroom unit in Gangxia East and split the rent of RMB1,450 a month between the three working family members’ incomes. But the shoe shining life suits Li. “I love this job because the work time is flexible,” she says. In a typical day, she wakes up at 7am, brings her breakfast or buys it from a restaurant near her post for only RMB10 and waits for customers until lunch time. She either eats food she makes or buys another cheap meal, and then works until dinner time. “If I am tired, I will go back home at any time,” she says, another reason why she enjoys this lifestyle. She continues to work as she tells us this, shining the shoes of first an MTR worker, then a regular customer and finally a salesman. For each, she uses three brushes and two towels, beginning with cleaning cream, then applying colored polish and finishing with a final wipe down, leaving the patent leather with a reflective gleam. The whole process ranges from RMB3-10,

depending on what the customer wants. As much as she loves the job, she thinks it can be hazardous when the chengguan (local law enforcement) do sweeps of the area. “They always grabbed my tools and stools,” she says, but then quickly adds that some have been nice, only asking her to leave. She and the rest of the shoeshine posse stay behind this exit now, as they think it’s more hidden than other places. As she finishes polishing the salesman’s shoes, he asks her why she does this job. Li looks rich wearing her gold hoops and necklace. She stops and stares at him. “In China, almost everyone can afford these golden things, but it doesn’t mean I am rich,” she says, then turns back to give his shoes one final buffing.

THE DIRTY DETAILS Monthly salary: RMB1,600-2,300 Days per week: 7

Hours per day: 10 // Man on the street is a monthly feature where we talk to someone doing an everyday job, in order to get an insight into the lives of normal chinese people.

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Survivors on Skateboards

Polio-affected Ghanaians find purpose in a new sport by Rohit Lakhani

Like many of his team, Abdul Fatahi plays with intensity despite his physical challenges.

he first time I set eyes on polio survivors enjoying a game of skate soccer on homemade skateboards in Ghana, I was touched by the spirit of the players to make a difference in their lives. Albert K. Frimpong initiated the activity through his non-governmental organization SYDOGhana (Sports and Youth Development Organization, Ghana) to empower the disabled on the streets. The game is played in downtown Accra at a public car park, and the team is proudly known as the Rolling Rockets. Due to their physical limitations and the stigma attached, access to regular jobs is a

‘Dungu’ Yussif Hassan has no fingers. He finds a way to hold a spoon while having his meal, waiting to get in the game.

From L-R: ‘Smallee’ Aminu Yaro and ‘Dungu’ Yussif Hassan repairing a homemade skateboard.

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Tahiru Nakluma, a skate soccer player affectionately known as ‘Rasta.’

challenge for many who have been afflicted by polio. Even the use of basic amenities such as public showers and toilets becomes a matter of daily struggle, as they are not designed with the needs of the physically disabled in mind. Despite some of the Rolling Rockets having vocational training and others being experienced traders, most of them have resorted to begging to support their families, some with children. This too is hazardous, as it increases the risk of them getting hit by cars as they meander through traffic in the hope of getting alms from charitable hearts. Skate soccer is a window of opportunity “From my heart, everybody is welcome, everybody. I don’t care, maybe you white, black, everybody come. We are all human beings. Blood goes into our veins, so we are all human beings. I’ve no problem with anybody, so I don’t show difference in my heart.” The words of ‘Tupac Shakur,’ who is disabled from the waist down.

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Onlookers use a bus stop bench to watch the game.

An injured player receives makeshift treatment to curb the bleeding from his head, as there are no proper medical facilities available on site. He was later taken to hospital.

Despite having no fingers, ‘Dungu’ is not only the fastest, but also an overall fantastic player in the Rolling Rockets.

for equipping this marginalized group with the requisite life skills needed for their development into capable and responsible citizens of society, who can then become agents of change within their community. Their strong spirit moves me, and they play to reiterate that life can be lived beyond perceived limitations.

soccer while watching a sports program on tV in india in 2013

// rohit Lakhani is a freelance photographer living in

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and made a note of it. earlier this year, while visiting Accra, he was in a car at a trafﬁc signal when he met one of the players on the street, begging. they became friends. rohit can be reached at rdlakhani@gmail.com. A photo exhibition of skate soccer in Ghana will take place from October 24-31 at: Yi-Gather co-working space, 68 Zhongshan Qi Lu (exit D, ximenkou station, Metro Line 1), Liwan

Skate Soccer player Mohammed Abdallah, affectionately known as ‘Tupac Shakur,’ holds his own during a game against a team of fully ablebodied players.

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LIFE & style TCM

Understand qi, avoid an ugly death Looking back through previous articles, it occurs to me that I haven’t explained some basics of Chinese medicine. So this month we are going to rap about qi. Qi: what is it, where does it come from, what does it do for you, and what can you do for it? There is no English equivalent for the concept of qi (pronounced ‘chee’ as in cheese). When talking with my patients, I usually call it ‘energy,’ since this sounds less woo-woo than something like ‘life force.’ Energy is a decent translation, but it really only scratches the surface of what is perhaps the most complex concept in Chinese medicine. In its narrowest sense, qi flows through your body and concentrates around points that your acupuncturist can use to keep you in good health. In its broadest sense, qi is a universal force that creates, integrates and regulates everything in the cosmos, including us. As an acupuncturist, I am more concerned with how qi affects your health than how it holds the universe together. Luckily, this is pretty easy to summarize. In humans, qi has five main functions. It creates movement, which includes physical movement like your heartbeat and non-physical movement like mental activity. It protects you from invasion by environFitness

Dealing with Injury

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mental qi, which would otherwise set up camp in your tender fleshy bits and dewy mucous membranes. It regulates transformation, meaning that it takes the raw materials that you eat, drink and breathe and converts it into the qi, blood and body fluid that you require for structure and fuel. It regulates your temperature, not too cold and not too warm… just right. Your qi’s final duty is to keep you in a neat human-shaped package. It holds your cells together, keeps your blood in its vessels and your organs in their place. A place for everything and everything in its place. Thanks qi! Where can you get more of this amazing qi? You make it from food, drink and breath. To produce abundant qi, you need to eat the right foods in the right quantities at the right times, and you need to take full, relaxed breaths of clean air (oh dear). To enhance the production and flow of qi, you also need just the right amount of activity. Too little and the system stagnates, too much and you drain your qi. It’s a delicate balance, and it’s impossible to achieve perfection, so there are unavoidably times when you don’t have enough to meet your needs. Luckily, you have a deep reserve of qi that you inherited from your parents at conception. Anyone can get hurt – it happens to the best of us. Three years ago, I went flying off my bike and tore my meniscus. Worst. Pain. Ever. After that, from the time of my accident to the diagnosis to surgery to recovery, I couldn’t work out my legs for a year. Of course, an injury doesn’t always have to be so dramatic. It can happen while you are training or even just doing normal day-to-day activities. If you’re a seasoned athlete or gym junkie, you probably have a good understanding of the difference between good old muscle soreness and bad pain. If you’re experiencing a dull ache in muscles you recently worked, that’s probably just soreness. It’ll go away in a few days, so don’t let it slow you down. Letting sore muscle groups have a little break is a crucial part of training, because it’s that day or two off that allows them to recover, rebuild and become stronger. Work a different muscle group the next day, keep up with your cardio, and enjoy that sore/strong feeling! On the other hand, if you experience sudden sharp, stabbing pain or pain that seems to radiate from a specific point, it could be a serious problem. Time to chat with a doctor or physical therapist about where and how you were injured, and what exercises and movements you can do to work the rest of your body while

You can think of this prenatal qi as a combination of genetic information and a single-charge battery. It’s there to get you started and to keep things running when you don’t produce enough qi from diet and respiration. Don’t beat yourself up about dipping into your inheritance, that’s what it’s there for. But do try to be frugal, because once it is gone you die… literally. So, although you can’t choose your parents and you can’t live forever, if you live a righteous life with balanced diet, breath, activity and rest, you do have some control over how quickly you age and how long your life is… don’t mess it up! // Jon hanlon is a chinese medical practitioner, raised in the Us, trained in Australia, now healing the sick in Guangzhou. You can contact him for a booking on 185 0202 5594 or jon@ guangzhouacupuncture.com

rehabilitating the affected part. An injury can be the setback that drives you back to your old sedentary lifestyle – but it doesn’t have to be! Come up with a training regimen that doesn’t affect your injured area. After my accident, I couldn’t run, squat, press, lunge, do leg extensions or any type of weighted move. In the gym four to five days a week, I worked my upper body and core, and did rehab exercises for my legs. Sometimes I was annoyed at my situation – maybe a lot of times – but my perseverance was bigger than feeling sorry for myself. I expect the same attitude of anyone. While I say it’s okay to work through some pain, you also shouldn’t work out on a serious injury unless you’re looking for serious trouble. If you don’t allow yourself to recover well and return to training too soon, your injury could worsen, turn chronic and possibly never heal. So, again, talk to your doctor and watch what you do. Make sure you don’t overstress your body, and protect yourself. But don’t give up fully! Living a sedentary lifestyle is never the goal. // Kara Wutzke is a ﬁtness trainer who offers boot camps and

individual classes in Guangzhou, as well as running the K2Fit challenge, a 10-week guided ﬁtness competition for those that want to tone up or slim down. she can be contacted by emailing k2ﬁt.gz@gmail.com or through Wechat iD: KaraK2Fit.

Daytripper

Parade through the quaint villages of Jun’an Schedule

October 16 Sanhua-Zhipu-Shangcun 三华-豸浦-上村 October 19 Waicun 外村 October 20 Jitou 矶头

October 21 Qiaotou 桥头 October 22 Shatou 沙头

October 22-24 Cangmen 仓门 October 25-27 Xinhua 新华 The year is 1851. Thirteen villages in Jun’an (located in present-day Shunde District, Foshan) come together to organize a parade in honor of two gods: Guan Di, a god of war and justice honored nationwide, and Hou Wang, a local deity who rules the waves. They hope that through their worship and celebration, their homes will be granted peace and protection from the floods that so often afflict the region. As the 1920s ushers in a new, post-imperial, post-World War I existence for China, the tradition is abandoned, and the temple associated with the ritual falls into ruin over the ensuing six decades. Then, in 1987, with the turbulence of the 60s and 70s behind them and the Reform and Opening Up policy well under way, the villagers decide it’s time to revive some of the old ways. Gathering donations from those still living in the area and those who have moved overseas, they rebuild the Di Wang Temple and hold a parade that passes through Jun’an’s villages. As the statues of Guan Di and Hou Wang are carried aloft, weathered grandmas, rambunctious kids, young couples – everyone comes out from their homes to watch this piece of resuscitated history, some joining the procession as it wends its way down the streets. Flash-forward to today, and the Di Wang Parade has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage at the provincial level – which translates to more recognition and funding for the event. Incredibly, a 160-year-old custom that almost completely died out has been reborn in the modern age. This year, with the support of the town government and the input of a local culture and art agency, the Di Wang Parade is growing to new dimensions. Taking place across 11 villages, it will run for 16 days from October 16 to 31. Every day sees the procession visit different villages, each brimming with character. Make sure to take a few moments to observe the ancestral halls and temples of each stop, or lose yourself down one of the side streets for a glance at the simple life of the locals. Clay-sculpted roof decorations adorn the religious buildings – which also function as a gathering place for elderly folk to play mahjong – while surrounding them are gray brick houses filled with hand-hewn wood furnishings. Arguably, the first day of the celebration will be the most interesting, as the Guan Di and Hou Wang statues leave the Di Wang Temple and begin their journey accompanied by the crash of cymbals and the beating of drums. The day will start at Sanhua village, passing through Zhipu and ending up at Shangcun. The latter two stations will be particularly fun since they will host handicraft stalls, creative markets and dance performances from 1pm on October 16, as well as a mini rock concert of six indie bands from 7 to 10.30pm. Shangcun also has a claim to fame as the ancestral house of Bruce Lee. Dart down one of its narrow alleyways and ask the residents to point you in the direction of li xiaolong zuju (李小龙祖居). While little more than a typical rural home, it is amazing to stop and consider how someone whose family hailed from a tiny place in Jun’an could become a Hollywood star and kung fu icon. If you can’t make it on October 16, there will still be mobile culture kiosks throughout the rest of the festival set up in each village, selling souvenirs designed by local youth. Part of the proceeds will go towards community development in Jun’an. TL

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How to get there

The easiest way to get to the villages of Jun’an is, of course, to drive. However, it is also possible to take the local buses. From Guangzhou South Railway Station, take the K990 to Jun’an Transportation Center (about two hours), and from there catch one of the regular local buses to whichever village you plan to visit. Jun’an Transportation Center can also be reached from Foshan City Bus Terminal and Xiaolan Transportation Center in Zhongshan. From Shenzhen, catch a bus to Shunde, then do as above. // Daytripper is a monthly column that aims to help people get the most out of their PrD experience by proposing fun excursions that can be made in a single day to explore the local culture and nature of the region.

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It’s 8.45 on a Monday morning, and unsurprisingly, Cheung is the first one to arrive at Vogue’s Beijing office – a sleek, airy open space in the capital’s Central China Place. “It Framed by her renowned asymmetrical, sharp black bob – a style she’s had for 14 years - there’s a refreshing frankness about her, that while not necessarily ‘nice’, is certainly unaffected. was “I am not in it for the glamour,” she says. “Those who are don’t last very long. And I am not a a ‘fashionista.’ I’m in it for the ride – the people you meet, the things you achieve, the reach you very have. I look at the business with an objective perspective. That’s what has given me an edge normal compared to other editors.” childThat edge has seen Cheung move beyond the rarified confines of the media and hood, just fashion worlds to become something of a spokesperson for modern Chinese women. like any As much of a tastemaker as a businesswoman, Cheung has set a new bar for fashother,” she ion in China. If sophisticated Chinese women in first tier cities now know their recounts. Haider Ackermann from their Balmain and aspire to a more individualistic “We spent it code of dress, it is – at least in part – because of her. learning from But Cheung has also helped put Chinese designers and models on the Lei Feng [the international stage. The Met’s show China: Through the Looking Glass, orphan-turnedcurrently the museum’s most successful exhibition to date, wouldn’t model-soldier have been possible without her support and ambassadorship. who darned his As she quite bluntly puts it, “the whole industry in China fellow soldiers' socks only started when I started the magazine. It took 50 years for late at night and was Europe to build this. It took us less than a decade.” eventually killed by a They key behind such unrelenting success is comfalling telegraph poll], mitment, she says. sweeping the streets with “I’ve always been dedicated to anything I’ve set brooms, stopping buses on my mind to. Once I decide to do something, I stick the road to clean the winwith it 100 percent. I’ve done the same with dows, studying from Mao’s Vogue.” Little Red Book. It was hard on many, no doubt about that. But for us kids, it was kind of fun.” That childhood ended as Cheung finished elementary Born in Beijing in 1966, the school, during the beginnings of daughter of a Chinese diploChina’s reform and opening up in mat, Cheung grew up dur1978. She and her peers were the first ing the country’s Cultural to compete in the newly introduced Revolution. examinations, giving her a firmer guarWhile that experiantee of a university place. ence was painful for “My mother really began pushing me many older Chinese to take my studies seriously then,” she says. people, Cheung’s “She was quite the tiger mum.” For one year, memories of watching television and reading novels were the time are banned. Every day after school, she would have mostly to spend hours memorizing historical dates, lightnames and locations of rivers and mountains. heartThe hard work paid off. Cheung – who had been ed. exposed to English since infancy and attended an English-language middle school – ended up enrolling at Beida, often described as China's top university. She remembers those years with fondness. “My

f American Vogue editor Anna Wintour has a reputation for being intimidating – then Angelica Cheung should be wholly unapproachable. As the editor-inchief of Vogue China (the youngest to cover such role for Condé Nast’s glossy), Cheung presides over a publication whose readership is greater than British, French, Italian and German Vogue combined. Since launching the title in 2005, Cheung has built from scratch one of the brand’s most dynamic and international editions. In the midst of a print media crisis that has pitted publishers against each other in a to-the-death fight for advertising ink, Cheung’s magazine needs to continually increase editorial volume to keep up with advertising demands. It is so popular in fact, that Cheung has been forced to add 12 supplements a year to the monthly publications. Then, of course, there are the rising number of digital products – iPad editions, WeChat subscriptions, mobile apps and the like. “People have this image of me as ‘daunting,’” she says, beckoning me to sit down, from behind her desk. “But once you get to know me, you realize I’m pretty nice.”

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Beida classmates and I were the last generation of idealists in China,” she says. “And that still seeps through the way I approach my work today.” She studied English literature and law and received an MBA from the University of South Australia. Her goal, she says, was to become a lawyer. “I was convinced I was going to pursue a legal career. Up until I launched Vogue, working in media was just a means to broaden up my experience, my knowledge of the world.” She entered the publishing industry after moving to Hong Kong in the early 1990s, following a stint in the corporate and business sector. “The plan was for me to go to America, like everybody else did at the time, to further my law studies,” she says. “But I decided to take a ‘gap year’ in Hong Kong. I wanted to meet different people, expose myself to a wide range of realities. Working in business didn’t really enable me to do that, however. So I decided to have a go at journalism.” The first publication to offer her a shot was the Eastern Express, an English-language newspaper, covering culture arts, fashion and lifestyle. Always striving to stand out from the throng, her breakthrough feature was a profile series on young, successful mainland

Chinese in Hong Kong. “I did it at a time when popular culture used to represent mainlanders as uncouth, gold-diggers, peasants,” she recalls.

I am not in it for the glamour. I'm in it for the ride “It was a bold editorial decision. It got people thinking about China and the possibili-

ties it held under a new light.” Cheung continued working on all aspects of life in the former British colony in the runup to the handover to the PRC in 1997. Her writing landed her a position as executive editor for the lifestyle features of daily newspaper Hong Kong iMail, which she helped launch. But getting back into law remained her focus. “Throughout those years, I never really stopped studying.” Media job offers kept popping up, however, and in 2001 Marie Claire Hong Kong hired her as editor-in-chief. Two years later, she moved to Shanghai as editorial director of Elle China. “It was all supposed to be temporary,” she laughs. “I kept giving myself one, or two years in each job.” The call to edit the launch of Vogue China came in 2005. At first, Cheung almost sneered at the opportunity. “Condé Nast reached out at a time when I was seriously considering leaving the industry,” she says. ”I thought I’d had enough of fashion magazines. They said ‘But it’s Vogue.’ And I replied, ‘yeah, but it’s still another glossy.’ “And then it was something they said – ‘You are going to regret it if you don’t.’ It got me thinking. I started delving further into the publication, and realized I’d have the world’s top resources to bring to China. So I took the

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The whole industry in China only started when I started the magazine. It took 50 years for Europe to build this. It took us less than a decade

job – again, with the plan to leave after the launch.” Until then, international titles still saw China as a crass backwater with no real potential for a well-read audience. Many magazines would simply syndicate and translate materials from their foreign counterparts. “But Condé Nast wanted to do something different. They were looking for original content. It dawned on me that I could create something entirely new.” And she did. In September 2005, only six months after taking the job, Cheung released Vogue China’s first issue, with an initial run of 300,000 copies. It sold out almost instantly, leading to a second printing. Circulation climbed quickly, and ad sales took off. On the cover was model Du Juan, who went on to become the first Chinese supermodel and hugely famous in her own right. But getting there proved quite hard. “Nobody knew me internationally,” says Cheung. “Nobody had set foot here before. The general idea was ‘It’s China. They have money but no taste.’ I had to project a high level of confidence in what we were doing to earn the respect of the industry and change that attitude. The challenge made it interesting.” At the time, China’s domestic fashion industry was still finding its feet. The country did not have homegrown international-level photographers, stylists or models, and understood little about how they worked. Aiming to make a Vogue that matched international standard, Cheung brought foreign talent on board – French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier and Carine Roitfeld, former editor of French Vogue, as stylist. Similarly, however, these fashion luminaries also understood little about China. “There was a very orientalist vision of the country,” says Cheung. “Or too European, if you’d like. All these people knew were Wong Kar-wai movies, Maggie Cheung and Zhang Ziyi. Naturally, they wanted to show an image of beauty rooted in the past, and shoot the models wearing ‘exotic’ costumes in some ‘ancient’ location. I had to act quite diplomatically to make them see these were stereotypes. It wasn’t easy.” “Another problem was that no one wanted to shoot Chinese models,” adds Cheung. “This was of course 10 years ago. Many photographers didn’t know these girls, so they genuinely didn’t have a feel for them. Creatively, they didn’t know how to tell their story, emphasize their beauty or establish a relationship.” “I remember asking Anna [Wintour] to help me organize a breakfast meeting with all the model agencies and casting directors in New York, urging them to employ Chinese

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models at fashion week, so that the industry could get used to them. It was a first, like so many other things we’ve done.” A decade later, and most of these models – Ming Xi, Liu Wei, Feifei Sun – have become common fixtures of the fashion circuit, so much so that they often no longer have time to shoot for Cheung. Shunning away from cliché and transplanted western ideals, Cheung has strived to show fashion’s upper echelons the real needs of Chinese readers. For the first few years, Cheung treated Vogue China almost as a textbook, deconstructing trends and explaining fads, cultural icons and style movements from the very beginning to a readership raised with the sole imagery of Mao suits. Her advice is now sought by CEOs and international designers working to establish businesses in China. But in recent years, Cheung has sought to tone down the magazine’s focus on clothes – and concentrate instead on women whose work and character readers can empathize with and learn from. Cheung credits the changes in editorial direction to the birth of her daughter eight years ago. “After Hayley was born, I started thinking about the kind of woman I hoped she would become: stylish, but not a slave to fashion; socially aware, happy, brave and loving.” The magazine currently runs at 300 editorial pages each month, in comparison with American Vogue’s approximately 100 pages of editorial copy. “I like to feel we are more

than a fashion magazine,” she explains. “I am talking to working women, not just fashionobsessed girls. It’s difficult to keep going for ten years if you only try to sell bags and shoes. You have to give a meaning to what you do.” To make it onto the magazine’s cover – which has been graced by Kendall Jenner, Karlie Kloss, Liu Wei and, in the latest September issue, 10 A-list Chinese actresses shot by Mario Testino – Cheung requires her subjects to fit the idea of a ‘Vogue woman’: positive, successful, self-confident, ahead of the trends. “I want to preach to my readers that they can have it all,” says Cheung, before adding the caveat, “if they want.” In the case of Cheung, that want translates into hard fought desire. A typical day will see her wake up at 6.30am to personally take her daughter to school, before traveling across town to the office – where she is always the first to walk through the door, “so that I can enjoy the calm before the storm.” She takes visitors and calls with New York until about 11am, then spends the rest of the day on internal editorial issues. In the afternoon, she meets with staff – many of whom queue outside her office, in hope of securing some much-prized face-time. She leaves the office ‘early,’ at five or six, to make sure she’s there when Hayley does her homework. Dinner is with her daughter and her husband Mark. Once Hayley goes to bed, she resumes work. She sticks to a strict policy of attending

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one, maybe two business dinners per week, and never travels for events. She never does talk shows, and purposely stays away from the limelight. When she has to travel for work – four months of the year for business and fashion weeks – she tries to bring her family if it’s for longer than three days, so that they can maintain a routine. “I’m a normal working parent, and I make my best to make it work,” she says. But, as we chat more about her schedule, it is clear that running the most successful Vogue in the world requires more than ‘normal.’ The 49-year-old lives on five hours sleep. She can go all day without eating, because “I’m just busy thinking of work things.” Often, she tells me, she schedules overnight flights so that she can get to Paris or London in the morning, go to meetings, and then leave again in the evening for the next destination. “I see no point in spending the night in a hotel if I could be traveling while sleeping. If I have an extra hour, I always, always try to squeeze in another meeting.” Breaking away from the magazine is hard, she says. She doesn’t sleep well as her mind is constantly preoccupied with the next project. “I am a natural worrier. I never stop thinking about work. Sometimes I’ll have a

new idea, often while I sleep. It’s hard for me to switch off. My husband says I am lot better than before, but then there’s the digital side of the business… I always think there’s a better way to do things, improve what we’re doing.” She pauses. “You are married to the job, in a way. And you either go full speed, or you do something else.” Anna Wintour, Cheung says, is the same. “We have this energy that drives us. The willingness to get the job done. To put in the extra effort. Always.” Comparisons to her American colleague have been made since Cheung started off at Vogue. She has been dubbed the Wintour of China. I ask her if the association bothers her. “No, not at all. Few things annoy me in life. I think it’s just a way for people to better understand who I am,” she says. “Rumors, gossip, negative comments. They don’t matter. I don't read rubbish on the Internet. I need to be informed, of course – I take good criticism. The rest is just fluff.” As an editor, her biggest concern remains how best to bridge the gap between China and the rest of the world. “We’ve made tremendous progress, but there’s still a lot of work to do. I don’t see as many

Chinese models as I’d like on the runway. Same for Chinese designers. I am proud of my heritage and what I really want is for more people [in the industry] to really understand the country that makes up 50 percent of their business.” The West’s recent awakening to China’s fashion power – with the Met show, the ‘China issues’ many international titles have started to release and the brands staging exclusive catwalks in the PRC – is something she takes positively, if with a pinch of salt. “What matters is that people are aware of us,” she says. “Although of course, the day our economy is down, as is the case now, we might just disappear from their radar. That’s why it’s so important to really grow our sophistication and show our creative potential in an international way.” Could she do that anywhere else apart from Vogue? “I don’t think so. Working at Vogue, you learn to deal with everybody – from celebrities to cobblers. It gives you the scope of doing different great things within the same role. There’s nothing I would change. And we are only at the beginning” she says. “My biggest satisfaction is to have brought us here. So many people thought we were going to fail. I thought we stood a chance. And look how far we’ve come.”

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The lobby before renovation

After the reopening

Taking Flight

White Swan Hotel unfurls its new wings by Tom Lee

t’s an odd sensation to walk into a hotel and feel as though you’ve entered a tourist site. Entering the atrium of the rejuvenated White Swan Hotel is like setting foot on the Great Wall: young girls are madly snapping selfies and giving sultry pouts, while big groups with wide grins plastered across their faces pose for the camera, peace signs thrust forward. The background to these frenetic snapshots is the White Swan Hotel’s magnificent Homeland Water Fountain, a dainty pavilion perched atop a rock wall. A waterfall gushes out from the stone facade, cascading into the koi fish pond below. It’s an incredibly striking feature, one that certainly warrants a picture or two, but there’s something more behind the frantic clicks of smartphone cameras. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that, not so long ago, luxury hotels were a rarity in China. Now that every year sees dozens of five-star openings across the country, we forget that back in the early 80s, gleaming glass panels and shining marble floors were scarce – and the places that did boast these opulent designs were off limits to almost all Chinese bar a lucky few. When the White Swan Hotel opened in 1983, it was an historic event. Welcoming in the average Joe, its founder, Hong Kong tycoon Henry Fok, wanted it to be a symbol of where China was headed: “The White Swan Hotel must open all its doors. When I run a hotel in

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Guangzhou in China, I hope that the common people in China know that the world will become better and that the Reform and Opening Up will bring them good days.” Soon, the hotel was the first in China to become part of the Leading Hotels of the World and one of the first to obtain a five-star rating, as well as receiving visits from such distinguished personages as Queen Elizabeth II, Richard Nixon and Fidel Castro, to name a few. But it is not for these reasons that people have flocked to the White Swan Hotel since it reopened on July 14. Instead, many locals return to the grande dame of Guangzhou luxury hotels because they remember originally coming as younger versions of themselves, gobbling down dim sum with their parents and grandparents. While the rooms have been dazzlingly refurbished to accommodate modern tastes, many of the hotel’s original features remain, including the exquisite jade ship that dominates the lobby. And though looking out the building’s north side may not present quite the same Pearl River skyline as in 1983, gazing down onto Shamian Island’s concession-era buildings is like stepping back in time. Already the River Café’s sumptuous international buffet and scenic views are attracting innumerable diners, though those eager for a nostalgic taste of classic Cantonese cuisine will have to wait a little longer for the unveil-

ing of Jade River. Rest assured, many of the culinary and service staff who were with the White Swan before it closed for a refresh have returned to its walls, ensuring the continuity of a Guangzhou icon.

// White swan hotel, 1 shamian nan Jie, Liwan District, Guangzhou 广州市荔湾区沙面南街1号 (400 111 8888)

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ARTS Coming to a theater near you

What’s New

Inside Out After months of regulation, foreign TV shows are starting to resurface on China’s streaming media. While it’s a season behind, Sohu holds the exclusive rights to Empire. Described as a “hip-hop Dynasty,” the show has been a ratings sensation in America thanks to its sharp twists, commanding acting performances and top-notch tunes, created by music supervisor Timbaland. Available at tv.sohu.com. OCT 6

Pixar’s latest smash takes audiences literally inside the mind of a young girl who is struggling with her feelings after moving to a new city. Comedy stars like Saturday Night Live alums Amy Poehler and Bill Hader, The Daily Show’s Lewis Black and The Office’s Phyllis Smith and Mindy Kaling voice five of the girl’s personified emotions as she deals with her new environs. Released in the summer, Inside Out has been a global hit, raking in nearly USD750 million worldwide. Critics and families are enamored with its touching tale, a worthy follow-up by director Pete Docter to his 2009 tear-jerker Up.

Douban’s new D-Force record label has been on a tear signing up some of the country’s favorite indie acts. They’ll be releasing the second collaboration between Beijing rap legend J-Fever and Los Angeles producer Soulspeak. Color Blind is centered on love and desire, mixing smooth flows with sensuous beats. Start making babies to these sounds, available at site.douban.com/ dforcerecords.

Shanghai can be described as the city in China that never sleeps, and academics James Farrer and Andrew Field have explore that facet of the city throughout history in a new book. Shanghai Nightscapes explores the rich nightlife of China's sin city, from the roaring jazz clubs of the 1920s to the post-1980s revival. The book examines how these intercultural communities have formed throughout the decades. Available on Amazon.

Ant-Man

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There’s no stopping Marvel’s grip on the world’s cineplexes. In the latest release of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Anchorman’s Paul Rudd stars as an engineer-turned-petty crook who acquires a suit that shrinks him in size while increasing his strength. When he’s caught, the suit’s creator turns the tables and recruits him to take control of the ingenious apparel and protect it from his former protege, who wants to use the technology for nefarious purposes. Released in the summer, Ant-Man is Marvel’s 12th straight box-officetopping film.

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For the first time in six years, the highestgrossing film ever in China is a domestic production. Monster Hunt surpassed Fast 7 to gross a record USD380 million during its theatrical run. The film’s success has bolstered the country’s box office, which has already topped a record RMB30 billion this year. It’s also slated for a North American release in 2016.

This is a song for the broken hearted. Last month, Bon Jovi’s highly anticipated mainland debut was scuttled at the last second for murky reasons. Without getting into the rumors, Jon Bon joins other high-profile acts like Maroon 5 and Robbie Williams in having their China dates cancelled. At least Avicci will finally play Shanghai. Oh wait, he also called it off.

Fisherman Artist Jiang Deye Exhibition Until October 10, 9am-9pm, free admission. L/4, bldg e3, Oct-Loft, nanshan District, shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城创意文化园西区e3栋4楼 (182 6803 4717)

Regong Thangka Arts Exhibition Until november 1, 10am-4.30pm, free admission. L/2, south bldg, tianhe bldg, 133 tiyu xilu, tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区体育西路133号天河大厦南栋二楼

Greyish Story Until October 20, 10am-10pm, free admission. Kui Yuan Gallery, 9 xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区恤孤院路9号逵园艺术馆 (020-8765 9746)

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Thunderstruck!

Budweiser Storm Festival to electrify Shenzhen by Matthew Bossons

lectronic dance music, or EDM, is a comparatively recent musical phenomenon in the PRC. The genre has been popular for decades in Europe and has become a billboard mainstay in the United States, but China remains relatively virgin to its catchy beats, cascading tremolo and ear-slamming drops. It’s with this in mind that the organizers of Budweiser Storm Festival are bringing their celebration of electronic music thundering into Shenzhen next month. The two-day music fest, which will run November 21-22, is touted as China’s largest celebration of electro music culture – although it is the inaugural year for the festival in Shenzhen, Storm Festival is charging into its third year in Shanghai. Over the festival’s three-year history, it has earned praise for its creative stage design and ability to lure in heavy-hitting international acts. The large crowds of eclectically outfitted EDM enthusiasts that attend have also helped bolster the event’s reputation as a world-class affair. This year’s Shanghai Budweiser Storm Festival, running October 3-4, has already announced performances from EDM heavy-hitters Skrillex, Tiesto, Laidback Luke and A-Trak, among numerous others. The Shenzhen lineup, although thinner at the moment, boasts performances by Afrojack, Fedde Le Grand, Kaskade and Showtek. “We decided to make our expansion into Shenzhen mainly because of its close proximity to Hong Kong,” says Eric Zho, CEO of A2Live, the company behind Storm Festival. “Hong Kong has a more established relationship with electronic music.” People in Shenzhen, much like those in Shanghai, are accustomed to international fads, making it easier to get the locals involved.

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The drug culture in America really helped the EDM culture develop so quickly there. China doesn’t have that advantage

“The first year we did Storm, it was mostly foreigners that attended,” said Zho. “We are starting to see a lot more interest from Chinese people.” Zho credits much of this shift in interest to a number of successful collaborations between high-profile international DJs and mainland Chinese artists. For instance, the track ‘Lose Myself,’ which brought together Swedish hitmaker Avicii and Mandopop Star Wang Leehom, has been hailed for opening up the Chinese consciousness to DJ culture. It was the world’s first mainstream Chinese EDM song, and its performance on the Middle Kingdom’s music charts was indisputably impressive. If you are failing to see why Budweiser Storm Festival’s Shenzhen debut is big news, remember China is a country where EDM has made relatively few inroads and prominent international DJs don’t routinely perform here. “I see where the rave culture is now in China as about where we were in the United States seven or eight years ago,” says Zho, who is originally a Los Angeles native. “The drug culture in America really helped the EDM culture develop so quickly there. China doesn’t have that advantage because there is no drug culture.” Despite the regularly noted connection between EDM and drug use, past incarnations of Storm Festival have seen relatively few issues, according to Zho. “You will always have some people that come in and use drugs, but for the most part there have been no problems,” he says. “We have a good relationship with the authorities, and the festival has lots of police officers present, both uniformed and undercover.” // For more information on budweiser storm Festivals shenzhen event visit their website: a2storm.cn

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Proximity Butterfly Songs to celebrate women BY Andrew Chin

Medusae in a sense is a cry out to my mom and also a call out to women in general to find the strength they need in their lives to redefine themselves as human beings in a history that tells them to be a certain way.

ince forming a dozen years ago in Chengdu, multicultural quartet Proximity Butterfly have crafted a psychedelic sound that mixes ancient Chinese instruments with hard rock akin to Jane’s Addiction and Led Zeppelin. “The very first part of the band was established in a very accidental way,” recalls frontman Joshua C. Love. “We weren’t really looking to make music initially, but were looking to find something that was based in deep expressions. The music became a system of telling stories.” They’ve crafted an impressive discography that includes 2011’s Sichuan Earthquakeinspired concept album, Reprieve. However, their latest disc, Medusae, turns down the screaming for a hypnotic tribute to the struggles of women. “This album is a personal story for me,” Love says. “I haven’t really seen my mother for a very long time, and my relationship with her has been a shifting one. I know who my father is, but I’ve never really spent a lot of time with him, so my mother’s always been important. “She had a rocky patch in her life that left a lot of distance between the two of us. Medusae in a sense is a cry out to my mom

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– to let her know that I love her – while being at the same time a call out to women in general to find the strength they need in their lives to redefine themselves as human beings in a history that tells them to be a certain way.” The Maybe Mars-released disc marks a new chapter for the group with Love admitting that the Mars Volta-inspired Reprieve was recorded during “a really rough time for the band with a lot of negative energy around.” “There was a lot more peace for this album,” he notes. “I started to realize that I didn’t have to be so harsh or negative. If I changed my tone or looked at the world a little differently, the product of that will also be different. Medusae is the first phase of looking at hope as not a distant thing but as something you create and actively engage. “It’s funny. I posted the album on Facebook and a lot of women from high school and college have really nice things to say about the songs. There’s a concerned care about the gravity of the lyrics, which have made me appreciate the relationship I have with these people.” Now the group is spreading its positive vibes across the country for its first national

tour since their 10th anniversary celebrations. They will stop off in Guangzhou and Shenzhen in the midst of a creative high. “We’ve been playing these songs which are inspiring new songs, so we’re already creating a whole new album,” Love explains. “We have close to 12 songs that are kind of a response to Medusae and have been adding a few songs that no one has heard before to the show.” The band’s return to the limelight is part of a Chengdu rock uprising, with young local acts like Hiperson and Stolen releasing their debut albums to great acclaim. Love praises the attitude of Chengdu’s music scene. “There’s no aggressiveness between bands,” he says. “People are generally friendly with each other and trying to contribute to the scene. That’s an important element to creating music. Everyone is trying to get more involved because it’s just meaningful.”

// October 23, 8-9.30pm, rMb60 pre-sale, rMb80 at the door. 191 space, 191 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州越秀区广州大道中191号 (020-8737 9375); October 25, 9-11pm, rMb60 pre-sale, rMb80 at the door. On stage, no. 10-13, 1/F, block b, bldg 4, software industry base,

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From J to Z

Shanghai’s legendary jazz institution comes to the South by Andrew Chin

Z is an institution in Shanghai. Not only does the brand run one of the most popular jazz clubs in town – in addition to several smaller venues – it also heads up a jazz school and organizes a huge annual festival featuring a diverse melange of international and local big bands, soloists and other smooth blues cats. Now, it’s heading south. In Shenzhen, the group has already opened a low-key performance hub, On Stage, while Guangzhou’s very own JZ Club is touching down this month. To coincide with this event, JZ are collaborating on two nights of the 2015 Guangzhou Jazz Festival, held at Xinghai Concert Hall. We spoke to JZ founder Ren Yuqing, former bass player to legendary rocker Cui Jian, about how it all began.

JZ Festival was one of the first big festivals in Shanghai. What inspired the idea and how would you describe the evolution of the outdoor festival market from the first JZ Festival to now? I went to the Beijing Jazz Festival in 1994. At the time, Beijing was the center of the music scene in China. I felt that Shanghai was a city that could support its own music community and expanded from a single club on Fuxing Lu to an international outdoor music festival so more people could share this experience. When JZ Festival began, there were only two or three outdoor music festivals in all of China, but now there are hundreds. Most of the early outdoor festival promoters took on the challenge out of a love for music. I think the government has recognized these festivals as a positive experience, so they have been supportive of more and more outdoor festivals over the years. The last few years JZ Festival has had some stellar headliners, including innumerable old legends and Grammy winners. Were you always able to attract top international acts and what has the reception been to the JZ Festival internationally? The international music scene in Shanghai is much different than when we organized the first JZ Festival over 10 years ago. As the festival grew, so did our ability to attract bigger and bigger headliners. I regularly travel to international festivals like Antibes, Montreax, North Sea, Cape Town and Java, and have established many friendships with festival directors, producers and artists. More and more international artists are interested in playing in China and contact us about performing at JZ Festival. We organized

JZ Festival events in Beijing last year and have even more JZ Festival events planned for this October in Guangzhou, Dalian, and Shenzhen. The JZ operation has been a major force in spreading jazz across China. How does the JZ Festival help domestic artists? In addition to our festivals, JZ Music also has several clubs in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Wuhan that book domestic artists year-round. The newest JZ Club in Guangzhou is scheduled to open soon, and our team regularly promotes and produces local talent. In addition, we have arrangements with other international festivals that allow domestic artists to perform abroad. We just sent Coco Zhao to play the Antibes Festival in France this July, and the Antibes Festival will fly Charles Pasi over to play JZ Festival in Shanghai this October. JZ Music has had a long history of creating opportunities for cultural exchange.

What was the first JZ Festival like and when did it hit its current format of being a multi-stage showcase? The first JZ Festival took place on a single stage at our club on Fuxing Lu. Over five nights, about 1,000 people showed up. We expanded to two stages in Jing'an Park, three stages at Century Park and, eventually, over five different stages at Expo Park. I think the biggest challenge of having a festival that now hosts tens of thousands of people is keeping the original vision of creating an event where music lovers could share a unique experience. I still remember how it all started and try to stay true to my roots. What are your thoughts on the outdoor music festival market in China in general and what are some of the unique challenges that you face as a promoter compared to others around the world? I want to see the outdoor festival market in China support more musical diversity and believe that organizing a music festival means more than just creating entertainment. China does not have as many domestic music artists compared to other countries, so we make a conscious effort to support and develop the local music community. The local infrastructure to hold large-scale music festivals is also less established, so our goal is to continue to improve production and professional standards to the level of the top international jazz festivals. // the 2015 Guangzhou Jazz Festival takes place October 2230. if you live in Guangzhou, turn to our events calendar for the various concerts and talks taking place, or visit our brandnew website: www.thatsmags.com/guangzhou

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DARK WATERS Probing the depths of China’s mounting crisis By Jocelyn Richards

or the last three consecutive years, the World Economic Forum has cited a water supply crisis as one of the top five global risks facing mankind. In 2015, water shortage jumped to the top of the list, making it more hazardous than infectious disease and weapons of mass destruction. In China, a two-pronged crisis has already arrived. In 2012, more than half of the groundwater in almost 200 cities tested “bad” or “extremely bad,” according to Chinese government statistics. Apart from treating toxic lakes and polluted drinking water, the country is also tackling a severe water deficit. Eight regions – including Shanghai and Beijing – are over 50 percent below the water poverty line set by the World Bank. Four of China’s five major farming provinces are also among the driest places in the country. As a dominant exporter of agricultural products, China’s lack of water isn’t a confined dilemma – it’s a global problem.

WHERE GUANGDONG STANDS

isted as one of the nine “at risk” provinces by China Water Risk – a Hong Kong-based nonprofit research organization – Guangdong is neither waterrich nor scarce. Protecting the Pearl River Delta’s natural waterways from careless waste and pollution, therefore, is imperative to ensuring the province evades a water deficit. Unfortunately, starting in the 80s, South China’s special economic zone has consistently favored industrial development over environmental sustainability. “Guangzhou has around 230 rivers and brooks total, 60 of which are tested, although that number recently dropped to 51,” says Li Zhou, program manager at Greenovation Hub. “70 percent of those don’t meet official benchmarks, which isn’t ideal by citizen or government standards.” The state of Guangdong’s natural water pollution paints a bleak picture, but drinking water – at least in urban areas – is treated to a satisfactory level. Zhou and his colleague, Guanjun Feng, program officer at Greenovation Hub, agree that those who live in the central districts of China’s firsttier cities can expect their tap water to meet government standards (see page 42 to learn how China’s standards compare to the rest of the world). “Guangzhou is actually one of the most transparent local governments in the country when it comes to reporting specific water contaminant levels,” says Zhou. Every month, state websites list the quality of water tested in natural streams and each of Guangzhou’s primary wastewater plants. The results of the government tests correspond with the independent research of Greenovation Hub. “Just remember, the quality of water leaving a wastewater plant isn’t the same as that which enters your home,” says Feng. “Corroding pipes and dirty storage tanks can release contaminants into the water on its way back to your kitchen sink.” A portion of Guangzhou’s pipes – especially those in the older districts of Haizhu, Liwan and Yuexiu – were built in the 40s and 80s. Shenzhen assembled most of its pipes in the 90s while Zhujiang New Town finished construction in the 00s. Depending on which city and district you live in, how old your apartment is and how often your neighborhood disinfects its holding tank, it may be worth investing in a home water filter just to be safe (see page 43 for a list of effective filters on the market). For rural inhabitants, the story

40 41 isn’t so encouraging. As China gradually pushes factories out of its metropolises and into the countryside, crucial sources of fresh water are running amok with manmade toxins. It’s an intuitive concept – the closer one lives to factories, the more likely one’s tap water is drawn from a questionable source. That could mean a higher risk of cancer-inducing byproducts that arise when chlorine – which is used to treat the water – reacts with organic chemicals from agricultural and industrial discharge. “We put far too much chlorine into our water,” shrugs Dr. Shaobin Huang, professor of environmental engineering at the College of Environment and Energy of South China University of Technology. “It’s cheaper than using ozone disinfection, but chlorine is a corrosive matter. If it is strong enough to fight bacteria and certain chemicals, then it can also fight against our bodies.” Organic chemical runoff from farms and factories is expensive to treat properly, but small towns and villages – the new homes of China’s major industrial plants – lack capital to deal with the problem. The tendrils of polluted water don’t stop there. Guangdong’s rural districts also house most of its farmers, meaning that substandard tap water (and even groundwater) is being used to cultivate fruits and vegetables consumed by millions each year. Food safety, in other words, goes hand in hand with the effective treatment of rural water.

DRY ROAD AHEAD

SOURCES OF WATER

uangzhou collected its drinking water from the Pearl River throughout the 90s, but by 2004, the water had grown too contaminated. New plans to construct Zhujiang New Town and Guangzhou University Town further persuaded the city to reach outward and retrieve water from Xijiang, Beijiang and Dongjiang. Today, the Pearl River still tests “extremely bad” – or at Level V/V for surface water – despite the fact that the mayor insists on taking a dip every spring to prove otherwise. By comparison, surface water must test at or above Levels I-II before it can be considered as a source for drinking water.

xperts predict that if business continues as usual, China’s demand for water will exceed total supply by 2030. According to China Water Risk, the Chinese government has said it will spend nearly RMB4 trillion – or USD628 billion – between 2011 and 2020 to safeguard fresh water. The future fate of China’s water balances on a variety of factors – pollution, utilization of recycled water, power sources and climate change. This year’s so-called “Water Ten Plan” addresses three of the above issues, unveiling a “Three Red Line” approach to control total water use, improve usage efficiency and prevent and control pollution. Currently, most provinces in China reuse about 10 percent of their water, dumping sewage

Shenzhen, Huizhou and Hong Kong obtain water from the East River (Dongjiang), while Guangzhou primarily relies on the west tributary (Xijiang) and the northern arm (Beijiang), near Panyu. “We see these municipal governments bicker over water every year,” smirks Zhou. “You have huge cities like Hong Kong and Shenzhen sharing the end of one tributary. Guangzhou gets all of its water from outside the city borders but never offers subsidies to the regions it takes from.” Since the rivers all flow towards the South China Sea, any pollution that occurs in the north – in Guangxi or Hunan, for example – will affect the quality of water downstream in Guangdong.

and waste into nearby waterways instead. This latest policy will require cities in water scarce regions to reuse 20 percent of recycled water by 2020. In the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, that rate should reach 30 percent. In addition to recycling water, the government is determined to protect fresh water at its source. Until now, China has overwhelmingly followed in the footsteps of the US – treating water retrospectively while continuing to pollute it. Protecting fresh water sources, however, is China’s only hope to reverse water deficits in a cost-effective, timely manner. A third major challenge facing the nation’s water treatment is power. China’s water is bound in a catch-22 with energy production, whereby power requires water and water requires power during treatment, transport and distribution. As

A THIRSTY SHENZHEN

n September of this year, Coco Liu of the Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program published an eye-opening report on Shenzhen’s water shortage. Statistics from the government put Shenzhen in the top 10 most water-scarce cities in China, with residents allotted less than 160 cubic metes of water per person in 2010 – or one-fifth of the United Nations’ definition of absolute scarcity (500 cubic meters). Although set in a subtropical river delta that experiences heavy monsoons each year, Shenzhen ironically lacks water, because no major rivers run through its border. On top of that, poor treatment of discharged wastewater has led to heavy pollution in seasonal creeks, tainting local drinking water. Historically, the young city met persistent drought, including a three-year dry spell that occurred in the early 90s at the onset of urban development. To combat its water shortage, Shenzhen invested millions in 2001 to divert water from the Dongjiang, which soon became a lifeline for the city. Five years later, officials decided to expand the project, constructing 106 kilometers of pipes, tunnels and pumping stations to satisfy 70 percent of Shenzhen’s water demand. In recent years, however, closer examination of the Dongjiang diversion scheme has shown its costs outweigh gains. Moving so much water requires significant energy. Since a majority of Shenzhen’s energy is generated by coal-fired power plants, massive water diversion would spark dangerously high emissions and unwelcome smog. Today, the city still relies heavily on the Dongjiang, but the government is shifting its focus towards the use of reclaimed water. New wastewater recycling factories are popping up across the landscape. Shenzhen currently leads the nation with nearly 60 percent of its wastewater processed for reuse. Demand for water, however, continues to climb. Officials have mentioned plans to transfer water from the Xijiang – Guangzhou’s main source – located nearly two hundred kilometers away from Futian. Yet cost, energy requirements and qualms over emissions will likely prove too great to bother.

stated in China Water Risk’s report 'Towards a Water & Energy Secure China' published earlier this year, 93 percent of China’s power generation is water-reliant. Coal-related industries and plants are estimated to account for half of total industrial water use in China. Other sources of power – including hydro, nuclear, solar and wind – bring separate water risks of their own. Finding a sustainable

WHO’S IN CHARGE?

he answer varies by province, city, district and village. Guangzhou and Shenzhen, two of the wealthiest municipalities in the country, rely almost exclusively on state-run treatment plants. Smaller cities like Dongguan and Foshan, however, encourage local, private companies to build rudimentary plants in the face of limited government funding. Across the country, financially strained administrations tend to be more willing to embrace privatization and outsourcing. In Lanzhou, the capital of China’s second poorest province, French company Veolia facilitates most of the city’s water. Fujian, the province directly east of Guangdong, sees about half of its water managed by foreign companies. “The government is encouraging private capitals’ involvement in wastewater treatment projects,” says Feng Hu, head of development and projects at China Water Risk. “Both central and provincial governments have issued various policies to encourage private investment. In April 2015, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Finance issued the ‘Implementing Opinions to Promote PPP in Water Pollution Prevention & Control’ to prioritize such projects and provide financial support.” Dubbed “Water Ten Plan” for short, the new policy welcomes foreign investment and cooperation, although full participation – especially on the supply side – still faces resistance. From the experience of one leading US equipment manufacturer who supplies to over 60 countries worldwide, penetrating the Chinese market took more than 10 years. “We first attempted to enter the China market in the late 80s with one of our product brands. Our first successful project was in the early 90s, although consistent business didn't begin to materialize until after 2000," says their Asia sales manager. "Chinese customers have very high expectations in our industry. With the continuous development of local competitors of our products, we are driven to prove our value to the customers.” In their experience, some keys to success in China are local representation, customer service, design and field service support and maintaining consistent contact with design institutes and contractors. Today, their primary markets are in the provinces along the eastern seaboard, in addition to reaching as far south and west as Sichuan and Yunnan, and all the way to Heilongjiang province in the north.

power solution in the midst of dwindling water reserves is one of the greatest impasses China will confront this century. Climate change will also play a pivotal role, as extreme weather events grow more common and disturb trends in water use, infrastructure and climate patterns. Heavy reliance on coal has already exacerbated China’s carbon emissions. Around the world,

evidence of climate-induced water scarcity is growing, with Sao Paolo, Brazil, as the most cited example. For China, the way forward is hazy. The best solution will be one that does little harm to the environment while still meeting the demands of a modernizing society. The public is well aware of the problem – a 2014 survey by the Ministry of Environmental Protection found 86.8 percent of Chinese are “highly concerned” over drinking water and food safety – but knowledge of water conservation and safety is far less pervasive. And unlike the vast majority of risks facing China and the international community, a water supply crisis does not loom on some distant horizon. It waits within our lifetime, as far away as our pace decides.

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WHAT’S IN THE WATER?

ow much is too much? The following chart compares the drinking water standards of the World Health Organization (WHO), United States Environmental Protection Agency’s maximum contaminant level (US MCL), and China’s original drinking water standards from 1985, along with the most recent revisions implemented in 2006. To give an idea of where actual pollutant levels fall, we’ve included results of July tests conducted at the Nanzhou Treatment Plant – Guangzhou’s largest and most modern wastewater plant.

For more information and to download monthly test results, visit www.gzwater.gov.cn. Actual contaminant levels vary by location.

ARSENIC

FLUORIDE

MERCURY

Sources: Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards and glass and electronics production wastes. Adverse health effects: Skin damage, cardiovascular disease, circulatory system problems, increased risk of cancer. WHO: < 0.01mg/L US MCL: < 0.01mg/L China 1985: < 0.05mg/L China 2006: < 0.01mg/L July 2015 levels: < 0.001mg/L

Sources: Naturally occurring in most water supplies; also enters as discharge from fertilizer or aluminum factories. Adverse health effects: Too little fluoride can cause cavities and tooth decay. Too much fluoride results in fluorosis, including skeletal fluorosis – the weakening of teeth and bones. WHO: 1.5mg/L US MCL: 0.7mg/L China 1985: 1mg/L China 2006: 1mg/L July 2015 levels: 0.3mg/L

Sources: Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; and runoff from croplands. Adverse health effects: Kidney damage. WHO: 0.006 mg/L US MCL: 0.002 mg/L China 1985: 0.001mg/L China 2006: 0.001mg/L July 2015 levels: < 0.0001mg/L

CADMIUM Sources: Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints. Adverse health effects: Kidney and liver damage. WHO: < 0.003 mg/L US MCL: < 0.005mg/L China 1985: < 0.01mg/L China 2006: < 0.005mg/L July 2015 levels: <0.004mg/L

LEAD Sources: Corrosion of household plumbing systems and erosion of natural deposits. Adverse health effects: Delays in the physical or mental development of infants and children; kidney problems and high blood pressure in adults. WHO: < 0.01mg/L US MCL: < 0.015mg/L China 1985: < 0.05mg/L China 2006: < 0.01mg/L July 2015 levels: <0.0025

PERCHLORATE Sources: Naturally occurring and man-made chemical that is used to produce rocket fuel, fireworks, flares and explosives. Adverse health effects: Interferes with the normal functioning of the thyroid gland; especially harmful to developing fetuses and infants. WHO: 0.01mg/kg of body weight/day US MCL: No official standard; varies by state: 0.001-0.015mg/L China: None July 2015 levels: Unknown; tests not yet required.

AQUA A-LIST Sifting through the best filters

race yourselves: tap water in China is actually held to stricter standards than bottled water. We don’t recommend you stick your head under the sink and guzzle up, but before you go broke splurging on Watsons costly jugs, consider investing in

a home water filter instead. You’ll save cash and rack up major karma points for being environmentally friendly. To help our readers in this intimidating endeavor, we compiled an exhaustive list of the top water filters on the market. When in doubt, remember to take it slow. The slower the filtration method, the more effective.

Pitcher filters: Though a popular choice, pitcher filters are one of the most expensive options, as the pricey cartridges require frequent replacement. Utilizing GAC (granulated activated carbon), pitcher sieves only remove some chlorine and hydrogen sulfide and cannot effectively reduce all VOCs, metals, pesticides or fluoride. Rating: Average Try: Laica, Brita, Philips (RMB200-500 on Tmall) Reverse osmosis filters: These units rely on a membrane that removes contaminants from water in conjunction with a GAC to eliminate chlorine. Considered to be very effective at trapping pollutants, reverse osmosis filters are a foolproof solution. Rating: Very good Try: A.O. Smith AR series (RMB6,0009,000 on Tmall); Tap Master TMAFC, APEC Water 5-Stage RO System, iSpring RO System (USD160-350 on Amazon)

Distillers: With a distiller, untreated water is converted into water vapor and then condensed back into liquid form. Most of the contaminants are left behind in a boiling chamber, while the resulting condensed water is free of arsenic, asbestos, pesticides, fluoride, lead, mercury, nitrate, TCE, radium, radon and bacteria. Rating: Excellent Try: Aubox 蒸馏水机 (RMB300-530 on Tmall); Waterwise 4000, Megahome Countertop Distiller (USD200-300 on Amazon)

Under counter/sink filters: Unlike simple faucet or countertop filters (which don’t remove many contaminants), under counter filters are more comprehensive and can remove lead and heavy metals, chlorine, E. coli and more. Rating: Good Try: Philips, 3M Filtrete, GE, Pentair, Litree (立升) (RMB1,100-3,000 on Tmall)

Gravity-fed filters: One of the best options on the market, gravity-fed filters are excellent at removing chlorine, chlorination byproducts, fluoride, VOCs, pesticides, particulates and pharmaceuticals. Able to operate without electricity, these units clean water as it drips down from an upper chamber to a lower chamber. Rating: Excellent Try: Berkey (USD228-650 on www. berkeyfilters.com), ProPur (USD190 on www.gopropur.com) Shower filters: Showering allows some water to seep through your skin and orifices. If you live in a rural part of China or an extremely old apartment, consider buying a shower fixture that filters out excess chlorine and other byproducts. Rating: Good Try: 3M, Honeywell HBF-W shower filter (RMB240-400 on Tmall); Sprite HOB-CM Brass Shower Filter (USD93 on Amazon) Whole-house filtration: Those who prefer to shower, wash produce and do laundry using filtered water should consider purchasing a whole-house filtration system. After an initial investment, these systems can last up to 12 months before needing filter replacement. Rating: Excellent Try: Pentair (RMB8,880+ on Tmall); A.J. Antunes (brand used by Starbucks and McDonald’s in China: USD1,150+ on ajantunes.com)

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FOODPRINTS A4 of /m3) et he (80g s 1 er s p pa Liter 10

1 egg (40g) rs 135 Lite

1 bag o (200g f potato cri ) sps 185 L iters

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es ho r) f s the ir o lea rs pa e 1 ovin Lite (b 00 8,0 to 1 toma (70g) rs 13 Lite

In a country where water per capita

1p o (10 tato 0 25 g) Lite rs

1 c (1 up 14 25m of c of 0 fe Lit l) e er s

How much water do you eat?

is one-third of the global average, limiting our 'foodprints' – or the amount of virtual water

1 hamburger (150g) 2,400 Liters

we consume through different foods – is a crucial 1 pork chop (8oz) 1,400 Liters

step towards preserving China’s dwindling resource. That delicious slab of steak you gobbled up last week? It required 17 bathtubs of water to produce, or about

k 1 stea (8oz) Liters 3,500

to wash it down? That took 75 liters of water to create.

ruits and vegetables (like humans) are what they eat. Whereas processed foods aren’t directly affected by the quality of water used in their production, fresh fruits and veggies soak up all the nutrients – and pollutants – from the water and soil where they grow. In Guangdong province, many rural farms use subpar tap water or groundwater to treat fields. Over time, invisible contaminants such as trace metals and bacteria seep into the roots and stalks of vegetables. Even organic produce could encounter untreated water and host a range of pollutants as a result. “In the short term, you cannot tell the influence, but we know the air

1 (2 glas 20 00m s o fm 0 Lit l) ilk er s

of e ss juic gla 1 ange l) or 00m iters (2 0 L 17 1s bre lice 40 ad of Lit (30 ers g)

1 or ang e (1 0 0 50 L g) iters

3,500 liters of water. The glass of beer you ordered

1 glass o (250m f beer l) 75 Lite rs

tea 1 cup of (250ml) 35 Liters

and groundwater in China are polluting fruits and vegetables,” says Juan Zhang, founder of Sunshine Fruits. Zhang advises health-conscious customers to select imported organic fruit and hydroponic vegetables (which are fed filtered water) when possible. Not sure how to distinguish what’s organic or not? You’re not alone. Zhang admits many grocery stores make it nearly impossible for customers (including Chinese-speaking ones) to detect true organic products from guileful posers. “I was in Olé the other day and a sign said ‘organic’ when I knew the fruit wasn’t. Always check for certificates on the packaging to confirm.” The Chinese government has issued three official logos to differentiate between ‘organic,’

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Organic 有机蔬菜

Not polluted Green Food 无公害蔬菜绿色蔬菜

Chemical Banned pesticides

Restricted

Fertilizer

Banned

Restricted

Growth regulator

Banned

Allowed

Restricted

‘not polluted’ and ‘green’ produce. Although you still won’t know the quality of the water used in cultivation, you can at least avoid additional toxins transferred from fertilizer, pesticides and growth hormones.

RUNNING ON EMPTY Per capita water resources fall

SAFE 11

Per capita water use rises

Tibet Qinghai Xinjiang Yunnan Hainan Guangxi Jiangxi Fujian Sichuan Hunan Guizhou Only

Jiangsu Henan Hebei Ningxia Shanghai Beijing Tianjin

14 percent of

Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land is arable

AT RISK 9 Heilongjiang Guangdong Chongqing Zhejiang Inner Mongolia Hubei Jilin Anhui Shaanxi

4 of the 5 top farming provinces in China are amongst the Dry 11

wheat potatoes pork China is the # tomatoes global producer of: cotton

World Bank water poverty mark (1,000m3/person/year)

DRY 11 Gansu Liaoning Jiangsu

2013 Economic Exposure to Dry 11 Water Scarce Regions

GDP

Extreme water scarce (<500m3/person/year)

Source : China Water Risk, NBSC 2014

2000-2013 7 of the Dry 11 run water deficits

National average (2,015m3/person/year)

Henan Shandong Shanxi Hebei Ningxia Shanghai Beijing Tianjin

Dry 11

44%

INDUSTRY

38%

45%

Other

AGRICULTURE

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PATH TO POWER Water grabbing through dams By Christine Gilbert

pic yet quiet, spanning continents, costing billions of dollars and affecting environmental, socio-economic and industrial sectors around the world, the race for water began long ago — and China had a head start. According to Robert Gusentine’s op-ed ‘China’s Water Grab’ in the Washington Times , “‘Oriental despotism’ arose in Asia because of the need in China and elsewhere to control the water supply.” In order to hydrate the masses, the Middle Kingdom has embarked on a mission of “water grabbing” for centuries – or land grabbing with water rights as the main incentive. In 2005, the International Water Management Institute projected that by 2025, 1.8 billion people would live in water-scarce areas – including China. The message was clear, and both the government and private companies began seeking ways to capitalize on water both inside and outside the country’s borders. Though protested, one of the largest national water projects in the world was eventually approved, the Three Gorges Dam, displacing 1.3 million villagers and dredging up a heap of sediment and controversy as it opened its floodgates in 2009. The colossal structure sits atop the Yangtze River, covering 1,045 square kilometers in Hubei province. In January, Xinhua reported the dam as beating the previous world record for hydropower generation, saying it generated more than

98.8 billion kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity in 2014 – the equivalent of over 11 nuclear reactors in terms of energy output. While the dam reduces coal consumption by millions of tons a year, increases the Yangtze’s barge capacity and significantly lowers the transportation costs of consumer goods, it has garnered criticism for its displacement of 1.3 million people and unprecedented flooding of farmlands, factories and mines over 632 square kilometers of land. Additionally, NASA pointed out early on that the project would slow the rotation of the earth slightly. Dams are one of the most common and impactful forms of water grabbing. China plans to continue this approach of collecting water by building dams in the Himalayas on the Tibetan Plateau. As Gusentine observed, “The Tibetan Plateau and surrounding Himalayas hold the headwaters of many of the continent’s largest rivers, including the Yellow, Yangtze, Mekong, [and] Ganges… all of which combine to supply fresh water to nearly half the world’s population.” The Mekong winds through Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. China commissioned their first dam of the Mekong in 1992, and today has several along the river in Yunnan province. In 2013, the Guardian reported Indian geopolitical analyst Brahma Chellaney as saying about China’s presence in the region: "China is engaged in the greatest water grab in history. Not only is it damming the rivers on

the plateau, it is financing and building megadams in Pakistan, Laos, Burma and elsewhere and making agreements to take the power," meaning the race for water often gets tied to the race for energy. In Africa, the water-energy combo has become one of the most socio-politically debated issues between countries, with Chinese entities playing an important role: bankrolling. Both the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and the China Development Bank have given loans of USD500 million each to back Ethiopia's Gibe III Dam. Water experts from various research and conservation groups, like NGO International Rivers, have warned of the devastating effects to the lake and local people if completed – even going so far as to compare it to the destruction of the Aral Sea. After completion, the dam will power the third largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, doubling Ethiopia’s previous power supply to output 1,870 megawatts. While the dam was planned to power not only Ethiopia but Kenya, Sudan and Djibouti, no power purchase agreements have been signed. With lack of transparency about the project conducted in a region already prone to conflict (and full of armed inhabitants), the future is murky, despite the energy benefits of Gibe III. For now, the world looks to oil to sustain itself, but indications of the struggle for water have already began to surface, with China continuing to prepare for that time.

WATER WARS

he statistic is well known – only 2.5 percent of the Earth’s water is freshwater – but how will that seemingly trivial fact thrust our world into war? Experts suggest a geographical mismatch in natural resources and demand will fuel desperate conflict in the future. China – which houses 20 percent of the world’s population but only 7 percent of its fresh water – is a prime example. Between 2010 and 2030, China plans to add 1.2 terawatts of water-reliant power – equivalent to adding the combined total installed capacity of the US, the UK and Australia. Yet with seven provinces suffering water deficits and dozens of cities approaching the World Bank’s water poverty mark, China will soon be forced to find additional rivers to source its mandate. Natural rivers, however, do not yield to the artificial boundaries of nation states. Eight countries see their prized waterways pass through the mainland, creating fear and controversy over China’s choice of sites for future diversion projects. In April 2015, the Diplomat published an article describing how China’s alleged plans to harness the waters of the Brahmaputra River could wreak havoc in India and Bangladesh, two riparian states located downstream. Two months later, the media outlet retracted its statement, clarifying, “Chinese policymakers eventually decided to halt further discussion about the Grand Western Water Diversion Plan (which mentions diverting water from the Brahmaputra River) and approved a less radical proposal that would link the upstream Yangtze and Yellow rivers.” Experts at China Water Risk agree, noting that the only official government proposal includes harnessing water from the upper reaches of the Yangtze

River. Still, the non-profit organization maintains that China “may have no choice but to dam the tributaries of transboundary rivers for hydropower in the drive for energy security.” India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand and Vietnam are among the nations with rivers that start in China. Around the world, dozens of countries are undergoing water crises imparted by rapid climate change, population growth and a rising demand for meat – which requires a significant amount of water for production. Karachi, Pakistan, saw protests over water shortages earlier this year, while 20 million residents in Sao Paulo, Brazil, have been forced to go without running water for days at a time. California is entering its fourth year of severe drought and worst dry spell in twelve hundred years, compelling citizens to swap their gardens for artificial turf and farmers to abandon their crops.

There is no question that water shortages plague a majority of global powers, but will that be enough to incite brutal warfare? In the past, cooperation over transboundary water resources has proved more common than military action. Israel and Jordan, for example, share access to the Jordan River, which begins in Syria and forms a natural border between the two nations. Over the last 50 years, the river’s annual flow has dipped from 1.3 billion cubic meters to less than 30 million cubic meters. In 2013, after years of cross-national negotiations, the Israeli Water Authority agreed to pump water regularly from Lake Kinneret into the lower Jordan River – a decision that will benefit both nations. Diplomacy has worked in the past, but a global water supply crisis would bring desperate levels of resource disparity. In a thirsty world, impetus for war may not rest in reason, but in the will to survive.

Countries with rivers that start in China Country

IRWR (billion m3/yr)

TRWR (billion m3/yr)

External reliance (billion m3/yr)

External reliance (%)

Bangladesh

105

1,227

1,122

91%

Cambodia

121

476

356

75%

India

1,446

1,911

465

24%

Laos

190

334

143

43%

Myanmar

1,003

1,168

165

14%

Pakistan

247

192

78%

Thailand

225

439

214

49%

Vietnam

359

884

525

59%

IRWR — Internal Renewable Water Resource TRWR — Total Renewable Water Resource

Sources: China Water Risk, FAO AQUASTAT

“Water will become the next big power, not only in China but the whole world… wars may start over the scarcity of water.” – Li Haifeng, Vice President of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd

SPORTS education

Parenting vs. Paranoia

When ignorance is bliss by Lena Gidwani

y name is Lena Gidwani, and I’m a paranoid parent. I’m constantly wracked by fear and kept awake by doomsday scenarios of escalators swallowing my children whole. I am also convinced that along this arduous journey called parenting, I will somehow miss the vital indication that my offspring are in grave danger. Experts say that kids – any kids – are far more likely to be hit by a passing car or scalded by hot water than randomly kidnapped or have their organs removed. But it’s the latter that freaks me out the most. When did I get so paranoid? When did I start seeing hazards in every corner? When did I start to stop my kids playing out in the parks by themselves or walking to the main gate of my apartment building to catch their school bus? Now, just to make myself feel good, I take pleasure in telling everyone that my little ones know how to use the iPad better than me; that they’ve seen just about all those nonsensical shows on the Cartoon Network in their selfappointed playroom. Note that these are all indoor, couch-potato activities, and yes, most of it involves no collaborative play. While I’m not alone in my fears, it doesn’t mean I’m thinking clearly. On a recent flight back to China, I buried myself in a stimulating book penned some 14 years ago by Frank Furedi. Titled Paranoid Parenting: Why Ignoring the Experts May Be Best for Your Child, it documents the growing

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Kids are far more likely to be hit by a passing car or scalded by hot water than randomly kidnapped or have their organs removed tendency to extend adult supervision into every aspect of children’s lives, claiming that virtually every experience associated with early life now comes with a health warning. And Mr. Furedi is right. Child protection crusaders have declared that kids are more at risk than ever before, as the dangers that they once faced offline, such as strangers luring them away with fluffy candy, are now online, making even their desks unsafe. As a result, especially during the past decade or two, the banning of a variety of activities or actions associated with our traditional juvenescence has acquired a relentless dynamic. Take the proliferation of the ‘no touch’ rule for example, introduced to prevent adults coming into direct physical contact with youngsters. Even those working in an early-years educational setting feel that their actions are constantly under public scrutiny. While many

agree with the rule, most of us will also concur that there’s nothing quite like a comforting hug to make those inevitable boo-boos go away. The same experts that warn of these dangers also, as noted by Furedi, say that the best way to protect children is to cultivate their aspiration for independence and autonomy. They claim that through the experience gained from engaging with the world, our offspring gain the inner strength and resources to manage risks and develop strategies for dealing with external threats to their personhood. So paradoxically, in the current climate, parents are discouraged from doing precisely what is likely to provide their kids with the existential security they need to make their way in the world. Therefore, Paranoid Parenting argues, parents must learn to have confidence in their own judgments to enable themselves to bring up self-assured, imaginative, capable sons and daughters, all whilst attempting to block out noise from those experts who claim to know it all, but essentially know nothing about your child. My 12-hour plane journey resulted in plenty of thought-provoking confab with my significant other, to say the least. My spouse claimed that my excessive reliance on imported products and disdain of parks, buildings built in less than six months, public bathrooms and taxis was the root of our problem. Bacteria for thought, indeed. My name is Lena Gidwani, and I’m just a parent.

health » COMMUNITY

Inconceivable

Causes and treatments for sterility and infertility by Dr. Djobo Clemence

n recent years, due to environmental and ecological influences, life stress and later childbearing age, there are a growing number of couples with infertility problems. Incidence of infertility in the United States is 8.4 percent, around the same as in Northern Europe, while in developing countries, it’s between 10 and 30 percent. In China, one out of 10 couples of childbearing age has fertility difficulties.

Main causes for infertility and sterility

While occasionally the reason for not being able to conceive may be unexplained, most of the time it comes down to several diagnosable complications: ovulation disorders, tubal disease, uterine and cervical factors, oligospermia and azoospermia, insufficient immune tolerance and reproductive tract or organ developmental abnormalities. Let’s look at the four most common: 1) Ovulation disorder: accounts for 25 to 35 percent of fertility problems. Anovulation is caused by ovulatory dysfunction, for which there are three main reasons. One is dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. Another cause is ovarian lesions, such

as congenital ovarian dysplasia, polycystic ovary syndrome, premature ovarian failure, functional ovarian tumors and ovarian insensitivity syndrome. The last one is adrenal and thyroid dysfunction. 2) Tubal diseases: blocked or partially obstructed tubes account for 50 percent of sterility cases. Distal tube obstruction or mucosal damage caused by chronic salpingitis (neisseria gonorrhoeae, mycobacterium tuberculosis, chlamydia trachomatis) could lead to complete blockage of fallopian tubes, which in turn causes infertility. In addition, tubal hypoplasia, pelvic inflammatory disease sequelae and endometriosis can also lead to tubal infertility. 3) Uterine factors: uterine malformations, uterine submucosal fibroids, endometriosis, endometrial tuberculosis, endome-

trial polyps and intrauterine adhesions can affect implantation. 4) Male semen abnormality or congenital maldevelopment: men with the former problem usually have normal sexual function but abnormal sperm with congenital or acquired issues, manifested by lack of sperm, weak sperm, low sperm count, sperm development stagnation, abnormal sperm or semen liquefaction insufficiency. The latter is related to genital hypoplasia or erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation or even no ejaculation. As the causes and pathogeneses of infertility and sterility are quite complex and tricky, patients may have to go through a series of exams and tests before reaching a diagnosis. In many cases, we find causes that have no cure and therefore have to resort to reproductive technology. Thanks to the increased pregnancy rate facilitated by reproductive technology, however, many couples today are fortunate enough to be able to start a family. // For more information or a consultation, visit Guangzhou

elizabeth international Medical center, 484 Kangwang Zhong Lu, Liwan District, Guangzhou 广州市荔湾区康王中路484号 (400 886 9268, en.eliza.hk)

Pursue your Passion

business » COMMUNITY

2015 Job Fair for Foreigners by Lena Gidwani

ired of your current career? Are you looking for a new opportunity? Well, you're in luck, because your timing could not be better. On Saturday, November 7, the fifth annual Job Fair for Foreigners will be held at China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel. Hosted by www.chinajob.com and supported by the Guangzhou Foreign Experts Bureau, the fair is the sole regional event of its kind authorized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China. With the support of organizations from a wide range of industries, this annual affair is slated to attract thousands of ambitious job-seekers. From foreign teachers and sales agents to technicians and office staff, all kinds of different careers are available to fit varying skill sets. “There will be plenty of reputable companies there from all over China, look-

ing for qualified and passionate applicants who speak English and a variety of other languages. Our recruiters are eager to meet and interview potential candidates. There are more than 1,400 positions up for grabs in Guangzhou and across the PRD, which will all be listed in the brochure provided to job-seekers at the fair,” according to the organizers. With record numbers of expats looking for work on the Chinese mainland these days

due to the impressive growth of the education, service and international trade sectors, this fair could be the opportunity that many have been waiting for. Anyone with questions regarding the fair is advised to visit www. chinajob.com. Don’t miss this chance to spice up the trajectory of your life: all you need to do is make your way, CV in hand, to China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, November 7.

// the 2015 Job Fair for Foreigners is free for all expatriate jobseekers. Printing of cVs is available onsite. For more details and to register, visit jobfair.chinajob.com, email Liang ran on

liangran@safea.gov.cn or call 010-6894 8899 ext. 50307/50246. november 7, 10am-4pm, free. section b and c of the crystal ballroom, 2/F, china hotel, A Marriott hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (exit D1, Yuexiu Park station, subway Line 2), Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区流花路122号中国大酒店2楼丽晶殿 b-c段 (地铁2号线越秀公园站D1出口)

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CITY SCENES Guangzhou Food and Drink Tasting at Mr. Rocky Sponsored by Fiji Water and Summergate Fine Wines & Spirits, That’s PRD’s food and drink tasting event arrived at Mr. Rocky’s newest branch at Times Square on the evening of September 16. More than 40 people attended, taking part in games and lucky draws; dining on fantastic food and house-brewed beers. The menu included pumpkin crab soup, fried shrimp rolls, Mexican chips with guacamole, fruitwood-grilled steak and cheesecake, complemented by Clarendelle white and red wines. Prizes included Mr. Rocky beer coupons, wines from Summergate and room vouchers from Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe.

Shenzhen Food and Drink Tasting at Brotzeit Food fanatics chowed down on German dishes on September 17, taking part in That’s PRD’s latest food and drink tasting event at Brotzeit. Crispy chicken salad, goulash, pork knuckle, honey pork ribs as well as apple strudel and vanilla ice cream were all on the menu. To wash it down, Brotzeit provided a complimentary drink while Fiji supplied water. In the blind beer tasting, two participants won our signature Urbanatomy mugs, while the lucky draw saw winners take home coupons from Brotzeit and HarMoniCare Shenzhen Women and Children’s Hospital. Each guest also took home a goodie bag with the newest issue of That’s PRD, a Viva-Dental voucher and a Brotzeit beer coupon.

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PrincioPIO Exhibition by Polish Artist PIOtr Kalinski (Supported by )

British Day – BritishCham (Supported by )

On September 11, Polish artist Piotr Kalinski opened his exhibition princiPIO at Redtory. The opening night was a great opportunity for international cultural and art exchange, as over 200 guests were invited by the exhibition’s organizers, the Consulate General of Poland in Guangzhou and the gallery, including diplomats, artists, designers and media. While Kalinski’s works have previously been exhibited in France, Slovakia, Italy, Croatia, Germany and Czech Republic, this was his first time in China.

Shenzhen’s British Day was held on September 12 at the UK-China College. Over 2,000 guests attended, curious to experience the highlights of British culture. Showcasing music, food, style and family fun, the event provided a mini immersion of Great Britain for both local and international communities. Children played traditional British games, bounced in the moonwalk and ate sweet treats. Later, a raffle to win roundtrip HK-London flights courtesy of British Airways took place. In true UK style, showers of rain overtook the event in the afternoon. Despite this, attendees enjoyed the lineup of entertainment on the live stage, including indie songs and Celtic tunes.

Urban Family Sports Day Shenzhen More than a hundred athletically inclined parents and children gathered at Nanshan’s Shen Wai International School on September 19 for the first edition of Urban Family Sports Day Shenzhen. Games for kids of all ages were provided by Soccer Rangers™, Five-Star Sports, Golf Joy, Skyway Football and UP Children, with refreshments from Nogogo Online Groceries, HH Gourmet, Maison Delice and Loft Eatalicious. Everyone received bottles of complimentary Vittel Water to keep them hydrated. Captivating International, the event’s charity partner, raised RMB2,655. Other sponsors included Vista-SK International Medical Center, Co-Talk Chinese School, Uber and HarMoniCare Shenzhen Women & Children’s Hospital.

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olor of Life, an exhibition of cut-outs by renowned French artist Henri Matisse, was held at the Sing Ping Exhibition Hall of Canton First Estate from August 29 to September 6. At the opening night, Professor Wu Yangbo from Guangzhou Art Academy gave a short lecture about the life and work of Henri Matisse. Proceeds from the exhibition went towards helping children with disability.

n the evening of August 29, the Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, celebrated its 30th anniversary with an extravagant birthday bash. Over 500 guests dined on a creative seven-course menu of Western and Cantonese dishes. Myriad performances kept everyone entertained, from traditional Cantonese opera and Irish dance to K-pop and the smooth tones of Maria Wang and the Maple Jazz band.

nooker star Jimmy 'The Whirlwind’ White was back in the Tavern Sports Bar on the nights of September 16 and 17. White visited the Tavern in both Guangzhou and Shenzhen, bringing two nights of thrilling entertainment for snooker fans and regulars at the PRD watering hole.

n September 6, Guangzhou Evergrande player Kim Young Gwan’s wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Gwan’s wife had a natural delivery at Guangzhou Elizabeth Women’s Hospital and is currently having her postpartum recovery, or ‘zuoyuezi’ in Chinese.

n September 11, the Westin Hotel Nanshan Shenzhen held an interactive lobster-tasting event with imported lobsters from New Brunswick, Canada – an area long known for its plethora and good quality of lobsters. The Westin’s chefs prepared delectable lobster dishes for guests from the seafood industry, who were delighted by the delicious fruits of the ocean.

oined by winemaker Stuart Blackwell from St Hallett Wine, a benchmark producer of Barossa Shiraz, Jebsen Fine Wines hosted a wine dinner at Lai Heen restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou on August 27. Blackwell will visit Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen during his visit to China, hosting a series of tastings and dinners in conjunction with Jebsen Fine Wines.

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upported by the Consulate General of France in Guangzhou, the 7th International Youth Summit on Energy and Climate Change was held in Shenzhen. Representatives from governmental organizations, experts and specialists working in the environmental industry, as well as nongovernmental associations such as WWF and the Sierra Student Coalition, shared ideas on solving climate change.

verwise Wine Southern Cross wine dinner was held on September 11 in the kitchen of the Marriot Hotel Tianhe. All the attendees, who earlier had enjoyed tasting the Australian wines, tested their food pairing skills, drawing the event to an informational end.

estaurant and bar Mr. Rocky opened its third branch at Time Square, Tianhe North Bei Lu, on September 13. As Guangzhou’s hottest cowboy-themed restaurant brand, Mr. Rocky features the atmosphere and food culture from the American West. The new branch opening party saw guests from the media and the fashion industry come together to enjoy live shows.

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EAt/drink GOSSIP Autumn, the most comfortable of seasons in Shenzhen, has crept into town. Cool breezes, pumpkin-flavored things and a return to school characterize this time. A sense of possibility fills the air, prompting us to explore the newest Shenzhen has to offer. As always, we’re reporting to you, dear readers, with the best of our findings. The latest trend points east, towards Japanese culture and cuisine. In Coco Park, that strange train dining car across from Bang Club finally finished its remodeling stage and now houses Komachi, a Sumo-themed restaurant serving Japanese BBQ with wines. Love for Japanese alcohol continues over in Nanshan by A8 where shochu bar RMK (p66) has opened as one of the tiniest bars in Shenzhen. Fresh strawberries and grapefruit get blended with the signature alcohol for some of the most tasty and inventive cocktails in Shenzhen. (One even has rosemary in it. Rosemary!) Just down the street, Teabank provides high-quality afternoon tea and a peaceful environment. We’re betting they get a lot of nappers during lunch time from the tech park nearby. Those same techies will head over to Coastal City when they have more energy and visit Belgium Fries (p60) for salty lunch snacks. In addition to fresh chips (that’s fries for you Americans) and nine sauces, this food stand also churns out Polish-like crepes and sorbets. After lunch, patrons should stroll around Houhai and check out Jamaica Blue Coffee. Want healthier options? Bike over to Jenergy (p62) in Xiangmihu, where they juice everything from beets to cacti and make their own yogurt and fruit pops. But the juice doesn’t stop there: Hun has also opened two shops. With one located in Civic Center’s Book City and another at Vicity Mall, specialty juices are taking over this city. And we’re okay with that.

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Off the Vine Beni di Batasiolo Barolo DOCG

ine of kings. As its regal moniker would suggest, Barolo has an august heritage. It originated in Piedmont, just prior to the fruition of the Risorgimento. According to the accepted history, a French wine consultant – yes, consultants were around even in the 19th century – was asked by a local ‘marchesa’ to make a noble wine from her nebbiolo grapes. So wonderful was his creation that the resulting drink became popular with the upper echelons of society, including Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of unified Italy, and the Count of Cavour, the first prime minister of Italy.

Perhaps because of its storied past, the ‘correct’ method of making Barolo has been a fiercely debated issue. It even led to what is known as the Barolo Wars, a vituperative conflict between traditionalists and modernists on how best to make the wine. According to traditionalists, the original way is the only way: made solely from nebbiolo, then aged in Slovenian casks over a lengthy period of time. Modernists aren’t averse to adding other grape varieties to subtly alter the flavor and favor shortened maceration and fermentation. Today, most winemakers incorporate something old and something new. Beni di Batasiolo’s

Barolo, for instance, is aged in Slavonian oak casks for two years, before being transferred to stainless steel tanks for another 12 months. The garnet-colored wine is a sheer delight with red meats, game and roasts – just make sure to let it breathe for a good hour beforehand.

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Six of the Best… Pumpkin Goodies

Creamy, hot pumpkin coming in for a landing at your table! Puree of roasted pumpkin along with potatoes and a garnished of cream and pumpkin seeds make this soup mmm-mmm good. RMB35. // B130-

Roasted pumpkin, beets, fresh avocado, chunks of mozzarella, lentils, green beans, baby spinach, mixed greens, pine nuts, basil and a balsamic dressing combine. RMB112. // Shop 568, 5/F, Bao’an Nan Lu,

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Brewed with maple syrup and roasted pumpkin seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg, this ale graces the palate with the quintessential flavors of fall. Limited supply. RMB55. // Shop 136,

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These little heart-shaped cups hold Thai BBQ pumpkin – the pumpkin version of mashed potatoes with a smoky yet oddly sweet flavor. Served warm and in threes, the plate is made to share with friends. RMB18. // No. 162, 1/F, East Block, Coastal City, Nanshan 南山区海岸城东座一楼162号 8882 8211

home cooking » EAT/DRINK

All about the Bass

Pan-fried sea bass with chardonnay sauce and bourbon vanilla By Christine Gilbert

ddly, the bass has cropped up in pop culture not only as Napoleon Dynamite’s date food of choice, but also in Greek journalism as a reference to an exclusive, high-profile news story (‘lavraki’ in Greek). However, Napoleon’s bass was probably the largemouth variety and not a sea bass, as in the recipe below. Prepare the dish as part of a romantic double date night (we’re told it serves four), for your family or with friends who appreciate European coastal cuisine. Of course you could copy Napoleon and work up your selected group’s appetite by playing a game of tetherball first. Ingredients: 4 200g pieces of sea bass fillet 1 bean of fresh bourbon vanilla 1 shallot 150 ml white wine 250g mushrooms Grilled vegetables 200ml cream 150ml olive oil 20g butter Salt Pepper

Preparation: 1) Season fish with salt and pepper. 2) Chop the shallot, mushrooms and vanilla bean. 3) Grease a pan with olive oil and saute the fillets. 4) Grease another pan with olive oil and cook the chopped shallot, vanilla bean, mushrooms and white wine. 5) Reduce the heat and let sauce simmer for 15 minutes. 6) Add the cream and again bring the sauce to a boil. 7) Strain the sauce into a small bowl, add butter and stir until blended. 8) Season vegetables with salt, pepper and olive oil, then grill. 9) Place the fillets in the middle of a large plate and arrange mushrooms and grilled vegetables around them. Pour the sauce onto the fish and serve the extra in a small bowl on the side.

// This recipe is courtesy of Jean Noël Lumineau, Corporate Chef of Shark (Shekou), West of International Bar Street, Sea World Square, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界广场 (2602 9569)

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Feature

The ‘V’ Word

Veganism in the PRD by Bronwen Shelwell

lobally, the health food trend has changed how people think about food and the decisions they make about what to put in their bodies. A lot of attention has been placed on greater environmental awareness, as well as getting a balanced diet by including “superfoods” into regular meals.

While comprehensive lists of superfoods vary, there are certain consistent definitions. The website health.com defines superfoods as being “nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals,” the benefits of which can “reduce the risk of chronic disease and prolong life.” Notably, few items are meats; most fall in the vegetables, grains and legumes categories – edibles mostly associated with vegans. The vegan diet is often thought of as being complicated and restrictive, necessitating hours to prepare meals with specialized produce and leading to general weakness and lack of energy. Add an assumed constant hunger and the lifestyle seems overwhelming. Yet a thriving community of vegans lives right here in the PRD, a fact that is astonishing not only because of the presumed effort this kind of lifestyle requires, but also because it’s China, a place where most locals commonly say “meat” when asked their favorite kind of cuisine. We spoke to some of the delta’s trailblazers to find out how they maintain their vegan lifestyle and eat a balanced diet.

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Mike Jordan

ew to Shenzhen and China, Jordan’s experience being vegan mirrors others living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle for the first time in Asia. With limited Chinese, he found ordering in restaurants a major challenge. He recalls asking for a dish without meat, fish, eggs or milk and being met with vacant stares. Once, he was given an eggplant dish, but after two bites, realized there was fish inside. The confused waitress’s response to his complaint: “But fish isn’t meat right?” Though initially hugely frustrated, he acknowledges that as a foreigner in China he can’t expect people to understand him if he doesn’t speak the language. After losing a lot of weight and learning some simple Mandarin phrases, he is much more comfortable with navigating menus. He says he still gets little “gifts” of meat put on his food, but with some resourcefulness, can maintain a balanced diet. “I still love to cook at home and do so most of the time. I can get everything I need in China, and you are always certain about what has gone into your dish. Unfortunately, there is always a small sense of ambiguity in restaurants, and even some soy milk has cow’s milk powder in it!” Jordan says. More than anything else, he took up veganism because it fits into his philosophy of life. “I think it is a way of embracing life. It’s funny when people think it must be too difficult. It’s really just a different way of thinking. All you need is to be a little more creative.”

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Siobhan Lumsden

Asher Marad

Born in Scotland and educated in South Africa, Siobhan Lumsden has lived in a meateating culture most of her life. As a child, however, Siobhan didn’t like meat and developed a bizarre cheese phobia, prompting her to become vegetarian. After moving to China, she committed to a vegan existence. The challenge was finding ways to balance her diet, since always ordering the same thing in restaurants wasn’t providing her with enough nutrients. She points out this can also be true of a meat eater’s diet. However, since discovering online shopping in China, with sites such as Nogogo.com and ShenzhenEat.com that deliver food and promote restaurants catering to vegan and vegetarian diets, she says her new direction has become much easier. Lumsden thinks that what is missing in China is a more health-conscious attitude. “It would be great if we could order brown rice and not have vegetables cooked with meat or in cheap, overused oil. It’s always disappointing if I can only order white rice and fried cabbage or something,” she says. For ingredients she can’t order online or pick up from local produce shops, she travels to Just Green in Hong Kong. There she stocks up on vegan protein powder, quinoa and other assorted grains and pulses. There are also specialized vegan vendors who have turned their lifestyle into a profitable business in the PRD. Stephanie Morris’ love for vegan smoothies blossomed into ice cream business Nomasté. Hanan Yariv’s passion for fine cooking and creative hummus dishes made him a sought-after caterer for select events with his The Healthy Chef foods, and Asher Marad started Guangzhou’s Go Vegan!

Before veganism, Marad ate whatever he liked, while remaining committed to maintaining a fit and healthy body. Over the years he experimented with various diets, trying to find the right one for his body, one which could give him the best balance between health, nutrition and sustainability. He realized, while deepening his knowledge of nutrition, that he needed diversity in what he ate; more combinations than a ‘regular’ diet could provide. After much research, Marad chose veganism. He believes it’s the best decision he ever made. The results he got after a few months inspired Marad to become a personal trainer and also create healthy, wellbalanced meals for his clients, who often complained they had no idea how to maintain the correct balance of nutrition for the workouts they were doing. He began making meals that were simple but packed full of everything their bodies needed. This act of practical kindness has expanded into a sustainable business, with a solid client base that he prepares eating plans for, a shop where he sells his base produce and a restaurant. Aside from the vegan lifestyle being something Marad works hard to promote, the moral and environmental issues surrounding a plant-based versus meat-based lifestyle are also important to him. Marad encourages others to do more research into the effects raising livestock is having on our planet and ecosystems. He also cites the moral issues of how these animals are treated as being a cause for his choice to “go vegan” – a reason many vegans cite for their conversion.

Restaurants and companies providing vegan food 1. Veggie Box, Dongguan [WeChat: Veggie-Box] 2. Go Vegan, Guangzhou [WeChat: govegan101] 3. PURESUE, Guangzhou [WeChat: PURESUE] 4. Yvonne’s Raw Kitchen, Zhong-

shan [WeChat: yvonneLai] 5. Nomasté Vegan Nice-cream, Shenzhen [WeChat: mee-hao] 6. The Healthy Chef (THC), Shenzhen [WeChat: THCFOOD] 7. Harmonious Vegan Tea Café, Shenzhen [WeChat: adrian-

ruan] 8. Taste Green, Shenzhen [WeChat: tgsalad] 9. Suhe Vegetarian Lifestyle, Zhuhai [WeChat: shss1859] 10. Element Fresh [WeChat: element_fresh]

Organic farms

1. V-Good Hydroponics [Call: 0760-8589 0033] 2. Unity Manor Organic Agriculture [WeChat: unity727481088] 3. Eden Foods [WeChat: edenfoodschina]

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new restaurants

BELGIUM FRIES

Simply brilliant

by Rose Symotiuk, photos by Anastasia Lebedeva

ing Zheng opened Panini Station in Shekou with little fanfare. It wasn’t much more than a window with a counter. Zheng didn’t advertise, but soon expats lingered day and night on the sidewalk outside the shop. The concept was simple: a few fresh, high-quality ingredients like homemade salami, imported cheese and fresh bread pressed into a piping-hot panini. In a town where it’s hard to find a decent sandwich, Panini Station shone bright. Zheng recently expanded to a new shop in Houhai’s Coastal City. Blink and you’ll miss it – developers recently added a secret Starbucks and some

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lower cost, al fresco dining on the third floor, next to the Poly Cinema. Zheng’s shop is called Belgium Fries, where the star is hand-cut, never-frozen, homemade french fries. A no-brainer, but brilliant nonetheless – people in Shenzhen love french fries. Think of the taste and quality of fresh, thick-cut chunks of potato: unmistakable and highly addictive. At the moment, Belgium Fries has medium (RMB25) and large-sized fries (RMB50), served in Chinese takeout boxes. However, order the fish and chips (RMB40) first. Most shops in Shenzhen serve enormous, flavorless fillets for this dish, but Zheng uses small cuts of fresh catch, hand battered and fried.

The taste and texture is delicate and light. Calamari (RMB25) is also a must. A bit more experimental are the crepes. Sadly, they were out of some of the sweet fillers like Nutella (RMB30/full, RMB18/half) and fresh berries when we went. Instead, we tried the caviar and fresh cream (RMB40/ full, RMB25/half). Crepes arrive homey and reminiscent of the Polish variety, a bit thicker and more of a meal than a street snack. It’s not for everyone but certainly worth a try. For drinks and desserts, freshen up from those flavors of the sea with sorbets (RMB15/small, RMB25/big). A combination of fresh fruits and ice pureed on the spot, they might be a breakout hit in this muggy city. Flavors include banana vanilla, chocolate orange, apple lemon and mango coconut. Zheng also serves non-alcoholic drinks, like the virgin mojito (RMB20). With fresh lime, mint and soda water, it hits the spot without too much sweetness. Price: Approx. RMB60 Who’s going: Fry fanatics, Poles, sorbet seekers Good for: Hand-cut fries, real fish and chips, fruity fixes // AB305, 3/F, Poly Cultural Center, Nanshan District 南山区保利文化广场三楼AB305 (159 9966 6346)

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new restaurants

JENERGY

Man on a mission

by Christine Gilbert, photos by Anastasia Lebedeva

.I.A. isn’t the only one yelling “Come back Jimmy!” Customers at Xiangmihu’s newest juice spot, Jenergy, are also now screaming the name out of sheer superfood delight, calling out to owner and operator Jimmy Jiang to praise his smoothie and fresh-squeezed elixir haven, which started business only a few weeks ago. The Paleo eater had two days to go before moving to Brooklyn for a design job when he acquired the shop’s space. Jiang immediately turned down New York

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and started renovations. Two weeks later, Jenergy opened. He describes Jenergy as part of his “personal quest” and “a healthy feel-good place.” His quest began four years ago, when he began eating a whole food diet. The recipes that make up Jenergy’s menu have come from his own juicing and blending experiments since that time. Juices sell for RMB40 and smoothies for RMB42 – steep prices for a city where juice shops seem to sprout on every corner. However, this isn’t the average juice shop. Jiang sources organic material whenever possible, even driving out to farms to

inspect produce himself. He also imports bee pollen, spirulina, protein powder and grows his own wheatgrass in-store. So far, his best-seller is the “stress buster,” an energizing blend of beets, celery, cucumber, banana and spinach, which promotes detoxification. Add a spirulina shot (RMB5) to get even more nutrients, especially amino acids. A quick look at the wall-length chalkboard menu reveals a beverage that only Jenergy makes in Shenzhen: the cactus-based “longevity drink.” Yes, Jiang juices cacti, and it’s awesome. The desert delicacy’s mildly sour base is filled in by tangy passionfruit and a bit of pear juice. Before arriving tableside in an upsidedown light bulb cup, the juice is strained, so no fiber or hard seeds ruin the drinking experience. Jiang also offers juice cleanses ranging from short one- to three-day stints, to longer ones of seven days to a full month. Each is customized, with Jiang consulting with customers about their lifestyle and what they want to achieve from the cleanse. Thus, his quest continues, a lone man with a few fruits and a cold-press, out to change the world. Price: Approx. RMB40-80 Who’s going: People who take care of themselves, Xiangmihu wanderers, juicecleansers Good for: Healthy drinking, custom meals, good life choices

// Shop No. 1, He Zheng ming yuan, 16 Xinwen Lu, Futian District 福田区新闻路16号合正名园 1号商铺 (8389 2686)

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New restaurants

Shenzhen Kitchen

Walking in a dessert wonderland by Christine Gilbert

Plate-glass windows make up one side of the restaurant, opening onto views of an extensive fountain, frangipani trees with hot pink blooms and a water wall

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n a land sort of faraway, a mystical dessert landscape exists. Here, clear cases suspend spoons with bits of chocolate on them, ripe for plucking, and a woman in a funny hat will fry ice cream for you with personalized mix-ins. The land is called Bao’an; the place, the Shenzhen Kitchen at the JW Marriot Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an. Through a buffet of locally sourced seafood, salads and dim sum (all for the price of RMB218 per person, plus a 15 percent service charge), the Shenzhen Kitchen’s proudest and mostfrequented counters are their dessert, pasta and grill bars. Diners can choose from one of the ice cream flavors of mango, strawberry, vanilla or chocolate, then add toppings such as dried berries or nuts to their scoop. An expert dessert chef will then fry the mix into a crispy synergy of sugar, protein and cream. On the other side of the bar, small jars of strawberry creme brulee, espresso panna cotta, chocolate mousse and other tiny treasures can be picked up two, three or more at a

time. All of the cakes, like the operetta and carrot, sit in rows. Most patrons fill their plates with several bite-sized items, as it would take at least five to equal a regularly proportioned piece of dessert. For the less sweet inclined, the pasta bar offers everything from conchiglie to farfalle, complemented by more than four kinds of sauce, including pesto and bolognaise. All dishes come made to order, with mix-ins like fresh garlic, dried parsley, onion and seafood options. Order and then continue perusing, as the chef will deliver your pasta to your table after completion. Muted tones of gray and white, along with high ceilings, give the Shenzhen Kitchen a light, airy feel. Plate-glass windows make up one side of the restaurant, opening onto views of an extensive fountain, frangipani trees with hot pink blooms and a water wall at the back of the complex. The food and atmosphere, combined with the attentive staff, make the Shenzhen Kitchen the best luxury hotel buffet in Bao’an. However, though it’s only a 15-minute drive from the airport, those in the center of town might need their trusted steed, pumpkin carriage or magic carpet for a journey to this distant land.

Price: RMB218 for lunch from Monday to Saturday, RMB318 for Sunday brunch, RMB368 for dinner from Sunday to Thursday, RMB428 for dinner from Friday to Saturday (all prices are subject to a 15 percent service charge) Who’s going: Hotel guests, area residents, dessert foodies Good for: Value for money, high-quality service, fried ice cream // 8 Baoxing Lu, Bao'an District 宝安区宝兴路8号 (2323 8888)

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new bars

RUMAKU

Shochu for you by Ziyi Yuan

fter a busy working day, Rumaku offers relaxation and enjoyment for those looking to unwind in Houhai’s IT park. Though not easily spotted, this shoebox-sized space carries a cozy yet chic vibe, well worth the initial work of getting there. Known as RMK by the regulars, the bar serves all kinds of shochu, a Japanese spirit weaker than whiskey yet stronger than sake. Presently, no concrete menu exists, though a wide variety of shochu combinations can be ordered. Customers need only to speak with Rex Wang or one of the other co-owners of the bar. “I always talk to our customers and then

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recommend several drinks to them,” Wang says of the process. He appreciates shochu’s versatility – its lack of constrictions as a cocktail base or stand-alone drink; its ability go down just as easily hot as it does cold. Wang starts us off with the cocktails. The shochu mojito (RMB50) sweeps across the palate, fresh and cool, like a sea breeze at summer’s end. Grapefruit shochu (RMB40), an RMK original, arrives with a lemon and rosemary garnish and the distinctive sweet-sour taste of fresh grapefruit juice. A chunkier mouthfeel than the mojito, it arrives perfectly blended. Yet, we want to experience the many sides of shochu and go for the harder stuff. In response to our request, Wang gives us Sekitoba shochu on the rocks (RMB60). Even though it smells like potatoes, a full, flowery flavor emerges within the first sip.

And that large ice ball in the glass, the RMK bartenders carve it themselves. “We hope that everyone who comes to RMK can find a new chapter of their lives,” Wang says, elaborating that the reason for the bar’s location was intentional, specifically targeting the IT workers wanting to have a low-key drink after leaving the office. Shochu’s low alcohol content of 25 percent, provides just that, as it would take quite a few cocktails here to send people over the comfortably tipsy edge. Swing by any night from 6pm to 1am and experience the exotic drinks, intimate setting and jovial owners yourself!

ger running RMB35. The menu includes bar staples like chicken wings (RMB42), nachos (RMB45) and burgers (RMB68). But Stage isn't trying to be a restaurant – it wants to be locals’ favorite rock bar. The lowered stage makes performances intimate, and a lighting system adds a dazzle that Blue Bamboo lacked. Speakers large enough to stand on flank performers, but thankfully aren’t put at full volume. “We want to make you feel the music but not blow out your eardrums,” says Cabal. Stage has a full roster of weekly events, including a Monday billiards competition

(also the band’s day off) and a Wednesday buy-one-get-one cocktail night. The huge floor space can feel empty without a solid crowd, but the bar has all the right ingredients to bring people out: great music, a respectable menu and well-kept pool tables. So the question is: will you come?

Price: RMB100 or less per person Who’s going: IT dudes, Shochu lovers, A8 concert-goers Good for: Inventive cocktails, educating people about Shochu culture, a light buzz

// B-10, Bldg 4, Shenzhen Software Industry Base, Haitian yi Lu, Nanshan District 南山区海天一路深圳市软件产业基地4栋B座裙楼10号 (137 5113 1489)

House band buys house by Sky Gidge, Photos by Anastasia Lebedeva

lbert Cabal's hair came out of an 80s rock video. It's past the Filipino musician’s shoulders, uncombed and compliments his black clothes to exude the rock ‘n’ roll attitude he hopes will make his new bar, Stage, a Shekou favorite. Cabal bought a stake in Shekou’s promising but often empty Blue Bamboo and made some key improvements, including bringing his own band, veteran Shenzhen rockers Mind the Gap, in house. Six nights a week the six-member group plays mostly rock classics, along with a few recent radio favorites for good measure. It’s a very well-oiled show, a testament to their years performing together. Despite a new sign out front, Stage has kept experienced hands on the payroll, so the cocktails don’t suffer from rookie mistakes. The tequila sunrise (RMB45) isn’t overwhelmed by grenadine, and the lime margarita’s (RMB50) smooth infusion of lime, alcohol and sugar goes down easy. Beer selection is limited and typical for Shenzhen, with four on tap and a pint of Ti-

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Price: RMB100 Who’s going: Rock fans, Shekou residents Good for: Billiards, live music

// 3-4 Xinghua Lu, Sea World Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界兴华路3-4号 (8827 8502)

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Events AUGUST 29-OCTOBER 25 ARTS Exhibition: 2015 Fresh Vision Spy… Magnify! Festival this exhibition displays sculptures, experimental art, printmaking, painting and other mediums of design. the exhibition will showcase more than 40 works from 10 colleges and universities, including Xi’an Academy of fine Arts, displaying the varied minds of China’s young artists. free entry, tues-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Bldg C2 OCt-Loft, nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园C2栋 (3399 3222)

September 19-October 10 ARTS Exhibition: Fisherman Artist Jiang Deye this exhibition displays the works of Jiang Deye, a fisherman-turned-artist. Most of his paintings show the sea and the lives of fishermen.

To list your events email editor.prd@urbanatomy.com

free entry, 9am-9pm. 4/f, Bldg e3, OCtLoft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园e3栋4楼 (182 6803 4717)

theatre, houhaibin Lu, nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利文化广场深圳保利剧院 (8637 1698)

October 7

October 9

NIGHTLIFE Gig: Children of Bodom the finnish melodic death metal band will stop in Shenzhen as part of their tour for their latest album, i Worship Chaos. this puts the band at nine studio albums in their now 20-plus year career of raging. RMB380 presale, RMB480 at the door, RMB980 ViP, 8pm. A8 Live, 1002 Keyuan Lu, nanshan District 南山区科园路1002 号A8音乐大厦 (8550 3525)

October 8 ARTS Concert: Parhat Halik and the All Star Band After finishing in second place on the Voice of China, Parhat halik emerged from the competition with thousands of fans. now, he has embarked on a world tour with the German All Star Band. RMB180-1,080, 8pm. Shenzhen Poly

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NIGHTLIFE Gig: Orchestra of Spheres and Amazigh Kateb Trio Born to a franco-Algerian novelist and playwright, Kateb grew up in Algiers, a poetic and musical hub steeped in a culture of resistance. the Spheres have developed a cultlike following in their brief existence, with many european tours on their resume. RMB50, 8pm. B10, north Side of Bldg C2, north District, OCt-Loft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2 栋北侧 (8633 7602)

October 10 ARTS Concert: The Twelve Tenors Producer David King tailored this concert for the fans of the Beatles and Barry Manilow as well as putting a few surprise numbers in the lineup. With beautiful songs and graceful dancing, audiences will hear classics like ‘hey Jude’ and ‘imagine.’ RMB100-480, 8pm. Shenzhen Poly theatre, houhaibin Lu, nanshan District 南山区后海滨路保利文化广场深圳保利剧院 (8637 1698)

October 11 Community Sports: NBA Global Games the Charlotte hornets and Los Angeles Clippers will play an nBA Global game out in the far reaches of Longgang. expect a big crowd though; basketball’s popularity in China continues to rise. RMB350-10,000, 1pm. Shenzhen Universiade Center, new Sport town, Longxiang Dadao, Longgang District 龙岗区龙翔大道大运新城 (400 110 100)

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October 1

Festival: Jungle Electronic Music expect world-class electronic DJs and abundant recreational areas at this outdoor festival. With a lineup of 100 DJs, including DJ Vicetone and Don Diablo, and ravers showing the PLUR (peace, love, unity and respect) spirit, this show will bring Shenzhen a rave like never before. Plus, there’s cake: show your ticket within the festival grounds at 21 Cake to get a free one! RMB180/260/350 general admission, RMB380/480/580 ViP, 2.30-10.30pm. Bao’an Stadium, 3021 Yu’an Yi Lu, Bao’an District 宝安区裕安一路宝安体育场 (2786 9000)

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Gig: Li Fengyun and Wang Jianxin Li holds a bachelor’s of Music in the pipa and guqin from the tianjin Conservatory of Music. Since 1990, she has performed in taipei, Poland, Portugal, Australia, the United States, Russia and many other places. Wang, currently a professor of music, has worked at the tianjin Conservatory of Music since 1987. in addition to his solo recitals and collaborations with contemporary music organizations and ensembles, he holds master classes about Chinese traditional music all over the world. RMB50, 8pm. B10, north Side of Bldg C2, north District, OCt-Loft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2 栋北侧 (8633 7602)

Part of the OCT-Loft Jazz Festival

October 12 NIGHTLIFE Gig: Asaf Sirkis Trio the israeli-born jazz drummer Asaf Sirkis grew up in the Yemenite neighborhood of Rehovot, near tel Aviv. this multicultural community shaped Sirkis’ understanding of music and rhythm. As a child, he took drum lessons and developed a love for the electric bass. his musical inﬂuences include the Beatles, the Police, Yes, Genesis, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Later, the Asaf Sirkis trio was born, featuring Greek guitarist tassos Spiliotopoulos and israeli bassist Yaron Stavi. RMB50, 8pm. B10, north Side of Bldg C2, north District, OCt-Loft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2 栋北侧 (8633 7602)

October 13 NIGHTLIFE Gig: Richard Galliano Using the accordion, saxophone and trumpet, Richard Galliano focuses on playing french music from the 1800s. he experiments with diﬀerent jazz styles, leading him out of the bind of the traditional european folk style. RMB120 presale, RMB150 at the door, 8pm. B10, north Side of Bldg C2, north District, OCt-Loft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602)

October 14 NIGHTLIFE Gig: Batik and the KutiMangoes Made up of Lijbaart and Brederode, Batik have been playing together as a duo since 2005. With an emphasis on joint improvisation, they search for new tones in which traditional forms of music fade away. formed in 2013, the KutiMangoes are a sixpiece afro-beat-meets-soul-jazz band based in Copenhagen. RMB50, 8pm. B10, north Side of Bldg C2, north District, OCt-Loft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2 栋北侧 (8633 7602)

October 15 ARTS Talk: Sharing Session of Musical Portrait — Everyone Can Have a Song of Their Own Presenter Xiao he approached 12 strangers with the intent of writing a song about them, after spending an entire day with each. he thought of the works as “musical portraits.” five years later, he relaunched the project with a team of international musicians with the same goal: to record lives through song. free, 2-4pm. Old heaven Books, north

EVENTS District, OCt-Loft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区旧天堂书店 (8633 7602)

October 16

C2, north District, OCt-Loft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2 栋北侧 (8633 7602)

October 25 ART

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October 18

Workshop: CircleLand Vocal Workshop CircleSongs are based on the construction of melodies without words. the sounds may be reminiscent of landscapes, aromas, tastes, music and distant peoples. this workshop is for helping people to broaden their musical and cultural experience. to attend, please send an e-mail entitled ‘Workshop – [your name]’ to melon@ b10live.cn, with the following information: your gender, age, phone number and reason for desired participation. free, sign-up required, 2-4pm. A3+, north District, OCt-LOft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区 A3+ (8633 7602)

Eat: Italian Buffet Treat Wongtee V hotel Shenzhen introduces an italian gourmet festival with buffet treats at the V Café. featuring a wide variety of authentic specialties from italy, patrons can dine on appetizers, roasted lamb rack with herbs and Mediterranean seafood salad. Guests can enjoy buyone-get-one-free entry to the lunch buffet and 40 percent off in October. RMB268 for lunch from Monday-friday, RMB326 for lunch from Saturday-Sunday, RMB358 for dinner; all prices subject to 15 percent service charge. V Café, Wongtee V hotel, 2028 Jintian Lu, futian District 福田区金田路2028号 (8828 9011)

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Sports: 2015 Xtep Illumi Run held by Xtep, this evening run in Longgang will light up the night skies. to promote Xtep’s new running kicks, runners can go for a jog and enjoy DJs spinning all kinds of electronic music. Music fans not running but who are glow stick and dance inclined are welcome, too. RMB198, RMB238/group of four, 6pm. Dayun Center, Longgang District 龙岗区大运中心 (400 888 4656)

Film: Rough Peter Brötzmann this documentary follows the life Peter Brötzmann. Unconventionally arranged, the movie shows different pictures set to the tune of Brötzmann’s music. free, 2-4pm. A3+, north District, OCtLOft, nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区A3+ (8633 7602)

NIGHTLIFE

Gig: Yi Jialin and Wu Na Yi Jialin is a shakuhachi researcher, studying craftsmanship, performance and the culture surrounding the shakuhachi, a Japanese instrument. Since hearing the shakuhachi in 2005, he has devoted himself to not only learning it, but joining numerous art exchange activities with artists from China, Britain, france, Canada and Japan as well. Wu na is an award-winning guqin player who began her training at the age of 9 and has since performed all over europe and Asia. RMB50, 8pm. B10, north Side of Bldg

October 22 Gig: Anu Junnonen Trio and Aupa Quartet Anu Junnonen is a finnish-Belgian, all-around vocal wonder. She treads the unknown paths between jazz, pop, electronic music and folk, echoing St. Vincent, the tuneYards and emilie Simon. the Aupa Quartet is a string quartet, with all four members trained in classical music. they cite jazz, funk, Cuban and ﬂamenco music among their inﬂuences. RMB50, 8pm. B10, north Side of Bldg C2, north District, OCt-Loft, nanshan District南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2 栋北侧 (8633 7602)

October 31 ARTS Concert: Sarah Chang with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Sarah Chang will play a fantastic classical concert with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. A charming violinist, Chang and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra will provide a stunning audio-visual feast. RMB180-880, 8pm. Shenzhen Concert hall, 2016 fuzhong Yi Lu, fustian District 福田区福中一路2016号深圳音乐厅 (8284 1888)

All month

Eat: Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel Restaurant Specials the exchange Restaurant introduces a daily buﬀet lunch with a dynamic mix of Western and Asian dishes. now, customers can take advantage of the buy-one-get-one-free deal online at the Starwood tmall Shop exclusively (regular entry priced at RMB198). Also at the Sheraton, Mezzo italian Restaurant now oﬀers a set lunch for RMB108 (plus a 15 percent service charge). Additionally, enjoy the lunch deal of buy-five-getone-free and buy-10-get-three-free. 12 noon-2.30pm. inside the Great China international exchange Square, fuhua Lu, futian District福田区大中华国际交易广场内 (8383 8888)

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Hotel News

St. Regis Shenzhen New General Manager Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the appointment of Benjamin Ye as the general manager of the St. Regis Shenzhen. Not a newcomer to the St. Regis brand, Ye worked for the St. Regis Shanghai (now known as the Hongta Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Shanghai) from 2001 to 2005. Prior to joining the St. Regis Shenzhen, Ye was most recently the GM of the Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel. Ye is a hotel professional with over 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and well known for his strong management skills and leadership, valuable assets for the property which will assist him in building a well-rounded team.

Marco Polo Shenzhen Hotel Italian Traveler Marco Polo’s 761st Birthday Celebration

On September 15, Marco Polo Shenzhen Hotel invited over 100 in-house guests and media to gather in celebration of the Italian traveler Marco Polo’s birth 761 years ago, as well as to commemorate the anniversary of the Marco Polo Shenzhen Hotel. General Manager Thomas Salg kicked off the event with a welcome speech. Shortly after, Rachel Wang, Executive Assistant Manager of Sales & Marketing, introduced a series of amazing packages for the hotel which began that day. Promotions included a weeklong special of half-price lunch and dinner buffets, a month-long special of RMB915 for guest rooms and RMB761 for the MICE package. Guests were entertained by a mix of rousing Italian and Asian tunes, a delicious selection of Italian and Asian dishes and several games.

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The Langham, Shenzhen

Celebrating International Housekeeping Week

The Langham, Shenzhen organized an appreciation event for their housekeeping staff from September 7 to 11 for International Housekeeping Week. During the five-daylong celebration, the housekeeping staff in The Langham, Shenzhen participated in a series of games and festivities. In regards to his staff, General Manager Sven Isberg said: “We believe that the well-trained staff of our hotel will be able to produce a high-standard service quality, which is the key element for guests’ satisfaction.”

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Gearing Up for the Run to Give Charity Race across Asia Pacific

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific announced that its Run to Give charity run will take place in 105 locations across Asia on October 11. “Run to Give underscores Starwood’s commitment to drive meaningful impact to the local communities in which our hotels operate in, focusing on the intrinsic need to belong to something bigger,” said Stephen Ho, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific. The race held at Dameisha will consist of three sections for participants to choose from: the 3 kilometers, 5 kilometers and 10 kilometers. The top three contestants will be awarded with exciting prizes, provided by the hotels, whilst all participants will have access to the lucky draw and be given certificates afterwards.

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restaurant AMERICAN Element Fresh 1/F, Zone B, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 4848) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场B区1层

BAKERY/DESSERT Awfully Chocolate B1C-076, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8328 3448)

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S169 号商铺

SWT Paradise G/F, Central Walk, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (177 0405 6916) 福田区福华一路中心城 G 层

Treasures & Scent The Langham, Shenzhen, 7888 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888) 福田区深南大道 7888 号深圳朗廷酒店

BUFFET Café Chinois JW Marriott Hotel, 6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2269 8230)

万豪西餐厅 , 福田区深南大道 6005 号金茂深圳 JW 万豪酒店

Café Pavilion 1/F, The Pavilion, 4002 Huaqiang Bei Lu, Futian District

廷韵咖啡厅 , 福田区华强北路 4002 号圣廷苑酒店 1 楼廷韵咖啡厅

Café Zen 1/F, Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, 4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8828 4088)

福田区福华三路购物公园负一楼 B1C-076 号铺

鲜 Café 福田区深圳福田香格里拉大酒店一楼

Backstube Shop 24-2, Coastal Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 0468)

Café Zentro 1/F, The Venice Hotel Shenzhen, 9026 Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888 ext. 8117, cafezentro@szvenicehotel.com)

德国面包坊 , 南山区望海路南海玫瑰花园 24-2 商铺

Baguette & Compagnie Shop Middle 124, Sea Taste, Gongyuan Nan Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2689 3283)

巴吉特 , 南山区蛇口公园南路海韵嘉园裙楼中 124 号

Chez Clement Shop 110-1, Phase I, Coastal Rose Garden, 1093-6 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2160 0880)

南山区蛇口望海路 10963-6 号南海玫瑰园一期商铺 110-1

Cold Stone Creamery 1) No. 029, 2/F, King Glory Plaza, Luohu District (8261 1520); 2) B1-J01, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2531 3593)

南山区华侨城深南大道 9026 号深圳威尼斯酒店 1 楼

Coffee Garden 2/F, Shangri-La Hotel (east of Railway Station), 1002 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8233 0888)

香咖啡 , 罗湖区建设路 1002 号香格里拉酒店 ( 火车站东侧 )2 楼

Coffee Shop 1/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Hotel, Zhuzilin, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8350 0888 ext. 88605)

Coffee Shop 西餐厅 , 福田区深南大道竹子林东方银座美爵酒店 1 楼西餐厅

Flavorz 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222)

南山区蛇口海上世界广场 E 区 62 号

Social 96/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888 ext.1832)

The Coffee Point 1) 2/F, 28 Renmin Bei Lu, Longhua Township (2814 7647) 2) 2/F Tianbei Lu, Telecommunications Bldg, Luohu District (2560 5297) 3) 1/F, Manha Business Plaza, 2022 Huaqiang Bei Lu, Futian District (8324 0305)

秀餐厅深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号

The Show Kitchen 32/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338)

乐厨 , 罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号深圳君悦酒店 32 楼

The Tasty Buffet 5/F, Coastal City, Haide Yi Dao, Nanshan District (8635 9922)

大饱口福，南山商业文化中心区海德一道海岸城购物中心五楼

CAFE Aix Arôme Café 1) MallCity, ShenHui Rd,Longgang District (2837 2330); 2) L2281, in town,Excellence century center, Futian District (8255 9443); 3) SB101, -1F, South side of All City Mall, Nanshan District (3688 9076); 4) No.1002,1F,Baohua Building SEG Plaza, Futian District (8322 1666); 5) Intersection of Zhongxin Er Lu and Fuhua Lu, Fustian District (8316 5383); 6) N-L116,1866 Zoll Chanson Shoppingmall, Mingzhi Jiedao, Longhua New District (6686 6617); 7) L128 Kkmall Kingkey100,No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu (2295 2392); 8) B1-59Holiday Plaza,NO.9028 Shennan Lu, Nanshan District (8629 8459); 9) L1-109Phase1 I-CITY Longgang Dadao, Longgang District (2834 7864); 10) 2A-C-L106 GuangPei commuity No.8 Golf Dadao Longhua New District

1) 龙岗区深惠路摩尔城一层 S103 号 ; 2) 福田区金田路与福华路交汇处卓越世纪 In Town, L228-1; 3) 南山区宝能太古城花园购物中心南区负一楼 SB101 号 ; 4) 福田区华强北赛格广场宝华大厦一楼 1002 号 ; 5) 福田区福华二路与中心二路交汇 ; 6) 龙华新区民治街道佐阾 1866 购物中心一层 N-L116; 7) 罗湖区深南东路 5016 号京基 100KKmall— 层 L128 铺 ; 8) 南山区深南大道 9028 号益田假日广场 B1 楼 59 号 ; 9) 龙岗区龙岗大道（横岗段） 2999 麒恒中心广场一期一层 109 号商铺 ; 10) 龙华新区观澜广培社区高尔夫大道 8 号 2a 栋 c 座 1 楼 106 号

酷圣石冰淇淋 1) 罗湖区金光华广场负二楼 029 号 2) 福田区福华三路购物公园 B1-J02

全日餐厅 , 福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 2 楼

Daily Treats 2/F, The Westin Shenzhen, 9028-2 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (8634 8306, www.westin.com/shenzhen)

Foo 6/F, Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen, 138 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8826 8700)

Aller 3/F, Badminton Court, Crown Sports Center, Tairan Jiu Lu, Futian District (8889 9878)

Four Seas International House 3/F, Holiday Plaza, Shennan Lu, Nanshan District (8982 9988)

Andes Café Shop 40, Phase 2, Nanhai Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 6704)

思悦兹饼屋 , 南山区深南大道 9028 号 -2 深圳益田威斯汀酒店 2 楼

GaGa Fresh Talk 1) B1, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8359 1880); 2) 1/F, Gate 8, South of Central Book Mall, 2014 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District (2393 1125)

GaGa 鲜语 1) 福田区福华三路星河购物公园 B1 层 ; 2) 福田区福中一路 2014 号深圳书城中心书城 1 楼南区 8 号门

Gelato Italiano G/F, Tianranju Bldg, Junction of Xiangmei Lu and Jingtian Si Lu, Futian District (2390 3636) 福田区香梅路与景田四路交汇处天然居一楼

HH Gourmet, Shop 43B, Nanhai Rose Garden II, Gongyuan Nan Lu, Nanshan District (2683 9259).

丛欢欢西餐厅 , 公园南路南海玫瑰园二期 43B 商铺

Honey Moon 1) B1-25, 1/F, Holiday Plaza, Nanshan District (8629 8767); 2) No. 152, 1/F, Coastal City, Haide Yi Dao, Nanshan District (8635 9680); 3) B98, 1/F, Mix City, Luohu District (8300 5599); 4) No. 28, B2/F, King Glory Plaza, Luohu District (8399 3468); 5) 73B, B1, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8290 3125) 满记甜品 1) 南山区益田广场负一楼 B1-25 2) 南山区海德一道海岸城广场 1 层 152 铺 3) 罗湖区万象城负一层 B98 号 4) 罗湖区金光华广场 B2 层 28 铺 5) 福田区福华三路星河购物公园负一楼 073B

La Crêperie Rozell 1/F, Yinglong Bldg, 6025 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2533 8633) 深圳市福田区车公庙英龙大厦一楼

Lola Shop 130, Sea Taste Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 1010) 南山区蛇口望海路海韵嘉园裙楼中 130 号商铺

馥餐厅 , 深圳四季酒店深圳市福田区福华三路 138 号6楼

四海一家 , 南山区深南大道益田假日广场 3 楼

Fusion Café 1/F, The Pavilion Century Tower, 4014 Huaqiang Bei Lu, Futian District

菲苑咖啡厅 , 福田区华强北路 4014 号圣廷苑酒店世纪楼一楼菲苑咖啡厅

Golden Jaguar 4/F, Shop 401, KK Mall, Kingkey Financial Center, Chai Wuwei Financial Center, Luohu District (8889 6969)

金钱豹罗湖区蔡屋围金融中心京基百纳空间 4 楼 401 铺

Mercado InterContinental Shenzhen, OCT, 9009 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District

广场咖啡厅 , 深南大道 9009 号华侨城深圳华侨城洲际大酒店

Panash 2/F, Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Lu, Free Trade Zone, Futian District (8359 9999)

泛亚风情餐厅 , 福田保税区桂花路 5 号福朋喜来登酒店 2 层

Q Café Restaurant & Bar G/F, 999 Royal Suites & Towers, 1003 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (2513 0999 ext. 33703)

Q咖啡, 罗湖区深南东路1003号丹枫白露酒店首层

Seasons 2/F, Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen, Haide San Dao, Houhaibin Lu, Nanshan District (8888 8888)

四季西餐厅 , 南山区后海滨路海德三道凯宾斯基酒店2楼

罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号华润中心万象城首层

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来吧空间 , 福田区泰然九路皇冠体育中心羽毛球馆 3楼

安第斯咖啡 , 南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期 40 号商铺

Banxian Café Shop 102, Bldg 2, Shahe Jie (close to Baishizhou Bus Station 1), Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (130 6692 2124)

南山区深南大道沙河街下白石一坊 2 号 102 铺 ( 近白石洲公交站 1)

BBQ Chicken & Beer Café 1) Shop 121122, B/F, Golden Central Business Tower, Jintian Lu, Futian District (8280 4653); 2) 1/F, Donghai City Plaza, 8099 Hongli Lu, Futian District (2600 4055); 3) 3/F, Jinxiu Garden, Qiaocheng Dong Lu, Nanshan District (2600 3887)

比比客 1) 地铁会展中心 E 出口 ; 2) 福田区红荔路 8099 号东海城市广场 1 楼 ; 3）南山区侨城东路锦绣花园会所 3 楼

Bucher Cafe & Lounge 50 Yankui Lu (opposite to Dameisha Sheraton Resort), Yantian District (2536 6891)

远洋帆清吧盐田区盐葵路 50 号

Café Marco 1/F, Marco Polo Hotel, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8298 9888 ext. 8358) 马高 , 福田中心区马哥孛罗酒店 1 楼

Café One 1/F, The Fountain Suites Shenzhen, 2017 Shennan Dong Lu, Futian District (8228 8822 ext. 3168) 咖啡湾 , 深南东路 2017 号华乐大厦一楼

Shenzhen Kitchen JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an No 8 Baoxing Lu, Bao'an District (2323 8888)

Cafe Pavilion 1/F, The Pavilion Longgang, 168 Dayun Lu, Longgang District (8989 9888 ext. 316)

Silk 2/F, The Langham, Shenzhen, 7888 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828

Café Time Shop 62, Section E, Sea World,

宝安区宝兴路8号

Simplylife S169, 1/F, The MixC, 1881 Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2221 1782)

Shekou, Nanshan District (2685 5709)

福田区深南大道 7888 号深圳朗廷酒店 2 楼

廷韵咖啡厅 , 龙岗区大运路 168 号中海圣廷苑酒店 1楼

波特咖啡 1) 龙华镇人民北路28号2楼 2) 罗湖区田贝四路邮电大楼2楼 3) 福田区华强北路2022号曼哈商业广场1楼

Coffee Time 1/F, Returned Students Foundation Garden, South Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (8635 0922)

咖啡时光 , 南山区高新科技园南区留学生创业园首层

Crema Coffee Express Right Side of International Chamber of Commerce Tower, 168 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8831 5001)

克瑞玛咖啡 , 福华三路 168 号国际商会中心大堂右侧

The Drawing Room 96/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888 ext.1468)

闲逸廊深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路5016号96层

Emily's Cafe Shop 1, Phase 2, Peninsula City, Shekou, Nanshan District (2689 3469) 南山区蛇口半岛城邦二期 1 号商铺

The Exchange 1/F, Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel, East Wing, Great China International Exchange Square, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8383 8888) 怡聚轩西餐厅，福田区福华路大中华国际交易广场大中华喜来登酒店1楼

Fix Deli 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222)

Fix 美食屋 , 福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 1 楼

Friends Coffee Cafe & Bar 1/F, Huamao Xinyuan Bldg, Hongli Xi Lu, Futian District (8297 0601) 福田区红荔西路华茂欣园首层商铺

Greenjoy Coffee 1/F, Siji Lijing, 53 Jinji Lu, Nanshan District (86543785) -南山区金鸡路53号四季丽晶一楼 Greenland Lounge 1/F, The Pavilion, 4002 Huaqiang Bei Lu, Futian District (8270 8888 ext. 8213)

绿涧廊 , 华强北路 4002 号圣廷苑酒店一楼绿涧廊

Heather's Garden Cafe Area B, No. 9, Nanshan Flower Market, Qianhai Lu, Nanshan District (186 8894 6329)

欧石楠咖啡馆 , 南山区前海路南山花卉市场 B 区 9 号

Hollys Coffee G/F, Urban Sunshine Bldg, 6017 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8284 0541)

豪丽斯咖啡 , 福田区深南大道 6017 号都市阳光名苑首层

ITA Coffee Shop A3, International Leisure Street, CITIC City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian District (2598 9203)

ITA 咖啡 , 福田区深南中路 1095 号中信城市广场国际休闲街 A3 商铺

Italian Bain Coffee 1) 1/F, Hoba Home, Bao’an Bei Lu, Luohu District; 2) L2S113, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8831 1684); 3) B1, MixC City, Luohu District (2557 7272)

百年意式咖啡店 1) 罗湖区宝安北路好百年首层中庭 ; 2) 福田区福华三路星河购物公园 L2S113; 3) 罗湖区万象城芮欧生活百货 B1 楼

Italian Best Coffee Rm S142, Gate 8, Shenzen Book Store, Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District (2399 2094)

意天利 , 福田区福中一路深圳书城 8 号门 S142 室

Java+ JW Marriott Hotel, 6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2269  8026)

迎客馆 , 福田区深南大道 6005 号金茂深圳 JW 万豪酒店

Knockbox Coffee No. 201, Coastal City Shopping Centre, 33 Wenxin Lu, Nanshan District (8625 9281) 南山区文心五路 33 号海岸城二楼 201 号铺

KK Café 1) Lobby, Poly Bldg, Chuangye Lu, Nanshan District (2642 9334); 2) Plaza Garden City, Shekou, Nanshan District.

(2686 8520)

KK 咖啡 1) 南山区创业路口保利大厦大堂 ; 2) 南山区工业八路蛇口花园城 3 期 3 栋 15 号

La Piazza 1/F, The Venice Hotel Shenzhan, 9026 Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888 ext. 8113) 南山区华侨城深南大道9026号威尼斯酒店大堂

Library 100/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888 ext. 1459/1455)

藏书阁 , 深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号 100 层

Lobby Bar 1/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen, Zhuzilin, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8350 0888 ext. 88605)

大堂吧福田区深南大道竹子林东方银座美爵酒店

Lobby Lounge 1/F, Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, 4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8828 4088)

大堂酒廊 , 福田区深圳福田香格里拉大酒店一楼

The Lounge 33/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District (8266 1234)

旅行者，罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号深圳君悦酒店 33 楼

The Lounge JW Marriott Hotel, 6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2269 8220) 福田区深南大道6005号金茂深圳JW万豪酒店

Ming Dian Coffee and Tea 59 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2686 7982)

卡尔顿酒店 1 楼

Origo No. 107, Bldg 1, Nanhai E-Cool, 6 Xinghua Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2160 9527)

原坊 , 南山区蛇口兴华路 6 号南海意库一号楼 107 号

Palm Court The Langham, Shenzhen, 7888 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888) 福田区深南大道 7888 号深圳朗廷酒店

Ryu Coffee & Wine Bar Shop 121, Bldg 2, Nanhai E-Cool, 6 Xinghua Lu, Nanshan District (2680 7755) 南山区兴华路 6 号南海意库 2 栋 121

Sam’s Coffee Yong Jing Xuan, Gongye Qi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 0123) 南山区蛇口工业七路雍景轩裙楼首层 101101B

Sculpting in Time Café Shop A110, Bar Street, Eco-Square, OCT, Nanshan District (2660 3991)

雕刻时光咖啡 , 南山区华侨城生态广场酒吧街 A110 号

Seasonal Tastes 1/F, The Westin Shenzhen, 9028-2 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (8634 8411, www.westin.com/shenzhen)

知味全日餐厅 , 南山区深南大道 9028-2 号深圳益田威斯汀酒店 1 楼

Street D Café 101-1, 1/F, Business Street, Huifang Garden, Xuefu Lu, Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (2606 6797)

迪街咖啡 , 南山区南海大道学府路荟芳园商业内街 1 楼 101-1

名典咖啡语茶, 南山区蛇口太子路59号

More Bar 1/F, east side of Artpia, 8 Zhongkang Nan Lu, Futian District (8279 7909).

FRENCH

深圳 MORe 酒咖吧 , 福田区中康南路 8 号雕塑家园首层东侧

Old Heaven Books Shop 120, Bldg A5, Phase II, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District (8614 8090)

旧天堂书店南山区华侨城侨城创意文化园北区 A5 栋 120 铺

Onyx Lounge 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222)

Onyx 大堂酒廊 , 福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思

Art de Vivre Shenzhen Sculpture Academy, 8 Zhongkang Lu, Shangmeilin, Futian District (8251 0369) 福田区上梅林中康路 8 号雕塑家园

Belle-Vue 37/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 悦景餐厅, 罗湖区宝安南路1881号深圳君

悦酒店37层

Crepes Mania Building B1, Coco Park, No.

269, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8655 2196)

福田区福华一路Coco Park负一楼星空广场法兰丝松饼屋

La Maison Shop 108, Rose Garden I, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2685 7030) 南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园一期108号

L'epicerie No. 35, Phase 2, Nanhai Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 7246) 南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期35号铺

Le Bistro No. 212. Area D, Coco Park, 138 Mintian Lu, Futian District (8316 9651)

馨迪 , 福田区民田路 138 号购物公园 D 区 212 号

Patio Resto No. 112, Deep Blue Bldg, Longcheng Lu, Nanshan District (186 8896 6961)

界广场117号

Brotzeit L1C-055B, 1/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8359 2080)

福田区福华三路购物公园1楼酒吧街

Lowenburg Deck 5-7, Minghua Cruise, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2689 2668) 南山区蛇口太子路明华轮5-7层

Paulaner Brauhaus C-005, Huanchuan Square, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 7230) 南山区蛇口海上世界环船广场C-005

Prusa 4/F, Bldg B, World Finance International Center, 4003 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8333 5551, 8333 5552) 罗湖区深南东路4003号世界金融中心B座4楼德普鲁斯

庭院法式餐厅 , 南山区龙城路深蓝公寓 112 商铺

The Penthouse 28/F, Huale Bldg, 2017 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8228 8822)

蓬濠法国餐厅，罗湖区深南东路2017号华乐大厦28楼

ITALIAN Baia B301, Sea World, 8 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 8836)

Pipette 1/F, InterContinental Shenzhen, 9009 Shennan Dadao, OCT, Nanshan District (3399 3388 ext. 8581)

南山区蛇口望海路8号海上世界船尾广场B301

Swallow Nest 11/F, Nanhai Hotel, 1 Gongye Yi Lu, Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (2669 2888 ext. 394) 南海酒店燕巢厅，南山

深南大道9026号深圳威尼斯酒店3楼

深南大道 9009 号华侨城 , 深圳华侨城洲际大酒店

区南海大道工业一路1号南海酒店9楼

Vienne French Restaurant Wuzhou Hotel, 6001 Shennan Dadao, Luohu District (8293 8000) 维埃纳法式餐厅，福田区深南大道6001

号五洲宾馆内

GERMAN Baodenburg Brauhaus 1/F, Jinyuelai Hotel, 2 Xieli Lu, Longgang District (2890 7122) 龙岗区中心城协力路2号金悦来酒店1楼

Bierhaus No. 117, Sea World Plaza, Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 9591) 德瑞坊啤酒餐厅, 南山区蛇口太子路海上世

Blue 3/F, Venice Hotel Shenzhen, 9026 Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888). 南山区华侨城 Caffe Di Roma Bistro 37-40 Shangye Jie, OCT Portofino, Nanshan District (2600 3297)

古罗马咖啡吧 , 南山区华侨城波托菲诺商业街 37-40 号

Eatalicious NB119, Bao’neng All City, 2233 Zhongxin Lu, Nanshan District (3688 0992)

意餐南山区中心路 2233 号宝能 All City 购物中心 NB119

Elba 99/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District.(8308 8888)

欧尔巴 , 罗湖区深南东路 5016 号深圳瑞吉酒店 99 层

The Grill & Bar 2/F, Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Lu, Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District (8358 8662)

扒房·酒吧，福田区保税区桂花路 5 号深圳福朋喜

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of over 2,500 artworks from 17 countries around the world: Asia, Europe, Australia and the USA. Browse and buy from more than 60 galleries, see original paintings, limited editions, sculpture and photography from emerging and mid-career artists. You can have one complimentary drink at the Friday ART Night.

OCTOBER 10-11 SAT-SUN

Stage: Singin’ in the Rain, 1pm/2pm/5.30pm/7.45pm, HKD330995. Lyric Theatre, HKAPA (www.hkticketing.com) Making a splash from the moment it premiered, this multi-million dollar production of Singin’ in the Rain extended its run in Chichester, UK, due to unprecedented public demand, before transferring to the famous Palace Theatre in London. Now, after a sell-out West End season, four Olivier Award nominations and a major UK tour, Singin’ in the Rain is set to delight Hong Kong audiences.

Community: Hong Kong Classic, 11am10pm (Sat), 11am-7pm (Sun), HKD50660. Central Harbourfront Event Space (www.hkticketing.com) The Hong Kong Classic is a two-day celebration of the classic car and all things automotive. Enjoy a unique and exciting day out for all the family with a fascinating array of entertainment, activities, food and shopping. Along with the elegant and nostalgic array of classic cars, there are children’s games and activities, an outdoor cinema, live bands, vintage stalls, picnics under the sun and even a retro hair and beauty salon.

OCTOBER 5-7

OCTOBER 18-NOVEMBER 5

MON-WED

Drink: Test Your Palate Wine Tasting Event, 6pm-8.30pm, HKD230-700. Chancellor Room, L4, HKCEC (www.hkticketing.com) Mingle with the judges from the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine Competition, tasting the best current releases of what both Old and New World wineries have to offer. This is a rare opportunity to gain insight into what vintages have revealed by country, identify international wine trends and taste exclusive wines that are not yet available in Hong Kong.

OCTOBER 8-10 THU-SAT

Stage: Love Pings, 7.30pm, HKD280350, Fringe Underground, Fringe Club (www.hkticketing.com) An original play written by American director Kate March, Love Pings is the story of one woman’s adventure with seven men as she tries to find meaningful connection through the ever-fuzzy world of text messaging, WhatsApp, Facebook, email, Skype, phone calls and occasional live meetups. Are any of the pings from her phone signal real love, or is it all just an illusion?

OCTOBER 9-11 FRI-SUN

SUN-THU

Party: Marco Polo German Bierfest 2015, 6-11pm, HKD150-280. Harbour Deck 6, Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City (www.hkticketing.com) Head down to Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel for a fun-filled evening of traditional German bites, selections of beers and all-night dancing and laughter against the panoramic backdrop of the Victoria Harbour. The German Bierfest also brings you traditional tunes and madcap antics by the Notenhoblers, a seven-member band from Germany. Join the most authentic and traditional German Bierfest at its 24th anniversary.

OCTOBER 20 TUE

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Itali-An 1/F, Oriental Plaza, 1072 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8225 7278) 罗湖区建设路 1072 号东方广场 1 楼

La Terrazza 1/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号深圳君悦酒店 1 层

Lavo Bistro& lounge Floor 1M, Building T3, Kerry Plaza, No/1 Zhongxin 4th Lu, Futian district, Shenzhen (8255 7462) 深圳市福田区中心四路嘉里建设广场 T3 栋 1M 层

Mezzo 2/F, Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel, Great China International Exchange Square, 1 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8383 8888)

福田区福华一路 1 号大中华国际交易广场大中华喜来登大酒店 2 楼

Milano Italian Restaurant Bar & Pizzeria 1/F, Anhui Bldg, 6007 Shennan Dadao, Chegongmiao, Futian District (8358 1661) 米兰意大利餐厅, 福田区车公庙深南大道

6007号创展中心（安徽大厦首层)

Paletto Italian Restaurant 2/F, The RitzCarlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222)

Kenzo Teppanyaki 25/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Hotel, Zhuzilin, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8302 9564 ext. 88661) 银座铁板烧餐厅, 福田区深南大道竹子林东方银座美爵酒店25楼

Kyoku Japanese Cuisine Restaurant Bldg 17, Qushui Bay, OCT Bay, 8 Baishi Dong Lu, Nanshan District (8654 1122) 南山区白石路东8号欢乐海岸曲水湾17栋

Kyoku No. 02, 1/F, Podium Bldg, Kerry Plaza, Futian District (8221 2388)

Kyoku日本料理福田区中心四路一号嘉里建设广场裙楼第一层02铺

Momiji 3/F, Holiday Inn Donghua Shenzhen, No. 2307, Donghua Park, Nanhai Lu, Nanshan District (8619 3999) 米西索加, 南山区南海大道东华园 2307号东华假日酒店三楼

Nishimura 1/F, Marco Polo Shenzhen, 28 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8298 9888)

西村日本料理 , 福田中心区福华一路 28 号深圳马哥孛罗好日子酒店 1 楼

Osaka Japanese Restaurant 1/F, Swallow Hotel, 3002 Jiabin Lu, Luohu District (8220 0364) 大阪日本料理店, 罗湖区嘉宾路3002号海

燕大酒店1楼(金光华对面)

福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 2 楼

Sakana-Ya Japanese Dinning 4/F, Oriental Plaza, 1072 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8228 0778)

Prego 3/F, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Landmark Shenzhen, 3018 Nanhu Lu, Luohu District (8217 2288) 罗湖区南湖路

Shizuku 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, 6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2269 8231)

3018号深圳富苑皇冠假日套房酒店3楼

Red Rock G/F, Shop L1S-07, Xinhe Shopping Plaza, 2088 Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (8629 3803).

红岩意大利餐厅，南山区南海大道 2088 号信和自由广场 1 楼 L1S-07 商铺

The Spaghetti House 1) Shop 399, 3/F, MixC, 1181 Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District (8266 8006); 2) Shop FL1014, L1/F, Central Walk, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8280 1060) ; 3) Shop 258, 2/F, Coastal City, 33 Wenxin Wu Lu, Nanshan District (8635 9622) 意粉屋 1) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号

华润中心万象城三楼399号商铺 2) 福田区福华一路3号中心城L1层FL1014号铺(会展中心地铁B出口) 3)南山区文心五路33号海岸城2楼258号铺

The Top 5/F, Bldg 1, Nanhai E-Cool, 6 Xinghua Lu, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2688 1132) 南山区蛇口海上世界兴华路6号南海意库1号楼5

Trattoria Italiana Da Angelo 1) No. 113, B2/F, Nanshan Guest House, Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 5927); 2) L226-227, Excellence Century Plaza, Tower 4, intersection of Haitian Lu and Fuhua Lu, Futian District (2531 3842); 3) G/F, Bldg 12, OCT Bay, 8 Baishi Lu Dong, Nanshan District (8654 1060) 艾嘉路意大利餐厅 1)南

酒菜屋 , 罗湖区建设路 1072 号东方广场 4 楼

福田区深南大道 6005 号金茂深圳 JW 万豪酒店 2 楼

Sushi Chef Ting 1) Shop 150, Coastal City, Haide Yi Dao, Nanshan District (8635 9662) ; 2) G/F, New Street Plaza, Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (2606 3639); 3) G/F, Xinwanjia Supermarket, Jintian Lu, Futian District (3333 1202)

寿师傳回转寿司 1) 南山区海德一道海岸城美食美家 150 铺 2) 深圳南山区南海大道新街口广场首层 ( 近东滨路 3) 深圳福田区金田路兴万家超市首层

Sushi Oh Restaurant L318 Shop, Jusco Store, Basement, CITIC City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian District (2594 0928) 寿司屋, 福田区深南中路1095号中信广场负层吉之岛L318铺

Sushi King 1/F, Coastal City, Haide Yi Dao, Nanshan District (8635 9765)

寿司王，南山区海德一道海岸城购物广场一楼 149 号商铺

Vietnamese

山区蛇口太子路南山宾馆113商铺B2楼; 2)福田区海田路与福华三路交汇处卓越世纪中心4号楼二区商业层L226,227商铺; 3）南山区白石路东8号欢乐海岸曲水湾12栋1楼

Clubbing: Cream Tours, 9pm-5pm, HKD480-1,280. Hall A, 2/F, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, 33 Shing Fung Road, Kowloon (www.hkticketing.com) Cream is one of the world's most iconic dance brands. Beginning as a weekly house music night, Cream hosts three club events a year at its spiritual home of Nation in Liverpool, runs one of the biggest nights in Ibiza during the summer and brings the award-winning festival Creamfields to the fields of Daresbury, Cheshire, every August. The Cream tour in Hong Kong will feature four renowned artists: Paul Van Dyk, Cosmic Gate, Christina Novelli and Bz Li.

Vista Lago 1/F, Interlaken OCT Hotel Shenzhen, OCT East, Dameisha, Yantian District (8888 3333, www.interlakenocthotel.com)

Hele Japanese Cuisine No. 126, Binfen Holiday Shop, Nanyou Dadao, Nanshan District (2606 9163) 和乐日本料理，南山区南

La vie A2-39, Poly Cultural Plaza, Houhai, Nanshan District

OCTOBER 30

Japan Fusion 2-3/F, World Finance Center, 4003 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8266 6688)

Muine No. 219, 2/F, Garden City, 1086 Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (2681 7828); Shop 203, L2/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8693 7310)

FRI

Exhibition: Asia Contemporary Art Show, 1pm-9pm (Fri), 1pm-8pm (Sat), 11am-6pm (Sun), HKD220. 40-42/F, Conrad Hong Kong (www.hkticketing. com) The Asia Contemporary Art Show offers a unique and stunning collection

Idutang Bldg F3, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District (2691 1826)

一渡堂 , 南山区华侨城创意文化园内

6 楼 2) 福田区怡景中心城 G 层 3) 南山区红树林白石路京基百纳广场 3 楼 45 号

Concert: John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension, 8pm, HKD550-750. Rotunda 3, 6/F, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre (www.hkticketing.com) Live Nation Lushington is proud to present John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension live in Hong Kong. McLaughlin’s new album, Black Light, will be released this fall.

花园餐厅 , 盐田区大梅沙东部华侨城茵特拉根酒店

JAPANESE Banzai-Ya Japanese Dinning G/F, Haiyangge, Haibin Garden, Xinghua Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2683 3090) 万菜屋 , 南山区蛇口兴华路海滨花园海阳阁 1 楼

Chitose Family Restaurant Inside Jusco, CITIC City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian District (2894 2208) 千登世, 福田区深南中路1095号中信城市广场吉之岛内

油大道缤纷假日商铺126号

中森名菜 , 罗湖区深南东路 4003 号世界金融中心二 , 三楼

Kamado Shop 319, 3/F, Coastal City, Haide Yi Lu, Nanshan District (8635 9792)

Offering an excellent range of Vietnamese cuisine, all at a reasonable price and served in a relaxing environment, this is a solid option to satisfy cravings, pho sure. pho nam Shop B26C, Link City Passage (near Coco Park), Futian District

越品 , 福田区连城新天地 B26C 商铺 (8255 7048)

越鼎记 , 南山区后海保利文化广场 A2-39 (8628 7826)

南山区南海大道 1086 号花园城中心第 2 楼 219 号铺 ( 蛇口沃尔玛对面 ) ; 福田区福华三路 Coco Park L2-203

上井日本料理, 南山海德一道海岸城3楼319店铺

Kamii Restaurant 1) 6/F, King Glory Plaza, Luohu District (8261 1001); 2) G/F, Central Walk, Futian District (8278 0059); 3) 3/F, Kingkey Banner Center, intersection of Baishi Lu and Shahe Dong Lu, Nanshan District (8628 6060)

上井精致日本料理 1) 罗湖区人民南路金光华广场

LATIN AMERICAN Amigos Restaurant and Bar 1) Shop E6, G/F, Carriana Friendship Center, Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District (6133 9993); 2)

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Listings

1/F, Honglong Hotel, Sea World, 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2683 5449)

欧蜜戈墨西哥餐厅 1) 罗湖人民南路佳宁娜广场 1 楼 E06 商铺 2) 南山区蛇口 3 号太子路海上世界鸿隆公寓首层

OCTOBER 23-25 FRI-SUN

Latina 001-C004, Zone C, Sea World Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District (2667 7697) 南山

区蛇口海上世界广场C区001-C004

Senor Frogs No. 57, Rose Garden Phase 2, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2667 1155) 南山区蛇口玫瑰园二期57号 Tequila Coyote Cantina Shop 113, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2683 6446); 2) No. 152, Coco Park, 138 Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8295 3332)

Sports: Xtreme Muay Thai, 8pm, MOP480/880. Venetian MacauCotaiArena (www.venetianmacao. com) The most anticipated muay Thai battle in history, according to promoters. World-class champions are going head to head at Xtreme Muay Thai 2015, staging brutal battles for audiences from all over the world. Fighters are definitely aiming at knocking out each other. Admission will be granted only to persons aged 18 and above.

OCTOBER 10 SAT

Concert: Big Bang World Tour, 7pm on Friday, 9pm on Saturday and Sunday, MOP688-1,888. Venetian Macao-CotaiArena (www. venetianmacao.com) Big Bang is one of the most popular bands in Korea right now, despite breaking up and reforming several times. Since their most recent comeback in late April following a three-year hiatus, they have been keenly cementing their reputation as the ‘Nation's Boy Band.’ The world tour will heavily feature tracks from their new album, as well as contributions from Roy Bennett, Ed Burke and Jonathan Lia – people who have also worked with stars like Beyonce, Rihanna and Madonna.

SEPTEMBER 10-OCTOBER 25 THU-SUN

Concert: Missing Kay World Tour, 8pm, MOP380-980. Venetian MacauCotaiArena (www.venetianmacao. com) Hong Kong singer Kay Tse will be performing her world tour with amazing costumes, stunning visuals and first-class choreography in Macau this month. The Cantopop queen will bring her greatest hits from the past decade to celebrate her 10th anniversary with all of her Macau fans.

OCTOBER 16-25 FRI-SUN

Exhibition: Atonal-Multimedia Art by Gigi Lee, 10am-7pm (close on Monday), MOP5. Macau Museum of Art (www.mam.gov.mo) Atonal is an abstract, multimedia work immersing visitors in an experience of sound and light. Atonal music largely refers to compositions that do not conform to the system of tonal hierarchies that characterized classical European music, breaking the Western music rule of 24 major and minor keys. Lacking a tonal center, or key, it creates an out-of-focus listening mode, thus comparable to abstract painting, defying traditional aesthetics.

SEPTEMBER 25-NOVEMBER 1 FRI-SUN

仙人掌餐厅 1) 南山区蛇口海上世界商铺 113 号 ; 2) 福田区福华路 138 号购物公园 152 号

OTHER WESTERN 360°Bar, Restaurant & Lounge 31/F, Shangri-La Hotel (east of Railway Station), 1002 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8396 1380)

360°西餐酒廊 , 罗湖区建设路 1002 号 ( 火车站东侧 ) 香格里拉大酒店 31 层

Acaly’Do 1/F, Citic Mangrove Bay (near Shahe Golf), Shahe Dong Lu, Nanshan District (8626 8176)

南山区沙河东路中信红树湾首层沙河高尔夫斜对面

Atmosphere 1) Shop 368, 3/F, Block B, Phase Two, MixC, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (2227 7788); 2) Shop 1, Peninsula Phase 2, Shekou, Nanshan District (2602 7898)

喜悦 1) 罗湖万象城二期 B 座 3 楼 ; 2) 南山区蛇口半岛城邦 2 期商铺 1 号

Burger King 1) No. 108, B/F, KK Shopping Mall, KK Financial Centre, Luohu District (8202 5622); 2) 2/F, Sang Da Bldg, Huaqiang Bei, Futian District (8202 4922); 3) L2C-002, 2/F, Coco Park, 269 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District. (2151 5526)

汉堡王 1) 罗湖区菜屋围京基金融中心之京基百纳空间负一楼 108 号 2) 福田区华强北桑达大厦 2 楼（茂业百货对面）3) 福田区福华三路 269 号 cocopark2 楼 L2C-002 号铺

Casablanca Shop 118-120, Bldg 1, Sea World Plaza, Haibin Commercial Bldg, Shekou, Nanshan District (2667 6968)

卡萨布兰卡餐厅，南山区蛇口兴华路海滨花园商业中信 1 栋首层 118-120

Caesar Restaurant 2/F, Lidu Hotel, Guangfa Bldg, 2007 Dongmen Nan Lu, Luohu District (8225 9988 ext. 244)

凯撒咖啡西餐厅，罗湖区东门南路 2007 号广发大厦丽都酒店 2 楼

City Steak Emperor No. 229, 2/F, North Shenzhen Book City, Hongli Lu, Futian District (2399 2133)

城市扒王 , 福田区红荔路深圳书城北区 2 楼 229 号

Danube 1/F, Vienna Hotel, 73 Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8398 1688, 8398 6993)

多瑙河西餐厅, 福田区福华路73号维也纳酒店1楼铺

Deli Leisure Shop 5-6, L1/F, Wongtee Plaza, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8252 7135) 福田区福华三路皇庭广场L1层5-6号商铺

Double Star Cafe 2/F, King Glory Plaza, Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District (8261 1808, www.doublestar.com.hk) 帝宝星 , 罗湖区金光华广场 2 楼

Doors Chillout Lounge 6-21 Xuefu Lu, Nanshan District (8630 8114) 南山区学府路6-21 号 (近深圳大学西门)

Theater: AniMacao, 8pm, MOP60/ screening. Macau Cultural Centre Small Auditorium (www.macauticket. com) AniMacao 2015 serves up 10 inspiring animated films from around the world, exposing a diversity of cultures and topics. The festival line-up showcases an array of films for all tastes and ages, displaying the latest thrilling and thought-provoking works, as well as a couple of familyfriendly features.

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Greenery Cafe 3/F, Hualianfa Bldg, 2006 Huaqiang Bei Jie, Futian District (8399 8828, 8399 8118)

绿茵阁，华强北商业街 2006 号华联发大厦三楼

Jenergy Shop No. 01 He Zheng Ming Yuan, 16 Xinwen Lu, Futian District (8389 2686) 福田区新闻路16号，合正名园 1号商铺

The Grill 2/F, Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, 1177 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2162 8888) 南山区望海路 1177 号蛇口希尔顿南海酒店 2 楼

The Grill & Bar 2/F, Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Lu, Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District (8358 8662) 扒房·酒吧 , 福田区保税区桂花路 5 号深圳福朋喜来登酒店 2 楼

The Kitchen No. 144, Coco Park, 138 Mintian Lu, Futian District (2531 3860)

现场厨房 , 福田区民田路 138 号城建购物公园 144 号

The Lounge 33/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号深圳君悦酒店 33 层

Life Cali Bistro South Gate, Central Walk, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (3682 2766) 福田区福华路中心城广场 L 层南大门旁

LSD F1-105A, OCT-Loft, Enping Jie, Nanshan District (8610 6344) 迷食 , 南山区华侨城创意文化园 F1-105A

Made in Kitchen 7/F, Kingglory Plaza, 2028 Renmin Lu, Luohu District (8261 1899) 厨房制造 , 罗湖人民南路 2028 号金光华广场 7 楼

Mama’s No. 110-111, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2686 2349) 南山区蛇口海上世界 110-111 号商铺

May Flower Restaurant 2/F, Phase 4, Commerce City, Azure Coast, Houhai Dadao, Nanshan District (2649 8033/2649 022)

五月花餐厅 , 南山区后海大道蔚蓝海岸四期商贸城 2楼

McCawley's Bar & Grill Shop 109, Bldg 7, Phase 3, Rose Garden, Shekou, Nanshan District (2667 4361). 南山区蛇口南海玫瑰园三期 7 号楼 109 号商铺

McCawley’s Irish Bar & Restaurant Shop 118, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 4496)

麦考利爱尔兰酒吧，南山区蛇口海上世界广场 118号

One Steak 1) 1/F Hongling Bldg, 1045 Shennan Zhong Lu, Nanshan District (2586 6333); 2) L3-1, 9028-2 Shennan Lu, Holiday Plaza, Nanshan District (8629 8729)

王品台塑牛排，1) 深南中路 1045 号红岭大厦 1 楼 2) 南山区深南大道 9028-2 号益田假日广场三楼

Paiza Bistro & Lounge No. 110, Phase 1, Peninsula City, Jinshiji Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 7055) 南山区蛇口金世纪路半岛城邦一期 110 号

Poseidon Restaurant & Bar No. 13, Phase 3, Coastal Rose Garden, Jinshiji Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2160 9519)

波塞冬西餐厅酒吧，南山区蛇口金世纪路南海玫瑰园三期 13 号

Princess Coco Shop 65, B1/F, Wongtee Plaza, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8252 4694) 福田区福华三路皇庭广场 B1 楼 65 号铺

Rapscallions No. 138, Gouwu Garden, Mintian Lu, Futian District (8359 7131)

D.U.B ST. 23 25A, G/F, Wongtee Plaza, 118 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8206 2323)

瑞布斯, 福田区民田路购物公园北园138号

Four Seasons Dining Room No. 105, Haibin Business Center, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District

罗马西餐厅 , 南山区蛇口太子路太子宾馆后 B 座

福田区福华三路118号皇庭广场G层25A

Concert: 29th Macau International Music Festival, MOP100-600 (www. icm.gov.mo/fimm/29) Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the 29th Macau International Music Festival (MIMF) gathers top-level musicians and ensembles from Russia, Sweden, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. There will be 23 extraordinary performances as well as over 60 outreach activities during the festival.

trict (2668 7777).

葡逸餐厅 , 南山区蛇口沿山路 1 号

南山区蛇口海上世界海滨商业中心 105 号 (2689 3986)

Friday Cafe No. 111, G/F, Xinxing Square, Diwang Bldg, 5002 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8246 0757)

星期五西餐厅 , 罗湖区深南东路 5002 号地王大厦信兴广场首层 111 号

Gold Coast Shop NO.118-120, Bldg1, Haibin Commercial Center, Shekou, Nanshan District (2667 6968) 南山区蛇口海滨花园商业中心移动118-120

Grange Grill 25/F, The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan, 9028-2 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (8634 8431) 威斯汀扒房, 南山区深南大道9028号-2深圳益田威斯汀酒店25层

Grape 1 Yanshan Lu, Shekou, Nanshan Dis-

Romas Bar & Grill Block B (behind the Taizi Hotel), 5 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2683 8492, 2683 8491) Seattle Café No. 38, 1/F, Holiday Garden, Nanshan District (2606 4862)

西雅图西餐扒房，南山区缤纷假日花园 1 层 38 号 ( 东华假日酒店旁 )

Shark 1) Shopping Park B, Mintian Lu, Futian District (8203 1999) 2) West of Bar Street, Sea World Squae, Shekou, Nanshan District (2602 9569) 鲨鱼餐吧 1) 福田区民田

路购物公园B区一楼 2) 南山区蛇口海上世界西侧国际酒吧街

Sky Paradise 50/F, Hilton Panglin Hotel, 2002 Jiabin Lu, Luohu District (2518 5888) 罗湖区嘉宾路 2002 号希尔顿彭年酒店 50 楼

Stonegrill L1021-L1022, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District

石头烧福田区福华一路怡景中心城 L1021 尚铺 (8276 5289)

Subway 1) FL1004, 1/F, Yijing Central Walk,

Listings

3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8280 1186); 2) Shop B14, B/F, Gouwu Garden Metro Shopping Mall, Futian District (8329 2299)

1) 福田区福华一路怡景中心城一楼西侧FL1004号铺; 2) 福田区购物公园负一楼地铁商业广场 B14

Super Steak 3/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2531 3998) 超级牛扒 , 福田区福华三路 Coco Park 三楼

Take Seafood Supermarket No. 103, Zone A, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2160 2378) 南山蛇口海上世界船前广场 A 区 103 号

Taste 3/F, Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Lu, Futian District (8359 9999 ext. 88667)

桂花酒店 , 福田保税区桂花路 5 号福朋喜来登酒店 3楼

Tasty 1/F, International Finance Center, 4003 Shennan Dong Lu, Futian District (2598 1298, 2598 1299)

西堤牛排, 深圳市深南东路4003号世界金融中心1F

The Village No. 108-109, Haichang Jie, Shekou, Nanshan District (2685 0910)

南山区蛇口海昌街海尚国际裙楼 108-109 号铺

Veranda Restaurant & Lounge 5-1 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2667 6608) 南山区蛇口太子路 5-1 号

V Fries AB305, 3rd Floor, Poly Cultural Center, Hou Haibin Lu, Nanshan District (159 9966 6346) 南山区文心六路保利文化广场三楼 AB305

West Steak House 2/F, 52 Jiefang Lu, Luohu District (8229 9139) 西部牛扒城，罗湖区解放路 52 号 2 楼

Willy's Crab Shack 18 Shiyun Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (8827 8002) 南山区蛇口新街石云路18号 (www. willyscrabshack.com)

PIZZA Kiwi Pizza 1) Shop 46B, Phase II, Coastal Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2160 1583); 2) B14 Underground Commercial Street, Coco Park, Futian District (8329 2299); 3) No. 8 Outlets Minkang Lu, Longhua District; 4) No. 125, Area A, North Park, Shopping Park, Mintian Lu, Futian District 纽奇比萨 1) 南山区望海路南海玫瑰园二期46B铺; 2) 福田区购物公园负一层地铁商业街B14铺; 3) 龙华新区民康路八号仓奥特莱斯; 4) 福田区民田路购物公园北园A区125

Lou Palacio Pizza 1/F, No. 40, Bldg A, Poly Cultural Center, Nanshan District (8628 7109) 帕拉休，南山区保利文化广场A区40号店铺

NYPD Pizza 1) Shop FL1015, Central Walk, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8887 6973); 2) No. 26, Haichang Jie, Shekou, Nanshan District (8887 6973); 3) 3085-10 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8887 6973, 137 9847 1160)

纽约批萨1) 福田区福华一路中心城FL1015商铺; 2)南山区蛇口海昌街海尚国际裙楼26号铺 (近新一佳); 3) 罗湖区东门深南路3085-10号

Papa John’s Pizza 1) 1/F, F2.6 Tianzhan Bldg, Tian’an Industry Plaza, Futian District; 2) Unit 149, 1/F, Coastal City, Nanshan Business & Culture Center, Nanshan District; 3) 2/F, Soho Coco Park, 3 Fuhua Lu, Futian District; 4) 1/F, 115B, Garden City Commercial Centre, Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District; 5) 1/F, TT International Area, Lianhua Lu, Futian District; 6) 1/F, Hubei Baofeng Bldg, 1054 Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District; 7) 3/F, Manha Shopping Plaza, Huaqiang Bei Lu, Futian District; 8) 2/F, Luohu Culture Center, Renmin Bei Lu, Luohu District; 9) Unit A1-14, 1/F, Poly Cultural Centre, Nanshan Business & Culture Center, Nanshan District 棒!约翰 1) 福田区天安数码城

天展大厦F2.6栋1楼; 2) 南山区商业文化中心海岸城一层149号商铺; 3) 福田区福华三路购物公园 2 楼; 4) 南山区南海大道花园城商业中心115B; 5) 福田区莲花路TT国际街区首层; 6) 罗湖区宝安南路 1054号湖北宝丰大厦首层; 7) 福田区华强北路曼哈购物广场3楼; 8)罗湖区东门步行街人民北路罗湖文化中心2楼; 9) 南山区南山商业文化中心区保利文化广场A1-14号

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

Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District (8322 9009) 福田区中心四路嘉里建设广场 1 座 01B

SPANISH Flamenco House Shop B104, B1/F, Century Place, Huaqiangbei, Futian District (3300 5750) 福田区华强北世纪广场负一层B04

TURKISH Anatolia Turkish Restaurant, 1/F, Xing Yue Business Hotel, No. 3018 Dongmen Nan Lu, Luohu District (8222 6154; 8225 7677).

安纳托利亚，罗湖区东门南路 3018 号兴悦商务酒店1楼

Istanbul Fast Food Cafe Jinghua Building 1C055, Huafa Bei Lu, Futian District (3309 7180, 3309 7190) 福田区华发北路京华大院一号楼 1C055 号

Mevlana Turkish Restaurant 154 Zhenxing Lu, Futian District (8336 8778)

梅夫拉那土耳其餐厅福田区振兴路 154 号

The Istanbul Restaurant Room 107, Lang Yu Feng Ting,1010 Wenjin Nan Lu, Luohu District (8261 0201)

土耳其伊斯坦布尔餐厅，罗湖区文锦南路 1010 号朗御风庭 107 号地铺

nightlife LUOHU 360°Bar, Restaurant & Lounge 31/F, Shangri-La Hotel (East of Railway Station), No.1002 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8396 1380-8360).

罗湖区建设路 1002 号（火车站东侧）香格里拉大酒店 31 层

Butter Basement B/F, Carrinna Friendship Square, 2002 Renminnan Road, Luohu Dist. (2518 3338) 罗湖区人民南路佳宁娜广场负一楼

Brew House 3/F, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites and Landmark, 3018 Nahu Road, Luohu District. (8217 2288 ext. 569)

罗湖区南湖路费用户号深圳富苑皇冠假日套房酒店三楼

Brown Sugar Jar 1/F, Le Yang Feng Jing Ge, Huang Bei Lu, Dongmen, Luohu District. (2541 6110) 红糖罐罗湖区东门商业圈黄贝路乐扬枫景阁一楼

Champs Bar & Grill  2/F, Shangri-La Shenzhen, Luohu Dist. (8396 1366)  罗湖区香格里拉大酒店 2 楼

Chocolate  1/F, New 2000 Plaza, Huishang Mingyuan, Nanqing Street, Dongmen, Luohu District. (2582 2222)

罗湖区东门南庆街汇商名苑2000广场1楼（金莎国际会所楼下）

City Cowboy 2/F, Jihao Garden, 1048 Hua Li Lu, Luohu District (2582 8218) 深圳市罗湖区华丽路 1048 号集浩花园 2 楼

Decanter 100/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888-1459/1455)

品酒阁深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路5016号 100层

Evolution Bar F2/3, Carriana Friendship Square (next to Starbucks), Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District 罗湖区人民南路佳宁娜友宜广场 Echo Club, No.S268, MixC, Phase II, No.1881 Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2292 3777). 埃可俱乐部·酒吧，罗湖区宝安南

路1881号华润中心万象城二期B栋二楼

Face Club,4/F, MixC Mall Phase II, No.1881 Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District(8266 6699).

罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号万象城第二期卡地亚楼上四楼

In House 1/F, Shenzhen Lotus Hotel, 2019 Dongmen Nan Lu, Luohu District Le Nest 1/F, Guomao Da Sha, Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District (8221 1018) 罗湖区人民南路国贸大厦 A 区外一楼

Sambal B102, Century Place, Shennan Lu, Futian District (2264 1000) 桑芭桑芭福田区深南中路世纪汇商场负一层 B102号

Thai Chi 01B, 1/F, Block 1, Kerry Plaza,

欧莉酒吧，福田区民田路购物公园北园B区138号

The Penthouse 38/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号深圳君悦

Brown Sugar Jar G9 Huangguan Technology Park, Tairan 9 Lu, Futian District. (8320 7913)

The St. Regis Bar 96/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888-1468)

Calio Bar Shop 055, 2/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian Dist. (2533 1844)

Malt 100/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 8888-1459/1455) 天吧，深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区

红糖罐福田区泰然九路皇冠科技园 2 栋 G9

酒店38层

瑞吉吧深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号 96 层深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号 99 层

福田区福华三路星河苏活购物公园二楼 055 号

Club Viva No. 140, Fuhua Lu, CoCo Park, Futian District (137 9825 6176) 福田区福华路城建购物公园 140 号

首层G2&G3(近星巴克咖啡店)

罗湖区东门南路 2019 号芙蓉宾馆一楼

Southeastern

深南东路5016号100层

FUTIAN

Craft Head Nano Tap House West Shop, Bldg 161, Crossing of Huanggang Gongyuan Yi Jie and Shuiwei Ba Jie, Futian District (136 6229 2253) 福田区皇岗公园一街与水围

3D Bar Block B, Bar Street, CITIC City Plaza, 1093 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian District (2598 6011)

八街交界处161栋西面商铺

Curv Bar 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen, 116 Fuhua San Road, Futian District (2222 2222)

福田区深南中路 1093 号中信广场酒吧街 B 区

After 5 Bar & Cafe Unit 104, Jin Run Building, Tai Ran Jiu Lu, Futian District (2396 4800). 福田区泰然九路金润大厦104 Angelbaby Bar 1/F, Huale Building, No.1, Zhong Hang Bei Lu, Hua Qiang Bei, Futian District.(2830 7788).

福田区福华三路 116 号深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店 1 楼

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

天使宝贝福田区华强北中航北路 1 号华乐大厦一楼

Before Sunset Bar Bar Street, CITIC Plaza, Futian District (13510131001)  中信广场酒吧街

Beng/Bang No.138, Block B, North of Shopping Park, Min Tian Lu, Futian District (8860 1818).

Demon 1) Building C, Bar Street, CITIC City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian District (2615 7405) 2) 78-79, Bar Street, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2531 3800) 1)福田区深南中路中信广场酒吧C

栋 2) 福田区福华三路COCO 商城，地铺78-79

Evening Show 4-5/F, Building 2, Huanggang

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The Venice Hotel Shenzhen Tenth Oktoberfest

The Venice Hotel Shenzhen will again radiate high spirits and zest for life at Oktoberfest Shenzhen 2015. Since 2004, the Venice Hotel has hosted the most famous of German parties, serving beer and Bavarian food to the tune of German folk songs, under the big top of the Oktoberfest tent. This year, from November 5 to 14, an even larger Oktoberfest tent will be used to ensure space for the most ebullient gathering yet. Traditional Oktoberfest tables and benches will line the inside, and the best quality German beer will be

The Terrace Thai delight: steamed fish in spicy lime sauce

served to festival-goers. Weisswurst, frankfurter, pork bratwurst, veal bratwurst and kase krainer are just a few of the filling dishes on offer. Also, expect to see a new twist on Oktoberfest foods including beer pops, cheese pretzels and other surprises. As always, a wonderful German band will perform. // Tickets are RmB388 (RmB428/VIP) on the weekdays and RmB428 (RmB528/VIP) on Fridays and Saturdays. 28 Fuhua yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福华一路28号 (8298 9888)

George & Dragon The best BBQ choices

The Terrace is a fantastic place to eat both American and Thai food. Dine on the big outdoor balcony while wonderful live music from house band TAS wafts through the air. Get the full flavor of Thai cuisine by ordering the steamed fish in spicy lime sauce with mint leaves, coriander, ginger, garlic and chili. The Terrace uses genuine spices from Thailand for a perfect savory taste. Make sure to sample their cocktails and come out for one of their theme nights.

A quintessential British Pub with a decent selection of draft beers, George & Dragon sits tucked away in a Shekou beer garden. Patrons can enjoy the fresh air with fabulous BBQ meals, especially during the pub’s pig roast. Take advantage of several packages this month, including Sunday’s offer of roast pork, roast beef and roast lamb with roasted potatoes, carrots, Yorkshire pudding and salad for RMB128; Monday’s buy-one-get-one-free dinner; the weekend special of all-youcan-eat BBQ for RMB98 and the pig roast on October 2 for RMB118.

// Sea World Square, Shekou (above Starbucks), Nanshan District 南山区蛇口太子路海上世界 (星巴克二楼) (2682 9105)

// Shop No. 3, Back of Taizi Hotel, Taizi Lu, Sea World Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界太子路太子宾馆一楼后排3 商铺 (2683 2864)

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Listings Business Center, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8270 8888; 8278 3999;137 2435 3542).

Hou Haibin Lu, Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (8655 2054).

Executive Lounge 25/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen,Shennan Da Dao Xi,Futian District (8350 0888)

Brown’s Wine & Cigar House Shop 55-56 Commercial Street, Portofino Club House, Xiangshan Lu, OCT, Nanshan District (8608 2379) 南山区华侨城香山路波托菲诺会所商业

福田区福华三路卓越世纪中心 2 号楼裙楼 4-5 层

福田区深南大道西东方银座美爵酒店 25 楼

Ella Entertainment Park East Gate, Shopping Park, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福华一路购物公园东门

Frankie’s No.33-34, Building 3, Gui Huayuan Garden, Fenghuang Dao, Guihua Lu, Futian Free Trade Zone (8271 9220)

福田保税区桂花路凤凰道桂花苑花园 3 栋一层 33-34 号铺

Honolu Club Top/F ,Donghai Jingtian Yinzuo, Jingtian Bei Jie, Futian District 景田北街东海景田银座顶层

La Casa No.139 Coco Park, Fuhua Lu, Futian District. (8290 3279)

悦坊福田区福华路城建购物公园 139 号

Lachesis 7/F, Bldg 3, Phoenix, 2008 Shennan Lu, Futian District (186 7919 1990) 福田区深南路 2008 号中国凤凰大厦三号楼七楼

Lavo Bistro & Lounge 1M/F, Room 1B, Tower 3, Kerry Plaza, No 1, Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District (8899 9676; 8255 7462)

福田区中心四路一号嘉里建设广场 T3 栋 1M 层 1B 室

Leo Bar Bar Street, CITIC City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian District (2598 9898)

回旋镖酒吧，南山区后海大道后海滨路保利文化中心 A1-39 号

街 55-56 号

Cheers Gan Bei Bar Shop 60, Coastal Rose Garden II, Wanghai Lu, Shekou (2683 2864) 蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期 60 号商铺干杯酒吧

CJW OCT BAY No.15 Qushui Bay, OCT BAY, No.8 Baishi Lu. Nanshan District (8639 5266) 欢乐海岸CJW南山区白石路东8号

欢乐海岸曲水湾15栋

Coko Club 1) Bar Street, CITIC City Plaza, 1093 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian District (2598 9998) 2) No.6, European Customs Bar Street, Window of World, Nanshan District (2692 9098); 3) Haide plaza, Coastal city, Wenxin Wu Lu, Nanshan District

1) 福田区深南中路中信广场深圳国际酒吧街 F 栋 2) 南山区世界之窗欧陆风情酒吧街 6 号 ; 3) 南山区文心五路海岸城购物中心海德广场 202-1

Club Viva International Bar Street, West of Seaworld Square, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2669 7365)

南山区海上世界广场西侧国际酒吧街

Dolores No. 101, Bldg 2, NH-Ecool, Gongye San Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (3313 3667) 朵多南山区蛇口工业三路南海意库 2 栋 101

福田区深南中路1095号中信城市广场国际休闲街A4

F. Engrave Shop 19, 1/F, Huifangyuan, 3005 Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (8654

Light Club 1/F, AB Block, Shenzhen Culture Creative Park, Fuqiang Lu, Futian District (8337 9999)

4606)

福田区福强路文化创意园 AB 座首层

南山区南海大道 3005 号荟芳园首层 19 号商铺

Lili Marleen Fuhua Yi Lu (opposites Coco Park Starbucks), Futian District (8295 0548)

体育馆八区首层

Sports Bar 7/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen, Zhuzilin, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8350 0888 ext. 88605) 体育吧福田区深南大道竹子林东方银座美爵酒店

Time Out Bldg A1, Bar Street, CITIC City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian District (2594 0778)

福田区深南中路 1095 号中信城市广场国际休闲街 A1 栋

Vinsplus Room 6, 1/F, Kerry Plaza, No.1 Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District.(8273 2082) 荣仕廊酒业福田区中心四路1号嘉里建设广场裙楼一层6室

Xpats Bar & Lounge FL1016 & FL1017 (next to NYPD), East Side Walk, Central Walk Shopping Mall, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8280 1352) 福田区福华路中心城东面 1016-1017 铺

Yi Bar & Lounge 6/F, Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen, 138 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8826 8900) 逸廊吧深圳四季酒店6楼, 福田区福华三路138号

NANSHAN 3D Bar 1)11, Bar Street, Window of the World, Nanshan Disdrict (2690 1559) 2)17, Block A, Bar Street, Poly Culture Centre (8628 7911)

1) 世界之窗欧陆风情酒吧街头 11 号 2) 南山保利文化广场 A 区 17 号

The George & Dragon. The quintessential British pub; good draft beers, ales, stout, cider, hearty pub food,w BBQ's, screening non-stop sports, secluded beer garden. Your home away from home. George & Dragon British Pub Shop No.3, Back of Taizi Hotel, Taizi Lu, Seaworld Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 8564).

南山区蛇口海上世界太子路太子宾馆一楼后排 3 号商铺

Eden Garden Rooftop Bar 16/F, Hilton Senzhen Shekou Nanhai, 1177 Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District 伊甸园屋顶酒吧，南山区望海路1177号蛇口希尔顿南海酒店16楼

Enigma Bar Beside the KTV, Seaworld, Shekou Nanshan District (2667 7744) 蛇口海上世界海上明珠旁边

Eagle Bar Block 20, OCT Bay, No. 8 Baishi Lu Dong, Nanshan District. (8654 1082) Galleon Restaurant & Bar interContinental, 9009, Shennan Lu, OCT, Nanshan District (3399 3388) 南山区深南路华侨城洲际大酒店

Jazz Garden No.5, Window of the World Bar Street, Nanshan District (2660 0032). 爵士花园，南山区世界之窗欧陆情酒吧街 5 号

Jordan’s Bar 55 South Sea Rose Garden, Phase 2, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2668 6040) 南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期 55 号

Idutang OCT Loft, Enping Jie, OCT, Nahshan Dist. 南山区桥城东恩平街华侨城创意文化园内

黑邮票爵士咖啡，南山区华侨城创意文化园北区 A5 栋 134

RMK (Rumaku) No.4 B-10 Shenzhen Software Industry Base, Haitianyi Lu, Nanshan (137 5113 1489) 南山区海天一路深圳市软件产业基地4栋B座裙楼10号

Snake Pit Shop 20, Phase 2, Rose Garden, Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District. (130 4883 7140) 南山区蛇口望海路南海玫瑰

园二期20号

Sports Bar 7/F, Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen, Zhuzilin, Shennan Boulevard, Futian District (8350 0888 ext. 88622)

福田区深南大道竹子林深圳东方银座美爵酒店 7 楼

The Base Bar 1-2/F, Xi HaiAn Bldg, Nanyou Dadao, Nanshan District (2649 0296)

南山区蛇口海上世界广场 B 区 306

The Terrace Above Starbucks, Seaworld Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 9105)

南山区蛇口海上世界广场 2 楼星巴克楼上

V Bar 2/F, The Venice Hotel Shenzhan, No.9026 Shennan Daodao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888 ext: 8015) 深圳南山区华侨城深南大道 9026 号

威尼斯酒店 2 楼

X-TA-SEA 1/F, Cruise Inn, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2686 7649)

beauty

waxing

Candy Girl Beauty Center 505, 5/F, Block A, Reith Center, next to Century Holiday Plaza, Metro Station Window of the World Exit C1, Shennan Lu, Nanshan District (138 2659 5245)

南山区深南大道以北沙河世纪假日广场 A 座瑞思中心 505 室内

health DENTAL

Viva Dental L2/F, Galaxy Center Shopping Mall, No.5, Zhongxin Lu, Futian District (2361 8563;2361 8565) 福田区中心五路星河

Lay Z Bar Shop 104-107, Bldg F1, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District (8618 4265)

Meng En Dental R1809,F18,Golden Central Tower, Jintian Lu, Futian District.(3322 8038/3322 8278) www.mengendental.com

南山区华侨城创意文化园 F1 栋 104-107

Lounge 1982, 1/F, InterContinental Shen-

自由吧，南山区蛇口海上世界 115-117 号

座9层

Victoria Dental Room 1510, Tower 3A, Excellence Century Center, Fu Hua San Lu, Futian District.(8837 3300) 维港齿科, 福田区

福华三路卓越世纪中心3号楼 A座1510室

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

盛唐大厦1-2层

Distinct Clinc 1) Shenkou Medical Center,Room 5B, 5th Floor, Tower A, Wanrong Building, Gongye Si Lu, Nanshan District (8666 4776) 2) Diwang Medical Center, G4 (N), Office Tower, Diwang Commercial Center, No.5002 Shenzhen Dong Lu, Luohu District (2220 1852) 3) Exhibition Center Clinic, Room 0219-0220,Int’l Chamber of Commerce,168 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8347 9801) 4) Coastal City Clinic, Room 1012, Coastal City West Tower, Haide Sandao, Nanshan District (2167 7955) 5) Well Child Center, Room 5A, 5th Floor, Tower A, Wanrong Building, Gongye Si Lu, Nanshan District (26816760) 6) Specialty & Surgical Center, Room 5C, 5th Floor, Tower A, Wanrong Building, Gongye Si Lu, Nanshan District (2682 8205) 7) Zhujiang New Town Medical Center (Coming Soon), Room 1205-1207, R&F YingKai Building, Huaxia Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (020-3809 9090) English Services Line: 0755-8826 9919

1) 南山区工业四路万融大厦A座5层5B室 2) 罗湖区深南东路5002号地王商业中心商业大楼北翼G4层 3) 福田区福华三路168号国际商会中心裙楼0219 4) 南山区海德三道海岸城西座写字楼1012室 5) 南山区工业四路万融大厦A座5层5A室 6) 南山区工业四路万融大厦A座5层5C室 7) 广州市天河区华夏路富力盈凯大厦1205-1207单元

Dayabindu International Counseling & Psychology Services A1311, 13/F, Golden Central Tower, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8280 2248). Individual & marriage counseling, psychotherapy, and trainings in English, Spanish & Putonghua(with interpreter). www.dayabindu.com 福田区福华路金中环国际商务大厦 13 楼 A1311

Far-east Women &Children Hospital 5/F, No. 2097, Shen Nan Dong Lu, Luo Hu District ( 8261 3384)

深圳市罗湖区深南东路 2097 号五楼 http:// en.woman91.com/

Home Women& the Children’s hospital 12018 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District. (3391 9122) 南山区深南大道12018号 International SOS Shenzhen Clinic. 6 NanHai Dadao, Industry Mansion (East Annex), Shekou, Nanshan District. (2669 3667)

环宇一家综合门诊部 . 蛇口南海大道 6 号工业大厦附楼 .

Vista-SK International Medical Center Lvl 4, Bldg 4C, Shenzhen Software Industry Base,Xuefu Lu, Nanshan District (3689 9833) 南山区学府路软件产业基地4栋C座裙楼4层

南山区蛇口海上世界太子路明华轮酒店 1 楼

发展中心购物广场L2层

29－32栋南海玫瑰花园108号

蛇口望海路南海玫瑰园二期 32 号

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Penny Black Jazz Cafe Shop 134, Building A5, OCT Loft Phase II, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (8609 8585).

La Maison Shop 108, Nanhai Rose Garden, Building 29-32, No. 91, Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District. (2681 6410) 南山区望海路91号

Boomerang, A1-39, Poly Cultural Center,

Old Heaven Books Shop 120, Building A5, OCT Loft Phase II, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District.(8614 8090). 旧天堂书店南

老鹰吧南山区白石路东 8 号欢乐海岸曲水湾 20 栋

Liberty Bar, Building 115-117, Sea World Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District (134 2385 3725).

Aulon Wine Bar  Shop 32, Coastal Garden II, Wanghai Lu, Shekou (2688 3381)

根据地音乐现场 1) 南山区海德三路滨海之窗 2 栋 2) 南山区南山大道 1039 号枫叶城市酒店首层

The Tavern Sports Bar 3/F, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 1939, www.tavernchina.com)

福田区民田路 138 号购物公园

福田区红荔西路 3015 号 401 栋 ( 红荔路与福华路交界 ) 回酒店

Musibase Bar 1)Building 2, Bin Hai Zhi Chuan, Haide San Lu, Nanshan District (8612 5125) 2)G/F,Maple Leaf City Hotel, No.1039 Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District. (2235 3933).

华侨城店 , 南山区华侨城生态广场酒吧 A109

O! Garden No. 138, Mintian Lu, Futian District. (8889 6999)

Skyline Bar Hui Hotel, Block 401, 3015 Hongli Xi Lu, Futian District (8830 5555)

McCawley’s Irish Bar Shop 118, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 4496) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场118号

True Color Club OCT Club, Eco-Square, OCT Nanshan District (2691 3479, www. truecolorclub.com)

Mexico Fans Club 1/F, Eight District Bldg, Tiyuguan, Futian DIstrict (8329 3138)

瑞布斯酒吧，福田区民田路城建购物公园 138 号

南山区蛇口康乐路 1 号金銮富众酒店地下

南山区海岸城保利文化广场 A 栋三楼

福田区购物公园 151-152

Rapscallions Bar, No.138 Min Tian Lu, North of Shopping Park, Futian District (0755-8359 7131).

Laffa 12pm-2am, G/F, Fuzon Hotel, No.1 Kanle Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 7888)

The Boom Boom Room 3/F, Bldg A, Poly Culture Square, Coastal City, Nanshan District (137 9827 4737)

McCawley’s Irish Bar Shop 151-152, Coco Park, Futian District. (2531 3599)

福田区福华路购物公园二楼

深南大道深圳华侨城洲际大酒店 1 楼

南山区南油大道西海岸大厦 1-2 楼

福田区福华一路购物公园星巴克对面

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

zhen,9009 Shennan Road,OST(3399 3388)

福田区金田路金中环商务大厦 1809 室

Dental Bauhinia 9/F,Block B,Shenzhen International Chamber of Commerce Tower,138 Fuhua Yi Lu,Futian District,(8371 1696, 8371 2696) http://www.dentalbauhinia.com

紫荆齿科福田区福华一路 138 号国际商会大厦 B

education INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS American International School, No. 82,Gongyuan Lu, Shekou,Nanshan District (8619 4750) 南山区蛇口公园路82号青少年活动中心

Buena Vista Concordia International School (BCIS) GuangShen Highway, BaoAn exit, XiCheng, Bao’an Disctrict. info@bcis.net.cn; BCIS.net.cn; (2823 8166). 曦城协同国际学校，宝安区广深高速公路宝安出口

Funful Shenzhen Bilingual School Inside Goldfield Seaview Garden, Xinzhou Nan Lu, Futian District (2381 0830). www. funful.com.cn 福田区新洲南路金地海景花园

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

Hailida International Kindergarten Xinganghong Kindergarten, intersection of Tai’an Lu, Luohu District (2549 0253). www. hailida.com.cn 罗湖区太安路口新港鸿幼儿园

Mensa Kindergarten

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Marshall Jefferson @Pepper Club Sep 5

Mr Viktor @Club Viva Sea World Sep 12

Grand opening party @Alla Torre Pizzeria Aug 22

6th Anniversary @Club Viva Futian Aug 29

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Listings No.13, Xin Housha Lu, Yongkou Cun, Houjie Town, Dongguan.(Tel: 0769 8152 5999; 8290 1900; 8290 1919, Fax:0769 5152 5222)

菁华园幼儿园东莞市厚街镇涌口村新厚沙路 13 号

深圳市石岩公学国际部宝安区石岩大道育才路 8 号

山区蛇口东角头金世纪路1号半岛城邦一期

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

QSI International School of Shenzhen (Futian) A1, TCL Science Park, No. 1001 Zhongshan Yuan, Nanshan District (8371 7108)

南山区蛇口工业二路鲸山别墅内

Mandarin House International quality accredited Chinese language programs. Whether at your office, home, or our conveniently-located schools; learn practical and modern Chinese with experienced teachers. Effective courses include: Conversational Chinese, Written Chinese, Business Chinese, HSK Preparation and tailor-made Private Tutoring to meet your specific needs. Mandarin House is an official registered HSK testing center as well. Call us or visit our school and see why more than 20,000 people have chosen Mandarin House for learning Chinese! Room 1118,11F, 171 Mintian Lu, Futian District (400 633 5538, www.mandarinhouse.com, info@mandarinhouse.com)福田区民田路171号新华保险大厦1118室

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Shenzhen (Nanshan) Concord College of Sino-Canada 166 Nan’guang Lu, Nanshan District (2656 8886). www.ccsc.com.cn

boat charters

Shenzhen Oriental English College Bao’an Education City, National Highway 107 (Bao’an Airport North) Bao’an District (2751 6669). www.szoec.baoan.net.cn/

Sky Sea World 3E-2, Seaview Bldg, 18 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2680 7666, 2681 2999, www.sswgsz.com)

南山区南光路 166 号

宝安区 107 国道宝安教育城 ( 宝安国际机场北 )

Shenzhen Soccer Schools Sports Training Services for Kids in Futian and Shekou with Qualified English Speaking Coaches. 602 Haibin Garden, Xinhua Lu, Shekou,Nanshan District. (26690765,13823112524) cathy@ shenzhensoccerschools.com www.shenzhensoccerschools.com

南山区蛇口太子路18号海景大厦3E－2

Soccer Training

I Mandarin Chinese School 1) 1F, West Wing, Xincheng Building, 1027 Shennan Dadao, Futian District. (2598 7982) 2) Rm 8, 2/F,Youran Ju,Liuzhou Zhiye Center,Nanhai Dadao,Shekou,Nanshan District. (2682 8811) 3)Rm1706, Main building of Golden Central Tower, No.3037,Jintian Lu,Futian District.(15811815474)

爱玛德 1) 福田区深南中路 1027 号新城大厦西座 1F 2) 南山区蛇口南海大道和工业八路交汇处六洲置业中心悠然居 2 楼 3) 福田区金田路 3037 号金中环商务大厦主楼 1706

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Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai 1177, Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District

深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店南山区望海路 1177 号 (2162 8888)

InterContinental Shenzhen 9009 Shennan Dong Lu, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (Exit C at the Huaqiaocheng metro station) (3399 3388).www.intercontinental.com 南山区华侨城深南东路9009号（地铁华侨城站C出口）

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

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

南山区沿山路 3 号

Reits Service Apartment Yan shan Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2667 3667) Email:info@reits-service.com 瑞特兹服务公寓南山区蛇口沿山路 11 号

Chicago Suites International 9 Yannan Lu (next to Hualian Building), Futian District (8281 0888). 福田区燕南路9号（华联旁） Fietser International 6012 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8292 8666). 福田区深南大道6012号

Hair and Make-up Marieke van Schijndel 2/F, the Venice Hotel, 9026 Shennan Lu, OCT, Nanshan District. (185 66260692).www.qnippbymarieke. com. 马丽歌发型设计-化妆造型，南山区华侨城

深圳前海华侨城 JW 万豪酒店 , 宝安区宝兴路 8 号

深南大道9026号威尼斯酒店2楼

Kempinski Hotel Hai De San Dao, Hou Hai Bin Lu, Nanshan District (8888 8888) http://www.kempinski.com/cn/

Toni & Guy 1) 103, Section C, SeaWorld Shekou, Nanshan District (2290 9521); 2) Unit S248, Phase 2, the Mixc, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District 1）南山区蛇口望海路

南山区后海滨路海德三道

Marco Polo Shenzhen Fuhua Yi Lu, CBD, Futian District (8298 9888). www. cn.marcopolohotels.com 福田中心区福华一路 Mission Hills Resort No.1 Mission Hills Dadao, Bao’an District.(2802 0888)

观澜湖酒店集团宝安区观澜湖高尔夫大道 1 号

Ramada Plaza Shenzhen Meilong Lu and Minwang Lu Cross, Minzhi Lu, Long gang District (8171 1333). www.ramadasz.com

海上世界C区103店 2）罗湖区宝安南路1881号华润中心万象城S48号

business BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS

深圳豪派特华美达广场酒店 . 梅龙路与民旺路交汇处

福田香格里拉大酒店，福区益田路 4088 号

Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel Inside the Great China International Exchange Square, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8383 8888) 福田区大中华国际交易广场内

Soccer Rangers™ International Youth Football Grassroots football training for kids 4 to 15 yrs. The perfect base for children to experience the joys and benefits of playing football. We follow the England FA coaching methodology, emphasizing small sided games and player centered learning. Weekday and weekend sessions delivered by FA qualified coaches.

深圳市南山区华侨城创意园美林大厦E4栋509 Shēnzhèn city, Nánshān district, OCTLOFT, Měi lín Building E4, 5th floor, Room 509 www. soccerrangers.com +8613554859065 tom. oconnor@soccerrangers.com

Real Estate Executive Real Estate Shenzhen Rm 329, Times Plaza, 1 Taizi Lu, Nanshan District (2667 3013, 135 6071 0609, lexi@shenzhenrent.com.cn)

深圳源合森哲房地产投资管理有限公司南山区蛇口太子路1号新时代广场329

hOTEL Hotels with the sign of a golden key are members of the Golden Key Alliance.

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

Ascott Maillen Shenzhen No.3 Yanshan Road, Nanshan District. ( 2160 0188).

Shangri-La Futian Hotel No. 4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District. (8828 4088 )

深圳外国语学校国际部南山区白石三道 29 号

LANGUAGE TRAINING

深圳市福田区福华三路 138 号

深圳深航国际酒店，福田区深南大道 6035 号 .

Shen Wai International School 29 Baishi San Lu, Nanshan (8654 1200, www.swis.cn)

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Serviced Residence

Shenzhenair International Hotel Shenzhen 6035 Shennan Da dao, Futian District (8881 9999). www.szahotel.com

1) 罗湖区莲塘沙东路桐景花园 2) 福田区新洲南路金地海景花园

UP We maximize infants & toddlers learning abilities. Rm 307 A/B/C, 3/F, East Pacific Square, Hongli Xi Lu, Futian District (8339 0166; 8339 0266) www.upchildren. com

Futian Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen No.4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8828 4088).

福田区保税区桂花路5号

罗湖区建设路火车站东侧

St. Lorraine Chinese-English Kindergarten 1) Tongjing Garden, Shadong Lu, Liantang, Luohu District (2582 4450) 2) Gemdale Haijing Garden, Xinzhou Nan Lu, Futian District (8330 3329). www.st-lorraine.edu. hk/zhenchun

1) 福田区香蜜三村景田东路 16 号 2) 福田石夏二路新新家园建鑫苑

5 Guihua Lu, Four Points by Sheraton Free Trade Zone, Futian District (8359 9999)

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

南山区蛇口兴华路海滨花园海虹阁 602

The Child-loving Pre-school (Shenzhen) Education Center 1)16 Jingtian Dong Lu, Xiangmi San Cun, Futian District (8391 0751, 8390 5242) 2) Jian Xin Yuan, Xin Xin Garden, Shixia Er Lu, Futian District (8345 1123, 8345 1146)

★★★★

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Landmark Shenzhen 3018 Nanhu Lu,Luohu District (8217 2288)

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

中山园路 1001 号 TCL 科学园区 A1 栋

Shekou International School Jingshan Villas, Gongye Er Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 3669). www.sis.org.cn

Wyndham Grand Shenzhen 2009 Caitian Lu, Futian District (8299 8888)

福田区益田路 4088 号福田香格里拉大酒店

南山区南光路 166 号

Peninsula Montessori Kindergarten the Peninsula one, Jin Shiji Lu, Shekou Nanshan District ( 2685 1266) 半岛城邦国际幼儿园南

深圳温德姆至尊酒店 , 福田区彩田路 2009 号

罗湖区南湖路 3018 号

International School of Nanshan Shenzhen A Canadian school accepting application for Pre-Grade 1 through Grade 12. 166 Nanguang Lu, Nanshan District (2666 1000, 2606 6968). admission@isnsz.com www. isnsz.com

深圳奥斯翰外语学校罗湖区布心路 2040 号

号皇岗商务中心

Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Longgang City Centre 9009 Longxiang Avenue, Longgang city centre, Longgang District. (3318 1888)

深圳龙岗珠江皇冠假日酒店龙岗区龙岗中心城龙翔大道 9009 号

International Department of Shenzhen Shiyan Public School 8 Yucai Lu, Shiyan Dadao, Baoan District (138 2357 3059, www.syps.com)

Oxstand International School No.2040, Buxin Lu, Luohu District. (2581 3954/138 2355 1821/135 1006 5811) eva@oxstand.com.cn

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Sheraton Dameisha Resort 9 Yankui Lu, Dameisha, Yantian District (8888 6688) 盐田大梅沙盐葵路 ( 大梅沙段 )9 号

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

The Interlaken OCT Hotel Shenzhen East Overseas Chinese Town, Dameisha, Yantian District (8888 3333). www.interlakenocthotel.com 盐田区大梅沙东部华侨城 The Langham, Shenzhen, No. 7888, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888). 深圳朗廷酒店，福田区深南大道 7888 号

The Pavilion Longgang 168 Dayun Road, Longgang District. (8989 9888) www. pavilionhotel-longgang.com 中海圣廷苑酒店龙岗区大运路 168 号

The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222) 福田区福华三路 116 号

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

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

深圳威尼斯酒店南山区华侨城深南大道 9026 号

Wongtee V Hotel No.2028 Jintian Lu, Huanggang Business Center, Futian District. (8891 1111) 深圳皇庭V酒店福田区金田路2028

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金田路4018号安联大厦26层; 2) 深圳A8大厦,深圳市南山区科技园科园路1002号A8大厦15层; 3)深圳NEO大厦, 深圳市福田区深南大道6011号NEO 企业大道A座44层; 4) 深圳中洲控股金融中心, 深圳市南山区后海大道与海德一道交汇处中洲控股金融中心A座7层; 5) 深圳新世界中心, 深圳市福田区益田路6009号新世界中心23层; 6) 深圳时代金融中心, 深圳市福田区深南大道4001号时代金融中心14 层; 7) 深圳时代广场, 深圳市蛇口区太子路1号新时代广场3层; 8) 深圳彭年广场, 深圳市罗湖区嘉宾路 2002号彭年广场

wChina-Italy Chamber of Commerce Rm220, 2/F, International Chamber Of Commerce, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District

Listings (Tel: 8632 9518; Fax: 8632 9528). www. cameraitacina.com 福田区福华三路国际商会中心 2 楼 220 室

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ENTER THE DRAGAN

Former Yugoslavian star hopes to breathe fire into a lackluster side by Matt Horn

t is fair to say that there is rarely a dull moment for the followers of Guangzhou’s two Chinese Super League teams, a fact underlined by another frenetic month of activity on and of the pitch. As Fuli welcomed a true footballing legend as their new manager, Evergrande was going top of the table as well as moving into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League for only the second time. The legend that has moved into the Fuli hot seat is former Yugoslavia and Serbia star Dragan Stojković – and the seat is getting hotter by the week. Caretaker boss Li Bing’s tenure in charge was short-lived, although ironically his last game in charge was a rare victory. But in the break in the league program, the club moved to bring in another big name, with Stojković taking the reins

At-home fixtures

a couple of years after he left his post as manager of Japanese side Nagoya Grampus, where he had ended his playing career back in 2001. Football fans of an older generation will remember him best as one of the stars of Italia 90 when he earned a place in the World Cup’s team of the tournament. The highlight of his time as Nagoya’s manager was leading the club to its first title in 2010, and fans like the Fuligans may be happy to know that he remains in contact with his former manager in Japan, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. There have even been reports in the past that Wenger would like him to take over at the Emirates when he finally hangs up his big padded coat. That seems an unlikely scenario right now as Stojković faces a massive battle just keeping R&F in the top flight. Li Bing has stayed on as his assistant to offer some

Guangzhou Taobao Evergrande: Sun, October 25, 3pm vs Shandong Luneng Taishan

sense of continuity, but a 2-1 defeat in his first game in charge was a reminder of the task facing Stojković. The club was just two places and one point ahead of the drop zone going into last month’s derby clash with Hengda. Guangzhou’s top team certainly went into that match in better heart following two big results. Firstly, they returned to the top of the CSL table with a 3-0 victory over closest rivals Shanghai SIPG, a victory all the sweeter as it dented the hopes of former Fuli boss Sven Goran Eriksson claiming the crown in his first season in charge, A few days later a wonder strike from midfielder Huang Bowen was enough to earn a 1-1 draw against Kashiwa Reysol to get Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side into the last four. In truth, Hengda had done the damage in the first leg with a 3-1 win. On the last day of September, Evergrande hosted Gamba Osaka in the first leg of the semi-final, with the deciding second leg in Japan on October 21. With Brazilian stars Paulinho and Robinho starting to settle in after joining midseason, Scolari will be confident of reaching the two-leg final to be played in November. Former Man City, Real Madrid and AC Milan star Robinho netted three times in his first five games and will be hopeful of making an even greater impact at the business end of the season. Away from the professional game, October is traditionally a big month for hundreds of willing amateur footballers in the city. The passing of the National Day holiday will signal the start of the new season of the Guangzhou International Football League, a competition that has blossomed as the city itself has become ever more cosmopolitan. If you are new in the city with a burning desire to show off your silky skills on a Sunday evening, head to Tianhe stadium, find the pitches and get yourself a team. My 49-year-old body (50 this month) packed up a couple of seasons ago, but some of my happiest memories came in the green of the Paddy Field, and it is a great place to keep fit and meet new people. Take a tip from someone who knows – keep playing as long as you can, no matter how slow you become, because when you stop, you will really miss it.

Guangzhou R&F Sun, October 25, 3pm, Chongqing Lifan