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Podcast from Shenzhen, China

admin — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:21:37 +0800

This podcast covers what is going on in Shenzhen. It covers events as well as news and later some interviews with Shenzhen movers and shakers. Look for videos from parties we cover that you can view on your computer or iPod as well.

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Shenzhen Party featured in the Shenzhen Economic Daily Newspaper

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:25:49 +0800

The Shenzhen Economic Daily Newspaper did a full page story on Shenzhen Party in their November 29th edition page A13.

The Shenzhen Economic Daily is looking for other foreigners who have setup business recently in Shenzhen. If you have recently come to Shenzhen to setup a business please email us with your story.

Women in Business Organization Launches in Guangzhou

kenxy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:33:39 +0800

The Purpose of WIB is to create an association of international women, to offer networking opportunities, inspire, educate, and motivate business women to share their strenghts and to develop professionaly. WIB is open to all female business executives without ristriction.

http://www.womeninbusiness.com.cn/

Tuesday, 18. November 2008 - 8.30 - 10.00 am

Concord Camera Factory will Close its Doors

admin — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:06:34 +0800

My former employer Concord Camera is closing its doors and liquidating assets. This camera factory had over 7,000 employees when I started working their. When I left 3 years later it was down to 2,500 employees and just a couple years later it is closing it's doors. The factory is located in Henggang in Longgang district.

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Mark Ndesandjo - Senator Obama's Other Brother Who Lives in Shenzhen China

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:57:12 +0800

Now that Barack Obama is president the media is trying to find his half brother Mark Ndesandjo to get a reaction regarding his reaction to the election. Unlike his half brother Barack, Mark seems to keep a low profile. He has been living in Shenzhen since 2002.

Lace Club Breaks the 10RMB Drink Barrier

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:50:06 +0800

Before the only club you could get 10RMB drinks at was In Club and those were rough Tequila and Vodka shots. Now Lace Club (yes its still open) located in the backside of Citic Plaza is now the cheapest club to drink in Shenzhen...at least on Sundays.

Club Chocolate is back!

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:35:24 +0800

Club Chocolate will reopen Friday Nov 7th after a long hiatus. To celebrate this rebirth Every item on the menu under 2000RMB is buy 1 get 1 free. Hopefully this means the club scene is getting back to normal after the longgang fire.

Bar Closings and Re-openings Updated

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:29:23 +0800

Due to the Longgang Bar Fire, authorities are cracking down and check bar fire and business licenses. In the long run this should result in a safer nightlife but in the short term we have some bar closings and re-openings. It is hard to keep up with the rumors swirling around.

Shenzhen Daily: Mainland visa restrictions loosened

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:17:11 +0800

The Shenzhen Daily has an article about the loosing of mainland visa restrictions:

VISA restrictions on foreigners entering the mainland via Hong Kong as a security control during the Beijing Olympics have been eased, Shenzhen and Hong Kong officials said Friday.

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Beach Party Shutdown

admin — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:45:44 +0800

This past weekend's massive beach party to be held near Xichong beach did not last long. It was shut down early evening by the government with organizers shipping everyone back to the city by bus.

The organizers have posted a message on the their web site: