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2013年8月31日星期六
2013年8月28日星期三
Shanghai Suzhou Wuxi Xitang Transfer Car Driver Travel Tour Guide
Our company has abundant vehicle resource(all kinds of sedans, minibuses and coaches)with high reputation in shanghai suzhou wuxi car rental market. Our service scope includes airport pick-up and drop-off, intercity transfer, tour package, English-speaking guide, car roadshow and car leasing for enterprises, government, social units and individuals.
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+86 130, 0459, 7814
Shanghai Airport Transfer with 5-seat car + driver
Downtown--Hongqiao/Pudong Airport 250RMB
Suzhou =-= Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Buick Lacrosse/Passat 350RMB Buick Business 7seats 600RMB
Suzhou =-= Shanghai Pudong Airport
Buick Lacrosse/Passat 450RMB Buick Business 7seats 700RMB
Suzhou =-= Wuxi Airport
Buick LaCrosse/Passat 250RMB Buick Business 7seats 450RMB
Shanghai Pudong Airport =-= Wuxi Nissan/Passat 5-seat 600RMB
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport =-= Wuxi Nissan/Passat 5-seat 500RMB
Shanghai to Water Town Transfer
5-seat sedan + driver
Shanghai--Xitang 600RMB
Shanghai--Wuzhen 750RMB
Shanghai--Luzhi 500RMB
Shanghai--Zhouzhuang 500RMB
shanghai--Tongli 550RMB
Day Trip in Suzhou
Buick Lacrosse/Passat 500RMB/8HOURS/100KM Buick Business 7seats 650RMB/8HOURS/100KM
Day Trip in Wuxi
Buick Lacrosse/Passat 500RMB/8HOURS/100KM Buick Business 7seats 650RMB/8HOURS/100KM
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+86 130, 0459, 7814
Shanghai Airport Transfer with 5-seat car + driver
Downtown--Hongqiao/Pudong Airport 250RMB
Suzhou =-= Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Buick Lacrosse/Passat 350RMB Buick Business 7seats 600RMB
Suzhou =-= Shanghai Pudong Airport
Buick Lacrosse/Passat 450RMB Buick Business 7seats 700RMB
Suzhou =-= Wuxi Airport
Buick LaCrosse/Passat 250RMB Buick Business 7seats 450RMB
Shanghai Pudong Airport =-= Wuxi Nissan/Passat 5-seat 600RMB
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport =-= Wuxi Nissan/Passat 5-seat 500RMB
Shanghai to Water Town Transfer
5-seat sedan + driver
Shanghai--Xitang 600RMB
Shanghai--Wuzhen 750RMB
Shanghai--Luzhi 500RMB
Shanghai--Zhouzhuang 500RMB
shanghai--Tongli 550RMB
Day Trip in Suzhou
Buick Lacrosse/Passat 500RMB/8HOURS/100KM Buick Business 7seats 650RMB/8HOURS/100KM
Day Trip in Wuxi
Buick Lacrosse/Passat 500RMB/8HOURS/100KM Buick Business 7seats 650RMB/8HOURS/100KM
Day Trip in Shanghai
Buick Lacrosse/Passat 550RMB/8HOURS/100KM Buick Business 7seats 700RMB/8HOURS/100KM
Spcial Offer (Valid from 05/04/2013 to 30/09/2013): Weekend only
Day Trip in Shanghai 5-seat Passat Sedan + Driver 450RMB/9HOURS/100KM
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Please email or call us to get the competitive quotation to the above locations.
Above Rates include driver, fuel, road toll, bridge toll, parking fees and insurance.
Rates vary due to service time & locations so please confirm rates with our staff.
2013年8月15日星期四
Bank Directory Foreign Banks in Shanghai
ABN AMRO Bank Shanghai Branch
Address: G/F, 20 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu district
Cross St: near Dianchi Lu
Phone: 6329 9303
Bank of America Shanghai Branch
Address: G/F, Ai Bo Mansion, 758 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing'an district
Cross St: near Fengyang Lu
Phone: 5228 8833
Bank of China Shanghai Branch
Address: 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cross St: neat Tongren Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 65566, 5298-6668
URL: www.sh.bank-of-china.com
Bank of Communications
Address: 99 Zhongshan Nan Lu
Cross St: near Fuxing Dong Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Sat 9am-12am, 1pm-4:30pm
Phone: 6311-1000
URL: www.bankcomm.com
Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Shanghai Branch
Address: 20/F, HSBC Tower, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 6841 1515
URL: http://www.bk.mufg.jp/english/
BNP Paribas Shanghai Branch
Address: 10/F, China Merchants Tower, 161 Lujiazui Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 5879 7725
Fax: 5882 6780
URL: http://www.bnpparibas.com.cn...
China Merchants Bank
Address: 100 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cross St: near Xizang Zhong Lu, Metro Line 1, 2, 8 People's Square Station
Hours: 9am-7pm
Phone: 6375-0060, 6358-3356 ext.112
URL: http://www.cmbchina.com
Citibank Puxi Sub-branch
Address: 1/F, North Tower, Peace Hotel, 19 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu district
Cross St: Nanjing Dong Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm; Sar 10:00am to 3:00pm
Phone: 6329 8383
Fax: 6329 7676
Citibank Xintiandi Subbranch
Address: Shop 3, G/F, 2 Corporate Avenue, 202 Hubin Lu, Luwan district
Cross St: near Dongtai Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm; Sar 10:00am to 3:00pm
Phone: 5382 0511
Fax: 5382 7461
Commerzbank Shanghai Branch
Address: 25/F, World Financial Centre, 100 Century Avenue, Pudong district
Cross St: Dongtai Lu
Phone: 5836 6666
Fax: 5836 9222
URL: http://www.qincai.net/ent-14...
Credit Suisse First Boston Shanghai Branch
Address: 17/F, South Tower, Shanghai Stock Exchange Building, 528 Pudong Nan Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: near Shiji Da Dao
Phone: 6881 8418
URL: http://https://www.credit-su...
Deutsche Bank Shanghai Branch
Address: AZIA Tower, Lujiazui Huan Lu, Pudong district
Phone: 6841 0188
Fax: 6841 2277
URL: http://china.db.com/#english
Dresdner Bank Shanghai Branch
Address: 39/F, Jinmao Building, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong district
Cross St: near Lujiazui Dong Lu
Phone: 5049 5588
URL: http://www.dresdner-bank.com...
Guangdong Development Bank
Address: 555 Xujiahui Lu
Cross St: near Taikang Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 6302 2233
URL: http://ebank.gdb.com.cn
Guangdong Development Bank
Address: 1068 Beijing Xi Lu
Cross St: near Jiangning Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 6255-6512
URL: http://www.gdb.com.cn
Guangdong Development Bank
Address: World Sqaure, 855 Pudong Nan Lu
Cross St: near Dongchuang Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 5836-9002
HSBC Bank Shanghai Branch
Address: G/F HSBC Tower, No.1000 Lujiazui Huan Lu
Cross St: Pudong Nan Lu
Hours: 7:00 to 24:00
Phone: 3888 3888
Fax: 6841 1333
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Bank Shanghai Centre Sub-branch
Address: Suite 106, G/F, and Suite 400, 4/F, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cross St: Xikang Lu
Hours: 24 hour in-branch ATM service. Weekend Services
Phone: 6279 8582
Fax: 6279 8586
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Bank Shanghai Hong Kong Plaza Sub-branch
Address: RM3205/SL1-11/SL2-08, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Cross St: Huangpi Nan Lu
Hours: 24 hour in-branch ATM service. Weekend Services (Saturdays 10:00
Phone: 3888 8618
Fax: 6390 7028
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Bank Shanghai Kirin Plaza Sub-branch
Address: Room 101&201, Kirin Plaza, 666 Gubei Lu
Cross St: Xianxia Lu
Hours: 24 hour in-branch ATM service
Phone: 3211 4530
Fax: 6275 3289
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Bank Shanghai Xujiahui Sub-branch
Address: Unit4510-4511, Tower 2, Grand Gateway, 3 Hongqiao Lu
Cross St: Huashan Lu
Phone: 3428 4888
Fax: 3428 4889
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Holdings HongKong Plaza Subbranch
Address: Rm 103, B1/F & Rm 129, North Tower, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, Luwan district
Cross St: Huangpi Nan Lu
Phone: 6390 8800
Fax: 6390 8655
URL: http://www.hsbc.com.cn/1/2/h...
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Address: 11 Zhongshandong Er Lu
Cross St: near Jinling Dong Lu
Hours: 9am-4:30pm
Phone: 6323-8553
URL: http://www.icbc.com.cn
JP Morgan Shanghai Branch
Address: 31/F, HSBC Tower, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 6841 1828
URL: http://www.jpmorgan.com/page...
Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd. Shanghai Branch
Address: 6/F, HSBC Tower, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 6841 0000
URL: http://www.mizuhocbk.co.jp/e...
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Address: 242 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cross St: near Huanghe Lu
Hours: 9am-8:30pm
Phone: 95528, 6318-0039
URL: http://www.spdb.com.cn
Standard Chartered Shanghai Branch
Address: 18/F, 26/F, 28/F, 35/F, 38/F, 39/F, China Merchants Tower, 161 Lujiazui Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 5887 1230
Fax: 5876 4237
URL: http://www.standardchartered...
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Shanghai Branch
Address: 30/F, HSBC Tower, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 6841 5000
Address: G/F, 20 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu district
Cross St: near Dianchi Lu
Phone: 6329 9303
Bank of America Shanghai Branch
Address: G/F, Ai Bo Mansion, 758 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing'an district
Cross St: near Fengyang Lu
Phone: 5228 8833
Bank of China Shanghai Branch
Address: 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cross St: neat Tongren Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 65566, 5298-6668
URL: www.sh.bank-of-china.com
Bank of Communications
Address: 99 Zhongshan Nan Lu
Cross St: near Fuxing Dong Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Sat 9am-12am, 1pm-4:30pm
Phone: 6311-1000
URL: www.bankcomm.com
Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Shanghai Branch
Address: 20/F, HSBC Tower, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 6841 1515
URL: http://www.bk.mufg.jp/english/
BNP Paribas Shanghai Branch
Address: 10/F, China Merchants Tower, 161 Lujiazui Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 5879 7725
Fax: 5882 6780
URL: http://www.bnpparibas.com.cn...
China Merchants Bank
Address: 100 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cross St: near Xizang Zhong Lu, Metro Line 1, 2, 8 People's Square Station
Hours: 9am-7pm
Phone: 6375-0060, 6358-3356 ext.112
URL: http://www.cmbchina.com
Citibank Puxi Sub-branch
Address: 1/F, North Tower, Peace Hotel, 19 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu district
Cross St: Nanjing Dong Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm; Sar 10:00am to 3:00pm
Phone: 6329 8383
Fax: 6329 7676
Citibank Xintiandi Subbranch
Address: Shop 3, G/F, 2 Corporate Avenue, 202 Hubin Lu, Luwan district
Cross St: near Dongtai Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm; Sar 10:00am to 3:00pm
Phone: 5382 0511
Fax: 5382 7461
Commerzbank Shanghai Branch
Address: 25/F, World Financial Centre, 100 Century Avenue, Pudong district
Cross St: Dongtai Lu
Phone: 5836 6666
Fax: 5836 9222
URL: http://www.qincai.net/ent-14...
Credit Suisse First Boston Shanghai Branch
Address: 17/F, South Tower, Shanghai Stock Exchange Building, 528 Pudong Nan Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: near Shiji Da Dao
Phone: 6881 8418
URL: http://https://www.credit-su...
Deutsche Bank Shanghai Branch
Address: AZIA Tower, Lujiazui Huan Lu, Pudong district
Phone: 6841 0188
Fax: 6841 2277
URL: http://china.db.com/#english
Dresdner Bank Shanghai Branch
Address: 39/F, Jinmao Building, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong district
Cross St: near Lujiazui Dong Lu
Phone: 5049 5588
URL: http://www.dresdner-bank.com...
Guangdong Development Bank
Address: 555 Xujiahui Lu
Cross St: near Taikang Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 6302 2233
URL: http://ebank.gdb.com.cn
Guangdong Development Bank
Address: 1068 Beijing Xi Lu
Cross St: near Jiangning Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 6255-6512
URL: http://www.gdb.com.cn
Guangdong Development Bank
Address: World Sqaure, 855 Pudong Nan Lu
Cross St: near Dongchuang Lu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 5836-9002
HSBC Bank Shanghai Branch
Address: G/F HSBC Tower, No.1000 Lujiazui Huan Lu
Cross St: Pudong Nan Lu
Hours: 7:00 to 24:00
Phone: 3888 3888
Fax: 6841 1333
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Bank Shanghai Centre Sub-branch
Address: Suite 106, G/F, and Suite 400, 4/F, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cross St: Xikang Lu
Hours: 24 hour in-branch ATM service. Weekend Services
Phone: 6279 8582
Fax: 6279 8586
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Bank Shanghai Hong Kong Plaza Sub-branch
Address: RM3205/SL1-11/SL2-08, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Cross St: Huangpi Nan Lu
Hours: 24 hour in-branch ATM service. Weekend Services (Saturdays 10:00
Phone: 3888 8618
Fax: 6390 7028
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Bank Shanghai Kirin Plaza Sub-branch
Address: Room 101&201, Kirin Plaza, 666 Gubei Lu
Cross St: Xianxia Lu
Hours: 24 hour in-branch ATM service
Phone: 3211 4530
Fax: 6275 3289
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Bank Shanghai Xujiahui Sub-branch
Address: Unit4510-4511, Tower 2, Grand Gateway, 3 Hongqiao Lu
Cross St: Huashan Lu
Phone: 3428 4888
Fax: 3428 4889
URL: http://www.hsbc.co.uk
HSBC Holdings HongKong Plaza Subbranch
Address: Rm 103, B1/F & Rm 129, North Tower, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, Luwan district
Cross St: Huangpi Nan Lu
Phone: 6390 8800
Fax: 6390 8655
URL: http://www.hsbc.com.cn/1/2/h...
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Address: 11 Zhongshandong Er Lu
Cross St: near Jinling Dong Lu
Hours: 9am-4:30pm
Phone: 6323-8553
URL: http://www.icbc.com.cn
JP Morgan Shanghai Branch
Address: 31/F, HSBC Tower, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 6841 1828
URL: http://www.jpmorgan.com/page...
Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd. Shanghai Branch
Address: 6/F, HSBC Tower, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 6841 0000
URL: http://www.mizuhocbk.co.jp/e...
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Address: 242 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cross St: near Huanghe Lu
Hours: 9am-8:30pm
Phone: 95528, 6318-0039
URL: http://www.spdb.com.cn
Standard Chartered Shanghai Branch
Address: 18/F, 26/F, 28/F, 35/F, 38/F, 39/F, China Merchants Tower, 161 Lujiazui Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 5887 1230
Fax: 5876 4237
URL: http://www.standardchartered...
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Shanghai Branch
Address: 30/F, HSBC Tower, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong district
Cross St: Pudong Da Dao
Phone: 6841 5000
Cheap Nice Accomodations/Hotels in Hongkong
Hong Kong is known as one of the more expensive cities in Asia, behind perhaps only Tokyo and Singapore in price. Having traveled in extremely expensive places like Australia and Switzerland, I would argue that Hong Kong is actually pretty cheap in general — but that’s a topic for another article. The point is that you can find inexpensive things everywhere you travel if you look hard enough and thankfully, when it comes to cheap Hong Kong hotels and guest houses, you don’t have to look very far. If you travel to Hong Hong and are in need of a cheap, centrally-located place to stay, search no further than Chungking Mansions in the Tsim Sha Tsui section of Kowloon. 
This photo of Chungking House is courtesy of TripAdvisor
What Is Chungking Mansions?
Chungking Mansions is located in Tsim Sha Tsui, the heart of Kowloon “Chungking Mansions” is the name given to a 17-story building located in Hong Kong’s Kowloon area, the northern and most residential of the two “lobes” that comprise the city proper. Although more than 4,000 permanent residents call the building home, Chungking Mansions also houses restaurants, currency exchanges, convenience shops — and the largest number of guest houses of any single building in Hong Kong. Chungking Mansions is specifically reputed to have more than 1,980 guest house rooms, which are also among the cheapest hotel and guest house rooms in Hong Kong. For this reason perhaps more than any other, Chungking Mansions has become a destination for backpackers and budget travelers in a city that isn’t big on hostels. Although Chungking Mansions (like the rest of Hong Kong) is crowded, it isn’t roomy, at all — its footprint is more befitting of a San Francisco rowhouse than a New York skyscraper. This is evident perhaps nowhere more than the fact that only two elevators (each of which are weight restricted to fit 3-5 adults) service the entire building. Ouch!
Where Is Chungking Mansions? Chungking Mansions is a quick ferry ride away from exciting Hong Kong island Of course, the cheap price of hotel and guest house rooms at Chungking Mansions isn’t the only reason it’s found such popularity among backpackers and budget travelers. Chungking Mansions not only provides Hong Kong travelers with a cheap place to stay, but also a location even high rollers would envy. To get to Chungking Mansions, take the Hong Kong MRT to the Tsim Sha Tsui station. After you exit, Chungking Mansions is located literally across Nathan Road. Nathan Road is an enviable area in and of itself — you can experience literally a whole world of dining, cheap electronics and clothing shopping and great city views there. Chunking Mansions is also an optimal hub for making connections to other areas of Hong Kong. Catch the Star Ferry from Kowloon to swankier, more cosmpolitan Hong Kong island, which is where you get a China visa if you need one. Additionally, it’s just a few metro stops away from Mong Kok, one of more popular shopping areas in Hong Kong.
Guest Houses at Chungking Mansions The narrow footprint of Chungking Mansions ensures a tight fit Since Hong Kong doesn’t have many “hostels” (as Western travelers would think of them), guest houses are usually the best option for budget travelers to Hong Kong. Chungking Mansions does house some proper hotels, but there is not much discernable difference in quality between more expensive hotels and cheaper guest houses — just book a guest house. I can personally recommend the New Peking Guest House, which is where I stayed when my friend Dora and her cousin Rick came to China to see me. When it comes to guest houses in Hong Kong, accommodation is like a hotel in that you have a private room with an ensuite bathroom, but like a hostel in that furnishings are extremely basic. One advantage of staying at New Peking Guest House is that several of its rooms are located along the front of the Chungking Mansions building. This vantage point affords you amazing aerial views of street scenes below, particularly at night.
Prices at Chungking Mansions Prices seem high? Keep in mind that $1 buys you almost HK$8 Speaking of price, prices do vary, depending on which guest house you eventually settle on, how many people you have and which particular room you choose. When I visited Hong Kong in June 2011, my friends and I paid HK$340 (about $44) per night for our private room with ensuite bathroom at New Peking Guest House. Prices for other guest houses in Chunking Mansions may be slightly higher or lower. To get an idea of what you might pay at New Peking Guest House, do a query for the dates you plan to travel to Hong Kong on the New Peking Guest House HostelWorld page. Aren’t convinced you should stay at New Peking Guest House? Try your luck on Google with a query of “Chungking Mansions guest house booking.” One piece of advice before you arrive in Hong Kong: The base of Chungking Mansions is literally infested with hustlers, who are itching to take your money. They will tell you any lie that can, be it that your guest house is closed or even that they are the guest house owner, to get you to come with them. This is why, although I don’t always recommend doing so, it is imperative that you book a guest house before arriving in Hong Kong, and head straight to your guest house after you enter the Chungking Mansions building.
This photo of New Peking Guest House is courtesy of TripAdvisor
This photo of New Peking Guest House is courtesy of TripAdvisor written by Robert
This photo of Chungking House is courtesy of TripAdvisor
What Is Chungking Mansions?
Chungking Mansions is located in Tsim Sha Tsui, the heart of Kowloon “Chungking Mansions” is the name given to a 17-story building located in Hong Kong’s Kowloon area, the northern and most residential of the two “lobes” that comprise the city proper. Although more than 4,000 permanent residents call the building home, Chungking Mansions also houses restaurants, currency exchanges, convenience shops — and the largest number of guest houses of any single building in Hong Kong. Chungking Mansions is specifically reputed to have more than 1,980 guest house rooms, which are also among the cheapest hotel and guest house rooms in Hong Kong. For this reason perhaps more than any other, Chungking Mansions has become a destination for backpackers and budget travelers in a city that isn’t big on hostels. Although Chungking Mansions (like the rest of Hong Kong) is crowded, it isn’t roomy, at all — its footprint is more befitting of a San Francisco rowhouse than a New York skyscraper. This is evident perhaps nowhere more than the fact that only two elevators (each of which are weight restricted to fit 3-5 adults) service the entire building. Ouch!
Where Is Chungking Mansions? Chungking Mansions is a quick ferry ride away from exciting Hong Kong island Of course, the cheap price of hotel and guest house rooms at Chungking Mansions isn’t the only reason it’s found such popularity among backpackers and budget travelers. Chungking Mansions not only provides Hong Kong travelers with a cheap place to stay, but also a location even high rollers would envy. To get to Chungking Mansions, take the Hong Kong MRT to the Tsim Sha Tsui station. After you exit, Chungking Mansions is located literally across Nathan Road. Nathan Road is an enviable area in and of itself — you can experience literally a whole world of dining, cheap electronics and clothing shopping and great city views there. Chunking Mansions is also an optimal hub for making connections to other areas of Hong Kong. Catch the Star Ferry from Kowloon to swankier, more cosmpolitan Hong Kong island, which is where you get a China visa if you need one. Additionally, it’s just a few metro stops away from Mong Kok, one of more popular shopping areas in Hong Kong.
Guest Houses at Chungking Mansions The narrow footprint of Chungking Mansions ensures a tight fit Since Hong Kong doesn’t have many “hostels” (as Western travelers would think of them), guest houses are usually the best option for budget travelers to Hong Kong. Chungking Mansions does house some proper hotels, but there is not much discernable difference in quality between more expensive hotels and cheaper guest houses — just book a guest house. I can personally recommend the New Peking Guest House, which is where I stayed when my friend Dora and her cousin Rick came to China to see me. When it comes to guest houses in Hong Kong, accommodation is like a hotel in that you have a private room with an ensuite bathroom, but like a hostel in that furnishings are extremely basic. One advantage of staying at New Peking Guest House is that several of its rooms are located along the front of the Chungking Mansions building. This vantage point affords you amazing aerial views of street scenes below, particularly at night.
Prices at Chungking Mansions Prices seem high? Keep in mind that $1 buys you almost HK$8 Speaking of price, prices do vary, depending on which guest house you eventually settle on, how many people you have and which particular room you choose. When I visited Hong Kong in June 2011, my friends and I paid HK$340 (about $44) per night for our private room with ensuite bathroom at New Peking Guest House. Prices for other guest houses in Chunking Mansions may be slightly higher or lower. To get an idea of what you might pay at New Peking Guest House, do a query for the dates you plan to travel to Hong Kong on the New Peking Guest House HostelWorld page. Aren’t convinced you should stay at New Peking Guest House? Try your luck on Google with a query of “Chungking Mansions guest house booking.” One piece of advice before you arrive in Hong Kong: The base of Chungking Mansions is literally infested with hustlers, who are itching to take your money. They will tell you any lie that can, be it that your guest house is closed or even that they are the guest house owner, to get you to come with them. This is why, although I don’t always recommend doing so, it is imperative that you book a guest house before arriving in Hong Kong, and head straight to your guest house after you enter the Chungking Mansions building.
This photo of New Peking Guest House is courtesy of TripAdvisor
This photo of New Peking Guest House is courtesy of TripAdvisor written by Robert
2013年8月14日星期三
Journey to Anji Bamboo Town Travel
We are very delighted to invite you to join our 6th weekend back-to-nature trip to bamboo town Anji(安吉)
Date: Weekend in September
Hotline: +86 1300, 4597, 814
Contact Email: expatevent@gmail.com
Day 1
If you start from suzhou, you should get on the Coach at appointed venue at 2pm in Suzhou.
If you start from shanghai, you should get on Sedan/Van/Coach at appointed venue at 1pm in puxi, shanghai.
After enjoying a table of nice local dishes, cool game will be organized to socialize with cool people in the travel group.
Day 2
After Breakfast, you will be sent to visit “Big Bamboo Forest Resort” Where director Ang Lee shot the famous Oscar winning movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”. After healty local lunch, you will enjoy “Deep Creek Canyon Rafting”. You will arrive Suzhou/Shanghai Puxi in the evening.
We offer the following
1 Vehicle: 17-seat Coach/33-Seat Coach
2 Hotel: Standard Double Bed Room At 3-star Hotel
3 Meal: 1 Buffet Breakfast, 1 Big Local Lunch, 1 Big Local Dinner
4 Tickets: Big Bamboo Forest Resort Entry Ticket & “Deep Creek Canyon Rafting Ticket
5 Insurance:
Travel Agency Responsibility Insurance 0.8 Million RMB/Person
Travel Accidental Damage Insurance 0.2 Million RMB/Person
6 Tourguide: Excellent English Tour Guide Service
7 Gift: 1 bottle of water/Person/Day 1 Cap/Person
160USD/Person starting from and return to Suzhou
180USD/Person starting from and return to Shanghai
Package price for a private tour group with 10-20 persons, minimum12 persons to operate.
If you prefer to enjoy a single room, 30USD/person/night single room supplement.
How to Join
1 Email expatevent@gmail.com with the subject
“back-to-nature trip to anji” and following info for each person
your name & mobile number
2 After we receive about 12 attendees’ requests of joining the trip, you will be required to make payment through paypal to finally confirm your attendance.
3 After collecting payments, we will SMS/Email you the venue address & trip date about 6~7 days beforehand
4 We will collect your Passport information & Cellphone number to purchase insurance for you right before the trip
Why join
1 Make new friends to expand your network
2 Play team games to have fun
3 After this trip, you all know more about Anji
This photo of Anji Bamboo Sea of China is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Date: Weekend in September
Hotline: +86 1300, 4597, 814
Contact Email: expatevent@gmail.com
Day 1
If you start from suzhou, you should get on the Coach at appointed venue at 2pm in Suzhou.
If you start from shanghai, you should get on Sedan/Van/Coach at appointed venue at 1pm in puxi, shanghai.
After enjoying a table of nice local dishes, cool game will be organized to socialize with cool people in the travel group.
Day 2
After Breakfast, you will be sent to visit “Big Bamboo Forest Resort” Where director Ang Lee shot the famous Oscar winning movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”. After healty local lunch, you will enjoy “Deep Creek Canyon Rafting”. You will arrive Suzhou/Shanghai Puxi in the evening.
We offer the following
1 Vehicle: 17-seat Coach/33-Seat Coach
2 Hotel: Standard Double Bed Room At 3-star Hotel
3 Meal: 1 Buffet Breakfast, 1 Big Local Lunch, 1 Big Local Dinner
4 Tickets: Big Bamboo Forest Resort Entry Ticket & “Deep Creek Canyon Rafting Ticket
5 Insurance:
Travel Agency Responsibility Insurance 0.8 Million RMB/Person
Travel Accidental Damage Insurance 0.2 Million RMB/Person
6 Tourguide: Excellent English Tour Guide Service
7 Gift: 1 bottle of water/Person/Day 1 Cap/Person
160USD/Person starting from and return to Suzhou
180USD/Person starting from and return to Shanghai
Package price for a private tour group with 10-20 persons, minimum12 persons to operate.
If you prefer to enjoy a single room, 30USD/person/night single room supplement.
How to Join
1 Email expatevent@gmail.com with the subject
“back-to-nature trip to anji” and following info for each person
your name & mobile number
2 After we receive about 12 attendees’ requests of joining the trip, you will be required to make payment through paypal to finally confirm your attendance.
3 After collecting payments, we will SMS/Email you the venue address & trip date about 6~7 days beforehand
4 We will collect your Passport information & Cellphone number to purchase insurance for you right before the trip
Why join
1 Make new friends to expand your network
2 Play team games to have fun
3 After this trip, you all know more about Anji
This photo of Anji Bamboo Sea of China is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Suzhou Expat Gathering Terrific Game Reward & Excellent Evening Buffet
Time: 5pm Saturday/Sunday in September/October
Date will be confirmed after collecting attendees’ payments
Location: 5-star Hotel in SIP/SND
City/Town: Suzhou
Price: 45USD/Person (Paypal only)
Food & Drinks: Evening BuffetPrize:
(1) 1time 1way transfer between Shanghai and Suzhou
(5-seat sedan with driver, Valid from 2013.01.01~2014.12.31)
(2) 2temple entry tickets
(Allows you to go to West Garden Temple/Hanshan Temple/North Temple Pagoda for free, Valid from 2013.01.01~2013.12.31)
(3) VPN software
Website or Map: http://shanghai-suzhou-transfers.webs.com/event
Hotline: +86 1300, 4597, 814
Event Type: Social Gathering with Nice Food & Game
Contact Email: expatevent@gmail.com
22 attendees to operate
How to Join1 Email expatevent@gmail.com with the subject
“Suzhou Expat Gathering” and following info for each person
your name & mobile number
2 After we receive about 22 attendees’ requests of joining the event, you will be required to make payment through paypal to finally confirm your attendance.
4 After collecting payments, we will SMS/Email you the venue address & event date about 6~7 days beforehand
3 Write down your name & mobile number again on the registry sheet at the venue when you attend this event.
Why join1 Make new friends to expand your network
2 Play team games to have fun
3 Win big rewards
4 After this event, you all know more about Suzhou
Date will be confirmed after collecting attendees’ payments
Location: 5-star Hotel in SIP/SND
City/Town: Suzhou
Price: 45USD/Person (Paypal only)
Food & Drinks: Evening BuffetPrize:
(1) 1time 1way transfer between Shanghai and Suzhou
(5-seat sedan with driver, Valid from 2013.01.01~2014.12.31)
(2) 2temple entry tickets
(Allows you to go to West Garden Temple/Hanshan Temple/North Temple Pagoda for free, Valid from 2013.01.01~2013.12.31)
(3) VPN software
Website or Map: http://shanghai-suzhou-transfers.webs.com/event
Hotline: +86 1300, 4597, 814
Event Type: Social Gathering with Nice Food & Game
Contact Email: expatevent@gmail.com
22 attendees to operate
How to Join1 Email expatevent@gmail.com with the subject
“Suzhou Expat Gathering” and following info for each person
your name & mobile number
2 After we receive about 22 attendees’ requests of joining the event, you will be required to make payment through paypal to finally confirm your attendance.
4 After collecting payments, we will SMS/Email you the venue address & event date about 6~7 days beforehand
3 Write down your name & mobile number again on the registry sheet at the venue when you attend this event.
Why join1 Make new friends to expand your network
2 Play team games to have fun
3 Win big rewards
4 After this event, you all know more about Suzhou
2013年8月10日星期六
Travel Advisory Chinese airport security beefed up, expect delays china expat
Domestic airports have enhanced security measures after a disabled man set off a bomb on Saturday at Beijing Capital International Airport.
Explosives checks are being carried out at the entrances of the arrival and departure halls at the airport, with security personnel swiping palm-sized testing paper on passengers' luggage.
SWAT officers have been deployed in the halls, Beijing police announced on Sunday, and police dogs have also been deployed.
The anti-explosive measures came after an incident on Saturday evening when Ji Zhongxing, 34, set off a homemade bomb at the Beijing airport, injuring himself and a security guard.
Ji, from Heze, Shandong province, claimed in his blog that he had been attacked and paralyzed by police in Dongguan, Guangdong province, in 2005, and his lawsuit against the police failed in 2006.
The explosion occurred outside Gate B of the Terminal 3 arrival hall, where people don't need security checks.
Beijing police said on Sunday that Ji had been taken into custody and they were investigating how he got the explosives, what his motives were and whether there were any other suspects.
Airports in many other cities, including Shanghai and Shenzhen, have also upgraded security measures.
Shanghai's Pudong and Hongqiao international airports have been checking for explosives at exits and entrances since Sunday, according to the Shanghai Airport Authority, which operates the airports.
"It's a spot check not only for the departure floor, but also the arrival floor - you'd be checked even if you're in the airport to pick up friends," said a staff member of the Pudong International Airport's inspection center who declined to give his name.
Shi Daoxiong, spokesman for Shenzhen Airport (Group) Co, operator of Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, said the inspection only takes a few seconds.
"The inspection is a regular part of instructions from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. We used to run the check three days every month," he said.
Shi still advises passengers to arrive at the airport about half an hour earlier.
Starting on Monday, passengers at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Hainan province have to go through extra security checks at the entrances of domestic and international terminals, the airport said on Monday morning.
Some entrances will be closed temporarily, and all others will be for one-way traffic, the Sanya airport said.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China required beefing up security measures, the airport said, reminding passengers to arrive ahead of time.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China was unavailable for comment on Monday.
Sun Ying, traveling from Beijing to Shanghai, said the enhanced security measures made her feel safe.
"The testing paper is efficient, and it doesn't take much time," she said. "Safety should always be the top priority."
Source: Chinadaily
Explosives checks are being carried out at the entrances of the arrival and departure halls at the airport, with security personnel swiping palm-sized testing paper on passengers' luggage.
SWAT officers have been deployed in the halls, Beijing police announced on Sunday, and police dogs have also been deployed.
The anti-explosive measures came after an incident on Saturday evening when Ji Zhongxing, 34, set off a homemade bomb at the Beijing airport, injuring himself and a security guard.
Ji, from Heze, Shandong province, claimed in his blog that he had been attacked and paralyzed by police in Dongguan, Guangdong province, in 2005, and his lawsuit against the police failed in 2006.
The explosion occurred outside Gate B of the Terminal 3 arrival hall, where people don't need security checks.
Beijing police said on Sunday that Ji had been taken into custody and they were investigating how he got the explosives, what his motives were and whether there were any other suspects.
Airports in many other cities, including Shanghai and Shenzhen, have also upgraded security measures.
Shanghai's Pudong and Hongqiao international airports have been checking for explosives at exits and entrances since Sunday, according to the Shanghai Airport Authority, which operates the airports.
"It's a spot check not only for the departure floor, but also the arrival floor - you'd be checked even if you're in the airport to pick up friends," said a staff member of the Pudong International Airport's inspection center who declined to give his name.
Shi Daoxiong, spokesman for Shenzhen Airport (Group) Co, operator of Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, said the inspection only takes a few seconds.
"The inspection is a regular part of instructions from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. We used to run the check three days every month," he said.
Shi still advises passengers to arrive at the airport about half an hour earlier.
Starting on Monday, passengers at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Hainan province have to go through extra security checks at the entrances of domestic and international terminals, the airport said on Monday morning.
Some entrances will be closed temporarily, and all others will be for one-way traffic, the Sanya airport said.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China required beefing up security measures, the airport said, reminding passengers to arrive ahead of time.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China was unavailable for comment on Monday.
Sun Ying, traveling from Beijing to Shanghai, said the enhanced security measures made her feel safe.
"The testing paper is efficient, and it doesn't take much time," she said. "Safety should always be the top priority."
Source: Chinadaily
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place near Pudong Airport =--= place near Hongqiao Airport (service time between 7pm~9pm)
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Please email or call us to get the competitive quotation to the above locations.
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Rates vary due to service time & locations so please confirm rates with our staff.
2013年8月8日星期四
Why Is The Royal Baby Named George
By naming their son George Alexander Louis, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have picked a name which is synonymous with British kings.
Here we will look at the significance of British fu-ture king’s names. George
The name George is synonymous with British kings. Six King Georges have worn the crown throughout history since the German-born George I, the first Hanoverian king of Great Britain, acceded to the throne in 1714.
The first name of the last King George –George VI –was actually Albert and he was known to his family as ‘Bertie’ but he selected George – his fourth name – to use as Sovereign. He was the much-loved father of the present Queen and the new Prince George of Cambridge’s great-great grandfa-ther.
George is also the fourth name of the Prince of Wales –the baby’s grandfather. Even Edward VIII had George among his seven names. The name means farmer or earth worker. It was the 12th most popular name for boys born in England and Wales in 2011.
St George, a fourth-century Christian martyr, is the patron Saint of England and represents honour, bravery and gallantry. The legend of George slaying a dragon and rescuing an innocent maiden is me-dieval.
There has only been one other Prince of Cam-bridge and he was also called George. The first Prince George of Cambridge was a grandson of George III and the only son of Prince Adolphus Frederick, the 1st Duke of Cambridge.
Prince George of Cambridge was born in 1819 and went on to become the 2nd Duke of Cambridge after his father’s death.
The Duke was in the Army and served in the Crimean War. He was promoted to Comman-der-in-Chief in 1887 and an equestrian statue of him stands in the middle of London’s Whitehall. He was said to have been a disciplinarian, who believed Army promotions should be based on social connec-tions rather than ability.Alexander
This is popular in Scotland, where Alexander III was regarded as one of the country’s greatest rulers. In April this year, Willem-Alexander was sworn in as King of the Netherlands after the abdication of his mother, Queen Beatrix.Louis
This name has deep significance in the Windsor family in honour of the Prince of Wales’s favourite uncle Lord Louis Mountbatten, who was killed by the IRA in 1979. Louis is the last of William’s three middle names. (Daily Mail)
Here we will look at the significance of British fu-ture king’s names. George
The name George is synonymous with British kings. Six King Georges have worn the crown throughout history since the German-born George I, the first Hanoverian king of Great Britain, acceded to the throne in 1714.
The first name of the last King George –George VI –was actually Albert and he was known to his family as ‘Bertie’ but he selected George – his fourth name – to use as Sovereign. He was the much-loved father of the present Queen and the new Prince George of Cambridge’s great-great grandfa-ther.
George is also the fourth name of the Prince of Wales –the baby’s grandfather. Even Edward VIII had George among his seven names. The name means farmer or earth worker. It was the 12th most popular name for boys born in England and Wales in 2011.
St George, a fourth-century Christian martyr, is the patron Saint of England and represents honour, bravery and gallantry. The legend of George slaying a dragon and rescuing an innocent maiden is me-dieval.
There has only been one other Prince of Cam-bridge and he was also called George. The first Prince George of Cambridge was a grandson of George III and the only son of Prince Adolphus Frederick, the 1st Duke of Cambridge.
Prince George of Cambridge was born in 1819 and went on to become the 2nd Duke of Cambridge after his father’s death.
The Duke was in the Army and served in the Crimean War. He was promoted to Comman-der-in-Chief in 1887 and an equestrian statue of him stands in the middle of London’s Whitehall. He was said to have been a disciplinarian, who believed Army promotions should be based on social connec-tions rather than ability.Alexander
This is popular in Scotland, where Alexander III was regarded as one of the country’s greatest rulers. In April this year, Willem-Alexander was sworn in as King of the Netherlands after the abdication of his mother, Queen Beatrix.Louis
This name has deep significance in the Windsor family in honour of the Prince of Wales’s favourite uncle Lord Louis Mountbatten, who was killed by the IRA in 1979. Louis is the last of William’s three middle names. (Daily Mail)
Brad Pitt's Movie Set-Trailer Has All the Comforts of Home
Ever wondered how Brad Pitt lives during filming? Well, take a look at this! The new season of Celebrity Motor Homes got a sneak peek at Pitt's million-dollar movie trailer – including his master bedroom, which features a queen-sized bed! "Are you kidding me? This thing's bigger than my apartment," says stunned show star Drew Waters as he steps into the 48-ft.-long trailer on the first episode of the new season (premiering Wednesday, July 17, at 9 p.m. ET). The father-of-six has a luxury home away from home when he's on the set of his movies, and the trailer is equipped with everything Pitt (and his fiancée Angelina Jolie and their kids) could need. Featuring four extra-large pullouts that give it even more room for the Jolie-Pitt crew, the trailer has a chef's kitchen that cost more than $60,000, with a full-size fridge and a dishwasher. The living room features a 10-ft.-long leather sofa, big enough for at least four kids to stretch out on, and a big TV that's perfect for playing video games. The master bedroom is a neutral-toned oasis that has two bathrooms, including a walk-in shower for two, and plenty of room for the family and Pitt's hair and makeup team. The first episode of the show – which airs on Great American Country – also features a tour of singer Jake Owen's lavish tour bus. That boasts its own walk-in closet, beer on tap, six bunks, a master bedroom and a baby crib, while the pregame hangout of the Dallas Cowboys also features rare football artifacts and huge plasma-screen TVs on every wall.
Angelina Jolie Tops Forbes's List of Highest-Paid Actresses
When it comes to earnings, Angelina Jolie is Hollywood's queen. Forbes has named Jolie, 38, the highest-earning actress from June 2012 to June 2013, even though she hasn't starred in a major film in three years and took time off for her elective double mastectomy. The magazine released its list of highest-paid actresses on Monday and credits Jolie's star turn in the upcoming film Maleficent for helping her secure the top spot, with an impressive $33 million in overall entertainment-related earnings.
(Forbes estimates she took home at least $15 million for the role.)
The Disney film, a retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty story from the perspective of the evil queen (played by Jolie), hits theaters next summer and marks her first return to a big-budget film since appearing alongside Johnny Depp in The Tourist in December 2010. Jolie beat out recent Best Actress Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence for the top spot by a wide margin.
Forbes estimates Lawrence took home about $26 million in the past year, but with plenty of room to grow: the next installment in The Hunger Games franchise is set for release in November. Kristen Stewart came in third with $22 million, and is still cashing in on the Twilight series, although the magazine wonders for how much longer. RELATED: Angelina Jolie Photographed Scouting Film Locations in Hawaii Jennifer Aniston came in fourth with $20 million, and reportedly takes pay cuts to appear in films like We're The Millers and Horrible Bosses, which it says seems to appeal to her fun, comedic side. Rounding out the top ten are Emma Stone, Charlize Theron, Sandra Bullock, Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Julia Roberts.
(Forbes estimates she took home at least $15 million for the role.)
The Disney film, a retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty story from the perspective of the evil queen (played by Jolie), hits theaters next summer and marks her first return to a big-budget film since appearing alongside Johnny Depp in The Tourist in December 2010. Jolie beat out recent Best Actress Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence for the top spot by a wide margin.
Forbes estimates Lawrence took home about $26 million in the past year, but with plenty of room to grow: the next installment in The Hunger Games franchise is set for release in November. Kristen Stewart came in third with $22 million, and is still cashing in on the Twilight series, although the magazine wonders for how much longer. RELATED: Angelina Jolie Photographed Scouting Film Locations in Hawaii Jennifer Aniston came in fourth with $20 million, and reportedly takes pay cuts to appear in films like We're The Millers and Horrible Bosses, which it says seems to appeal to her fun, comedic side. Rounding out the top ten are Emma Stone, Charlize Theron, Sandra Bullock, Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Julia Roberts.
2013年8月3日星期六
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China News Doctor probed for baby trafficking scandal
A doctor is under investigation for infant trafficking in Fuping county, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, Chinese Business View reported.
The doctor surnamed Zhang is suspected of trading new born babies at a maternal and child health care hospital in Fuping county after a baby boy went missing on July 18.
It is said that Zhang asked the parents to "give up the boy" with a fake test report showing the mother had syphilis and hepatitis, which would infect the baby and "bring huge economic pressure" to the family.
The baby's father, surnamed Lai, who has just graduated from primary school, said he believed the doctor and signed his name on the delivery record as he was too nervous and confused. The record said the baby had deformity, which was not mentioned by doctor Zhang earlier. The baby was reportedly removed before the mother could see him.
"Zhang said the baby had infectious disease and I shouldn't get close to him," the father said. "I only looked at him through the delivery room and kept taking care of my wife. After that she said the baby had been disposed and we never see him."
The mother of the baby, surnamed Dong, was proved to have no virus after a check at another hospital. And Zhang has not been seen since.
The family has been questioning the hospital and reported to the police. As of August 1, seven similar cases have been reported at the hospital involving Zhang.
Police in Fuping have confirmed the case as a group trans-provincial child trafficking. Three people have been arrested and doctor Zhang is under investigation.
Steamy Weather in Shanghai to Continue for Another 10 Days
Steamy Weather in Shanghai to Continue for Another 10 Days
Following on from what was Shanghai’s hottest ever July, Shanghai’s scorching temperatures of around 40℃ are set to continue over the next ten days despite the thunderstorms on July 31.
Temperatures are expected to drop slightly around the middle of August by a few degrees, but make sure you take care to avoid heatstroke while you’re out and about!
Shanghai News Shanghai Interesting Stories
Shanghai judges probed for prostitution scandal
SHANGHAI-- Authorities in Shanghai have launched an investigation into four court officials' alleged prostitution scandal at a nightclub.
The probe came after a netizen claimed that four officials of the Shanghai Higher People's Court have asked for prostitutes at the Hengshan Resort in Shanghai on the night of June 9.
The Shanghai Municipal Disciplinary Commission vowed a thorough investigation into the allegation and pledged to publish the results to the public.
The Shanghai Higher People's Court has identified two officials implicated in the scandal as Chen Xueming and Zhao Minghua, chief and deputy chief of the court's No. 1 civil court, respectively. It also pledged a thorough investigation and subsequent harsh punishment if the allegations are true.
Snowden granted 1 year's temporary asylum in Russia
Snowden granted 1 year's temporary asylum in Russia
MOSCOW - Fleeing US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden has received temporary asylum in Russia for one year, and has moved to a safe place, a lawyer assisting him said Thursday.
Snowden granted 1 year's temporary asylum in Russia
A picture of fugitive former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden in his new refugee documents granted by Russia in Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport August 1, 2013, is seen in this still image taken from a video filmed by Rossiya 24 TV Channel.[Photo/Agencies]
"I have just delivered documents to him from the Russian Federal Migrant Service (FMS)," the Interfax news agency quoted Anatoly Kucherena as saying.
Kucherena said the documents allowed Snowden to move freely within Russia and the former intelligence contractor had left the transit zone for a location that would not be disclosed.
"I hope you will treat this vague information with understanding ... the safety issue is a very serious one for him," the lawyer said.
The FMS confirmed the granting later in the day.
"One of the district subdivisions of the Federal Migration Service Department for the Moscow region has decided to grant Mr. Snowden the status of temporary asylum," FMS spokesperson Zalina Kornilova told local media, adding the Snowden case was nothing special.
"I emphasize that this is not a unique case, so, over a thousand people applied to district subdivisions in 2013 alone, so far," Kornilova said.
Snowden's whereabouts after leaving the transit zone remain a mystery. According to Kucherena, Snowden would choose where he lived. "He can either live in a hotel or rent a flat," Kucherena said.
Currently, Snowden had no "immediate plan" to fly to Latin America, Kucherena said, adding the former US spy agency contractor would stay in touch with his family.
"I am finishing paperwork on the invitation to his father. He will come and we will be able to discuss all issues personally," the lawyer told a local TV station.
On Wednesday, Snowden's father, Lon Snowden, said in an interview with a Russian news channel he hoped his son could find protection in Russia, and he would come to Moscow.
Snowden arrived at Moscow's Sheremetyevo international airport on June 23, and has reportedly been stranded in the transit zone since then as his passport was revoked by his government. He faces espionage charges after disclosing a classified intelligence surveillance project code-named PRISM.
President Vladimir Putin, calling Snowden "a transit passenger" who had arrived in Russia without invitation, has repeatedly said Moscow is not going to harm its relations with Washington, and that Snowden must handle his affairs "without our involvement."
According to the president, the relationship between Russia and the United States "is more important than any intelligence scandal."
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Thursday Moscow was aware of the atmosphere created in United States over Snowden, but had not received "any signals" regarding the cancelation of US President Barack Obama's visit to Russia in September.
Local experts said the possible impact of the event on Russia-US ties was foreseeable, as Snowden would have crossed the Russian border sooner or later. The US was unlikely to take any steps that would seriously harm bilateral ties, they said.
2013年8月2日星期五
Shanghai Interesting News
Veteran Hard-Rockers Aerosmith to Hit Shanghai Aug 21
What a month August is turning out to be for Shanghai. We’ve got the Pet Shop Boys, Metallica, and funk-rockers Jamiroquai all arriving on the scene. If you’ve got time to squeeze them in too, “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” – Aerosmith – are hitting up the Hongkou Football Stadium on August 21.
Formed in 1970, the group have 15 studio albums and have sold 150 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling American rock band of all time. The group come to Shanghai as part of their Global Warming World Tour, and with a back catalogue of mega-hits stretching back over 40 years, the gig is a must see if there ever was one.
When: Aug 21, 19:45
Where: Hongkou Football Stadium, 444Dongjiangwan Lu, Hongkou District, Shanghai
上海市虹口区东江湾路444号虹口足球场
Price: 480, 680, 880, 1080, 1580, 2080, 2680 RMB
Tickets: http://www.damai.cn/ticket_52904.html
Getting there: take subway line 8 to Hongkou Football Stadium Station (虹口足球场站)
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