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cover story 12 This summer, Rio de Janeiro plays host to the much anticipated Zika virus: 2016 Olympic Games. Worldwide audiences can undoubtedly expect to be entertained by the world’s largest and most famous The Zika virus has been found to cause sporting event as athletes and sporting talent gather in Brazil microcehphaly, a birth defect casuing to showcase their athletic skills. For the first time ever, record smaller-than-heads, developmental numbers of countries are participating in a record number of delays and neurological disorders. It is sports. More than 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic a type of mosquito-borne flatvirus that Committees, including first time entrants Kosovo and South is typically transmitted by the Aedes TSudan are scheduled to take part. With 306 sets of medals up for species of mosquitos. Although most grabs and featuring 28 Olympic sports, including newly-added people do not have symptoms, those who do have symptoms events such as rugby sevens and golf, this summer’s Olympics typically experience mild, flu-like symptoms. promises to be one of excitement and thrill for audiences around the world. While organizers frantically scrambled to offer assurances of the Zika outbreak being under control and despite respective national Looking beyond the fanfare and the splendor of the Olympics, Olympic committees’ offering means to prevent its spread, such this event is also seen as a much needed respite from an as supplying long-sleeved shirts and insect repellant, several uncertain world that has been rocked to its very core by recent athletes have decided to withdraw from Rio 2016. Golfers Dustin shocking political developments in Europe and USA. Traditionally Johnson, Adam Scott, Rory McIIroy and Jason Day are some seen as more than a sporting event, the Olympics has often been of the most high-profile athletes to miss Rio 2016 due to Zika regarded as a symbol of hope. Who can forget Jesse Owen’s outbreak concerns. historical 1936 Olympics victory which has often been touted as a victory against not only Adolf Hitler who refused to shake his On a more optimistic note, however, it seems that some athletes hands, but more importantly, regarded by the enlightened world are not allowing the Zika virus to deter them from fulfilling their as a political triumph against the Aryan supremacy ideologies life-long dream of competing in Rio 2016. Jacqueline Simoneau, that Hitler and his Nazi supporters stood for. Similarly, in light half of Canada’s synchronized swimming duet, boldly declared of Brexit and a fragmented Europe, coupled with the possibility “I’m not really that worried. We’ve been preparing for this for of a Donald Trump victory in USA, the world now looks to Rio years and we’ll take every precaution”. to provide a relief from the gloom and doom of recent political developments. There can be no doubt that the world will be hoping that the IOC President Thomas Bach will make good his promise to “ensure that these Olympic Games will send a signal Construction woes: of hope and joy to the world in our much troubled times”. In stark contrast to Beijing’s However, with just days to go just before the opening ceremony, efficient and wildly the optimism that Rio 2016 promises to bring is somewhat successful organization diminished by a myriad of issues, from disease outbreak to of the 2008 Olympics political strife, that are unlikely to be resolved before or even by which was lauded by the entire world as a showcase the commencement of the Games. of Beijing’s brilliant governance and China’s growing stature on the world stage, Brazil has done little to inspire such confidence in its critics.

The Brazilian authorities are racing to construct a 16 kilometers subway extension from 14 PAPER MAGAZINE cover story the city center to the Olympic Park, which aimed to carry an estimated The key question, therefore, on everyone’s minds, is whether Rio 2016 can 300,000 fans each day to the game’s events. The estimated cost of building deliver the sporting spectacular that it promises. Despite lingering scandals, such an infrastructure is reported to be in the figure of USD 247 million there is a sense of surreal optimism in the air. According to a survey, public dollars but corruption scandals and the impeachment of President Dilma approval for the Rio Olympics is said to be at 70 percent. Moreover, Mario Rousseff threatens to derail the successful completion of the subway. Andrada, Rio 2016 Director of Communications, has declared “We have now sold 78 percent of tickets we offered for sale. We are now on the right track. Even if the subway extension is completed, its expected completion is July We know what we need to do.” 1. The Games begin on August 5, leaving the Brazilians with only a very small timeframe to test the Perhaps, Rio 2016 will never be as wildly successful as Beijing 2008. viability of this new subway However, in the midst of turmoil around the world, one can only hope system and to iron out any that Rio 2016 will be able to give the world something to cheer about and potential kinks that might momentarily forget all the doom and gloom. occur. To make matters worse, a spokesman who declined to be named revealed that if the subway extension is not ready, the authorities do not have any “Plan B”.

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Brazil also finds itself in the midst of its worst economic crisis in recent history. Unlike the Chinese government which adeptly displayed China’s political stability and economic prosperity during the 2008 Olympics, Rio 2016 is turning into both a political and economic nightmare for the Brazilian government with the state government declaring a state of “public calamity” to call for emergency actions to avoid a collapse in “public safety, health, education, transport and environmental management”.

To compound its woes, violence and drugs continue to plague Rio de Janeiro as attempts to clean up the city in preparation for the Games have met with little substantial success. Gangs and drug cartels in the favelas continue to evade the police despite increased efforts to step up policing and security. Garden Hotel 16 Missing the Mark fortune PAPER MAGAZINE The Importance of Trademark Registration in China

Apple has recently lost a few IP infringement cases system whereby the rights to a trademark are in China. Earlier this month, there was a case awarded to the first party to apply, rather than where sales of all models in Apple’s iPhone the first to use it, even if the trademark is 6 series were suspended by the Beijing already registered in other countries. This Municipal Bureau of Intellectual Properties gives rise to the common problem of due to alleged infringement of appearance ‘trademark squatting’, where companies in design patent of Shenzhen Baili’s 100C China look out for well-known trademarks Amodel mobile phone. Earlier this year, and register them before companies come Apple lost a trademark case with a Beijing and claim them. Many of these trademark company, Xintong Tiandi, a leather goods squatters wait for these companies firm which used the word ‘IPHONE’ on to enter the China market and sell the leather wallets. Some foreign companies are trademark to them. This happened to Tesla still under the assumption that because they Motors, the American electronic automotive have registered their trademark in the country company, when it decided to enter China. A of origin, it will be protected in China. This is not Guangzhou-based man had acquired the rights to the case. China’s State Administration for Industry and the Tesla trademark in China in 2009. Commerce (AIC) does not recognize trademark registrations overseas. With this in mind, it is obvious that China’s IP legal environment is perilous to even the largest of foreign investors, and These IP disputes would be unthinkable in the West, but they registering a trademark within China is of upmost importance. happen in China because of its ‘first to file’ system. This is a Eligibility and completeness of the application will be overseen by the Registration Process China Trademark Office. If the application is accepted, the AIC will issue a preliminary approval, and publish the trademark in the China Trademark A company must first check that no similar or identical trademarks exist Gazette, where other companies have the period of three months in which to or have already be registered in order to start procedures. The following oppose the registration of the trademark. If there is no opposition during this materials are required for an application, filled out only in Chinese, signed period, the AIC will approve the trademark registration. This approval will be and stamped with the company’s official seal: published as a notification in the Gazette.

• Trademark registration form (or Power of Attorney if applying via an The overall trademark registration process can take from around 12 to 18 agency) ; months, and a trademark is valid for 10 years. • A copy of the company’s certificate of incorporation; • The company’s name and address supplied in English and Chinese; Key Takeaways • Company director’s signature; • Six copies of printed digital version of proposed trademark; With such a long processing period, it is important for a foreign company to • Category of proposed trademark and 10 auxiliary categories*; plan well ahead before entering the China market. Without the protection • Trademark explanation. of trademark, products sold in China will be left open to abuse or squatting. It goes to show that even the biggest of multinational companies are not * A company will need to specify the category of the product to designate immune to trademark disputes, and cannot always settle them in their favour. the trademark to. There are 45 classes for goods and services according to A trademark is essential for a businesses’ recognition and identity among the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Nice classification. However, competitors that already hold the rights to their names and logos. unique to China, these 45 classes are divided into further sub-classes.

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Mario & Sonic at Rio 2016 Olympic Games Wii U If you have kids or simply love to spend some front time huddled with your family members in of a big-screen TV, this game provides some fun-time entertainment for Rio 2016 fans and their family and friends amid the Olympic Games fever. This is the perfect companion for some light-hearted entertainment to relax after watching the intense competition amongst athletes at Rio 2016. Olympic 2016 coins The Rio 2016 Games in the palm of your hand. A tradition begun in 1952, in Helsinki, the commemorative coins are already available to the public. There are four gold coins, 16 silver ones and another 16 real coins, being used as local tender, that will bring you closer to the Games. These commemorative coins can be purchased online at Rio 2016 official website.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Samsung Galaxy and countries like Brazil, China, Germany Starting July 18 in select Rio 2016 by snapping up the new Korea, fans can commemorate edition device carries the limited edition smartphone. The new limited Olympic five official colour of the the including pattern colourway custom of the Olympics Rings Rings. Samsung has also integrated the colours making this gadget a prominently in the smartphone user interface, must-have for Rio 2016 Samsung fanatics. eureka Olympic Frenzy Nike Zoom Superfly Elite Sports brand Nike has revealed the running shoe that Jamaican athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Zoom will wear while competing at this summer's Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro. The Nike in the 100 Superfly Elite shoe was developed specifically for Fraser-Pryce, who won gold medals metres track event at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012. of It features a tightly woven upper half and a base plate influenced by the geometric structures to analyse ocean organisms. Both of these are lightweight and stiff. Nike worked with the athlete one her sprint and create the optimum plate stiffness for the shoe, with the goal of shaving tenth of a second off her personal best time. Hisense Ultra HD Smart TV but if you are Hisense is the official partner for Euro 2016 65-inch an Olympics enthusiast, the Hisense 65K700’s of Rio 2016 screen also allows you to capture the action four times the in the comfort of your own home. Boasting realistic and detail of full HD, its picture quality is stunningly system and it has beautiful, natural motion. Its Dolby sound combine to TruSurround HD for enhanced audio effects make you feel like you are actually in the stands. Samsung Gear VR Gear Samsung which Olympic fan’s gadget Gear VR is the avid The Samsung new level. Games to a whole reality for Rio 2016 brings virtual sports app and an NBC with a Samsung smartphone Combined to 85 user can look forward the content, the which will provide hours of VR programming which will include the Opening and Closing and final including the semi-finals men’s’ basketball – Ceremonies, field, beach volleyball, diving, boxing and – gymnastics, track and packages of those sports. fencing as well as highlight

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If you're already a fan of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or have heard the buzz surrounding it, you know that it's a super fast, very effective way to work out. Basically, HIIT involves short, intense bursts of exercise with less intense moves or complete rest in between. Essentially, it's crazy-efficient—which means you could be spending less time in the gym each week while still cashing in on all the fat-burning, metabolism- boosting, and heart-pounding benefits. If you're still not convinced that HIIT is worth a try, read on for even more of its advantages. 4) Customize according to your 1) It requires no gym. fitness level You can do it on the go, during a work break, travelling, at You don't have to follow 45 seconds of the park, etc. an intense move using seriously heavy dumbbells with just 15 seconds of rest— that level would be something a highly 2) It is fast trained exerciser would shoot for. If you're not quite ready for that challenge, there Enough of long boring cardio sessions. HIIT challenges you are ways to tweak your work-to-rest ratio, to go hard for seconds, you can have a complete workout as well as the moves you're doing. during TV commercials. For example: burst out for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds, repeat 2 more times. Then change to a different movement on the next commercial. 5) It is useful in real life situations Most movements imitates our daily activities outside them 3) It burns more fat in less time gym. Sprinting, performing squats, push-ups, pull ups, thrusters, farmer’s carry etc. help you get better in life. This When your workout goes back and forth between high- is what training is for, it’s for you to be able to carry your and low-intensity activities, it improves your anaerobic and own groceries bag; help your friend carry boxes from the aerobic fitness, which helps you burn more fat in less time parking lot to the office; effortlessly bring your child from the than longer endurance training. sofa and putting him/her in bed; play with your kid during the whole day without getting fatigued; sprint to catch the bus/train; protect your face from slamming/smashing on the floor if you trip and fall; hop over a water well.

HIIT is the perfect solution to improve your health, get stronger and leaner. In just a few minutes, it strengthens the muscles while burning fat and improving your cardiovascular capacity. Give it a try!

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WeChat: stechangramos E-mail: [email protected] athlete PAPER MAGAZINE 27 ao medal in the 100-free and the hashtag “Ning Zetao makes medal in the 100-free social-media network racked up Weibo history” on China’s than 66 million readers. more good looks and chiseled abdominal muscles have Ning’s CCTV also attracted the attention of ogling admirers. Weibo account, “He is on his verified host Lu Jian wrote All women went crazy dream. the husband in everyone’s of all angles of his abdominal overnight, and pictures Moments.” muscles swept my WeChat than his good looks Ning needs more however, For now, his credit, to help China win gold medals in Rio 2016. To get to his head, “Now is to let the media frenzy he refuses the country a critical time for us athletes. People all around can once in four years and there paying attention. It’s are be no mistakes!” g Team imming w

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W With China’s biggest swimming sensation Sun Yang in biggest swimming sensation Sun Yang With China’s (Sun is alleged recently reasons the news for the wrong with a female to have gotten into a physical altercation Brazilian swimmer in a warm-up pool during the World Championships in Kazan and he skipped the final of the despite being the for unknown reasons 1500m free-style swimming fans now look to hot favourite to win), China’s to maintain the country’s charge Ning Zetao to lead China’s dominance in Swimming events in the 2016 Rio Olympics. injuries and scandals, bogged down by With Sun Yang Henan the 23-year-old and tennis sensation Li Na retired, into the limelight to fill native, Ning has been propelled up some of the vacuum celebrity sports space left empty win at the 2015 FINA Swimming World by them. Ning’s Championships in Kazan, Russia was hailed as a historical feat in the making. He became the first Asian to win a ese S Chinese yummy 28 Sponsored by Park Hyatt Guangzhou

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Vanilla Panna Cotta Steps C. Almond Tuile Serves 4 A. Panna Cotta 1. Warm oven to 180oC. Ingredients: 1. In a pot, bring to boil the milk, 2. In a pot, bring to boil glucose, sugar & vanilla bean. butter & sugar. A. Panna Cotta 3. Add almond flakes to mixture, mix 500g Milk 2. Add the soaked gelatine and mix and let it cool down. 1pc Vanilla Bean well. 65g Sugar 3. Add cream and pass the mixture 4. Drop rounded tablespoons of 10g Gelatine through a fine sieve. mixture (20g each) onto coated 400g Cream baking sheet and spread evenly into 4. Place the mixture onto an ice bath circles, bake for 5 - 6 mins. to cool. B. Strawberry Compote 5. Remove tuile from oven, cool 5. When the mixture is semi set pour 300g Fresh Strawberry before moulding into desired shape. into the desired moulds and set over 60g Fresh Strawberry night in the fridge Puree 1/2pc Orange Zest B. Strawberry Compote 1. Using a blender, blend 60g of C. Almond Tuile fresh strawberry into puree. 30g Butter 2. Cut the remaining strawberry and 50g Sugar add orange zest and cut strawberry 50g Glucose to puree and mix. 50g Almond Flakes

Tips: You can replace vanilla bean with jasmine tea or flower tea to make a tea- flavoured panna cotta. For the compote, you can use blueberry or any seasonal fruits. Garnish with fresh mint!

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Mammamia, located in IFC building in CBD Guangzhou is an Italian owned and managed pizzeria. The term Mammamia is an Italian expression that denoted various kind of expressions such as surprise. It literally means “Oh my Mother” similar to how we say “Oh my God”, an expression the owners hope diners will have once they have tasted the authentic Neapolitan pizzas and dishes that they Mcan find here. A pretty, striking red oven takes centre stage in the kitchen. Arriving directly from Italy, this UFO-looking, dome like structure had to be installed by qualified technicians. The pizzas here are authentically Neapolitan made from genuine buffalo mozzarella and flour imported from Naples. To be a true blue Neapolitan pizza is no easy feat. The Associazone Verace Pizza Napoletana has a set of stringent rules approximately 11 pages long.

Although the restaurant started only a couple of months ago, they already have a steady stream of regulars. And if you are familiar with Neapolitan culture, you’ll know that you can order anything that is not in the menu such as the oven-baked folded pizza and the chefs will try to whip it up for you. Mammamia also offers pasta that is cooked al dente and following original Italian recipes.

Here, the Neapolitan style is not only savoured through the food but is also present in the furniture and the aesthetics of the restaurant as can be seen by the ox horns - believed to lucky charms - that dot the place. And there is no better way to take it all that Neapolitan ambience than to end the great meal with a homemade dessert and a cup of espresso.

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Lemon Tart with Poached Peach in Rosemary Syrup In a small saucepan, bring to a boil the lemon juice, water and 60g of sugar. Meanwhile, pour the egg, egg yolks and 20g sugar into a small bowl and whisk. Add sifted flour to the eggs. Pour slowly the boiling juice into the egg and flour mixture. Mix well, then transfer the mixture into the saucepan. Bring it to a boil again stirring constantly, until it thickens, then remove from the heat. Stir in the cream and butter, mixing until the butter is completely blended in. Put aside till it is completely cool down. Ingredients: (good for 4 people) • 4 tart shells 8cm diameter Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower the peaches into the boiling water. Leave them there for • 100ml lemon juice 30 seconds. Remove the peaches from the hot water, and plunge them into an ice water bath. Remove • 4tbs water the skin once it cools down. Cut into halves and remove the core. • 180g sugar • 1 egg In a saucepan, put water, 100g of sugar and rosemary together and bring to a boil. Place the peaches inside and turn off the fire. Leave • 2 egg yolks them there for half an hour. Remove them and slice thinly. • 12g flour • 60ml cream Fill the tart shell with the lemon cream. I add a little bit of soft meringue over it before setting the peaches. You can top the tarts with a • 35g butter spoon of meringue and chopped mint. Best enjoyed with sweet wines such as Muscat or Moscato d’Asti. • 2 ripe peaches • 900ml water Trained in Michelin-starred restaurants in France, Steve Tremblay is a chef consultant at Yummy Private Kitchen, which specializes in catering • 1/2 sprig of rosemary for private parties, special occasions and wine pairing events. For inquiries, email [email protected] or call 183 1206 7689. 30 PAPER MAGAZINE yummy Wisca Ze 8 Unique Cantonese Claypot Cuisine

Everything can be Ze! “Ze” is a unique cooking method Chinese dinner. Ze 8 has a full menu with creative Ze invented by Wisca, the most famous Cantonese delicacies, basically you can Ze whatever you want from restaurant in Guangzhou since 1992. Food is cooked seafood, such as lobster, crab, abalone and oyster to by heating of the claypot to a very high temperature vegetables and even watermelon and papaya, how before adding the ingredients in with a special sauce. crazy is that? Upon impact, the ingredients would make a sizzling E Using a thin bottom claypot invented by Wisca, the Ze-ze-ze sound, hence the name. Ze cuisine is popular as this quick cooking method locks in the juices of its Ze cooking method is a test of the chef’s skills. Not ingredients retaining its freshness and flavour. Now, you only does he need to control the heat well so that the can find a Ze-themed restaurant Ze 8, which is located claypot does not crack, he needs to know the distance next to Wisca. from the kitchen to the table to make sure that the food is not overcooked by the time it is served. In addition, With light music and a natural zen interior, Ze 8 is the sizzling Ze sound is always an entertainment to the a fashionable restaurant targeted at the younger diners and it gets even louder when the food combined generation who prefers a quick bite than a long drawn with a sauce is mixed in front of customers.

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There are over 15 different types of sauces to cook your types of sauces to over 15 different are There you with. If you fancy vegetable, selected ingredients claypot cuisine by to make a traditional can choose sauce it with a spicy chilli soup with it, or Ze boiling pork to up the flavour. of Ze cuisine, Chinese yellow When it comes to pairing Just for the summer. good choices wine and sake are to have it chilled! remember vers from all over town to Mixologie for his first ever book signing in China. Whisky lovers from at Mixologie for a glimpse of the famous man and listen to his experiences, congregated of the amazing sunset while spending a wonderful time tasting whisky in the backdrop and Pearl River scenery. Scotland, Japan and the United States and over 150 types of whiskies from are there Here, horn, no. Pick up a green fret price. If you are glass at a reasonable by all can be ordered at a loss for choice, there Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016. And if you are some tips from With by Bruce. samplers specially recommended sets of whisky five different three are Japanese elegance to the beauty of Scottish balance, to the glasses of whisky each, from richness of Bourbon, you’ll get to enjoy their individuality while finding your favourite. Being the only whisky and Japanese-styled cocktail bar in South China, Mixologie has made following the original steps and for itself. The cocktails are set very high standards their own ice cubes for cocktails and ice balls for and they insist on producing recipes all over the world and whiskies. The brand also collaborates with many distilleries from who is conduct monthly whiskey tasting events. Bruce Deng, the founder of Mixologie, also one of the founders of the Guangzhou Whiskey Society and an ex-hotel beverage a heaven that gathers whisky lovers together hopes that Mixologie will become manager, of whisky and cocktail to new the appreciation and at the same time, help to promote drinkers in China. the master of whisky What makes Mixologie a star whisky bar in Guangzhou? Jim Murray, leading whiskey guide - and the man behind the world’s Heaven of WhiskyHeaven of Whisky

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Mixologie Mixologie tradition and tradition Cantina Wines Perfect blend of local skills, local skills, blend of Perfect grape-producing experience grape-producing Cantina Valpolicella Negrar is an Italian winery with 80 years Negrar is an Italian winery Cantina Valpolicella Since its founding at the exotic location at Villia of history. 1933, Cantina Mosconi, Arbizzano di Negrar on 23 August attributed its ability to craft quality wines to has proudly The quality People and Research. factors of Valour, key three guaranteed Negrar is of the wines of Cantina Valpolicella chain; production of the entire key factors; control by three and constant between growers; the knowledge shared and innovation which allowed them to rediscover research unique local the winemaking traditions, giving their wines in a modern characteristics expressed style. C

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One of Cantina’s classic wine is the AMARONE This dry red wine is another popular classic from Cantina’s vineyards. DELLAVALPOLICELLA DOC CLASSICO BIOLOGICO. This classic is This wine is currently produced from two certified organic vineyards made from Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone grown with organic in Valpolicalle Classico. One is located in the valley of Negrar, at farming practices in vineyards located in the valleys of Negrar and an altitude of 250m. The second is at Mazzurega (Fumane), at an Fumane, where the soil and altitude combine to produce a fine red altitude of 450m and facing southwest. This authentic wine is not wine that is ruby red, dense and compact. While full-bodied and only produced from organic vineyards situation on the highest holls very smooth with beautifully balanced velvety tannins, this classic of Valpolicella Classico, it also reflects the values of tradition and Cantina wine serves as a most suitable companion for grilled or sustainability that are fundamental to the production philosophy braised red meat, game dishes and mature cheese. To optimize of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar. The wine is aromatic and fills a wine taste, this wine is best served at 18-19°C. connoisseur’s nose with a combination of red fruits, vines and spice. Upon tasting, your taste buds are tantalized with dry and warm flavor that is able to savour the medium-bodied texture of the wine. This wine is an excellent companion with all pasta, salami and cheese and it is best served at 16-18°C.

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It is summer and it is hot! So let’s think and not the other way round. But of about refreshing wines. I found a course be sensible and don’t add ice Hot good place to start recently when I sat to expensive wine. Contributed by Roy Moorfield down in an outdoor restaurant on the Some lighter reds can become more Mediterranean beach. It was in the pleasant with a touch of ice. For them, charming and often overlooked village tannin is the key factor. It must be soft of Saint-Cry-Mer in the Bandol wine or negligible to get the best results. region of France. Pinot Noir gives off strong strawberry Known for its masculine Rosé made aromas when chilled; Gamay becomes mainly from the Mourvédre grape, it more fragrant; while a bit of ice in a is more forceful than neighbouring Loire style Cabernet France enhances Cote-du-Azur. It was a perfect setting wonderful blackberry characters. to try a bottle. It duly arrived in an ice We tend to drink all red wines too bucket accompanied by a silver bowl warm as most people stick to the rule of ice blocks. Not to top up the bucket that dictates room temperature. This but to put in the glass with the Rosé. rule was established in the 18th century That’s right, Rosé-on-the-Rocks! This when wines were kept in deep cellars a common sight in Provence at the of chateaux and manor houses. They height of summer. It went perfectly with were brought up to the room before a the fresh mussels and grilled prawns meal to be “chambré”, as the French and was always as cool as I required. calls this custom. As I understand it, the dining rooms of that time were But why stop at Rosé, most white much cooler than they are today. wines can cope with a bit of ice in the Nowadays, it is recommended that red Roy Moorfield has been summer if you’re dining outside. I wines be served at 60。to 70。degrees a global wine industry like to cut back the high alcohol New Fahrenheit. I prefer to serve the wine authority and identity for World Chardonnays with a touch of at the colder end as it can always warm 42 years. Roy’s influence on ice, which hardly has any effect on the up in the glass. the Australian and Hong flavour. More vicious wines like Alsace Kong wine business cannot Gewurztraminer can also take it. So forget the wine etiquette, dig your be underestimated. Roy has toes into the sand and let summer go just celebrated 25 Years By now the purist will be biting the by more pleasantly with chilled wine! rims of their wine glass. Frankly, wine is with Cathay Pacific as wine to be enjoyed; your taste is its master advisor.

education PAPER MAGAZINE 35 By Anna G. competence and connection. In turn, feeling incompetent led and dissatisfied. of feeling depressed reports to increased as the whole point This defeats the purpose of parenting, a child who is capable of taking on tasks, should be to grow build independence and self-confidence. school teacher too. Selena Xavier is a high agree Teachers at an international school in Guangzhou. She concurs with the idea that “ In my ten years of teaching, I have than ever helicopter parents and more more encountered It comes to a point sometimes, that I have to tell before. that they need to trust me. Help is good, hovering parents their children’s cannot let their actions replace but parents will actions. The key is to support, not substitute. Children likely to achieve their goals when given the chance be more to be self-sufficient.” was an easy ride, obviously did not Whoever said parenting have to raise teenage children. Helicopter Parenting Helicopter A great leap backwards great A Whilst the style is almost universally derided as unhelpful for raising confident, self-reliant to avoid the conclusion that hard kids, it’s significantly more are today all parents ‘helicoptery’ than those of even era, let alone our own parents’ and those of our grandparents beyond. It is true that nothing than watching a child is harder even fail. And, because flounder, generally these days are parents older) savvier and wiser (read: it is so easy to step in and be taking care helicopter parents, instead of things for children it out for of letting them figure themselves. But just because can bail out their parents doesn't mean they children, shows that should. Research decreases helicopter parenting feelings of autonomy, children’s This is his mess. And his life lesson to learn, and Binneto is of that. very well aware Marlene Binneto, a mother of two teenagers living in Guangzhou, said that she found myself in a dangerous position the other day: hovering just over her 16-year old for his school football jersey, son, as he desperately searched at school if he knowing that he would land himself in trouble wear it. “I desperately wanted to lower my parenting didn’t helicopter and make it all right. I wanted to discover the missing jersey in the pile of dirty clothes. I even wanted to for it. But, I pulled take him to school and help him search landing,” she said, with a tiny smile. up just before Helicopter parenting has become a widely used term to Helicopter parenting and style that is overly protective talk about a parenting and problems gets involved in every detail of their child’s of schooling challenges, especially during the later stages to overcome would expect children when most other parents intervention. the same challenges without parental If you’re hovering around your teenage child, be warned. hovering around If you’re in the world of taking off a term for this, and it’s There’s education as something harmful and to be avoided. LN Hotel Five: Everything is Five

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living PAPER MAGAZINE 39 held by Esplanade Danga 88, a holding largely owned largely held by Esplanade Danga 88, a holding developers are its completion, Sultan. Before by Johor’s as a smart city with “lush vertical the project lauding already with dense foliage” supported by highly- covered greenery renewable and efficient public transport and “sustainable infrastructures”. energy this heralds a chapter in the ever-growing importantly, More between Malaysia and China where economic relationship common as becoming increasingly are such joint ventures Chinese businesses expand into Malaysia as a new market. In fact, Prime Minister Najib welcomes Chinese investment in is estimated to generate City project Malaysia as the Forest 220000 jobs for Malaysians in the finance and e-commerce sectors by 2035. such economic cooperation Given the benefits from between China and Malaysia, it will not be strange to see other Chinese businesses setting up offices in Malaysia in the coming years.

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unveils ambitious Country Garden Garden Country This project, worth around RM450 billion (S$169 billion), worth around This project, one of China’s owned by Country Grden, is 60 percent of its 40 percent developers and the rest estate real largest At the grand opening of the project, Malaysia’s Prime Malaysia’s At the grand opening of the project, the investment Razak welcomed Minister Dato Seri Najib Tun tax incentives his Chinese counterparts and promise from City, the success of Forest ensure to develop the zone, “To City, at Forest zone area duty free I am pleased to declare businesses and tourists to benefit enabling local residents, the work, live and play environment”. from Malaysia announced that Forest City, a joint venture project project a joint venture City, Malaysia announced that Forest Holdings and Johor’s by Hong Kong-listed Country Garden zone privileges Esplanade Danga 88, will enjoy duty-free investments. Forest and tax incentives to encourage further mixed-use development project City is a 1,386-hectare the Johor Straits comprising four man-made islands along Second Link. On these Tuas and adjacent to Singapore’s villas, schools, islands, the developers will build apartments, and a financial special hospitals, an exhibition centre to achieve city-industry integration. administrative region M PAPER MAGAZINE SUpREMOS Embracing Diversity Grigorios Tassiopoulos

Having lived in Tehran, Havana, Jakarta and now Guangzhou, the Consul General of Greece to Guangzhou Mr. Grigorios Tassiopoulos who majored in philosophy and history as a student believes in embracing diversity. Paper magazine spoke with him to understand more about his plans for “marrying” China and Greece - two of the most ancient civilizations. You studied International Relations and have been working practical and fast in doing business. As the Chinese leaders for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since graduation. What have mentioned, Greece can be the point of entry to Europe made you decide on this path? for Chinese businessmen. Greece has a unique strategic location, is connected by land and sea to the rest of Europe, is We live on a small planet, in an interconnected world. People’s a safe country, and has a stable political system. I am positive actions and decisions affect our daily lives, directly or indirectly. that new opportunities for win – win scenario can be created.

This idea has been fuelling my interest in learning about and You've been here for more than half a year, if a friend or exploring cultures since I was a teenager. I studied Philosophy family were to ask you about Guangzhou what would your first, which enabled me to obtain a deeper understanding of reply be? the foundations of cultures; fears, aspirations and the games of the mind. My initial plan was to follow an academic career but Guangzhou is a vibrant and modern city, a metropolis that as I became more curious about international politics, I decided supports a good quality of life. Well-designed urban planning to become more “adventurous”. and good infrastructure are combined with modern lifestyle and a profound respect to cultural diversity. Cantonese are My undergraduate studies were followed by a Masters in genuinely friendly, well-mannered and hospitable to foreigners. International History, which eventually paved the way to take I appreciate the fact that locals are open to new ideas but the exams at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since then I remain determined not to lose their identity. Guangzhou has a had the opportunity to work in several countries in different distinct position among the first tier cities of China. I am happy continents, and be able to gain invaluable experiences. to experience the Cantonese way of life for the last 8 months.

My decision to become a diplomat was partly rational and I have recommended to my friends and family to visit partly coincidental. Diversity has become an integral part of our Guangzhou, enjoy the local cuisine, explore the traditional daily life and I am glad to have been an early adopter of such a neighbourhoods and get in contact with the people and their way of living. culture, taste a typical afternoon tea, walk in parks or by the river and see how people of different age groups dance, do During your tenure here, what are some of the areas you calligraphy, perform martial arts or exercise their skills in classic hope to push and how can it be achieved? sword techniques.

I feel that Chinese know more about Greece than other people Guangzhou is known as the food heaven of China, in the Far East. I am always flattered when Chinese talk to me which Cantonese dishes have you tried and what is your about ancient Greek history, our heroes, our ancient Gods and favourite? our monuments. Nevertheless, Greece is not only its past. We want to help Chinese have a better understanding on modern I am very fond of Dim Sum and the tradition of sharing well Greece and what our country can offer. prepared delicacies along with tea. This is very similar to the Greek tradition of sharing food and wine. I enjoy seafood and Actions are focused around three main pillars: Tourism, Culture fish, sweet and sour pork, noodle dishes, just to mention some. and Business. Wonton is great, the Chaoshan meatballs are a special treat and Chashao is a revelation. As far as tourism is concerned, I am satisfied to see that the number of Chinese visitors is steadily increasing. Tourists go What amazes me about Cantonese cuisine is the endless mainly to Athens and to some of the islands in the Aegean Sea, possibilities to create unique dishes based on basic ingredients, predominantly Santorini. However, Greece is not just Athens while at the same time tastes are always refined and textures and Santorini. It’s a lot more than that, with is a wide range in are delicate. There is a refinement to Cantonese cuisine sceneries, gastronomy, traditions and wines. At the same time that is hard to find anywhere else. It’s not a coincidence that it’s a safe country with friendly people. Cantonese cuisine is the most sought after in China as well as abroad. Greece is the birthplace of European culture in its expressions in politics, arts, religion and philosophy. The country offers a What do you do for leisure and on weekends? unique cultural experience to visitors; the “modern” co-exists in harmony with the “ancient”. The “ancient” feeds current Reading and sports have always been something I really enjoy cultural inspirations and is transformed in up-to-day forms of during my free time, Most of my weekends I go swimming expression, contributing to the phenomenon of ”world culture”. and spend some relaxing time at home with music and a good book. I love travelling too and am lucky to be in Guangdong, Cultural relations with China are strong due to our two nations’ a large province, with significant cultural monuments to be ancient ties and the recent initiatives taken by the Chinese and discovered (e.g the Diaolou in Kaiping) and picturesque natural Greek governments. Cultural relations can be further enhanced. landscapes (e.g Zhaoqing). I also like visiting some Greek and China and Greece have more things in common than most Chinese friends who live in Foshan and Shenzhen and spend people think. Our cultural cooperation can support harmonious quality time with them during weekends. co-existence, open the door of Europe to China and facilitate cooperation in business. At the Consulate General of Greece in What are your recommendations for our readers who are Guangzhou we are working hard to provide the right conditions visiting Greece for a holiday? and deliver on making the audience of South China familiar with Greek music, cinema and fine arts. Greece is a very diverse country. Every 50km the landscape is changing and offers many beautiful sights to the eye. I would I mention Business in the end but it is certainly not the least suggest to your readers to combine many destinations while important pillar. Over the last years there has been a noticeable in Greece, explore as much as they can. Greece is extremely increase in bilateral trade. Greek ship owners build their accessible and even during a trip of two weeks there are many fleet in shipyards of South China, augmenting the volume of places to be discovered, many pictures to be taken and many Foreign Direct investment in this region. COSCO invested dishes to be tasted. By choosing one group of islands or an largely in Piraeus, the main Port of Greece. South China is area in the mainland, tourists can make the best use of their an important port of entry for Greek products, Greeks set up time; walk in the nature, visit museums, enjoy urban life, relax trading companies in South China and Chinese expatriates on the beach and taste a fresh meal with good quality wine in a set companies targeting to export Greek products to China. nice restaurant after a full day's programme. Greeks and Cantonese have a similar mind set in trade, being 42 destination PAPER MAGAZINE Zhengzhou Birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu

Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province is located south of the Yellow River approximately 760 km (about 472 miles) south of Beijing and 480 kilometers (about 298 miles) east of Xi'an. A vital transportation hub, especially for China’s extensive rail network, Zhengzhou was also the national capital of the Shang dynasty (1766 BC – 1050 BC).

Shaolin Kung Fu & Taiji Zhengzhou is well known for its famous Shaolin Temple and the Travelling Out time-honoured Shaolin Kung Fu. The Shaolin Temple, currently If you decide to travel out of the city centre, head to Gongyi - a UNESCO world heritage site situated at the foot of Mount north of Mount Song-the resting place of seven Song dynasty Song, is the birth place of Shaolin Kung Fu. For over 1500 emperors. Check out Yinxu, the ruins of the last capital of China's years, Shaolin monks have been practising a method of self- Shang dynasty and one of the oldest and largest archaeological defence which essence lies in the combination of martial arts and sites. Or visit the 106 meter tall statues of the Yan and Huang Buddhist ideology. emperors which took 20 years to build and are the world’s tallest statues of any head of state. Located an hour’s drive away is Chenjiagou, the cradle of Chinese Taiji-another form of martial arts. Both are not to be Don’t Miss missed for Chinese martial arts enthusiasts. Every October since 1991, Zhengzhou is also host to the annual International Shaolin Kung Fu Festival. The festival which aims Ancient Relics to promote friendship through martial arts has been steadily Henan Provincial Museum, one of China’s oldest museums has gaining popularity over the years and some 1500 participants over 130,000 pieces of cultural relics through the ages and is from close to 100 countries are expected to participate in this home to many relics of natural history including dinosaur bones year’s event. and fossils. Archaeological sites around Zhengzhou have yielded pottery and bronze ritual vessels and weaponry that were defining elements of the Shang dynasty. A green ceramic glaze pot unearthed in Zhengzhou was also found to be the most ancient porcelain in China. Get on the list for Paper magazine's e-newsletter and e-bulletin. To make sure you don't miss the latest e-news, email: [email protected] or follow our Wechat: PAPER

Splendid Summer, Seafood Paradise Come and experience the upgraded seafood buffet at The Market Café. Pamper yourself and your loved ones with Alaskan king crab, lobster, oyster, abalone and many more for an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT feast.

Price: every Monday to Thursday, dinner buffet at RMB468, every Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday, dinner buffer at RMB568 (All prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% VAT) Time: July 15 - August 31, free for kids (One adult can be with one kid below 6 years old)

The Market Café, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou 12 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 8396 1234 ext. 3451 guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com

It’s All About Ice Cream At the LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, we are proud to introduce locally made 100% natural ice cream with quality ingredients and no added colorants, sweeteners, preservatives, flavouring and chemicals! “It’s All About ice Cream” is serving up cocktails and individual cups at Lotus Pond and HSD Café!

Lotus Pond and HSD Café, The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou 368 Huanshi Dong Rd, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 8333 8989 www.GardenHotel.com

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Time: July 1 - September 30, 2016, Monday - Friday, 14:00-17:30 Price: RMB268+10%/stand* RMB488+10%/stand,including two glasses of Veuve Clicqout NV* Mid-Autumn Reunion *All prices are subject to 6% VAT on the total. On this auspicious Mid-Autumn Festival, Man Ho brings you and your family with our best wishes with our traditional mooncakes! Enjoy Mar-Tea-Ni lounge, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich exclusive discount before August 15, 2016. 988 Guangzhou Da Dao Zhong, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 3883 8888 Price: RMB248 to RMB288 nett www.sofitel-guangzhou.com Time: 11:00-14:30 and 17:00-22:30 daily, August 1 - September 15, 2016

Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe 228 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 6108 8888 www.guangzhoumarriott.com

Grab&Go Pastries Literally grab cakes, birthday cakes, breads, cupcakes and desserts and go at DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou’s GRAB&GO! All created by in house Pastry Chef Amy Zhang, prices starts from RMB 6 only!

Price: From RMB 6

GRAB&GO, DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou 391 Dongfeng Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 2833 2888 doubletree.hilton.com.cn/guangzhou

Weekend Getaway at Park Hyatt Guangzhou Book the weekend package to enjoy a one-night stay in a River or Tower View Room, including up to two breakfasts, from RMB2,200 and be entitled to enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free offer from 17:00-19:00 at The Roof Bar, weekend brunch for two and 30% off on spa treatments. (All prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% VAT on the total.)

Time: 30 September 30, 2016

Park Hyatt Guangzhou 16 Huaxia Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 3769 1234 guangzhou.park.hyatt.com

The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood Langham Place, Guangzhou presents an exclusive afternoon Fun-Tastic Family Vacation One-Night Package indulgence, “The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood,” - the Discover the fun-tastic family vacation in the urban resort setting of classic three-tier set presents a diverse selection of both savouries White Swan Hotel and in the cultural heart of Guangzhou. and sweet snacks at Portal. The Langham Hotels and Wedgwood have embarked on a global cooperation to introduce a bespoke Summer is the season for poolside indulgence and we have it all. Set version of the afternoon tradition - “The Langham Afternoon Tea in lush gardens of the hotel and at the banks of the Pearl River, the with Wedgwood” – serving Wedgwood speciality teas in tailor-made outdoor swimming pool is the best place to chill out and relax. Explore “Langham Rose” Wedgwood tea ware with unique menus created by the historic Shamian Island, the old foreign concession of the British pastry chefs from Langham hotels worldwide. and French dating back to 1859, dotted with many architectural gems of yester-years. The one-night package including: Spacious Deluxe Time: From 14:30 - 17:00 daily Room City View, buffet breakfast and buffet dinner at River Cafe for Price: RMB218 for two persons two adults and one child, and a mini jigsaw puzzle. Menu price and add-on 10% service charge are subject to 6% value- added tax. Price: RMB2,298net

Portal, Langham Place, Guangzhou White Swan Hotel 638 Xingang East Road,Haizhu District,Guangzhou No.1, Shamian South Street, Guangzhou (+86) 20 8916 3388 ext. 6650 (+86) 20 8188 6968 guangzhou.langhamplacehotels.com www.whiteswanhotel.com Get on the list for Paper magazine's e-newsletter and e-bulletin. To make sure you don't miss the latest e-news, email: [email protected] or follow our Wechat: PAPER

Relive your passionsat Prego & Lounge The Westin Guangzhou is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Chef Alfonso as Prego & Lounge Chef De Cuisine. Signature dishes of Chef Alfonso arehomemade mascarpone and mushroom tortelli with gorgonzola sauce, beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes, green apple, gorgonzola sauce and sautéed shrimps on chickpeas puree and passion fruit. Stay tuned for the art of Italian coffee and dessert in July and August @Prego.

Prego, The Wesin Guangzhou 6 Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 2886 6868 www.westin.com/guangzhou

Mezzo Cooking Class Mezzo Italian Restaurant of Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel starts monthly cooking classes by Chef Albert, the hands on classes is a great chance for you to acquire the skills and secrets to authentic and modern Italian cuisine. Each lesson offers an introduction to 2 Italian dishes and includes ingredients, aprons and chef hats. You will get to sample your own cooking with selected Italian wine after the class. Dolcetto by Caffe Mondo Debuts at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou Time: 14:30 - 17:30, Saturday A Brand New Gathering Place with Authentic Italian Baked Delights and Perfectly Brew Coffee Mezzo, Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel Located on the 1st Floor of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, Dolcetto by Great China International Exchange Square, Fuhua Road, Futian Caffe Mondo is recently opened, offering over 60 kinds of Italian baked District, Shenzhen goods are offered, all of them handmade from the finest ingredients and (+86)755 8282 6258 baked oven-fresh daily.The concept is “Grab & Go” with an extraordinary sheraton.com level of convenience and value to the hotel guests, local customers and the IFC office tower.

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Dolcetto by Caffe Mondo, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou 5 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 8883 3331 www.fourseasons.com/guangzhou

Discovering Korean Food Start the journey to Korea and impress your friends and families with the tasty and authentic Korean food. Traditional Korean Dancing and Kids Cooking Class will be presented at The Shenzhen Kitchen. Relax and Rejuvenate It's time to get away and get back to your best self. Explore more of Time: August 5 - 21, 2016 Westin Heavenly® signature indulgences as well as exclusive savings Price: in our SPA package, and go home feeling more energized than you Lunch Buffet from RMB218 per adult, RMB109 per child (6-12 years old) arrived.Benefits include: Daily breakfast for 1 person; A 60 minutes Dinner Buffet from RMB368 per adult, RMB188 per child (6-12 years old) Heavenly® Spa treatment for 1 person; The second guest enjoys 20% Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% VAT off for SPA treatment. JW Marriott Shenzhen Bao'an Price: Daily Room Rate plus RMB 340 +10% (VAT not included) 8 Baoxing Road, Bao'an District, Shenzhen Time: July 15 - December 31, 2016 (+86) 755 2323 8888 ext.8605 Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou launches the Summer Camp jwmarriottshenzhenbaoan.com Let your family indulge in Summer Camp program with fantastic The Westin Pazhou outdoor activities throughout the week. The new Summer Camp Area C, Canton Fair Complex, 681 Fengpu Zhong Road, Haizhu District, program features a splendid combination of subtropical landscape and Guangzhou metropolitan Cantonese impression. The wide range of games in the (+86) 20 8918 1246 hotel outdoor swimming pool and garden offer guests a unique and westin.com/pazhou quality family gathering experience.Family Staycation room offer is valid through the whole year, guests who stay at the hotel before 31 August will be entitled to attend all the Summer Camp activities for Locals at Local Experiences free. Only Foshan or Guangzhou residents with the locally registered official ID can enjoy the locals at local experiences package, stay one night in Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou a Superior room at RMB799 nett includes 2 buffet breakfasts and 2 1 Hui Zhan Dong Road, Hai Zhu District, Guangzhou 510308, China buffet dinner. Free upgrade to next room level subject to availability. (86 20) 8917 8888 www.shangri-la.com/guangzhou Price: RMB799 nett Time: August 1 - September 30, 2016

Summer Poolside Party Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan 97 Renmin Road, Chancheng District, Foshan City Dress up your coolest (+86) 757 8250 1888 costume and join our marcopolohotels.com amazing pool party this summer with unlimited Crafted at Westin, Crafted in Style snacks and amazing lucky Together with Westin Hotels & Resorts, The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan draw prizes. What are you is proud to introduce our signature and unique beverage program waiting for? Let’s get wet! which allows our valued guestto enjoy our handcrafted innovative cocktail collections with three key distinguished attributes - local, Price: artisanal and natural. RMB200 nett per adult, RMB100 nett person for child Crafted at Westin Collections @ Exchange Time: 18:00-20:00, August Time: Start from July 15, 2016 20, 2016 Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 - 00:00 Friday and Saturday: 10:00 - 01:00 Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe 215 Linghe Xi Heng Road, Exchange, The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan Tianhe District,Guangzhou 9028-2 Shennan Road, Nanshan District Shenzhen (+86) 020 6683 3668 (+86) 755 2698 8888 hilton.com.cn/ cangthi westin.com German Gemuetlichkeit Seasons Restaurant, Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen invites you to join the sumptuous German Gourmet Festival featuring as many luscious delicacies as you can imagine. A marvellous feast with German cold cut, German cheese platter, German pork knuckle, assorted sausages, sauerkraut etc. Besides authentic German food,indulge yourself with the selection of German desserts, such as black forest cake, German cheesecake, Linz pie.

Price: Lunch Buffet at RMB208+16% per person Dinner Buffet at RMB328+16% per person Time: July 1 - September 30, 2016

Seasons Restaurant, Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen HouHai Bin Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (+86)0755-8888 8888 ext.8318 www.kempinski.com/shenzhen Mandarin Oriental, Sanya to host popular MOKid’S Camp Summer Weekend Getaway at Marco Polo Shenzhen for seventh consecutive year Take advantage of a couple days off and getaway for a nice relaxing Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is delighted to announce that it will be weekend at a 35% off special. For a family vacation or a weekend hosting the ever popular MO Kid’s Camp for the seventh consecutive away in Shenzhen, Marco Polo Shenzhen Hotel offers superb value year. From 1 July until 31 August 2016 the resort will be offering accommodation with comfortable rooms and global buffet cuisine at children aged 4 to 12 the chance to join the exclusive MO Kid’s Camp. Café Marco with its Terrace. Extremely convenient for travelers, the Taking advantage of the resort’s private coral bay, landscaped pools Hotel is close to a number of prestigious institutions and shopping and tropical gardens, the resort will host fun filled days of games, malls. Or just simply take a relaxing break in the sauna trying to get educational activities and creative arts and crafts. Families with as far away from the big-city bustle as possible in the space of a children wishing to enjoy the camp can take advantage of the resort’s weekend. Free parking is available. exclusive Fun under the sun package. With rates beginning at CNY 1,830 per night, this package includes: Time: now until August 31 • Daily breakfast in Pavilion Restaurant for two and one child aged 12 or below Marco Polo Shenzhen • One family lunch at the poolside (two adults and one child) 28 Fuhua 1st Road, Futian CBD, Shenzhen • 15% discount on full-day programme at MO Kid’s Camp (+86) 755 8298 9888 • Two hours family water activities at Coral Bay marcopolohotels.com • Complimentary one extra bed for a child • Complimentary internet access • Special children amenities upon arrival • Special rate for the second room reservation Light up the Olympic passion at Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel • Late check-out till 3pm, subject to availability The offer is subject to 10% service charge and prevailing taxes Celebrate the Olympic Games and have great fun at Chimelong A minimum two night’s stay is required and subject to availability. Hengqin Bay Hotel. This August come and stay with us and fully enjoy our hotel facilities by taking advantage of our Couple. Starting from Time: July 1 - August 31, 2016 CNY2698, the room package includes one night stay in a Leisure Park View Room, Hengqin Theatre or Ocean Kingdom tickets for 2 persons, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya lunch buffet and Hengqin Bay Water World tickets for two persons. 12 Yuhai Road, Sanya, Hainan (+86) 898 8820 9999 Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel mandarinoriental.com/sanya Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin New District,Zhuhai City (+86) 756 299 8888 www.chimelong.com Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) welcomes LN Hotel Five Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), the champion of exclusive, independently-owned Limes Galore boutique hotels, welcomes the This August, pamper yourself with limes. From Lime Gravlax Salmon, LN Hotel Five as a new member Boiled Aconitum Fish with Lime, Lime White Chocolate Tart to Lime this August. The LN Hotel Five Hill, it’s going to be a tangy month! is the fifth hotel brand of the Lingnan Group, and now one Price: Refer to the Menu of the 520 SLH hotels from Time: August 1- 31,2016 more than 70 countries. With its opening in August of 2015, the LN Hotel Five became the first upscale boutique hotel in Guangzhou, and Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai has brought a new line of luxury to this cultural and traditional city. Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen Inspired by the Theory of Five Elements, which in traditional Chinese (+86)755 2162 8888 refers to the spirit of balance, harmony, and inclusion, the LN Hotel shenzhenshekounanhai.hilton.com Five delivers an exclusive experience and a unique stay.

Jake Chen appointed as Chinese Chuan Spa at The Langham, Shenzhen Executive Chef of Marriott awarded “The Most Popular Hotel Spa” Shunde by Metropolitan Magazine Shunde Marriott Hotel is delighted to Franck Istel appointed as announce the appointment of Mr. Jake Named after the Chinese character Chuan New Executive Pastry Chef of Chen as Chinese Executive Chef. meaning a serene course of water, the Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou Chef Jake, a native Cantonese, started enchanting haven is designed to create an Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou his culinary career in Guangzhou in ambience of tranquillity for both contemplation recently appointed Franck Istel 1997. With over 20 years of experience and inspiration. The Langham, Shenzhen as Executive Pastry Chef. With his under his belt, Chef Jake has worked unveils a ‘fountain of youth’ at the Chuan Spa, abundant experience in pastry, Chef in various fine-dining establishments enveloping guests with the spirit of Chinese Franck is ready to create a new and five-star hotels all over Beijing, culture in a tranquil oasis of pampering and prospect for the hotel’s pastry as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Taiyuan and well-being therapies. Recently, Chuan Spa at well as the newly opened Dolcetto. other cities in mainland China. the Langham, Shenzhen was awarded the “Most Popular Hotel Spa” in 2016 Hotel Awards by Metropolitan Magazine.

Somsuk Nakwatcharadilok appointed as Director of Spa of Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou Thomas Sunas appointed as A Thai nationality from General Manager of The Westin South Thailand, Ms. Somsuk Blue Bay Resort & Spa Nakwatcharadilok is fondly known as Suki amongst her colleagues Starwood Hotels & Resorts appointed and friends. Suki recently joined Mr. Thomas Sunas, General Manager Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou as of The Westin Blue Bay Resort & Spa, Director of Spa after 15 years in the Hainan who starts his career page in spa industry. the hospitality industry since 1991.

Emirates named World’s Best Airline at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016 Emirates was today AccorHotels adds global luxury brands with Landmark named the World’s Yoe Yang appointed as Best Airline 2016 at Acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel and Director of Sales & Marketing of the prestigious Skytrax stands among the leaders of the luxury hotel market Wanda Realm Zengcheng World Airline Awards AccorHotels Group officially announces the acquisition of FRHI Guangzhou 2016, in addition to Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Wanda Realm Zengcheng Guangzhou scooping up the awards Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel. This addition of three remarkable recently appointed Mr. Yoe Yang as for World’s Best Inflight brands instantly position AccorHotels as a leading player in the Director of Sales & Marketing and Entertainment for a global luxury hotel market, increases long term growth potential he will be fully responsible for the record 12th consecutive and profitability, and significantly expands the company’s footprint entire management of the Sales & year, and Best Airline in in North America, the world’s largest and most influential consumer Marketing Team. the Middle East. market.