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May 2017 If You Are The One: Finding in China May 2017 28 PAPER MAGAZINE 04 city window 25 athlete 06 diary 27 star chef 13 arts & events 28 yummy 14 cover story 29 cheers The concept of love and romance is slowly 30 cru evolving in China as more people are believing in western notions of love rather than traditional methods like matchmaking. Read 32 out n about about the changing landscape of romance, and explore the love and dating scene in 34 mice 36 China. 36 living 16 fortune 38 education 18 jetsetter 38 cotchin Jet off to Monaco, the opulent oasis of Europe where the rich flaunt their wealth and live the 40 supremos lifestyle that others can only dream of. Be enchanted by their designer boutiques, luxury Dr.Harley Seyedin, recipient of The Business yachts and charming palaces, casinos and For Peace Award in Oslo, Norway shares other places of interest. Live the good life! with us his role in bridging the cultural gap between businesses in the East and the 20 auto West, and reveals his insights on the future development of China’s economy. 22 eureka 42 destination 23 muse 44 bulletin 24 fighting fit 14 WeChat: Paper online: PAPER www.neo-ads.com/paper Contact Tel: (8620) 8365 2811 Email: [email protected] Chief Operating Officer: LC Chau Director: Italiana Granni Consulting Director: Allan Au Editing Consultant: May Guan Editor in Chief: William Chia Guest Editor: Ben Chu Financial Controller: Takuto Marketing Director: Shirley Tse Marketing Manager: Ambro Chow, Purple Liu 18 Designer: Joanna Kong Publication Co-coordinator: Nana Cheung Photographer: Luciano Kelly, Leona Contributors: Allan CW Au, Anna G, Charmmy Choi, Gregory Louraichi, GiGi Chik, Jessie Huang, John Chu, Kenny Tan, Kee Lee, Lena Liu, Peter Fenton, Roy Moorfield, Sukanya Mukherjee, 20 Yuyao.K. PAPER 04 city window China launch reform of Swimming with dolphins Shenzhen attracts record Over 900,000 foreigners foreigners' green card at Zhuhai Chimelong overseas returnees work in Chinese mainland Foreign permanent residents in Tourists without scuba-diving In 2016, Shenzhen saw an increased in 2016 China will have their "green cards" certificates may now swim with number of overseas-educated More than 900,000 foreigners were upgraded starting in July, which nine aquatic mammals at Dolphin Chinese choosing to find work employed on the Chinese mainland may make their daily life and work Island of Chimelong Ocean or start businesses in the city. in 2016, an indispensable force in easier in the country, according to a Kingdom in Hengqin New Area It attracted more than 10,500 the country's development. To reform plan issued by the Ministry under the guidance of a qualified overseas returnees in 2016, an attract more foreign talent, China of Public Security. Similar to the instructor. The Deep-Sea Diving increase of 49.3% of the city’s total streamlined the paperwork needed second generation of ID cards Program was initiated on April 13 permanent residents. By 2016, the to secure foreigners a work visa. for Chinese citizens, the machine- when Li Da, the first female free- city had employed more than 8,000 The trial program has unified the readable smart card will contain diving instructor of the Professional people classified as high-level talent, previous two permits into a single a chip in which the foreigner's Association of Diving Instructor 80,000 returnees and 4.5 million work permit, making it easier for identity information is kept, and (PADI) in the Greater China Region, professional-level employees, foreigners to work in China. The the information will be shared tested the water. Chimelong Ocean accounting for 38 percent of the number of foreign employees in by railways, airlines, hotels and Kingdom will also launch several city's total permanent residents. China has increased at a staggering banks, according to the plan. Since new programs to enable tourists to pace over the past decades. There September 2015, governments in explore secrets of the sea, such as were less than 10,000 foreign China have gradually eased the Swimming with Dolphins, Staying experts working in China in the residency and entry policies for Overnight at Seabed, and Kingdom 1980s. From 2001 to 2016, the foreigners, which has helped attract Courtesy. country of origin of foreign experts more talent from overseas to invest skyrocketed from 21 to 73, official or open businesses and boosted data shows. international exchanges in China. Macao starts application United Airlines’ video for UNESCO "City of threatens China business Gastronomy" United Airlines' business could Macao officially started its suffer after a video showing application for a member of the an Asian-American passenger UNESCO Creative Cities Network, being forcedly removed from a City of Gastronomy. If Macao an overbooked flight went viral is successfully designated as a in China, one of the carrier's top UNESCO gastronomy city, it will growth market, prompting outrage New flight linking Portugal and China expected as number add a significant international and boycott calls. Although the airline subsequently changed its of Chinese tourists surge brand for Macao with far-reaching significance and a powerful impetus overbooking policy to appease the public, news continued to Portugal will soon be opening a new city Hangzhou and capital Beijing to Macao's transformation into a surface of the airline continuing flight connecting Chinese cities, to Lisbon four times per week. The world tourism and leisure center, to remove passengers such as a including the capital city of Beijing, to number of Chinese tourists visiting as well as adequate diversification couple travelling to their wedding. Lisbon, as the country is witnessing Portugal in 2016 was 19.1% higher than and sustainable development of The public relations disaster will a surge of Chinese tourists. The the previous year. Over the past three Macao's economy. Previously, most likely hit United Airline’s China Portuguese government and Tourism years, the number duplicated to over in November 2016, Macao had routes as netizens threatened to of Portugal are focusing their efforts 180,000 at the end of last year. organized the "International boycott the airline. on China and will soon be opening Gastronomy Forum". the flight connecting eastern Chinese Grand Hyatt Guangzhou Staff Party Fashion Through Time-European Chamber Gala Dinner 2017 @ LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou Musical Fantasy -AmCham Spring Ball 2017 @ LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou 2017 APCAC Asia Pacific Business Summit Press Conference @ LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou On April 19, 2017, the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China) organized the "2017 APCAC Asian Pacific Business Summit" at LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou. Over 600 business and industry leaders, policy experts, and top government officials from the U.S., China, and from across the Asian Pacific region attended the four-day event to discuss opportunities for investment in Asia Pacific The Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) represents 29 American Chambers of Commerce from 22 economies in Asia Pacific; 20,000 member companies; 50,000 overseas American executives; 10 million employees; USD$620 billion in annual FDI management and USD$1 trillion in annual trade. LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou was honoured to be selected as the host venue of the prestigious event. 2017 APCAC Asia Pacific Business Summit Festival Croisements 2017 @ Guangzhou Opera House Malbec World Day's Conferencia de Prensa @ Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou Abercrombie & Kent Brand Immersion @ White Swan Hotel Abercrombie & Kent strives to redefine every notion of what is possible on a vacation. Participants find out how A&K designs luxury tour packages to create a unique holiday experience for its customers. PAPER arts & events 13 2017 COCO 18 World Tour La Traviata by Artemis 2017 Chiaki Ishikawa Music The Ugly Duckling In Shenzhen 2017 in Guangzhou World 2017 In Guangzhou - The Tortoise & The Hare in Guangzhou La Traviata is the last part of 'Popular Chiaki Ishikawa is a Japanese The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and Coco Lee is a Hong Kong-born Trilogy' by Verdi, the Italian romanticist singer/songwriter and also the the Hare are brought to life using Corbian’s American singer-songwriter, record composing master. Set in 19th century lead vocalist of Japanese musical signature electroluminescent puppetry and producer, dancer, and actress. Paris, the famous courtesan Violetta duo See-Saw. Many of her songs Lightwire’s use of cutting edge technology, Lee's career began in Hong Kong is appointed Lady of the Camellias have been used as theme songs in moving sculpture, and dance to create an and then expanded to Taiwan. Her because of her love for camellias. various anime series. Since 2003, unforgettable theatrical experience. This show single, "Do You Want My Love" also Violetta and Alfredo fell in love but due her popularity abroad as part of is highly recommended for children aged 4 entered the US music charts. Her to parental pressures, they were forced See-Saw and as a solo artist has and above. first full-length English language apart. Their love eventually met a tragic risen significantly. In 2007, she end and Violetta died with a lonely made an appearance at Anime Date: 20 May 2017 album was Just No Other Way. As Time: 3:30pm/ 7: 30pm a Chinese American, Lee is the heart and unfulfilled love. Expo 2007 as a Guest of Honor. Venue: Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theatre first and only person of Chinese She has also performed at Animelo Prices: ¥ 100/ 180/ 280/ 380/ 520 (380*2)/ 588(280*3) Date: 7 May 2017 ethnicity to perform at the Oscars. Summer Live in 2006, 2008, 2009, For tickets, please call 400-610-3721 Time: 8: 00pm or email [email protected] Venue: Guangzhou Opera House 2010, 2011, and 2012.