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WIN Editor's Note MARCH 2018

When you picked up this month’s edition of That’s PRD, which you are now presumably holding in your sweaty hands (#southchinaheat), you’d be forgiven for thinking you ac- cidently snagged an issue of Thrasher Magazine. That’s because, this month, we decided to ‘take it to the streets.’

Delta,Guangzhou linking up Editor with someDaniel of Plafker the region’s spent best-known last month cruising skaters ataround ‘dope’ the street Pearl spots, River We’re giving away tickets to some skate parks and public squares – where riders kick, push and coast alongside China’s of the very best events in the Pearl River Delta, alongside a host of free ubiquitouspages 34-43. dancing grannies. Read his in-depth profile of the PRD’s skate culture on meals and other goodies. Follow our In our City section, That’s Shanghai Editor-in-Chief Dominic Ngai chats with scholar official WeChat feeds and sign up Africans in Yiwu. for our weekly newsletter for your and filmmaker Hodan Osman Abdi about her six-part documentary chance to win major prizes! To stay Abdi’s video project tells the unique and largely untold stories of Africans living in the up to date, visit www.thatsmags. about the doc on pages 12-15. largest small commodity market in the world: Yiwu, Zhejiang province. Learn more com or scan the QR codes below and - follow our WeChat accounts. en whoTo celebrate are making Women’s a mark Day on China’son March music 8, we industry decided (page to profile 28) and seven take influential a look at womthe troubling education disparity between girls and boys (page 49).

Elsewhere in this issue, we share a vertigo-inducing hike in Hong Kong (page 19), profile three rockin’ new albums from South China-based artists (page 32) and, as per usual, share the latest and juiciest F&B news. ThatsGuangzhou Before I wrap this up, I want to take this opportunity to thank Jason Guadalajara and Sergey Sidey for fantastic images that grace the pages of our cover story this month. We hope you enjoy them as muchadieu as we. do! And now, folks, I bid you

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16 LIFE & STYLE 44 COMMUNITY

17 EKATERINA LAMBERT Founder & CEO of FashIcon. 19 DAYTRIPPER Suicide Cliff.

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28 BOSS LADIES Seven women defining China’s music industry. MAR 6 33 SHENZHEN SUPER- John Legend: Darkness and Light Tour STARS A short ode to China's HK Silicon Valley.

MAR 30 54 EAT & Katy Perry Witness: The Tour

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60 GLASS HAMMER Shattering expectations. 62 EDEN BAR Coco Park’s dance carnival. MAR 20 Land of Gold THE WRAP

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African Voices with an Yiwu Accent, p12

City Snapshot Behind the Concrete P10 P11

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DUMPLING MAKER From Big Rig to Jiaozi Gig By Daniel Plafker

- “I make far less money doing it but the income aking dumplings is a delicate art. It is more reliable and the hours are steady. Most - aanyone certain who’s point, happier it was just than time Wang to stopwith drivhis new- importantly I’m able to spend time with my M founding.” His dumpling-house wife looks over domesticity, with a smile. complete If there’s family.” resiliency,requires heart and a certain indomitable finesse culinary and sure grace. with its apron and pink kitchen sleeves, it’s her. We ask him why it is that in Guangzhou, Mr. Wang,ness who of together spirit; nimble, with his tireless wife runs fingers; a With savings from his career as a trucker, Manchurian transplants like himself seem to the pair started a small dumpling business in have a near monopoly on the dumpling trade, no doubt possesses these qualities in spades. dumpling shop on Haizhu District’s Baoye Lu, whereas in other cities a greater diversity of northern provinces are represented. Wang there. Driving a big rig loaded with ore through Baiyun District, later moving to the current But let’s face it – there are harder jobs out They arrive at work at 8am each morning toHaizhu start locationpreparing on for Baoye the lunchtime Lu. rush, work- one, or camping on a desert road while hauling waves a floury hand dismissively. “None of the Siberian borderlands in mid-winter, for wrap dumplings. The small shop stays busy late Dongbei.”those other dumpling styles are orthodox. You course, Wang has done these things too. ing side by side to prepare fillings, roll skins and want authentic? Stick to the three provinces of petroleum products out of Karamay. Though, of into the night and it’s easy to see why – the two make a damn good product. Wang’s pan-fried THE DIRTY DETAILS For 13 years, the Heilongjiang native drove dumplings especially draw a loyal following trucks from his hometown near the Russian of return customers and over the course of Monthly income: border to nearly every corner of the PRC. The our short visit he turned no small number of Days per week: 7 RMB16,000 recountsoilfields of the Xinjiang, conquests the ofgrasslands his road warriorof Inner out again,” he shrugs, with a not-so-faint note Hours per day: 12 pastMongolia, with athe glint iron in mineshis eye. of “Tibet Liaoning; was Wangthe most ofhungry pride. regulars away for lack of stock. “Sold There’s no doubt that the workaday streets like so many of his fellow Dongbeiren, he even Man on the Street is a monthly feature where we talk beautiful,” he remembers wistfully. At one point, to someone doing an everyday o to gain insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese people. Island. of Guangzhou are a far cry from Himalayan spent a sojourn in the tropical climes of Hainan seems to like it here. “Wrapping dumplings isn’t nearlypeaks andas hard balmy as Hainandriving trucks,”beachsides, Wang but tells Wang us. But life on the road can wear on a man. “I saw so little of my family in those years. At

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RANDOM NUMBERS CITY SNAPSHOT City Lights

District,Captured this after month’s dark along featured Shangxiajiu, image comes a 80,000 pedestrian street in Guangzhou’s Liwan - ing as an English-language news editor and to us from Simon Haywood. Currently work

teacher at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Haywood has lived in Guangzhou toldfor nearly That’s four years. On the inspiration that Ilaunched realized hisI’d takenInstagram three account, photos allHaywood with a similar color: “After palette, a day inspiring of exploring me to Taipei post photos on Instagram in groups of three, connected through color and theme. I’ve kept living in Guangzhou, according to an Tag thatsprd on Instagram for a chance to e estimate… the approximate released by number city police of foreigners last month. work on Instagram (@sihaywood). featured on our feed and in the magaine. this up for three years now.” See more of his residents in the city hail from Europe, Authorities said more than half of foreign thisJapan number or South doesn’t Korea, account while 15,000 for visa come overstayers,from the African informal continent. entries, Given or traders that DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM? true count is higher. Police also said that Zhong Zhong and whilewithout foreign official residency residency, in it’sthe likelycity is the on the rise, the number of criminal cases Hua Hua involving foreigners has dropped.

successfulScientists in monkey Shanghai cloning recently us- ingconducted non-reproductive the world’s cells. first Theever two cloned female crab-eating 900 macaques, named Zhong Zhong

zhonghua, meaning ‘Chinese nation’),and Hua were Hua born (after at the wordInstitute of Neuroscience, Chinese

late December. More monkeys Academy of Sciences (CAS) in the code to see more photosare also of due the later cloned this year. Scan … kilograms. That’s the combined weight monkeys. were unearthed within days of each oth- of two unexploded WWII-era bombs that The discoveries prompted back-to-back evacuationser at a construction of thousands site in of Hong nearby Kong. resi - dents while authorities worked to dis- arm the explosives. The ordnance were relics from American airstrikes during

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lifestyle. It has changed our way of life, ourTaobao culture is not and just our a language. company It– it’shas a also made baokuan possible. - ucts on Taobao now, for a long time, it was Althoughdominated there by unimaginably are high-end prodcheap ones. The only way for sellers to make a

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BEHIND THE CONCRETE

Ping An IFC buildingsskyscrapers. are Along Chinese. with the Shanghai Tower, Guangzhou CTF Finance Center, Shanghai World Financial Center and Hong Kong’s International Commerce Center, five of the world’s 10 tallest its sheen in the face of sea-born storms – thanks to a streamlined shape deflecting winds by people speaking the same language they have But though its American architects, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, designed it to retain begunWhen itto was do this, written then of nothing Babel that, they “If plan as onewill be impossible for them,” that language might 35 percent and a 1,700-ton stainless steel frame (the world’s heaviest) that resists corrosion as well have been putonghua. and disperses lightning strikes – it may be China’s hunger for height that knocks Ping An off its pedestal. Already there are plans for a Suzhou Zhongnan Center (729 meters) and an unnamed super-tall in Shenzhen’s Luohu District (739 meters) that will dwarf our giant. Ping An International Finance Centre, So speed up the Ping An’s elevators at 10 meters per second to reach the observation deck disappearing into the clouds of Shenzhen’s before the competition arrives. (reportedly opening on the top floor sometime in 2018) for an unobstructed view of the city stormy heavens, is just the latest, (almost) skyline. The second tallest tower in China Fuhua Si Jie Futian District 福田区益田路与福华路交汇处西南 servesgreatest the in country’sthe Middle second Kingdom’s largest super-tall insurance company, rising 115 floors and 599 meters piercedinto the thesky. paths A needle of passing would planeshave put and it wasabove wiselythe Shanghai scrapped. Tower, Now but a gleaming that would pyramid have crowns the tower. year when inspectors found corrosive sea Started in late 2009 (and delayed one astonishing rate of one story every four days. sand in the concrete), in 2014 it shot up at an

Construction finished in 2016, but the Council world.on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat waited untilIt 2017 was theto certify second it yearas fourth in a row tallest that in the the most super-talls), in a building boom that seesShenzhen China had with the over tallest half new the world’sbuilding new (and

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Scholar and Filmmaker Hodan Osman Abdi on the Stories of Africans Living in the World’s Largest Small Commodity Market Interview by Dominic Ngai

Hodan Osman Abdi recording the theme song of Africans in Yiwu

- rom refrigerator magnets to and her colleague Zhang Yong have been Christmas tree ornaments, the city people from 50 African nations have set workingInstitute onof AfricanAfricans Studies in Yiwu (IASZNU) tled in the city – though experts say the - small commodity trade that sees billions number could be 10 times as many. , a six-part of Yiwu, Zhejiang is famous for its arrivedBorn here and more raised than in Saudi 12 years Arabia ago to af - theirdocumentary home away film from that home.features the in to the farthest corners of the world each Somali parents, Hodan Osman Abdi first timate stories of 19 African residents in of RMB worth of merchandise shipped ter her high school graduation. What was originally a brief visit prompted by her city’s largest trading partners, and in Speaking to us by phone from her year. African nations are some of the uncle, a longtime Yiwu resident, turned someoffice ofin the peoplecity of Jinhua,she met Abdi along walks the us billion yuan of goods to the continent. pursuit that allowed her to acquire her way,through and the what film’s life productionis like for her process, as an 2015 alone, Yiwu exported more than 48- bachelor’s,into a decade-long master’s journey and doctorate of academic de- Fing ties between China and the region, Turn the page to read our conversation. YiwuAs has a result for years of the been ever-growing home to one trad Mandarin. African Muslim woman living in China. grees, along with a mouthful of fluent - of China’s largest African communities. Since 2016, the researcher and lec Local authorities estimate some 3,000 turer at Zhejiang Normal University’s WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MARCH 2018 | SZ | 13 A F R I C A N V

Yusuph and his bride on their wedding day

Can you tell us where the idea of Africans in Yiwu came from? What do you hope to achieve with this project? We havestarted people with who'vea pool of lived 50 people in China and from narrowed them down to 19 in the final cut. The idea actually came from my co-director, Throughout the two years of observations - andanywhere interactions between with a few them, months we discovered to 16 years. atZhang a conference Yong, who a fewdid hisyears PhD ago, in Africanand then cin of which was that they all came to China reconnectedema studies. atWe the first launch met through of ZNU’s a Center friend becausea lot of commonalities they saw it as abetween rapidly them.developing One As China becomes more country that offers a lot of opportunities for self development, whether it was through the mefor Africanabout the Film idea and of Televisionmaking a documentary Research in and more globalized, December 2015, which was when he first told acquisition of the language, gaining knowledge of the culture, or engaging in business here. greenabout lightthe African and I was community asked to inbe China. a part Theof it diversity needs to be following March, the project was given the - Who are some of the most memorable nity in Yiwu, where I’ve lived for most of the characters in the film? seen as a positive thing pastdue to12 my years. connection to the African commu

was the desire to increase the presence of is interesting, as he came to China to learn for people to embrace What spiked my interest in the project Chinese,There are but quite found a few. himself The story struggling of Harvey to more and more globalized, diversity needs blend in with a bunch of college-age kids toAfricans be seen in as Chinese a positive media. thing As for China people becomes to embrace. found refuge in the city square and connected within the the classroom seniors there(Harvey through is in his the 30s). common He How did you select your interview sub- love of singing old Chinese songs, which be- jects? Besides their origin (Africa) and came an unconventional way for him to pick where they currently live (Yiwu), what up the language and culture. other qualities do they all have in common? Another is a romantic story between a

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Abdi and Zhang Yong behind the lens

Harvey (left) singing with locals Zain and his family wave goodbye

yoTanzanian man named Yusuph and his - Where do you think this is coming from? mentary, and the theme of that episode is And what can be done to change this? years, but the girl’s parents only found out ‘education.’I’m featured The in the day first I graduated of the six-part from mydocu - aboutChinese their wife. relationship They’d been when dating they for decided six trayed in the media – both Chinese and - It has to do with the way Africans are por indoctorate which Zhang program Yong was asked actually about the my very biggest first region has always focused on the negatives – eventuallyto get married. won Atover first, his they in-laws faced – thea lot process of ob achievementday of filming. since I remember arriving therein China, was and a scene I poverty,international. diseases, For famine,decades, war coverage and instability. of the jection, but Yusuph, who’s fluent in Chinese, - ing to witness. from rejection to acceptance was quite touch said, “Learning to drive,” which is something people among the public, I think the media In order to change the image of Africa and its that women aren’t allowed to do in Saudi should tell more human stories, rather than whoOn married the other a young end of girl the from spectrum an ethnic is the obtainArabia. drivers' [Note: Since licenses.] September 2017, women minoritystory of Zain, group. a Sudanese To this day, barbershop his wife’s ownerfamily in Saudi Arabia have been given the right to morealways cross-cultural just focusing co-productionson the sensationalized, are also still refuse to speak to them, which is quite leading university, I’m defying a lot of stereo- needed,attention-grabbing as conversations headlines. surrounding Additionally, the painful for her, because she doesn’t quite types.As I’ma Muslim not sure black if I wouldwoman be teaching able to getat a to region are often very one sided. understand why her own parents would cut where I am today if I were to be in any other ties with her [because of her husband’s iden- country. China has offered a lot of opportuni- Lastly, after being abroad for so many ties… [You learn to] manage the struggles years, where do you consider to be your home? oftity]. their But daily like livesall of with the characters the happiness. featured The in scenethe film, with they’re them able and totheir balance son waving the struggles good- Struggles?with the fulfillment. That’s probably the toughest question to bye to us and riding off on their motorcycle is one of the most memorable and moving im- permanently, China is where most of my answer. Although I know I can’t stay here Oftentimes, locals make casual comments friends are, and the place that I miss when I’m traveling. I consider China as my second sicklike, feeling“Hodan, in although my stomach, you’re but black, you knowyou’re You’reages of alsothe film one for of me. the characters featured theyvery don’tbeautiful!” mean Things any harm, like andthat these give me com this- in the film. Can you tell us about your story arc? home, but as for my first home, I think I still to the outside world. Visitneed africansinyiwu.com to find that. for more aout the film. ments are stemming from a lack of exposure

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EKATERINA LAMBERT Founder & CEO of FashIcon Interview by Dominic Ngai

Fashion was the last thing on Ekaterina Lambert’s mind when she grew up in a small city in Russia during a politically turbulent time. That, however, all changed at age 16, when she became a model and took part in her first fashion show. Fast-forward to more than a decade later and with more experience in the industry, Lambert, who’s now based in Shanghai, founded FashIcon, an app that allows users to share their look or a specific item of clothing that they want to buy, and seek instant feedback from a community of fashionistas. Here, she tells us about her “My outfit choices always reflect the mood of the day” modeling days, her vision for the app, as well as her likes and dislikes in the wardrobe who they are through their style. Users can Generally, one thing that I always do is to take connect with stylish, beautiful and unique a last look at the mirror before heading out department. people with different and unique vision from the door to make sure everything is suitable around the world with our app. to the different meetings and events I have to How did your career in fashion begin? How does the app work? Why should peo- that I can offer is to simplify your wardrobe - ple use it? byattend getting on thatrid of particular things you day. can’t One or other don’t tip wear regularly, and play more with accesso- timeI still whenremember I was buying9, but the my moment first fashion when mag ries instead. Iazine realized and thatwatching fashion Fashion is the TVabsolute for the right first career choice for me must have been when I looksIn the orFashIcon the new app, dress you that can you find want the newestto buy looks and outfit ideas; get feedback on your What are a few of your favorite fashion items at the moment? receive styling advice by chatting with our took part in a Zandra Rhodes fashion show communityinstantly with of thefashionistas ‘Immediate in one-to-one Advice’ option; ses- - whatback ingoes Russia on backstage at age 16. as I always well. It loved was where being sions, or offer advice to other users. The ‘Item Ia couldmodel learn – not about just being styling on and the Irunway could spend but I love my Gucci belt because it gives a luxuri item and brands from your favorite street ous twist to a casual look – just enough to styleTags’ looksfunction shared allows by youothers. to identify In addition, the exact statementmake your piece favorite that jeans make look everything exquisite. look My lothours of things observing happened: how stylists I received mix anda bachelor’s match we’re also creating weekly challenges with better.classic IMarc also Jacobslove my red Tiednista ankle boots tie – arewearing a a degreedifferent in looks. fashion Between design andthat technologytime and now, at a great prizes from some of the biggest brands. mom, began to design clothes, and started my Is there a general rule of thumb that you tie is undeniably sexy for women, it gives this IFA Paris, met the love of my life, became a personally always follow when building a Isregal there look anything with a touch that ofyou’d flirty never sass. wear? look for yourself? No matter how comfortable Crocs are, they’re What’scompany, your FashIcon. vision for FashIcon? I never stick to any style, rules or brands; - me). the day as I strongly believe what we wear just ugly (at least they’re not flattering on theirFashIcon voice is in the every Instagram day fashion of fashion and celebrate – a com changesmy outfit the choices way we always feel, reflecttalk, look the and mood act. of Find out more at fashicon.cn munity of fashionistas helping each other find

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MARCH 2018 | SZ | 17 STYLE RADAR TAP THAT APP INSPECT-A-GADGET SoundHound Playable Game Boy Phone Case We’ve all faced that age-old problem. You have a song stuck in your head, the melody playing on repeat – the name of the song is Huaqiangbei electronics market: Shenzhen’s on the tip of your tongue but infuriatingly cigarettegritty first smoke stop on drifts the acrossworld’s narrow electronic hallways elusive. supply chain. Through plastic-flap doorways, Well, worry no more – now we have an plant vases are sold – in bulk. app for that. where tech ranging from SD cards to musical- ner fad – and like all the fads, it started with a traditional music players, in that it incorpo- question:This was what ground will Westerners zero for the buy? fidget spin ratesSoundHound a voice operator is a music which player allows unlike you to make commands such as “play rock music,” of shops is set aside, with sellers happy to ei- after which the app will search for and therFrom take bulkthere, orders spare of shelf the spacegadget in du hundreds jour or play a random rock song. If that song is to introduce you to a friend that will. This month, the shelf space is going to in order to add it to a playlist. If you’re not game,speaker though warbles neither ‘Ode isto likelyJoy’ as to a hold Tetris your rip-off diggingyour liking, the track,you just skip hit the the song favorite and buttonwait for attentionlaunches. forThere’s more also than a aSpace few minutes, Invaders-style both one that’s more your pace. model,Game Boy-style it looks like phone the cases.handheld toy that set hindered by terrible graphics and poor control Wrapped around an iPhone 6 or newer response. the nameIt also of works an unknown in similar but ways catchy to Shazam, tune. the industry standard in the early ’90s. On It looks like a treasured childhood toy Perhapsin that SoundHound most impressively, can ‘listen’ you tocan discover also closer inspection: a Game Boy this is not. - and Butruns that games misses – kind the of point: – though the case if you is recool.- proachFor toone, intellectual it does not property, play Game but Boy-games. also a sign A surprise, given Shenzhen’s fast-and-loose ap hum or sing the lyrics of a song to find a that this gadget-meets-phone case is meant for around. vocal skills. ally want a gaming fix, just turn your phone result – the perfect way to fine-tune your by Nintendo. M Game oy Phone Case availale on taoao.com may not be as stacked as other music play- WesternThe rubber exporters buttons who’d feel rather solid not and be the sued tiny seach gameoy 手机壳’ While SoundHound’s music archives- bines useful and interesting tech to create a ers like Spotify or Xiami, it certainly com

whole new user experience. screenSoundHound’s gives users three interface options: is laid review out in a COVET usersimple history, and self-explanatory play a song (from way. one The of ahome se- Feng Chen Wang x signature speaking tool. ries Theof popular music playergenres) is and made SoundHound’s by the same Air Jordan 1

innovative voice intelligence tool that can folks that brought the world Houndify – an be integrated into products to produce in- Royal College of Art graduate Feng Chen Wang returned to New York Fashion Week to- unveil her Fall/Winter 2018 collection titled teractive user experiences, similar to what ever, were drawn to one particular item: a ‘The Way Home’ last month. Audiences, how Siri and Amazon Alexa offer. So there it is, a music player for the Chinese designer will be releasing with the pair of Air Jordan 1’s that the London-based Soundhoundfuture! is availale on iOS and Android devices. sportswear label. Models were seen wearing these dope kicks in two different colors – a Visit soundhound.com for more info. black version featuring pebbled leather body and clear plastic panels on the heel and toe,

and a white version with smooth leather. Both models feature a bronze-colored Air Jordan fengchenwanglogo and a fabric.com patch on the heel with the title of Feng’s collection.

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DAYTRIPPER Suicide Cliff

We chose an ‘easy’ path, which was con- veniently marked by a ‘danger’ sign warning us of the serious and fatal accidents that have How to get there: occurred on the trail. In spite of this, the trail has only increased in popularity, with dozens After crossing the Hong Kong border, While the risk is relatively low, it’s important take the Hong Kong MTR to Choi of hikers trekking to Suicide Cliff each day. to note the weather and hike with care. Hung station, where you can grab a We ascended the steep wooden stairs em- taxi to the trailhead at Fei Ngo Shan bedded in the dirt trail, working up a sweat Road.

quickly and feeling grateful for the crisp Hong- Kong breeze. Our struggle was short-lived – helipadin just under and a an gorgeous hour, we’d landscape. reached the sum mit of Kowloon Peak, where we discovered a - From there, it was a short walk down to Suicide Cliff. In the late afternoon, other hik ers had already convened there, relaxing on obligatorythe rocks and photo enjoying shoot, the we sweepingheaded down Hong an - otherKong skyline.easy trail After along a quick the ridge snack of andthe mounour - tain. While the decent was no doubt scenic, it was also treacherous, and several of us found ourselves with butts covered in dirt after a few unfortunate slips. Mercifully, within an hour, the trail spat Tired of hiking the crowded, paved roads on us out in one piece in the driveway of someone’s mountain mansion. We followed the driveway down to the main road, where we Shenzhen’s mountain paths? Take a day trip prepared to reward ourselves with some Theto Hong cliff’s Kong high for vantage a quick point but rewardingand seriously trek steepto the dropinfamous make ‘Suicide for breathtaking Cliff’ in Kowloon. views of day, offering a solid workout, Instagram- the city. food. Hong Kong had been good to us that - have discovered a handful of different trails poraryworthy escapeselfies and,from most the relentless importantly, bustle an of Over the years, savvy Hong Kongers unforgettable experience. WJ The perfect tem levels. leading to the cliff, all with varying difficulty Pearl River Delta.

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PANORAMIC WINTER Boundless Natural Scenery from this Viewing Platform in Jilin Project name: Stage of Forest Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by Su Shengliang Location: Fengman, Jilin Area: 277 square meters Design company: META-Project The brief: Named as China’s Best Ski Resort at the World Ski Awards 2017, Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin is a popular winter holiday destination among domestic tourists. Due to the increasing demand for snow activities, the property has recently undergone a comprehensive upgrade for its slopes and other skiing facilities, and part of the makeover is a viewing platform and event space named ‘Stage of Forest,’ which is designed by

Beijing architecture firm META-Project.

is made up of layers upon layers of charred cedar shingles, while Upon the close base inspection, is built with one heavy can seeconcrete. the platform The rough exterior sur- faces of both materials echo the harsh natural elements of the region during winter. 20 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN | LIFE & STYLE

The open-air observation deck offers a view of the majestic mountains and Songhua Lake at a distance.

structure’s location was selected due to its unobstructed view of the surrounding Inspired by area, a piece and of its leaf minimal floating impact on water, to the the forest. boomerang-shaped window Two circular gives visitors openings a chance cut through to observe the red the cedar skiing ceiling activities and below.floor. While the top hole allows sunlight and snowflakes to enter, the floor

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Snowboarders in action with the ‘Stage’ in the background. LIFE & STYLE | FASHION

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Boss Ladies Seven women defining China’s music industry, p28

Sino Celeb South China Music Corner P26 P32

24 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM DRUMROLL 25 ------MARCH 2018| SZ | | MARCH WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Additionally, we are in the early stages in the early are we Additionally, To learn more aout ISZAF or get involved visit their official wesite at www.isaf.com. This interview has een edited and condensed for clarity. and Dafen, just to name a few. Even organi Even name a few. just to and Dafen, and physi virtually ISZAF are zations like both within themselves organizing cally and local Chinese com the international to cannot fail munities. And of course, we that groups art mention the number of mega OCT as such scene, art the push and promote art scene is hot and Shenzhen’s and Artron. getting hotter. men to like you’d projects future cool Any tion? The next upcoming events. two have We Yes! about is the photogra excited are we event taking place in the SE Artspace exhibition phy This will be the first exhibition at OCT-Loft. photog to dedicated solely organized we’ve of Shenzhen. and the photographers raphy , will be held from Concurrence The exhibition, 5. April 13-May created of artwork of planning an exhibition challenge. This Response & during our Call 30 artists and our first over will feature show tuned Stay installation. group comprehensive that can guarantee we information, more for it will be awesome! - - Shenzhen overall is investing in the arts in the arts is investing overall Shenzhen also long time established art are There The amount of accessible materials The amount of accessible materials and resources for artists to engage with is engage to artists for and resources artists of all dis for allowing overwhelming, and get their hands dirty really ciplines to work. make artists to scene, thus the time for and culture Both is now! heard voices their make really of all types and public art galleries private Loft is OCT example, being installed. For are scene in Shenzhen for the most prominent spaces. and public gallery art with its private in Xili has become the SoFunLand Recently, up-and-coming art scene, boast most recent galleries, artist residency, ing an international shops. and art villages of Baishizhou scenes in the urban if we were to determine which event was was event which determine to were if we most successful based on the most publicity Chai the Kuku and community involvement, be it. Exhibition would Youth International six international over involved This show 60 and featured 400 children, schools, over students in international of art by works but contemporary Chai’s Kuku to response work. Chinese traditional art assessment of Shenzhen’s What’s your scene? of itself: scene is a mirror art Shenzhen’s risks. take to new and ready dynamic, young, - - - - -

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It is difficult to peg just one event. I guess peg just one event. It is difficult to project to date? to project What has been ISZAF’s most successful most successful ISZAF’s What has been community. youth in their artistic and creative develop in their artistic and creative youth and the needs of our the artists to adaptive ISZAF also believes in engaging Shenzhen’s Shenzhen’s in engaging ISZAF also believes be is to ment. Our mission as an organization of our major shows and community events. and community events. shows of our major since then been the drive and source for all for and source since then been the drive sessions and the artist challenges quickly es challenges quickly sessions and the artist tablished the ISZAF community base and has community. based on a set theme. The com work make drawing munity participation in both the live and draw but anyone interested from the from interested but anyone and draw be challenged to to wanted who anyone to These sessions not only allow artists to come artists to allow These sessions not only open artist challenges that were prehensive weekly live drawing figure study sessions. study figure drawing live weekly group’s workgroup’s and where it might lead. the artists and their communities with our Jen Rogan and Kumi Onari-Legault about – the with engaging In the beginning, ISZAF began Carnevale plus coordinators Catarina Braga, done? has ISZAF outreach – co-chairs Brittan Aebischer and Gloria ‘engag mentions statement mission Your of What kind the local community.’ ing We chattedWe to ISZAF’s administrative team landscapes and experimental photography. experimental landscapes and around the world, covering surrealist themes, Space features the works of 13 artists from (open until March 6) in Xili’s new Whatever Art exhibitions. Most recently, a pop-up show on their toes, group drawing sessions and form of ‘art challenges’ that keep creators Over the last year or so, that’s taken the providing a platform to showcase their work. different backgrounds, helping them grow and a mission of connecting visual artists from Founded in the fall of 2016, the group claims Artist Forum (ISZAF) disagree. Passionately. The folks behind the International Shenzhen lacks Culture. lacks Conventional wisdom says that Shenzhen

Proving the Cynics Wrong By Bailey Hu INTERNATIONAL SHENZHEN ARTIST FORUM ARTIST SHENZHEN INTERNATIONAL COLL AGE SINO CELEB COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU Jane Zhang

The China debut of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai last year marked the first time a Chinese singer took to the stage at the event. Jane Zhang performed MARCH MARCH three English-language songs, ‘Work For It,’ 9 2 Black Panther garments.‘808’ and ‘Dust My Shoulders Off,’ alongside a team of dancers dressed in white, flowing Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri This latest installment in the Marvel Comics competingFor those on thatSuper are Girl unfamiliar with In Bruges, Seven Zhang, she rose to fame in 2005 after OnePsychopaths of the standout) uses satire releases and ofpitch-black 2017, this Universe is the most acclaimed superhero film wowed China’s pop-music, an fans American and her Idol- filmcomedy by Martin to chronicle McDonagh a grieving ( mother in of recent years. Starring Chadwick Boseman as wide-ranginginspired talent vocal show. ability Her performances earned her the T’Challa/BlackGet Out Panther alongside MichaelBlack B. moniker ‘the dolphin-voiced princess.’ MirrorJordon, Lupita Nyong’o, Forest Whittaker, Daniel a sleepy American town and her renegade Kaluuya ( ) and Letitia Wright ( onto the world stage, performing live on strongsearch performancefor justice for in an the unsolved starring murder. role, ), the film centers on T’Challa, king of the the OprahSince her Winfrey debut, Show Zhang has blasted whichFrances McDonagh McDormand wrote gives with an her especially in mind. fictional African nation of Wakanda, who returns from an international conflict only to find further in 2009,Spectre singing Dinklage also star in this dark and grimly trouble at home. His superhero alter ego, Black onstage with John Legend and contributing Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson and Peter- Panther, was the first African superhero of all time, music to the 2015 Bond film . She soundtrack,debuting in thewhich comic was Fantastic curated byFour #52 in 1966. also recorded the theme song for the 2008 realistic portrait of a conflict bitterly un One of the film’s many selling points- is its epic English-languageBeijing Summer Olympic single, titled torch ‘Dust relay. My folding in small town America. In 2016, Zhang released her inaugural The film is up for seven Oscars, Kendrick Lamar. At the time of writ includingHAO BU HAOBest Picture. ing, the film holds a rare 99 percent Shoulders Off.’ The song was produced by approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. celebrated American producer Timbaland. Her accolades are numerous, including seven ‘Best Female Singer’ wins (in a row!) Hao at the Beijing Pop Music Awards and her In what’s beginning to look like a trend of non-English ‘Best Chinese & Hong Kong Act’ and ‘Best Asian Act’ wins at the MTV Europe Music - Secret Superstar has become the Awards in 2015. foreign films gaining greater traction in the Chinese box a highZhang’s point unorthodox,for many fans, mid-concert although the pro Staroffice, Wars: Bollywood The Last flick Jedi to become the highest grossing unionposal tofailed husband to earn slash blessings agent Fengfrom Ke Zhang’s was first big hit of 2018, overtaking Western blockbusters like - - foreign film of the year so far. It’s also made history as ally.mother, The whodrama accused between Feng mother of controlling and son- the first Indian movie to split box office profits with do in-lawher daughter has remained both financially an indelible and dark emotion spot mestic distributors, rather than selling the film for a flat on Zhang’s public image. fee. The film starsDangal Amir. Khan and Zaira Wasim, who also appeared as father and daughter in last year’s extremely Kind of like: successful film Mariah Carey Bu Hao Famous for: Bad Daddy has been making headlines wide-ranging vocal abilities, Domestic film a mid-concert screensfor executing in theaters potentially throughout the biggest the country box office when fraud it de - proposal in China’s film history. Occupying just three percent of See her in: the music video withbuted presale on February ticket purchases.2, it boasted Investigators 34 percent of suspect the day’s the for ‘Dust My total revenue, beating out several more high-profile films unusual seating patterns in presale ticket purchases that film’s distributor of running a pyramid scheme, citing Shoulders Off’ began over a year ago.

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Domestic Blockbuster Romance Shot on Location in Antarctica

From aptly stage-named John Legend to trippy Japanese rock outfit The Till the End of the World (南极绝恋), a romance fin., here are our picks for artists playing in South China this month. survival drama written and directed by Wu Youyin that debuted John Legend - Penthouse Floor last month in domestic

Martin Garrix, Troye Sivan - There For You distinction of being one theaters, enjoys the Generations from Exile Tribe - Brave It Out ever shot on location in of the only feature films Tiësto, Matthew Koma - Wasted also took part in China’s Antarctica. A writer who Mouse on the Keys - toccatina sole27th survivors and 28th ofAntarctic a plane expeditions,crash who fall Wu in later love pennedas they trythe to novel stay The fin. - Outskirts that the film is based on. Mark Chao and Yang Zishan star as the The Thing Black Madonna - Song 16 alive long enough to be rescued. Most films set in Antarctica, like John Carpenter’s 1982 hit , are actually filmed in more We Lost the Sea - Bogatyri moremanageable authenticity. locales Till like the Alaska, End of but the both World Wu has and been the marketedactors apparently agreed that filming on location would lend the film Basic Soul Unit - Deep Blue - as the first feature film ever to be filmed in Antarctica, though Föllakzoid - Feuerzeug this isn’t entirely trueSouth – British of Sanity scientist and documentary film maker Kirk Watson gained some media attention in 2012 for his amateur horror film , which he filmed entirely during a stint at the continent’s Halley Research Station.

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Lieselotte Wang Founder, Ye Records | Shanghai

ieselotte Wang has been an avid music bands more (and the fans as well), and I felt like fan since childhood, and in high school she developed a passion for NYC indie Lpop band The Drums. “I dreamed that one day I could do more to help, so I just kept going.” From label bosses and I could own one of their records,” she says, “but especiallyThis month, impressive she’s bookingbringing forlo-fi an Brooklyn independ - concert promoters then I ended up touring with them through rock band Beach Fossils on a China tour, an to musicians, here is packed with interesting bookings, from With her music promotion company, Ye ent promotion company. Her 2018 calendar are some of the most China in 2014.” her current favorite band, breezy and soulful successful female American pop band The Bilinda Butchers to leaders in China’s indie Records, Wang has carved a niche for herself Despite her string of accomplishments, even within Shanghai’s saturated music scene, Japanese trio Lamp. music scene, all of whom Wang acknowledges some of her frustra- Wangbeginning herself back was in the2015 catalyst with a for reunion their return.tour tions with music promotion. “It seems like are helping to forge and for Japanese post-rock band Euphoria. In fact, sometimes male promoters get more respect, define the future of the band members encouraging them to end their whereas female promoters still feel a bit like country’s music industry. A fan of their music, she emailed the individual eventually agreed, and then she organized their you and gossip, but I don’t care about that stuff eight-cityfive-year hiatus China andtour. get back together; they anymore.outsiders,” Now she Isays. think “People if I can sometimes do my work judge well and put on good shows and tours, that’s all that friends do some local bookings and promoting, really matters.” “At first I was trying to help my musician no one was bringing to China yet,” Wang says WeChat ID: yerecords and also fulfill my dream of seeing bands that

of Ye Records’ origins. “Then I got to know the

isana Yan has been buying vinyl re- in China is largely male-dominated, though cords since she was a teenager, a hab- she’s been able to operate with relative ease H because she’s mostly anonymous behind the it that developed into a specific love for Japanese indie music. Now based out of Jrocks30s brand. “There are some followers developingShenzhen, she a devoted began bloggingfollowing via of Weibofans. and whoThough believe timethat Jrock30smanagement is run is byher a greatestmiddle- WeChat under the account, Jrock30s, quickly aged man,” she jokes. blogging, she’d recommend the DIY profes- concertBuoyed promotion, by the success bringing of quirkyher first rap offline trio sionhurdle to whenanyone balancing who has athe full-time passion job to withsee it her concert last summer, Yan is expanding into through. Hisana Yan city tour this month. “They have their own style,Enjoy andMusic their Club music over is from full ofJapan happiness,” for a multi- Yan - Founder, Jrock30s says of the band. “They are not very famous try, but“If you I think like themusic, Internet just do enables it,” she all says. of us “My to (邦摇30s) | Shenzhen in China now, but I believe that they have the speakreal-life out job and is farshare.” away from the music indus potential.” Yan has found that the music industry WeChat ID: Jrocks Shenzhen

28 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM MUSIC | ARTS Kristen Ng Founder, Kiwese risten Ng’s introduction to Chengdu Booking Manager, NU SPACE came during a backpacking trip in Chengdu Kan “insane pool party in a garden village with 2014, when her friend took her to

moveddrum ’n there bass theDJs followingand fireworks,” year to she focus says. on her helped open in 2015. “NU SPACE is the place Smitten with the city, the New Zealand native thewhere venue’s artists diverse can flesh bookings out their and ideas also forruns stage an which began as a blog discussing cultural design and visuals,” explains Ng. She manages venture Kiwese (a play on ‘Kiwi’ and ‘Chinese’),- space as a platform for emerging artists. panded into a touring label as Ng began putting audiovisual “I hope seriesmore women called Blah will Blahget involved out of the with identitydown roots and in underground Chengdu’s music music, scene. and then “It’s exba- performance and promotion, as well as the tech sically introducing cool New Zealand artists to side of things like lights, stage and sound,” Ng Chinese audiences and vice versa,” she says. concludes. “It’s always nice to turn up at a ven-

groupNg from recently New wrapped Zealand. anThe extensive band trampled tour with ue and find women involved with the process of throughThe All Seeing 14 shows Hand, across an electronic the mainland noise with rock kiwese.co.nputting on a live show. Support your sisters!” several supporting acts, including Ng’s own

this roaming circus troupe,” she says. music project, Kaishandao. “It felt like we were

On top of this, Ng also works with NU SPACE, Chengdu’s main livehouse and hub for underground music, which her flatmate

Sun Yi Founder, Space Circle Manager, Wang Wen | Hangzhou

fter discovering promotion and as the band’s manager, traveling with them artist management in college while on overseas tours and organizing their album organizing concerts at a music releases. “Wang Wen has always maintained A a steady positive creative streak,” she says. “Every time I work with them, it’s a new managementvenue owned companyby her friend, that alsoSun Yioffers went tech on to supportfound Space and Circle,stage crews a Hangzhou-based for shows. artist - “I initially started with a small team, learning experience.” achievementAside from thus their far continued has been organizing collabora a she says. “There is a lack of partners in the tion with Wang Wen, Space Circle’s greatest as per my experience in the last 10 years,” good scene with good venues. I wanted to afterstadium only show their for second Nanjing year rapper in action. Jony J in startindustry a company, here in Hangzhou,where I could but work there with is a 2017,“The a major [music milestone promotion] for aindustry small company is still my favorite bands and give an opportunity to - young people to enter this line of work.” thepretty other young managers in China she and knows needs and more respects excel small, up-and-coming indie bands, like arelent also people,” women. she says, explaining that many of Space Circle provides a platform for “I haven’t thought too much about the is- who released an EP with them last year. TheShaoxing brightest instrumental star on their rockers roster, Little however, Wizard, different. I hope that many women consider is Wang Wen, the Dalian troupe that’s been sue of gender,” says Sun. “but this job is very active since 1999 and is largely considered WeChatworking ID: in SpaceCircleMusic this field.”

China’s greatest post-rock band. Sun serves

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Cookie Zhang Co-founder, Daily Vinyl Shanghai

recurring market, workshops and parties featur- which doubles as a hotel in an airy were hoping to sell. It has since expanded into a- n the racks at Daily Vinyl’s record store, O ing occasional DJ sets by Zhang under her moni lanehouse on Dagu Lu, an album by theirker ollo-MAM. own connections with others, and that will 90s hip-hop troupe The Pharcyde lies next to inspire “Once new you people get some to come people take in, part,” they’ll she have says, Anderson Paak’s 2016 collaboration record with hasKnxwledge a “rare” andsticker a 1977 on its album sleeve. by a South Korean approach to spreading vinyl culture. all-girlThese funk eclectic group optionscalled The are Happy compiled Dolls by that long - explainingNow that Daily the Vinyl’s dust has relaxed settled, and Zhang grassroots has time cratedigger Cookie Zhang and her Daily - habits began with CDs when she was a teen. “I tel-cum-vinylseveral major shopplans set for to keeping open in momentum Guangzhou up this in hadVinyl listened co-founder to hip-hop Endy Chen. for more Zhang’s than collecting12 years,” spring,2018. These plus a include new music a second label locationpurposely of focusedher ho scratching and turntablism, so I started to buy be some music for people to listen to and have she says, “And at that time I was really into anotheron digital way rather to be than into vinyl what releases. we do,” she“It will says. just “I Zhang then coped with an illness that left her don’t think about these ideas in terms of bad or bedriddenrecords just for to half-a-year practice.” by spending her idle source material that her favorite hip-hop songs WeChatgood. I justID: DailyVinyl think about what I want to do next.” sampledtime delving from, into giving new her genres a deeper and exploring knowledge the of the genres she works with today. a dayThe on Daily Weibo Vinyl to promote concept some began records simply theyin 2014, with Zhang and Chen posting one album Lolly Fan Marketing Manager, Maybe Mars Records | Beijing

ing the balance between what she describes as “being ourselves, being avant-garde and selling not with albums, but with video games. olly Fan’s relationship with music began artists and the audience at the same time?” L - well.When How doasked we ifmanage she hopes the expectationsher role at Maybe of our ing that she“I becamewas obsessed particularly with Counter-Strike taken with a when I was in middle school,” she says, explain Mars will inspire other women to work in music, she agrees, but sees things a little differently. the background music. “I remembered I watched “I think their passion is the key that will thatsegment video in again the game and again.that featured Then I looked ‘It’s My up Life’ the as drive them into music,” she says, “I feel that song and found a whole new world outside of most women nowadays don’t see themselves as Chinese pop.” weaker than men. There might be more male mu- Years later, she’s now the Marketing Manager sicians and technicians, but when you look into - at Maybe Mars Records, a core member of the - the office, there are more females, especially in three-person team behind one of the most influ femalemedia-related employees. jobs. Maybe Most band they managersdon’t need I toknow be workedential labels in a smallin China. company Fan describes will understand. her daily du inspiredare female, by andothers.” every venue I know in Beijing has ties as a whirlwind of projects that anyone who’s- duction, designing and tour booking,” she tells us. mayemars.com “When“I guess you are I do in almost smaller all company the work, like except Maybe pro Mars, there’s a lot space for you to learn and to do. It’s a great chance for me to reach every cor-

ner of the music business. Besides, our work day- starts at 1pm!” To Fan, the label’s greatest challenge is find

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Yvonne Che Founder, Say Yes Asia | Shanghai Power Playlist Our interviewees recommend their favorite female musicians

he name of Yvonne Chen’s promotion company, Cookie Zhang: in which comedians accept whatever idea a fel- Daymé Arocena – ‘Mambo Na Ma’ Tlow participantSay Yes, suggests is nod to and the then“Yes and…”adds on improv something concept, Perera Elsewhere Dawn Penn – ‘Happened’ new. For Chen, the concept resonates because of her No, No) – ‘You Don’t Love Me (No, desire to expand perceptions about electronic music in Sun Yi: couldShanghai. be open and accepting of the music and events we “When I started Say Yes, I hoped that more people Yunggie Ma – ‘Green Tara’ Nova Heart – ‘Ethereal’ all think very differently, but we should always be positive,promote” polite she and explains. open-minded, “[The name]instead tells of saying us that no people to Lieselotte Wang: everything immediately.” Lamp – ‘恋は月の蔭に’ Chen started promoting after a four-year stint at an Broadcast – ‘Corporeal’ Yo La Tengo office job, taking inspiration from the nightlife culture – ‘You Can Have It All’ she’s loved since she first moved to Shanghai. Yvonne Chen: “Back in the old days, I went to underground clubs Fever Ray like Shelter, which brought really good stuff from all over Paula Temple – ‘Colonized’ Powder – ‘To the Moon and Back’ totallythe world,” different she says. from “Those commercial experiences nightclubs, on the and dance it changedfloor – the my music life.” they played, the people I met – was Hisana – Yan:‘Heart’ Shiina Ringo it’s been active, organizing tours for techno producer tricot – ‘oyasumi’ Say Yes has made massive strides in the two years - CHAI – ‘Suberidai’ tive efforts that included a rooftop rave in Chengdu, a Paula Temple and Silent Servant in 2017, plus collabora Kristen – ‘Sayonara Ng: Complex’ tour for prominent Austrian electronic act HVOB with Hiperson Modern Sky and Xihu Festival on Hangzhou’s West Lake. The Hormones – ‘Reaping’ femaleOne electronic of Chen’s musicianslong-term ingoals general. is to increase “I hope tothe see Lolly Fan: – ‘Darkness of the Light’ othernumber young of live women electronic get inspired acts that by come what to I do,”Shanghai, she says, and Carter Tutti Void – ‘v1’ “because I feel that we need more real female producers, Ourself Beside Me Alpine Decline Chen doesn’t have a favorite memory or highlight gig, – ‘Sunday Girl’ rather than just DJs.” – ‘Return to Desolation from clubgoers in real time. “People have come up to me Lake’ (forthcoming this month) but she’s satisfied whenever she gets positive feedback

many times at the end of a Say Yes event and asked me WeChatwhen the ID: next SayesAsia one is,” she says. “They already can’t wait.”

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Collected Reworks & Collected Works by Guangzhou Underground fray. The label was established as a way to make and release dance music that could cross GZUG was founded in 2013 by Simon B and Bass Panda, with Failed State later joining the genres without expectation, a mission similar to Ran Music and Do Hits of Beijing. According theto Guangzhou electronic undergroundUnderground soundsco-founder of GZUG Simon than B, thesea compilation two albums – or bring two? togetherThese albums a lot of in - unfinished business and outstanding track re-works and remixes. What better way to get into clude retrospectives of works by frequent contributor Alex Agore, with remixes by producers like 3ASIC from Nanjing and Purple Key from Guangzhou. The next few months will stay busy more.for Guangzhou Underground as they release music by Neil M from Guangzhou, DJ Tayta from Shenzhen and YEN from Taipei. Keep an eye on their Bandcamp and Xiami for Scan the code to listen.

Convenience Store Girl by Moonband

their second release, Convenience Store Girl, comes hot on the heels of multiple shows around Zhaoqing act Moonband have been quite active in the past year. Founded in the spring of 2012, album Nerd Noise 2 the region at the end of 2017. During that time, they were also featured on the compilation - res as providing inspiration, which brings for their together eclectic fledgling take on indie post-rock bands music, from allsuch over as China,blues, emoalong rock with the likes of She Never Sings Our Songs and Trip Fuel. Moonband cite a variety of different gen- lar pause in the guitar and rhythm sections. These gaps in time provide the perfect momentand math for rock. romantic Convenience and thoughtful Store Girl vocal sounds interludes. particularly like the latter, with many an irregu

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Emotional, Too by Sweaty and Cramped aside thanking the universe that their reach in the music world has gradually increased since Hong Kong label Sweaty and Cramped’s second ‘Asian emo compilation’ comes with a small their first 2015 compilation release. The Hong Kong label again enlists Guangzhou’s Qiii Snacks Records and Sango Records to disseminate their work on the Chinese mainland and in Japan respectively. Artists included on the album this time around come from all three labels, with songs by Nein Gas Muss, Foster Parents and Wellsaid, among others. For three small localized labels, this release is a signal of intent toward creating a larger Asian punk music circle across typically very difficult regions and language barriers. While the album features 10 Scantracks, the it can code also to braglisten. of featuring bands from nine cities across Asia.

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SHENZHEN SUPERSTARS A Short Ode to China’s Silicon Valley By Bailey Hu

Nylander’s Shenzhen the Delta as the largest megacity Superstarswedish journalist is less aJohan book inthe the World world, Bank’s with declaration a population of than a really long pamphlet. We zoomed through its 75 pages, taking notes along the way, in awayaround on the the size wave of ofGreat his ownBritain. under two hours. enthusiasm.At times, In he the gets middle carried of In case you don’t have the a discussion on tech supply chains in the Delta, he interrupts himself to announce that “no istime great, and you USD4 ignorant to spare, Westerner. here is ourS pithiest summary: Shenzhen- anymore.” This is followed by statisticsone [in Shenzhen] on mobile is payments using cash in has Ahad longer, the tech more infrastructure accurate para China, and the chapter wraps up andphrase know-how might read, to hold “Shenzhen sway by mentioning the co-working over world markets for years. space where an interview takes place. ways.” - Don’tIf believeyou live it? and Let work me countin the ness in China, “from red tape and Difficultiesintellectual of property doing busi theft to internet censorship,” are mostly scene-savvy,Shenzhen, you Nylander probably has already plenty mentioned only in passing. ofknew fun that.factoids But andeven interviews for the most to offer. - tion,The and chapter features “Lessons interesting from - Tech Pirates” is a notable excep For instance, the story of the shanzhai practice of coun- megalopolisShenzhen’s hurried (false, by transfor the way) is terfeitingfirsthand observationspopular products on how has mentionedmation from in fishing nearly villageevery article to actually promoted innovation. It’s also no doubt thanks to his however, is its growth elaborated beyondwritten China’sabout the general city. Rarely, opening- ableexperience to land covering interviews tech with in local In the chapter “World’s South China that the writer is up policies during the ’80s. even venture capitalists. CEOs,In academics,attempting hackersto offer sageand Fastest Growing City,” Nylander - cites a study by the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan reveal intricacies, however, Nylander stages, “cutting-edge production advice on navigating Shenzhen’s technologiesing that even werein Shenzhen’s embraced early point he abruptly mentions a much faster” than in other localsometimes directory stumbles. website At mid- one Chinese cities. chapter as a go-to source for In other words, the founda- “events, eateries and happenings around the city.” It’s an awkward hardware capital of the world, plug in an otherwise informative boastingtion for Shenzhen streamlined becoming production a narrative. and technological innovation, “Shenzhen has had the tech was laid decades ago. couldn’t help but notice that In another, catchier sound infrastructure and know-how to hold NylanderAt the has same taken time, his we own also bite, we discover that “more sway over world markets for years” words to heart and immersed than 60 percent of post-1990s entrepreneurial spirit. himself in Shenzhen’s inventive, university graduates in Shenzhen Shenhen Superstars is availale on say they want to join a startup or Amaon. potential,start their Nylander own company.” mentions And expanding his view to the PRD’s

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35 Push,Push, STORY COVER CoastCoast South China’s Skaters Grind a Fine Line By Daniel Plafker 36 COVER STORY COVER

n a warm, breezy evening under the twinkling lights that line the Guangzhou waterfront, the people of Othe city are out in force to take their leisure. The classic open-air pastimes of China are represented: plaza dancing aunties move with practiced synchronicity, badminton shuttlecocks soar through the night air and taichi practitioners gesture through their age-old routines. On a particularly wide swath of pavement opposite the Nanfang Dasha, a less familiar activity is underway: skateboarding.

Cool, smiling youth from various districts of the city have gathered to hone their skills, some with the unsteady bravado of overconfident beginners, others with the understated proficiency of seasoned riders. In between runs, the crowd huddles together against the stone embankment at the riverside, laughing, chatting, snacking, sharing jokes and cigarettes. It’s a scene that, though once rare, is now playing itself out all across the PRC.

Virtually unheard of until the mid-1980s, skateboarding is fast gaining ground across the country as a popular pursuit, and the PRD is no exception. What started as an edgy subculture is now a sport on the rise. With the historic announcement that skateboarding will be included for the first time in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics propelling the sport to new heights, business, government and foreign talent are coming together with Guangdong youth to determine the future of the sport in the province.

Nowhere is skateboarding’s transformation from back-alley obscurity to public plaza primetime more apparent than Foshan. Jason Guadalajara, a California native who for six years has called the city home, has helped make it happen. After arriving in 2011 with enterprising dreams of manufacturing high quality skate shoes and insoles, Guadalajara and his fpFootwear gear line now exports to more than 15 countries and brings in pros from around the world through to skate the PRD.

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Public architecture in China, Guadalajara tells us, is particularly well suited to street skating, with the preponderance of ‘ledge-plazas’ (parks and squares with numerous benches, steps and railings) offering endless opportunities for ‘slide tricks’ and grinds.

An unusual laissez-faire attitude from authorities also nurtured the scene, in contrast to the more draconian enforcement found in other countries. “In LA if you wanted to skateboard in the street you’ve got like five or 10 minutes to land your trick or the cops are gonna come and move you along. Whereas in China, you have total freedom.” Rather than chasing him away, Guadalajara says fascinated Chinese security guards would buy him a beer, sit down with a bag of peanuts and just watch him skate.

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reference to the title of a popular skateboarding video Bruce Lee’s ancestral hometown, the culture is taking he shot and produced, filmed entirely in Foshan. “This root. is supposedly a country with limited freedoms but in a lot of respects it’s completely the opposite to the Slowly but surely, however, that hands-off attitude United States. Even if you get kicked out of one place from authorities towards street skating is beginning you can just skate for five minutes and you’ll find to change. The bombshell announcement of the another ledge plaza or some cool thing. It’s littered with International Olympic Committee that skateboarding spots.” will soon make its Olympic debut as a full-fledged event has sent shockwaves through the scene. China, In a way, it’s not surprising that skateboarding has in its quest for gold medals, is throwing its full weight found a ready audience in China. It requires discipline, behind the development of the sport, opening up practice, control, balance and of course finesse. It’s not enormous skate parks and training facilities to groom unlike traditional acrobatics or gymnastics in the way its next generation of champions. Guangzhou got it draws a crowd. “American kungfu on four wheels,” its massive skate park megaplex in University City, Guadalajara calls it. Perhaps it’s only fitting that, here in while Shenzhen was granted its National Olympic Skateboard Training Base in Shekou. For many in the scene, though, this increasing formalization and professionalization is proving to be a double-edged sword.

Skateboarding of course has its roots as an edgy, countercultural activity, forged in the streets. Riders would interact with their urban environment in unexpected ways, negotiating novel obstacles creatively, with courage and skill. As much as anything else, it was about art and expression. While skate parks provide a welcome environment to practice highly technical maneuvers, they also serve to confine skateboarding into a legalized zone. The uniformity and purpose-built design of the obstacles add an element of monotony and repetition at the expense of style and imagination. Meanwhile, the presence of skate parks can have a chilling effect on the street scene, delegitimizing skating that happens outside of these captive enclosures.

The recent history of Shenzhen’s skate scene is a great case study in this phenomenon playing out. Sergey Sidey, a Russian transplant to the city, has been cutting up its streets and 39 plazas for more than three years, usually with STORY COVER a camera in hand. He tells us that Shenzhen was once a veritable paradise for skaters, with the iconic Shenzhen Museum and Civic Center serving as its beating heart. More and more, however, securitization, surveillance cameras and skateproofing landscape fixtures known as ‘skate-stoppers’ have pushed the once aboveboard pastime further underground.

“It’s a huge problem for skaters,” Sidey says. “Most of the spots are either skateproofed or ‘security proofed,’ meaning that security guards don’t let us skate there. We usually go to those places at night or come back every half hour until the guards make us leave.”

When we ask what it looks like when guards ‘make you leave,’ Sergey shows us a video he shot of a skater being shoved, mid-grind, into the hedges of a Shenzhen ledge plaza by uniformed guards using a meter-long anti-riot pole.

In Foshan, too, the increasing clampdown on public skating in unsanctioned places is palpable. Zhaoxiang Park, a city plaza once beloved by local skaters and international pros alike for its uniquely grindable handrails now lies silent, the well-worn rails rendered unskatable by thick steel rings welded on by the authorities in a deliberate effort to keep four-wheeled stuntsters at bay.

Elsewhere in Foshan, though, the street-ethos of the skate scene seems alive and well. In a sign of the times, the UNIM Mall (Guangfo Line, Leigang Station) has set up a skate park out front and a couple wheeled-up youngsters COVER STORY COVER 40

photo by @sergeysidey outfits flew in the face of the Skateboarding Team last year stereotypical grunginess of ahead of the sport’s debut at 41

the traditional skateboard the China National Games. STORY COVER aesthetic. “The instant that Glory still commands the video came out,” Guadalajara respect and admiration of the tells us, “longboarding just kids on the street, even as exploded in China. It turned he proudly sports his team into this new thing. Absolutely, uniform. there’s a lot of girls doing it now.” “Skateboarding these past years in Foshan has been Today, it’s not uncommon steadily growing,” Glory to see female youth among tells us. “A lot of Chinese the riders plying many of parents took a negative view Guangdong’s skate plazas, of skateboarding, thinking it sporting piercings and stick it this time for sure!” he usually on longboards. was a sport for ‘bad kids.’ But tattoos are practicing grins before gathering speed Meanwhile, a cursory search now, with Olympic recognition their craft. Interestingly, for another approach. for affordable skateboards and the support of the they eschew the newly on Taobao yields pages government, a lot of people’s built ramps and bowls for Like any scene in the midst of of results featuring female view of skateboarding is some of the more tempting changes and contradictions, models emulating Ko’s starting to change for the obstacles found elsewhere South China’s skating carefree style of board-top better.” in the commercial landscape. landscape has some new dance and fancy footwork Ledges, benches and dynamics emerging. Though alongside products marketed Back at the riverside in handrails all seem to be fair the sport and its associated as wuban or ‘danceboards’ Guangzhou, the kids are game. One, a lanky, baseball- cultural trappings have – a category that scarcely getting ready to pack it in for capped rider, who goes by historically been dominated existed just years ago. the night. For their part, they’re the name Meinianda (after by men and boys, women are still learning things the old- a popular orange soda drink increasingly starting to take In this increasingly fashioned way, with scrapes from childhood) flashes an part. Longboarding in particular commercialized and and bruises to prove it. Will easy smile, “I bought my first has been where many of the regimented environment, one of them be China’s next board in Foshan three years country’s female skaters have some have managed to strike gold medal superstar, winning ago,” he says. “You’ll laugh, found their niche. a delicate balance. Glory, a national glory on the world but at first I started riding Foshan native, quit a stable stage? It’s hard to say, but as A video released by because I thought it made job in sales and marketing to they kick-push their way off Vogue Korea in 2016 me look suave.” Watching pursue his dream of opening into the night, skirting tourists which featured amateur him try time and time again his own skate shop. Today, and baby strollers, it seems like longboarder Ko Hyojoon to nail a challenging nose he owns Volcano, Foshan’s the last thing on their minds. twirling and dancing her grind, it’s clear his love for first full spectrum skate shop, way through the streets of Photos by @fpinsoles, @sergeysidey the sport goes deeper than and served as the coach Seoul in playful, feminine and @gloryjame appearances. “I’m gonna of Guangdong’s Provincial 42 COVER STORY COVER

A lot of Chinese parents took a negative view of skateboarding, thinking it was a sport for ‘bad kids.’ But now, with Olympic recognition and the support of the government, a lot of people’s view of skateboarding is starting to change for the better. SPOTS AND SHOPS FOR RIDERS IN 43 SHENZHEN STORY COVER

1985 Shop This is Shenzhen’s all-in-one stop for booze and boards. Lying just south of Shenzhen East Station, the skate shop boasts counter seating out front plus import beers for summer sipping. Baihe Star City, Building A, Shop 164, Buji Township, Longgang District, Shenzhen 深圳市龙岗区布吉镇百合星城A栋164号商铺1985滑板店

Civic Center Plaza Shenzhen’s Civic Center Plaza, replete with achingly smooth and grindable ledges, is the indisputable mecca for skaters in the city. Its too-good-to-be-true architectural features and the hands-off skate-policing of local bao’an drew pilgrims from around the world and even earned the place an appearance in a Vice video about Chinese skateboarding. Security has tightened however and some ‘skateproofing’ features have been added to the landscape, so approach with caution.

Shekou Skate Park The park lies just west of Sihai Park and boasts a modest array of concrete and steel obstacles including steps, banks, ramps, ledges and a small bowl. COMM UNITY

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DEAR JAMIE Kitty ‘Konundrum’

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Whiskers in the river, you better be prepared you won’t eat.” So, if you decide to drown Mr. SOCIAL SKILLS In all seriousness, though, drowning any livingto put creaturehim in a kebab– no matter and eat how him! troublesome Big Debates or annoying – is an act carried out by a deeply “Is the Trump presidency good for the troubled individual. Don’t do it, please. world?” “Is a higher education degree still goal is to give people from all kinds of back- worth it?” These are the kinds of questions groundsAccording a fair chanceto Curtin, to sharethe event’s their ultimateideas, can sympathize with your situation, as I know Moving on to the crux of your problem: I even if they diverge from the consensus of has no intention of backing away from polar- their community. with an unwanted pet (especially if you are posed by Shenzhen’s Big Debates club, which firsthand how unpleasant it can be to be stuck izing topics. “I feel that in a lot of places, that’s not the case,” he says. “You’re pushed into a corner you, Guangzhou has an amazing wealth of meet to discuss a “motion” put forth by the resourcesallergic to availabledog and cat for hair…). both pet Fortunately owners and for communityOnce a month, in a format Big Debates resembling members a high that’s conservative or progressive, so this is a unwanted animals. school debate club, but with audience partici- placeand expected where both to feel views a certain are allowed.” way, whether If you check out the community section in That’s PRD the debate as “front-line debaters,” who pick Meetings take place once a month at various pation. A few bold members volunteer to lead venues around the city. Tickets are M prepaid the January issue of , you will find a side and take the stage to argue either for via WeChat M at the door. Add Curtin on an introduction to Animal Action Guangzhou or against the motion. Whichever side chang- - WeChat ID curtin’ to SVP for the next deate. (AAGZ). Composed of dedicated, locally based es the most minds in the audience by the end of the meeting wins the debate. home.animal lovers, AAGZ helps rescued and aban donedI’d animalssuggest getreaching healthy out and to theirfind a team loving and but after meeting the founder of the events inquiring as to whether they’re willing to help online,Big organizerDebates originally Greg Curtin began decided in Shanghai, to you track down a new, less-threatening environment for the kitty in your possession. -Jamie bring the concept to Shenzhen in late 2017. “I think Shenzhen is the best city for the Have a pesky problem on your hands? alreadyBig Debates they’ve in China,” had to hedeal says, with “because coming theinto Email [email protected]. avast new majority situation, of peoplewith different here are opinions not locals. than So the people around them.”

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TAKE FIVE What do you hope the new year will bring? Salden Joris 2018 is the EU-China Year of Tourism. In this allcontext the famous I hope Europeanmore and brandsmore Chinese of course, friends and This month we talk to Salden Joris, Consul quitewill find often their cheaper way to than Belgium… in the rest You ofcan Europe, find theGeneral full interview for Belgium online. stationed in Guangzhou. - We’ve edited the exchange for length; look for - How long have you been in China and what ple…but even some more exclusive Belgian design have you noticed in that time? ers such as the famous Delvaux bags for exam offer. In fact, there is something to see in every I arrived in China slightly more than one and a On cultural level the country has also a lot to youth and the interest they show for foreign city. The Grand Place of Brussels is one of the half years ago… [One] fascinating aspect is the also houses some marvelous museums such as themost new beautiful Magritte squares museum in the dedicated world. Brussels to the fa - and its culture and can’t help noticing that the mous surrealist painter or the comic museum… questioncountries. time I regularly after the give presentation lectures on is Belgium almost I hope Chinese tourists will take the time to longer than the lecture itself.

What are some lessons you hope China Belgiumcome and isdiscover known Belgium. for its excellent brewer- will learn from Belgium? ies. Where in the PRD can we find the best, most authentic Belgian beer? ust as Guangdong [is] one of the main entry Our two regions have so much in common. [J] And what can the world learn from China? types of beer, from large multinationals to small centuries, thanks to its location at the very heart [Guangdong also went] through the process traditionalBelgium produces breweries, over so a itthousand would be different unfair, not ofpoints Europe, in China, into the Belgium main gatewayhas developed to the contiover -the of converting its manufacturing industry into a modern high tech economy in which service I am happy to notice the most famous brands is the mentality of its people characterized by an industry and research and development are key areto say easily impossible, found in to China select and just a lotone. of Fortunately bars and industriousnent… But, to and my business-minded opinion, even more attitude important and a elements. I have no doubt there are common very open approach to the rest of the world… lessons learned to be shared on that topic. restaurants in Guangzhou serve excellent Belgian beers.

BEHIND THE HOLIDAY International Women's Day March 8, in China and around the world, will mark International Women’s Day. The holiday, originally founded in 1911 to promote feminism and gender equality, was widely celebrated in socialist countries throughout steadily been adopted by nations around the worldthe 20th as century.a day to recognizeAs time went the on,daily it hassocial contributions of the people that Mao Zedong famously said, “hold up half the sky.” In 1975, the holiday was adopted by the UN, which proclaimed the day to be “a

timecountries to reflect and communities.”on progress made, Though to call in manyfor change countries and tothe celebrate holiday, actswhich of wascourage once and known de as thetermination “International by ordinary Day of womenthe Working who have Woman” played has an strayed extraordinary far from roleits proletarian in the history roots, of their with - tivities, it remains a day to be celebrated. everyone from advertisers to CEOs finding ways to commercialize or otherwise co-opt the fes or red carnations – though in other countries yellow mimosas are more common). More impor- Here in China, the day is traditionally marked with the giving of flowers (either white lilies

atantly moment perhaps, to honor women the womenin China and to this girls day in areyour entitled life, on bythis law day to and a half-day every day. off from their jobs in celebration of the day. However you choose to celebrate March 8 this year, make sure to take

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at a time when one man suc- cessfully overturned this perception. In the end, I feel that I have learned to surgeon with impeccable academic take the best from all realms of the health credentialsDr. Mehmet and Oz several was a cardiothoracic medical care world. I received a rigorous Western postponed go- device patents to his name. No one medical education and I believe in practicing to medical ing evidence-based medicine based on high school for many able to leverage this respect to cre- quality data. I’m a strong proponent of the I could call him a ‘quack.’ And he was years, because I ate the Center for Complementary feared that practic- that there isn’t a pill for everything and I’m ing as a ‘Western’ goingbenefits to ofdo vaccination. my best not Butto give I also you believe any pills physician would not and Alternative Medicine Oprahwithin. – or shots – that you don’t need. make me happy. My Columbia. Later he went on to be If you can treat your migraines with friends and mentors in to meetbetter and known learn as from Dr. Oz a wide on range acupuncture, do it. Maybe what you need medicine were complaining of internationallyThanks to famous Mehmet practitioners Oz, I was able of about lawsuits and mounds of various healing traditions. In one instance, You might need to get serious about dietary paperwork. I wanted to have a warm, thera- I scrubbed in to open heart surgery with Dr. for your insomnia is a yoga class. Bloated? peutic relationship with my patients and it qi gong practitioner worked at Western medicine can’t solve all problems. seemed physicians had to spend less and less the feet of the patient. changes. I am the first person to admit that time with their patients and maintain more Oz while a direction. distance. Medicine at the University of Washington, But maybe I can help point you in the right I also felt, even before entering medi- Later, during my residency in Family Dr. Kate Gaynor is a oardcertified S Family cal school, that there were many physical University, one of the world’s premier Medicine physician. She received her A from ale or mental problems for which Western institutionsI used elective for time the study to study of alternative at Bastyr niversity her medical degree from Columia medicine did not have a good solution. I con- - niversity’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and sidered training in alternative healing tradi- neer in science-based natural medicine” completed her residency in Family Medicine at the tions, but kept coming back to the thought medicine.and offers Bastyrcourses describes in acupuncture itself as and a “pio East niversity of Washington. She sees patients of all that doctors only seemed to respect other ages from children to adults at the nited Family Guanghou Clinic where she is also the General doctors and perhaps I could accomplish science, herbal sciences, midwifery, naturo- Manager. nited Family Guanghou Clinic F more from within the profession than from pathicAsian medicine, medicine, ayurvedic nutrition, sciences,public health exercise and Annex PICC ldg psychology. Guanghou Dadao Zhong uexiu the outside. Seven years after graduating school. appreciate the healthy herbal smell of a tra- District Guanghou from university, I finally started medical At Bastyr I learned to recognize and Columbia University’s College of ditional Chinese pharmacy. I received some 广州市越秀区广州大道 of my very little formal training in nutrition 中号人保大厦附楼 institution, steeped in tradition and slow - 首层 toPhysicians accept changes & Surgeons in the is profession. an old-fashioned The tion comes from my own research and study. emergency: prevailing attitude toward complementary Iat remain Bastyr. amazed Most of that what so I littleknow attention about nutri is www.ufh.com. or alternative therapies was that they were paid in Western medical training to some- cn quackery. I happened to be there, however, thing so critical to health.

48 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM EDUCATION | COMMUNITY GIRL TALK Closing the Gender Gap By Lena Gidwani

allow the foundation to double the number With women constituting roughly half of the world’s population, there is an ob- mayhemt was October and an 9, overwhelming2012 in Pakistan's crowd of vious, practical case to be made: women ISwat Valley. Centered among a throng of of grants to more than 100,000 secondary looming men was a young, brave 15-year-old deserve equal access to education, as it af- Pakistani schoolgirl named Malala Yousafzai. Women'sschool girls Day in inIndia March, and itLatin brings America. to light a fects economic participation and outcomes. - topicAs that the has world been celebrates on the minds International of many: ed in protest with her unwavering belief and why is access to education for girls still more - Aindignation campaigner, as hershe high-pitcheddemanded a veryvoice simple explod limited than for boys? ablyResearch hinders by thethe Worldproductive Bank potential has discovered of an thing: her birthright and the right of all young economythat excluding and its girls overall from development, education consider and in- girls to be educated. Education Initiative (UNGEI) report, there are vesting in girls so they complete education at According to the United Nations Girls’ the same rate as boys could supposedly lead and clear, but the response to silence her 17 that are out of school. The report high- to an increase in annual GDP growth rates of She was determined to be heard loud 130 million girls between the ages of 6 and about 1.5 percent. by a Taliban gunman while riding a bus home gender disparity from primary to lower and proved near-fatal. She was shot in the head- upperlights significantsecondary challenges,and lower completion such as widening rates ing airlifted to England for treatment, this for girls, with the poorest remaining at a sig- Further findings by McKinsey Global heroicfrom an young examination. lady addressed Nine months the United after be GDPInstitute can begive added a more if all impressive countries figure: matched the Nations, and gained global attention for be- While all geographic regions recorded a rateUSD12 of improvementtrillion, or 11 ofpercent, the fastest-improving in annual 2025 coming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize win- narrowernificant disadvantage. gender gap than a decade ago, the similar roles in the labor market as men, With a much larger stage than she could needed. Given our current rate of progress, country in their region. And if women played havener in ever history imagined, in 2014. Malala and her father figures reveal that much more work is still World Economic forum claims that the over- numbers,USD28 trillion, right? or 26 percent, could be added allthe global 2017 Globalgender Gender gap can Gap be closedReport at by the the to globalWith annualcash grants GDP fromby 2025. companies Staggering like set up the Malala Fund. Now in its fifth year, the MalalaDiscussed Fund heavily has just both been in theinjected news with and a some progress, spurred on by Malala and major grant by Apple. following rates: 62 years in South Asia, 128 manyApple, others it does like appear her, butthat only we have time madewill tell “12 years of free, safe and quality education years in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, when – or if – we can achieve true advance- on Apple’s website, the aim is to support long161 yearstime forin East wait Asia for gender and the equality. Pacific, and 168 years in North America. That’s an awfully for every girl.” Apple’s financial support will ment. Happy Women’s Day, folks. WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MARCH 2018 | SZ | 49 CITY SCENES AmCham South China’s Charity Cause (Supported by )

AmCham South China helped the impoverished Wuxing village in eastern Guangdong’s Meizhou city to battle poverty with RMB3,429,517 (USD545,233) and in-kind donations from its members. The American Chamber of Commerce in South China, in its eighth consecutive annual charity effort and second year visiting Wuxing village, was joined by a select group of business and community leaders including executives from donationsmultinational are corporations.to be processed On by top of cash donations, member companies and groups also contributed clothing, educational materials, bedding, Guangzhoufood, stationery Youth and Development headsets. All

be used to save lives of orphaned childrenFoundation in need and cashof immediate, donations will emergency surgery and to help

Wuxing village combat poverty.

Mix and Eat 3 Vivo Global Digital Promotion Seminar (Supported by ) - That’s Dongguan-based smartphone superstar Vivo took to the Gcross PRD complex on February 8-9, 2018, to discuss groundbreaking new tech On January 20, The Ritz-Carlton Shenzhen collaborated with nology and the company’s plans for 2018 and beyond. In a seminar , Beluga and Delamain to hold a third session of their popular Mix branding and marketing teams engaged with members of teams from presentation considering the path of global expansion, Vivo’s national and Eat series. The dinner, which began at 6.30pm, featured culinary creations by Chef Stefano paired with five different cocktails from The meal began with slow-cooked octopus served with tomato capers Google and Facebook as the brands consider their digital future. guest bartender Miss Lola Lau, crowned 'Cointreau Queen' in 2017.

and olives. It was paired perfectly with a Beluga vodka-based cocktail, dessertmixed with combined dry vermouth, with a sweet charcoal Delamain powder, cognac-based fish sauce, smoked cocktail salt with and egg white. Chef Stefano ended the dinner with a ‘green apple’

cinnamon and elderflower. After the dinner the party continued at the Curv where DJs and special cocktails continued to entertain.

50 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Chinese New Year at Terrace Children’s Biking Day (Supported by ) (Supported by ) In an age when mobile devices can distract us from the things that really matter, Gcross offered parents an opportunity to slow down and focus on For this year’s Chinese New Year party, Terrace embraced tradition authenticby adding CNYa festive atmosphere lion dance to theteam holiday to their fun celebrations. and topped Youroff the 2017 night afternoon of play and friendly competition. The tiny riders were a source of pick for Bar of the Year and Live Music Venue of the Year brought an pridefamily. and On delightDecember for their2-3, 2017, watchful budding parents, bikers while took the to act two of wheels riding helpedin an to to more fun in the Year of the Dog with Terrace. build the balance and coordination they’ll need for an active life ahead. with a special performance from their house band TAS. Look forward

Kizbasa Dance Party BenCham New Year Celebration (Supported by ) (Supported by )

Shake off the winter blues with a weekly dance party, courtesy of- The Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China celebrated the New Year in Pelicano. If you’ve never experienced the slow, smooth, sensuous the Pearl River Delta region with a reception party for members and friends rhythms of kizomba, Poppa KD will guide your way with instruc at the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou on January 26. The Belgian Ambassador to- kizomba,tion every bachata Friday nightand salsa from beats… 9.15-9.55pm. and drink After specials you’ve for learned all dancers. a few tertainmentChina, H.E. Marc shows, Vinck the was evening present also to offered open the interactive event. Thanks opportunities to generous for all Grabmoves, your take friends to the andfloor check for a outfree one open of dancethe most party, popular with addictivedance styles thesponsors attendees. there were many amazing prizes for raffle winners. Besides en sweeping China.

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Theor the World second Championship year in a row, invitation AISG will follows represent a successful China at weekendthe First China Week to welcome the Year of the Dog. The event included Lego League (FLL) World Festival Championship in Houston, Texas. artsrom andFebruary crafts, 5-9, dragon The dances,British Schoolcooking of classes Guangzhou and a held special its annualdress- up day to celebrate Chinese culture. numberat the recent of categories. China English Language School FLL Robotics Championships in Shanghai, where seven middle school teams earned trophies across a F F

- andarin Oriental, Guangzhou was recently honored with the ubai recorded a strong 6.2 percent year-on-year increase in inter Dfrom China seeing an impressive 41 percent increase, which helps Mtitle of ‘Five-Star Spa in China’ by the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide. national overnight visitation in 2017, with the number of visitors This is the third year the Guangzhou hotel was awarded a five- million visitors per year. star rating. Occupying a prime location in Guangzhou’s CBD, Mandarin the emirate to gain momentum towards its 2020 goal of welcoming 20 Oriental, Guangzhou adorns its interior with art and offers an elegant dining experience coupled with world-class service.

- The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou has been recognized for the fourth con n the afternoon of February 13, a group of warmhearted students secutive year as a Forbes Five-Star Hotel by the prestigious Forbes Market.from With Le the Xian companionship Fang Primary of School the youngsters, volunteered the to group accompany of senior Travel Guide for its excellent service and superior facilities. Since citizensa was group treated of elderly to a sincere Guangzhouers and festive to the outing Liwan that District allowed Flower them to hospitalityMarch 11, 2008, in Guangzhou. when The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou launched in the heart of the city, it has been offering the valiant traveler glorious and luxurious recall joyful memories from when they were young. 52 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM O

FOOD, DRINK & EVENTS IN SHENZHEN

Old Man, New Tricks Disrupting the staid coffee shop model, p58

What’s on Waimai Gastropub, Reborn P57 P60

54 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM WE TRIED IT 55 MARCH2018 | SZ | | MARCH2018 WWW.THATSMAGS.COM While the meal cooks, a steady stream stream a steady While the meal cooks, a plastic container, Inside the steaming to open the top When finished, crack - the pre skeptical, were we Although the wise: if super-spiced, to A word of steam leaking from a hole in the lid and leaking from of steam a scent releases the top the edges of around that stings the nostrils. seaweed, of edibles – potatoes, smorgasbord (of tripe and intestines chicken, mushrooms, origin), lotus root, bamboo shootsunknown spicy in the super and noodles – boil away broth. indulge in authentic(ish) Chongqing-style huoguo. a flavor-infused hot pot delivered packaged also loyal selection of edibles. The dish was either you’ve the hot and numbing taste to fear. or to and love, know come to heat is something you kick-you-in-the-throat using from in a meal, refrain do not enjoy our experience, mix. From broth the entire than is more half of the soup-mix package in the face. red get you to enough Meal prep is as follows: Meal prep the con- from bowl the smaller 1. Remove to meats and veggies prepackaged 2. Add of3. Put the heating pad in the bottom inside the bowl 4. Place the smaller activated heating pad and a small plastic activated cooking ‘pot.’ soup mix and then fill Chongqing Add tainer. with water. halfway it up approximately broth. the fiery an inch of add roughly and bowl the larger the heating pad. activate to water and then put the lid on. Let boil bowl larger 15 minutes. for - huoguo.

The meal comes in a square red plastic red The meal comes in a square The instant noodles-inspired dish is The instant noodles-inspired f only preparing hot pot could be easier, hot pot could be easier, preparing f only And now wished before. probably you’ve self- of prepackaged, it is, with the advent

mix, vegetables, meat, seaweed, a water- meat, seaweed, mix, vegetables, ents and accessories are inside: spicy broth inside: spicy broth ents and accessories are - hot pot ingredi All the necessary container. Pot. the aptly-called Chongqing Self-Heating Hot Self-Heating Chongqing the aptly-called aged hot pot brands available, we sampled we available, aged hot pot brands required. While there are numerous prepack numerous are While there required. ready in 15 minutes, no external heating no external in 15 minutes, ready I

dreaded and inevitably oily cleanup. inevitablyoily and dreaded and then, obviously, cook it all up. After that: the the After up. that: it cook all obviously, then, and never use, make broth, chop up veggies up broth, chop use, make meat never and process. You need to dig out that old hotplate you you hotplate out that old dig to process.need You Preparing and executing spicy hot pot at home is a pot at hot home spicy executing Preparing and

POT By Matthew Bossons INSTANT(ISH) HOT INSTANT(ISH) heating GRAPE VINE THE SCANDALOUS SCOOP We’re Digging:

The opening of BAO Asian Fusion Restaurant; clear roads and train stations at the end of the world’s largest annual human migration (aka: CNY); Shenzhen Fashion Week bringing art and couture ever closer in mid-March; James ‘You’re Beautiful’ Blunt gracing nearby Guangzhou with his crooning come April; and McDonald’s tasty new OLDIE BUT GOODIE not Nutella! ice cream flavor: we can’t believe it’s Muwu Shaokao We’re Done with: If there was a gold standard for semi-streetside watering. shaokao spots in Shenzhen, Muwu would be it. A plate of soy sauce-tinted fried rice The chain has spread its well-toasted (RMB18) is generous enough to share among tentacles over seemingly every corner of the two or three people. Take caution with the ac- city, along with a reputation for quality and companying dish of pickled veggies, however, sanitation. as they pack an outsized sour punch. It’s also known for being partly owned by Muwu’s service is prompt, helped along Barack Obama’s half-brother, Mark Ndesandjo. by a streamlined ordering system: just write The musician, writer and entrepreneur has down the numbers under the pictures on the called Shenzhen home since 2002. Over the menu, no Chinese required. years he’s given free piano lessons to local But by far the best part about the chain orphans and founded a charitable foundation is, hm, how should we put it? The gift of being that aims to “foster cultural exchanges between able to stroll away post-meal without a worry Asia, America and Africa.” about the runs. His greatest impact on Shenzhen’s social Shenzhen snagging the title of Singleton fabric, however, is arguably his barbecue 1/F, Dongfang Haiyaju, 133 Chuangye Lu, Nanshan Central this past Valentine’s – here’s brand. Co-owned with Chinese partners, Muwu District 南山区创业路133号东方海雅居第一层 (2639 hoping next year’s date fares better; Shaokao is often crowded from early evening 4665) cuddly critters getting the shaft with until late in the night. It swaps out the sponta- online ‘pet-sharing’ services; the health neity and risk of snacking on the street for rela- of Shenzhen’s coral reefs taking a dive tive comfort and predictably solid dishes. despite NGOs’ best efforts; and a wor- A topping of minced garlic and chili pep- pers on eggplant (RMB7), for instance, is a sat- tourists turn homewards – stay safe, isfying if unadventurous culinary choice. Shenzheners.rying trend of flu outbreaks as Chinese Well-seasoned chicken cartilage skewers (RMB28 per order), though, are a well-execut- ed late-night classic. If gristle isn’t your thing, barbequed wings (RMB7.5 for two), lamb (RMB25) and beef (RMB28) are also mouth-

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KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL WHAT’S ON WAIMAI Hotties Burger

Drunk Like Him In a sea of fast-food competitors, Hotties Burger sets itself apart with This month we talk Okay, not really. But as we munch on with Mr. Liu, founder one,just onethen menu another item crispy – the latticewaffle offry. of Mixy Bar, the charm- starch, priced at RMB13 per order, things from falling apart, plus helps us ing new whiskey bar we’re reminded of why the shape avoid the age-old Chinese question – nestled beside OCT’s to glove up or not to glove up? Hua Living Space mall place. Besides burgers, plenty of sides in Shenzhen. becameAlso an worth American mentioning staple arein the the first are available, from wings (RMB20-21) burgers. Instead of the gourmet, to hash browns (RMB9) to chicken “One day there was a precariously-stacked creations you nuggets (RMB12) to onion rings man in the bar shouting: - (RMB13). We’d warn against the last, ‘Come on, my friends, ties are modestly sized and enveloped though, as fried batter overwhelms when I drink, everyone inmight pillowy find buns.for RMB80 in the CBD, pat what little vegetable remains. can drink!’ Everyone But bringing burgers back to the shouted their thanks for basics works for Hotties. The patties but so are portion sizes. If you’re in his kindness and, just like him, took another glass are well-made and just juicy enough the moodA final for note: a supersized prices are meal,modest, be of whiskey. And just like him, it was drunk in one to sport a hint of pink in the middle. prepared to either order a lot or look breath. This man shouted again: ‘I want a second Simple additions of lettuce, tomato elsewhere. cup, my friends, each of you can have another cup.’ and cheese in the standard cheese- So just like him, everyone took up another cup with burger (RMB26) don’t distract too Price: RMB35 excitement and smiled as they toasted this man. After much, while spicy mayo, mushrooms Good for: above-average burgers, drinking, he put down money for his drinks and said: and bacon keep things interesting in ‘I paid! You have to remember to pay too!’ Then the the bacon burger (RMB28). Search: 哈帝斯汉堡 ha di si hanbao carefree spirit departed, just like him.” A simple foil wrapper keeps Availablewaffle fries on: Dianping, Meituan

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OLD MAN CAFE Coffee with a Vision By Paul Barresi

The Place The Food Rapidly growing Longhua New District For those overwhelmed by choice, the might not be seen as a destination for food English-Chinese menu is wisely kept to a minimum, while still including your favorite hidden gems like the Old Man Cafe. This lo- coffees and teas. For something different, calbut coffeehouse if you look hard burst enough onto the you scene can findwith the Salted Toffee Coffee (RMB28) was ex- the goal of “disrupting traditional neighbor- actly as written – a salty, sticky, caffeine- hood stores found on the ground level of apartment complexes” – precisely where But it was the French Fries with Plum Old Man is located. Powderfilled treat. (RMB15) that surprised the most With grand aspirations in mind, Old - food. Where salt is to be expected, the ing. From the orange decor with matching sweeteron a menu substitute of standard, of the deep-fried plum powder finger coffeeMan Cafe mugs wows and with staff strong,uniforms, unified to celebra brand- worked strangely well as a garnish. tions of masculinity through pop culture While outside signage advertises that icons, Old Man Cafe wants you to feel part of they also serve liquor, it’s currently off the something greater than your run-of-the-mill coffee shop. reported that it may or may not come back, asmenu they for cheekily unspecified mixed reasons. us a Blue The Hawaiian wait staff (RMB50) without going easy on the booze.

The Vibe

With plans for other Old Man shops to Price: RMB25-50 join “an ecosystem that services the entire Who’s going: pop-culture junkies, art stu- community,” the cafe iteration is part of dents, open-minded Longhua residents the early days of something greater. But it Good for: quiet place for working, late might be very early days as they still have night coffee an unstocked salad section and an impor- Nearest metro: Shangtang (Exit B), tant decision to make regarding alcohol. 8 minutes Happily, a warm staff, a manly aesthetic and a vision for the future let Old Man Cafe Open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-10pm; 115 South Block, Qian Long Man Hai Ning, provide a welcome refuge for both old and Longhua New District 龙华新区潜龙曼海宁南区115 young alike. 号商铺OMC老男人咖啡 (2103 4815)

58 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM NEW RESTAURANT | EAT & DRINK MORTON’S GRILLE High on the Hog By Adam Robbins

The Place The Food The Vibe If there’s any doubt of Shenzhen’s rising These are the days of plenty, with an American- For a city at the cusp of China’s economic boom, status, look no further than the Ping An style, Texas-sized carnivorous feast. The lamp it’s only right to enjoy a Mad Man-style lunch Financial Center. Over 100 stories of con- sculpted like a pig – a tradition since the earliest among the dark leather, woodgrain and stain- crete and steel announce an economy to rival Morton’s The Steakhouse – sets the mood for less steel of Morton’s Grille. It’s ‘casual dining’ ... any in China; the attached PAFC Mall echoes the kind of satisfaction guests can enjoy. but business casual or fashion-forward casual. Anyone in the orbit of the towering Ping An will Morton’s Grille is emblematic, with premium held to such rigorous standards that the USDA steaksthat with and some grade of A the service finest to fare match. in the city. portionServers of the present menu the(nearly day’s half finest the cuts,cuts) each in this echo of swank Americana. From the glass-lined dining room that weren’t available on our visit. We trust reliable find comfort, welcome and well-fed satisfaction seats 130, or the seven private rooms, we vendors will speed their return. Price: RMB100-1,500 can spy a few distant hills and the ongoing The remaining Australian beef is perfectly Who’s going: shoppers and workers of construction that remind us this city isn’t - Futian, steak lovers slowing down anytime soon. Good for: exquisite dining, power lunches demiglazedsumptuous. soThe it two-inchonly needs fillet a touch of the of porter sea salt Nearest Metro: Shopping Park (Exit D), 3 tohouse reach (RMB728/650g) perfection. As with is a masterpiece,the fall-off-the-bone finely minutes barbecue pork ribs (RMB98), slathered in bar- beque sweetness, the portions are massive. But Open Sun-Thu 11.30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11.30am- 11pm, N901 PAFC Mall, Ping An Finance Center, as they remind: “the more you share, the more 5033 Yitian Road, Futian District 深圳市福田区益田路 you care.” Bring friends to share the meat and a 5033号平安金融中心N901 (8326 8333) fresh, satisfying chopped house salad (RMB58) that mingles a mild, creamy dressing against

The place deserves more attention dur- ingfirm lunch, chunks with of avocado.set meals as inexpensive as RMB100 (for soup and pasta with meatballs), or up to RMB358 for 280 grams of center-cut ribeye, with a half dozen choices in between. We defy you to save room for dessert: velvet- smooth creme brulee (RMB38) and indulgent molten chocolate cake (RMB88) are rich enough to make that pig lamp blush.

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MARCH2018 | SZ | 59 EAT & DRINK | NEW RESTAURANT GLASS HAMMER Shattering Expectations By Adam Robbins

The Place

If you’ve visited this Coco Park brew house since last November, you know there’s a new concept in the Anglo-American gastro pub now known as Glass Hammer. It’s still brewing up its own beers, but the emphasis be happier with the substantial portions of meatis now that firmly now on dominate the food. the And menu. we couldn’t Why the change? It’s business, we’re told. River Flow Investment – owners of this space and 20 others, like Pepper and Shark – wanted an upgrade to attract both beer drinkers and the dinner crowd. The Beer But if beer is still your only reason to The Food get to Coco Park, you’ll be glad to hear

an innovation from home brewers that A robust weof Glass haven’t Hammer’s really seen new in five-liter Shenzhen’s keg, bar roast bone - marrow ble top but carry enough brew for a party (RMB88) scene. They’re light enough to fit on a ta is equal cool like that). part bacon at homeEven or more in the exciting office (perhaps)(if your boss is Glass is jam, and we Hammer’s plan to deliver a two-liter nitro wouldn’t have it any other way. Like most device, so your beer or coffee (or wine?) of the new menu the spread incorporates can get the effervescent treatment from the Glass Hammer’s beer (here it’s stout) along super-chilled gas. with bourbon for a savory-sweet mixture Whatever you thought of the space be- that’s oh so easy to enjoy. fore, put that out of mind. Glass Hammer is Tender chili stout-braised short ribs a new foodie destination with changes to (RMB208) are just one excellent example of almost all the 20+ beers on tap. This is the their imported beef. It appears elsewhere as tender beef cheek, as in a mac and cheese mature gastropub menu. (RMB118) that’s pure comfort food in a chance to find new favorites alongside a small cast iron pan, with a rich beer-infused Price: RMB150-300 sauce elevating it to something a bit more Who’s going: Gastropub fans, gal pals grown up. Good for: Savory comfort food, beer choic- And, of course, they trot out a trotter es, people watching (RMB138). But if you love gnawing at all Nearest metro: Shopping Park (Exit B), those bones, we have some bad news: this one minute version is deliciously free of those inedible annoyances. The kitchen gives the pig foot a long brine and roast, then pulls out the meat Open daily 9am-2am; No. 132, 1/F, B Area, for a Sichuan-spicy sausage, packed back Shopping Park, Fuhua Lu, Futian District 福田区福华 into the skin for a surprising presentation. 路购物公园B区1楼132 (2394 4697)

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I AM CHINESE FESTIVAL Twelve Traditional Holidays, Explained By Josir and Berenice Zandonai

ver wonder about the origins of your favorite Chinese holidays? Telling the stories through the perspective of Ea young protagonist, I Am Chinese Festival is a bilingual illustrated book that introduces the history behind 12 major Chinese traditional festivals. Besides their origins, readers can also learn about the stories behind some of the different cus- toms of Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and much more.

I Am Chinese Festival is available in two versions: Chinese- English and Chinese-French (to be published), and is suitable for anyone who has an interest in Chinese culture. The book is a collaboration between Chinese illustrator Josir and Berenice Zandonai, a French fashion designer who translated the picture book into English and French.

Moreover, a trilingual audio version of this illustrated book is also available for free by scanning the QR code printed on the back cover of the book. The Chinese and English recordings

in Mandarin and English, while Zandonai provides the French version.come courtesy of Emma, a 10-year-old Chinese girl who’s fluent

To Purchase these books, please call 010 8200 5927

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EDEN BAR Coco Park’s Dance Carnival By Paul Barresi

e want you to come in and feel like you’re in a rave, like you’re in a dance “Wfestival,” says Moe, co-owner of the latest in the ever-expanding nightlife of China’s fastest- growing city. Welcome to Eden Bar, the self-dubbed “Electronic Music Carnival.” Taking cues from EDM festivals, Eden is hoping to replicate that intense festival atmosphere in Coco Park. And there certainly is an abundance of sense. It’s a mini Tomorrowland. It’s an intimate dance party. It’s a seven- atmosphere as Eden brings all the trappings to its large nights-a-week rave. outdoor space: ample seating, speakers in every corner, Cementing its festive vibe is a staggering amount of LED screens and heaters, and two bars – complete with a water feature lights planted on the walls and ceiling. Together with the EDM soundtrack, the bartenders must dodge. your senses are bombarded with a dazzling display of images, lights and But for regular Coco Park revelers, Eden’s outdoor sounds. part isn’t new. After all, it’s been open for over a year. Even with the right things in place, the dance floor sadly feels too small, What is new is the inside dance floor, which is where which is a shame given how carefully the venue has been designed to ap- you can find the real party. Once inside, Eden’s claim peal to both unabashed partiers and those needing the courage to get up of being an electronic music carnival begins to make and dance. If you’re in need of some Dutch courage, try the devilishly strong Zombie cocktail (RMB70) – the tropical mix of pineapple and lemon skill- fully hide the potent punch of three kinds of rum. Or if you’re already on the dance floor, the even stronger Forbidden Fruit (RMB68) – parts gin, tequila, and curaçao – comes in a Minion-shaped bottle for those juggling drinks while busting moves.

Price: RMB50-200 Who’s going: Coco Park regulars, EDM enthusiasts Good for: a new place to party, dancing until dawn Nearest metro: Shopping Park (Exit B) three minutes

Open daily, 8pm-6am; West Entrance, Shopping Park Bar Street, Futian District, Shenzhen (across from Sicilia) 深圳市福田区购物公园北园酒吧街西面入口 (188-9877 0808)

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Bakerie Gig shuhari Instrumental HEAR

Hardwell Set

win! Blasting past the language barrier, Japan’s shuhari delivers post-rock meditations that draw inspiration from Neo-Confucian Bushido. On guitar, drums and bass guitar, the win! instrumental trio rock out an indie sound that will send your mind on a Some of the hottest hip hop artists out of Hong Kong – like Dough-Boy, journey through the ages. Geniuz F, Tommy Grooves and Seanie P – throw their talents into the Bakerie Sun Mar 4, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale collective. Get out and hear them spit their flow, with lyrics and rhythms RMB100 door. B10 Live, Building C2, grounded in HK culture. Don’t miss this chance to check out award-winning North Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Get up-close and personal with the music creators without all that border-crossing hassle. Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨 Dutch electro house superstar. Since Fri Mar 2, 8.30pm; RMB120 presale RMB150 door. B10 Live, Building C2, North Area, OCT- 城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602, his 2012 breakthrough, Hardwell Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋 b10live.taobao.com) has climbed the charts and the 北侧 (b10live.taobao.com) ranks of EDM’s most influential. This win! is your chance to see the magic live, Basic Soul Unit & Cutt. before he hops across the border We’re giving away tickets for all three featured B10 Live concerts! Message for his Macau residency. our official WeChat account (ThatsShenzhen) three days before the show Records Release Party Fri Mar 2, 7pm. BBR, 3/F, Bldg A, Poly and tell us why you should win! Culture Square, Haide Er Dao, Coastal City, Nanshan District 南山区海岸城海德二道保利文化广场A栋3楼 (8631 1999) re:plus Concert

John Legend: Darkness and Light Tour Concert

A truly massive lineup comes together to mix it up for the release of a digital EP release from VOID founder Shanghai Ultra and a new CD dropped by Tayta. Canadian DJ and producer Basic Soul Unit arrives for his China debut, spinning after hosting a production workshop with beatmasters like Biting Eye and Purple Key. Purchase tickets sepa- The American singer, songwriter, rately or as a discount package. musician and actor – famous on Fri Mar 16, 8pm workshop 9pm-7am his own, and for collabs with Kanye show; RMB120 presale RMB150 door. West, Alicia Keyes, Jay-Z and many win! B10 Live, Building C2, North Area, OCT- more – comes to town for his fifth Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan album. Don't miss this supremely Relentlessly creative, Hiroaki Watanabe assimilates the sounds of District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化 talented wordsmith, neo-soul singer break-beat, house, hip hop, jazz, ambient, acoustic, electro and more to craft a 园北区C2栋北侧 (www.b10live.cn) and pianist as he shines in Darkness unique sound filtered by his own nostalgic sense of the past. The result is sur- and Light. prisngly fresh and future-forward, as his group inspires chart-topping sales for Tue Mar 6, 8pm; RMB 388-1,280. their three albums. Witness this rare wonder while you can. The fin. Concert Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, 3001 Binhai Sat Mar 3, 8.30pm; RMB180 presale RMB230 door RMB350 VIP. B10 Live, Building C2, Dadao, Nanshan District南山区滨海大道 North Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意 3001号 (8630 8888) 文化园北区C2栋北侧 (b10live.taobao.com)

The Royal Engineers Concert

Inspired by the analogue sound of the ’70s, these pop rockers out of The Netherlands craft a groovy, original sound guaranteed to put a smile on Japan’s chillwave rockers hit up the your face. Hot off their first tour of PRD at the tail end of their China the US, they’re criss-crossing China to tour, in support of their new album support their newest album, the ap- There. Get down with the shoegaze propriately optimistic Rock ’N Roll Will in the B10 Live space and let your Never Let You Down. They’re joined by heart bask in the pale blue afterglow. guest band The Fox Hunter. Fri Mar 16, 8pm doors 8.30pm show; Thu Mar 15, 9pm. Brown Sugar Jar Public RMB120 presale RMB150 door. B10 House, 1031 Shangbunan Rd. Futian District Live, Building C2, North Area, OCT-Loft, 福田区上步南路1031号 (189-3867 9176) Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (www.b10live.cn)

64 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Romeo et Juliette: de la Haine a l'Amour Musical SEE TASTE

Luxury Spring High Tea When All Was Green Puppet Show

Through old books, recycled bind- A wonderful afternoon spent with ings and yellowing pages a story is good friends over tea and treats is The Bard’s tragic work on love that destroys is reborn with music and lyr- told about a boy and a tree, about one of best ways to welcome spring ics by Gerard Presgurvic. Besides a tweak to the two teens’ deaths, this childhood and adolescence, about in Shenzhen. Through the end of musical version gives greater voice to Lady Capulet and richer context fields that are lost between grey March, Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen to Tybalt as he plays out his fatal jealousy. Presented with choreography concrete and about one green bud offers a luxury spring high tea set at by Carl Portal and haute-couture costumes by Laurent Déjardin, with of hope. The wordless performance The Lounge, with delicate refresh- Chinese supertitles accompanying the French text. reveals surprising depth of feeling, ments, aromatic coffee or Ronnefeldt with a moving message that can be Thu Mar 29-Sat Mar 31, 2.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB280-1,080. Nanshan Cultural and Sports teas and piano accompaniment to 南山区南山大道南头街号 understood across language and Center, 62 Nantou Jie, Nanshan District 62 (damai.cn) set the mood. Pamper yourself with culture. a 15-piece pastry selection featur- Every Sun & Sat Mar 3-Apr 1, 10.30am ing deep-fried truffle risotto balls, & 3pm; RMB180. Nanshan Cultural and Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA Show macarons, Napoleon cake, linzer tart, Sports Center, 62 Nantou Jie, Nanshan scones, mousse and more. District 南山区南山大道南头街62号 Daily through Mar 31, 2-6pm; RMB298 for (247tickets.com) two (plus 16 percent). Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen, Hai De San Dao, Nanshan District南山区后海滨路海德三道 (8888 8888 ext. 8310)

Repertoire Fragment Dance Premium Angus Night

For their Premium Angus Night, Graceful, dreamy ballet arrives from Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen selected Japan, with award-winning young Angus beef from Australia, where dancers performing acts of cultural the cattle are fed abundant feed diplomacy. With solo and pas-de- grains and fresh water in wide open deux performances that defy their spaces. The culinary team is pre- tender age, this intensely beautiful pared to cook this tender meat as show promises to transcend your In additional to the acrobatics we’d expect from Cirque performances, KOOZA rare as you’d like, or you can pam- expectations of what young dancers brings back the slapstick clowning of the circus for a performance of high-en- per yourself with other delicious can accomplish. ergy humor. Journey with the Innocent and a panoply of comic characters like Angus beef dishes like beef carpac- Sat Mar 24, 8pm; RMB180-380. Shenzhen the King, the Trickster, the Obnoxious Tourist and his Bad Dog, in a big-top cio with olive oil and honey black Poly Theatre, Baoli Culture Square, Haibin spectacle packed with thrills, chills, and electrifying surprises. Despite a few truffle, Ossobuco, veal cheek with Lu, Houhai, Nanshan District 南山区后海 frightening noises, the show is appropriate for the whole family. truffle potato, or beef tenderloin 滨路保利文化广场保利剧院 (polythea- Daily through Apr 1, 3.30 & 7.30pm. Shenzhen Media Group Longgang Broadcast TV filled with cheese and spinach. tresz.com) Center, 500 Longfei Avenue, Longgang District 龙飞大道500号 (www.247tickets.com) Daily Through Mar 31, 5.30-9.30pm; RMB428 (plus 16%). Seasons Restaurant, Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen, Hai De San Dao, Nanshan District南山区后海滨路海德三道 (8888 8888 ext. 8318)

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Xinjiang Photography Exhibit

Break out of your rut and embrace the new year with a new turn in your career, maybe with one of the busi- nesses hosted by HiredChina.com at this monthly event. Even if you’re not Photographer Li Xinzhao exhib- in the job market, stop by to shop its photos capturing the people for international products that will and landscape of Taxkorgan Tajik remind you of home or services to Autonomous County in Xinjiang make life here a little easier. Uygur Autonomous Region. With Sat Mar 24, 10am-5pm; free entry RMB20 brilliant manmade fabrics against a A selection of 150 ceramic pieces from Italy’s International Museum of Ceramics presale booth. Shekou Technology bleak natural and social reality, the in Faenza are on display at Shenzhen Museum, portraying Italian ceramic his- Building II, 1057 Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan artist hopes to evoke a pure, elusive tory from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The inspiration for this Majolica- District 南山区南海大道1057号 (3315 land of the spirit. style pottery arrived from Chinese white ware of the Tang Dynasty, courtesy of 5334) Daily Through Mar 10. Excellence Century the tin-glazed replicas from North Africa, in another sign of early globalization Center, 2030 Jintian Road, Futian District that reached the world via the original Silk Road. 福田区金田路2030号卓越世纪中心 Tue-Sun through Mar 25, 9am-5pm. Shenzhen Museum, Section A, Shenzhen Citizen Champion Road Fight Club Center, 3 Fuzhong San Lu, Futian District福田区福中3路深圳市民中心A区 (shenzhenmu- seum.com.cn) Boxing Kidz with Heart Sports Day Dunhuang Mogao Caves Exhibit

Kids (ages 5 to 11) run, jump and enjoy a tiny Olympics of sporting fun, and all for a good cause. Choose which location is more convenient Tired of feeling tired? Ready to rum- – Shekou International School on ble with the big dogs in the new March 17 or Shen Wai International year? Then team up with the trainers School on March 24 – but sign up of Champion Road to kick your body your little athlete soon: registration into gear. Choose a class in full-body closes March 6. Everyone goes home Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, or a winner, with a goodie bag that anything-goes Mixed Martial Arts, or includes a T-shirt and medal to show get dedicated support in a one-on- off their hard work. All proceeds sup- one session to build on your unique port Captivating and its China-based The richly decorated caves of Mogao are believed to be as old as the fourth strengths. Bring water and a towel partners. century, and expanded to more than 1,000 during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. and plan to arrive 15 minutes before Sat Mar 17 & Sat Mar 24, 8am check 618-907) as Dunhuang became a Silk Road hub and major religious center. the 60-minute (private) or 90-minute in 9am event begins 12pm award cer- In collaboration with Dunhuang Academy, organizers have set up seven life- (group) class begins. emony; RMB230. Shekou International sized Mogao caves with mural reproductions across the walls and ceilings. Ongoing Tue-Sun; RMB108 (group) School, Jing Shan Villas, Nanhai Blvd, Reproductions of ancient Buddha statues and paintings populate the three- RMB256 (private). Champion Road Nanshan District南山区蛇口工业二路 story exhibition center, with video and animation added to provide an even Fight Club, Room 611, 25 Tairansi Lu, 鲸山别墅内; Shen Wai International more immersive experience. Futian District泰然四路25号创新科技广 School, 29 Baishi San Dao, Nanshan Daily through Mar 30, 11am-9pm; RMB120-150. OCT Harbor Exhibition Center, OCT 场一期B座 (247tickets.com) District南山区白石三道29号深外国际 Harbor, Baishi Road, Nanshan District 南山区白石路欢乐海岸创展中心部 (captivatingevents.org)

66 | SZ | MARCH 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM HOTEL NEWS MARCO POLO SHENZHEN Announces the Grand Opening of Deli Deli, a new outlet focused on healthy drinks, baked goods and snacks, was opened with a flourish on January 28, 2018, in the Marco Polo Shenzhen. To celebrate the addition of this healthy lifestyle outlet and show off the features to the public, around 60 guests were invited to attend an afternoon party in honor of the occasion.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, SHENZHEN Wants You to Inspire Your Travel with Creativity

In collaboration with Design Society, The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen presents a brand new ‘Inspire Your Travel with Creativity’ room package for an artsy, unique and memorable stay. Starting from RMB1,488 (plus a 16.6 percent service charge), you can book a ‘Travel with Art’ room package, with perks like tickets for two to the ‘Values of Design’ and ‘Minding the Digital’ exhibitions. Reserve by June 3 to get this fresh view of China’s creative metropolis: 2222-2222 or [email protected].

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HK MO MAR 10 &18 Tou Tei is the God of Earth in MAR 7 energy of electric guitars. The past Chinese folk religion and is WED shall not die with such champions SAT & SUN believed to be everywhere. as these. Celebrations are held at the Tou Tei temples on Taipa, where Chinese THROUGH pastries will be offered to Tou Tei. Cantonese operas will be staged MAR 24 in front of the temple and lion DAILY dances and other traditional shows Hong Kong Arts Festival. Various lo- will round out the festivities. cations (www.hk.artsfestival.org) An international array of acclaimed RuPaul’s Drag Race Stars Kim Chi & theater, dance, live music, opera, MAR 20 circus and more fills the city with The Script Road – Macau Literary Naomi Smalls with Comedy Queen creativity until March 24. There’s Festival, 8pm/9pm; MOP120. Pacha TUE & Host Lady Bunny, HKD488-688 far too much to mention here; Macau (Studio City); Dom Pedro V standard HKD1,088 VIP. The Hong check out the complete schedule Theatre (macauticket.com) Kong Academy for Performing Arts online. Started by local newspaper Ponto (hkticketing.com) Final, The Script Road – Macau Bow down to the queens! Chi and Literary Festival is an annual Smalls, two of the most popular MAR 29-31 gathering of writers, publishers, competitors from the hit drag THU-SAT journalists, musicians and directors, show, arrive for a night of high among other professions, from shade, unforgettable madness and China and Portuguese-speaking pure eleganza. The intimidatingly countries. This year, two musical beautiful glamazons are joined by performances are scheduled as part one of the funniest artists to don of the event: one by Portuguese Land of Gold, 8pm; MOP100-250. fake eyelashes. Lose yourself in singer and composer JP Simões, Macao Cultural Centre (macauticket. a night of style and hilarity with who will be accompanied onstage com) these queens of comedy. by Portuguese DJ Selecta Alice, and Anoushka Shankar, the daughter the other by a blind Chinese folk of renowned Indian musician Ravi MAR 17 singer and poet who hails from Shankar, has turned the art of sitar, Art Basel, times vary; HKD200-350 Shenyang. a traditional Indian instrument, SAT presale HKD300-400 door HKD500- into a sensation. Her highly antici- Sónar Music and Tech Festival, 8pm; 850 multiday. Hong Kong Convention pated performance on March 20 is HKD880 all access HKD180 Sónar+D. and Exhibition Centre (hkticketing. MAR 16 sure to be an evening of auditory Hong Kong Science Park (sonarhong- com) FRI delight. kong.com) The sixth edition of the world-re- Visionary electronic music artist nowned art show returns to Hong Kong with an incredible lineup of Squarepusher joins 40 auda- UNTIL MAR 31 cious artists on five stages in this modern and contemporary works massive futurist festival. Beyond from 248 premiere institutions TUE-SUN digitally enhanced performances, across 32 countries. With Asia- you’ll enjoy virtual and augmented Pacific galleries representing more reality, 3D holograms, instruments than half, this marquee exhibition controlled by light and a talk with brings together the richest high- Sophia, the robot recently granted lights of East and West, just like Saudi citizenship. Prepare to be Hong Kong. Bosch Dream, 7.30pm; MOP100. blown away. Macao Cultural Centre. MAR 30 Bosch Dream is an interactive circus class where participants will be MAR 18 FRI taught the fundamentals and vari- SUN ous disciplines of acrobatics. This workshop is organized by Canadian circus team The 7 Fingers, who have performed in Broadway shows, Olympic ceremonies, TV creations and more. 11th Macau Design Biennial Exhibition, 10am-7pm; free. Macau MAR 18 Art Museum (mam.gov.mo) Katy Perry Witness: The Tour, 8pm; SUN With a record 4,575 works by HKAF World Music Weekend: HKD588-1,888. AsiaWorld-Expo (hk- contestants from 33 countries and Namgar, HKD260. The Hong Kong ticketing.com) regions, this year’s edition of the Academy For Performing Arts (hk. You know she’s not coming to the Macau Design Biennial was a treat artsfestival.org) mainland, so this might be your to the eyes and mind. A total of 183 Namgar – the Bjork-like lead only chance to see the pop super- winning designs in various catego- singer and her band – carry forth star with all her freaky bells and ries are currently on exhibit at the the musical heritage of Mongol whistles. Her latest tour is a musi- Macau Art Museum. and Buryat nomads that hail from cal tour through her milestones southern Siberia. They paint in and hits, “an imaginative trip from song of ancient battles, brave war- outer-space to inner-space, from riors and swift horses, infusing the the planets to the bottom of our Feast of the God Tou Tei, Pou Tai Un beauty and emotion of traditional oceans,” all staged for eye-popping Temple on Taipa. hymns with the raw and rocking delight.

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CHAOSHAN GRACE OF GOOSE Opens in Jinfeng City

Shenzhen welcomes the arrival of Chaoshan Grace of Goose Restaurant, newly opened in Luohu’s Jinfeng City. With their own supply of eco-friendly farm-fresh geese a mere hour away from their new restaurant, the 40-year-old brand is able to offer consistent quality for a wide range of creative dishes. With long soaks in their signature 10-spice brine, the poultry take on a unique, rich flavor you have to taste to believe. Choose from classic goose liver foie gras, goose wing, savory intestines, or “the star of the goose” for the perfect taste of this time-honored fowl. F C S E R L D 罗湖区深南东路金丰城负一楼大剧院F出口直行米

VIETMIAM THE ST. REGIS SHENZHEN Brings a Taste of Saigon Invites You to Enjoy a Spring Tea Infusion With exotic plants, traditional Vietnamese design and classic French el- egance, newly opened Vietmiam takes you out of the bustle of the city and into the quiet comfort of a Saigon cafe. A menu of Hui Xin cuisine offers the freshest ingredients, blended for the perfect level of spice and the brilliant colors that make every mouthful a tempting tour of the tropics. Savor signature dishes like big leaf beef binhai, champagne and beer crab, classic Vietnamese spring rolls and more. Visit their new MixC location for a culinary holiday to astound and delight your taste buds. S MC S A N D 深圳市南山区深南大道号

If you agree that afternoons are best spent relaxing with your inner circle, The St. Regis Shenzhen has you covered with a Spring Tea Infusion hosted in their beautiful 96th floor Drawing Room. Overlook the verdant city while sampling a sumptuous tea set that includes tea and flower selections from across the globe, paired with delectable Western and Cantonese treats from the hotel’s talented pastry chefs. Welcome spring with an authentic feast among friends for just RMB230 (plus six percent service charge). F T S R S S D L L D 深圳市罗湖区深南东路号

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福田区深南大道1003号大中华国际金融中心B座 Futian District, Shenzhen （0755-86913388） Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern JW Marriott Shenzhen No.6005 Shennan section of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nan- EDUCATION shan District (Tel: 2658 8350). Dadao, Futian District. (2269 8888) 深圳市南山区 American International School, No. 福田区深南大道 6005 号高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦3楼314室 82,Gongyuan Lu, Shekou,Nanshan District Morefoods No1,1F,Building A ,OCEAN (8619 4750) JW Marriott Shenzhen Bao’an 8 Baoxing Lu, 南山区蛇口公园路82号青少年活动中心 Baoan District (2323 8888) city Garden,Shekou New Street, Nanshan 深圳前海华侨城 JW 万豪酒店 , 宝安区宝兴路 8 号 BUSINESS District,shenzhen (0755-8827 9078) 深圳市 Green Oasis School 南山区蛇口新街澳城花园A栋一楼1号铺 No 4030, Shennan Middle Road, Tianmian, Marco Polo Shenzhen Fuhua Yi Lu, Regus Serviced Office 雷格斯服务式办公室 Futian District. (8399 6712) admission@ CBD, Futian District (8298 9888). www. • Flexible office leases from 1 day to 1 year greenoasis.org.cn www.greenoasis.org.cn cn.marcopolohotels.com 福田中心区福华一路 • Quick and easy to set up for 1-200 people 福田区田面村深南中路 4030 号 • Prices from RMB180 per month Shangri-La Hotel East of the Luohu Train • Find more on Regus.cn SERVICED International School of Nanshan Shenzhen Station, Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8233 • Tel: 400 120 1207 A Canadian school accepting application 0888). www.shangri-la.com 1) Futian Anlian, 26/F, Anlian Centre- for Pre-Grade 1 through Grade 12. 11 罗湖区建设路火车站东侧 No.4018 Jintian Road, Futian District; 2) Longyuan Lu, Taiyuan Sub-District, Nanshan A8 Building, 15/F, A8 Building, No.1002 RESIDENCE District (2666 1000, 2606 6968). admis- Sheraton Dameisha Resort 9 Yankui Lu, Keyuan Road Tech Zone, Nanshan District; [email protected] www.isnsz.com Dameisha, Yantian District (8888 6688) 3) Futian NEO, 44/F, NEO Tower A, No.6011 南山区龙源路11号盐田大梅沙盐葵路 ( 大梅沙段 )9 号 Shennan Avenue Futian District; 4) SCC, Savills Residence Daxin Shenzhen Bay 7/F, Tower A, SCC Financial Centre, Junction 1168 Houhaibin Road, Nanshan District, Peninsula Montessori Kindergarten the of Houhai Avenue & First Haide Avenue Nan- Shenzhen (2685 6688) 南山区后海滨路1168 St. Regis Shenzhen No.5016 Shennan Peninsula one, Jin Shiji Lu, Shekou Nan- Dong Lu, Luohu District.(8308 8888) shan District; 5) New World Centre, 23/F, 号 www.savillsresidence.com shan District ( 2685 1266) 深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号 New World Centre, No.6009 Yitian Road 半岛城邦国际幼儿园南山区蛇口东角头金世纪路1 Futian District; 6) Times Financial Centre, Somerset Grandview Shenzhen No.5 Xin- 号半岛城邦一期 14/F Times Financial Centre, No. 4001 sha Road, Futian District, Shenzhen (400 820 The Langham, Shenzhen, No. 7888, Shen- 1028) nan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888). Shennan Avenue Futian District; 7) New 福田区新沙路5号 www.ascottchina.com Quality Schools International 深圳朗廷酒店，福田区深南大道 7888 号 Times Plaza, 3/F, New Times Plaza,No.1 2/F Bitao Center, 8 Taizi Lu, Taizi Road Shekou District; 8) Panglin Plaza, Shekou,Nanshan District (2667 6031). The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen 116 Fuhua San 35/F, Panglin Plaza, No.2002 Jiabin Road www.shk.qsi.org Lu, Futian District (2222 2222) Luohu District; 1)深圳安联中心, 深圳市福田区南山区蛇口太子路 8 号碧涛中心 2 楼福田区福华三路 116 号金田路4018号安联大厦26层; 2) 深圳A8大厦,深圳 FOOD & DRINK 市南山区科技园科园路1002号A8大厦15层; 3)深 QSI International School of Shenzhen The Venice Raytour Hotel Shenzhen 圳NEO大厦, 深圳市福田区深南大道6011号NEO (Futian) A1, TCL Science Park, No. 1001 No.9026, Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chi- 企业大道A座44层; 4) 深圳中洲控股金融中心, 深圳 Zhongshan Yuan, Nanshan District (8371 nese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888) 市南山区后海大道与海德一道交汇处中洲控股金融 7108) 中山园路1001号TCL 科学园区A1栋深圳威尼斯睿途酒店南山区华侨城深南大道 9026 号中心A座7层; 5) 深圳新世界中心, 深圳市福田区益田路6009号新世界中心23层; 6) 深圳时代金融中 Shekou International School The Westin Shenzhen 9028-2 Shennan 心, 深圳市福田区深南大道4001号时代金融中心14 Jingshan Villas, Gongye Er Lu, Shekou, Nan- Dadao, Nanshan District (2698 8888) 层; 7) 深圳时代广场, 深圳市蛇口区太子路1号新时 shan District (2669 3669). www.sis.org.cn www.westin.com/shenzhen 南山区深南大道代广场3层; 8) 深圳彭年广场, 深圳市罗湖区嘉宾路南山区蛇口工业二路鲸山别墅内 9028号-2 2002号彭年广场

Shen Wai International School 29 Baishi China-Italy Chamber of Commerce San Lu, Nanshan (8654 1200, www.swis.cn) Rm220, 2/F, International Chamber Of 深圳外国语学校国际部南山区白石三道 29 号 Commerce, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District HEALTH (Tel: 8632 9518; Fax: 8632 9528). www. cameraitacina.com ` HarMoniCare Women & Children's Hospital 福田区福华三路国际商会中心 2 楼 220 室 12018 Shennan Dadao, by Nanshan Dadao (3339 1333) 深圳和美妇儿科医院南山区深南大 European Union Chamber of Commerce HOTEL 道12018号 Rm 308, 3/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of High- Futian Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen No.4088 Vista-SK International Medical Center Lvl Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: Yitian Lu, Futian District (8828 4088). 8635 0920; fax: 8632 9785). 福田区益田路 4088 号福田香格里拉大酒店 4, Bldg 4C, Shenzhen Software Industry Base,Xuefu Lu, Nanshan District (3689 南山高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦 3 楼 308 室 The George & Dragon The quintessential 9833) 南山区学府路软件产业基地4栋C座裙楼4层 British pub; good draft beers, ales, stout, Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen 138 Fuhua French Chamber of Commerce in South cider, hearty pub food with BBQ's, screening San Lu, Futian District (8826 8888) China (CCIFC) Room 318, 3/F Chinese non-stop sports, secluded beer garden. Your 深圳市福田区福华三路 138 号 C-MER (Shenzhen) Dennis Lam Eye Hospital 1-2/F, Shengtang Bldg, 1 Tairan Jiu Overseas Scholars Venture Building,South home away from home. www.george-dragon. Lu, Chegongmiao, Futian District (4001 666 section of Hi-tech Industry Park, Nanshan com. Email: [email protected] Grand Hyatt Shenzhen No.1881 Baoan Nan District (Tel: 8632 9602; fax: 8632 9736) 3 Taizi Lu, by Minghua Lu, Nanshan District Lu, Luohu District (8266 1234) www.shen- 120, 3322 7188) 福田区车公庙泰然九路一号盛唐大厦1-2层 www.ccifc.org 南山区科技园南区留学生创业大 (Tel: 2669 8564). 南山区太子路3号太子宾馆1 zhen.grand.hyatt.com 罗湖区宝安南路1881号厦3楼318室楼后排3号商铺

Hardrock Hotel Shenzhen， Hard Rock German Chamber of Commerce La Maison is a genuine French restaurant in Cafe Shenzhen，No.9 Misson Hills IMC(International Medical Center) serves the local community and expatriates 217 Chinese Overseas Scholars Venture Shekou. It has a casual but elegant family Road,Shenzhen，0755-3395 2888 深圳硬石 Building, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan style ambiance. We serve authentic home 酒店深圳观澜高尔夫大道9号 from all over the world. We are proud to provide private, personalized healthcare for District. (8635 0487) www.china.ahk.de made French cuisine which we'll help you each patient. Our experienced staff from 南山区高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦 217 to pair with a selection of wines, beers & Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai 1177, spirits. Come on in and enjoy whether you Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas provide comprehensive medical services The American Chamber of Commerce in are a gourmet or total new to French food. 深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店南山区望海路 1177 号 South China (2162 8888) including general and specialty outpatient Rm 208, 2/F Overseas Chinese Address： Shop 108, Nanhai Rose Garden, 91 services, health assessments, inpatient Scholars Venture Building, southern section Wanghai Lu, by Fuwan Lu 南山区望海路91号南海 of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan Dis- Hilton Shenzhen Futian Town B, Great China services and more. Scan QR Code above for more info of IMC. 深圳市福田区海园一路， trict (Tel: 0755-2658 8342; fax: 0755-2658 MAN HO Restaurant-introduces Special International Finance Centre, 1003 Shennan 8341). www.amcham-southchina.org Cantonese Dish Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Dadao, Futian District (2130 8888) 香港大学深圳医院国际医疗中心 International Medical Centre，The University of Hong Kong Golden Bay,33 zonglu Dadao,Dapeng Dis- 深圳佳兆业万豪酒店大鹏新区 - Shenzhen Hospital, 1, Haiyuan 1st Road, The British Chamber of Commerce, Shen- trict 2839 8888 zhen Sub-Chamber Rm 314, 3/F Overseas 棕榈大道 33 号玫瑰花园 108 号（ 2685 7030）

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Shenzhen Longrun Investment Co., Ltd, a fast-growing restaurant enterprise is looking for two foreign hostesses to join the team to greet and show hospitality to guests on behalf of the company. Requirements 1. Ability to understand and speak basic Chinese. 2. A minimum height of 168cm. 3. A passion for communications, with a presentable image. Monthly payments ranges from RMB 12,000 to 15,000 The options of full-time (RMB12,000 to 15,000 per month) or part-time (RMB70-90 per hour) employment are available. For inquiries and application, please contact Ms. Hu at 13631593166 or 075522909515. Mobile Game company business development position. A NASDAQ listed Shenzhen based mobile game company iDreamSky is looking for an expat for one business development position, native English speaker and fluent in Mandarin a must, well versed with mobile games or business negotiation experience a plus. Responsible for looking for Western games suitable for the Chinese market and contacting the game developers. Our office is located in NanShan district, Shenzhen. If interested, please send resume to Evan at email: [email protected]

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