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1/3 of Shenzhen Markets Selling Contaminated Noodles

Posted: 05/12/2014 5:37 pm

hoh funThrough unannounced inspections of the city’s markets, Shenzhen municipal health inspectors have discovered a full third of tested fresh noodles do not conform to health standards, the Nandu reported.

Of the 99 sellers of wet noodles and Hoh Fun (flat white noodles) inspected, 34 sellers broke regulation, mostly by adding food additives.

Six were found to have food additives including borax (four cases), formaldehyde (two cases); preservatives including benzoic acid (22 cases), dehydrogenated acid, and sorbic acid; food coloring was also found that included lemon yellow (9 cases), and sunset yellow. Three cases were found to have both additives of benzoic acid and lemon yellow.

The inspection covered 21 farmer’s markets located in Luohu, Futian, Nanshan, Bao’an, Longgang, Longhua New District, and Guangming New District, and was carried out from end of March to beginning of April of this year.

As well, the inspection was extended to city center supermarkets and restaurants. Focusing upon prepackaged noodles, the city health inspector found that out of a sample of 172 different sellers of noodles, 49 were found to contain illegal food additives such as benzoic acid.

The findings of the Shenzhen health inspectors have been transferred over to the local Public Security Bureau for policing.

Photo: 21cn

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Shenzhen Weekend: Lil Jon, Tunnel Rave, Flea Market, Data Exchange and more

Posted: 04/10/2014 12:36 pm

Lil Jon

Sunny skies appear at the same time rapper Lil Jon arrives in China. Coincidence? If there is some correlation of the weather with his arrival, then let’s hope he sticks around for the whole weekend. Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Shenzhen:

Apr. 10th – Grammy Award Winning Rapper Lil Jon @ Face Club – WHAAAT!?! – Grammy Award winning rapper Lil Jon at Face Club in Shenzhen? Yeeeeeeeah!!

Apr. 10th – Thursday Frisbee Throwing Training by the SZUPA – Join the SZUPA Thursdays if you’d like to learn the basics of throwing and catching a frisbee.

Apr. 11th - Indie Rock Band Hedgehog 幻想波普星 @ B10 Live – Chinese Indie Rock band that exploded onto the scene in 2007. Loved for their great performances and quality of songwriting. Performing this Friday at B10.

Apr. 12th - Data Exchange @ The Village – A great way to meet people with similar interests. Bring your portable hard-drives full of your favorite downloaded files down to The Village and exchange them with new friends.

Apr. 12th – Tunnel Rave – The Real Deal Strikes Back - Live graffiti art and techno beats will vibrate the tunnels next to IKEA this Saturday. Check out one of the most popular party events in Shenzhen.

Apr. 13th - Flea Market @ OCT Loft – A good flea market is what this town needs. Hopefully this will grow into something that will keep happening regularly. Sell junk, buy treasures…or add to your junk collection down at OCT Loft.

Apr. 13th - Ultimate Frisbee in Futian! Sunday Pickup 12:30PM @ Lianhua Middle School – This week the meet will take place at 12:30pm at Lianhua Middle School, after which food and drinks will be had at Frankies American Bar. The SZUPA meet every Sunday to play Ultimate Frisbee.

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your reviews in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

Editor’s Note: We’re looking for dining and nightlife writers in Guangzhou and Dongguan. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

Photo: Lastfm

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Public schools in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District to accept expat kids

Posted: 03/28/2014 12:33 pm

Children of expats working in Nanshan District could be allowed to attend public schools in the district, according to a proposed policy, Shenzhen Daily reported today. The policy will also apply to children of Chinese parents who studied abroad and returned to China, and children who have permanent Hong Kong or Macao residency but whose parents are mainlanders, Nanshan’s education bureau said.

The paper has more:

The policy is an effort by the district’s government to enhance Nanshan’s appeal for international talents and professionals. Eligible parents must either have made investments or paid taxes in Nanshan, the policy states. Details and a timetable for implementation were unavailable.

Chinese public schools are tuition-free under the country’s nine-year compulsory education program.

Nanshan has seven international schools, Liu Gengping, the bureau’s chief, said. Many Shenzhen families whose children have Hong Kong or Macao residency cannot afford tuition at international schools, however.

A Shenzhen Government policy on free compulsory education that was implemented in 2012 excluded foreign children and children with Hong Kong or Macao residency from attending Shenzhen’s public schools.

More than 15,000 students from Shenzhen cross the border every weekday to attend Hong Kong schools.

Would you send your kids to a public school in Nanshan if you had the chance?

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Shenzhen this weekend: 2014 Shenzhen Open, bar hop with Uber, salsa and more

Posted: 12/28/2013 1:46 am

Hope you all had a great Christmas! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:

Dec. 28th - Bar Hopping in Style with Uber – Foreplay, a well known group of event organizers, have come up with something unique. They have partnered with Uber to help you barhop to threee locations. Uber is a service that lets you book Audi’s to drive you around town. Sounds like a fun night!

Dec. 28th – Saturday Salsa Night @ Curv Bar – Make your way down to Curv bar for some Salsa with the Fun Salsa Club.

Dec. 29th – 2014 Shenzhen Tennis Open – Come see Li Na defend her title in the 2014 Shenzhen Open as she competes for $500,000.

Dec. 29th - Sunday Ultimate Frisbee by the SZUPA – Join a growing group of expats and local Chinese players play the fast growing international sport: Ultimate.

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your reviews in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

(Editor’s Note: We’re looking for dining and nightlife writers in Guangzh

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Shenzhen this weekend: Fresh holiday fundraiser, Ministry of Sound, and rooftop networking

Posted: 12/12/2013 3:40 pm

People are starting to leave Shenzhen for the holidays, but if you’re one of the few left behind there’s still plenty to keep you entertained. Check out what’s happening in the ‘Zhen this weekend:

Dec. 12th – Learn to throw a frisbee by the SZUPA – The SZUPA aims to spread the sport of ultimate frisbee to Shenzhen and China. Members meet weekly for many activities related to the sport as well as social activities to reach out to the Shenzhen Community. Join tonight if you’d like to learn the basics of throwing and catching a frisbee.

Dec. 13th – Fresh Holiday Fundraiser featuring THE FRIENDLY CANNONS - Fresh Presents a holiday Fundraiser to benefit the Baoji Xinxing Aid Center. 100RMB to shake your booty for a good cause.

Dec. 13th – Ministry of Sound at Club Pepper – Ministry of Sound returns to Club Pepper to start off the holiday season with a hard thumping beat.

Dec. 13th – InterNations Shenzhen December event @ O! Garden Bar in Coco Park – Meet and mingle with Internation members at O! Garden for their monthly meet. A great way to expand your network.

Dec. 14th – Saturday Ultimate Frisbee by the SZUPA – Join a growing group of expats and local Chinese players play the fast growing international sport: Ultimate.

Dec. 14th – Shenzhen Through My Eyez – Photo Exhibition of Our City – After all the submissions, it’s time to see what you see. An exhibition of photos of Shenzhen from people like you. Continues until January 10th.

Dec. 14th - The Terrace 8th Anniversary – One of the most well known bars in Shenzhen is about to celebrate its 8th birthday. Sure to be a great time for one and all.

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your reviews in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

(Editor’s Note: We’re looking for dining and nightlife writers in Guangzhou and Dongguan. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us at [email protected])

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It’s almost Thanksgiving! Here’s where you can stuff yourself with turkey

Posted: 11/27/2013 1:02 pm

Gobble gobble folks! Thanksgiving is here, so The Nanfang has scoured Shenzhen from Bao’an to Longhua to find the the best spot to chow down on a turkey day feast.

Rapscallions will be offering a 24 hour brined turkey, herbed stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, roast ham, roasted mix of Mediterranean vegetables in a salad with balsamic vinaigrette, a choice of mashed potatoes or baked mac n’ cheese, a choice of apple pie with ice cream or banana chocolate cake with whipped cream. They have a few openings left for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday. Contact Aiya for reservations;13928465544. RMB 200 per head.

McCawley’s Futian is offering a full buffet including roasted spinach soup, mushroom and pistachio salad, garden salad, cider brined turkey, sweet potato stuffing, buttermilk mashed potatoes, herbed gravy, citrus cranberry sauce, vegetables, freshly baked biscuits, pumpkin pie with bourbon sauce, and chocolate brownies with espresso fudge sauce. McCawley’s Seaworld and McCawley’s Peninsula are offering similar foods but as a set meal with choices.

The Kitchen Futian and The Kitchen Bantian also have set meals for 250RMB per person. Tables of four or more receive a whole turkey for carving at the table & all sides served family style. Reserve your spot as spaces go quickly. Alternatively you can get a whole Thanksgiving feast delivered to your home for 1500RMB.

The newly opened The Tavern in Shekou is also offering a set meal. Roast Turkey with Herbed Apple Stuffing, Giblet Brown Gravy, Crispy Roast Potatoes, Buttered Garlic Broccoli, Baked Cauliflower with Cheese, Glazed Carrots, Cranberry and Orange Relish all for 150RMB. Add Frensh Onion Soup au Gratin for 38RMB. Add Pumpkin Pie Chantilly for 35RMB. Get everything mentioned plus a free drink of red or white wine, a soft drink, Tiger Beer, Tea or Coffee for 195RMB.

Lastly for those who might not be a huge fan of turkey, Willy’s Crab Shack in Shekou has a deal on steaks. All of their steaks are Buy 1 Get 1 Free all day and if you dine from 5PM-7PM enjoy unlimited free Anchor draft beer!

If any of these recommended choices don’t appeal to you, you can also consider the many five star hotels in the city that usually offer a Thanksgiving meal.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Nanfang.

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your reviews in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

(Editor’s Note: We’re looking for dining and nightlife writers in Guangzhou and Dongguan. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us at [email protected])

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Donate to the Philippines… Here’s how

Posted: 11/14/2013 9:42 pm

There has been so much devastation in the Phillipines from both tropical storms (Super Typhoon Haiyan) and earthquakes. Some people would like to help out but don’t know how. Here is your opportunity.

Tonight at Rapscallions you can bring your old shirts, shoes, hats, and canned goods to give to either Shenzhen Local Music or put in the Donation Box from the Filipino Community.

St. Anthony’s Church will also have a donation box. The church is located on Nonglin Lu next to Sam’s Club. Another location to drop off goods are McCawley’s in Futian and Trainspotting in Shekou.

The Filipino community is also throwing an event this Sunday at Luna Bar. It is a buffet Dinner for 100RMB called “Dine for a Cause”. The proceeds will go to the typhoon victims in Tacloban City and Leyte.

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Shenzhen this weekend: UFC, live music, charity bike ride, and disco returns

Posted: 11/14/2013 1:49 pm

The temperature may be dropping, but there’s plenty of ways to keep warm in Shenzhen this weekend!

Nov. 14th – Learn to throw a frisbee by the SZUPA – The SZUPA aims to spread the sport of Ultimate frisbee to Shenzhen and China. Members meet weekly for many activities related to the sport as well as social activities to reach out to the Shenzhen Community. Join tonight if you’d like to learn the basics of throwing and catching a frisbee.

Nov. 14th - Luna Bar 70′s Night Party - Shake your groove thang this Friday night at Luna Bar. Be sure to dress up and be ready for some Beer Pong!

Nov. 15th - Ashura album tour @ B10 Live – Chengdu-based Ashura will be playing songs from their newly released album called Ashura II at B10. A blend of  rock, pop, rap, and dance music.

Nov. 16th - Shangri La Ride for Hope – Are you up for a real adventure in China for a good cause? Shangri La hotels are organizing a charity bike ride to benefit a group of villagers in Guangxi.

Nov. 16th – Takeout Comedy! English Standup Comedy Show in Shenzhen – Takeout Comedy returns and this time they are invading Shekou. Trimmed down to four seasoned performers. Guaranteed to leave you laughing.

Nov. 17th – UFC 167 @ Xpats – Spend a nice lunch watching some people beating the $%^$ out of each other down at Xpats.

Nov. 17th – Sunday Ultimate Frisbee by the SZUPA – Join a growing group of expats and local Chinese players play the fast growing international sport: Ultimate.

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your reviews in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

(Editor’s Note: We’re looking for dining and nightlife writers in Guangzhou and Dongguan. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us at [email protected])

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Jazz Festival, DJ parties and more on tap this weekend

Posted: 09/27/2013 7:00 am

It’s another busy weekend in Shenzhen! Check out what’s happening:

Sep. 27th – IZ Band - The 3rd OCT Jazz Festival - The IZ Band is playing Live @ The 3rd OCT Jazz Festival. One of the best festivals in Shenzhen for music with lots of new acts each time.

Sep. 28th – Taboo from The Black Eyed Peas @ Face Club – Taboo will be performing a DJ Set at Luohu’s Face Club. Nuff Said.

Sep. 28th – The Dave Allen Trio – The 3rd OCT Jazz Festival - The Dave Allen Trio will play live @ The 3rd OCT Jazz Festival.

Sep. 28th - Unicef Champions for Change Charity Event @ Sheraton Futian – That’s PRD and Sheraton hotels are hosting a Charity event with free entry, food, and live music for UNICEF. Come and support children in need.

Sep. 29th - Sunday Ultimate Frisbee by the SZUPA - Join a growing group of expats and local Chinese players play the fast growing international sport of Ultimate.

If you attend any of these events, please email me at [email protected] and we may include some of your review in a future post. Let’s keep your event organizers working to provide better and better events!

(Editor’s Note: We’re looking for dining and nightlife writers in Guangzhou and Dongguan. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us at [email protected])

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Shenzhen temple the latest elaborate and controversial rooftop structure

Posted: 08/21/2013 4:29 pm

A rooftop temple on top of Meijia Square housing complex in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District has become the latest in a series of controversial rooftop structures in China.

The report comes after a privately owned Beijing rooftop villa made from artificial rocks came to public attention last week. Authorities have since given the Beijing owner 15 days to demolish it, or face punishment. Local residents said they feared it might have caused the entire 26-storey apartment block to collapse in on itself.

Carl Ji, a Shenzhen resident, told The Nanfang today: “This kind of construction work is illegal. Shenzhen’s government should demolish it as soon as possible to set an example. Who is this guy that he thinks he can build his own temple on a public area? He’s just interested in his own private interests. It is arrogant.”

The 21st storey apartment on which the Shenzhen temple has been built is said to be worth 15 million yuan (US$2.5 million). The building’s tenants are all “either high-ranking officials or very rich people,” according to the report by Yangcheng Evening News today.

“The Meijia Square housing complex is an expensive property where every square metre is valued at about 30,000 yuan (HK$38,000),” the South China Morning Post also said in a follow-up report earlier today.

The Post added: “Neighbours were unsure who the owner of the property was, but said that the temple was often occupied and used for traditional Chinese religious practices… neighbours did say that golden sheets of joss paper… occasionally floated down from the temple’s perch.”

The temple, suspected to be an illegal structure, first came to public attention Monday after Shenzhen Special Zone Daily seized on the controversial local oddity in the wake of the Beijing story.

Particular concerns with the Shenzhen temple, aside from structural issues, are regarding restricted access to the rooftop, which is a public area designated as an emergency escape route — though how residents are supposed to “escape” from a rooftop in the case of a fire, for example, is perhaps a question in itself.

“A police spokesperson said the department would demolish the structure if illegal construction was confirmed, and measures such as the freezing of property rights would be taken if the owner opposed the demolition,” Shenzhen Daily reported earlier this week.

A fingerprint scanner built into the roof’s gate is apparently intended to keep away unwanted visitors.

The case is still under investigation by local authorities.

Photo credit: Shenzhen News

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