Newsletter Maxxelli Chengdu August 2008

1. Maxxelli Real Estate SUZHOU | WUXI | CHENGDU | HANGZHOU | CHONGQING
August 2008
Chengdu: T 86 28 8608 8861 F 86 28 8531 9680 www.maxxelli.net | info@maxxelli.net
CHENGDU UPDATE
MRE CHENGDU SPOTLIGHT
MRE FOCUS
● The Consultate General of Malaysia in Kunming announced that the
Malaysian government is about to open their “Chengdu Office of Foreign A.B.E. Charity Cup 2008 - Players wanted!
Trade and Development Bureau of Malaysia”. The governmental
organization focuses on promoting regional trade with Malaysia and is
headed by Mr. Iszam Khail Bin Ishak. A.B.E. football cup is a yearly held charity match organized by
the three Chambers of Commerce in Chengdu, namely the British
● The European Chamber of Commerce (EUCCC) held its Monthly Dinner in (BCCSWC), American (SACC) and European Chamber
Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday, August 20. Mr. Zhang Xu, Deputy (EUCCC). All proceeds from team registration for the football
Director of the Sichuan Provincial Investment Promotion Bureau, match will be donated to assist the development of local charities
discussed the topic “Sichuan Reconstruction Plan” with the guests. focusing on child welfare. This year’s event will be held on
October 19 on the campus of the Chengdu Institute of Physical
● The American Chamber of Commerce (SACC) dedicated its Monthly Education.
Dinner on Thursday, August 21, to a U.S. Consulate Briefing on recent
Maxxelli Real Estate joins the football match with their Chengdu
topics. The event took place at Kempinski Hotel. and Chongqing teams and is looking for more players to support.
● A Women in Business (W.I.B) Networking event will be held in The China The game is all about fun and no professional skills are required.
Club this Thursday, August 28. The British Chamber of Commerce If you would like to join or know somebody who would be
(BCCSWC), the EUCCC and the AmCham SWChina invite working women interested, please contact Cynthia on c.schupp@maxxelli.net.
in Chengdu to strengthen connections amongst each other.
● Maxxelli Real Estate will move its Chengdu office from the Southern High
-Tech zone to the Sun Dynasty complex opposite of Kempinski Hotel in the MRE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
end of September. Everybody is very welcome to have a look. Please give
us a short notice ahead so we can take some time for your visit. Linda Feng
● Maxxelli Real Estate wants to help you to live in China more joined Maxxelli Real Estate Chengdu in
independently! We start free weekly Chinese Classes for Beginners end of October 2007. As Accountant she makes
September. Further details will be given soon. For reservation, please sure that rents and utilities for Maxxelli’s
contact Cynthia on c.schupp@maxxelli.net. clients are paid on time.
Her email address is:
l.feng@maxxelli.net
C H E N G D U H O U S I N G R E C O M M E N D E D : S T . N AT U R E
St. Nature
As the name implies, this high-rise
apartment complex is popular for its
natural surroundings. St. Nature is
located in the South of town close
to the “European” Tongzilin area.
88-176 sqm/ 2-3 bedrooms/
mainly unfurnished
OTHER R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S
Salut — Spanish-Catalan Restaurant
Salut is one of the more hidden restaurants in Chengdu, but once you
found it you get fully rewarded. The only Spanish Tapas Bar in town
does not only have delicious Mediterranean food, but is also a very
cozy place to just enjoy a glass of wine. Salut is run by the friendly
Catalan brothers Pepe and Agusti Gazquez, who do not compromise
in the ingredients of their dishes: olives, olive oil, vinegar, salsa,
anchovies, wine and other specialties are imported from Spain and
can also partly be purchased in the restaurant. Amongst many
Salut excellent dishes on the menu, Salut’s Catalan chef works his magic on
seafood, paellas, salads, Spanish tortillas and all sorts of tapas. The
萨露西班牙-加泰蓝风味 outdoor space is great for having a “cafe con leche” during the day,
Shuadu—Chunjiang Huayue 118 while the light scent of seafood, garlic and candles is likely to make
you move inside the restaurant in the evening. The Gazquez brothers
(back street)
seem to have an endless repertoire of Spanish music, which adds to
Wuhouci Street 19 making your visit a little journey to Europe. If you want to indulge even
耍都-春江花月118 (后街) more in the Spanish feel you are welcome to join Salut’s Spanish
武侯祠大街19号
movie nights on Tuesdays, with movies shown on the little restaurant’s
big screen.
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