Newsletter Maxxelli Chengdu October 2008

1. Maxxelli Real Estate SUZHOU | WUXI | CHENGDU | HANGZHOU | CHONGQING
October 2008
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CHENGDU UPDATE
MRE CHENGDU SPOTLIGHT
MRE FOCUS
● A.B.E. Charity Cup, a yearly held soccer tournament organized by the
three Chambers of Commerce, saw sixteen teams participating on Sunday,
October 19. All the proceeds from this event, an estimated amount of RMB Chengdu Climate and Weather
25,000, will be used to support local children welfare charities. Maxxelli Chengdu’s climate is steady and predictable. There are roughly
four seasons in Chengdu, even though it basically never freezes or
Real Estate supported the event as a “gold sponsor” and was participating
snows in winter, many homes still feel cold as Chengdu buildings
with its Chengdu and Chongqing teams. Congratulations to the Great have no central heating systems. The winter temperatures range
Company, the champion of this year’s ABE. from 5-10 C.
● The Sixth Chengdu International Computer Festival, held in Chengdu
Spring and autumn are generally very pleasant. Spring sees a bit of
on September 26, was seeing sales records. Approximately 2000 rain, but not unbearable. The only down side during those two
companies joined the pageant including over 30 well-known international seasons is the lack of blue sky and sun in Chengdu. A combination
companies like IBM, Intel and Samsung. The fair has been held at of humidity, pollution, and clouds blowing off the Tibetan Plateau
Chengdu‘s Southern Wuhou District, which has recently been declared the contributes to Chengdu’s numerous overcast days. Spring and fall
“Core Business District of Electronic Information Industry of West China“. temperatures are roughly 15-25° C.
● A major airplane manufacturing project, worth 600 million RMB, is about Summer here is hot and humid. Locals try to get outside whenever
to be launched in Chengdu by the end of October. The project, run by possible, but more commonly at night for cold tea or beer drinking
or to sweat out at some hotpot restaurants. The average
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAC), will make Chengdu become temperature is about 25-35° C in summertime.
the second important production base of large-scale aircrafts in China.
● A Forbes research amongst 652 business cities in mainland China
resulted in Chengdu being on rank 12, rising two places up compared to MRE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
last year. Main criteria for this evaluation has been entrepreneurial activity
and private capital vitality in the targeted business cities. Cristina Xiang
● The EUCCC invites EU companies to join the EU-Sichuan Investment & joined Maxxelli Real Estate Chengdu in
Cooperation Conference from October 25-27. Targeted are companies July 2008. As HR and Administration
interested in investing in and reconstruction of Sichuan province. Officer she among more finds new
talents for Maxxelli team.
● The next Women in Business (W.I.B) Networking event will be held next
Her email address is:
Friday noon, October 31. The three Chambers of Commerce in Chengdu c.xiang@maxxelli.net
invite working women in Chengdu to strengthen relations to each other.
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
furnished
OTHER R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S
The Sultan—Turkish Restaurant
The Sultan is the only Middle Eastern-style restaurant in
Chengdu and convinces with its cozy style and great menu
offering a range of halal dishes which caters for meat lovers and
vegetarians. Our comfortable outdoor seating is perfect for
smoking sheesha and enjoying an appetizer in the sun. For
groups who prefer indoor dining and want to relax in comfort, we
have an airconditioned private room adorned with floor cushions.
The Sultan Come in and get a slice of Turkish living at The Sultan.
苏坦土耳其餐吧
Dushi Jin‘an Building, 1 South Yulin MUST TRY THE DONER KEBAB!
Rd.
玉林南街1号都市金岸附14号
Highly Recommended:
Tel: 8555 4780
Feta Cheese Salad, Humus, Doner Kebab, Falafel, Turkish Naan,
Opening hours: 11am — 11pm Baklava, Turkish Coffee, Turkish Yogurt, Sheesha.
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