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Clarifications to China's New Labor Law

On May 8th, the PRC State Council issued a comment draft (in Chinese) of the Labor Contract Law Implementation Regulations.  China Law Blog as written an informative article, which we've reprinted here.

Earthquake News

For those of us in Dongguan, getting news about the earthquake is a bit difficult at least. With no access to CNN, BBC etc and basically no English language television except those with satellite TV, we're left in the dark.

For those of you looking for current updates, Twitter is one of the better sources.  I've also listed some good sources in my blog Chna Fubar.  In addition Shanghiist has been posting frequent updates.

Do you take Visa?  MasterCard?

A lot of "stuff" going on about the visa situation for folks coming to China.  First, if you're reading this from your home country and plan on getting your visa in Hong Kong, forgettaboutit.  Hong Kong is currently only processing visa's for Hong Kong residents, at least until after the Olympics.

One-Eyed Panda recently attended an AmCham seminar in Beijing regarding the visa situation.  His blog post has one of the more recent updates.  Of course this changes moment to moment, so check around for updates

New Restaurants

Lots of new restaurants have opened up, some favorites have closed. We will be updating Dongguan Dining with new places, new faces and mourning the ones that left. Look for updates when we get the new site up and running.

Forums

We got out of the forum business, but for social networking  we suggest the Dongguan Group at Expatacular. They arrange outings and get-togethers, in addition to the normal discussions about life in Dongguan.  Can also be reached by www.dongguanexpat.com

China Charlie continues to post articles on his website, China Charlie.com.  the same interesting outlook on life here in the Middle Kingdom

Party photos,on  Dongguan Nightlife

One for the Road - Visit their new website for all the news, fun, photos, and also a bit of history of where the term "One for the Road"  originated.  See the link to the right for direct access to One for the Road

The new Hyatt Regency Dongguan is now open in the scenic Songshan Lake District, with a great buffet breakfast, dinner and lunch. Rooms available.  For more information call +86 769 2289 1234 or visit their web site www.dongguan.regency.hyatt.com

Continuing Events

Sanctuary Spa

Outdoor Yoga sessions for men and women on Sundays from 3:15pm to 4:30pm.  Contact them a 2203 2808 or 2203 2809.

Pizzeria Calzone

Sunday Pasta Roundup in addition to the Saturday Pizza Roundup.  All you can eat pasta for 68rmb/person. contact them at 2250 2420 for more information/reservations

O Lusitano

Daily Lunch Buffet!  Order from either a la carte or buffet!

New Concept Mandarin

Has opened a branch in Dongguan. Their office is at New World Garden (Xin Shi Jie Hua Yuan), Garden Road (Hua Yuan Lu), No. 15/1, Dongcheng District, 523110,  Dongguan, Guangdong Province.  Phone:0769-22489240, or e-mail: dongguan@newconceptmandarin.com or jns@newconceptmandarin.com.cn

Rumors and News

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Miscellany

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