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If you’ll be traveling in China and aren’t conversant in Mandarin, you might want to solicit the help of ChinaONEcall, an interpreting service that provides a 24/7 telephone link to professional English & Mandarin speaking staff who can communicate on your behalf.
China ONE call provides a 24/7 telephone link to professional English & Mandarin speaking staff who can communicate on your behalf. Using chinaONEcall will enhance your stay in China, whether on business or for pleasure. No longer will there be an obstacle in your way, no more puzzled expressions and bewilderment; no more uncomfortable smiles at the impatient taxi …read more

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Where will you be when 2007 rolls to 2008?
If you’re spending the New Year’s eve in Tokyo, celebrate it away from the city hustle and bustle, in the luxury of your hotel room, at the Mandarin Oriental.

Check in on Dec 31 and check out on Jan 2, and enjoy the turning of the calendar year with this New Year Package:

Accommodation in a preferred room type for 2 nights
Sommelier’s selection of a bottle of premium Champagne with engraved hotel’s logo and date, and served in-room with a seasonal fruit platter.
A box of Osechi Ryouri (Traditional New Year’s food) with otoso, …read more

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Got a trip to China in your calendar? Here’s something you may want to do before the trip: brush up on your Mandarin language skills with a bit of help from an online Mandarin course.
You can practice your pronunciation and listening skills on their audio podcasts posted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For a list of past lessons, check this list of released podcasts.
Or if you need more than just a brush-up, you might want to sign up as a Premium Subscriber and obtain access to all 60 lessons, as well as access to a review center where you can …read more

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