How lofty and modern must a building be in orderto express, even enhance, the beauty and artistic sensibility of the times? Howprogressive and bustling must a location be in order to embrace the glory ofsuch extraordinary times? How bright and splendid must a prospect be in orderto reflect soaring future of the times? In Dongguan, the landmark 289-metersuper high-rise Dongguan World Trade Center is set to reveal the answers.

· The World Trade Center of Dongguan

The 68-floor, 289-meter high World Trade Centerof Dongguan is the area's flagship structure. Accordingly, the offices of TimesProperty Dongguan Branch, located on the building's fortieth floor, have beenestablished as a model suite for the decor of the entire structure. That decoris simple and tasteful, conveying a modern artistic vocabulary. The materialsare environmentally friendly too, posing no risk to human health. Everythinghas been accomplished with such care and attention that it took amonth-and-a-half from the start of the decorating process till the official housewarmingevent. However, once everything was ready, the Dongguan Branch immediatelydemonstrated speed, efficiency and professionalism in the classic TimesProperty style.

· Fully automatic access control ensures 24-hoursecurity

· The spacious and simple reception hall

· The white office furniture and green pottedplants are refreshing and pleasing to the eye

· The meeting room, situated high above thecity, offers a stunning view of prosperous central Dongguan

Times Property Dongguan Branch, having devotedsix grueling weeks to the decoration of its new suite on the fortieth floor ofthe World Trade Center, held its grand housewarming ceremony on September 12. Thesenior managers and colleagues from the Group and branches in different cities wereon hand for the wonderful celebration.

· A trio of happy guests

The housewarming ceremony started at 9:30 onSeptember 12. Distinguished guests from the Group and branches in differentcities arrived at the office in quick succession. Group vice-presidents Mr.Guan, Mr. Bai and Mr. Cheng, along with Ms. Tan, general manager of Brand andMarketing Center of the Group; Mr. Cen, general manager of the Dongguan Branch;Mr. Yu, general manager of the Beijing Branch; and Mr. Huang, deputy generalmanager of the Dongguan Branch, cut the ribbon for the new office at 10:15, amost auspicious time for the start of a joyous housewarming.

· The ribbon-cutting ceremony

· The energetic "lion dance"performance inspired prayers for prosperity

The six guests of honor painted the eyes of thelions with cinnabar. With that "finishing touch," the ceremonyreached its pinnacle.

· The ceremony of painting the lions' eyes

· Dongguan Branch General Manager Cen holds thecelebration couplet

· Mr. Shum Siu Hung, general manager of the DongguanBranch, gives red packets to guests

· A photo of the senior managers from the Group,Beijing Branch and Dongguan Branch

· A photo of the guests from the Group and branchesand the entire Dongguan Branch staff

Times Property, on May 26, acquired the mostexpensive land plot in Hengli, marking "square one" on its path ofdevelopment in Dongguan. On June 15, Times established the Dongguan Branch. OnSeptember 12, the Dongguan Branch officially moved into its new home. Thus, TimesProperty has set a remarkable pace in Dongguan, and the Dongguan Branch is sureto bring many achievements in the days to come.