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Squat’s Up; A Guide to Chinese Toilets

Going to the bathroom is second nature, but when in China, you might want to think twice and enter at your own risk. Squat toilets are not actually such a hassle, if it is clear what to expect, what...

Renting an Apartment in Nanjing

Haven’t found your apartment yet? Check out our previous guide to finding an apartment in Nanjing. You have found the perfect flat and can’t wait to move in? Before you charge ahead, just be aware that there are a number of issues...

Nanjing South Railway Station 101; All You Need Know

True to its designation as the largest railway station in Asia by area, Nanjing South Railway station can be quite a daunting place from which to be trying to catch a train. The Nanjinger breaks down the station into manageable...

Getting a Haircut in China (inc. Essential Vocabulary!)

What do you get when you cross a foreigner with a Chinese hair-dresser? This sounds like the opening line of a poor joke. For expats living in China, however, this combination is no joke; it is our unnerving reality. The...

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Nanjing Goes Negative as Suzhou Surges in China’s Trade Shuffle

Nanjing has found itself in the wrong column of China’s latest foreign trade rankings. While most major cities grew...

From Suzhou to Liverpool by Bike, One Student Makes the Link Real

Student Luke Rimmer left Suzhou on Tuesday with a bicycle, a ridiculous distance ahead of him and, by his...

Nanjing North Tops Out, but Jiangbei Still Wants Its Metro

Today’s last concrete pour at Nanjing North Railway Station felt like one of those construction moments that actually means...

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