Frank Hossack

Personal Politics Count for 3,500 Flight Attendant Applicants

Seen sometimes in our communities with their pristine appearance, distinctive uniforms and giveaway carry-on bags, are flight attendants, or to be more politically correct, cabin crew. But less than 10 percent of those who apply for the much-envied positions...

Massive Nanjing Mall Burnt Down because of Electromagentic Cooker

An investigation held the fire of 29 October, 2022, causing ¥22 million in damages to the Jinsheng Mall at Zhongyang Men, was down to Sichuan Pickled Fish on 2F. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read about Nanjing...

Suzhou University Releases Obituary for Pan Junhua, Applied Optics Expert

A pillar of the astronomical community and a doctoral supervisor with the University, Pan was the founder of China’s optical manufacturing technology. He was 94. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Suzhou via this...

Nanjing Metro Line 5 Officially begins Trial Operations

Following its acceptance, the southern section of Nanjing Metro Line 5 in Jiangning District officially began trial operations without passengers on 19 December. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read about Nanjing introduced as never before via this link.

Chinese Flying Chicken is Highlight at New Agricultural Products Expo

Detoxified Pufferfish and Odorless Goats joined the eclectic mix at the expo held by Nantong from 15-17 December at the Shanghai Agricultural Exhibition Centre. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Nantong via this link.

Donald Trump’s (Kind of) Suit Maker Opens up in Nanjing; Deji Plaza Happy

The Italian Brioni, with suits going for ¥40,000, low end, was opened by the brand’s CEO, Brand Ambassador and Deji GM; Trump reportedly buys his “off the rack”. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read about Nanjing introduced...

Skywalker Departs Dock, Destination Singapore, in Nantong for Norwegians

An offshore wind farm inspection vessel, the 90-metre long “Skywalker” is the first commercial sea ship in China to obtain the DNV Silent-E underwater noise rating. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Nantong via...

China’s 1st Astronaut in Nanjing for Astronomical Book Launch

Zhao Chuandong was joined by Gan Weiqun, chief scientist of the “Kuafu-1” satellite, to launch “Up into the Sky - A Trilogy of Chinese Astronomy Development”. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read about Nanjing introduced as never...

About Me

Editor-in-Chief of The Nanjinger, Frank Hossack, is a multi-award winning Radio/TV host and voice-over artist who has worked in China for the past 32 years. Frank has also written for Time magazine, the Wall Street Journal and The Times, appeared on the BBC and LBC, and been cited by CNN, China Daily and the New York Times, among many others.
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