Frank Hossack

Boy, 13, Fails Exam then Runs Away from Home in Xuzhou

Scolded by his parents, the boy hurriedly left home without a mobile phone in the evening rush hour. Police successfully tracked him down using surveillance cameras. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Xuzhou...

Return of the Street Barber! Seniors Enjoy Free Haircuts in Suzhou

Launched recently in Gusu District, “Little Scissors, Big Love, Love Barber Shop” is intended that seniors enjoy more convenient services, right on their very doorstep. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Suzhou via...

Wuxi Teacher Rides 20 Inch Folding Bike 1,300 KM in 8 Days

Gu Jun, 42, decided his mission was the Grand Canal, while others derided him as challenging the impossible. He cycled twice around Lake Tai in preparation. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Wuxi...

Nanjing Moves to Ban 30 Types of Dogs after Sichuan Rottweiler Bite Incident

It is now prohibited to raise 30 types of large dogs with a shoulder height exceeding 61cm, including the docile Saint Bernard, Afghan Hound and greyhound breeds. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read about Nanjing introduced as...

Bipolar Huai’an Lady Admitted to Hospital; Discharged after 20 days of “Recovery”

Ms. Xie’s emotions fluctuated significantly; she talked big, wanted to do big business, liked to spend money, but lost her temper when her family dissuaded her. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Huai’an...

Inn-Tech Conference in Xuzhou, World Capital of Construction Machinery?

The scale of Xuzhou’s construction machinery industry last year surpassed ¥170 billion; the XCMG Group has been ranked third globally for 3 consecutive years. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Xuzhou via this...

Parental Concerns as to “Radish Knife”; Jiangsu Consumer Protection Steps in

The protection agency seeks to abandon negative advertising slogans such as “If you don't like it, I'll cut you”, that target primary and secondary school students. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Jiangsu...

After Daughter’s Death, NJ’s “Fat Brother” Hero Gives Back; Food

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. For one young Nanjing man, that’s meant turning sacrifice, suffering and ultimately, tragedy, in the space of 2 short years, in to an instrument for the betterment of others who may have...

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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