Frank Hossack

Briefings from Jiangsu

Wuxi Metro Line 5 Celebrates Half its Stations Now under Construction

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The first phase of Wuxi Metro Line 5 runs between Yufudao and Xinyun Lu. As of 14 August, concrete was being poured on 11 of its 22 underground stations. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
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Singapore Airlines First to Roll out Check in Services in Downtown Suzhou

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On 15 August, Suzhou City Terminal became the first domestic inter-provincial terminal that can realise check-in and baggage check for international airlines. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
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4 Arrested in Murder of 26 Year Old Changzhou Woman

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Her body found in a local Changzhou river, the deceased, surnamed Bai, was reportedly murdered on 2 August after conflicts with the suspects over trivial life matters. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
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Nanjing Lukou Resumes International Transfer Channel after 3 Years

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11 passengers on the 15 August MU580 flight from Incheon, destined for Sydney and Thailand, took just half an hour to transfer, as opposed to 2 hours previously. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
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New Nanjing-Shanghai High Speed Line Commences Trial Operations

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G55301 departed Nanjing today, 16 August, at 08:00, as the first-trial operation train, leading to fare-paying passengers stepping on board in September. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
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Nanjing Achieves PM2.5 “Double First”; Cleanest Air Ever!

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Nanjing’s average now stands at 24.0mg per cubic metre, up 8.7 percent year on year, while the “excellent” rate of 82.9 percent has increased by 10.8 percent. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
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2,000 Astronomy Fans Turn up in Huai’an to See Perseids Meteor Shower

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The Nanjing Astronomers Association hosted the observation activity in the Starry Sky Camp in Xuyi. Eight large-aperture telescopes were amongst the kit on site. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
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Suqian Man Sells 220,000 Orchids; Jailed for Endangering Protected Plants

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The man from Xinyi, surnamed Wang, received 1 year and 3 months prison time plus a ¥2,000 fine for illegally purchasing wild plants under national key protection. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
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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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