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Briefings from Jiangsu

Schools in Nanjing to Postpone Return from Summer Break by 3 Days

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With 1 September a Friday, so the decision to delay the new academic year. Teachers start on 31 August; schools and kindergartens on 4 September. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
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Is a Decent Shave in China Impossible? No, Thanks to Miniso!

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First glances may be suggestive of it being a retail paradise for single females. But closer inspection, plus a touch of trial and error, reveals it has much to offer almost anyone, including the best-value razors of decent quality...
Briefings from Jiangsu

Birthday Party Put on for Pair of Pandas Turning 7 in Nantong

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The Giant Panda House in Nantong Forest Safari Park prepared birthday cakes made of bamboo and fruit, for "Xinghui" and “Xingfan" who turned 7 on 12 August. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
Briefings from Jiangsu

Parents & Kids get Hands on in Nanjing Rubbish Sorting Competition

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24 families were the finalists in the contest, in which they were challenged to “turn waste into treasure”, choosing recyclables to then create useful products. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
Briefings from Jiangsu

Hybrid Rice, High in Yield, Crystal White in Looks, Developed in Wuxi

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The Quanyou 1610 is a new indica-japonica hybrid rice proven to return a wet rice yield per hectare of 15 tonnes, some 10 percent more than other varieties. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
Briefings from Jiangsu

Tributes Pour in after Suqian Traffic Cop Dies of Brain Haemorrhage on Duty

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Li Jianlan had been in a coma for over a month. His last words were, “There are many accidents at this intersection; let’s get out of the car and take a good look”. Full story (in Chinese) via this...
Briefings from Jiangsu

Suzhou Debuts Wireless Charging Piles for New Energy Vehicles

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The two piles, featuring both wired and wireless charging, have been installed in Suzhou New District. There were 308,400 NEVs in Suzhou in June, 2023, #1 in Jiangsu. Full story via this link.
Briefings from Jiangsu

Movie Star Cancels Nanjing Event; Refunds Fans Travel & Hotel Expenses

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Film and TV star, Zhao Liying, has been praised for her actions in refunding fans who had already travelled to Nanjing to see her; the event went online instead. 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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