Frank Hossack

Nanjing Metro Vertical Marathon; 53 Stations in 9 Hours, 58 Minutes

Contestants have been eschewing the escalators and climbing the stairs of the Nanjing Metro. 10 managed to complete the check-in tasks for 53 stations. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Crack Down on Fake Booze in Nanjing Sees Retailers Hit with Fines

If a retailer cannot provide a legal source for the alcohol they sell and cannot prove they did not know it to be counterfeit, the Trademark Law allows fining the retailer. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

New Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing to Close the Gap in September

The entire deck for the Nanjing Xianxin Road Yangtze River Bridge, a 1,760-metre-long  super-long-span suspension bridge, is close to completion. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

It’s Grape Picking Season! Eat, Drink & Have Fun in Nanjing

The 7th Pancheng Grape Picking Season in Nanjing’s Jiangbei New Area features open air movies, BBQ, cocktails and, oh yes, more than a few grapes. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

China’s 1st Methanol Dual Fuel Container Ship Launched in Yangzhou

The launch of the carbon-zero capable, “Eco Maestro”, from the slipway of Xindayang Shipyard on 17 August, is emblematic of growth in Yangzhou’s shipbuilding. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

2022 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Now on in Qidong, Nantong

Taking place at the Bihaiyinsha Scenic Spot in Qidong, the “Future” tier of the Tour shall see competition for the men’s and women’s gold medals on 20 August. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

New Nanjing-Shanghai Rail Link Realises 100% 5G Coverage

Yesterday was a big deal for high-speed trains in China. Not only did it mark the first trial operation of a real train on the Yangtze River Shanghai-Nanjing High-speed Railway, it also heralded in an era for continuous 5G...

Hydrogen Safety Back in Limelight after Fire in Lianyungang

The 13 August fire caused by a hydrogen leak in Donghai County of Lianyungang led to an evacuation of nearby residents and heated discussions. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

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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