Frank Hossack

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

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.

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

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...

Suzhou Debuts Wireless Charging Piles for New Energy Vehicles

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.

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

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.

Zhenjiang Police Road Show Talks Traffic Safety in Local Villages

The Jingkou Police road show uses videos and PPTs to highlight traffic safety risk prevention in rural areas, looking especially to the habits of senior villagers. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Registrations Now Open for Taizhou Half Marathon

A press conference held yesterday, 11 August, revealed the 2023 Taizhou Half Marathon shall be held on 15 October, with Taizhou Sports Park as starting line. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Nantong Police Crack Down; “You Can’t Use Douyin while Driving!”

At 60 km/h, looking down at a mobile phone for 3 seconds is equivalent to driving 50 meters with your eyes shut. Those caught get three points and a ¥50 fine. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Wuxi Cultural Venues’ Month Reflects Growing Interest in Traditional Culture

A total of 673 activities in Wuxi cultural venues have taken place, all of which expressing the openness, tolerance, innovation and creativity of Jiangnan culture. 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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