Frank Hossack

My Story of Chinese Hanzi 2023 Contest in Zhenjiang Won by Syrian Teenager

The contest’s Zhenjiang Division, held on 4 July, attracted 12 entries from foreigners all over Jiangsu, mostly students, to show their understanding of Chinese culture. Full story via this link.

100 Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshops to be Launched in Rural Jiangsu

The workshops are to be legally registered business entities that rely on representative intangible cultural heritage to carry out the protection and inheritance thereof. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Nanjing and Wuxi Supercharge China’s Semiconductor Production 

China continues its Herculean efforts to wean itself off a dependency on other countries for the semiconductors employed in an ever-increasing array of scenarios. Here in Jiangsu, it’s Nanjing and Wuxi leading the mission direction, as illustrated by recent...

WeChat Caves after University in Nanjing Moves to Cancel Payment System

WeChat has given in to Nanjing University of Science & Technology, among other universities, cancelling a 0.6 percent transaction fee for on-campus payments. Full story via this link.

Jiangsu Youth Football Super League Opens in Nanjing

Lead referee for the League took the oath at the official opening held yesterday in Nanjing’s Lishui District. Matches began today and last until 18 August. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Official Apology from Suzhou Station after Train Leaves Passengers Behind

On 30 June, the K1505 train stopped at platform 4 of Suzhou Railway Station ignored a small number of passengers still coming onto the platform and departed. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Ride Hailing & Truck Drivers Given Care Fund in Suqian; First in Jiangsu

The Care Fund has raised more than ¥1 million in donations from all walks of life, in recognition of drivers' important contributions to economic and social development. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Exciting Exhibitions Await; Nanjing Kicks off “Summer of Culture & Museums”

Nanjing's Chinese Imperial Examination Museum launched the series of 103 themed exhibitions providing experiences allowing children to “grow up in the museum”. 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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