Frank Hossack

Wuxi Launches Policies to Retain Fresh Graduates to Work Locally

Among the benefits on offer is a housing contribution of ¥20,000 for college students choosing to work in Wuxi. Startup business subsidies also available. Full story via this link.

5 Cities in Jiangsu Join Traffic Accident Reporting App Initiative

Minor accidents in Wuxi, Xuzhou, Suzhou, Lianyungang and Taizhou can now be reported using the “Traffic Management 12123” app for collection of evidence. Full story via this link.

Security Personnel Assigned to 300,000 Small Biz Units in Nanjing

The personnel are to make daily checks for flammable or explosive substances, whether premises are inhabited, and for e-bikes correctly charged and parked. Full story via this link.

Nanjing and Suzhou Officially Defined as “First Tier” Cities; Wuxi Dropped

Diversity of lifestyle is one of five criteria used to create the annual list of new first-tier cities. Nanjing and Suzhou joined 13 others this year, while Wuxi was demoted. Full story via this link.

Man Drives BMW into River to Defraud Insurers (w/Stupid Mistake)

Insurance fraud is hardly new, but driving a top-end car into a river and completely submerging it is pushing the limits of both foolhardiness and safety. And being silly enough to virtually announce it to the world beforehand really...

Jiangsu Astronaut Heads to Space Station on Shenzhou 16!

As Shenzhou 16 lifted off headed to space yesterday, a group in Pei County of Xuzhou in Jiangsu watched with particular interest; the family of astronaut Zhu Yangzhou. Full story via this link.

World Taekwondo Council Elects Wuxi as 2025 Championships’ Host

Wuxi beat out bids by Charlotte in the USA, Sofia in Bulgaria, and Zagreb in Croatia to secure their hosting of the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships. Full story via this link.

Invasive Jellyfish’s Return to Lake Tai Proves Environmental Cleanup

Peach blossom Jellyfish, native to the Yangtze River basin, have returned to Lake Tai, despite 3.3 million more people living nearby and GDP up 100 percent in 10 years. Full story 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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