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Briefings from Jiangsu

Much Anticipated Nanjing Metro Line 5 to Start Trial Operation by Year End

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Track laying is complete on the Jiangning section of Line 5. It’s acceptance check is expected in October or November, leading to trial runs without passengers. Full story via this link.
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Shanghai Grand Hotel in Lianyungang, Built in 1933, Renovated after Lawsuit

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Restoration of the Hotel is finally underway, after a public-interest lawsuit was filed requesting the court to order the fulfilling of responsibilities in cultural-relic protection. Full story via this link.
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Suqian Luoma Lake 1 of 3 Determined by Ministry of Culture & Tourism

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The Lake joins Beihai Yintan in Guangxi and Hainan Qionghai Boao Dongyu Island as the new batch of National Tourist Holiday Areas released by the Ministry. Full story via this link.
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16 Pilot “Courtyard Economy” Villages to be Built in Nanjing this Year

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In a courtyard economy, farmers use their home’s land and surroundings as a base, and their families as producers, to provide local-agricultural products and services. Full story via this link.
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10,000 over 80s Living Alone in Jiangsu to Receive Smart Bracelets

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When an alert condition is triggered, the smart bracelet, which monitors the wearer’s health condition, shall automatically dial an emergency contact number. Full story via this link.
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Zhenjiang Revises 22Q1 GDP after 23Q1 Shows Economic Decline

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Zhenjiang reported a GDP of ¥130.367 billion for the first quarter of 2023, a year on year increase of 4.1 percent after last year’s data was “benchmarked”. Full story via this link.
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15 Y.O. Girl Wins Nanjing Chainsaw Horror Escape Room Case

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She suffered a palm fracture during a visit to an escape room in Nanjing, leading her to file a lawsuit against the venue and demand compensation. That teenager has now won her case, netting her almost two grand in...
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Nanjing Travel Agency Offers 20-30K Monthly Salary to Tour Guides

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With tour guides generally paid ¥5,000-10,000 each month, the GM at one Nanjing travel agency says the generous offer is necessary for the company’s development. Full story via this link.
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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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