Frank Hossack

The Building of Nanjing (15); Purple Mountain Cableway

It used to be a somewhat rickety affair. And then in recent years it got a facelift. Well, more of a complete reconstruction job, really. For many though, it’s just not the same as it was back in the...

H&M and Disney Brand Children’s Clothing Found to Substandard

After spot checks, the Jiangsu Provincial Market Supervision Administration recently found 12 brands to be substandard in regards to their fibre content. Full story via this link.

Shanghai & Suzhou Basketball Teams Kicked out; ¥5 Million Fine

The CBA has punished Shanghai Jiushi and Suzhou Kentia for alleged match fixing, disqualifying them from the 2022-23 season and suspending their head coaches. Full story via this link.

Maintenance to Shut Down Bridge across Yangtze; Make Alternate Plans

From 01:00 to 05:00 on 21 April, the Jiajiang Bridge that leads to and from the Yingtian Da Jie Yangtze River Tunnel shall be completely closed for maintenance. Full story via this link.

Tea Festival Acknowledges 20,000 Employed in Local Tea Production

Yesterday, 17 April, saw the opening of the the 17th China Yizheng “Green Poplar Spring Morning” Tea Culture Economic & Trade Tourism Festival in Huai’an. Full story via this link.

Warning of ¥3 Million Fine for Price Manipulation Ahead of May Day

The Jiangsu Provincial Market Supervision Bureau issued the reminder to the catering, accommodation and tourism sectors. Suspicious pricing can be reported to 12315. Full story via this link.

¥12,000 Taxi Fare to Lhasa is New Online Craze; Didi Not Amused

Have memories of childhood practical jokes? Like calling random-local numbers claiming to be from a power utility, saying, “Is your fridge running”. They disappear for a moment and return in the affirmative, to which you say, “Better go catch...

No Nonsense Brewing; Beer Like Back Home Knocks it out the Park

You know what they say; “You can’t teach an old fish new tricks”. It’s an apt descriptor too, when talking about Nanjing’s Old Fish Elite Brewing Fresh Beer Workshop. For this particular old fish stands out from the competition for...

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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