Frank Hossack

Woman Falls to Her Death in Zifeng Tower Looking at Phone

When simultaneously looking at a phone while performing another task, there is a multitude of things that can go wrong. Not least, paying the ultimate price; death. That’s the tragedy which befell one lady in Nanjing lately, in the City’s tallest building. 当在执行另一项任务的同时看手机时,可能会出现很多问题。 最重要的是,付出最终的代价;死亡。这就是最近在南京市最高建筑中发生在一位女士身上的悲剧。 The accident happened this past Sunday,...

Beware Catkin Allergy “Miracle Cure”; Nanjing Lady Hospitalised

Chinese call it the “flying catkins season” (飞絮季), the time of year which hay-fever sufferers dread most. But the stuffiness, itching and runny nose has put one lady in hospital, after overuse of a presumed miracle cure for allergies...

Winners of Chinese Language Competition in Ireland Awarded Visit to Nanjing

In the final round, six contestants took first prize for their reciting and explaining of Chinese poems. County Cork, Ireland, is sister city to Jiangsu Province. Full story via this link.

Nanjing Students Win “Internet+” Innovation & Entrepreneurship Contest

The "Pioneer of Light and Shadow Transfer - Billion Pixel Infrared Intelligent Imaging" project by Nanjing University of Technology won in Chongqing on 9 April. Full story via this link.

Helicopter Innovation Alliance Established in Nanjing

With 20 members, including NUAA, the Alliance, which held its inaugural meeting yesterday, is to establish a scientific and technological innovation system. Full story via this link.

RoboMaster 2023 Held at Nanjing University of Technology Sports Centre

29 teams from seven provinces and cities took part in the university league tournament between 7 and 9 April. China University of Mining and Technology took 1st place. Full story via this link.

Yellow Haze Warning; Sandstorms Incoming to Jiangsu

At 09:33 today, the Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow-haze warning; dust and a moderate haze are expected across Jiangsu over the next day. Full story via this link.

What’s Got So Many Nanjing People So Hacked off about the Metro?

Enter into a conversation with someone from Banqiao about the Nanjing Metro, drop in the words, “Line 8”, and be more-than-likely met with a response comprising a scowl and a bunch of expletives. Forgive them; they’ve been waiting since...

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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