Frank Hossack

Lung Cancer Screening; Easy Test Pioneered by Nanjing Doctors

Screening for lung cancer is by and large an expensive and time-consuming process which can only be done by larger medical facilities. But Nanjing doctors now look set to change all that, with a new procedure involving just one...

The Building of Nanjing (13); Chaotian Palace

Founder of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, was responsible for the naming of much of Nanjing. The City name itself was his idea, as was Chaotian Palace. 明朝的创始人朱元璋负责南京大部分地的命名。 这座城市的名字本身就是他的主意,朝天宫也是。 Today in part home to the Nanjing Municipal Museum, a world class...

Upgrade Begins on Key Section of Shanghai-Wuhan Expressway in Jiangsu

Work is now underway for an upgrade and expansion on the Taicang to Changzhou section of the Shanghai-Wuhan Expressway, over a length of 135 kilometres. Full story via this link.

“Nanjing Time-Honoured Brands” List Expands to 103

The fifth batch of "Nanjing Time-Honoured Brands” has been released, among which is the Sunrise Feather Fan out of Gaochun District, dating back 40 years. Full story via this link.

More International Flights out of Nanjing to Southeast Asia

The rebound in international flights fromNanjing Lukou continues, with new services now operating to two southeast-Asia capitals; Bangkok and Manila. Full story via this link.

Big New Solar Power Project Commissioned for Nanjing 

Solar PV and energy-storage expert, Solar, has commissioned a new project in Nanjing to generate 7.05 million kWh annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 7,028+ tonnes. Full story via this link.

Supermarket in Nanjing sells Oranges for ¥128 EACH

The BHG supermarket in Nanjing’s Deji Plaza is mired in controversy for selling oranges for ¥128 each. In defence; “It’s a boutique store, so things are more expensive”. Full story via this link.

British School Students Spoilt for Choice on Career Day

This is the time of year for many students to start pondering their professional futures. It’s a time to start thinking about university applications, personal statements and the like, and so any good school will do their best to...

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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Nanjing’s International Flights; All Change for Summer Schedule

April is rolling around, and with it comes a new schedule for flights in and out of Nanjing Lukou...

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