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Architecture in Nanjing Screams, “Why don’t You Just Finish it?”

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Nanjing has some cracking architecture. The best in China we argue; whether it be the Republican-era charms of former embassies or the modernities of space travel. Soon though, we will have another contender which really takes the biscuit. This Monday,...
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Savings of 50% Realised by Increased Nanjing-Hong Kong Flights

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With three weekly flights now between Nanjing and Hong Kong, so travel between the two is beginning to normalise. But for some, the cargo carried on board is a crucial part of the puzzle helping businesses maintain operations. On 14...
Feature Stories

Which is the Greatest? Capital of 6 Dynasties (or is it 10?)

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Ever heard that Nanjing is commonly known as one of the “three furnaces” of China? 听说过南京被称为中国的“三炉”之一吗？ Ever heard others say, “No, China has five furnaces; not just Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing, but also Xi’an and Changsha”. Still there are others who...
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The Global Crayfish Capital in our own Jiangsu Province

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China’s appetite for crayfish (longxia; 龙虾) is now well known all over the world. But the side effects of this enormous industry can be surprising, but just as appetising. And one in particular makes a visit to Xuyi worth...
Great Nanjingers

Worldwide Performing Pianist who began Life in Nanjing; Noël Lee

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Noël Lee was a globetrotting pianist and composer who also served for over 3 years during World War II and had a particular passion for the study of music for piano four hands. Noël Lee是一位环球钢琴家和作曲家，在第二次世界大战期间也服役了3年多，对钢琴四手音乐的研究特别热情。 Born in Nanjing on 25 December,...
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No Driver! Fully Automated Metro Line begins Trial Operations

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Nanjing is about to join the club of cities with a metro line on which trains run completely autonomously. Yes, that means no drivers in control of our city’s Metro Line 7 trains which have now commenced their test...
Building the Best; Architectural Highlights of Nanjing

The Building of Nanjing (8); The Nanjing Eye

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The timing and purpose were perhaps not the most fortunate. Opened in time for the 2014 Youth Olympics, named the Nanjing Eye and hot on the heels of the London Eye opening for the 2012 Olympics, comparisons and criticisms...
Reviews

WeChat Rocks; What’s Behind the World’s First Super App?

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Jiangsu TV-dating show, “Fei Cheng Wu Rao” (非誠勿擾), occasionally gets a foreigner on there for a bit of extra spice. Then Kevin Shimota turned up with his bike and tent. Every single prospective girl ditched him.  Not so fast, ladies....
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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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