Frank Hossack

The Building of Nanjing (35); Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

He dreamed of a strong, unified and democratic China, in death creating an everlasting symbol of China’s transition from empire to republic. Today, the Sun Yat-sen mausoleum remains a must see for both Chinese and international visitors to Nanjing. 他梦想着一个强大、统一和民主的中国,在死亡中创造了中国从帝国向共和国过渡的永恒象征。...

No Uniform Policy in Changzhou Primary School Causes Heated Discussion

With both supporters and detractors, the Principal of Changzhou Juqian Street Primary School stated their policy thus: “Our school does not have school uniforms, children should be colorful; do not use uniforms to not stifle children's individuality”. Full...

Wuxi Launches Direct Shipping Route from Jiangyin to Sihanoukville in Cambodia

18 May saw the cargo ship YUANYAO depart Jiangyin to officially open the new route that will primarily export textiles, clothing, machinery, automobiles and steel, to bring back Cambodian rice, cassava and other high-quality agricultural products. Full story (in...

Pet Expo in Changzhou Inaugurates “Cute Pet Recommendation Officers”

The 2-day expo, which opened on 17 May at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together hundreds of pet-related players, also launched a cooperation with Ctrip revealing four pet-friendly themed routes in Changzhou. Full story (in Chinese) via this...

Suzhou Primary School Students Taught Importance of Truth & Objectivity in Journalism

An initiative of the Yangtze Evening News, the First Experimental Primary School of Canglang New Town recently learnt all the basics of journalism. Afterward, Zhang Yanze of Class 1 (2) said, “This class is so interesting! It turns out...

Sanitation Workers are Test Subjects for Foot Massage Competition Held in Yangzhou

Spending many hours every day walking, the public cleaning staff were the ideal candidates for the 50 contestants to show off their skills in the 18 May competition which ranked them for theoretical knowledge, service etiquette and practical skills....

Girl’s Life Valued at ¥3,000 after Suqian Doctor Saves Her from Drowning in Xuzhou

After rescuing the girl who had fallen into a 1.8 metre deep lake in Kuaizaiting Park, Liu Shuai with the First People's Hospital of Sihong County was recognised as a “righteous and courageous person” while also receiving his financial reward....

¥5,000 Reward Offered to Trace Eloping Young Racoon Couple in Zhenjiang

Taking up their residency in the Chixiaoyu Wetland Park as recently as 30 April, the  1-year old male and female raccoons dug a hole to escape their cage, having had an attempt on 1 May thwarted. Park tickets 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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