Frank Hossack

Nanjing Pedestrians Uncivilised but 90% of E-Bikers Wear Helmets

Nanjing’s traffic police don’t mince their words. As figures emerge showing an impressive 90 percent of e-bike riders in the city obey the new helmet law, traffic authorities are now calling out pedestrians, resolutely describing them as “uncivilised”. Yesterday, 5...

Nanjing-Vancouver Flights Resume as First North American Route

The resumption of international air travel to and from Nanjing continues, as a return flight from Vancouver touched down this afternoon at Nanjing Lukou, bringing the number of post-pandemic flights abroad now to four, on three different continents. China Eastern...

Coronavirus Winner; Suning’s Earnings in 2020 “Outstanding”

A mid-year performance preview report just released has revealed Nanjing-based Suning to have recorded record growth rates in its online business in 2020, driven primarily by the lockdowns brought on by the coronavirus. Released on 1 August, the report states...

Internet Celebrity Stolen! Double Lotus Draws Crowds and Thief

A tourist visiting Nanjing has landed himself in hot water after deciding that a double lotus he spotted in Xuanwu Lake Park would make for a good momento of his time here; he was picked up by law enforcement...

No Ticket Required from Today for Trains in Yangtze River Delta

Train travel across much of the Yangtze River Delta became a whole lot simpler today, with the launch of an “e-card” service whereby passengers need only use their smartphone at the ticket-check gate to realise train travel as if...

Giving Back; “Love Meal” Provider in Nanjing Seeks No Publicity

The owner of a run-of-the-mill restaurant in Nanjing has found herself in the headlines after seeking to avoid just that, all the while continuing her act of kindness to give out free meals to the penniless and others in...

Lukou Terminal 1 Reopens 29/7 with Stunning Design & Automation

The name of the game is automation at Lukou Airport Terminal 1, due to reopen in the coming days after 6 years of reconstruction. The unquestionably beautiful facelift has also brought with it numerous innovations in the form of...

China’s Ban on Plastic Straws & Bags Kicks in 1 September

With the clock ticking on a complete ban on non-reusable plastic straws in China by year end, drinks providers all over China are scrambling to put in place alternatives, discovering along the way additional expense and an apathetic public. 随着年底前中国全面禁止不可重复使用的塑料吸管的时间紧迫,中国各地的饮料供应商都在争先恐后地推出替代品,但在此过程中发现了额外的费用和公众的冷漠。 Back...

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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