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Renée Gray Beaumont

Jiangsu Olympic Madman Tragically Dies in Argentina

Jiangsu’s Chen Guanming, known as the “Olympic Madman” in China and across the globe, was recently killed in a tragic accident in Argentina while on his quest to break a Guinness world record. Erchenji Village in the Tongshan District of...

World’s Most Eco-Friendly Cargo Ship Built & Launched in Nanjing

The world’s most eco-friendly dry cargo vessel, Viikki, built by Nanjing’s Jinling Shipyard, was launched on 11 October 2017. The vessel is the first of two orders made by Finnish dry cargo shipping company ESL Shipping. Designed in Finland...

Recycling Receptacles Received on Guangzhou Lu

Nanjing’s Gulou District, where Guangzhou Lu meets Ninghai Lu, has received a shiny new push in the way of recycling awareness. Five brand-new recycling bins have just been installed at the junction when they were spotted by...

Nanjing’s Ming and Qing City Wall Saved from Jeopardy

Xuanwu lake and its surrounding Ming and Qing Dynasty wall has recently found itself in the midst of a scandalous decision to push ahead with two seemingly incredulous projects that will see parts the wall wrecked. ...

Nothing Better Than A Good Detox

Community rivers that flow through Nanjing city neighbourhoods have been given a good makeover and flush out. Becoming dirtier by the day, many a local resident have of late been complaining of a bad smell emanating...

Not Guilty Plea For Chinese USA Kidnap Case

Wednesday saw the first court appearance in the case of missing Chinese Illinois visiting scholar Ms. Zhang Yinging. The accused, Mr. Brendt. A. Christensen, 28, pleaded not guilty to the three charges against him. Christensen is...

Fear & Loathing in China

Today is gorgeous; crisp air brushes my face as I don my first sweater in what has felt like a very long time. I make my way over to the bus station and take a seat to wait. ...

Plastic Surgery; China’s Kowtow to the Kardashians

In less than two years a Nanjing woman has spent over ¥110,000 on plastic surgery after going under the knife a total of nine times. The woman is still disastrously unsatisfied and has battled in the...

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