Breaking News out of Nantong of Late

Asia’s 1st Offshore Wind Power Operation & Maintenance Mother Ship Debuts

With the capability for crew to directly transfer to and from wind turbines, the "Zhizhen 100” has completed 3 days of tests off the Nantong coast. Being taller than other ships, its wind farm maintenance operational window is widened....

60 Years of China-France Relations backdrop to Cultural Exchange in Nantong

During the "Charming Haimen" Sino-French cultural exchange event held on 14 April, foreign guests also visited the Qinglong Port 1806 Scenic Area, Zhang Jian Youth Research Centre and the Yisheng Cultural Expo Park. Full story (in Chinese) via this...

From Environment Destroyers to Protectors; Nantong Assigns Liability to Offenders

Haimen District is piloting the new model in which enterprises assume liability to compensate for damage they caused to the environment. The win-win sees the government no longer footing the bill and enterprises fulfilling social responsibilities. Full story (in...

Ban on Burning Paper Money in Nantong won’t Subside; is it “Feudal Superstition”?

Sales of paper money are continuing in Nantong despite the ban, while locals believe that the traditional custom of “Zhaku” (扎库) which has been passed down for thousands of years should not be banned across the board. Full story...

Parrot in Nantong Ignores Reeducation to Once Again Swear at Tourists

Huihui the parrot had 6 months of ideological education to mend his ways. Nodding in agreement to a proposal to use civilised language when back in public view at Nantong Forest Wildlife Park, Huihui simply waited until keepers were...

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