Breaking News out of Nantong of Late

Ex Deputy Mayor of Nantong Jailed for 15.5 years, Fined ¥4.3 Million

It was found that from 1997 to 2020 Qin Jianping took advantage of his positions and elsewhere to illegally received property equivalent to more than ¥44.35 million. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about...

DP Secretary in Nantong Jailed for ¥5.6 billion in Lost State Owned Assets

Money laundry, abuse of power and accepting bribes have earned Chen Xiaodong 14 years, 6 months in prison and a fine of ¥1.3 million; proceeds to be recovered. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials...

Nantong Branch of Bank of Shanghai Fined ¥950,000

Information disclosed on 20 December showed the Bank’s crimes as deposit-loan links, credit-management failure, off-balance sheet trading and lax background checks. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Nantong via this link.

Electric Car Drivers Beware 20% Highway Charging Rule; Nantong Reminds

Rugao Police found a driver reversing back to a G15 service area to recharge; 12 points plus ¥200 fine. NEVs on less than 20% are required by law to exit highways. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read...

Capitalising on a Capitalist! Nantong Launches New Tourism Promotion

The Nantong effort leverages the legacy of Zhang Jian, known as China’s number one industrialist, in a three-pronged promotion with specially commissioned videos. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Nantong via this link.

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