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Suzhou Port Celebrates Surpassing TEU Container Throughput of 10 Million in 2024

With the 10 millionth container dressed up for the occasion, a ceremony was held at midday on 26 December. Comprised of Taicang Port, Zhangjiagang Port and Changshu Port, the container throughput of Suzhou Port now ranks 8th in China....

Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou High Speed Railway Opens on Schedule

The G9508 departed Huzhou East at 09:45 a.m. on 26 December, destination Shanghai Hongqiao. Among the new stations along the route, Suzhou South Railway Station also makes it more convenient to travel from Nanjing to Wujiang. Full story (in...

Iconic Italian Brand Lavazza Opens 1st Ever Store in Suzhou by Jinji Lake

Lavazza’s cooperation with Lamborghini, together with is as honorary sponsor of the Rolex Shanghai Masters, has brought it much support from Chinese consumers. The store opened on 24 December in the core of Jinji Lake Business District. Full story...

New Station along Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou Drips with Local Culture 

Shengze Town’s new high-speed railway station’s decoration includes copper reliefs in the floor plus local weaving culture and silk industry references. More local elements are to be found in other stations along the Line to open at year end....

Suzhou Lady Leaps in to Action to Save Stranger, for the 3rd Time!

Wu Suhong performed 15 minutes of CPR on the man in critical condition on the road on 8 December, until a passing nurse joined in the efforts while they waited for an ambulance. Wu has also saved two other...

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