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Suzhou & Shanghai Orchestras Unite for Opening of New Grand Theatre

Suzhou National Orchestra and Shanghai Opera House Symphony Orchestra came together for the opening of the Suzhou Shishan Grand Theatre on 31 August. Audiences can look forward to shows such as “Phantom of the Opera” and “Cats”. Full story...

Drones Police Ship Crewmen Throwing Rubbish into Yangtze River in Suzhou

The man was detained by Taicang Maritime Safety Administration after drone footage revealed his discarding cold-drink packaging into the River. Actively admitted his mistakes, the crew member took the initiative to salvage other waste. Full story (in Chinese) via...

Fully Automated Suzhou Metro Line 8 Unanimously Approved as Ready

A 4-day assessment meeting which concluded 27 August agreed that Line 8 has met the requirements for fully automatic operation at GoA4 level, meaning initial operation is a go. Line 8 is 35.6KM long, with 28 stations and 12...

Work Underway on Suzhou East Railway Station; Completion Expected in 2027

Located in the core of Wusong Bay Future City and Sangtian Science Island in SIP, and with an area of 250,000 square metres, the aim for Suzhou East Railway Station is to be a new gateway to industry and...

2 Dead, 1 Injured after Car Careers into E-bikes in Zhangjiagang of Suzhou

The accident took place along Zhenxing Dong Lu in Zhangjiagang Economic Development Zone at 13:49 on 27 August. The man driving the car, surnamed Qu and aged 29, is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. Full story...

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