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Suzhou’s Romantic “Rose Grilled Skewers” are Latest Innovative Internet Craze

The rose skewers that comprise pink steamed buns in the shape of roses paired with condensed milk are the creation of a barbecue restaurant near Guanqian Jie in Gusu District which is now packed with diners every evening. Full...

Suzhou Charity Apologies for Security Guards Driving Away People Sheltering from Rain

After complaints were received, the Suzhou Charity Federation issued a statement on 14 August to apologise; security guards responsible were severely criticised and educated, and members of the public involved were contacted to apologise. Full story (in Chinese) via...

Now Official! Suzhou North Railway Station Set to be Major YRD Hub

Some 170,000 square metres have been set aside for the expanded Station, which when completed in November of 2027 shall see trains arriving and departing on 24 lines spread over 10 platforms. Full story (in Chinese) via this link;...

Woman in Suzhou Lying on Road to Sunbathe Run over by Car

It was the 7th time Ms Yang chose to sunbathe on the road in her residential community in Zhangjiagang. Ms Min, who backed out of her parking space and over Yang’s legs, was held responsible by the PSB, with...

Students from Kunshan in Suzhou Win International Robotics Competition

With their outstanding ability and teamwork spirit, Sun Zhe and Qu Lichen from Kangqiao School Kunshan Campus won the 2024 MakeX Robotics Competition-Australia Intercontinental Tournament held recently in Perth, Australia. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read lots...

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