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Suzhou Metro Line 6 Accepted as Ready; Tests around the Corner

14 industry experts from other cities inspected all aspects of Line 6 between 2 and 4 June to unanimously accept its completion, readying the Line for tests involving 10,000 trial passengers. The 36.12 kilometre Line takes in landmarks such...

Questions Asked as Bank of Suzhou’s Executive Compensation Rises 42.79%

In just 1 year, Bank of Suzhou’s chairman, chairman of the supervisory board, president, three vice presidents, secretary of the board of directors and the assistant to the president have all changed. Full story (in Chinese) via this link;...

China Film Archive to Open in Suzhou this Thursday, 6 June!

As the first branch of China Film Archive outside Beijing, the facility offers a giant screen theatre, two special theatres and one VIP theatre. First screenings include, “The Cave of the Silken Web” (1927), returned by the National Library...

Canadian Solar Signs Deal to Settle Group Headquarters in Suzhou

Canadian Solar founder, Chairman, President and CEO, Shawn Qu, was in Suzhou for the signing of the investment of approximately ¥1.5 billion in a 20GWh energy storage system integration project and the group’s headquarters. Full story (in Chinese) via...

Suzhou Warns of “Smart Drug” Dangers as College Entrance Exam Season Begins

Feng Yi, deputy director of Suzhou Wuzhong District Mental Health Centre, has warned of the risks of taking medicines such as Ritalin, the stimulant often used to help improve the concentration and attention span of people with ADHD. Full...

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