Breaking News out of Suzhou of Late

China’s 5th Antarctic Research Base Opened; Materials Came from Suzhou

Some 30,000 cubic meters of construction materials shipped out of Zhangjiagang in November were used for the construction of Pacific facing Qinling Station which was completed and opened on 7 February. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read...

PAG Private Equity Chooses Suzhou for China Headquarters

6 February sawPAG sign a cooperation agreement with Suzhou High-tech Zone to there establish its China headquarters to coordinate and manage its various asset management businesses in the country. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute...

Wear Hanfu or Ethnic Minority Costumes to Ride Suzhou Metro for Free

From 9 to 17 February, passengers wearing full the traditional costumes can enter Suzhou Rail Transit stations for free. Staff will confirm and open the access accordingly, without the need to swipe cards or scan codes. Full story (in...

National Food & Drink Awards in Suzhou Gives Best Chef to an American

Michael D. Rosenblum, chef at Langbanxuan in Guangzhou, took the top honour at the second “Food & Drink” Awards, held at the Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou. That venue took “New Restaurant of the Year”. Full story (in Chinese) via...

Suzhou 2023 GDP Announced as ¥2.47589 Trillion; Far & Away Top in Jiangsu

With 4.6 percent growth on 2022 and a GDP per capita greater than Shanghai, Suzhou’s GDP breaks down as ¥19.52 billion, ¥1,154.14 trillion and ¥1,291.68 trillion from the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, respectively. Full story (in Chinese) via...

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