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Teenagers Discover Fire in Huai’an; Guide First Responders on their Bikes

The three teenagers were nearby when the fire broke out in the Yangjing vegetable market garbage recycling station in Huai’an on 17 February. They used their smart-watches’ capabilities to call in firefighters, then rode in a relay to lead...

Guarding Fireworks Given Top Priority in Huai’an with 1st Responders on Duty 24/7

With its long history, Hexia Ancient Town is of great value, but also has many brick and wooden buildings with low fire resistance. “Failureless safety must be ensured with absolute vigilance”, said the local political instructor. Full story (in...

“Pond Master” in Huai’an Turns ¥1 Million Profit after 20+ Years’ Hard Work

Xu Changzhen (70) and her husband began contracting aquaculture on the Gaoyou Lake tidal flat in Jinhu County in 1999. Finally, they were this year able to pay salaries early to 23 employees, aged 53-76. Full story (in Chinese)...

Huai’an Police Remind: No Hairspray in Cans over 120ML Permitted on Trains

Officers have been on patrol in Huai’an’s two main railway stations, reminding passengers as to that which cannot be taken on trains while assisting to ease the flow as the New Year travel peak hits. Full story (in Chinese)...

First Fish Caught in Huai’an Reservoir in Time for New Year Dinner Tables

On 24 January, at Longwangshan Reservoir in Xuyi, fishermen began to pull in their nets to supply the market before Spring Festival; half a million kilograms are expected from the Reservoir this year. Full story (in Chinese) via this...

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