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Breaking News out of Xuzhou of Late

Xuzhou Police Organise Professional Photo Shoot for all Officers & Families

The activity by Xuzhou Entry-Exit Border Inspection which began on 8 January, further stimulated the professional identity of police officers, sense of belonging and honour. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Xuzhou via this...

Aggrieved Xuzhou 12 Year Old Boy Speaks out against Untrained Bus Driver

The boy’s preferential treatment card, received after his father died in the line of duty, was questioned as fake by the driver. Xuzhou authorities are to strengthen driver training. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute...

Former Xuzhou Deputy Mayor Given 13.5 Years in Prison for Accepting Bribes

Wang Qiaoquan made his illegal gains between 2011 and 2022. Fined ¥3 million, Wang’s criminal proceeds have been recovered and turned over to the state treasury. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Xuzhou via...

200 Shops Now Open in Restored Grand Canal Ancient Town in Xuzhou

Li Sheng, mayor of Xinyi City, said that Yaowan Ancient Town, as an ancient canal town dating back over 1,400 years, embodies the essence of Grand Canal culture. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials...

Modelling Enthusiast Carves 30,000 Bricks to Recreate Xuzhou Tower

As the tallest building in Xuzhou in the 1930s, Zhang Le modelled the 20-metre high, western-style Bell and Drum Tower according to the ratio of 30:1, in just 20 days. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the...

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