Briefings from Jiangsu

Zhenjiang Police make Numerous Arrests for Spreading Fabricated Rumour Online

Inventing suicides and explosions have been the preferred topics for those taking to social media to vent their frustrations in Zhenjiang of late....

Watermelon Eaters! Nanjing Munches its Way through almost 1,000 Tonnes per Day!

According to data, the planting area for watermelons in Nanjing in 2024 is approximately 3,600 hectares, while output for the first half of...

Taizhou Born Academic Wins China’s Highest Science & Technology Award

Photogrammetry and remote sensing scientist Li Deren won the 2023 National Highest Science & Technology Award on 24 June in Beijing. Now aged...

2 from Suqian to Represent China in Rugby Sevens at Paris Olympics 

Hu Yu (no. 12) and Ma Xiaodan (no. 28) from Suqian were both on the Chinese women’s team playing in the Paris Olympic...

¥26.6 Billion Invested in Alpha Olefins Industrial Park in Lianyungang

Satellite Chemical is beer its future on self-developed high-carbon α-olefin technology, that extends downstream to high-end polyolefins, polyethylene elastomers, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene...

Hit & Run Leaves Old Woman Dead in Yangzhou; Perp Caught by CCTV Camera

The senior died on the spot last week after being knocked down by a three-wheeled motorcycle while walking on the side of National...

Massive Free Clinic to be Held in Nanjing for World Allergy Week

No less than 30 experts will be available to consult with the public as to their allergies from 09:00-10:30 on 27 June in...

Access to Stone City in Nanjing Now Piece of Cake as Road Renovation Complete

“Permeable pavements” are one of the highlights of the all new Shitoucheng Lu, which also now sports widened lanes for cars with better...

China Eastern Airlines Launches Regional Pass for Yangtze River Delta

Eligible passengers carried by China Eastern Airlines and its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines can now change their departure or destination airports 4 hours before...

Cash Machine Accepting Visa Set up for Foreigners at Suzhou Craft Beer Festival

An area marked “Easy Payment when You Come to Suzhou” attracted much attention at the beer festival. Deputy president of ICBC Suzhou Shuanghuwan...

Local Reviews

Is there a Push to Pull Beer in China?

Serving beer from a hand pump (also known as a beer engine) is a curiously British thing. There are...

Paying Awe Struck Respect to Departed Royalty in Nanjing

Such a contrast could not be starker. On one side of the road; billions of dollars churning away at...

Poor Man’s KFC; is Change in China as Good as a Rest?

Wallace Burger & Chicken was No. 2 on a China Daily Top 10 fast-food list a decade ago. And so...

Names is for Tombstones, Baby! But not Maybe Nanjing’s Top

Initially skeptical of Fennel & Laurel due to its pretentious name, The Nanjinger was pleasantly surprised by exceptional carrot...

Location, Tick; Design, Tick; Attitude, Tick x2; Taste, Ummm…

We’re going to start out by saying, for the record, that you’re not going to like this. That is,...

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