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Memorial Hall to Vice Chairman of the Republic of China Opened in Wuxi

The Rong Yiren Memorial Hall, located in Rongxiang Historical and Cultural Block, displays the life story and achievements of entrepreneur Rong Yiren who also founded CITIC. His son, Rong Zhijian, was present at the opening. Full story (in Chinese)...

Wuxi Airport Mulls 2nd Runway & 3rd Terminal to Cope with Demand

Wuxi Shuofang Airport Master Plan Revision Review Meeting held from 1-3 April heard also proposals for an extension to the existing runway to meet an annual passenger throughput of 21.5 million and 650,000 tonnes of cargo until 2035. Full...

Nanjing Takes 3 Positions in Top 10 Scenic Spots in China this Tombsweeping Day

As per a CCTV report, Nanjing Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Area, Zhongshan Scenic Area and Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area took positions 2, 3 and 6, respectively , by visitor numbers accounting to big data from Ctrip, Tuniu and others....

Tens of Thousands Turn out For Boat Festival in Taizhou & Timeless Folk Customs

Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, the Qintong Boat Festival was held on 6 April on Qin Lake in Jiangyan with over 500 boats participating. Known as the “world’s largest water temple fair”, this year was notable for its...

300 from Home & Abroad Take Part in Mountain Bike Open in Lianyungang

Holding a trophy in her hands, Oliya, from Moldova, said excitedly, “The customs and traditions here have left a deep impression on me. Our family of three signed up to participate and all achieved very good results. Guannan, see...

Suzhou Launches Free Health Check ups for over 65s; 180,000 to Benefit

Those Gusu District who will be 65 or older by 31 December qualify for the free check ups at 17 designated medical centres. Appointments can also be made with community health service agencies. Valid until end December, 2024. Full...

3 Men Break into 19 Garages in Lianyungang in 1 Night to Steal Liquor

Short of money, the men from Linyi in Shandong Province reasoned neighbouring Jiangsu to be richer and Lianyungang to be nearest. Police from Haizhou District where the theft occurred waited until the thieves were sleeping to catch them. Full...

Suzhou’s 84 Year Old Matchmaker goes Viral; 200 Couples, 1 Day Sees 6 Married

Those looking for love might do well to turn to Shen Shuigen, a Suzhou man working as a matchmaker since 2016. The Linyue Pavilion in Lotus Park, built considering his age, has become his workplace and the place to...

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China Creates an X-Class of Train Numbers for Services above 350KM/H

China is giving its fastest trains a letter of their own. A new X prefix, read xīn (新, "new"),...

China’s Brain Banks Need Donors as Human Tissue Reveals Dementia Clues

China’s human brain banks are still struggling to attract donors more than a decade after the first facilities opened,...

Car-Bed Campers Turn Hotel Car Parks into Free Showers and Toilets

Chinese road trippers are swapping hotel rooms for the back seats of their own cars, folding them flat into...

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