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Man “in Love” with Skin Care Products Attempts 3rd Shoplifting in Zhenjiang

Staff recognised the thief, back in their store to try steal the same boxes of moisturiser and sunscreen for the third time. Cuffed, he said he just wanted a bargain. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the...

“Toilet Revolution” a Key to Rural Revitalisation in Lianyungang

A total of 8,240 household toilets have been renovated in Haizhou District in 2023, upgraded to western-style toilets, many also with showers, sinks and grab rails. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Lianyungang via...

Nanjing Normal University Inaugurates Museum; 15,000 Items on Display

The new institution comprises museums dedicated to school history, art education, and rare animals and plants. Sculpture, calligraphy and art museums are planned. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read about Nanjing introduced as never before .

Winter Sport Popularity Surges as Lianyungang Ski Resort Reopens

The two snow trails at Yilu Shan Ski Resort are 300 metres long and up to 70 metres wide; the 7-year old attraction has this year employed full-time instructors. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute...

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...

Bank Makes Moves to Address Escalating Refusals to Accept Cash

With the convenience and prevalence of mobile payments in China, so too many merchants are not keen on seeing hard currency. But given it remains legal tender, vendors are obliged by law to accept it. One bank has been...

Extended Times of Operation for 6 Nanjing Metro Lines on New Year’s Eve/Day

Revellers taking in 2024 can enjoy the extended operating hours on Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 10, with last trains from every termini departing at 00:30 on 1 January. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read...

Construction begins on 400 KM Weifang-Suqian High Speed Railway

It is expected to take 4.5 years to build the 350 km/h line which will pass through Rizhao and Linyi in Shandong, and Xuzhou in Jiangsu; 12 stations in total en route. Full story (in Chinese) via this link;...

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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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