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Snakes! Zhenjiang Firefighters Called in to Deal with Slithery Outbreak

The city of Zhenjiang in Jiangsu has seen an infestation of snakes of late, with the longest being 1.5 metres long. One was found under a local resident’s bed. Full story via this link.

Gold! 65 Year Old Painter Adds to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Yangzhou

After nearly 20 years practicing his unique art of painting on gold, Liu Ting’an has had his Zhenzhou-gold-painting technique selected as intangible cultural heritage. Full story via this link.

New Shuttle Service Launched for Suzhou & Wuxi’s Airport

6 May saw the “Custom Airport Express” enter service, linking Sunan Shuofang Airport with downtown Suzhou; 42 services per day and stops en route. Full story via this link.

Taxi Scandal in Xuzhou Sees Drivers Fined, Taxi Companies Discredited

An internet celebrity was among those who taxi drivers in Xuzhou have recently scammed, taking long detours or not returning overcharged amounts. Full story via this link.

Yangzhou Host City for 2023 National Table Tennis Championships’ Final

Yangzhou in Jiangsu will attract not just tourists this autumn, but also sports fans, with the national finals to be held in Yangzhou Sports Park from 9-18 October. Full story via this link.

First Tour Group to Europe in 3 Years Heads from Nanjing to Milan

Chinese-tour-group travel out of Jiangsu received a shot in the arm this past Friday, 5 May, with an excited bunch flying out of Lukou to Milan on Neos Air flight NO947. Full story via this link.

Nanjing Selected to Join National Child Friendly City List

“Looking at the city from a height of 1 metre” has been a benchmark in a rethinking of public facilities and the building of a community-child-protection system. Full story via this link.

Possible Deadly Cases of Malaria from Abroad Detected in Nantong

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention of Nantong City in Jiangsu announced 6 May that several cases of malaria had been recently detected. Full story via this link.
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