Jiangsu

Mother Sues Daughter for Not Visiting Enough; Wins Case

China is a filial society; we get it. But a landmark legal case has recently emerged to show us just how much it is so. Here in Jiangsu, a senior lady has successfully convinced a court her daughter must...

Collective Diarrhea Experienced by Children in International School in Yangzhou

An online commenter said, “The food at Baonan International School is ¥12 per meal. The duck legs are smelly; children vomited and pooped after eating them”. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Yangzhou...

42 Arrested for Posting Small Pornographic Advertisements in Zhenjiang

Addressing a disgusted public’s concerns, Jurong police conducted a 1-month operation to catch the gang which illegally advertised “Hook up in the same city”. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Zhenjiang via this...

60% of Fatal Accidents in Suqian Involve Seniors over 60 Years Old

Electric tricycles seniors riding daily do not meet safety standards; rearview mirrors, lights, steering, brakes, etc. do not meet requirements and are difficult to control. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read about Suqian introduced as never before via...

Boy, 13, Fails Exam then Runs Away from Home in Xuzhou

Scolded by his parents, the boy hurriedly left home without a mobile phone in the evening rush hour. Police successfully tracked him down using surveillance cameras. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Xuzhou...

Return of the Street Barber! Seniors Enjoy Free Haircuts in Suzhou

Launched recently in Gusu District, “Little Scissors, Big Love, Love Barber Shop” is intended that seniors enjoy more convenient services, right on their very doorstep. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Suzhou via...

Wuxi Teacher Rides 20 Inch Folding Bike 1,300 KM in 8 Days

Gu Jun, 42, decided his mission was the Grand Canal, while others derided him as challenging the impossible. He cycled twice around Lake Tai in preparation. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read the absolute essentials about Wuxi...

Nanjing Moves to Ban 30 Types of Dogs after Sichuan Rottweiler Bite Incident

It is now prohibited to raise 30 types of large dogs with a shoulder height exceeding 61cm, including the docile Saint Bernard, Afghan Hound and greyhound breeds. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read about Nanjing introduced as...

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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...

China’s Metro Map Grows by Almost 65km Ahead of National Day

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