G55301 departed Nanjing today, 16 August, at 08:00, as the first-trial operation train, leading to fare-paying passengers stepping on board in September. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
Nanjing’s average now stands at 24.0mg per cubic metre, up 8.7 percent year on year, while the “excellent” rate of 82.9 percent has increased by 10.8 percent. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
The Nanjing Astronomers Association hosted the observation activity in the Starry Sky Camp in Xuyi. Eight large-aperture telescopes were amongst the kit on site. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
The man from Xinyi, surnamed Wang, received 1 year and 3 months prison time plus a ¥2,000 fine for illegally purchasing wild plants under national key protection. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
Eyewitnesses said, “It was like a black eagle fell from the sky”. Two died as the tornado swept through Dafeng District of Yancheng at 16:15 on 13 August. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
Hearing the news of flooding, Li Shilu, a young man from Wuxi, Jiangsu, rushed to Zhuozhou to provide free emergency-repair services for local car owners. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
After yesterday’s tornado killed two and injured 15, Yancheng hopes people will keep the guide informing what to do if a tornado strikes when outdoors or at home. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
On the evening of 12 August, the festival kicked off in Huaguo Garden Art Street within the Lianyungang Garden Expo Park. Runs until 26 August. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.
