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Movie Star Cancels Nanjing Event; Refunds Fans Travel & Hotel Expenses

Film and TV star, Zhao Liying, has been praised for her actions in refunding fans who had already travelled to Nanjing to see her; the event went online instead. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Zhenjiang Police Road Show Talks Traffic Safety in Local Villages

The Jingkou Police road show uses videos and PPTs to highlight traffic safety risk prevention in rural areas, looking especially to the habits of senior villagers. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Registrations Now Open for Taizhou Half Marathon

A press conference held yesterday, 11 August, revealed the 2023 Taizhou Half Marathon shall be held on 15 October, with Taizhou Sports Park as starting line. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Nantong Police Crack Down; “You Can’t Use Douyin while Driving!”

At 60 km/h, looking down at a mobile phone for 3 seconds is equivalent to driving 50 meters with your eyes shut. Those caught get three points and a ¥50 fine. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Wuxi Cultural Venues’ Month Reflects Growing Interest in Traditional Culture

A total of 673 activities in Wuxi cultural venues have taken place, all of which expressing the openness, tolerance, innovation and creativity of Jiangnan culture. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Lotus Flowers & Jumping Fish are Hot New Draw at Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

Strolling along the shores of Xuanwu Lake can be extraordinarily cool, with the lotus in full bloom and plump fish jumping as attractions for camera-toting tourists. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Yangzhou Nurse Holidaying in Anhui Brings Drowned Boy Back to Life

After Shen Yuting, an obstetric nurse in Yangzhou, came across a drowning boy, it took her performing 12 cycles of CPR for the lad to regain consciousness. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Red Army Veteran & Huai’an Commander Dies Aged 107

Signing up at just 16, Yan Junjie, the last Red Army veteran in Gansu Province, had served post-1949 as Deputy Commander of the Huai'an Military Region. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

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