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Suzhou Holds 15th Elite Entrepreneurship Week and 4th Scientist Day

Suzhou released its global science, innovation and postdoctoral talent search, and launched the “Suzhou Talent Digital Backpack”, yesterday, 10 July. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Nanjing Metro & Siemens Behind World’s First Cloud Signalling System

Cloud computing, 5G communication and Internet of Things tech have revamped century-old signal technology on Nanjing Metro Line S6, the City’s link with Jurong. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Are 10% of Electric Car Batteries Really Made in Changzhou?

That’s the claim being touted by media of late. However close the call, there’s a lot happening in the electric-car industry in Nanjing’s neighbouring City. From production of batteries to entire vehicles, Changzhou is redefining itself as a global...

Check out the 100,000 Crape Myrtle Trees in Full Bloom in Yangzhou

The trees are to be found along several of Yangzhou’s expressways, while the oldest crape myrtle tree, at 177 years, grows in the Cuiyuan City Hotel’s garden. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

World’s Biggest Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang Gets National Inspections

Dong Baotong, Administrator of the NNSA, visited the Tianwan Nuclear Power Base Unit 1 main control room and the construction site of Units 7 and 8 on 8 July. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Yancheng Wheat Harvest Hits Record High; 50% of Jiangsu’s Entire Output

The area in Yancheng City on which wheat is harvested stands at 40,133 hectares, producing 308,000 tonnes of wheat, an increase of 11.31 over the previous year. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Summer Fun in Suzhou as Upgraded Water World Reopens to Public

Tickets to the Suzhou Amusement Land Forest Waterworld (苏州乐园森林水世界) are priced ¥138 (children), ¥158 (evening only) and ¥198 (whole day). Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

One Step Closer for Nanjing’s Metro Link to Jiangsu Grand Theatre

With Qingjiang Nan Lu Station and Sanchahe Station now capped, Nanjing Metro Line 9 Phase 1 will proceed from Hongshan New City to the Theatre. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

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