Jiangsu

CDC Jiangsu Issues Health Advice for July; Humidity = Increased Bacteria

Heat stroke, headache, dizziness and a tightness in the chest are normal this time of year. The advice is washing hands; supplement protein, vitamins and calcium. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Free Entry to Nanjing Niushou Shan; Reservation Line Opens Tomorrow!

Expensive any other day, entry to Nanjing’s Niushou Shan Scenic Area is free on 11 July; the reservation line opens tomorrow at 10:00 on WeChat (牛首山文化旅游区). Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Shutting Down Yangtze River Car Ferry Services on 30th Birthday

They were for many years a lifeline between the north and south of Jiangsu, separated by the mighty Yangtze River. For many along the Yangtze’s downstream, it was either the ferry or a very long trip up to Nanjing...

Suzhou Opens First Rural Constant Temperature 50 Metre Swimming Pool

At 1,900 square metres, Qixinsi Township Swimming Pool in Zhenze Town in Suzhou’s Wujiang District is the envy of rural China, with seven 50-metre lanes. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Nanjing & Birmingham (UK) Join up for Innovative Brain Health Research

The agreement signed between Nanjing Borui Life Science Research Institute and the University of Birmingham aims to bring about real-world impacts on brain health. Full story via this link.

100% of Nantong Graduating Nurses Find Employment; Elderly Care Critical

With 312 registered elderly-care institutions in Nantong at the end of 2022, so too the City has an urgent need to attract the necessary professional young people. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

Wuxi Gets New Domestic Violence Regulations Awarding those Intervening

Under the new regulations, those who report or stop domestic violence shall be recognised as righteous/brave and be eligible for a one-time reward of ¥500-1,000. Full story via this link.

Select Tourist Spots in Nanjing Open to “Gaokao” Entrants for Free

Machangshan (Three Kingdoms Village) is among the spots in Jiangning offering free entry to candidates in both the senior high school entrance exam and Gaokao. Full story (in Chinese) via this link.

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