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Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome Sufferer Scores 632 in “Gaokao”

With the release of the results of the University Entrance Examination, each year uncovers stories of some remarkable achievement in the face of adversity. For 2023, we have in our neck of the woods perhaps the most extraordinary of...

Atmospheric Science among New Majors Rolled out by Nanjing Universities

Robotics engineering, intelligent construction, flexible electronics and occupational health also feature in the recently announced enrolment policies for 2023. Full story via this link.

Yangzhou Removes Fake “Hades” Place Name but “Coffin Jump” Remains

After complaints, Yangzhou authorities have deleted the name “阴曹地府” (Hades) from ride-hailing platforms. “棺材跳” (Coffin Jump) is, however, a local place name. Full story via this link.

Nantong Holds “Forklift Masters” Testing Theory and Practical

Puncturing balloons and depositing basketballs in buckets were among the tasks assigned to 53 forklift drivers in the championships held on 25 June in Hai’an City. Full story via this link.

Wuxi opens 2,700 Summer Holiday Parking Spaces in Schools to General Public

Now with 2.6 million vehicles, increasing annually by 100,000, Wuxi policy also requires government agencies/institutions to make 20 percent of spaces available. Full story via this link.

Suzhou Sees Work Start on “China’s First Urban High Speed Rail Tunnel”

Ground has been broken on the entrance to the 11.82-kilometre long Suzhou East Tunnel beside Yangcheng Lake, as part of the new Nantong-Ningbo high-speed line. Full story via this link.

Is Suzhou-Shanghai the World’s Longest Metro Ride? 94 Stops!

Turns out it’s six of one and half a dozen of another. That’s the answer to the question, “Is it quicker to take the high-speed train from Suzhou to Shanghai or the metro?”. More accurately, it really depends where...

Nanjing Drafts Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Legislation

Cultivating TCM practitioners to inherit the craft and popularising TCM knowledge are the key points in the regs submitted to the Nanjing Municipal People's Congress. Full story via this link.

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

China’s National Day holiday has arrived with three cities adding new metro links. Nanjing, Qingdao and Changchun have opened...

Shanghai’s Railway Map Shifts East; Cross City to Hongqiao soon but a Memory

For years, Shanghai’s high-speed rail map has pulled passengers towards Hongqiao. That balance is beginning to change. New stations...

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