Jiangsu

Shoe Thrown at Judge in Jiangsu Fitness & Bodybuilding Championships

Unhappy with her results, the competitor removed her shoe on stage during the championships’ curtain call on 18 June in Lianyungang to succeed in hitting a judge. Full story via this link.

45,000 Ton Energy Saving “Rotary Sail” Bulk Carrier Sets Sail in Wuxi

Launched in Jiangyin on 17 June, the four wind-assisted rotors on the ship, each 3 metres in diameter and 24 metres tall, offer energy savings of 5 to 10 percent. Full story via this link.

Suqian Teacher Leaps from 10 Metre High Bridge to Save Drowning Woman

After his rescue on 15 June, Ding Chengchuang, a teacher at Jiangsu Suqian Middle School, said, "I didn't think too much at the time; can I see death without trying?”. Full story via this link.

Accident in Yangzhou Reminds of Dangers Inherent in Riding with Umbrellas

After a senior on a moped collided with a car when his umbrella blocked sight of a red light, police remind the public not to partake in the dangerous practice. Full story via this link.

5 Jiangsu Officials Dealt with for “Eating & Drinking” Violations

114 bottles of Maotai and a ¥10,000 Golden Eagle voucher were among the banquet gifts accepted by Jiangsu officials in Nanjing, Suzhou, Nantong and Taizhou. Full story via this link.

Nanjing Doubles Down on Gas Inspections in Wake of Yinchuan Explosion

Fire Departments in Nanjing have been going door to door inspecting caterers; checking cut-off devices, for the improper storage of gas cylinders and gas leaks. Full story via this link.

After a Decade of Waiting, Suzhou-Shanghai Metro Opens Today at 11:00!

Suzhou Rail Transit Line 11 opened today, 24 June, operating between Waiting Station in Suzhou and Huaqiao in Kunshan, for transfer to Shanghai Metro Line 11. Full story via this link.

Wuxi Promotes ¥2 Million Subsidies in “Taihu Talent Plan”

Cultural propaganda talent is the focus of the “Taihu Talent Plan”, in which Wuxi can hand out ¥1 million per qualifying person and ¥2 million for teams. Conditions apply. Full story via this link.

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