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2 Nanjing Massacre Survivors Pass Away as May Turns to June

With survivors’ numbers dwindling, the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall has announced the passing of Ruan Xiuying, 90, on 31 May; and Yang Jingqiu, 94, on 1 June. Full story via this link.

New Nanjing-Hangzhou Commuter Tickets Offer Savings of ¥30-40

The new tickets, which shall be launched on 8 June, cost ¥5,148 and are valid for 60 journeys from most stations between Nanjing South and Hangzhou East. Full story via this link.

Further Boost to International Container Connectivity out of Nantong

30 May saw a fourth container line to South Korea and Japan begin operations from Tonghai Port in Nantong City, linking Jiangsu Province with Incheon and Pyeongtaek. Full story via this link.

Painting Exhibition Illustrates China-US Relations are Back on Track

The Jiangsu International Youth Paintings Exhibition got under way on 23 May in a library in Chino Hills (sister city to Wuxi), in San Bernardino County of California. Full story via this link.

200 Pigs in Nantong are First Casualties of Summer 2023’s Heat

An overnight power outage caused ventilation systems to shut down in a pig shed on a farm in Haimen District of Nantong. 200 pigs died as the heat became unbearable. Full story via this link.

Wuxi Launches Policies to Retain Fresh Graduates to Work Locally

Among the benefits on offer is a housing contribution of ¥20,000 for college students choosing to work in Wuxi. Startup business subsidies also available. Full story via this link.

5 Cities in Jiangsu Join Traffic Accident Reporting App Initiative

Minor accidents in Wuxi, Xuzhou, Suzhou, Lianyungang and Taizhou can now be reported using the “Traffic Management 12123” app for collection of evidence. Full story via this link.

Security Personnel Assigned to 300,000 Small Biz Units in Nanjing

The personnel are to make daily checks for flammable or explosive substances, whether premises are inhabited, and for e-bikes correctly charged and parked. Full story via this link.

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