Jiangsu

Media from Namibia Drop in on Suzhou to Check out 10th Anniversary of BRI

Namibian Today, the Namibia Press Agency and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation were among the media visiting Suzhou which is twinned with Windhoek. Full story via this link.

Breakfast Tea is Highlight of Cuisine Festival in Yangzhou

Yangzhou is famed for its breakfast tea, the equivalent of English afternoon tea, complete with snacks. The 5th China Zaocha Culture Festival runs from 25-31 May. Full story via this link.

Much Anticipated Nanjing Metro Line 5 to Start Trial Operation by Year End

Track laying is complete on the Jiangning section of Line 5. It’s acceptance check is expected in October or November, leading to trial runs without passengers. Full story via this link.

Shanghai Grand Hotel in Lianyungang, Built in 1933, Renovated after Lawsuit

Restoration of the Hotel is finally underway, after a public-interest lawsuit was filed requesting the court to order the fulfilling of responsibilities in cultural-relic protection. Full story via this link.

Suqian Luoma Lake 1 of 3 Determined by Ministry of Culture & Tourism

The Lake joins Beihai Yintan in Guangxi and Hainan Qionghai Boao Dongyu Island as the new batch of National Tourist Holiday Areas released by the Ministry. Full story via this link.

16 Pilot “Courtyard Economy” Villages to be Built in Nanjing this Year

In a courtyard economy, farmers use their home’s land and surroundings as a base, and their families as producers, to provide local-agricultural products and services. Full story via this link.

10,000 over 80s Living Alone in Jiangsu to Receive Smart Bracelets

When an alert condition is triggered, the smart bracelet, which monitors the wearer’s health condition, shall automatically dial an emergency contact number. Full story via this link.

Zhenjiang Revises 22Q1 GDP after 23Q1 Shows Economic Decline

Zhenjiang reported a GDP of ¥130.367 billion for the first quarter of 2023, a year on year increase of 4.1 percent after last year’s data was “benchmarked”. Full story via this link.

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