Jiangsu

Hohai University Campus in Changzhou to Open in Autumn 2023

China Academy of Engineering Member, Wang Jianguo, participated in planning for the university, located in Changzhou’s burgeoning “Two Lakes” innovation zone. Full story via this link.

Mobile Banking up 20% Says Bank of Nanjing in Annual Report

The Bank of Nanjing achieved a revenue of ¥44.6 billion in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 9 percent, with 161 additional employees taken on to work in technology. Full story via this link.

All Primary & Secondary Schools in Jianye Fully Equipped with AED

On 8 May, World Red Cross Day, the launch ceremony of a 3-year, emergency-rescue-training plan for schools was held in Nanjing’s Jianye District. Full story via this link.

Environmental Report! Jiangsu PM2.5 Levels Down for 9 Consecutive Years

The average-annual concentration of PM2.5 in the ambient air of Jiangsu Province is now 32 micrograms per cubic metre, a year-on-year decrease of 3.0 percent. Full story via this link.

Critically Endangered Bird Species Discovered on Island in Yangtze

For the second year, yellow-breasted bunting (Emberiza aureola) have appeared on Mazhou Island in Jingjiang of Taizhou, say biodiversity conservationists. Full story via this link.

Digital RMB to be Made Available for Paying for School Fees in Jiangsu

The rollout of the Digital RMB continues, with the education sector the latest to embrace China’s official e-money. Student use in canteens is next on the agenda. Full story via this link.

Snakes! Zhenjiang Firefighters Called in to Deal with Slithery Outbreak

The city of Zhenjiang in Jiangsu has seen an infestation of snakes of late, with the longest being 1.5 metres long. One was found under a local resident’s bed. Full story via this link.

Gold! 65 Year Old Painter Adds to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Yangzhou

After nearly 20 years practicing his unique art of painting on gold, Liu Ting’an has had his Zhenzhou-gold-painting technique selected as intangible cultural heritage. Full story via this link.

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