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Professional Kite Fliers take to Colourful Kite Culture and Art Festival

On 8 April, the first Colourful Kite Culture and Art Festival, opened in the North Lake National Wetland Park in Yangzhou City. Lasts until 19 April. Full story via this link.

Nanjing Airport Expressway among Five Toll Stations Piloting MTC

A saving of 3-5 seconds per vehicle is expected with the new Manual Toll Collection lanes being rolled out at five toll stations on Jiangsu highways from today. Full story via this link.

Wildlife Park in Jiangsu Shuts Down Indefinitely over Safety

Citing safety concerns, Jiangsu Yancheng Wildlife World closed on 4 April. Authorities are requiring the park to establish a “bottom-line thinking on safety”. Full story via this link.

National Women’s Volleyball Championship Kicks off in Nanjing’s Gaochun

The first leg of the 2023 Championships sees 69 athletes from Beijing, Tianjin, Fujian Jiangsu and Liaoning bring top-level volleyball to fans in a 5-day competition. Full story via this link.

Wuxi restores Air Link with Japan after COVID Suspension

Yesterday, 6 April, saw the resumption of the Wuxi-Osaka link after 3 years, with Shenzhen Airlines ZH8073 taking off from Sunan Shuofang International Airport. Full story via this link.

Doctors Warn of Dangers of Folk Remedies & Home Concoctions  

The warning comes after a 70-year old man was admitted to hospital in Suqian for using a mix of garlic and brown sugar that resulted in extensive swelling. Full story via this link.

Xianlin Marathon to Shut Down Roads Beginning Tomorrow Night

Commencing 20:00 tomorrow, 8 April, many roads in Nanjing’s Xianlin will be progressively closed to make way for the Xianlin Marathon that kicks off Sunday morning. Full story via this link.

Nanjing Signs Half Spanish Half Taiwanese Chinese Football Veteran

Centre back and defender, Yaki Yen, has signed for Nanjing City Football Club, after his win in the Chinese Super League championship with Wuhan Sanzhen. Full story via this link.

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