Jiangsu

Ethiopians Triumphant with Men’s and Women’s Titles in Suqian Marathon

Out of 12,000 runners competing on 2 April, Amanuel Teshome Terefe won the men’s title and Betelhem Haji Serb the women’s, setting competition records. Full story via this link.

An Airport for Suqian? Symposium Looks to Plug Provincial Airport Gaps

Plans for an aviation facility for Suqian, one of the few remaining cities in Jiangsu without a dedicated airport, have been on the agenda at a Jiangsu DoT symposium. Full story via this link.

3.66 Million Teachers Watch Jiangsu Scientific Education Research Activity

The millions online joined 150 in-person attendees at the activity held in Xuanwu District of Nanjing on 30 March, with the topic, “How to Conduct Topic Research”. Full story via this link.

Rural Tourism Festival Looks to Revitalize Changzhou’s Countryside

The 2023 Changzhou Rural Tourism Festival kicked off on 31 March in Huakai Xizhuang, a key city-level, rural-tourism village in Xuejia Town of Xinbei District. Full story via this link.

Top TV Host Speaks out in Favour of Nanjing’s “Time Share Parking” Idea

Acclaimed TV host Bai Yansong, commented on "Newsweek" on 25 March, saying, “After reading the story of Nanjing, other cities should also better follow up”. Full story via this link.

Contestants from 14 Different Countries Signed up for Huai’an Marathon

Medals for the Marathon to be held on 9 April, in which 80 AEDs shall be placed along the running route, were revealed at a press conference held on 31 March. Full story via this link.

World Record! 9 Year Old Local does 3x3x3 Cube in 4.69 Seconds!

A 9-year old boy from Xuzhou in our very own Jiangsu Province has broken the world record for the fastest-average time to solve a 3x3x3 rotating puzzle, also known famously as the Rubik’s Cube, with a staggering time of 4.69...

Rare, Medium or Well Done? BSH Opens R&D Centre in Nanjing

Washing machines that don’t use water and ovens which can cook steaks to perfection are among the highlights at the new BSH R&D centre which opened on 29 March. Full story via this link.

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