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Normal University Status on Track for College in Lianyungang

Lianyungang is pressing ahead with plans to upgrade education in northern Jiangsu by promoting the status of Lianyungang Teachers College to a Normal University. Full story via this link.

Strategic Study Abroad Cooperation Signed in Nanjing

Over 400 were in attendance as Nanjing University and the European and American Students Association signed a strategic cooperation agreement on 19 February. Full story via this link.

From LA to Suzhou; ITS World Congress back in China in October

The World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems returns to China this year and will take place 16-20 October in the Suzhou International Expo Centre. Full story via this link.

Remote Kissing Solution Synthesises Lovers’ Lips in Real Time

They’re calling it the “magic tool for long-distance kissing”. And as bizarre as it may sound, on the face (or lips) of it, that’s a superbly-accurate description. Time to welcome a way for lovers to reunite when separated from...

Next Month! Dates Announced for Wuxi and Suzhou Marathons in 2023

The Wuxi and Suzhou marathons, postponed due to COVID, will take place on 19 and 26 March, respectively. 33,000 people are expected to participate in the former. Full story via this link.

It’s all over! COVID Telephone Hotline in Nanjing Disconnected

Nanjing CDC announced yesterday, 20 February, the disconnection of its COVID hotline. Disease-control inquires can be made now on weekdays only; 025-83538379. Full story via this link.

Young Nanjing Man Hits Headlines for Driving around the World

Nanjing man, Chen Yu, resigned from his job 3 years ago and has since clocked up 78,000 kilometres driving through 36 countries in his locally-registered car. Full story via this link.

China’s Largest Floating Crane Delivered; Can Lift 4,000 Tonnes

Floating crane and transport vessel, SS Qinhanggong 5000, was delivered out of Qidong in Nantong on 18 February, 182 metres in length and with a 49 metre beam. Full story via this link.

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