Jiangsu

Passenger Hides Live Snail in Mouth for Flight to Yancheng

Yancheng on flight MF8094 from Harbin was the destination for a man surnamed Huang who attempted to smuggle a live snail onboard hidden in his mouth. Full story via this link.

14 Year Old Girl Dead after Inhaling Laughing Gas

In Lianyungang, a 14-year-old girl has been found dead in an Orange Crystal Hotel room. Her father said she had checked in to “smoke addictive substances”. Full story via this link.

Upgrade Begins on Key Section of Shanghai-Wuhan Expressway in Jiangsu

Work is now underway for an upgrade and expansion on the Taicang to Changzhou section of the Shanghai-Wuhan Expressway, over a length of 135 kilometres. Full story via this link.

“Nanjing Time-Honoured Brands” List Expands to 103

The fifth batch of "Nanjing Time-Honoured Brands” has been released, among which is the Sunrise Feather Fan out of Gaochun District, dating back 40 years. Full story via this link.

More International Flights out of Nanjing to Southeast Asia

The rebound in international flights fromNanjing Lukou continues, with new services now operating to two southeast-Asia capitals; Bangkok and Manila. Full story via this link.

Big New Solar Power Project Commissioned for Nanjing 

Solar PV and energy-storage expert, Solar, has commissioned a new project in Nanjing to generate 7.05 million kWh annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 7,028+ tonnes. Full story via this link.

Supermarket in Nanjing sells Oranges for ¥128 EACH

The BHG supermarket in Nanjing’s Deji Plaza is mired in controversy for selling oranges for ¥128 each. In defence; “It’s a boutique store, so things are more expensive”. Full story via this link.

Pulse Oximeter Manufacturer Handed ¥2.7 Million Fine for Price Hiking

Zhenjiang company, Yuwell, has been fined ¥2.7 million for hiking the prices of its pulse oximeters. In defence, Yuwell cited increased warehouse and production costs. Full story via this link.

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