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Links Between Pharaohs and Emperors Explored in Nanjing Museum

As China opens up to the world, ever more curious people (both foreign and Chinese) are beginning to make comparisons between ancient civilisations from around the world and that of ancient China. So it is no...

Second East-West Metro Line on Track

Two years in the making and Nanjing’s spanking metro new line 4 is almost complete. Connecting eastern and western sections of Nanjing, the first phase will be 34km long and comprise 18 stations and play a major role in...

Creative handicrafts of Yangzhou wood carving unveiled

A number of creative handicrafts made through traditional Yangzhou wood carving technique were unveiled. The wood carving technique is an intangible cultural heritage at the provincial level in Jiangsu. The 1:40 scale miniature Wenchang Pavilion made of Gold Phoebe nanmu...

Rent a Foreigner!

Having enjoyed your summer gallivanting abroad and squandering your savings, then there is a high chance upon your return those pockets will be empty and in need of a proper boost… Ubee is your answer. If...

Scottish Brocade Dress Revealed to the Public

A year long project undertaken in the name of protecting Nanjing’s Intangible Cultural Heritage came to an exciting conclusion Thursday with the public revealing of a one-of-a-kind piece of fashion produced in Nanjing and the remote highlands of Scotland....

Finless porpoise rescued by fisherman

Sheng Jinyin, a fisherman at Heping Street of Zhenjiang, accidentally found a stranded young finless porpoise while he was organizing fishing nets on July 18. He immediately saved the calf and also contacted local fishery authority. Sheng later received...

Artifacts of Changzhou debut in overseas auction

A special auction of artifacts from Changzhou was held in New York on July 15, local time in the US. A total of 42 out of the 98 artworks were sold at the auction with the turnover rate of...

End of an Era as Air Raid Shelters Open to Public

As city authorities once again fling open the doors of air raid shelters to provide welcome relief from the heat and humidity of Nanjing's summer, one of the more notable examples of these war time relics has this year...

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China’s Metro Map Grows by Almost 65km Ahead of National Day

China’s National Day holiday has arrived with three cities adding new metro links. Nanjing, Qingdao and Changchun have opened...

Shanghai’s Railway Map Shifts East; Cross City to Hongqiao soon but a Memory

For years, Shanghai’s high-speed rail map has pulled passengers towards Hongqiao. That balance is beginning to change. New stations...

Shiseido Sues Aldi over a ¥24.9 Primer that Resembles Its ¥540 Rival

Shiseido has sued Aldi China, the product's manufacturer and an Aldi Shanghai store operator over unfair competition, arguing that...

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