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Murders, Kidnapping, Robbery & Hiding; the Case of Lao Rongzhi

Gruesome. It’s the only way to describe the tale of homicidal and violent criminal activity spanning 20 years over much of China which has now come to an end with the other half of a notorious pair handed the...

Is there an End to all these Nucleic Acid tests? For some, Maybe

We’re closing out November with some encouraging news. Some of us may soon not be experiencing a daily swab around the inside our mouths. That’s the lead story on Chinese media today; no more tests every day, but only...

Family Feud on Steroids as 6 Fight over 4 Year Old in Nanjing

Five family members in Nanjing have recently been involved in a physical altercation over the visitation rights of a father as to his young son. Two additional men assisted in the shocking encounter that has quickly become an internet...

Contest! ¥2,000 Worth of Deliciousness up for Grabs at Foodgasm

While we continue to grapple with the various uncertainties in all our lives, what’s needed is a little light relief. Time then for a competition to provide for a bit of daily fun and the chance to win...

Hilarious! E-Bike Rider Looking at Phone Crashes into…

Isn’t it obvious by now? Don’t look at your phone while driving. Don’t look at your phone while walking down stairs. And don’t look at your phone while riding your e-bike. Three… golden… rules. Especially when you’re headed right...

Snow Patrol! Is this a Sign of things to Come this Winter?

The rumours have been flying; after our scorching summer, this winter in Nanjing will also be setting records, at the other end of the mercury. Whether or not that comes to be, Nanjing is planning on being ready, just...

Do Not Ignore this SMS, Local Authorities Urge

Hundreds, if not thousands, of Nanjingers have in the past few days been receiving an SMS alerting them that their travels may have crossed the path of a COVID-positive case. City authorities are keen to pass the message on;...

World Cup “Ball Watching Delicacy” Sales Skyrocket across China

China’s retail economy is getting the shot in the arm it needs, particularly in the F&B sector, thanks to a ball being kicked around a field six and a half thousand kilometres away from Nanjing. Thank you, Qatar and...

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Iranians in China become more Visible than Countable

These things often start, not with a statistic, but with a voice; Persian heard in a lift, a WeChat...

Why Chinese Men Can’t Quit; Smoking, Face and the State

China has 300 million smokers, nearly a third of the world's total. The imbalance between the sexes is stark:...

US Dept of Justice Says Nanjing Firm Hacked NASA, Senate & More

A sharp new cyber case has put a Nanjing company at the centre of a much wider political row....

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