Going by the inescapable and somewhat scary announcement "kindly" informing passengers on high-speed trains in China that smoking is strictly prohibited, the answer is surely “something serious”. And so it is, as two young men on a train to...

The average life expectancy in Nanjing has exceeded 80 years for the first time. But Nanjingers can’t expect to live longer than anyone else in Jiangsu Province. Those are the main findings from data in the 2020 census recently...

For as long as there have been people, there have been comparisons drawn between them. No matter where on Earth, people have thrived off stereotypes, been shocked and amused by them in equal measure. 只要有人，他们之间就会有比较。 无论在地球上的什么地方，人们都从陈规定型观念中茁壮成长，同样被它们所震惊和逗樂。 Today’s politically correct new world...

Search “Yangzhou” on Google and among the top options thrown up will be “Yangzhou Fried Rice”. That’s how ubiquitous this dish is. And for excellent reasons; it’s delicious, uses commonly available ingredients and is a cinch to make. 在谷歌上搜索“扬州”，在最热门的选项中，将是“扬州炒饭”。 这就是这道菜的无处不在。...

Jiangsu cuisine is one of China's eight main cuisines. It is known for its mild flavour and fresh ingredients. Due to its unique geographical advantage, a wide array of crops can grow in Jiangsu.  江苏菜是中国八大菜之一。 它以其温和的味道和新鲜的食材而闻名。 由于其独特的地理优势，江苏可以种植各种各样的农作物。 Although commonly known as...

Just before the Chinese New Year and with COVID remaining an ominous threat might not be the best time to launch hundreds of new services in a revamped nationwide railway timetable. But what’s done is done; nevertheless, some who...