The Nanjinger

While Van Gogh apparently sold only one painting in his lifetime, Picasso resorted to burning his to keep warm. As for Gaughin, he left the world penniless, with all but an inkling of the impact his work would leave...

During the hot summer season in China, outdoor workers are exposed to significant risks in regard to health and safety, which raises general public concern, as well as further considerations, as unfortunately, heat strokes or even accidental death are...

Just as other ancient capitals, Nanjing is a city of old-time wonders, and also one of loss and sorrow, witness to the rise and fall of many dynasties and empires. Among all of the city’s lost wonders, the Porcelain...

A recently-opened little bright spot of internationalism has appeared off one of Nanjing’s more traditional thoroughfares, Qingliangmen Da Jie, in the city’s western Hexi area. Kàn Coffee's menu sports the usual selection of coffee, plus a hitherto unheard of option....

One of China’s major priorities is technology innovation, as PRC becomes a world leader in quantum research, challenging the USA in the race to develop quantum computers, as well as creating its own successful space program. Research and development (R&D)...

Wang Ping (王苹) was PRC’s first female film director and an ambassador for the communist movement’s empowering of gender equality, utilising film as a propaganda art form that would see Wang reach her zenith with 1965’s “The East is...

You’re about to leave your hometown and move half way across the world to China. Your parents, somewhat reluctant to let you go, send you on your way with a farewell gift; a pistol and an umbrella.  Such were the...

Ming Xiaoling, the tomb of the Zhu Yuanzhang, first emperor of the Ming dynasty, ranks among Nanjing’s top attractions. Perhaps lesser known, however, are a smattering of tombs throughout the city that belong to generals and officials who also...