The Nanjinger

Normally, The Nanjinger writes about another kind of pint. This month, though, we turn our attention to the old-fashioned, but equally-important, milk. As with most other products, China has a bewildering array of options from which to choose something as...

The attire of an international lawyer is crucial when it comes to business etiquette, particularly in China where business practices and cultural norms hold significant importance. In this regard, the colours that are worn by a lawyer play a...

You know what they say; “You can’t teach an old fish new tricks”. It’s an apt descriptor too, when talking about Nanjing’s Old Fish Elite Brewing Fresh Beer Workshop. For this particular old fish stands out from the competition for...

Shanghai, the bustling metropolis of China, is not only famous for its skyscrapers, historic neighbourhoods, and arts and culture, but also as a hub for vintage fashion. From high-end designer boutiques to thrift stores, Shanghai has something for every...

A little group of 60-somethings sit outside, possibly recalling their younger years. Likely they were among the regular patrons back in the day. Another, significantly younger group, stands by, seemingly solely for the purposes of photographing this Nanjing icon recently...

Gestures can generally be categorised as good gestures and bad gestures. Yet, there are three basic types; adaptors, emblems and illustrators.  Let us understand them one by one. “Adaptors” are touching behaviours and movements that indicate internal states typically related...

Fraught the Japanese, Korean or Chinese BBQ experience can be. At least that’s the way it often feels for the party nominated to do the cooking. It’s a task which falls generally to yours truly, and one which is initially...

With the whole company having had COVID, we thought we’d celebrate. That and the new year, for as 2023 dawned, US-pizza giant, Domino’s, opened yet-another branch in Nanjing, one near to this publication’s headquarters. With a solid reputation dating back...