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Squat’s Up; A Guide to Chinese Toilets

Going to the bathroom is second nature, but when in China, you might want to think twice and enter at your own risk. Squat toilets are not actually such a hassle, if it is clear what to expect, what...

Renting an Apartment in Nanjing

Haven’t found your apartment yet? Check out our previous guide to finding an apartment in Nanjing. You have found the perfect flat and can’t wait to move in? Before you charge ahead, just be aware that there are a number of issues...

Nanjing South Railway Station 101; All You Need Know

True to its designation as the largest railway station in Asia by area, Nanjing South Railway station can be quite a daunting place from which to be trying to catch a train. The Nanjinger breaks down the station into manageable...

Getting a Haircut in China (inc. Essential Vocabulary!)

What do you get when you cross a foreigner with a Chinese hair-dresser? This sounds like the opening line of a poor joke. For expats living in China, however, this combination is no joke; it is our unnerving reality. The...

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China Grows 4.5 Percent in Q3 but Exports are Doing Outsized Work

China's economy grew 4.5 percent in the third quarter, up from 4.3 percent in the second, yet investment in...

German Chemical Giant BASF to Make Chip Materials in Nanjing by 2028

German chemical giant BASF will build a semiconductor materials plant in Nanjing, with start-up expected by the end of...

China Creates an X-Class of Train Numbers for Services above 350KM/H

China is giving its fastest trains a letter of their own. A new X prefix, read xīn (新, "new"),...

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