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The Nanjinger arose from a dream that a city with a history as long, and a status as important, as Nanjing, deserves a world-class English media outlet. Beginning life in 2009 and evolving into being the city’s English media of record, The Nanjinger brings the international and English-speaking community a wide and varied selection of news and features about Nanjing, its surrounding area, and Chinese culture, while adhering to international journalistic standards as to both impartiality and objectivity.

Money Talks

Money Talks (xvi); Teaching Kids about Money; by Age

Chris Golding -
From learning how to count change, to the pitfalls of credit cards and debit cards, to living on a budget, our kids have a lot to learn about money before they go off on their own. It would be...
Capital Constructs

The Building of Nanjing (33); North Building of Jinling University

Frank Hossack -
A cornerstone of modern Chinese education, blending Western academic traditions with Chinese cultural values, the legacy of Jinling University continues to this day, through the institutions it helped establish and the generations of scholars it educated. With little doubt the...
Coding Creativity

Kal-A.I-doscope 3; Canva AI vs. The Beatles

Hubert Chau -
“Let It Be”, which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on 11 April 1970, had a special connection to Paul McCartney, as it was inspired by a memorable dream he had. Therein, his mother Mary Patricia...
Feature Stories

Terror, KTV, Spiders, Baijiu; Up to My Old Tricks Again!

Nic Gibson -
Arrived in China in 2012, trained in Beijing, then taught in Changsha, embracing its wild nightlife and challenges. Moved to Nanjing in 2013, experiencing its history, culture, and proximity to Shanghai, feeling more connected and stable. Returned to Nanjing in 2021...
Feature Stories

How a Leap of Faith Rewrote My Life’s Map

Samuel Wilson -
Unexpected Journey: A fiery university essay led to a cultural exchange in China, sparking a decade-long adventure filled with discovery and adaptation. Cultural Immersion: From Beijing’s history to Chengdu’s spice, Xi’an’s ancient walls, and Shanghai’s modernity, China offered a blend...
Big Reads

Commandment #11; Thou Shalt Not Sponsor a Green Train in China

Frank Hossack -
Society, by and large, is forgiving of advertising. We may frown when Alipay takes a few seconds to open in order to serve us a sponsored message, but in the main, it’s ok. But when does commercialism come crushing...
Fiction

The Fast Life of Candice

Bobbi Ali -
"I know a planet where there is a certain red-faced gentleman. He has never smelled a flower. He has never looked at a star. He has never loved anyone. He has never done anything in his life but add...
Money Talks

Money Talks (xv); Make the Most of Your Money in 2025

Chris Golding -
Christmas and holidays can often leave you feeling like you’ve lost control of your finances. The presents. The socialising. The spending. It can all wreak havoc on your bank account. The New Year offers a fresh start. A chance...

Latest News

Frank Hossack -

Tasty Solutions on the Menu at Shanghai Climate Week

Shanghai Climate Week coincides with Earth Day and highlights China's dual-carbon commitments. And while its object as also a...
Frank Hossack -

Why is the Shanghai Government Sniffing around Our Back Yard? 

Shanghai-Nanjing Innovation Belt emerges, with Putuo District driving cross-regional collaboration to boost economic growth for 50+ million people Putuo officials...
Frank Hossack -

Nanjing’s International Flights; All Change for Summer Schedule

April is rolling around, and with it comes a new schedule for flights in and out of Nanjing Lukou...

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