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Gateways to the West; 40 Years of Nanjing-St. Louis Sisterhood
In 1978, China began her period of Reform and Opening Up (găigé kāifàng; 改革开放). One of the ways China opened up to...
Nanjing News
The Supplement
The Evolution of Nanjing’s Xinjiekou
As the Central Business District (CBD) of Nanjing, Xinjiekou endlessly pumps life into the city’s economy, and acts as, not only the CBD, but...
Travel
Nepal; Trekking through Cloud Nine
I began my trek in Nepal at a height of 1070m. Where I come from, in Scotland, we’re very proud of our...
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From our Columnists
New Law to Prevent Compulsory Technology Transfer
For foreigners aiming to invest in China, much attention must be paid to a big change coming about in legislation that is...
Five Steps to Fudging with Finesse
“Dense Forrest and Layered Peaks” by Ju Ran, Tang Dynasty, British Museum. One of only two surviving works of the foremost landscape...
Is that an Onion in My Cup? The Longest Tea Leaf in the World
In last month’s Strainer, I wrote to you from Wales.
Well, I’m back from Wales.
But...
Xigua; International Influence on Chinese Food
Food to the Chinese is everything. It is that for which life is worth living; no big decisions are made without first...
Chasing the (Other) Dragon
Strainer is a Nanjing column. It is no accident that a tea enthusiast would choose the southern part of Jiangsu as a...
Putrid Portraits; Priceless Paintings
The face is a picture of calm; dark eyes with a soft yet confident gaze, cheekbones accentuated by a warm pink glow,...
GUIDES TO NANJING
Buying Underwear in Nanjing 101
Welcome to our Guides to Nanjing section. Today we are taking a look underneath our clothes in this guide on where and how to buy underwear in China.
Best places to buy underwear
H&M
While one cannot help but feel a bit ripped off by the fact...
Finding an Apartment in Nanjing
Accommodation is probably one of the biggest headaches of moving to a new country. Especially in China, where tricksters are a common occurrence in the real estate business, there are definitely a few things to watch out for. For our house hunters, Hello Nanjing...
