spot_img

Frank Hossack

On this Day in Chinese History; 8 June

This day, 8 June, in 1645, Dodo (Prince Yu), 15th son of Later Jin Dynasty Founder Nurhaci (Emperor Taizu of Qing), led the Qing army to Nanjing, where the Minister of Rites of the Southern Ming Dynasty Qian Qianyi...

On this Day in Chinese History; 7 June

This day, 7 June, 1895, the Japanese army occupied Taipei. After the signing of the humiliating Treaty of Shimonoseki, the island of Taiwan was ceded to Japan, which aroused the indignation of the whole country, setting off a patriotic...

Football Drives Tourism across Jiangsu; Bookings for some Scenic Spots up 305%

With the Jiangsu City Football League in full swing and record attendances at some matches, so the scenic spot discounts come flowing; free entry to some in Changzhou, half price to others in Lianyungang, with validities until 30 September....

On this Day in Chinese History; 6 June

This day, 6 June, in 1949, director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Nanjing Municipal Government Huang Hua was ordered to meet with Ambassador Marshall J. Leighton Stuart in a private capacity. Stuart indicated the US was willing...

Hilton Signs Dotted Line to Open Not 1, Not 2, but 3 New Properties in Wuxi

In the scoop for Wuxi Huishan Economic Development Zone, that said to be the "World's Most Valuable Hotel Brand" has signed commitments to open a 300-room Hilton Hotel, a 180-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 140-room Tapestry Collection by...

On this Day in Chinese History; 5 June

This day, 5 June, in 2014, a draft revision of the Environmental Protection Law submitted to the 8th Session of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People’s Congress for deliberation made corresponding provisions for environmental protection publicity and...

Man Sues Nanjing Metro; Charged ¥2 for Entering & Leaving same Station within 5 Minutes

The man entered Longmian Avenue Station on 26 May to be charged for exiting 4 minutes later; Naniing Metro denies a lawsuit having been received. Numerous other cities in China, including Suzhou in Jiangsu, allow a 10-minute grace period....

On this Day in Chinese History; 4 June

This day, 4 June, in 1961, the Pianma area occupied by Britain was returned to China. Stemming from a territorial dispute dating back to 1910, Premier Zhou Enlai said, “The Sino-Myanmar Boundary Treaty is a milestone in the further...

About Me

Editor-in-Chief of The Nanjinger, Frank Hossack, is a multi-award winning Radio/TV host and voice-over artist who has worked in China for the past 32 years. Frank has also written for Time magazine, the Wall Street Journal and The Times, appeared on the BBC and LBC, and been cited by CNN, China Daily and the New York Times, among many others.
7344 POSTS

Latest News

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...

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...

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...

Our Jiangsu