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U-17 Women’s Final Had Politics in the Air, but Football Still Won Out

Sunday evening in Suzhou brought flags, noise and a very one-sided final. By the end of the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup, DPR Korea had beaten Japan 5-1; too strong, too sharp and, for long stretches, too quick for...

When Maps Go Tidy and Place Names Go Wild in Rural China

Somewhere in inland China, a place once known as “一群猪” (Yi Qun Zhu; A Herd of Pigs) has become “一碗水” (Yi Wan Shui; A Bowl of Water). Elsewhere, uglier names are being scrubbed away too; and a lively argument...

A Bowl of Noodles and the Kind of Kindness Cities Still Need

There's a noodle shop near Xingfu Lu in Suqian, where compassion arrived without fanfare. One man struggled to eat, another stepped forward with a spoon and patience; and in that small gesture, an ordinary lunch became something quietly unforgettable...

The Quiet Changzhou Lane that Gave China the Sound of itself

Somewhere along a quiet lane by Changzhou’s old canal, a man who changed the sound of modern China still sits in the half-light. His former home is full of memory, sorrow and wit; yet the world he helped pronounce...

What are My Top Options for International Schools in Nanjing?

When it comes to English-language education on China, there are "international schools" and "international-style schools", with the former accepting foreign passport holders only, or the children thereof. The Nanjinger's list breaks down the most reputable names in the field. For...

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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...

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