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Nantong News

1,000 Year Old Temple in Nantong Renovation Complete; Close to Opening

Built in the Tang Dynasty, Nantong Tianning Temple was plagued by problems such as deformation of its roof timber structure. For its renovation, traditional craftsman were specially invited to strictly follow ancient skills during the repair process. Full story...

Work Commences on World’s Longest Underwater Highway Shield Tunnel

39.07 kilometres long in total, with a 11.185-kilometre underwater section, the 16.64 metre wide cutter head of the "Jianghai" shield machine for the Haitai Yangtze River Tunnel in Haimen of Nantong began to rotate on the morning of 10...

Quality Seaweed in High Demand at Trade Fair in Nantong Thanks to Climatic Conditions

There are no sellers permitted at the seaweed fair, where all sample boxes are marked only with serial number, grade, date, etc. Rudong in Nantong is essential seaweed capital of China, employing 10,000 people and generating ¥4 billion annually....

Marathon in Trouble for Fish in Runner’s Race Bag and Use of Expensive Imported Water

A runner ready to participate in the Qidong Marathon reported receiving a race bag from the organising committee containing a hair tail, while others are questioning the Marathon’s use of Yici glacial water from Canada, priced at ¥10.93 for...

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