Who stayed? As the Japanese forces swept into Nanjing in 1937, many foreigners had already evacuated the city. Some stayed, but mostly their stories are untold. John Rabe is the most famous, with his house in Guangzhou Lu (near Zhongshan Lu) now a museum. We also know that three of those who stayed were members of Rotary International. Next week, we will remember that terrible time. Learn more about the expats who stayed, in a series of articles from Monday to Friday on our site, www.thenanjinger.com
And on the subject of staying, Nanjing’s annual exodus has begun. Christmas and New Year in home countries beckon, and large numbers of foreigners abandon China for the festive season. For some, it is a couple of weeks away, but others do not return until after Spring Festival. If you’re feeling a little “left behind”, stay connected by browsing The Nanjinger (either the magazine or the website); the December issue is online now and a free PDF download is available by clicking here. LifeCycle will also continue to keep you company.
