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The Nanjinger arose from a dream that a city with a history as long, and a status as important, as Nanjing, deserves a world-class English media outlet. Beginning life in 2009 and evolving into being the city’s English media of record, The Nanjinger brings the international and English-speaking community a wide and varied selection of news and features about Nanjing, its surrounding area, and Chinese culture, while adhering to international journalistic standards as to both impartiality and objectivity.

Building the Best; Architectural Highlights of Nanjing

The Building of Nanjing (24); Purple Mountain Observatory

Frank Hossack -
They were the largest of their kind in the Far East at the time. Today, telescopes far and wide falling under the umbrella of Nanjing Purple Mountain Observatory continue to make significant contributions to astronomical observation. No wonder it...
Strainer

To Malacca and Back; The Greatest Contribution of the British

Matthew Stedman -
You’re familiar with the rule by now. Do not carry your own liquids allowed into the airport departure lounge.  … except that I was drinking an awesome green tea I’d brought with me from China. And no one was asking...
Local Music

Inside Nanjing’s Music Scene; Meeting the Movers & Shakers (Part 6)

Emma Fang -
“Music saves people’s spirits. Becoming a singer is not only about earning money and supporting life. We hope that our songs can comfort those who have lost their hope to activate their confidence and hope for the future”, said...
Big Reads

Connectivity! What on Earth is Yangtze River Delta Integration?

Frank Hossack -
Something is immediately apparent upon crossing the border from Jiangsu into Zhejiang Province. A sudden deterioration in quality of road surface. And that happens at the border’s toll gate, where the Jiangsu government collects a slice of cash from every...
Money Talks

Money Talks (vii); Rest Assured to Survive then Thrive

Chris Golding -
During our lifetimes, we strive to enjoy, excel and succeed, buying property, making investments for growth and purchasing trophies of our success in the way of holidays, activities, latest technology, cars and jewellry. Of course, all of these things...
Nanjinger Kitchen

Cooking Chinese; 脆皮辣椒牛肉 Crispy Chilli Beef

Ella Fisher -
Synonymous with Chinese cookery and a prevalent flavour in most savoury dishes, ginger has an unmistakable taste, which for me provides dishes with a slightly sour flavour, whilst giving subtle heat. I wanted to find a dish here where ginger...
Nanjinger Kitchen

Cooking Chinese; 面汤 Noodle Soup

Ella Fisher -
Time  to focus on an ingredient that even the most well-mannered diners struggle to eat without looking ridiculous; noodles. My first experience of the street staple is something I will always remember. To start, I was taken aback by all...
Nanjinger Kitchen

Cooking Chinese; 香浓茄子蘑菇炖 Stewed Aubergines & Mushrooms

Ella Fisher -
I love how vegetables can take a leading role at mealtimes in China. Instead of being the supporting side dish, veggies can (and do) take centre stage. Accustomed to a “meat and two veg” style of meal, I recently...

Latest News

Frank Hossack -

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...
Frank Hossack -

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...
Frank Hossack -

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...

News Snippets from Jiangsu