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Beijing Leapfrogs Shanghai in Urban Competitiveness Ranking

May 23, 2012
In an urban competitiveness ranking of 294 cities in Mainland China and across the Strait, Beijing surpassed Shanghai by 0.7 points, coming in third...Read more>>

Latvian Cellist Mischa Maisky to Perform in Suzhou May 30

May 30, 2012 19:30
Latvian-born cellist Mischa Maisky is set to perform at the Cultural Arts Centre in Suzhou on May 30. Read more>>

Wanda Group Buys America’s Second Largest Cinema AMC

May 22, 2012
On May 21, the Dalian Wanda Group officially sealed a multi-million deal to purchase the world’s second largest cinema, AMC. Read more>>

Foreigner Rewarded for Reviving Child in Suzhou

May 17, 2012
A Spanish man became the first foreigner in Suzhou to be officially honoured for reviving a young boy who’d stopped breathing after falling in to a...Read more>>

Beijing Begins 100-Day Crackdown on Illegal Foreigners

May 15, 2012
As of May 15, Beijing will begin a 100-day crackdown campaign on foreigners who live and work in the city illegally. Read more>>

South China on High Alert Following Days of Torrential Rainfall

May 14, 2012
South China has been on high natural disaster alert following several days of torrential rain in the region. Read more>>

Public Outrage as Foreigner Attempts to Rape Chinese Woman on Street

May 10, 2012
A case in which a foreign man attempted to rape a Chinese woman in the open, has sparked fury among the public. Read more>>

American Wind Quintet ‘Imani Winds’ to Perform in Suzhou

May 20, 2012 19:30
Imani Winds Suzhou, Imani Winds China concert, Suzhou events May 2012, Suzhou Culture & Arts Center events Read more>>

Lafite Group: Wine's Reputation Tarnished by Chinese Counterfeiters

May 09, 2012
According to a recent statement by Christopher Salin, the CEO of Lafite Group, the abundance of Chinese counterfeiting has seriously tarnished the...Read more>>

Lost Real Name Train Tickets Can be Replaced

May 06, 2012
Starting May 10th, passengers who misplace or lose their real name train ticket can report the loss and apply for a new one. Read more>>

Canadian Comedian Michel Lauzière to Perform in Suzhou on May 6th

May 06, 2012 19:30
Canadian Comedian Michel Lauzière is scheduled to perform at Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre on May 6th. Read more>>

Ticket Prices for Scenic Spots Surge During May Day Holiday

Apr 27, 2012
Ticket prices for many well-known scenic spots across the country are rising as the May Day holiday approaches. Read more>>

'Foreigner Repatriation Centres' Set to Handle Illegal Aliens

Apr 26, 2012
China plans to build repatriation centres in order to handle the so-called “three illegalities” among foreigners: illegal entry in to the country,...Read more>>

104 People are Diagnosed with Cancer Everyday in Beijing

Apr 25, 2012
According to data by the Beijing Institute for Cancer Prevention & Research, 104 new cases of cancer are reported ever day. Read more>>

UK Band Little Fish Rocks Suzhou April 26th

Apr 26, 2012 20:30
The UK garage rock duo Little Fish perform at Wave Livehouse in Suzhou on April 26th. Read more>>

13 Dead, 21 Injured in Shanghai Tour-Bus Crash

Apr 23, 2012
A Changshu bound tour bus which departed from Shanghai’s People’s Square, collided with a truck killing 13 and injuring 21. Read more>>

Suzhou International Tourism Festival Opens April 27th

Apr 27 - May 06, 2012
The 15th Suzhou International Tourism Festival will be held at Jinjihu Scenic Spot in Suzhou from April 27th to May 6th. Read more>>

NGO Released Urban Air Quality Rankings for Provincial Capitals and Municipalities

Apr 20, 2012
Yesterday, an environmental NGO called “Friends of Nature” published their “2012 China Environmental Green Paper”, which ranked urban air quality for...Read more>>
 
Guide to the Suzhou Metro: Facts and Important Stations

Guide to the Suzhou Metro: Facts and Important Stations

At long last, the Suzhou metro Line 1 has finally opened. After enduring over four years of...More>>
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>