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Isbells from Belgium to Perform in Nanjing May 28th
May 23, 2012
Isbells from Belgium to Perform in Nanjing May 28th

Isbells, the band name of Belgian musician Gaëtan Vandewoude, will perform at Nanjing’s 61 House on May 28th. Isbell’s music is a mix of indie, folk and acoustic music and has been garnering a huge following in Germany, Holland, Austria and Sweden. Getting there: take bus no. 3 or 20 to Nanyinyangying Lu (南阴阳营) stop Website: www.isbells.be Read more>>

Expat Corner

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

May 26, 2012 Comments (2)
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... Read More>>

China Media

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

May 23, 2012 Comments (2)
From IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde wishing to former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, these days, it seems that foreign dignitaries are increasingly turning to China's Weibo (microblogging) platform to better connect with Chinese... Read More>>
  • Nanjing Essential Guide
History of Nanjing
History of Nanjing

The ancient history of Nanjing spans 10 dynasties. It has served as the political center of the country several times, most recently as capital city of The Republic of China. It is known throughout the world because of its extensive, and occasionally tragic, history. The city has been renamed on many occasions. It first served as a capital in 229AD, during the Three Kingdoms Period, and was named Jiankang. It was during the Ming Dynasty that...Read more>>

Nanjing Transport - Introduction
Nanjing Transport - Introduction

Nanjing is capital of East China's Jiangsu Province. Visitors come to the city to learn of its fascinating history, to enjoy its beautiful scenery, and to immerse themselves in its impressive culture. Due to its geographical location on the bank of the Yangtze River, and close to the Grand Canal, Nanjing has long been considered one of the country's easiest cities to reach. Modern infrastructure, like state-of-the-art highways, railways and an...Read more>>