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Lost in Translation

Expat features

Upon arrival in China, Renee Gray immersed herself in a completely different world, surrounded by foreigners from all walks of life, a breathtaking assortment of Chinese personalities and a brilliant mixture of history and culture. In her latest feature, she recounts some experiences that may seem like normal moments of expat life to some, and bizarre stories that are 'lost in translation' to others.
 

Nanjing news roundup: March 8

Nanjing news

This week's roundup features bribery gone wrong, wild birds getting sold to restaurants, a pair of bumbling crooks, an inept gambler fearing the wrath of his wife, and loads more. Click 'read more' to access the report.
 

Brent as Brent: in touch with the Zodiac

Nanjing videos

Episode 2: Brent cleans up his act and then scores an interview at the American English Academy, where he engages in a battle of wits with the conniving hiring manager Stuart Groper. Click 'read more' to access the video.
 

Recap: Underground Disco Project @ Castle

Nanjing slideshows

HelloNanjing covers yet another fine production at Castle Bar, starring DJ Yang Bing (one of the pioneers of the Beijing underground scene), who was passing through town as part of a national tour. Click 'read more' to access the slideshow.
 

Lantern Festival: the last word on Spring Festival

Nanjing events

The last day of the Spring Festival this year was Sunday Feb. 28, which coincides with the finale of the Lantern Festival at Fuzio Miao. 500,000 people attended and everything proceeded smoothly. HelloNanjing reports from the scene.
 

The Liberal Heart of a Contemporary Conqueror

Expat features

Renee Gray profiles Paul Underwood, an International school teacher in Nanjing who has donated plenty of time, energy and money into helping better the lives of Cambodian orphans. Two years ago, he adopted two boys, who now live with him here in Nanjing.
 

Nanjing news roundup: March 1

Nanjing news

This week's roundup covers the post-holiday divorce upsurge, an attempted suicide on the Yangtze River Bridge, a Xuanwu Lake stabbing, singles getting hassled by their parents, plus loads more. Click 'read more' to read the roundup.
 

Nanjing news roundup: Feb. 21

Nanjing news

This week's roundup covers Spring Festival injuries, warm weather incoming, a teen drug dealer given leniency, the hard life of a sanitation worker, and loads more. Click 'read more' for the full report.
 

Recap: Oldskool bash @ Castle

Nanjing slideshows

A Wed. night party during the quietest week of the year?

Castle Bar pulls it off with style and panache. Click 'read more' to access the slideshow.
 

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