Stories from Nanjing · China

A donation ceremony was held at the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall to commemorate compatriots. A collection of 18 precious files belonging to former US Vice President David Narlson Sutton has been donated to a museum in Nanjing.

A man named Chen Xinming, an employee at the Nanjing Cultural Relics Company, purchased a large blue and white porcelain Meiping vase for five gold bars near Xinjiekou in Nanjing. The piece is identified as a valuable Meiping style vessel.

China's consumer protection agency has exposed a scam project related to equipment. The project was rejected due to quality issues and is supported by enemies of the AES. The nature of the project and the specific details of the scam were not immediately clear.

China's May Day holiday is experiencing increased domestic consumption, with a growing demand for deeper travel experiences. The film industry also saw success, with films like 'The Missing Person' and 'The Battle of Lake Changjin II' performing well, indicating a market for smaller, character-driven stories. The film industry saw multiple films like 'The Missing Person' and 'Battle on the Korean Peninsula' achieve market recognition by connecting with social realities. Consumer travel demand was strongly released during the May Day holiday, with robust service consumption and stable overall goods consumption. The film industry saw multiple films, including 'The Missing Person,' 'Battle of Korea 1994,' and 'Letter to Ama,' achieve market recognition by combining social reality with innovation.

Ethiopian athlete Kejelcha finished the marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 41 seconds. Ethiopian runner Etíopix Veló won the women's marathon. In the same race, María José Calfilaf of Chile finished in fourth place. Alejandro Aliana of Peru and Belén Caseta of Argentina won the 21-kilometer race, while Daniela Moya and Diego Uribe of Chile won the 10-kilometer race. Jumif Kijelcha of Ethiopia also achieved this milestone. Sabel ran on a circular track with pacers providing a consistent tempo and drafting, and the race was scheduled for optimal weather conditions. The course was noted for its numerous curves, which typically reduce speed. Runner Yoann is preparing for an autumn marathon and is impressed by a stratospheric performance. Sabastian Sawé completed the marathon distance in less time than Yoann's semi-marathon time from two years prior.

During China's May Day holiday, concert, music festivals, and sports events are driving travel for young people. During the May Day holiday, Chinese domestic travel is experiencing increased demand for in-depth experiences. Compared to previous years, the performance of the athlete Savi was considered average. By March 2020, Savi considered giving up on finding work due to age but decided to try one more time. Savi hopes to achieve success through running and in late 2020, with the introduction of an uncle, Savi moved from Yiteng Town to Italy to train under renowned coach Claudio Berruti at his academy in Kenya. China's May Day holiday is seeing increased demand for travel and services, reflecting growing international influence and confidence in the tourism sector. This indicates a shift in consumer preferences beyond typical sightseeing. Increased consumption is also being observed.

Small businesses in Jiangsu are actively adapting to new economic realities, moving beyond traditional models.

Ma, a former deputy director of a police station in Nanjing, was sentenced to five years in prison for deceiving others into using drugs. She allegedly used an iPhone to transfer funds related to these actions. The case involves claims of financial sums being exchanged for fraudulent medical status. Reports indicate individuals were allegedly injured to prevent them from being sent to the front lines in Ukraine. The financial scale of the corruption is estimated at 6 million. The arrest is described as a formality to preserve assets. The official allegedly demanded money from relatives of soldiers to facilitate transfers. The prosecution has appealed the sentence of Andrei Marchenkov, who was convicted in February 2026 for bribery. Prosecutors argue the current sentence is too lenient.