It is with a very sorry heart we must report the loss of Rhys. Rhys will be heading back to the UK sometime soon to pursue glory. The Team at TT, CHINAssist, HUKIT and the Rugby Club will miss ‘Uncle Rhys’ affectionately referred to on occasion as the ‘Goose’. We all wish him well and hope like other Nantong Legends like Amon he will frequently return to check on the homestead! We will miss you Rhysy!

Jason Mao a student of Dynamic English Training centre and young budding artist is now displaying a number of his sketches at Tiger Tiger Bar. Jason studied art at a local college in Nantong. Jason has started doing sketches from photographs, all you need to do is give him the photos and he will create a very special sketch which makes a great gift. Pop into the bar and ask for more information.
Pictured here is Jason [far left] with other Dynamic English Training Students and their teacher Bridget. Learning is …

It is with a heavy heart we must report that the Tigers lost their game in Shanghai today against the Shanghai Hairy Crabs. Final score was 104-0 against the Tigers who were simpley overpowered by what was a very strong western side with a lot of experience who have been unstoppable this season. The Tigers tried hard and led by Jackie Zhang [their Captain] left with a loss but with their heads held high. Rugby is a developing sport in China and this game was part of the wider Shanghai …

Tiger Tiger held its first BBQ of 2009 last night. Food was prepared by Joe and cooked on the BBQ by Smash and Coach Yoo. Patrons enjoyed a feast of Pork Chops, Chicken Wings and Drumsticks, Salad, Potatoe Salad, Homemade colslaw and Beef burgers washed down with a Vedett Beer all for just 50RMB. Students from Dynamic English Training Centre were also in attendence with their foreign teachers and all had a great time. Don’t forget that every Sunday is Ladies Night at TIGER TIGER BAR (its free Cocktails for …

Barely will your feet have touched the ground in Nantong, than you’re sure to be starting to think about food, whether it be a reassuringly familiar taste of home or delving straight in and experimenting with the most outlandish of local cuisine.
The Chinese are great fans of eating out, often forsaking their kitchens altogether.  Like virtually every city in China, Nantong has an endless supply of restaurants, ready to cater to any taste, any budget, and often any hour.
As a riverside port city, seafood often features prominently in Nantong’s local …