Taicang exhibitions open in Germany

German visitors pose for photos at an exhibition featuring works by artists from Taicang. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Taicang Young Artists Exhibition and the 2026 Taicang New Loudong School Painting Special Exhibition opened on Aug 23 at the Commandant's House in Rhein-Neckar, Germany. This cultural exchange represents a two-way journey between the sister cities of Taicang and Rhein-Neckar in the field of arts and culture.

TCM-themed night market concludes in Taicang

The Third Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Culture Night Market concluded on Aug 26 in Shuangfeng town, Taicang. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Third Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Culture Night Market drew to a close on the evening of Aug 26 in Shuangfeng town, Taicang. Over the course of eight days, the event offered a rich lineup of attractions — free consultations with renowned doctors, hands-on TCM therapy sessions, medicinal food and tea tastings, and a herbal workshop. Adding to the festive atmosphere were ancient-style NPC parades and performances of intangible cultural heritage, attracting over 20,000 citizens, with an average of 300 people per day experiencing consultations and therapeutic treatments.

Taicang hosts 2026 Jiangsu-Germany Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference

The 2026 Jiangsu-Germany Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference was held in Taicang on Aug 20. During the event, the Sino-German Automotive Intermediate Goods Trade Report, published by the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, was released.

This conference serves as a vital platform for Jiangsu to engage with Germany in advanced manufacturing, green and low-carbon industries, and technological innovation, playing a crucial role in deepening mutual investment and industrial cooperation.

Beer carnival strengthens bond between China and Germany

The 21st Taicang Rothenburg Beer Carnival kicked off on Aug 19. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 21st Taicang Rothenburg Beer Carnival kicked off on Aug 19. As a hallmark event for deepening Sino-German cooperation and promoting cultural exchange between China and Germany, this year's carnival offered an immersive German experience, complete with city-wide interactive consumption scenes and diverse cultural interactions. The event not only reinforced Taicang's reputation as the "home of German enterprises" but also injected fresh vitality into friendship and economic cooperation between China and Germany.

Stationery exports surge in Taicang bonded zone

Taicang Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone is experiencing a peak in stationery exports. In the first seven months of this year, the export value of stationery from this zone reached 22 million yuan ($3.26 million). The port, in collaboration with local customs, has optimized its services to help enterprises reduce logistics costs.