Zhenjiang

Zhenjiang ({{zh-stp|s=镇江|t=鎮江|p=Zhènjiāng}}) is a Prefecture-level city in the eastern Jiangsu province of China. It is an important transportation centre because it is located in the interesction of along the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal. Population: 1,280,027.

Related Topics:
Prefecture-level city - Jiangsu - China - Yangtze River - Grand Canal

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Once known as Chinkiang (京江, J?ngjiāng) and Chink'ou (or Chinkou) (京口, J?ngk?u).

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The city is located east of Nanjing. It was an important trade center during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was the provincial capital of Jiangsu during the Republic of China era.

Related Topics:
Nanjing - Ming - Qing - Republic of China

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Zhenjiang is the birthplace of Li Lanqing, who is the former vice premier of China.

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