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Zhanjiang or Chankiang (both: jän-jyäng), Cantonese Tsamkong, official Chinese name for the former French territory of Kwangchowan (325 sq mi/840 sq km) on Guangzhou Bay, S Guangdong prov., China. It was leased from China in 1898 for 99 years but was returned in 1945. Its chief city, Fort-Bayard, was renamed Zhanjiang (1994 est. pop. 491,800) and since 1955 has been developed as a major seaport, servicing ships up to 10,000 tons, and as a regional trade center. The city, which is a special economic development zone, has textile, chemical, shipbuilding, sugar refining, and electric power industries, and is linked by rail to Guangxi prov. The name sometimes appears as Chan-chiang. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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UPM, Helsinki, Finland said it will withdraw from the planned joint venture company in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China. Short-haul routes will operate to destinations located "around the Guangzhou marketplace" including Beihai, Meixian and Zhanjiang. At the same time, the head and deputy head of the Zhanjiang customs authorities were said to be involved in the smuggling of steel, automobiles, etc. |
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