Fuzhou

American

[fy-joh] / ˈfüˈdʒoʊ /

noun

Pinyin.

a seaport in and the capital of Fujian province, in southeastern China, opposite Taiwan.

Fuzhou British

/ ˈfuːˈdʒəʊ /

noun

a port in SE China, capital of Fujian province on the Min Jiang: one of the original five treaty ports (1842). Pop: 1 398 000 (2005 est)

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In May, K-pop boy band Epex was slated to perform in Fuzhou, in what would have been a landmark concert for K-pop in China.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

In an alleyway in Fuzhou, the main city in Fujian province, Li Haoyu from Taiwan tosses noodles into the sizzling wok as customers on mopeds wait for their dinner.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2024

The rain shattered 12-year-old records in the provincial capital of Fuzhou, weather officials said, prompting warnings that 49 reservoirs had exceeded flood limits.

From Reuters • Sep. 6, 2023

Fuzhou closed subway lines and suspended trains while schools were shut for a second day.

From Reuters • Sep. 6, 2023

In the provincial center of Fuzhou, 50,000 people have been affected, among which more than 36,000 have been moved to shelters, state media reported.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2023

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