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Guandong

American  
[gwahn-dawng] / ˈgwɑnˈdɔŋ /
(Older Spelling) Kwantung

noun

Pinyin.
  1. a former territory in northeastern China at the tip of Liaodong peninsula; leased to Japan 1905–45.


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"Guandong immediately dropped everything he was working on to take advantage of this unique opportunity," Törnqvist said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2024

Last week, the provincial government of Guandong, where Evergrande is based, stepped in to help manage the fallout, further reinforcing the view among some investors that its failure could be managed.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2021

By comparison, delivery to Guandong, China, will bring in $8.08 and to Futtsu, Japan, $8.47.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 26, 2018

Their success has attracted attention globally, with more than 30 corporate and municipal delegations from 20 countries visiting the town this year, including mayors from China's fast-growing Guandong province.

From Reuters • Dec. 18, 2015

Singleton spent his first season adjusting to his new surroundings in China and last season he averaged 17.8 points & 11.9 and helped take the Guandong Southern Tigers to the CBA championship series.

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2012

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