Shanxi

American

[shahn-shee] / ˈʃɑnˈʃi /

(Older Spelling) Shansi

noun

Pinyin.

a province in northern China. 60,656 sq. mi. (157,099 sq. km). Taiyuan.

Shanxi British

/ ˈʃænˈʃiː /

noun

a province of N China: China's richest coal reserves and much heavy industry. Capital: Taiyuan. Pop: 33 140 000 (2003 est). Area: 157 099 sq km (60 656 sq miles)

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The remains came from Shimao, nearby archaeological sites, and locations in the southern Shanxi region.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026

In Shanxi, it's also a lifeline for those with few other options.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

The blast occurred on Friday evening in Changzhi, a city in the coal-industry hub of Shanxi province, according to China Central Television.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026

Satellite data recently caught Shanxi province, China’s largest coal-producing region, emitting an estimated 1.2 million tons of methane annually from just 82 facilities.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026

According to Human Rights Watch, in mid-2025, around a dozen people affiliated with northern Shanxi province's Linfen Golden Lampstand Church were convicted for fraud.

From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026

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