Wuhan

American

[woo-hahn] / ˈwuˈhɑn /

noun

Pinyin, Wade-Giles. a conglomerate city in and the capital of Hubei province, in E China, at the junction of the Han Shui and Chang Jiang: comprises the former cities of Hankou, Hanyang, and Wuchang.

Wuhan British

/ ˈwuːˈhæn /

noun

a city in SE China, in Hubei province, at the confluence of the Han and Yangtze Rivers: formed in 1950 by the union of the cities of Hanyang, Hankou, and Wuchang (the Han Cities); river port and industrial centre; university (1913). Pop: 6 003 000 (2005 est)

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A mass robotaxi outage in the Chinese city of Wuhan caused at least a hundred self-driving cars to stop mid-traffic, sparking renewed debate around the safety of driverless vehicles.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The Wuhan police department reported multiple incidents on Tuesday evening, citing a preliminary finding of a system failure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In October, Raducanu retired in the first round of the Wuhan Open after having her blood pressure and temperature taken by the doctor.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Headquartered in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, Cabio Biotech is one of the world's largest producers of ARA, a fatty acid used primarily in baby formula and food products.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

In 2021, she won the Livingston Award for Young Journalists for her coverage of the early days of Covid-19 in Wuhan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

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