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Zhangzhou

American  
[jahng-joh] / ˈdʒɑŋˈdʒoʊ /
(Wade-Giles) Changchou,

noun

Pinyin.
  1. a city in S Fujian province, in SE China.


Zhangzhou British  
/ ˈdʒæŋˈdʒəʊ /

noun

  1. Former name: Lungki.  a city in SE China, in S Fujian province on the Saikoe River. Pop 410 000 (2005 est)

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Authorities in the southeastern Chinese city of Zhangzhou asked fishing boats to return to port by Wednesday evening and suspended ferry services on Thursday and Friday.

From Seattle Times Oct. 2, 2023

Satellite photos in the report revealed the airfield expansion at bases located near Longtian, Huian and Zhangzhou.

From Washington Times Sep. 13, 2023

Apple supplier Foxconn says its revenue in November was down 11% compared with the same month in 2021, following unrest at its Zhangzhou plant known as "iPhone City."

From BBC Dec. 27, 2022

Tropical Storm Risk's projections show the storm was heading more northwards than previously expected, and was projected to hit the Chinese coast between Hong Kong and Zhangzhou later in the week.

From Reuters Oct. 20, 2010

China Merchants Zhangzhou declined to comment officially on the project, though sources at the company confirmed that the project was still on track.

From The Guardian Aug. 10, 2010

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