Zhangzhou

American

[jahng-joh] / ˈdʒɑŋˈdʒoʊ /

(Wade-Giles) Changchou,

noun

Pinyin.

a city in S Fujian province, in SE China.

Zhangzhou British

/ ˈdʒæŋˈdʒəʊ /

noun

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

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

From Washington Times

Huang pointed to three military airfields in China’s southeastern Fujian province – Longtian, Huian and Zhangzhou – that have recently been expanded.

From Washington Times

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

The four Fujian cities of Putian, Xiamen, Quanzhou and Zhangzhou that have reported local cases have all told residents not to leave town unless for essential reasons.

From Reuters

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