Zhejiang

American

[jœ-jyahng] / ˈdʒœˈdʒjɑŋ /

(Older Spelling) Chekiang

noun

Pinyin.

a province in eastern China, on the East China Sea. 39,768 sq. mi. (102,999 sq. km). Hangzhou.

Zhejiang British

/ ˈdʒɛˈdʒjæŋ /

noun

a province of E China: mountainous and densely populated; a cultural centre since the 12th century. Capital: Hangzhou. Pop: 46 800 000 (2003 est). Area: 102 000 sq km (39 780 sq miles)

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Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology 9863 -0.29%decrease; red down pointing triangle had a similar showing, with deliveries rising 59% to 105,656 units, decelerating from August’s 81% surge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

A Zhejiang, China-based company that manages the boat for its owner, according to data provider LSEG, didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

It is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday in Zhejiang or its neighbouring province of Fujian.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

Services on more than 200 ferry routes were suspended in Zhejiang and Fujian, Xinhua said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

A coastal typhoon alert in Zhejiang has been raised to its highest level, and port and ferry services have been halted in the Chinese province.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

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