Changchun
Capital of Jilin, automotive hub, and former Manchukuo capital.
Changchun is the capital and largest city of Jilin Province, China, located on the Songliao Plain. Known as China's 'City of Automobiles,' Changchun is a major industrial base, particularly in the automotive sector, and is home to the FAW Group, one of the 'Big Four' state-owned car manufacturers.
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- Changchun
- type
- City
- country
- China
- province
- Jilin
- known_for
- Capital of Jilin, 'City of Automobiles', former capital of Manchukuo (as Xinjing)
Lore & Background
Changchun was initially established on imperial decree as a small trading post and frontier village during the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor in the Qing dynasty. The city's name means 'long spring' in Chinese.
Reader's Guide
Changchun's significance stems from its role as a key railway junction and its transformation under Japanese influence. After the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese took control of the southern section, and Changchun became the break-of-gauge point between Russian and standard gauges. Today, it is a major industrial center, particularly for automobiles, and a leading scientific research city.
Did You Know?
- The city is home to the FAW Group, one of China's 'Big Four' state-owned car manufacturers.
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