Shaoxing County was a center of politics and culture in southern China up to the Ming and the Qing dynasties |
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Shaoxing, China City Overview
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Shaoxing County is located in the southern wing of the Yangtze River. Under the jurisdiction of the county are four sub-district committees and fifteen townships with a population of 710,000 people. Shaoxing became a Friendship City with Jacksonville in 2004. HistoryOne of the first 24 historical and cultural cities in China, Shaoxing County was a center of politics, culture and culture in southern China from the Qin and the Han dynasties up to the Ming and the Qing dynasties. The county not only bred outstanding people over centuries but also enjoys a fine reputation as a pearl in southern China, birthplace of silk making, and land of culture and the home of prominent scholars. CultureThe residence of Lu Xun -- one of the major Chinese writers of the 20th century – is preserved near the middle of Shaoxing and has become a tourist destination. Also, East Lake is a traditional scenic area just out of town, and Shaoxing has the Tomb of Yu the Great. BusinessThe textile industry is the pillar industry of Shaoxing County’s economy. In 2002, the output value of the textile industry amounted to 53.1 billion yuan, accounting for 75 percent of the county’s economic aggregate. The county produced 706,000 tons of chemical fibers in 2002. The textile industry had an aggregate of 34,000 looms, including 26,700 shuttleless looms. The textile businesses produced 2.7 billion meters of fabrics, and the annual production capacity of the dyeing enterprise was 5.7 billion meters. Shaoxing County boasts one of the largest marketplaces in China. China Textile City in Keqiao is now Asia’s largest textile trading place, with its trade volume accounting for one-third of the nation’s aggregate. The textile city ranks as the second of China’s top 10 largest wholesale markets. Largely based on the advantages of the textile city, the Shaoxing Keqiao Economic Development Zone, a provincial-grade economic development zone, has taken the initial shape, and plays an important role in the county’s opening up to the outside world. Thanks to economic prosperity, the county has made great headway in educational, cultural, public health fields and other undertakings. Links to Shaoxing, China Websites |