Changchun
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views updated Jun 08 2018Changchun (Ch'ang-ch'un) Capital of
Jilin,
ne China. As Hsinking it was the capital (1932–45) of the Japanese-occupied) state of Manchukuo. It is an industrial city. Industries: chemicals, textiles, motor vehicles. Pop. (2002 est.) 1,886,500.
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