Fuzhou, China: Capital of Fujian Province

Fuzhou (福州) — "CN" = China country code.

Key Facts

• Status: Capital & largest city of Fujian Province.
• Population: 7.1M (2010 census); ~8.3M (2020 est., metro).
• Location: Min River estuary, SE coast, 150 km W of Taiwan.
• Climate: Humid subtropical – hot summers, mild winters.

Historical Significance

• 2,200+ years old (Ye city, 202 BC).
• Tang/Song: Major maritime trade port (Maritime Silk Road).
• 1842: Treaty Port (Treaty of Nanjing) – tea, opium, missionaries.
• 1911: Cradle of Xinhai Revolution (Lin Juemin, etc.).

Modern Economy

• Industry: Machinery, chemicals, textiles, electronics, shipbuilding.
• Fuzhou New Area (2015) – state-level development zone.
• Cross-strait ties: Direct flights/ferry to Matsu/Kinmen/Taiwan.

Culture & Language

Eastern Min (Min Dong) dialect (Fuzhouhua) – mutually unintelligible with Mandarin. Distinct cuisine (Buddha Jumps Over Wall, lychee pork, fish balls).