Zhengzhou

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Capital of Henan province, China, on the Huang He River; population (2000) 2,501,000. Industries include textile machinery, tractor assembly, light engineering, food and tobacco processing, and the manufacture of chemicals, building materials, and cotton textiles.

An ancient city from the Shang dynasty (16th–11th centuries BC) has been excavated on the eastern outskirts of Zhengzhou. Shaolin Monastery, the centre of a famous martial arts tradition, lies 80 km/50 mi west of the city.

Red and white are traditional colours in South East Asia. Red represents universal fellowship and equality. White stands for purity and virtue. Effective date: 3 December 1959. >>