Jiangsu
Jiangsu is a coastal province in eastern China, bordering Shanghai and centered on the lower Yangtze River and the Huai River.
Yangtze River Delta: The low-lying, densely settled region where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea. Southern Jiangsu forms a major part of this delta, sharing its waterways and urban economy.
Economy of Jiangsu: The system of industries, services, agriculture, and trade operating within Jiangsu. It gathers the province’s varied economic strengths into one regional picture.
Jiangnan: A historical and cultural region south of the lower Yangtze River. Southern Jiangsu belongs to Jiangnan, a region whose identity predates the modern province.
Jiangsu cuisine: A regional Chinese cuisine known for careful preparation, seasonal ingredients, and balanced flavors. Its food traditions express the province’s varied landscapes and urban cultures.
Anhui: A landlocked province of eastern China west of Jiangsu. Anhui shares the Huai River region but lacks Jiangsu’s long coastline and major seaports.
Yangtze River: The longest river in Asia, flowing east across China into the East China Sea. Its lower reaches cross southern Jiangsu and connect the province to the wider delta.
Nantong: A Jiangsu city at the northern edge of the Yangtze River estuary, facing Shanghai across the river. Nantong’s location links northern Jiangsu to the estuary’s ports and metropolitan markets.
Jiangsu name: The provincial name formed from the names of Jiangning and Suzhou. The name preserves the historical importance of Nanjing, formerly Jiangning, and Suzhou.
Kunqu: A form of Chinese opera that developed in the Kunshan area of Jiangsu. Kunqu is one of the province’s most influential contributions to Chinese performing arts.
Zhejiang: A coastal province of eastern China south of Jiangsu and Shanghai. Zhejiang offers a nearby coastal comparison, with a more mountainous landscape and different regional centers.