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"text": "Shijiazhuang is the capital and most populous city of Hebei Province in China.

Eastern facade of Shijiazhuang Railway Station (20160615145320)
Eastern facade of Shijiazhuang Railway Station (20160615145320)

It is located southwest of Beijing and sits just east of the Taihang Mountains. These mountains run from north to south and provide a natural boundary for the region. The city is a massive urban center with a very large population. According to the 2020 census, the city had 11,235,086 residents. The built-up urban area contains over 6.2 million people. This makes Shijiazhuang the twelfth largest city in mainland China.

Shijiazhuang Metro
Shijiazhuang Metro

\n\nThe city's rapid growth is tied to its role as a transportation and industrial hub. After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the city changed quickly. Industrialization and new infrastructure caused the metropolitan population to more than quadruple in only thirty years. Between 2008 and 2011, a specific three-year plan was implemented to modernize the area. This plan increased the number of green spaces and new buildings. It also led to the creation of new roads, a railway station, an airport, and a subway system.

Shijiazhuang Metro
Shijiazhuang Metro

\n\nThe origins of the name \"Shijiazhuang\" are a subject of much debate. The name literally translates to \"Shi family's village.\" One historical story involves the Wanli Emperor sending 24 officers to the area. These officers split into two groups of 10 and 14 families. Because the Chinese word for ten sounds like the word for stone, some believe the name evolved this way. Another theory suggests the name honors a high-ranking official named Shi. However, the name might be even older, linked to a place called Shiyi from the Warring States period.

CHEU-KIA-TCHOUANG
CHEU-KIA-TCHOUANG

\n\nThroughout history, the settlement has undergone many different administrative changes. During the Republican era, the village was briefly named Shimen after merging with Xiumen. However, many people continued to use the name Shijiazhuang during the Second Sino-Japanese War. To avoid confusion with the Japanese Army, the Chinese Communist Party officially reverted the name on December 26, 1947. This period also saw the city become a key political center. In 1948, the People's Bank of China was established here, releasing the first series of the renminbi.

\n\nIndustrial development has been a major driver of the city's economy

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