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'''Jilin''' (Chinese: 吉琳; Hanyu pinyin: Jílín; Wade-Giles: Chi-lin) is a province in the northeast part of [[China]]. It borders [[North Korea]] and [[Russia]]. The provincial capital is [[Changchun]]. | '''Jilin''' (Chinese: 吉琳; Hanyu pinyin: Jílín; Wade-Giles: Chi-lin) is a province in the northeast part of [[China]]. It borders [[North Korea]] and [[Russia]]. The provincial capital is [[Changchun]]. | ||
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| + | Jilin was invaded by [[Japan]] during [[World War II]]. It became the seat of the [[Manchukuo]] state. It was liberated by the Nationalist forces, but they surrendered it to the Communist Party because of pressure from the [[Soviet Union]]. The Nationalists tried to capture Jilin again in 1950, but they failed and had to retreat to [[Taiwan]]. | ||
[[Category:Chinese Provinces, Municipalities and Regions]] | [[Category:Chinese Provinces, Municipalities and Regions]] | ||
Revision as of 20:24, December 17, 2009
Jilin (Chinese: 吉琳; Hanyu pinyin: Jílín; Wade-Giles: Chi-lin) is a province in the northeast part of China. It borders North Korea and Russia. The provincial capital is Changchun.
Jilin was invaded by Japan during World War II. It became the seat of the Manchukuo state. It was liberated by the Nationalist forces, but they surrendered it to the Communist Party because of pressure from the Soviet Union. The Nationalists tried to capture Jilin again in 1950, but they failed and had to retreat to Taiwan.