Anshan

Anshan is a prefecture-level city in central Liaoning Province, China. Located in the western part of the province near Shenyang, it lies along the region's northeast industrial corridor and has a population in the millions.

The area has been inhabited since ancient times, with archaeological finds from the Liao and Jin periods. Modern development began in the early 20th century with the establishment of the Anshan Iron and Steel Works under Japanese administration as part of the South Manchuria Railway, which formed the basis of the city's growth as a steel center.

After 1949, the city became a major steel-producing base for the People's Republic of China. The Anshan Iron and Steel Group (Ansteel) remains the principal enterprise, and the economy has diversified into machinery, chemicals, and related manufacturing and services.

The city includes the Qianshan Mountain scenic area, a popular site with temples and natural scenery. It is connected by rail and road to Shenyang and other regional centers, forming part of the northeast industrial corridor.