Fujian

Fujian is a coastal province in southeastern China. It is bordered by Zhejiang to the north, Jiangxi to the west, and Guangdong to the south, with the Taiwan Strait along its eastern coast. The provincial capital is Fuzhou, and its largest cities include Xiamen and Quanzhou. The province has long been a gateway for maritime trade.

Geographically diverse, Fujian features the Wuyi Mountains in the interior and a rugged coastline dotted with islands. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters, and it is subject to monsoons and occasional typhoons.

Fujian is home to several Min language groups, including Mindong (the Fuzhou dialect) and Minnan (Hokkien). Mandarin is widely spoken as well. The region has a rich cultural heritage, notably its Min cuisine, tea culture (notably Tieguanyin and other Fujian teas), and unique architecture such as the Tulou earthen structures built by Hakka communities in Yongding, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Economically, Fujian is one of China's more developed provinces, with strong manufacturing, electronics, footwear, shipbuilding, and petrochemical sectors. It is a major producer of tea and seafood. Xiamen serves as a Special Economic Zone and major port, while Quanzhou is a historic maritime hub. The province also has extensive overseas ties, particularly with Southeast Asia, and plays a key role in cross-strait economic and cultural exchange.