Jiangxi

Jiangxi is a province in southeastern China, named after the Gan River which runs through the region. It borders Zhejiang to the east, Anhui to the north, Hubei to the northwest, Hunan to the west, Guangdong to the southwest, and Fujian to the southeast. The capital and largest city is Nanchang. The province covers about 166,900 square kilometers and has a population of around 46 million.

The geography of Jiangxi is mainly hilly and mountainous, with the Gan River drainage basin and major water bodies such as Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters, and most rainfall occurring in summer.

Historically, the region has roots in the ancient Yue culture and later formed part of multiple Chinese dynasties. Jingdezhen in Jiangxi has produced porcelain for over a thousand years and is known as the porcelain capital. In the 20th century, Jiangxi was a base for the early Chinese Soviet movement, and the Long March began there in 1934–35; the Nanchang Uprising of 1927 is often cited as an early major event in the revolutionary history.

Economy and infrastructure: Jiangxi has a mixed economy with manufacturing, metallurgy, electronics, and chemicals. Agriculture includes rice, citrus, and tea. The province possesses deposits of tungsten, tin, and copper. It is served by rail and road networks centered on Nanchang and is connected to high-speed rail corridors linking coastal and inland markets.

Culture and tourism: The province is renowned for its Jingdezhen porcelain heritage, as well as natural scenery such as Mount Lushan and several historical sites. Jiangxi also maintains a range of traditional crafts and regional cuisine, contributing to its cultural diversity.