Hailanpao

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  1. 1
    Synonym of Blagoveshchensk: the Mandarin Chinese-derived name.

    "The provincial capital of Heilungchiang closely adjoins the Russian frontier town of Hailanpao (?) and international questions are constantly arising. At the request of the Governor the Tsungli Yamên appointed Keng Shan, a pupil of the Tung-wên-kuan, with nominal rank as a second class secretary of a board, to co-operate with the Deputy Lieutenant-General stationed there in the management of international affairs."

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blagoveshchensk

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"The provincial capital of Heilungchiang closely adjoins the Russian frontier town of Hailanpao (?) and international questions are constantly arising. At the request of the Governor the Tsungli Yamên appointed Keng Shan, a pupil of the Tung-wên-kuan, with nominal rank as a second class secretary of a board, to co-operate with the Deputy Lieutenant-General stationed there in the management of international affairs."

Etymology

From Mandarin 海蘭泡／海兰泡 (Hǎilánpāo) Wade–Giles romanization: Hai³-lan²-pʻao¹, reinforced by Hanyu Pinyin.

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