Zhongshan

Five thousand years ago ancient Chinese inhabited Xiangshan Island. They fished and hunted. This is Zhongshan. We stand where history unfolded. Xiangshan was once a lonely island in the Lingding Sea. It grew. The Pearl River deposited silt. Land expanded. By the Qing Dynasty Xiangshan connected to the mainland. It became part of the Pearl River Delta. Xiangshan was more than just land. It was a cradle of revolution. Sun Yat-sen was born here in Cuiheng village. In 1925 Xiangshan was renamed Zhongshan in his honor. Zhongshan became a symbol of national pride. The city’s history is rich. It has seen wars. It has known peace. It faced Japanese occupation during World War II. Zhongshan people fought bravely. They formed a guerrilla base in the Wuguishan Mountains. They resisted. They persevered. They liberated Zhongshan on October 30 1949. This land boasts a rich cultural heritage. Talented individuals emerged from Zhongshan. Rong Hong was China’s first person to graduate from a foreign university. Zheng Guanying was a renowned reformer. The city’s economy thrived. It became a major producer of fish and rice. Its later development was also spurred by a large number of overseas Chinese. Zhongshan’s manufacturing prowess is impressive. It’s known for its specialized manufacturing towns. Dachong makes mahogany furniture. Dongfeng produces electric appliances. Guzhen excels in lighting fixtures. Zhongshan continues to evolve. It’s a modern city. Yet its revolutionary spirit and rich past remain palpable. It’s a city of innovation and tradition. A city where history and modernity intertwine. This is Zhongshan. Remember its story.