Shaoyang, city, southern China, in Hunan Province. It is a transportation and commercial center for the upper Zi (Tze) River valley. Major industries include the manufacture of paper and motor-vehicle equipment, established since 1949 to supplement traditional bamboo, paper, and iron handicrafts. Shaoyang was called Pao-ch'ing or Paoking until 1912. Population (1991) 247,227.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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