Yakeshi, also known as Xuguit Qi, city in northern China, in northeastern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Yakeshi is located on the north side of the Hinggan Mountains along the Hailar River, 70 km (40 mi) east of the city of Hailar. The city's economy is centered upon the forestry industry. In addition to wood products, Yakeshi produces traditional Chinese medicines made of plants gathered from the surrounding forests. Other economic activities at Yakeshi include gold, coal, iron, and copper mining; wheat and rapeseed farming; sheep raising; and dairy industries. The city is connected by rail to Harbin. The original name for the city, Xuguit Qi, came from the Mongolian word for the area. Its name was changed to Yakeshi in 1983 when it was designated a county-level city. Population (1988) 355,000.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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