Fuxin, also Fu-hsin, or Fou-hsin, city, northeastern China, in Liaoning Province, a major coal-mining center in a highly industrialized region. Coal deposits occur here in thick beds suitable for surface (opencut) mining methods. Mining began during the Japanese occupation (1931-45) of northeastern China, and the mines suffered heavy damage during World War II. The mines were reconstructed and modernized by the Chinese in the early 1950s. Other industries in Fuxin include the generation of electricity and the manufacture of chemicals. Population (1991) 879,477.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Fuxin Information info
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