Huoerguosi

Definitions

Synonym of Khorgas: the Mandarin Chinese-derived name.

Examples

“The Chinese economic ministry identified the Xinjiang trading points as Huoerguosi between Yhining^([sic – meaning Yining]) on the Chinese side and Panfilov in the Soviet Union and Toergete about 640 km south between Kashgar on the Chinese side and Osh in the Soviet Union.”

“Huoerguosi was a busy trading post⟳ during the 1950s and 1960s. The gate was closed in 1970 and only two persons were left at the Chinese customs post⟳ to take⟳ charge of postal matters because postal communications were never suspended bewteen^([sic – meaning between]) the two countries. The two trading posts in Xinjiang opened simultaneously on 16 November 1983. Now although Huoerguosi past has a dozen customs officers, they are still understaffed. More than a hundred Soviet trucks cross the border⟳ daily and there is a continuous flow⟳ fo Soviet citizens crossing the border⟳ to visit⟳ their relatives.”

“The State Council, the cabinet, has come⟳ out with details of support⟳ for two economic zones in the northwest region of Xinjiang, Kashigar and Huoerguosi, to help⟳ boost⟳ their economic development.”

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