Meaning of Nanri | Babel Free

Definitions

A town in Xiuyu district, Putian, Fujian, China.

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“A U.S. warship twice intruded into China's territorial waters south of Tsungwu and Nanjih Island in Fukien Province between 1733 and 2110 hours yesterday and between 2309 hours yesterday and 0431 hours today.”

“Among them, the raid against Nanjih and Tungshan were the largest in size and the lessons and experiences gained the greatest.[…] 4,500 Government troops sailed successively from Kinmen for Nanjih on 10 Oct., 1952. Due to heavy sea, the ships were not moored until 0630, 11 October.”

“The Nationalists also carried out guerrilla raids against Communist-held islands. For example, on 11 October 1952 five thousand Nationalist regulars and guerrillas raided Nanri Island, off the southern coast of Fujian.”

“Fishermen carry a sedan chair and rush to the sea at Nanri Island in Putian, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 22, 2019. This traditional custom named "Chonghai" represents the wishes about the safety of fishermen on the sea and a good harvest in fishing.”

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