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'''Shenyang'''(沈阳) is the largest city in [[Liaoning]], a province in the north east of the [[People's Republic of China]]. The city, formerly known by | '''Shenyang'''(沈阳) is the largest city in [[Liaoning]], a province in the north east of the [[People's Republic of China]]. The city, formerly known by its [[Manchurian]] name '''Mukden''' was the capital city of [[Manchuria]] and, at the beging of the Chinese Qing dynasty, the capital of China. The Qing Emperor gave the city the name '''Shengjing''' in honor of its status. Other older names include '''Houchen''' and '''Shenzou'''. | ||
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Shenyang(沈阳) is the largest city in Liaoning, a province in the north east of the People's Republic of China. The city, formerly known by its Manchurian name Mukden was the capital city of Manchuria and, at the beging of the Chinese Qing dynasty, the capital of China. The Qing Emperor gave the city the name Shengjing in honor of its status. Other older names include Houchen and Shenzou.