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(Encyclopedia)Nonni, river, China: see Nen.Xiangfan
(Encyclopedia)Xiangfan, Hubei, China: see Xiangyang. ...Sungari
(Encyclopedia)Sungari, river, China: see Songhua. ...West River
(Encyclopedia)West River, China: see Xi.Whangpoo
(Encyclopedia)Whangpoo, river, China: see Huangpu. ...Chihuahua, breed of dog
(Encyclopedia)Chihuahua chəwäˈwə [key], a breed of small toy dog probably of Asian origin and introduced into Mexico by Spanish settlers. It stands about 5 in. (12.7 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 1 t...Shimonoseki, Treaty of
(Encyclopedia)Shimonoseki, Treaty of, Apr. 17, 1895, ending the First Sino-Japanese War. It was negotiated and signed by Ito Hirobumi for Japan and Li Hung-chang for China. Harsh terms were imposed on a badly defea...Minya Konka
(Encyclopedia)Minya Konka, peak, China: see Gongga. ...Hsi-an
(Encyclopedia)Hsi-an, China: see Xi'an.Ch'ing-tao
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