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Jiangsu is home to 84.75 million people. This coastal province in East China has a dense population that contributes to its vulnerability to rising sea levels and extensive industrial development.
The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge was completed in 1968 during the Cultural Revolution. It was the first bridge across the Yangtze River in Jiangsu, and the second bridge crossing, Jiangyin Bridge, opened 30 years later at Jiangyin.
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu that has been dubbed the Venice of the East due to its many canals. The city is renowned for its classical gardens, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its history as a center of culture and art for centuries.
Jiangsu's 2021 nominal GDP per capita reached CN¥137,300, or US$21,287. This figure made it the first province in China to reach the $20,000 mark and established it as one of China's most developed provinces by Human Development Index.
In 484 BC, the state of Wu under the command of King Helu defeated the powerful state of Qi. This battle defined the early history of the region and established Wu as a great power before it was subjugated by the state of Yue in 473 BC.
Jiangsu hosts 168 institutions of higher education, ranking first of all Chinese provinces. This strong educational system has bolstered the province's economy and supported its development as a focal point for economic growth since 1990.