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3. "Anyone know the Chinese name for Vladivostok?"

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 12:08 PM

Mar 6

Here ya go,

What do the Chinese call Vladivostok? A Historical Perspective.

The Chinese call Vladivostok Haishenwai 海參崴, a name steeped in history and reflecting Chinese claims to the territory before it was ceded to Russia in the 19th century. This article explores the historical context and cultural significance of the Chinese name for this vital port city.

https://www.mikegravel.org/what-do-the-chinese-call-vladivostok/

If or when they retake it, they'll probably keep the historic name.

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