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Major events in Zhoushan
Zhoushan, located in the northeast of Zhejiang Province, China, is a famous island city. The following are some important events in Zhoushan history:

1. Zhoushan Urban Construction: Zhoushan Urban Construction began in the 20th year of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty (732), and was then called "Wengshan County". In the Song Dynasty, the court established Guo Chang County in Zhoushan. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Zhoushan belonged to Ningbo Prefecture.

2. War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression: During the Ming Dynasty, Zhoushan became the anti-Japanese front. 1553, Qi Jiguang, a famous Ming Dynasty soldier, defeated the Japanese invaders in cengang, Zhoushan, and won a landmark victory.

3. Opium War: 1840, the Opium War broke out and the British fleet invaded Zhoushan. 184 1 year, the British army occupied dinghai, and the battle of dinghai became an important event in China's modern history.

4. Liberation of Zhoushan Islands: 1949, China People's Liberation Army began to March south of the Yangtze River after the battle of crossing the river. In August of the same year, the People's Liberation Army launched the Zhoushan Islands Campaign. After fierce fighting, the Zhoushan Islands were liberated in June+10, 5438.

5. Zhoushan Port Construction: Zhoushan Port started construction on 1973. After years of development, Zhoushan Port has become one of the important ports in China, undertaking a large number of freight and passenger transport tasks.

6. Zhoushan Cross-sea Bridge opened to traffic: In 2009, Zhoushan Cross-sea Bridge was opened to traffic, connecting Zhoushan Islands and the mainland. The completion of the bridge has greatly promoted Zhoushan's economic development and convenient transportation.

7. Establishment of Zhoushan Free Trade Zone: 20 17 China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone was established in Zhoushan, which promoted Zhoushan to become a new highland of reform and opening up.

These major events witnessed the changes of Zhoushan from ancient times to the present, and showed the city's important position in the long river of history.