Subdistrict in Beijing, China
Chunshu Subdistrict (Chinese: 椿树街道; pinyin: Chūnshù Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the southeastern portion of Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, its total population is 27,417.[1]
The subdistrict got its current name due to its abundance of Chinese mahogany (Chinese: 椿树; pinyin: Chūnshù) in the area, which were already present during the Ming dynasty.[2]
History
Timeline of changes in the status of Chunshu Subdistrict[2]
Time
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Status
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Jin dynasty
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Part of Jiahui Ward
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Ming dynasty
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Part of Xuanbei Ward
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Qing dynasty,
Reign of Qianlong Emperor
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Part of Outer Urban District, Northern City
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Qing dynasty, Reign of Xuantong Emperor
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Part of Right 1st and 2nd Outer Districts
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1912
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Part of 2nd Outer District
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1949
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Part of 9th District
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1950
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Part of 6th District
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1952
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Part of Qianmen District
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1954
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Three subdistricts were created: Xiangluying, Chunshuxia Toutiao and Maxian
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1958
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Three were combined to form Chunshu Subdistrict, and transferred under Xuanwu District. Made into a people's commune on Sep.
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1962
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Restored as a subdistrict
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2010
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Transferred under Xicheng District
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Administrative Division
As of 2021, there are 7 communities under the Chunshu Subdistrict:[3]
Administrative Division Code
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Community Name in English
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Community Name in Simplified Chinese
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110102015001
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Xuanwumenwai Dongdajie
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宣武门外东大街
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110102015002
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Liulichang Xijie
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琉璃厂西街
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110102015003
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Chunshuyuan
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椿树园
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110102015004
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Sichuanying
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四川营
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110102015006
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Liangjiayuan
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梁家园
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110102015007
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Xiangluying
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香炉营
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110102015008
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Yongguang
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永光
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References