Anshan - Definition and Overview

Anshan (鞍山; lit. 'saddle mountain') is a city in China in Liaoning province close to Shenyang. It has a population of approximately 3.4 million.

Economy

Anshan is famous for its iron and steel complex, which is the largest in China.

Miscellaneous

Anshan was the birthplace of Ann Hui (born 1947), a Hong Kong-based film director, one of the most critically acclaimed amongst the Hong Kong New Wave.

Anshan (or Anzan) (in Persian انشان) was also a city and small kingdom in Persia (Iran) during the 1st millennium BC, ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty. Persian prince Teispes (675-640) captured the Elamite city of Anshan and called himself "King of the City of Anshan". Anshan embarked on a period of conquest in the 6th century BC and became the nucleus of the Persian empire.