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	Shangchuan Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		John's Island) is an island on the southern coast of China, part of the Guangdong province, in the South China Sea.
		Administratively, Shangchuan Town (上川镇) is one of the 20 towns of Taishan prefecture-level city.
		Shangchuan Island was one of the first bases established by the Portuguese off the China coast, during the 16th century.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shangchuan (342 words)

	Shangchuan Island - China-related Topics SE-SH - China-Related Topics
		Shangchuan Island (?????????, pinyin Sh??ngchu??nd??o; also named Schangschwan, Sancian, Chang-Chuang, St. John's Island) is an island of the South China Sea, on the southern coast of China, part of the Guangdong province.
		Administratively, Shangchuan Town (?????????) is one of the 20 Town of Chinatowns of Taishan.
		Shangchuan Island was one of the first bases established by the PortugalPortuguese off the China coast, during the 16th century.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Shangchuan_Island (376 words)

	Jesuit China missions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Xavier, however, died the same year on the Chinese island of Shangchuan, without having reached the mainland.
		Three decades later, in 1582, led by several figures including the prominent Italian Matteo Ricci, Jesuits once again initiated mission work in China, ultimately introducing Western science, mathematics, astronomy, and visual arts to the imperial court, and carrying on significant inter-cultural and philosophical dialogue with Chinese scholars, particularly representatives of Confucianism.
		Ricci was born the year St. Francis Xavier died on the island of Shangchuan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jesuit_pre-modern_China_missions (877 words)

	Xiachuan Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The island is located near the larger Shangchuan Island, which lies West of Xiachuan.
		Shangchuan and Xiachuan have been established as a Tourism Open Integrated Experimental Zones (旅游开发综合试验区 pinyin lǚyóu kāifā zōnghé shìyàn qū).
		Xiachuan Island is linked by ferry to Shangchuan Island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Xiachuan_Island (147 words)

	Taishan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The city is located in the Pearl River Delta, southwest of Jiangmen (to which administratively belongs) and 140 kilometers west of Hong Kong, with a population of approximately 1 million.
		It also contains 95 islands and islets, including the largest island in Guangdong, Shangchuan Island.
		Because it is estimated that over 75% of all overseas Chinese until the mid- to late-20th century claimed origin in Taishan, the city is also known as the "Home of Overseas Chinese."
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Taishan (697 words)

	IIUM TRIPS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Beautiful Shangchuan Island is 14 km off the southern coast of China in the South China Sea, and is the largest island in Guangdong Province.
		Shangchuan Island has a population of 16,320 and is famous for being the death place of Saint Francis Xavier.
		On November 1552 he was in Shangchuan Island trying to find a way to enter mainland China.
	www.iium.edu.mo /News/IIUMTRIPS/SangChuan/ShangChuan.html (179 words)

	Solemn Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier Old Goa, November 21, 2004 - January 2, 2005.
		In September 1552 Xavier was in Shangchuan island not far from mainland China.
		If they found the body in such a condition that its odours could be bore by the people of the ship, they would take it to Malacca and bury it in a Christian Church.
		The incorrupt body of Xavier had a perturbing effect on all those who were at the shore when they opened the grave at Shangchuan, by what they saw with their own eyes and with tears streaming down their cheeks they publicly exclaimed.
	www.archgoadaman.org /Dioceses/SFX/life_sfx.html (2115 words)

	Religion in China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		In 1289, Franciscan friars initiated mission work in China.
		The fist Jesuit attempt to reach China was made in 1552 by Francis Xavier, but he died the same year on the Chinese island of Shangchuan, without having reached the mainland.
		In 1582, Jesuits once again initiated mission work in China, introducing Western science, mathematics, and astronomy.
	bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/r/re/religion_in_china.html (637 words)

	Investment Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Construction Scale of Project or Content: To construct a breakwater dam at the mouth of Gong Bay, with the length of 800m, the bottom width of 87.15m, the surface width 11.4m, and the depth of 28.56m.
		As estimated, the annual income from the rental of water surface is up to RMB 42,000,000, the annual profit up to RMB 33,000,000.
		Undertaking unit: the People's Government of Shangchuan town, Tanshan city.
	en.cappma.com /business/readzs.asp?zsid=280 (330 words)

	CLIMATE SHANGCHUAN DAO - Historical January 1994 - Weather
		CLIMATE SHANGCHUAN DAO - Historical January 1994 - Weather
		Weather :: Climate :: Asia :: China :: Climate SHANGCHUAN DAO
		Indicator for occurrence of: Snow or Ice Pellets
	www.tutiempo.net /en/Climate/SHANGCHUAN_DAO/596730.htm (36 words)

	Gongwan Case Culture Base at Shangchuan Island, Taishan, Guangdong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Gongwan Bay Cage Culture Base at Shangchuan Island,Taishan
		The Gongwan Bay Cage Culture Base at Shangchuan Island, Taishan, Guangdong
		Objectives: Since the reform and opening to the outside world, China production and consumption of aquatic products have been on the increase with growing economy and rising living standard.
	www.riselink.net /j5-gonwan_culture_base.htm (894 words)

	indiansaga.info - Who's Who of India
		In 1551, the Vatican named him provincial of the province of India.
		He planned a mission to China, but died on the island of Shangchuan while trying to gain admission to the mainland.
		His body lies in a shrine in Goa.
	indiansaga.com /whoswho/xavier.html (223 words)

	Shangchuan Dao, China Weather Forecast / tempo prévisions météorologiques / previsioni meteo / ...
		Shangchuan Dao, China Weather Forecast / tempo prévisions météorologiques / previsioni meteo / wettervorhersage / parte meteorológico / weervoorspelling
		Welcome to the weather forecast pages for Shangchuan Dao
		Just click the tab buttons above to view the information you require.
	www.weather-forecast.com /locations/ShangchuanDao.shtml (201 words)

	Taishan Shangchuan/Xiachuan Islands
		Since the relaxing scenery in these two islands is well known in both China and abroad, the two islands are great vacation resorts at the province level.
		On Feisha Beach of Shangchuan Island, one can watch the waves crashing onto the seashore, listen to the birds chirping in the forest, or perhaps experience the pleasant scenery.
		These activities make this famous beach an ideal tourist area.
	www.taishan.com /english/tour/island.htm (193 words)

	if images - Royalty Free image, photo - Autumn rice harvest; Shangchuan Island, Guangdong province, China. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		if images - Royalty Free image, photo - Autumn rice harvest; Shangchuan Island, Guangdong province, China.
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		Autumn rice harvest; Shangchuan Island, Guangdong province, China.
	www.ifimages.com /public/image/46573/view.html (129 words)

	PRESS WEATHER NO. 101 - SOUTH CHINA COASTAL WATERS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		PRESS WEATHER NO. 101 - SOUTH CHINA COASTAL WATERS
		STRONG WINDS IN SHANWEI, SOUTH OF HONG KONG AND SHANGCHUAN DAO.
		FOG IN SOUTH OF HONG KONG AND SHANGCHUAN DAO.
	www.info.gov.hk /gia/wr/200501/31/0131198.htm (61 words)

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