Wuhan

American

[woo-hahn] / ˈwuˈhɑn /

noun

Pinyin, Wade-Giles. a conglomerate city in and the capital of Hubei province, in E China, at the junction of the Han Shui and Chang Jiang: comprises the former cities of Hankou, Hanyang, and Wuchang.

Wuhan British

/ ˈwuːˈhæn /

noun

a city in SE China, in Hubei province, at the confluence of the Han and Yangtze Rivers: formed in 1950 by the union of the cities of Hanyang, Hankou, and Wuchang (the Han Cities); river port and industrial centre; university (1913). Pop: 6 003 000 (2005 est)

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The companies said that Stellantis and Dongfeng will produce two all-new Peugeot EVs starting from 2027 at its joint venture factory in Wuhan, China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Under the arrangement, Stellantis will co-manufacture two all-new Peugeot vehicles with Dongfeng at a joint-venture factory in Wuhan, China.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The companies will produce two Peugeot EVs and two Jeep EVs starting in 2027 at a joint venture factory in Wuhan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The company has a fleet of more than 500 driverless cars in Wuhan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

O'Sullivan has cited medical reasons or the need to prioritise his mental health for his withdrawals from serveral tournaments in recent years, including the British Open, Wuhan Open and World Grand Prix.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

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