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Longuyon is a historic commune in the Meurthe-Moselle department of northeastern France, located near the Luxembourg border, about 320 kilometers from Paris. The town is known for its unique location and rich history, and was once an important transportation hub and trade center. The remains of medieval architecture, including the church of St. Martin and the ruins of the old castle, are preserved in the town, revealing a rich historical atmosphere. The natural environment around Longuyon is beautiful, with extensive forests and idyllic landscapes for outdoor activities and leisure excursions. The local economy is based on small-scale industry, agriculture and cross-border trade, and the friendly community atmosphere, with its mix of French and Luxembourgish culture, makes it an ideal place to experience rural life in north-eastern France.
Handan, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, is located at the junction of four provinces in southern Hebei, and is a node city of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Cooperative Development Strategy. As the capital of the State of Zhao during the Warring States period, Handan has a history of 3,100 years and is a "National Famous Historical and Cultural City", which has given birth to more than 1,500 Chinese idioms, such as "Handan learning to walk" and "taking a bramble to ask for a crime". The city is known as the "Capital of Chinese Idioms and Tales". The city is rich in cultural heritage, including the ruins of Zhao Wangcheng, Nuwa Palace (a World Heritage Site), and Guangfu Ancient City (a representative of ancient cities in northern China). Zhao culture, Magizhou kiln culture and Taiji culture are intermingled here, giving birth to such historical celebrities as Yang Lu Chan (a Taiji master). Nowadays, Handan is the central city of central and southern Hebei, with a strong foundation of equipment manufacturing, iron and steel, new materials and other industries, and is accelerating its transformation and upgrading to create a modern city that is pleasant to live, work and visit.