Xining
geographical name
Xi·ning
ˈshē-ˈniŋ 
variants
or Sining
or Hsi-ning
city in northwestern China population 1,153,500
Note: Xining serves as capital of the province of Qinghai.
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“Xining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Xining. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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