Before the Kangxi emperor’s reign in the Qing dynasty, Hubei and its neighbour Hunan were one province called Huguang. During the Qing dynasty, they were split into two separate provinces, Hubei (meaning “North of the Lake”) and Hunan (“South of the Lake”), based on their location relative to Dongting Lake. During the Spring and Autumn period, the area that is now Hubei was part of the strong State of Chu.
Currently, Hubei plays a significant role in economic development in China. The building of the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River near Yichang, which started in 1993, represents the shift towards economic growth in the province.
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