See Tamsui on Wiktionary
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Young Formosans who have served with United States forces in the Philippines and elsewhere are frequent visitors, seeking employment with the expected American troops. At one time 16 called in a body. No criticism has yet been heard of this anticipated influx of American forces. Some rumors allege that 1,600 men have already landed at the river port of Tamsui.", "type": "quote" }, { "ref": "1970 May 20, “China Yearbook 1969-1970”, in The Hallmark, volume 3, number 5, China Publishing Co., page 8:", "text": "Shu Lin Kou Station, usually referred to as Linkou, is situated on a mountain plateau approximately 16 miles northwest of Taipei, the capital of the Republic of China. 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