Answer: hopeh

AnswerCrossword Clue
HOPEHPeiping is in this province.
HOPEHChinese province
HOPEHPeking's province
HOPEHChinese province, formerly
HOPEHChina's Hebei province, old style
HOPEHProvince in NE China, old style
HOPEHProvince around Peiping
HOPEHEarlier spelling of Hebei