Eight Major Projects on ChinaRoots - Digital Local Chronicleshttps://chinaroots.org/en/tags/eight-major-projects/Recent content in Eight Major Projects on ChinaRoots - Digital Local ChroniclesHugoen-usMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:18:07 +0000Foundation of Egret Island: The [Eight Major Projects] and the Rise of Industrial Giants in Early Xiamen SEZhttps://chinaroots.org/en/posts/xiamen-early-investment-industry/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:18:07 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/xiamen-early-investment-industry/This article provides a detailed analysis of Xiamen SEZs construction blueprint during its early stage in the 1980s. It lists the [Eight Major Projects]—including Dongdu Port, Gaoqi Airport, and programmable telephone systems—that involved a total investment of 437 million RMB. It further explores how the electronic and machinery sectors transitioned from manual repair to modern manufacturing through [foreign-domestic cooperation] and innovation, revealing the historical logic behind Xiamens transformation into a modern port city.