https://chinaroots.org/en/tags/urban-modernization/Recent content in Urban Modernization on ChinaRoots - Digital Local ChroniclesHugoen-usTue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0800https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/xiamen-overseas-capital-modernization/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0800https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/xiamen-overseas-capital-modernization/Based on Xiamen's local chronicles, this article analyzes the decisive role of overseas Chinese capital in Xiamen's modern urban transformation. Research indicates that between 1905 and 1949, Xiamen absorbed approximately 580 million USD in remittances. In the 1920s-30s, 60% to 70% of municipal construction funds originated from overseas Chinese investment, directly leading to the establishment of core districts like Zhongshan Road and a modern industrial system. The article highlights the extraordinary contributions of leaders like Tan Kah Kee and Huang Yizhu in finance, industry, and education.