https://chinaroots.org/en/tags/xiamen-history/Recent content in Xiamen History on ChinaRoots - Digital Local ChroniclesHugoen-usTue, 14 Apr 2026 06:13:29 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/xiamen-maritime-trade-millennium/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:13:29 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/xiamen-maritime-trade-millennium/By mining archives from the 'Gazetteer of Xiamen' and 'Gazetteer of Fujian Province', this article restores Xiamen's trade evolution from the Tang Dynasty 'Garnering Grain Isle' to the modern 'Special Economic Zone'. Core data reveals that the annual grain transshipment at Amoy Port reached 1.5 million piculs in the Qing Dynasty. Keywords: Amoy Maritime Trade History, Digitalization of Fujian Chronicles, SEZ Development Logic.https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/xiamen-taiwan-ties-300y/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:40:00 +0800https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/xiamen-taiwan-ties-300y/Based on Xiamen Local Chronicles and Maritime Records, this article explores the profound historical ties between Xiamen and Taiwan since the establishment of "Two Gates Crossing" in 1684. It details the "Tai-yun" mechanism as a grain lifeline for Fujian, analyzes the lasting influence of the Zheng era's military and educational systems on Taiwan, and highlights how modern Taiwan Investment Zones continue this legacy of economic and cultural bonds.https://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.