On Mawei Shipyard's Second Sea-oriented Development Following China's Reform and Opening-up
Due to the specific context of the time,the development of Fujian Mawei Shipyard,which inherited Arsenal Foochow,progressed slowly over an extended period and relied on technically advanced enterprises in Shanghai and other places.Following China's implementation of reform and opening-up,Fujian Mawei Shipyard underwent comprehensive maritime development,benefiting from extensive foreign exchanges at various levels.The shipyard introduced and adopted foreign advanced technology to narrow the gap with its domestic counterparts.It engaged in manufacturing marine equipment,resulting in a high-grade product structure.The shipyard is export-oriented,entering the international market to open up space for development.Relying on communication and innovation,Mawei Shipyard has successfully realized the second sea-oriented development,which is a model of the integration of maritime culture and industrial culture.
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