On the Planning and Construction of Huhai Railway in Late Qing Dynasty and Early Republic of China
In the context of complex international relations in modern Northeast Asia,the planning and construction of the Huhai railway is thought of as a key channel to seek regional development for local officials and people in Heilongjiang,an important tool to seize colonial rights and interests for powers such as Russia,Japan and the United States,as well as a strategic layout to safeguard national rights and interests and break the control of foreign enemies for the Northeast authorities,showing a historical aspect involving imagination and demonstration,multi-party game,self-financing and self-management.The whole process of planning and preparation for the railway all reflects the motivation choice and interest consideration of different participants,and its final completion and opening results from the common interest demands and the urgent need to cope with the border crisis regarding the Northeast authorities and local officials and people in Heilongjiang province.
Huhai RailwayNortheast Asia regional economycontemporary Heilongjiang