Zhang Jian's Early Exploration of Modernization and Its Enlightenment to Chinese-style Modernization
Zhang Jian,the top industrialist in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China,was recognized as"the forerunner of China's early modernization".This paper summarizes Zhang Jian's exploration and contributions to China s early modernization from three aspects:industry,education,and public welfare.Then,based on the historical logic,theoretical dimension and practical path of Chinese-style modernization,it concludes the enlightenment to Chinese-style modernization from Zhang Jian's exploration as follows:Chinese modernization should be based on Chinese national conditions,should have an open mind,should adhere to innovation,should highlight people-oriented,should achieve civilization and harmony,and should strengthen systemetic thinking.
modernizationChinese-style modernizationZhang JianNantong city