| 摘要： | Abstract
Chang Chien (1853-1926) was a native of Nantung, Kiangsu. In spite of various works on Chang
Chien, which testify to the significance of his role in modern China, Chang Chien’s thought on economic
development is still not well researched. The purposes of this paper are firstly to analyze
Chang Chien’s thought on economic development systematically and clearly in the hope that it may
become a useful reference for researchers in modern China, and secondly to stimulate scholars for
further research. This paper depends more on basic source materials rather than second-hand
data. Among various source materials, Chang Chien’s Diary, The Nine Records of Chang Chien and
The Complete Work of Chang Chien are the most important. Chang Chien’s thought on economic
development may be summarized as follows: 1) industry as basis of education and as a means of
saving China; 2) well balance of the development of agriculture, industry and commerce; 3) return
of profit from the foreigners; 4) self sufficiency of raw materials and full exploitation of natural
resources; 5) establishment of modern banks for economic development; 6) utility of foreign loans
in profiting enterprises without losing sovereignty; 7) extension of the gentry’s |
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