Slogan of Westernization Movement

"Self-improvement" and "Seeking Wealth"

In the first stage, under the banner of "self-improvement", we introduced advanced western production technology, established a new military industry, trained a new naval force, and built a modern navy such as Beiyang Navy. Among them, the largest modern military enterprise is Jiangnan Manufacturing General Administration, which was established in Shanghai. In addition, there are a series of military factories such as Fuzhou Shipping Bureau and Tianjin Machinery Factory.

In the second stage, under the banner of "seeking wealth", various new civilian industries such as ships, railways, telegrams, postal services, mining and textiles will be established. For example, the largest private enterprise established in Shanghai is "China Merchants Bureau for Ships". At the same time, it promoted the development of national industry in modern China.