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Foochow Arsenal cultural park showcases China's modern industrial history in Fuzhou
By Xinhua Published: Jun 05, 2026 09:47 AM
This photo taken on June 2, 2026 shows the Foochow Arsenal cultural park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located on the bank of the Majiang River in Fuzhou is the precious industrial and cultural heritage site known as the Foochow Arsenal, which stands as a witness to China's Self-Strengthening Movement and a memorable chapter in the country's modernization journey. In the 1860s, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) government established the Foochow Arsenal, or Chuan Zheng in Chinese, creating a naval system comprising shipyards, schools and the Fujian Fleet. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

This photo taken on June 2, 2026 shows the Foochow Arsenal cultural park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located on the bank of the Majiang River in Fuzhou is the precious industrial and cultural heritage site known as the Foochow Arsenal, which stands as a witness to China's Self-Strengthening Movement and a memorable chapter in the country's modernization journey. In the 1860s, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) government established the Foochow Arsenal, or "Chuan Zheng" in Chinese, creating a naval system comprising shipyards, schools and the Fujian Fleet. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)


A drone photo taken on June 2, 2026 shows the Foochow Arsenal cultural park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located on the bank of the Majiang River in Fuzhou is the precious industrial and cultural heritage site known as the Foochow Arsenal, which stands as a witness to China's Self-Strengthening Movement and a memorable chapter in the country's modernization journey. In the 1860s, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) government established the Foochow Arsenal, or Chuan Zheng in Chinese, creating a naval system comprising shipyards, schools and the Fujian Fleet. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

A drone photo taken on June 2, 2026 shows the Foochow Arsenal cultural park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located on the bank of the Majiang River in Fuzhou is the precious industrial and cultural heritage site known as the Foochow Arsenal, which stands as a witness to China's Self-Strengthening Movement and a memorable chapter in the country's modernization journey. In the 1860s, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) government established the Foochow Arsenal, or "Chuan Zheng" in Chinese, creating a naval system comprising shipyards, schools and the Fujian Fleet. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)


This photo taken on June 2, 2026 shows a custom-made French slotting machine at the initial period of the Foochow Arsenal, displayed at the Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866 in the Foochow Arsenal cultural park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located on the bank of the Majiang River in Fuzhou is the precious industrial and cultural heritage site known as the Foochow Arsenal, which stands as a witness to China's Self-Strengthening Movement and a memorable chapter in the country's modernization journey. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

This photo taken on June 2, 2026 shows a custom-made French slotting machine at the initial period of the Foochow Arsenal, displayed at the Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866 in the Foochow Arsenal cultural park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located on the bank of the Majiang River in Fuzhou is the precious industrial and cultural heritage site known as the Foochow Arsenal, which stands as a witness to China's Self-Strengthening Movement and a memorable chapter in the country's modernization journey. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)


A panoramic drone photo taken on June 2, 2026 shows a view of the Foochow Arsenal cultural park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located on the bank of the Majiang River in Fuzhou is the precious industrial and cultural heritage site known as the Foochow Arsenal, which stands as a witness to China's Self-Strengthening Movement and a memorable chapter in the country's modernization journey. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

A panoramic drone photo taken on June 2, 2026 shows a view of the Foochow Arsenal cultural park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located on the bank of the Majiang River in Fuzhou is the precious industrial and cultural heritage site known as the Foochow Arsenal, which stands as a witness to China's Self-Strengthening Movement and a memorable chapter in the country's modernization journey. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)