Westernization movement, also known as self-improvement movement. It was the westernization movement in the late Qing Dynasty that introduced western military equipment, machine production and science and technology under the slogan of "self-improvement" and "seeking wealth" from 65438 to 1990 to save the Qing Dynasty.

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1. Under the banner of "self-improvement", we will introduce advanced western production technology, establish a new military industry, cultivate new naval forces, and build a modern navy such as Beiyang Navy. Among them, the largest modern military enterprise is Jiangnan Manufacturing General Administration founded in Shanghai. In addition, there are a series of military factories such as Fuzhou Shipping Bureau and Tianjin Machinery Factory.

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

3. Establish new schools, send overseas students abroad for further study, and train translators, military personnel and scientific and technological personnel. Shi Jing Wentong Museum 1862 was established in Beijing, which is the earliest new government-run school in China.