3.1 Chinese Industrial Modernization Seen from Int...
3.1.1 Cross-cultural Studies
This research focuses on the universal values of Chinese industrial heritage.On the one hand,we are concerned about the influence of industrial revolutions in Western countries.For this reason,the Kailuan Coal Mine of Tangshan was selected as a case study to analyze British influences on coal mining technology and mine construction.(Xu Subin,Hao Shuai and Aoki Nobuo,2016)On the other hand,this research is also focused on the influences arising from interactions with other Asian countries,such as the development of Tianjin's industry and commerce under Japan's influence(Xu Subin,2014),the study of British and Japanese railway technicians in early Chinese railway construction,the study of Chinese students studying in Japan,etc.
3.1.2 Research on the History of Technology
China's modern technology is developing under interactions between Chinese tradition and Western influences and contains some important objects of research including construction technology and equipment technology.In terms of traditional construction techniques,we can refer to the construction plans of the Tianjin East Machinery Bureau（Eastern Arsenal）and West Machinery（Western Arsenal）Bureau at the Qing Dynasty Yangshi Lei Archives,which have been recommended for inclusion in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.These materials reveal the relationship between traditional architecture design and modern industrial facilities(Ji Hong,Xu Subin and Aoki Nobuo,2011),in which there is a strong influence from Western countries.In general,this research considers long-span construction technologies(Lai Shixian,2016),brick-making techniques(Lai Shixian,2016;Lai Shixian and Xu Subin,2017;Yu Changjiang,Qian Kun and Li Haiqing,2017),and cement technology(Lai Shixian 2016),as well as research on the production lines of different industries.(Yu Lei,Aoki Nobuo and Xu Subin,2016)(https://www.daowen.com)
3.1.3 Research on the History of Heritage Integrity
There are two important issues facing industrial heritage in China:appropriate methodological approaches towards authenticity and integrity protection.Since the introduction of land transfer policy,land resources have become one of the most important fiscal revenue sources of national and local government entities.Consequently,it is crucial to consider the boundaries and definitions of the integrity of heritage.To this end,three types of integrity have been researched:integrity of industry networks;the integrity of factories;and the integrity of production lines(equipment included).Based on these,basic conservation principles and grades of value assessment according to various types of heritage can be formulated to minimize the loss of heritage due to land shortage.(Xu Subin and Aoki Nobuo,2012)
As there are different production lines for different industries,specific methods of value assessment are essential.This research examines the integrity of infrastructure as well as the specificity of production lines in different industries such as the manufacturing industry,transportation,and mining industry.It also proposes a number of basic principles for conservation.(Yu Lei,Aoki Nobuo and Xu Subin,2016)Moreover,the case studies are also considered in accordance with other types of industrial heritage in different time periods.(Sun Yuejie,Xu Subin and Aoki Nobuo,2015)