Introduction
The Road to Modernisation – 70 Years of the People's Republic of China
3/7 - 26/8/2019
Special Exhibition Gallery and 1/F Main Lobby, Hong Kong Museum of History
Jointly presented by
Leisure & Cultural Services Department
National Museum of China
Jointly organised by
Hong Kong Museum of History
National Museum of China
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, there have been significant changes in the politics, economy, society, culture and people's livelihood in China. Modernisation, as the driving force behind these changes, has been turning our country into a modernised society. China first proposed the realisation of "Four Modernisations" in the 1950s, then implemented the Reform and Opening Up policy in 1978. In 1980s, it started with the socialist modernisation with Chinese characteristics and targeted to build a moderately prosperous society in all aspects in recent years. Over the years, it has been committed to developing a diversified economy to promote the country's development, greatly increasing the industrial and agricultural production across the country and improving the education level and livelihood of people.
This exhibition is one of the major exhibition programmes of the Hong Kong Government to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Showcasing some 170 exhibits, including pictorials, newspapers, commodity ration vouchers, medals, certificates, artworks and models from the National Museum of China, as well as some 40 exhibits from the Hong Kong Museum of History, along with a great amount of valuable historical photos, multimedia programmes and videos, the exhibition illustrates the achievements of modernisation of China in the aspects of the economy, education, technology, culture, sports, and people's livelihoods. Visitors can learn about the progress and changes that the New China has undergone in the 70 years since its establishment. It helps Hong Kong people, particularly the youth, to know more about our country.
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On 1 October 1949, Chairman Mao Zedong of the Central People's Government read out the "Proclamation of the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC)" at the Founding Ceremony, solemnly proclaiming its founding to the world. Collection of the National Museum of China |
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New Year painting sample entitled Strive to Fully Meet and Exceed the Five-Year Plan in Advance created by Zhang Biwu and published by Shanghai Picture Press March 1956 |
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Share of Shanghai Feilo Acoustics Co., Ltd purchased by Meng Jinmei with a par value of 50-yuan December 1984 |
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Commemorative relief marking the first iron production by the No. 1 Blast Furnace of Wuhan Iron and Steel Company September 1958 |
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The high-grade highway in Liupan Mountain area built during the development of Western China Collection of the National Museum of China |
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The first volume of Citizen Literacy Textbook compiled and printed by Taiyuan Association for the Elimination of Illiteracy April 1956 |
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Model of Long March-2F carrier rocket, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology 2013 |
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Poster depicting revolutionary modern dance drama Red Detachment of Women colour film still January 1971 |
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Dunhuang Paradise, a boxwood carving created by Gao Gongbo, master of Chinese arts 2006 |
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3-jin (1.5-kilogram) food ration voucher issued by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Revolutionary Committee 1977 |
