Kejie Overseas Chinese Farm in Changning County, Baoshan
History and Background
Kejie Overseas Chinese Farm(保山市柯街华侨农场) is located in the western part of Changning County, Baoshan City, 30 kilometers from the county seat. The farm covers a total area of 7.64 square kilometers.
Administrative Structure and Population
The farm comprises 9 residential groups with a permanent population of 3,403 people. Among these, 1,255 are returned overseas Chinese and 1,535 are family members of overseas Chinese.
Agricultural Production
Kejie Overseas Chinese Farm has 7,407 acres of arable land. The main industries include grain, fruits and vegetables, sugarcane, spice tobacco, livestock, and aquaculture. In 2012, the total rural economic income of the farm was 66.02 million yuan, and the per capita net income of residents was 7,535 yuan.
Reforms and Development
In early 2009, Kejie Overseas Chinese Farm underwent its third major reform since its establishment. The reform aimed to achieve the “three integrations”: integrating the system into the local government, management into society, and the economy into the market.
As the reform progressed, the farm’s management system was fully streamlined. Housing difficulties for returned overseas Chinese and their families were thoroughly resolved, and social security policies, including pension insurance, medical insurance, and minimum living allowances, were effectively implemented. Infrastructure such as roads, water conservancy, and drinking water for humans and livestock were continuously improved, significantly enhancing development capabilities. Social conflicts left over from the past were effectively resolved, and the construction of a “civilized and harmonious new overseas Chinese community” showed remarkable results.
Key Points
- Location: Western Changning County, Baoshan City, 30 km from the county seat.
- Area: 7.64 square kilometers.
- Administrative Structure: 9 residential groups.
- Population: 3,403 residents, including 1,255 returned overseas Chinese and 1,535 family members.
- Arable Land: 7,407 acres.
- Industries: Grain, fruits and vegetables, sugarcane, spice tobacco, livestock, and aquaculture.
- Economic Performance (2012):
- Total rural economic income: 66.02 million yuan.
- Per capita net income: 7,535 yuan.
- Reforms (2009):
- Achieved “three integrations”: system into local government, management into society, economy into the market.
- Improved management system.
- Resolved housing difficulties for returned overseas Chinese and their families.
- Implemented social security policies effectively.
- Enhanced infrastructure (roads, water conservancy, drinking water).
- Strengthened development capabilities.
- Resolved social conflicts.
- Promoted the construction of a “civilized and harmonious new overseas Chinese community.”
Kejie Overseas Chinese Farm demonstrates successful integration of returned overseas Chinese into a thriving agricultural community, with significant progress in economic development and social harmony through comprehensive reforms and infrastructure improvements.