Research on the Sino-Soviet Negotiation of Dushanzi Oil Mine

Abstract

Dushanzi oil mine in Xinjiang is one of the earliest exploited oil and gas fields in modern China.It was initially exploited by Sheng Shicai administration and Soviet government just by verbal agreement. After the breakup of relations between Sheng Shicai and the Soviet Union, China and the Soviet Union began to negotiate on Dushanzi oilfield, the negotiation failed after several months. Based on the search for relevant materials, the history of geological investigation and the development of Dushanzi oil field before the negotiation were described, the whole negotiation process and the reasons and effects of negotiation’s failure were explored. Through which the particularities of Chinese early oil mine engineering were discussed. Moreover, the external factors beyond the technology which became the key factor influencing the development of Chinese oil mine engineering in the Republic of China were reflected in Dushanzi Case. Finally, the characteristics of social selection of engineering and technology development were reflected.