Mangshi Overseas Chinese Farm in Luxi City, Dehong
Mangshi Overseas Chinese Farm(德宏市芒市华侨农场) in Mangshi City, Dehong Prefecture, has a long history of resettling overseas Chinese, their descendants, refugees, and foreign nationals, totaling 4,736 individuals over the years.
Historical Development
- 1965: Established “State-Owned Zhexiang Overseas Chinese Farm” to accommodate Burmese returnees, separated from “Mangshi Farm General Office,” under the provincial Overseas Chinese Affairs Office.
- 1974: Reverted to “State-Owned Mangshi Farm” after disbanding the military corps.
- 1978: Renamed “State-Owned Mangshi Overseas Chinese Farm” to accommodate Vietnamese refugees, under the supervision of the provincial Overseas Chinese Affairs Office.
- 1988: Administration transferred to Luxi County Government.
- 1992: Establishment of Overseas Chinese Industrial Corporation.
- 2003: Establishment of Mangshi Overseas Chinese Group Corporation.
- 2009: On April 20th, Luxi City Government integrated three branches (Chengxi, Zhexiang, Padi) into Menghuan Street, Xuangang Township, and Fengping Town, establishing corresponding community committees.
Administrative and Demographic Information
- Total Area: 17.6 square kilometers
- Population: 11,411
- Returned Overseas Chinese: 4,000
- Family Members of Overseas Chinese: 3,330
- Main Industries: Agriculture, animal husbandry, and agricultural product processing.
Mangshi Overseas Chinese Farm, spanning 17.6 square kilometers, is pivotal in Dehong Prefecture’s agricultural, animal husbandry, and agricultural product processing sectors. Over the years, it has been instrumental in resettling and integrating overseas Chinese and refugees, contributing significantly to local economic and social development.
